15-Year-Old Student Arrested for Allegedly Killing Father in Gunma Prefecture
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his father to death in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture.
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Japan’s GDP Grows for Fifth Consecutive Quarter
Japan’s GDP rose by 1.0% in annualized terms from April to June 2023, marking five consecutive quarters of growth.
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Japanese Baseball Star Sho Nakata Announces Retirement Plans
Sho Nakata of the Chunichi Dragons plans to retire at the end of the season and will hold a press conference soon.
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Japanese Agriculture Minister Visits Yasukuni Shrine on End of War Day
On August 15, Japan’s Agriculture Minister visited Yasukuni Shrine, a site of historical significance.
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Severe Heat Predicted in Kumamoto and Fukuoka; Heatstroke Precautions Urged
Kumamoto and Fukuoka face extreme heat, prompting heatstroke warnings and safety measures.
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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 1.5 Quake Hits Suwanosejima, Kagoshima Prefecture
A minor earthquake struck Suwanosejima in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, with no tsunami threat.
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Heavy Rain in Kyushu: One Week Later, Four Dead and Four Missing
One week after record rainfall in Kyushu, Japan, four people have died and four remain missing due to landslides and flooding.
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Search Underway for Missing Man Attacked by Brown Bear Near Rausu-Dake in Hokkaido
A 20-year-old man is missing after a suspected bear attack while hiking near Rausu-Dake in Hokkaido. Search efforts begin with local hunters.
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Earthquake Report: Magnitude 3.9 Quake Hits Akiyoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, No Tsunami Warning Issued
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck Akiyoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, early this morning, but no tsunami warning has been issued.
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Record Rainfall Near Gojome Town in Akita Prefecture Raises Disaster Risks
Severe rainfall in Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture, prompts warnings from the Japan Meteorological Agency.