Everyone in Japan will have the same surname by 2531 - unless strict law is changed

“If everyone becomes Sato, we may have to be addressed by our first names or by numbers,” he told Japan Daily News “I don’t think that would be a good world to live in.” The professor ... Read More

Minor damages reported after 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan

April 17 (UPI) --A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday local ... between Kyushu and Shikoku Islands. According to news conference statements from Chief Cabinet Secretary ... Read More

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks southern Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit southern Japan late on Wednesday ... Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world’s most seismically active areas. Read More

Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan/ Ogasawara islands: An extraordinary chain of islands lying to the far south of Tokyo

Geologically, the Ogasawara islands are unique in that they rise spectacularly out in the middle ... It is part of the series "Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan," which depicts various ... Read More

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After 14 years of Conservative government, Britain’s voters appear hungry for change. And Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems unable to persuade them otherwise. By Mark Landler Russian military ... Read More

Japan, US and Australia creating 'purely defensive' joint air, missile network amid China tensions

“The unbreakable alliance between Japan and the United States is the cornerstone of peace, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and around the world ... that can hit targets in ... Read More

Japan to allow divorced parents to share custody of children

Change to civil code will bring Japan into line with other G7 countries ... current parliamentary session ends on 23 June, the Kyodo news agency said. “Even after divorce, it is important ... Read More

6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off southwestern Japan on Wednesday night, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no tsunami warnings or reports of damage. Read More

6.3-magnitude earthquake hits near east coast of Japan

Japan on Thursday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake was at a depth of 32 km (19.88 miles), EMSC said. This is a developing story. Read more news like this on ... Read More

Japan's royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world's oldest monarchy tries to draw youth

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to ... over how the world’s oldest ... Read More

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Cindy McCain, the director of the World Food Program ... Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas ... Read More

Minor damages reported after 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan

April 17 (UPI) --A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday ... though it would not throw out the case entirely. World News // 21 hours ago Haiti names new prime minister in ... Read More