World & Nation
Thousands in northern Japan are ordered to evacuate because of risks of flooding and mudslides from Typhoon Ampil approaching in the Pacific Ocean.
Aug. 16, 2024
Japan issued its first ‘megaquake advisory’ last week after a powerful earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of the country’s southern main island of Kyushu
Aug. 15, 2024
A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory and fears of a larger temblor in the coming weeks.
Aug. 8, 2024
California
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Sept. 10, 2024
Greenland police have arrested Paul Watson, a prominent environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner, on an international warrant issued by Japan.
July 21, 2024
Dodgers
The Dodgers and Cubs will open the 2025 season with a two-game series at the Tokyo Dome. The Dodgers are the first team to open with overseas games in consecutive seasons.
July 18, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris, at a campaign event with President Biden in the swing state of Pennsylvania, said U.S. Steel should remain domestically owned.
Sept. 2, 2024
Two buildings in San Pedro’s Japanese American village have remained for decades. Former residents and supporters are mobilizing to protect the last vestiges of their history there.
Aug. 22, 2024
Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee.
May 20, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
Doge is dead. Kabocha, the Shiba Inu whose side-eye expression launched memes and a crypto coin, has died in Japan.
May 24, 2024