A powerful earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, damaging buildings, disrupting services and injuring several people in Kumamoto Prefecture. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake measured magnitude 6.8 after initially estimating it at 7.1. It struck shortly before 4:30 p.m. local time at a depth of about six miles beneath Kyushu Island….
Japan has approved major changes to its imperial succession system, but women are still barred from becoming emperor. The Japanese parliament has passed a bill that updates the country’s royal succession rules. The new law allows female members of the imperial family to keep their royal status after marrying commoners. It also permits the adoption…
Brazil booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 after Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 96th-minute winner in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan. Japan made the brighter start and deservedly took the lead in the first half. Kaishu Sano capitalised on a misplaced pass from Danilo, drove forward and fired a…
Anthony Elanga’s brilliant second-half strike earned Sweden a 1-1 draw against Japan. Sweden booked their place in the World Cup Round of 32 after fighting back to earn a 1-1 draw against Japan in their final Group F match. Japan took the lead in the 56th minute when Daizen Maeda finished a well-worked move involving…
Japan sealed a convincing win over Tunisia to confirm the North Africans’ exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tunisia’s disappointing World Cup campaign continued after a comprehensive 4-0 defeat to Japan in Group F. Japan took control early and never looked back. Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada opened the scoring inside four minutes after…
Daichi Kamada’s late goal earned Japan a valuable point in a dramatic 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Japan and the Netherlands shared the spoils in one of the most entertaining matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, drawing 2-2 in Dallas. After a goalless first half, Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk opened the…
Japan has pushed back against China’s accusations of militarism, arguing that Beijing’s growing military arsenal poses a greater concern. Japan’s Defence Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, criticised China’s rapid military expansion and lack of transparency during a security summit in Singapore. He dismissed claims that Japan was pursuing a “new militarism” and insisted the country’s defence buildup…
Japan takes a major step forward in its energy policy. The Niigata Prefectural Assembly approves the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant. This plant stands as the biggest in the world. Officials plan to activate the No. 6 reactor first in January 2026. TEPCO operates the facility and leads the effort. Background on the…
Japanese authorities evaluate widespread impacts following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck off the northeastern coast late Monday night. The quake injured at least 33 people and prompted urgent tsunami warnings across affected regions. The Quake Hits Northern Coast The 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Monday night. It occurred around 11:15…
The Japanese government clearly stated that its new “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative won’t grant Nigerians or Africans Special Visa Deal or immigration benefits. On Monday, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs debunked reports claiming Nigerians relocating to Kisarazu city would get a new visa category. They explained that at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African…
