Japan: Rain, typhoon drive fears of lower voter turnout in election
The continual rain falling over Japan and the expected arrival of a typhoon are having a negative effect on the Oct. 22 general election.
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Elderly driver injures 7 in Tokyo
An elderly driver has run over pedestrians in Tokyo's busy district of Kichijoji, reportedly injuring 7 people.
Fighter jet catches fire during takeoff
A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force fighter jet has caught fire at a base in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Anti-terror rescue drill held in Tokyo Bay
About 150 Coast Guard personnel and fire fighters took part in the training exercise.
‘Flares’ from fighter jets alarm residents in Hiroshima
A number of people in Kitahiroshima Town captured video footage on Wednesday of what appeared to be flares coming from US military aircraft.
Eruptions continue at Shinmoedake in southwestern Japan
Eruptions continue at Shinmoedake in southwestern Japan, sending plumes of smoke skyward.
Japan has record 2.47 million foreign residents
A record-high 2.47 million foreigners were living in Japan at the end of June.
Approach to Shinmoedake restricted
Volcanic eruptions have continued on mount Shin-moedake in southwestern Japan since early Wednesday.
Car rental firms promote safe driving campaign
Car rental firms in Japan are stepping up their efforts to prevent accidents involving foreign visitors.
Nissan to offer free checks of recalled vehicles
Japan's Nissan Motor has moved quickly to offer free checks of vehicles recalled due to invalid safety inspections at its plants.
