Ten missing, 5 injured in US destroyer collision
The US Navy says one of its Aegis destroyers has collided with a merchant vessel in the Straits of Malacca, leaving 10 sailors missing and 5 injured.
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Wreck of USS Indianapolis found off Philippines
A civilian research team has found the wreckage of the World War Two cruiser, the USS Indianapolis, on the seabed off the Philippines.
Japan: Record-high child abuse cases handled in FY2016
The cases involved children aged under 18, who were suspected of being subjected to abuse by their parents or other guardians.
J-ALERT warning drill held for possible missiles
The drill on Friday morning targeted all 202 municipalities in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions by using the J-ALERT nationwide emergency warning system.
No. of foreign visitors to Japan in July hits new monthly record
The number of foreign visitors to Japan marked a monthly record of 2.68 million in July.
Japan marks 72 years since WWII end
Citizens in Japan have been observing the 72nd anniversary of the end of World War Two.
Roller coaster on test run leaves one dead at amusement park in Japan
One man was killed and another was seriously injured over the weekend when they were hit by a roller coaster that was being tested at a park in Japan.
Crash in western Japan
Officials say what appears to be a small aircraft has crashed into a mountainous area in Nara Prefecture, western Japan.
N.Korea warns US of plan for missiles to Guam
The Strategic Force of the Korean People's Army said the missiles will travel over Japan's prefectures of Shimane, Hiroshima and Kochi before falling into waters 30 to 40 kilometers off Guam.
Nagasaki marks 72nd A-bombing anniversary
The park fell silent at 11:02 AM. That is the exact moment the bomb was dropped.
