North Korea’s missile lands off Japan’s east
It split into three pieces before splashing into the Pacific Ocean Tuesday morning. There are no reports of damage.
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All missing sailors dead in US destroyer crash
The US Navy has confirmed the death of all 10 sailors who went missing after one of its guided-missile destroyers collided with a tanker in waters off Singapore.
Man arrested for trying to extort money from smartphone user who ‘bumped’ into him
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of extortion after he threatened to beat up a smartphone user unless he paid money for “bumping” into him.
Yokohama orders eatery to close after e. coli sickens two people
A teenaged girl and a man in his 80s - had shown symptoms including diarrhea after eating at the restaurant.
Japan Tobacco buys Philippine firm
Japan Tobacco is buying a Philippine firm to expand its presence overseas.
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.
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.
