Japan and the Philippines sign grant deal on scholarships for government employees
Japan and the Philippines have signed a ¥264 million grant agreement to help Filipino government workers study at Japanese universities.
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Strong aftershock follows damaging quake in mid-Philippines
The strongest aftershock yet has shaken the central Philippines following last week's 6.5-magnitude earthquake that damaged a power plant and other buildings.
Earthquake hits central Philippines, 2 killed
Local media report at least 2 people were killed and more than 100 injured.
Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Philippines
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck southwest of the Philippine city of Tacloban on Thursday.
City in Japan cautions residents over fire ants
Osaka City officials are calling on residents to watch out for highly venomous fire ants.
Huge floods sweep southern Japan
Unprecedented torrential rain has caused rivers to burst their banks, sweeping away roads and houses, and destroying schools.
Japan’s local airports to get more int’l flights
Japan's transport ministry is set to help regional airports attract more international flights.
Philippine top court upholds martial law
The Philippines' top court has upheld President Rodrigo Duterte's use of martial law across the southern third of the country.
Mount Fuji: Climbing season begins
The climbing season started on the Yamanashi Prefecture side of Mount Fuji.
Tropical storm lashes western Japan
Officials are urging people to watch out for mudslides, flooding, lightning strikes, sudden gusts and high waves.
