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The death toll from severe snowfall and cold weather across Japan since January 20 has risen to at least 42, with 444 people injured, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). Niigata prefecture recorded the highest…

The death toll from severe snowfall and cold weather across Japan since January 20 has risen to 35, with 358 people injured, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). Niigata recorded the highest number of deaths with 12,…

A bright fireball meteor was captured on camera streaking across the sky above Mount Fuji in Japan, creating a rare visual spectacle. The footage, recorded at 9:05 p.m. on February 1, shows the meteor glowing green as it rapidly descended…

The death toll from severe snowfall and cold weather across Japan since January 20 has risen to 27, with 290 people injured, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). Niigata prefecture recorded the highest number of…

Heavy snowfall disrupted transport across Hokkaido, leaving about 7,000 passengers stranded overnight at New Chitose Airport. Authorities said at least 56 flights and around 500 train services linking the airport with major cities…

Heavy snowfall across Japan has killed at least four people and injured 26 others since Tuesday, authorities said. The Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported the deaths occurred during snow-clearing operations in Niigata…

Sanae Takaichi announced she will dissolve Japan’s lower house and call an early general election, with campaigning starting on January 27 and voting set for February 8. Takaichi said early elections are needed to seek public approval for…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung surprised audiences by playing drums together to K-pop songs after their summit in Nara. Footage released by the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office…

A 243-kilogram bluefin tuna was sold for a record 510.3 million yen (about $3.2 million) at the traditional New Year’s auction at Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market in Japan. The tuna, caught off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, was purchased by…