Japan

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…

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture in Japan, prompting a tsunami warning for Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, and parts of Hokkaido. Authorities warned of possible waves up to 1 meter and urged residents to…

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said at least 30 people were injured after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture, prompting tsunami alerts. One residential fire was also reported. Authorities urged residents…

Tokyo rejected claims that US President Donald Trump urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to escalate tensions with China over Taiwan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the phone call focused on strengthening…

Fireball-shaped meteors were spotted across Japan for two consecutive nights, with amateur footage circulating widely on social media. Bright, fast-moving meteors were recorded between 1:20 and 2:00 a.m. local time. Experts said the…

A house fire in Saganoseki, Japan's Oita Prefecture, spread rapidly and burned 49 acres, killing one person and damaging more than 170 buildings. Strong winds fueled the blaze, forcing the evacuation of 170 residents from 110 households.…

With bear attacks in Japan reaching a record 13 deaths this year, Gifu Prefecture has begun using drones that emit barking and firecracker sounds to push bears away from residential areas in Hida City. The drones are flown over spots where…