Japan Hosts First Iftar
In the heart of Tokyo, Muslims gathered for the traditional iftar program at Tokyo Mosque and Diyanet Turkish Cultural Center, bringing the spirit of Ramadan to Japan. The daily iftar event, attended by hundreds of…
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Muslims Flocked to Tokyo Mosque for First Tarawih Prayer of Ramadan
Muslims living in and around Tokyo, the capital of Japan, flocked to the Tokyo Mosque to perform the first tarawih prayer of the Ramadan month.
The mosque, which hosts numerous people from all communities during the months of Ramadan,…
Driver Crashes Into Business Center in Tokyo
In a startling incident in Tokyo's Shibuya district, a driver in his 50s lost control and crashed into a business center. The accident resulted in injuries to the driver. Bo pedestrians were harmed in the densely populated area. Despite…
Flames Engulf Waste Processing Plant in Japan
A fire broke out for an unknown reason last night at an industrial waste processing facility in Kitakyushu city, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. The fire caused great panic but left no casualties as it broke out right after the worker's shift…
Japan’s H3 Rocket Successfully Launched on Second Attempt
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announced that the second launch attempt of the H3 rocket, the first ending with the rocket self-destructing last year, was successfully completed. The newer version of the rocket, which is equipped with…
Orcas Trapped in Ice Floe off Japan’s Coast
In Japan's Hokkaido province, 10 orcas found themselves trapped in a drifting ice floe off the coast of Rausu town. The pod, located approximately 1 kilometer off the coast, faced rescue challenges due to heavy ice.…
Heavy Snowfall in Tokyo: 160 Injured, Flights Canceled
Heavy snowfall in Japan's capital Tokyo and surrounding areas resulted in at least 160 injuries, with 132 flights canceled at Haneda Airport. The Kanto-Koshin and Kanto regions experienced significant disruption to…
Snow Festival Wows with Realistic Sculptures in Japan
The 74th Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan's Hokkaido province has kicked off, showcasing 190 snow and ice sculptures in Odori Park. The festival, which traditionally draws over 2 million visitors, returns without Covid-19…
Aftermath of Japan Earthquake: 238 Dead, 19 Misisng
One month after the 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, the death toll stands at 238, with 46,294 buildings damaged and 19 people still missing. Approximately 14,643 victims remain in…
Explosion at Japanese Power Plant
"Explosion Hits Japanese Thermal Power Plant in Aichi; No Casualties Reported" An explosion occurred at the Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant in Aichi, Japan. Fire brigades quickly responded, extinguishing flames on the coal conveyor belt.…