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Japan issues tsunami alert

Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast Monday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami alert in the region.

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Japan tsunami warnings downgraded as people describe 'low rumbling' as earthquake hit

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Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

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Japan earthquake LIVE: Tsunami alert as 7.5-magnitude tremor triggers urgent evacuation order

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast off Japan, triggering a tsunami warning for swathes of the northeastern coast.

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Evacuation order in parts of Japan as major earthquake triggers tsunami

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Japan orders coastal evacuation as earthquake triggers tsunami

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Tsunami warnings downgraded in Japan but authorities say not yet safe to return home

Japanese authorities have revised the magnitude of the earthquake which struck earlier to 7.7.

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Cars shake as earthquake rocks Japan - tsunami warning issued

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Watch live from Japan as 7.5-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warnings

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Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (10 ft) were expected.

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Japanese royals host Olympic athletes at annual garden party in Tokyo

The guest list included Japan’s first Olympic gold medalist in women’s snowboarding and the country’s first pairs figure skating gold medalists.

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Japan weather agency adopts 'cruelly hot day' as new term for temps upwards of 40 C

TOKYO -- The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced on April 17 that it has chosen "kokushobi," which literally means "cruelly hot day," as a new･･･

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Japan reportedly seals largest-ever postwar defense deal with frigate sale to Australia; move exposes Tokyo’s dangerous overconfidence, risks jeopardizing regional security ...

Tokyo signed a contract on Saturday with Canberra to supply the first three of a planned fleet of 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates to the Australian Navy, the largest defense export contract in Japan's postwar history,

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Cannes Market Sets Japan IP Market in Collaboration With TIFFCOM

Cannes is set to welcome a Japan IP market at this year's festival. Cannes market, the film festival's business hub, is collaborating with Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market (TIFFCOM) on the strategic gathering,