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

Japan remains on high alert for aftershocks after its meteorological agency warned of an increased risk of a large earthquake - measuring 8.0 or higher - in the next week.

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Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert

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Japan warns of ‘huge’ earthquake after 7.7-magnitude tremor strikes north-eastern coast

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Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region.

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Tsunami warning issued in Japan after major 7.5-magnitude quake

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Tsunami Warnings Downgraded in Japan After Strong Offshore Earthquake

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Map: Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Japan

Subsequent quakes have been reported in the same area.

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Major 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, prompting tsunami alerts

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Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Japan tsunami warnings downgraded but evacuation orders remain

Tsunami waves have been seen in several areas, and authorities are urging those on affected coast to move to higher ground

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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,