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Tomoyoshi Taniguchi (left), Ryuko Neya (center) and Taiko Minami with pets at the Misogichiku Community Center in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture. Pet owners were told they could not enter the shelter room and had to stay in hallways and the entrance hall.
JAPAN / Society
Jan 4, 2024
In Ishikawa, shelter for people but not four-legged friends
One pet owner's experience in quake-hit Ishikawa highlights the many challenges facing such people in times of disaster, and is a recurring issue.
A man inspects what remains of his liquor shop which was burnt down by a fire, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Thursday.
JAPAN
Jan 4, 2024
Death toll rises in Ishikawa as rescue effort continues amid poor weather
Rain and snow might lead to landslides where the ground is loose as a result of continuing quakes.
A damaged sake store in the town of Himi, Toyama Prefecture, following a major earthquake on Monday
JAPAN / First person
Jan 4, 2024
How Japan's violent New Year's quake felt in Toyama
What it feels like to be near a quake that shifts a house left and right, forward and backward.
Evacuees rest at a shelter in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture
JAPAN
Jan 3, 2024
In pictures: Rescue efforts continue three days after Ishikawa earthquake
Scenes from Day 3 after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of the scenic Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on New Year's Day.
Firefighters inspect collapsed wooden houses in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Tuesday, a day after a major 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in the prefecture.
JAPAN
Jan 3, 2024
Ishikawa quake rescue efforts ramp up as crucial time window narrows
Over 33,000 people are staying in evacuation centers with limited access to electricity and water.
An aerial view shows fire after the earthquake in a residential area of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Monday.
JAPAN
Jan 3, 2024
In pictures: The aftermath of the New Year's Day quake in Japan
Scenes of the aftermath of an earthquake, registered at the highest level on Japan’s intensity scale, that struck a coastal area as the nation was marking New Year’s Day.
The Shika nuclear power in Ishikawa Prefecture
JAPAN
Jan 2, 2024
Japan's nuclear power plants largely undamaged following quake
While the plants escaped serious damage, the tremor could once again spark public concern about the safety of nuclear energy.
A collapsed building in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Tuesday following Monday's earthquake
JAPAN
Jan 2, 2024
Dozens killed as Japan assesses damage from massive quake
The Monday afternoon quake led to the collapse of multiple buildings, caused landslides and sparked a large-scale fire in a popular tourist area.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Jul 17, 2023
Firms and authorities stop requiring staff to display names amid harassment
Concerns have been raised that name tags showing full names can lead to people identifying workers' personal information on social media.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jul 1, 2023
Five climbs around Tokyo to get your Mount Fuji fix
Crowds dimming your hopes of a Mount Fuji climb this summer? These five peaks around Tokyo may be better options — with or without throngs of tourists.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 3, 2023
Chubu Electric and BP to study carbon capture and storage project in Nagoya
Nagoya is Japan's biggest port in terms of cargo volume and is located near steel, automotive and other manufacturing plants that account for 3% of the country's total emissions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 26, 2022
Child care facilities struggle amid worker shortage and high staff turnover
In some cases, distressed child care centers have turned to private placement agencies, and have to pay high fees to secure workers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 5, 2022
Japan's dairy farmers squeezed despite retail price hikes as costs soar
Raw milk prices have been raised to support dairy farmers suffering from soaring fuel and feed costs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2022
Japanese power utilities to face record antitrust fines
The figure dwarfs current record fine of u00a539.9 billion handed to eight major Japanese road-paving companies in 2019 for fixing asphalt mixture prices.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Aug 29, 2022
Aichi cafe offers flexible work to recluses, from just 15 minutes at a time
The cafe also hosts junior high school students unable to attend school, as part of a work experience project.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 25, 2022
NTT West internet services disrupted for hours across wide area
The glitch disrupted Flet's Hikari services in central and western Japan and slowed speeds from Kansai to Kyushu.

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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