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Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 12, 2018
Japan launches H-IIA rocket carrying intelligence-gathering satellite
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Tuesday launched an H-IIA rocket carrying a radar-type intelligence-gathering government satellite from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2018
Two U.S. Ospreys make emergency landings on island in southwest Japan
Two U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft made emergency landings Monday afternoon at the airport on Amami-Oshima island in Kagoshima Prefecture, local authorities said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2018
Japan drops bid for World Heritage listing covering southwestern islands
The government decided Friday to drop its plan to recommend a chain of islands southwest of the Japanese archipelago for inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage list this summer.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 28, 2018
Man served second warrant over quintuple murder in Kagoshima
The suspect said he was reportedly annoyed by his grandmother's nagging about his lack of a steady job.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 8, 2018
Two more bodies found in Kagoshima Prefecture mass murder case
Police found two more bodies Sunday after a man was arrested Saturday following the murders of three people in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 7, 2018
Police arrest man after relatives, neighbor found dead in Kagoshima house
A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after three people — including two of the suspect's relatives — are found dead at a home in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2018
Another powerful eruption observed at Mount Shinmoe
Another powerful eruption was observed at Mount Shinmoe in southwestern Japan early Thursday, with ash sent spiralling into a plume around 5,000 meters high, the Meteorological Agency said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2018
Kumamoto assembly bans nonmembers in response to November baby disruption
The Kumamoto Municipal Assembly on Monday approved a proposal to restrict the entry of nonmembers into the assembly hall after a member caused a stir by bringing her baby to one of the sessions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 12, 2018
Miyazaki court upholds retrial for 90-year-old woman convicted in '79 murder
The woman spent 10 years in prison for a crime she never admitted to, but fresh doubts about past confessions are giving her a chance to clear her name.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2018
Door falls off Japan Air Self-Defense Force helicopter flying over Kagoshima island
A door weighing over 30 kilograms fell from an Air Self-Defense Force helicopter Tuesday during a flight over Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Defense Ministry said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2018
Kyushu's Shinmoedake rumbles anew with explosive eruption
A volcano which was featured in the 1967 James Bond movie "You Only Live Twice" shot smoke and ash thousands of meters into the sky Tuesday, prompting the cancellation of flights to and from a nearby airport. The eruption is likely to continue for some time.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 27, 2018
Japan launches H-IIA rocket carrying reconnaissance satellite
An H-IIA rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite was launched Tuesday from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Feb 16, 2018
Fire, ash and a bicycle ride around the volcanic Sakurajima Island
Active Kagoshima Prefecture volcano a hot destination for cycle tourists, best viewed from the safety of Sengan-en, an Edo Period circuit garden.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2018
Endangered turtle dies as oil reaches Japan's coastline after Iranian tanker collision
A green turtle died as oil reached the southern Amami-Oshima Island coast, the local government said Thursday, but it was not clear whether the oil came from an Iranian tanker that sank in nearby waters last month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2018
Kagoshima teen held over stabbing of high school girl said target 'could be anyone'
A male teen held for allegedly stabbing a female high school student in the city of Kagoshima earlier this month told police his target "could be anyone," investigative sources said Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 15, 2018
JAXA postpones launch of satellite due to lightning
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said Monday it will postpone the Wednesday launch of its third Epsilon solid-fuel rocket due to expected bad weather.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 30, 2017
Mechanic dies after pinned by plane wing at Kagoshima Airport
A mechanic died Friday after being pinned under the wing of a plane being pulled into a hangar at Kagoshima Airport, a local airline and fire department said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 23, 2017
In a first for Japan, JAXA puts two satellites into orbit using one rocket
Japan's space agency notches a first by using one rocket to put two satellites into orbit to study climate and low-altitude, high-resolution photography.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 18, 2017
Emperor and Empress visit lily farm and school to cap three-day tour of remote isles
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited a lily farm and an elementary school on Okinoerabu Island on Saturday to top off their three-day trip to the remote islands between Kyushu and Okinawa.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 17, 2017
Emperor and Empress visit Yoron Island to observe 'illusory sandbar'
Conducting a three-day tour to meet residents of remote islands, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Friday visited Yoron Island in Kagoshima Prefecture.

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