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LANDSLIDES

Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2020
Powerful Typhoon Haishen approaches Japan after Maysak leaves several injured
A Meteorological Agency official urged residents of Kyushu and Okinawa to brace for the storm.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2020
14 evacuation centers became unusable amid Japan rain disaster
At least 14 evacuation centers in three prefectures in the Kyushu region became unusable due to flooding and other reasons during the recent rain disaster.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2020
Japan nonlife insurers to raise premiums 6-8% in wake of disasters
Four major Japanese nonlife insurers plan to raise their fire insurance premiums for homes by a national average of 6 to 8 percent in January 2021, sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2020
Masks, disinfectant, social distancing: Japan faces disasters amid pandemic
Authorities have been warning local officials for months to include virus measures in disaster preparations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2020
Meteorological Agency issues highest alert for heavy rain for Fukuoka, Nagasaki and Saga
The Meteorological Agency on Monday issued a Level 5 alert for heavy rain, its highest warning, for Nagasaki, Saga and Fukuoka prefectures in Kyushu, urging residents to stay extra vigilant.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2020
IN PICTURES: Torrential rains and flooding devastates Kumamoto
Torrential rain over the weekend triggered massive floods and mudslides across Kumamoto Prefecture, leading to large-scale evacuations, several fatalities and many serious injuries.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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