Temperatures reached nearly 40 degrees Celsius in several regions, including Tokyo. Heat can cause heatstroke, organ damage, heart attacks, and breathing difficulties. Some areas experienced their hottest temperatures in decades. Tens of millions of people in Japan were issued heatstroke warnings on Sunday as near-record high temperatures seared swaths of the country, while torrential rain … Read more
Japan’s coast guard says at least two missiles were launched from N.Korea. The projectiles appeared to have landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zones. This year, N.Korea has conducted a number of weapons tests, including ballistic missile launches. Saturday, North Korea launched what appeared to be two ballistic missiles, according to Japan’s coast guard, which cited … Read more
TOKYO: The coastguard and local media reported that rescuers in Japan were searching Saturday for a sightseeing boat that had sent a distress call warning that it was sinking off the north coast. According to AFP, rescuers have formed a “task force” to deal with the incident and search for those who have gone missing, … Read more
TOKYO: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says his team have nothing to fear and are aiming for at least the quarter-finals after being drawn in a tough World Cup group containing former champions Spain and Germany. Friday’s draw for the World Cup in Qatar later this year threw Japan into Group E along with heavyweights Spain … Read more
