In Japan, A Strange Sight: Cherry Blossoms Blooming In The Fall
"I have never seen anything like this," said tree surgeon Hiroyuki Wada. Two typhoons that recently struck the country are a likely cause of the sudden flowering.
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Osaka, Japan, Ends Ties With San Francisco In Protest Of 'Comfort Women' Statue
The memorial is meant to commemorate women who were sexually enslaved by Japan's Imperial Army during WWII. Osaka's mayor has long threatened to sever relations with the California city because of it.
Scientists Who Sparked Revolution In Cancer Treatment Share Nobel Prize In Medicine
James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo were cited for their work in harnessing the immune system to arrest the development of cancer.
Typhoon Trami Pummels Japan
Less than a month after a powerful storm killed 11 people in northern Japan, another typhoon slammed the country, resulting in two deaths and widespread destruction.
Trump And Japan's Abe Meet In New York Amid U.N. General Assembly Session
The two leaders met for dinner at Trump Tower, where they discussed trade and military ties. The meeting comes as the U.S. considers imposing hefty import tariffs on foreign-made automobiles.
6.7 Magnitude Quake Strikes Hokkaido, Japan, Causing Massive Landslides And 1 Death
A Japanese news outlet is reporting at least 53 people were injured and another 20 have been reported missing. Officials fear people are trapped inside homes wiped out by a landslide.
Typhoon Jebi Hits Japan, Killing At Least 6 People
Thousands were stranded in Kansai International Airport, on an island in Osaka Bay, after the bridge linking the airport to the main island was damaged.
For $450, This Japanese Company Will Quit Your Job For You
Workers in Japan who want to leave their jobs — but don't want to face the stress of quitting in person — are turning to a company called Exit.
Can A Reagan-Era Policy Offer An Alternative To Tariffs?
In the 1980s, America's automakers were suffering as new competition came in from Japan. The U.S. response could serve as an example for the Trump administration in its ongoing trade battles.
Report: Japanese Medical School Deducted Points From Exam Scores Of Female Applicants
Tokyo Medical University says it is investigating the reports. The points deduction was apparently aimed at keeping the number of female students at about 30 percent of the class.