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.
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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.
In Face Of Protectionism, EU And Japan Sign Huge Open-Trade Deal
The agreement will create an open-trade zone for 600 million people. The parties account for approximately one-third of GDP worldwide.
Dozens Still Missing In Japan Floods As Death Toll Reaches 176
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a shelter for flood victims as a search for survivors entered its fifth day after record-breaking flooding in the country's west.
Death Toll In Japan Floods Reaches More Than 155, With Dozens Still Missing
Amid a heat wave with temperatures nearing 90 degrees, officials were also struggling to restore electricity, especially in the hardest hit Hiroshima and Okayama prefectures.
Taiwan Prepares For High Winds, Heavy Rain From Super Typhoon Maria
The storm is the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane and is packing winds in excess of 110 mph. It is expected to make a close pass of northern Taiwan and of Japan's southern Ryukyu islands.
Dozens Dead In Japan Amid 'Historic' Rainfall
Record rainfall over a 72-hour period set off landslides and surges. Nearly 50,000 people have been mobilized in the search and rescue effort.
Japan Executes Cult Leader Responsible For 1995 Sarin Gas Attack On Tokyo Subway
Shoko Asahara, the leader of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult, was hanged after being sentenced to death in 2004. Six of his followers were also put to death.