Japan

Japan’s PM visits disaster zone; government may postpone emperor’s parade

Oct 17, 2019 04:56

Japan's prime minister on Thursday visited communities flooded by a typhoon and promised help, while media reported the government is considering postponing a parade for Emperor Naruhito's formal enthronement to focus on the disaster.
Death toll from typhoon in Japan climbs to 66

Oct 15, 2019 04:23

The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis in Japan, the worst to hit the country in decades, has risen to 66, amid diminishing hopes of finding any survivors.
Japan rescuers seek survivors as Typhoon Hagibis kills 40

Oct 14, 2019 06:52

Rescue workers waded through muddy, waist-high waters on Monday searching for missing people after one of the worst typhoons to hit Japan in recent history, as officials warned of more rain later in the day.
2019 Volleyball World Cup: Japan 3-1 Iran

Oct 14, 2019 03:06

To volleyball news, Iran’s National Team (Team Melli) have suffered another loss in the 2019 Volleyball World Cup after going down 3-1 at the hands of Asian Rivals, Japan.
14 killed, 16 missing after Typhoon Hagibis pounds Japan

Oct 13, 2019 04:03

More than a dozen people have been confirmed dead in Japan after a powerful typhoon roared across the country with unprecedented rains, local media reported.
North Korea accuses Japan of 'deliberately' sinking fishing boat, demands compensation

Oct 12, 2019 11:58

North Korea has demanded Tokyo pay compensation for a fishing boat that sank earlier this week in an incident which Pyongyang described as a deliberate and "gangster act" in the Sea of Japan.
2019 Volleyball World Cup: Iran 3-2 Argentina

Oct 11, 2019 05:06

Iran’s National Volleyball Team (Team Melli) have pocketed another victory in the 2019 Volleyball World Cup after edging Argentina in a 5-set thriller.
2019 Volleyball World Cup: Iran 3-0 Tunisia

Oct 11, 2019 02:24

Over the 2019 Volleyball World Cup, Iran’s National Team (Team Melli) have bagged another victory after stunning Tunisia in straight sets at the event, which is currently underway in Japan.
2019 Volleyball World Cup: USA 3-1 Iran

Oct 10, 2019 03:01

Iran's National Volleyball Team (Team Melli) lost to USA 3-1 in the second phase of round-robin play of the FIVB 2019 World Cup in Japan.
N. Korea fishing boat collides with Japan sea patrol

Oct 07, 2019 05:24

A North Korean boat collided with a Japanese fisheries agency patrol vessel in the Sea of Japan Monday, sending around 20 North Koreans overboard, Japan's coastguard said.