
Itochu and Taiwanese IT Firm Support Chip Expansion in Southern Japan
Japanese trading house Itochu and a Taiwanese IT company are collaborating to support the expansion of Taiwanese chip manufacturing into southern Japan.
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Japanese trading house Itochu and a Taiwanese IT company are collaborating to support the expansion of Taiwanese chip manufacturing into southern Japan.
Japan's prime minister has visited the southern region affected by a recent earthquake, as cleanup efforts begin amidst intense heat.

The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan toppled houses and split open streets in the small city of Yatsushiro, but town official Akio Matsushita is most worried about the invisible…

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan has killed at least 13 people, with rescuers searching for survivors. One Vietnamese worker was confirmed among the dead, and significant damage to homes was reported in Kumamoto prefecture.

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck southwestern Japan, trapping many people inside a damaged shopping center where several are feared dead, and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. Emergency services confirmed many people were trapped in a shopping centre damaged by the quake, as the Prime Minister urged vigilance for potential aftershocks.

An article highlights a cosmopolitan region in southern Japan, inviting readers to enjoy breathtaking views of the 'island-studded' Genkai Sea from the Kawachi Pass.

Japan is experiencing Typhoon Jangmi, which has brought heavy rainfall and powerful gusts. Impressive waves have been crashing against the coastline of Izu Oshima island, south of Tokyo.

A Chinese analyst warns that the US deployment of the Typhon missile system to southern Japan could directly threaten China’s coastal cities and crucial naval routes.

For many years, the US has been planning to reduce its footprint in southern Japan and move thousands of Marines to places like Hawaii and Australia. But some experts urge a change in strategy amid threats facing Taiwan.
Scientists at the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan are actively preparing a mission to the moons of Mars, hoping to collect samples that could provide clues about the origin of the solar system and life on Earth.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi visited the earthquake-stricken Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan, where cleanup operations are underway in intense heat, with over 46,000 households still without water and thousands in emergency shelters.

Workers in a southern Japan shopping mall experienced a massive 7.1-magnitude earthquake that rattled the building, throwing them to the floor. An hour later, a subsequent disaster struck, turning the initial quake into a more severe incident.

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, leading to the collapse of a shopping mall and an explosion, resulting in at least two fatalities and multiple injuries.

Powerful Quake Rocks Southern Japan A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring dozens, sparking fires, and damaging buildings. The Japan…

Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China, leading to the evacuation of over 1.7 million people and the cancellation of thousands of flights. The typhoon, which had previously caused deaths and displacement in the Philippines, brought heavy rains and strong winds to the region.
Tropical Storm Jangmi brought strong winds and heavy rain to southern Japan, injuring nine people and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. The storm caused significant disruption across the affected regions.

Three Japanese soldiers were killed and one injured when a grenade exploded inside a tank during a military exercise at a training ground in southern Japan.
Heavy rains have already hit parts of southern Japan

Twenty-five cats were successfully rescued from a shopping mall in southern Japan that was damaged by an earthquake and subsequent explosion. The survival of the cats brought relief after the incident, which gutted a significant portion of the mall.

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Japan, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure, including collapsed bridges and damaged roads. Rescuers are in a race against time to find survivors trapped under rubble, with hundreds of thousands evacuated.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, leading to multiple deaths, dozens missing, and significant damage to buildings, bridges, and the historic Kumamoto Castle. A partial mall collapse and an explosion at a shopping center also trapped people.

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck off the coast of Kyushu, southern Japan, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the region. Train services were suspended, checks are underway at nuclear power plants, and authorities are working to determine seismic intensity in some affected areas.
Japan has lodged a protest against China's maritime claims in the vicinity of a southern Japanese island. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over territorial rights in the region.
A new ferry service between Taiwan and Japan has launched with the Yaima Maru, a vessel also designated for evacuating residents from southern Japanese islands to the mainland during times of crisis.

A volcano in southern Japan, Sakurajima, has erupted for the second time in four months, sending ash plumes over 3,400 meters into the sky. The country's meteorological agency reported the explosive activity.