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Officials in Japan have warned of an increased risk of a "huge" earthquake in the next week after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the north-east coast, triggering an evacuation order and warnings of 3m (10ft) tsunami waves. Thousands of people were told to leave coastal areas for higher ground after the quake in waters off Iwate prefecture, 530km (330 miles) north of the capital Tokyo. The biggest tsunami waves […]
Divorced couples in Japan are now allowed to share custody of their children, after a landmark revision to Japan's Civil Code took effect on Wednesday. Before the amendment was approved by parliament in 2024, Japan was the only G7 country that did not recognise the legal concept of joint custody. Custody was typically granted to one parent - in most cases the mother - who had power to cut off […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has pledged sustained collaboration with Japan to advance the Abuja Master Plan and critical infrastructure development. He gave the assurance while receiving the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, alongside representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency in Abuja. Describing the partnership as impactful and long-standing, Mr Wike commended Japan’s consistent support across key sectors, and noted that JICA’s interventions […]
A Japanese plane headed from Tokyo to Texas had to make an emergency landing after a passenger tried to open one of its doors during the flight. All Nippon Airways (ANA) Flight 114 was diverted to Seattle hours after taking off on Saturday "due to an unruly passenger", the airline said. Port of Seattle police told media they had been notified of a man who "attempted to open exit doors […]
The Japanese parliament has approved a change to a decades-old law, which will allow divorced couples to share custody of their children from 2026. Traditionally, custody is granted to a single parent who is then able to completely cut off the other parent's access to their children. Until Friday, Japan was the only G7 country that did not recognise the legal concept of joint custody. Most divorces in Japan happen […]
The draw for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games football event pitted the winner of the Nigeria's Super Falcons vs. South Africa match against a tough group. Super Falcons take on Bayana Bayana in a two-legged tie for a spot at the Olympic Games. The first leg kicks off in Abuja on April 5th, with the Super Falcons hosting at the MKO Abiola National Stadium. The teams then travel to Pretoria […]
A US-bound All Nippon Airways plane had to return to Tokyo after an intoxicated passenger bit a cabin attendant mid-flight, the Japanese carrier said Wednesday. The passenger, reportedly a 55-year-old man believed to be American, sunk his teeth into the crew member’s arm while “heavily drunk”, leaving her mildly injured, an ANA spokesman told AFP. The incident prompted the pilots of the plane with 159 passengers on board to […]
Rescuers in Japan are rushing to find 242 people missing after a devastating New Year's Day earthquake. A critical 72-hour period to find survivors from when the quake struck ended late on Thursday. On Friday, the death toll from the 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the remote Noto peninsula rose to 92. Japan's Self-Defense Forces doubled the number of troops taking part in rescue and relief to 4,600, Kyodo news agency […]
The number of people killed in a powerful earthquake in Japan which caused homes to collapse and triggered tsunami warnings is now known to be 30. Japan's prime minister, Fumio Kishida, says the quake has caused numerous casualties and extensive damage. Around 1,000 rescuers are searching for people who they think may be trapped beneath the rubble. The Japanese military has been handing out supplies including food, water and blankets […]
