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Jun 19
- Earthquake near Osaka kills at least 4 people
  The magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Japan that struck early Monday damaged buildings and left many homes without water or gas.
  
  Jun 19
Jun 11
- Pilot injured in US F-15 crash off Okinawa, Japan
  The pilot of a U.S. F-15C fighter jet has been hospitalized in serious condition after it crashed in waters south of Okinawa in southern Japan
  
  Jun 11
Jun 9
- Knife attack on Japan bullet train leaves 1 dead, 2 hurt
  A knife attack on a Japanese bullet express train near Tokyo has left one passenger dead and two others injured
  
  Jun 9
Jun 6
- Abe to press Trump to raise issue of abducted at Kim summit
  Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is heading to Washington to try to make sure President Donald Trump doesn't overlook Japan's concerns at the U.S.-North Korea summit next week
  
  Jun 6
May 1
- Universal Studios Japan coaster stalls with riders hanging
  Sixty-four passengers were left hanging in the air for up to two hours after a roller coaster made an emergency stop at Universal Studios Japan
  
  May 1
Mar 11
- Years after the Fukushima nuclear crisis, a community center helps evacuees
  Dozens of seniors who evacuated after the Fukshima nuclear crisis still remain at the Ushigoe Temporary Housing Complex.
  
  Mar 11
Dec 13
- Marine Corps apologizes after aircraft part falls on 2nd Japanese school in a week, injuring a student
  US military helicopter window falls onto school in Okinawa, Japan. Second incident less than a week.
  
  Dec 13
Dec 7
- Japanese nursery school hit by possible US aircraft part
  The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, a unit of the U.S. Marine Corps, is investigating reports that an object from a U.S. military aircraft fell onto the roof of the Midorigaoka Nursery School in Okinawa, Japan, Thursday morning.
  
  Dec 7
Dec 7
- Japanese nursery school hit by possible US aircraft part
  The military is investigating reports saying an object from a U.S. Military aircraft fell onto the roof of a Midorigaoka Nursery School in Okinawa Thursday
  
  Dec 7
Aug 29
- Alarms sound in Japan after North Korea missile launch
  North Korea on Tuesday fired a midrange ballistic missile designed to carry a nuclear payload that flew over Japan and splashed into the northern Pacific Ocean, officials said.
  
  Aug 29
Aug 10
- Japan marks 72nd anniversary of atomic bombing of Nagasaki
  A peace ball rang out as hundreds took part in a memorial ceremony in Nagasaki on Wednesday to commemorate the day 72 years ago when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the city, killing more than 150,000 people.
  
  Aug 10
Jun 20
- Questions raised in USS Fitzgerald collision that left 7 dead
  The U.S. Navy is investigating whether some of the victims were alive when the hatch to their berth was closed, while the timing of the deadly incident is also in question
  
  Jun 20
Jun 19
- Names and images of 7 deceased sailors released
  The Navy is investigating how the U.S.S. Fitzgerald collided with a massive cargo ship on Saturday off the coast of Japan.
  
  Jun 19
Jun 19
- What we know about Navy destroyer's deadly collision with a container ship off Japan
  Japan's coast guard is investigating why it took an hour to report the crash.
  
  Jun 19
Jun 19
- 7 sailors found dead after USS Fitzgerald collision
  The seven sailors who were killed in a collision between a U.S. Navy destroyer and a Philippine container ship have been identified, and an investigation will be conducted, officials said.
  
  Jun 19
Jun 19
- Navy identifies 7 sailors killed in destroyer's collision with container ship
  In a statement, the 7th Fleet said it was looking into the collision.
  
  Jun 19
Jun 18
- Bodies of 7 missing sailors have been recovered
  An investigation is underway into why a massive cargo ship made a giant u-turn that caused the deadly collision with the USS Fitzgerald.
  
  Jun 18
May 3
- U.S. Navy ships operate in the Sea of Japan
  The U.S. Navy released video showing F/A-18 Hornets taking off and flying above South Korean and U.S. Navy ships, including the USS Carl Vinson, operating in the Sea of Japan.
  
  May 3
Mar 28
- 7 students, instructor killed in Japan avalanche while mountaineering
  An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students.
  
  Mar 28
Mar 27
- 8 Japanese students feared dead after avalanche
  An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students on Monday morning, leaving several injured or feared dead, according to ABC News partner NHK.
  
  Mar 27
Mar 27
- 8 Japanese students feared dead after avalanche
  An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students.
  
  Mar 27
Mar 27
- Japanese students feared dead after avalanche
  An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students.
  
  Mar 27
Feb 13
- Japanese Prime Minister to Meet With Donald Trump
  President Trump will host Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House to negotiate trade and security before spending the weekend at Mar-a-Lago.
  
  Feb 13
Feb 10
- Inside Trump's Relationship With Japanese Prime Minister Abe
  The two leaders have met more than most.
  
  Feb 10
Dec 28
- During Historic Pearl Harbor Visit With Japanese PM, Obama Praises Peace Over War
  Japanese PM makes first official visit to memorial since the 1941 attack.
  
  Dec 28
Dec 28
- Japan's Prime Minister Remarks at Pearl Harbor Ceremony
  Prime Minister Abe of Japan visits the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor with President Obama.
  
  Dec 28
Dec 27
- Japanese Prime Minister to Make Historic Trip to Pearl Harbor
  For the first time since Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, a leader of the country will pay an official visit to the memorial at the USS Arizona.
  
  Dec 27
Dec 6
- US to Return Some Land on Okinawa Military Base to Japan
  Defense Secretary Ash Carter made the announcement in Tokyo on Tuesday.
  
  Dec 6
Dec 5
- Japanese Prime Minister to Make Historic First Visit to Pearl Harbor
  Shinzo Abe will be the first Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor since 1941.
  
  Dec 5
Nov 17
- Time-Lapse Video Shows Japanese City Repairing 100-Foot Sinkhole in Just 6 Days
  See the mesmerizing time-lapse video of the rapid repair.
  
  Nov 17
Nov 8
- Street in Fukuoka, Japan Collapses Into Giant Sinkhole
  The 100-foot sinkhole caused power outages and evacuations.
  
  Nov 8
Nov 8
- Massive Sinkhole Opens up in Japanese City of Fukuoka
  The 100-foot sinkhole caused evacuations, power outages and transportation disruptions.
  
  Nov 8
Nov 3
- Lockdown at US Base in Japan Lifted After Report of Shots Being Fired
  The reports of gunshots occurred at 9:33 a.m. Thursday.
  
  Nov 3
Sep 22
- Marine Corps Jet Crashes Off the Coast of Okinawa, Pilot Rescued
  The pilot ejected safely and was rescued after the plane went down.
  
  Sep 22
Aug 4
- Japan's New Defense Minister Courts Controversy, Refuses to Acknowledge War Atrocities
  The newly appointed cabinet minister refuses to acknowledge war crimes.
  
  Aug 4
Jul 26
- 19 Killed in Stabbing Attack Near Tokyo
  The stabbing attack happened at a handicapped facility near Tokyo, NHK reported.
  
  Jul 26
Jun 21
- Mass Protest Latest Sign of Opposition to US Military Presence on Okinawa
  The protest sparked by a US contractor's alleged rape and murder of local woman is latest sign of opposition to US military presence on the island
  
  Jun 21
May 11
- Fishermen Sue Japan for Hiding Records of Fallout From US Nuclear Tests
  Fisherman exposed to radiation from 1954 U.S. nuclear tests are suing Japan.
  
  May 11

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Earthquake near Osaka kills at least 4 people The magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Japan that struck early Monday damaged buildings and left many homes without water or gas. Jun 19

Pilot injured in US F-15 crash off Okinawa, Japan The pilot of a U.S. F-15C fighter jet has been hospitalized in serious condition after it crashed in waters south of Okinawa in southern Japan Jun 11

Knife attack on Japan bullet train leaves 1 dead, 2 hurt A knife attack on a Japanese bullet express train near Tokyo has left one passenger dead and two others injured Jun 9

Abe to press Trump to raise issue of abducted at Kim summit Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is heading to Washington to try to make sure President Donald Trump doesn't overlook Japan's concerns at the U.S.-North Korea summit next week Jun 6

Universal Studios Japan coaster stalls with riders hanging Sixty-four passengers were left hanging in the air for up to two hours after a roller coaster made an emergency stop at Universal Studios Japan May 1

Years after the Fukushima nuclear crisis, a community center helps evacuees Dozens of seniors who evacuated after the Fukshima nuclear crisis still remain at the Ushigoe Temporary Housing Complex. Mar 11

Marine Corps apologizes after aircraft part falls on 2nd Japanese school in a week, injuring a student US military helicopter window falls onto school in Okinawa, Japan. Second incident less than a week. Dec 13

Japanese nursery school hit by possible US aircraft part The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, a unit of the U.S. Marine Corps, is investigating reports that an object from a U.S. military aircraft fell onto the roof of the Midorigaoka Nursery School in Okinawa, Japan, Thursday morning. Dec 7

Japanese nursery school hit by possible US aircraft part The military is investigating reports saying an object from a U.S. Military aircraft fell onto the roof of a Midorigaoka Nursery School in Okinawa Thursday Dec 7

Alarms sound in Japan after North Korea missile launch North Korea on Tuesday fired a midrange ballistic missile designed to carry a nuclear payload that flew over Japan and splashed into the northern Pacific Ocean, officials said. Aug 29

Japan marks 72nd anniversary of atomic bombing of Nagasaki A peace ball rang out as hundreds took part in a memorial ceremony in Nagasaki on Wednesday to commemorate the day 72 years ago when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the city, killing more than 150,000 people. Aug 10

Questions raised in USS Fitzgerald collision that left 7 dead The U.S. Navy is investigating whether some of the victims were alive when the hatch to their berth was closed, while the timing of the deadly incident is also in question Jun 20

Names and images of 7 deceased sailors released The Navy is investigating how the U.S.S. Fitzgerald collided with a massive cargo ship on Saturday off the coast of Japan. Jun 19

What we know about Navy destroyer's deadly collision with a container ship off Japan Japan's coast guard is investigating why it took an hour to report the crash. Jun 19

7 sailors found dead after USS Fitzgerald collision The seven sailors who were killed in a collision between a U.S. Navy destroyer and a Philippine container ship have been identified, and an investigation will be conducted, officials said. Jun 19

Navy identifies 7 sailors killed in destroyer's collision with container ship In a statement, the 7th Fleet said it was looking into the collision. Jun 19

Bodies of 7 missing sailors have been recovered An investigation is underway into why a massive cargo ship made a giant u-turn that caused the deadly collision with the USS Fitzgerald. Jun 18

U.S. Navy ships operate in the Sea of Japan The U.S. Navy released video showing F/A-18 Hornets taking off and flying above South Korean and U.S. Navy ships, including the USS Carl Vinson, operating in the Sea of Japan. May 3

7 students, instructor killed in Japan avalanche while mountaineering An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students. Mar 28

8 Japanese students feared dead after avalanche An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students on Monday morning, leaving several injured or feared dead, according to ABC News partner NHK. Mar 27

8 Japanese students feared dead after avalanche An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students. Mar 27

Japanese students feared dead after avalanche An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students. Mar 27

Japanese Prime Minister to Meet With Donald Trump President Trump will host Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House to negotiate trade and security before spending the weekend at Mar-a-Lago. Feb 13

Inside Trump's Relationship With Japanese Prime Minister Abe The two leaders have met more than most. Feb 10

During Historic Pearl Harbor Visit With Japanese PM, Obama Praises Peace Over War Japanese PM makes first official visit to memorial since the 1941 attack. Dec 28

Japan's Prime Minister Remarks at Pearl Harbor Ceremony Prime Minister Abe of Japan visits the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor with President Obama. Dec 28

Japanese Prime Minister to Make Historic Trip to Pearl Harbor For the first time since Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, a leader of the country will pay an official visit to the memorial at the USS Arizona. Dec 27

US to Return Some Land on Okinawa Military Base to Japan Defense Secretary Ash Carter made the announcement in Tokyo on Tuesday. Dec 6

Japanese Prime Minister to Make Historic First Visit to Pearl Harbor Shinzo Abe will be the first Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor since 1941. Dec 5

Time-Lapse Video Shows Japanese City Repairing 100-Foot Sinkhole in Just 6 Days See the mesmerizing time-lapse video of the rapid repair. Nov 17

Street in Fukuoka, Japan Collapses Into Giant Sinkhole The 100-foot sinkhole caused power outages and evacuations. Nov 8

Massive Sinkhole Opens up in Japanese City of Fukuoka The 100-foot sinkhole caused evacuations, power outages and transportation disruptions. Nov 8

Lockdown at US Base in Japan Lifted After Report of Shots Being Fired The reports of gunshots occurred at 9:33 a.m. Thursday. Nov 3

Marine Corps Jet Crashes Off the Coast of Okinawa, Pilot Rescued The pilot ejected safely and was rescued after the plane went down. Sep 22

Japan's New Defense Minister Courts Controversy, Refuses to Acknowledge War Atrocities The newly appointed cabinet minister refuses to acknowledge war crimes. Aug 4

19 Killed in Stabbing Attack Near Tokyo The stabbing attack happened at a handicapped facility near Tokyo, NHK reported. Jul 26

Mass Protest Latest Sign of Opposition to US Military Presence on Okinawa The protest sparked by a US contractor's alleged rape and murder of local woman is latest sign of opposition to US military presence on the island Jun 21

Fishermen Sue Japan for Hiding Records of Fallout From US Nuclear Tests Fisherman exposed to radiation from 1954 U.S. nuclear tests are suing Japan. May 11

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Japan
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Earthquake near Osaka kills at least 4 people
The magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Japan that struck early Monday damaged buildings and left many homes without water or gas.

Jun 19

Pilot injured in US F-15 crash off Okinawa, Japan
The pilot of a U.S. F-15C fighter jet has been hospitalized in serious condition after it crashed in waters south of Okinawa in southern Japan

Jun 11

Knife attack on Japan bullet train leaves 1 dead, 2 hurt
A knife attack on a Japanese bullet express train near Tokyo has left one passenger dead and two others injured

Jun 9

Abe to press Trump to raise issue of abducted at Kim summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is heading to Washington to try to make sure President Donald Trump doesn't overlook Japan's concerns at the U.S.-North Korea summit next week

Jun 6

Universal Studios Japan coaster stalls with riders hanging
Sixty-four passengers were left hanging in the air for up to two hours after a roller coaster made an emergency stop at Universal Studios Japan

May 1

Years after the Fukushima nuclear crisis, a community center helps evacuees
Dozens of seniors who evacuated after the Fukshima nuclear crisis still remain at the Ushigoe Temporary Housing Complex.

Mar 11

Marine Corps apologizes after aircraft part falls on 2nd Japanese school in a week, injuring a student
US military helicopter window falls onto school in Okinawa, Japan. Second incident less than a week.

Dec 13

Japanese nursery school hit by possible US aircraft part
The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, a unit of the U.S. Marine Corps, is investigating reports that an object from a U.S. military aircraft fell onto the roof of the Midorigaoka Nursery School in Okinawa, Japan, Thursday morning.

Dec 7

Japanese nursery school hit by possible US aircraft part
The military is investigating reports saying an object from a U.S. Military aircraft fell onto the roof of a Midorigaoka Nursery School in Okinawa Thursday

Dec 7

Alarms sound in Japan after North Korea missile launch
North Korea on Tuesday fired a midrange ballistic missile designed to carry a nuclear payload that flew over Japan and splashed into the northern Pacific Ocean, officials said.

Aug 29

Japan marks 72nd anniversary of atomic bombing of Nagasaki
A peace ball rang out as hundreds took part in a memorial ceremony in Nagasaki on Wednesday to commemorate the day 72 years ago when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the city, killing more than 150,000 people.

Aug 10

Questions raised in USS Fitzgerald collision that left 7 dead
The U.S. Navy is investigating whether some of the victims were alive when the hatch to their berth was closed, while the timing of the deadly incident is also in question

Jun 20

Names and images of 7 deceased sailors released
The Navy is investigating how the U.S.S. Fitzgerald collided with a massive cargo ship on Saturday off the coast of Japan.

Jun 19

What we know about Navy destroyer's deadly collision with a container ship off Japan
Japan's coast guard is investigating why it took an hour to report the crash.

Jun 19

7 sailors found dead after USS Fitzgerald collision
The seven sailors who were killed in a collision between a U.S. Navy destroyer and a Philippine container ship have been identified, and an investigation will be conducted, officials said.

Jun 19

Navy identifies 7 sailors killed in destroyer's collision with container ship
In a statement, the 7th Fleet said it was looking into the collision.

Jun 19

Bodies of 7 missing sailors have been recovered
An investigation is underway into why a massive cargo ship made a giant u-turn that caused the deadly collision with the USS Fitzgerald.

Jun 18

U.S. Navy ships operate in the Sea of Japan
The U.S. Navy released video showing F/A-18 Hornets taking off and flying above South Korean and U.S. Navy ships, including the USS Carl Vinson, operating in the Sea of Japan.

May 3

7 students, instructor killed in Japan avalanche while mountaineering
An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students.

Mar 28

8 Japanese students feared dead after avalanche
An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students on Monday morning, leaving several injured or feared dead, according to ABC News partner NHK.

Mar 27

8 Japanese students feared dead after avalanche
An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students.

Mar 27

Japanese students feared dead after avalanche
An avalanche at a ski resort in Japan hit several high school students.

Mar 27

Japanese Prime Minister to Meet With Donald Trump
President Trump will host Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House to negotiate trade and security before spending the weekend at Mar-a-Lago.

Feb 13

Inside Trump's Relationship With Japanese Prime Minister Abe
The two leaders have met more than most.

Feb 10

During Historic Pearl Harbor Visit With Japanese PM, Obama Praises Peace Over War
Japanese PM makes first official visit to memorial since the 1941 attack.

Dec 28

Japan's Prime Minister Remarks at Pearl Harbor Ceremony
Prime Minister Abe of Japan visits the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor with President Obama.

Dec 28

Japanese Prime Minister to Make Historic Trip to Pearl Harbor
For the first time since Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, a leader of the country will pay an official visit to the memorial at the USS Arizona.

Dec 27

US to Return Some Land on Okinawa Military Base to Japan
Defense Secretary Ash Carter made the announcement in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Dec 6

Japanese Prime Minister to Make Historic First Visit to Pearl Harbor
Shinzo Abe will be the first Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor since 1941.

Dec 5

Time-Lapse Video Shows Japanese City Repairing 100-Foot Sinkhole in Just 6 Days
See the mesmerizing time-lapse video of the rapid repair.

Nov 17

Street in Fukuoka, Japan Collapses Into Giant Sinkhole
The 100-foot sinkhole caused power outages and evacuations.

Nov 8

Massive Sinkhole Opens up in Japanese City of Fukuoka
The 100-foot sinkhole caused evacuations, power outages and transportation disruptions.

Nov 8

Lockdown at US Base in Japan Lifted After Report of Shots Being Fired
The reports of gunshots occurred at 9:33 a.m. Thursday.

Nov 3

Marine Corps Jet Crashes Off the Coast of Okinawa, Pilot Rescued
The pilot ejected safely and was rescued after the plane went down.

Sep 22

Japan's New Defense Minister Courts Controversy, Refuses to Acknowledge War Atrocities
The newly appointed cabinet minister refuses to acknowledge war crimes.

Aug 4

19 Killed in Stabbing Attack Near Tokyo
The stabbing attack happened at a handicapped facility near Tokyo, NHK reported.

Jul 26

Mass Protest Latest Sign of Opposition to US Military Presence on Okinawa
The protest sparked by a US contractor's alleged rape and murder of local woman is latest sign of opposition to US military presence on the island

Jun 21

Fishermen Sue Japan for Hiding Records of Fallout From US Nuclear Tests
Fisherman exposed to radiation from 1954 U.S. nuclear tests are suing Japan.

May 11