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Japan whalers discuss plan to resume commercial hunt July 1
Japanese whalers are discussing plans ahead of their July 1 resumption of commercial hunting along Japan's northeastern coasts for the first time in three decades
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Jan 20
Ex-Nissan chairman Ghosn asks for bail, promises not to flee
Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn is asking for his release on bail from a two-month detention in Japan
Jan 20
Jan 15
Tokyo court denies bail to Nissan's ex-chair Carlos Ghosn
The Tokyo District Court has turned down Nissan former Chairman Carlos Ghosn's request for release on bail
Jan 15
Jan 1
Van slams into pedestrians on Tokyo road, injuring 8 people
Police said a minivan slammed into pedestrians on a street where people had gathered for New Year's festivities in downtown Tokyo, injuring 8 people
Jan 1
Dec 26
Japan to resume commercial whaling, but not in Antarctic
Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission to resume commercial hunts but it will no longer hunt the animals in the Antarctic
Dec 26
Dec 25
The Latest: Nissan American executive Kelly released on bail
Nissan Motor Co. executive Greg Kelly has been released from detention in Japan after being granted bail over the alleged underreporting of his boss Carlos Ghosn's pay
Dec 25
Dec 20
Japan considers leaving IWC to resume commercial whale hunts
Japan is considering leaving the International Whaling Commission to resume commercial hunts after decades of unsuccessfully campaigning to gain support for the cause
Dec 20
Dec 17
Japan restaurant explosion injures dozens
More than 40 people were injured Sunday when a massive explosion rocked a restaurant in northern Japan, according to local news reports.
Dec 17
Dec 6
Investigation of military accident off the coast of Japan
Japanese ships are involved in the search and rescue operation; the accident involves a Marine FA-18 and KC-130.
Dec 6
Oct 6
Mayors of San Francisco, Osaka battle over 'comfort women' statue and 'sister city' relationship
Osaka's mayor sent a letter to his counterpart, threatening to sever formal ties.
Oct 6
Jul 11
More than 170 dead in Japan's worst flooding in decades
At least 176 people have died from landslides and flash flooding across Japan.
Jul 11
Jul 11
More than 170 dead in Japan's worst flooding in decades
At least 176 people have died in recent days after torrential rain unleashed landslides and flash flooding across western Japan.
Jul 11
Jul 9
Devastating flood and landslides hit Japan
NTSB investigation medical helicopter crash on Chicago's south side
Jul 9
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
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 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 20
Jun 20
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 20
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 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 19
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