 | Japan’s Aichi Prefecture declares regional 'state of emergency' due to coronavirusGov. Hideaki Ohmura on Thursday asked businesses to close altogether or close early and urged people to stay home at night. |
 | 'Japandi' home decor: East meets West in a perfect fitHoming in on Japandi decor, a minimalistic trend that takes the modern flair of Scandinavian design and combines it with the timeless elegance of a Japanese aesthetic |
 | Hiroshima atomic bomb: Japan court recognizes 'black rain' victimsThe landmark ruling comes a week before the city marks the 75th anniversary of the US bombing. |
 | Japan rocket carrying UAE Mars probe ready for Monday launchTwo other Mars missions are planned in the coming days by the U.S. and China. Japan has its own Martian moon mission planned for 2024. |
 | Japan says coronavirus adds to security threat by ChinaThe Abe government's Defense White Paper 2020 highlights what are potential Chinese and North Korean threats as Japan tries to further increase its defense capability. |
 | Japan braces for more heavy rain as death toll due to floods rise to 66The damage has spread beyond Kyushu into central Japan's scenic mountain villages known for hot springs and hiking. |
 | Japan rescuers battle to reach thousands trapped by floods, death toll nears 60Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said rising floodwater or roads damaged by landslides had blocked access to more than 3,000 households. |
 | Nearly 60 dead as floods, heavy rains batter JapanThough the rains were causing fresh flooding threats in central Japan, flooding was still affecting the southern region. |
 | Japan floods death toll climbs to 50, rescue operations hampered due to harsh weatherPounding rain since late Friday in Japan's southern region of Kyushu has triggered widespread flooding. |
 | 40 dead in Japan floods, as more areas warned of heavy rainArmy troops and other rescuers worked their way through mud and debris along the flooded Kuma River, where many houses and buildings were submerged nearly to their roofs. |
 | Japanese soccer and baseball to start allowing fans at gamesThe maximum number will be 5,000 or 50% of the stadium capacity, whichever is smaller. |
 | Japan floods leave up to 34 dead, many at nursing homesLarge areas along the Kuma River were swallowed by floodwaters with many houses, buildings and vehicles submerged almost up to their roofs. |
 | Heavy rain floods southern Japan; dozens presumed deadMore than 75,000 residents in the prefectures of Kumamoto and Kagoshima were urged to evacuate following pounding rains overnight. |
 | Tokyo records 124 new coronavirus cases, national tally at 19,068The latest rise began in late June, weeks after Japan lifted a state of emergency that allowed Tokyo to gradually return to business. |
 | Walkie, no talkie: Japan city launches pedestrian smartphone banThe unusual move appeared to have broad support from citizens both young and old, with very few people on the streets of Yamato spotted breaching the new rule. |
