TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s northeast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake occurred off the east coast of Aomori prefecture, in the north of Honshu, the main Japanese island, at a depth of 20...
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. strategic bombers joined a fleet of Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise meant to demonstrate their military cooperation around Japan 's airspace, defense officials said Thursday, as tensions with China escalate. The exercise showcasing joint Japanese-U.S....
COTABATO CITY – The Japanese government, through its embassy in the Philippines, delivered P536.9 million worth of heavy equipment on Wednesday to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), as part of its ongoing support for peace in the southern Philippines. Officials from the...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan 's main island of Honshu, and just south of the northern island of Hokkaido. Damage from this quake was modest — 34 mostly...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday, Dec. 9, that there are currently no Filipino casualties in the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck off Japan’s northeastern coast. However, it still reminded Filipinos there to remain alert, follow local authorities, and prepare for...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Tuesday, Dec. 9, that it has monitored two major Chinese naval formations moving near the eastern seaboard of Luzon facing Okinawa last week as tensions between China and Japan have increased in recent months. AFP spokesperson for West...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities. At least 33 people were injured, one seriously, the Fire and Disaster Management...
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and an increased risk of a megaquake. The Japanese government was still...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents. As she turns 24 on Monday, her...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) dismissed concerns that Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island, which lies 111 kilometers from Taiwan, could heighten tensions affecting areas near Luzon in the northern part of the country. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for...
Nitama was only a kitten when she was first rescued under a train car and adopted by Okayama Electric Tramway. After her appetite greatly declined in October, the stationmaster crossed the rainbow bridge on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the age of 15. She had taken a leave from her duties last Nov. 4 to...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) stepped up efforts to enhance their tactical coordination following the conclusion of a two-day visit by senior PN officials to Japan over the weekend. Rear Adm. Joe Anthony C. Orbe, commander of PN’s Philippine Fleet (PF),...
