Japan

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Japan is an island country in East Asia. It is in the northwest Pacific Ocean and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north toward the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, and Taiwan in the south. Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire, and spans an archipelago of 14,125 islands, with the five main islands being Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. Tokyo is the country's capital and largest city, followed by Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, and Kyoto.

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Russia Vetoes UN Resolution to Prevent Nukes in Space Russia Vetoes UN Resolution , to Prevent Nukes in Space. The resolution was sponsored by Japan and the United States. It called on all nations to refrain from developing or deploying nuclear weapons.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 hours ago

Japan's Ex-PM Taro Aso Meets Donald Trump in New York, Discusses Mutual Co-operation\| Oneindia News Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso met with ex-President Donald Trump at Trump Tower, emphasizing the enduring significance of the US-Japan alliance amid Indo-Pacific security challenges. Trump.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:30Published 2 days ago

North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea off east coast, Japan issues alert \| Oneindia North Korea has fired an unidentified ballistic missile into the sea off South Korea's east coast, Seoul's military said on Monday, the latest in an apparent volley of tests by Pyongyang this year... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 3 days ago

One dead and seven missing following Japanese navy helicopter crash in Pacific Ocean One person has died and seven others are missing, after two Japanese navy helicopters are believed to have collided before crashing the Pacific Ocean, during a nighttime training. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 4 days ago

2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in the Pacific Ocean during training, 1 dead \| Oneindia During a nighttime training flight, two Japanese navy helicopters, each carrying four crew members, crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo, possibly colliding with each other, according to the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 5 days ago

WATCH: Strong earthquake rattles western Japan Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four major islands. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Japan Earthquake: Shikoku Shakes as Magnitude 6.4 Quake Hits - Full Details Inside\| Oneindia News A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the west coast of Shikoku island in Japan, reaching a weak 6 intensity. Occurring at 11:14 p.m., it caused no tsunami threat or initial injuries or damage. This.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:00Published 1 week ago

Neuroscience Breakthrough Could Lead to New Treatments for Spinal Cord Injuries Neuroscience Breakthrough , Could Lead to New Treatments for , Spinal Cord Injuries. 'Newsweek' reports that neuroscientists have discovered that the human spinal cord is capable of making its own.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves \| Oneindia The heads of state from Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have jointly expressed "grave concern" regarding China's conduct in the contested South China Sea. Over recent years, Beijing has.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published 2 weeks ago

Biden vows 'ironclad' defense of Philippines, Japan as China tensions mount Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 2 weeks ago

From military to moon landings, Biden and Japan's Kishida forge new partnership Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:38Published 2 weeks ago

Biden, Japan PM announce historic boosting of defense ties with eye on China Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:55Published 2 weeks ago

‘I won’t be able to escape’: Some Japanese building bunkers amid North Korea tensions Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:55Published 2 weeks ago

Japanese PM to address Congress amid stalled US support Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address the Republican-led US Congress on Thursday amid continued scepticism of the role of the US in international conflicts such as the Ukraine and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

Philippines president says summit with U.S., Japan to include South China Sea cooperation \| Oneindia On Wednesday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the forthcoming trilateral summit involving the United States, Philippines, and Japan will entail an agreement to uphold security.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:13Published 2 weeks ago

Japanese PM Kishida Visits US Seeking Defense Alliance Upgrade, Raising Concerns in China\| Oneindia Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's historic state visit to the US emphasizes strengthening bilateral ties amidst regional challenges. Discussions include enhancing military coordination, economic.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:32Published 2 weeks ago

Philippines will continue dialogue with China to ease South China Sea tensions\| Oneindia Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on China to talk to prevent more incidents like ramming vessels and the use of water cannons in the South China Sea. The Philippines.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:10Published 2 weeks ago

China patrols South China Sea as US, Philippines, Japan and Australia hold military drills\| Oneindia On Sunday, China's military conducted a naval and air patrol in the disputed South China Sea, coinciding with joint drills held by the Philippines, US, Japan, and Australia. The Southern Theatre.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published 3 weeks ago

Earthquake: New York and Myanmar Rattled by Double Tremors, Details Inside\| Oneindia News An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey. Despite the tremors, there were no initial reports of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:28Published 3 weeks ago

Japan Rocked By 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Day After Taiwan Tremor, Tsunami Unlikely \| Oneindia Seismic activity continues in the Pacific as Japan is struck by a magnitude 6 earthquake off Honshu's east coast. Despite no tsunami warning, the event follows Taiwan's recent quake, emphasising the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: Videos show titled buildings, swaying bridges as powerful quake hits \| Oneindia Today, Taiwan was struck by a massive earthquake, claiming the lives of seven individuals and leaving over 700 injured. The seismic event also prompted tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:44Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: Japan's Tsunami Alert, Evacuation Advisory Amid 7.5 Magnitude Quake \| Oneindia Stay informed as Japan's Southern Prefecture of Okinawa declares a tsunami evacuation advisory following a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Taiwan. This video provides updates on the deadliest.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:27Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: Japan's Tsunami Alert, Evacuation Advisory Amid 7.5 Magnitude Quake\|Oneindia News Stay informed as Japan's Southern Prefecture of Okinawa declares a tsunami evacuation advisory following a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Taiwan. This video provides updates on the deadliest.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:17Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: Chinese Warplanes & Navy Vessels Detected Amid Quake Fallout\| Oneindia Following a devastating earthquake in Taiwan, the defence ministry reported the presence of over 30 Chinese warplanes and 9 navy vessels near its vicinity. Amidst ongoing rescue efforts and increasing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:05Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Earthquake: First Casualty Reported, Over 50 Injured in Strongest Earthquake in 25 years\| Taiwan experienced a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake, causing one fatality and over 50 injuries. Tsunami warnings were issued for Japan and the Philippines, triggering evacuations. Massive landslides.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:21Published 3 weeks ago

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