Landslide in Nagasaki kills one resident

Landslide in Nagasaki kills one resident

A landslide occurs in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, killing one resident and leaving two others missing.

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Car swallowed by flooded river in Hiroshima

Car swallowed by flooded river in Hiroshima

Hiroshima in western Japan is hit by heavy downpours causing rivers to overflow.

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Japan weather agency warns of rain-triggered disasters

Japan weather agency warns of rain-triggered disasters

The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people over wide regions of the country to practice vigilance amid heavy rain...

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Panda twins' eyes now open

Panda twins' eyes now open

50 days after birth, the panda twins' eyes are starting to open.

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Global temperature may rise 1.5 degrees C by 2040

Global temperature may rise 1.5 degrees C by 2040

Researchers estimate that the average global temperature may rise 1.5 degrees Celsius from pre-industrial levels in the ...

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Power outages following lightning in Saitama, north of Tokyo

Power outages following lightning in Saitama, north of Tokyo

Power outages occurred in various parts of Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, possibly due to lightning, affecting abou...

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Japan's subtropical rainforests added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Japan's subtropical rainforests added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Subtropical rainforests on islands in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures in southwestern Japan have been added to UNESCO’...

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Fourth-grader delivers messages to landslide-hit Atami

Fourth-grader delivers messages to landslide-hit Atami

A fourth-grader writes messages for landslide-hit Atami City to keep the people's spirit up.

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Evacuees temporarily return home in landslide-affected Atami

Evacuees temporarily return home in landslide-affected Atami

Evacuees temporarily return home in landslide-affected Atami City.

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Heavy rain threatens Sea of Japan coast

Heavy rain threatens Sea of Japan coast

The Japan Meteorological Agency strongly urges people to evacuate after heavy rain lashes neighboring Shimane and Tottor...

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