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How do 4,500 people become 250? The stark reality of life on Japan’s rapidly depopulating Gotō Islands

theconversation.com

My research on Japan’s historically significant Gotō Islands – some of which include UNESCO Heritage-listed sites – provides a rare look at the consequences of the ongoing population crisis.

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Japan earthquake: Authorities issue MEGAQUAKE warning for the first time ever after tremors earlier in the same area 'one of the world's deadliest earthquakes' hit nearly 80 years ago

www.dailymail.co.uk

The 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's southern island of Kyushu, close to the city of Nichinan, at 4.43pm local time.

Japan’s Top Oil and Gas Explorer Raises Shareholder Returns Despite Profit Drop

oilprice.com

The largest Japanese oil and gas explorer, Inpex, is raising returns for shareholders to a record-high, despite posting a decline in its first-half net profit. On Thursday, Inpex reported a net profit of $1.5 billion (212.5 billion…

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Japan warns of heightened risk of megaquake

www.the-star.co.ke

The warning comes after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Japan earlier on Thursday.

Powerful quake hits off Japan's coast

www.ksl.com

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan's southern coast and injured nine people, but most of the injuries are minor and there have been no reports of serious damage.

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Japan warns of heightened risk of megaquake

www.bbc.co.uk

The warning comes after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Japan earlier on Thursday.

Aman Sehrawat Loses to Japan's Rei Higuchi in Men's 57 Kg Wrestling Semifinal at Paris Olympics 2024

www.latestly.com

The 21-year-old had pulled off a good show at the Paris Olympics 2024 earlier on as he made it to the semifinals. Aman Sehrawat will still have a shot at a medal when he competes for bronze in this event.

Japan 7-magnitude earthquake: Horror footage shows chairs swinging and windows rattling

www.express.co.uk

An earthquake struck near the city of Miyazaki on the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku yesterday .

Japan issues first ‘megaquake’ warning

www.rt.com

The possibility of a large-scale earthquake is “relatively higher” following a magnitude 7.1 temblor, the Meteorological Agency has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

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WATCH: Radio station shakes during Japan earthquake

abcnews.go.com

A local radio station's office could be seen vigorously shaking in footage captured during a strong earthquake that rocked the coast of southern Japan on Thursday.

Japan residents share horror clips of buildings shaking in 7-magnitude earthquake

www.mirror.co.uk

A seven-magnitude earthquake has hit parts of Japan, prompting tsunami warnings, and residents have shared clips of the disaster to social media showing buildings shaking and furniture moving

Damage minimal after strong quake off Japan

www.bangkokpost.com

TOKYO - A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook southwestern Japan on Thursday afternoon but no major damage was reported and only relatively minor tsunami waves reached the coast.

US ambassador to skip Japan’s atomic bomb memorial after Israeli delegation was not invited

The U.S. ambassador to Japan has decided to skip this year's atomic bombing memorial service in Nagasaki after Israel was not invited

Can 7-Eleven change its U.S. image and become more like the stores in Japan?

www.mercurynews.com

7-Eleven in Japan is known for its high-quality food items. Now, they are trying it in the U.S.

Can 7-Eleven change its U.S. image and become more like the stores in Japan?

7-Eleven in Japan is known for its high-quality food items. Now, they are trying it in the U.S.