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Woman in her 90s rescued five days after Japan earthquake

A woman in her 90s has been pulled alive from a collapsed house in western Japan, 124 hours after a major quake slammed the region, killing at least 126 people, toppling buildings and setting off landslides.

Australians safe after deadly Japanese plane collision

Twelve Australians were on board a Japan Airlines flight that went up in flames following a collision on a runway.

Japan plane passengers escape blaze after collision

Five people who were part of a coast guard crew have been killed as their aircraft was struck by a Japan Airlines passenger plane.

Massive earthquake jolts Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

Japan has issued several tsunami alerts after a series of strong earthquakes - including one of magnitude 7.6 - shook western areas.

Nara Candle Festival celebrates 30 years this weekend

The Canberra Nara Candle Festival, held this Saturday, marks 30 years of Canberra's relationship with its sister city in Japan.

Quad leaders must take direct action to combat ransomware: ANU

Tech experts from The Australian National University (ANU) have created a blueprint so Australia and other Quad nations – India, Japan and the United States – aren’t held hostage to ransomware attacks.

Freezing LBG swims prepare Callum McClusky for Japan

For Australian triathlete Callum McClusky, swim training in Lake Burley Griffin was his only option when Canberra's indoor pools were closed during the height of the pandemic.

Chief Minister visits South Korea and Japan

An ACT Government trade mission will visit South Korea and Japan this week focused on the electrification of the ACT. 

Canberra’s best sushi

Here is a list of best places to get sushi in Canberra. Click if you're looking for some delicious food in the nation's capital.

Australia make history at World Baseball Classic

Australia have made history, reaching the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals for the first time.

Beat lunchbox guilt with onigiri!

If you’re looking for unique lunchbox fillers to try, why not take notes from the Japanese? Onigiri are widely sold in Japanese convenience stores as they are super easy to grab and go

Typhoon Nanmadol hits southwest Japan, two dead

Typhoon Nanmadol has brought ferocious winds and record rainfall to western Japan as one of the biggest storms to hit the country in years killed at least two people, disrupted transport and forced manufacturers to suspend operations.

Typhoon Nanmadol pounds southern Japan

A powerful typhoon approaching southern Japan is pounding the region with strong winds and heavy rain, causing blackouts, and the evacuation of thousands of people.

India and Japan plan more joint military drills

India and Japan say they will deepen defence cooperation, with New Delhi inviting investment by Japanese industries and both countries planning a joint military drill involving their air force fighters.

China, Japan, Korea brace for Typhoon Hinnamnor

Cities in eastern China have suspended ferry services and closed schools as they brace for the arrival of Typhoon Hinnamnor, a strong storm that is also affecting neighbouring Taiwan, Japan and Korea.

Japan bids sombre farewell to slain Shinzo Abe

Japan has bade farewell to former prime minister Shinzo Abe, slain by an assassin's bullet last week, amid a heavy police presence.

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