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Japanese students at the University of Tokyo, Sophia University, Tama Art University, International Christian University, and Hiroshima University hold solidarity encampments.
2024-05-6

The Sakurajima volcano in Kyushu, Japan, erupts. Around 120 residents in two nearby towns are ordered to evacuate even though minimal damages are reported.
2022-07-24

Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Leo Boccardi, until now apostolic nuncio in Iran, as apostolic nuncio in Japan.
2021-03-11

North Korea launches a missile from a submarine off the port city of Sinpo in the Sea of Japan, according to U.S. and South Korean officials. This missile, the third sub-based attempt this year, flew about 500 kilometers (311 miles) and landed in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. The first test exploded and the second traveled 30 km (18½ miles).
2016-08-24

A volcano erupts on the Japanese island of Kuchinoerabu-jima prompting the evacuation of all residents and the diversion of all flights.
2015-05-29

The Japanese Ministry of Health advises people living in Iitate near the plant not to drink tap water due to elevated levels of radioactive iodine.
2011-03-20

Construction of temporary housing begins in the Japanese town of Rikuzentakata severely damaged in the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.
2011-03-19

The Shinmoedake volcano in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan explodes again.
2011-03-13

Japan officially suspends its whaling program for the season due to interference by the Sea Shepherd conservation organisation.
2011-02-18

Japanese police arrest a leading mob figure, Tadashi Irie, third-in-command of the Yamaguchi-gumi.
2010-12-1