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DISASTER

JAPAN
Jan 7, 2019
Six months after heavy rains hit parts of western Japan, relatives and survivors mourn those who died in the disaster
Victims of last July's torrential rain that hit parts of western Japan were remembered Sunday, six months after the first special heavy rain warning during the disaster was issued.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 27, 2018
Kin seek miracle at flooded illegal Indian 'rat hole' coal mine where 15 have been trapped for 13 days
Indian rescue workers were trying to reach 15 coal miners trapped underground for 13 days on Wednesday as families prayed for their safe return, but chances of survival looked slim after flood waters rushed through the illegal "rat-hole" pit.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Nov 25, 2018
Just waiting for the comeback
'The Last Remnant' finally makes to PlayStation after an 11-year wait; 'Disaster Report 4' returns since 3/11; and 'Pokemon: Lets Go!' is set to bring 'Pokemon Go' fans into home-gaming.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 21, 2018
Californians left homeless by wildfire brace for heavy rain, mudslides
Heavy rains were due to create new problems for residents of Northern California late on Tuesday, raising the risk of mudslides in an area where people left homeless by the state's deadliest wildfire remain huddled in parking lot encampments.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 15, 2018
Safari park gutted but Stanley the giraffe, other exotic animals survive Malibu wildfire
Stanley the giraffe and about 140 other creatures were safe after their small California exotic animal park was largely destroyed by the fierce wildfire that swept through the mountains above Malibu, the park's owners said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 17, 2018
Death toll rises to at least 29 as searches continue after Florida hurricane
Another 10 people in Florida have been confirmed dead in the wake of Hurricane Michael, bringing the number of storm-related deaths to at least 29 as rescue workers try to reach hundreds more people whose whereabouts is unknown.
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Oct 13, 2018
Natural disasters shake the nation to attention in 2018
You wake to pitch blackness, the house shaking crazily. Nightmare? Yes — a waking one. "Where are my glasses?" You're helpless without your glasses. The shaking gets worse.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 3, 2018
Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake and tsunami
Time was running out for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia on Wednesday, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2018
LIVEBLOG: Updates on Typhoon Trami in Japan
On this liveblog, The Japan Times newsroom will be updating the status of powerful Typhoon Trami as it brings high winds and heavy rain to the Japanese archipelago.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Sep 16, 2018
Dealing with disaster in Japan
It's been a tough month for Japan. First the biggest typhoon in 25 years blew through the western region, then a major earthquake in Hokkaido swiftly followed. Both wreaked havoc and recovery is still in process. On Tech takes a look at apps offering disaster prevention information and other services for those looking to stay alert and prepared.
EDITORIALS
Sep 11, 2018
Brace for the risks of unanticipated disasters
The Hokkaido quake provides more clues on how to improve our disaster preparedness.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 10, 2018
The necessary calamity
Officials should use the Typhoon Jebi experience to improve their disaster management responses.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Toyoko Kids: The lonely street children of Tokyo
Many young people who feel neglected at home flock to the Toyoko area to find a community where they can fit in.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
Expo '25 gives the world a masterclass in mascots
2025 Osaka Expo mascot Myaku-Myaku dances on the stage during the event's official opening ceremony on April 12.
Japan struggles with gray zone of AI deepfakes exploiting children
AI-generated content — including those made using pictures of real people, which are known as “deepfakes” — is not explicitly covered under Japan's current legal framework, nor are human-drawn illustrations that depict child abuse.
‘Wildcat Dome’ challenges Japan's historical narratives
On the surface, "Wildcat Dome" tells a personal story of damaged children — now adults — bound together by tragedy. Underneath, there’s a constant undercurrent of political consequence, invisible and pervasive like radioactive particles.
Reclaiming Sanya, one meal at a time
Magokoro Yoshihira (center) is the managing director of Yui Associates, which operates the neighborhood fixtures of Sanya Cafe and Juyoh Hotel. Yusuke Takahashi (left) met Yoshihira during a difficult period in his life and now works as the cafe’s chef. Nancy Anne (right) has worked for over 10 years at Juyoh Hotel and enjoys the multicultural environment.
Amid uncertain tariffs, is now the time to buy a new iPhone?
An Apple store in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward in September. Prices for the newest iPhone models start at around ¥100,000 ($700) in Japan.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
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