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Debris lies around damaged houses the morning after a tornado touched down in Florissant, Missouri, on Saturday.
WORLD
Mar 16, 2025
At least 33 dead as tornadoes ravage central U.S.
Local news showed roofs torn off homes and large trucks overturned, as forecasters warned of more tornadoes to come this weekend.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 27, 2023
Survivors pick through debris after tornado rips through Mississippi, killing 25
Insurance companies may not pay out enough to rebuild all the ruined homes, which are located in one of the poorest parts of the U.S.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 2, 2022
Water crisis in southern U.S. city previews a wetter and hotter future
In addition to warming up the planet, climate change is making precipitation events more intense, and therefore more likely to overwhelm strained systems.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 2, 2022
As Mississippi capital endures fourth day without water, aid trickles in
Since the capital's water treatment plant failed, crews have raced to install a temporary pump and make repairs and adjustments to existing equipment.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 1, 2022
Biden pledges support as Mississippi's capital still without drinking water
The promise from Washington came as frustrated people in Jackson waited in long lines amid sweltering heat at distribution sites where volunteers handed out cases of bottled water.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 18, 2022
Nissan to build two new EV models in Mississippi by 2025 in latest U.S. push
Nissan plans to invest u00a557.5 billion in technology needed for EV-specific assembly lines at the plant in Canton.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 1, 2020
Mississippi governor signs bill to replace controversial state flag
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill into law on Tuesday that will replace the current state flag bearing a Confederate emblem, a gesture triggered by support across the United States to dismantle symbols of slavery and racism. The removal of the flag, a long-simmering source of controversy in...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 12, 2019
U.S. Homeland chief claims timing of workplace raids that traumatized kids after massacres was unfortunate
The timing of a string of immigration enforcement raids at Mississippi food processing plants last week was "unfortunate," but the actions had been planned for over a year, the top U.S. Homeland Security official said on Sunday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 8, 2017
Mississippi shows promise as Toyota and Mazda seek U.S. location for new auto assembly plant
As Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. begin to scour the U.S. in search of a location for the first new auto assembly plant announced since President Donald Trump took power, one state looks like a front-runner: Mississippi.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jun 25, 2015
Mississippi Republican senator wants 'unifying' flag, no longer with Confederate emblem
Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker said on Wednesday that his state's flag, which features a Confederate battle emblem in its upper left corner, should be replaced with one that is more unifying.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 11, 2015
Man, woman charged with slaying two Mississippi cops during traffic stop; suspect at large after fleeing in cruiser
A man and woman in Mississippi were arrested and charged with murder on Sunday after two police officers were shot dead a day earlier while conducting a routine traffic stop in Hattiesburg, officials said.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Jan 31, 2014
Three decades on, Tokyo bluesman is still rambling
'You can't go home again,' but you can take a little bit of home with you wherever you roam. 'Rambling' Steve Gardner does; a Mississippi roots and bluesman based in Tokyo, Gardner travels the world making music and giving seminars about musical history.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 24, 2013
U.S. drops case against ricin suspect, investigates new Mississippi man
U.S. authorities drop the charges against a Mississippi man accused of sending letters poisoned with ricin to President Barack Obama and a senator.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
Air India crash report to offer peek into last seconds
Members of the Indian Army's engineering arm prepare to remove the wreckage of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad on June 14.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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