Japan quake kills at least 13; more trapped in collapsed mall, factory

A major earthquake in Japan's southwest killed at least 13 people and left several injured or missing after a shopping center and a paper mill were heavily damaged.

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?

Almost no other country in the world is rocked by such frequent and damaging earthquakes as Japan, which sits on the boundary of four tectonic plates.

A 7.1 quake hits Japan's Kyushu, trapping people in a collapsed shopping mall

The quake shook Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon local time, causing damage and injuries.

How Japan Reduced Deaths From a Major Quake

After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.

Japan’s Secret To Sustainable Tourism Is In The Sauce

In Saitama, Japan, sustainable tourism means protecting centuries of tradition, from barrel-aged soy sauce and handcrafted hanko seals to historic merchant streets.

Japan is launching its first centralized intelligence agency since WWII. Here’s why

It’s a controversial move that some fear deviates from Tokyo’s pacifist ideals, but one others say is much needed in a country once called a “paradise for spies.”
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Japan’s downbeat startups need a lift

The first is Japan’s shortage of risk-taking venture capital. A decade ago traditional vc funds were rare. In 2015 only $1bn in vc capital was deployed across fewer than 500 deals, according to Pitchbook,

Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan

Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.

Japan renews pledge for peace on anniversary of end of World War II

Memorials were held in Tokyo on Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of the conflict, with attendees remembering about 3.1 million victims in the war and renewing their pledge for peace.