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Japan’s Meteorological Agency

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Satellite image of Japan in May 2003. The islands of Japan are shown clearly off the coast of North and South Korea, China, and Russia in this true-color image. Running down through the islands are a string of mountains that make up part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire." The Ring of Fire is a zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that stretches in a series of arcs from New Zealand, through Indonesia, up through the Philippines, Japan, the Kuril Islands and Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia), across the Pacific Ocean via the Aleutian Islands, and down the coast of the Americas. Seventy-five percent of the world's volcanoes are in this ring, making it the most volcanically-active region on the planet. Also shown in this image are a number of fires, which are marked with red dots. A few fires were detected in Japan, China, and North Korea, but the majority were detected in Russia's Primorskiy-Kray region. This true-color Aqua MODIS image was acquired on May 1, 2003.

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Typhoon Dolphin Approaches Japan, Okinawa Island Warned to Prepare

Typhoon Dolphin, a very strong storm originating from the Central Pacific, is moving westward toward Japan, prompting warnings for severe weather in Okinawa Island and other regions.

Aug 4, 2026, 2:31 PM Al Jazeera

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South Korea Records 16 Heatwave Deaths Amid Historic Temperatures

President Lee Jae Myung urges urgent action and systemic overhaul as South Korea faces unprecedented heat, with Japan also affected by severe heat conditions.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 4, 2026, 1:30 PM

Kumamoto Castle , Kumamoto , Kumamoto prefecture , Japan

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Elderly Woman Dies of Heat Stroke While Sheltering in Car After Kumamoto Earthquake

The death highlights growing concerns over heat-related illnesses amid high temperatures following the magnitude-7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.

CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 9:24 AM

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13 Dead After Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan’s Chipmaking Hub

A powerful earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture caused casualties and damage, prompting evacuations and work suspensions at key semiconductor and automotive facilities.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 29, 2026, 2:24 AM

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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan, Causing Structural Damage and Explosion

A powerful earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan on July 28, 2026, triggering an explosion at a local mall and causing multiple building collapses and fires.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 28, 2026, 6:46 PM

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Strong Earthquakes Strike Japan’s Kyushu Island, Causing Mall Collapse and Multiple Casualties

Two powerful earthquakes hit Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday, triggering building collapses, fires, and multiple casualties, with rescue operations underway.

Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 2:38 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating A severe heatwave in Japan has led to record hospitalisations in Tokyo and multiple heat-related deaths nationwide.

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Tokyo Sees Highest Heat-Related Hospitalisations Since 2010 Amid Severe Heatwave

A severe heatwave in Japan has led to record hospitalisations in Tokyo and multiple heat-related deaths nationwide.

CNA Latest News | Jul 23, 2026, 6:44 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The Japan Meteorological Agency issues widespread heatstroke alerts amid deadly heatwave, introducing a new warning term for extreme temperatures.

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Japan Faces ‘Cruelly Hot Days’ as Temperatures Soar Above 40°C

The Japan Meteorological Agency issues widespread heatstroke alerts amid deadly heatwave, introducing a new warning term for extreme temperatures.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 12:02 PM

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Japan Faces 'Brutally Hot' Days with Temperatures Topping 40°C

The Japanese government has designated July 22, 2026, as a 'brutally hot day' amid soaring temperatures and issued heat stroke alerts nationwide.

CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 3:28 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Typhoon Bavi has caused deadly landslides in the Philippines, widespread power outages in Taiwan and Japan, and prompted mass evacuations in China ahead of its expected landfall.

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Typhoon Bavi Disrupts East Asia, Killing 17 in the Philippines

Typhoon Bavi has caused deadly landslides in the Philippines, widespread power outages in Taiwan and Japan, and prompted mass evacuations in China ahead of its expected landfall.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 11, 2026, 4:54 PM

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Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations in France as Australia Sends Firefighters to Europe

Europe faces a severe wildfire season amid record heat and drought, with Australia providing firefighting support to Greece and France.

ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 10:29 AM

The arrival of El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean triggers a cascade of changes in tropical rainfall and wind patterns that echo around the globe. For the United States, the most significant impact is a shift in the path of the mid-latitude jet streams. These swift, high-level winds play a major role in separating warm and cool air masses and steering storms from the Pacific across the U.S. This map illustrates the typical impacts of El Niño on U.S. winter weather. During El Niño, the Pacific jet stream is more reliable across the southern tier of the United States. Southern and interior Alaska and the Pacific Northwest tend to be warmer than average, and the southern tier of U.S. states—from California to the Carolinas—tends to be wetter than average. Farther north, the Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Valleys may be drier than usual. One or more of these climate patterns have occurred during many El Niño events in the past. That doesn’t mean that all of these impacts happen during every episode. Every event is somewhat different. In other words, the influence of El Niño on U.S. winter climate is a matter of probability, not certainty. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific Ocean that swings back and forth every 3-7 years on average. El Niño and La Niña alternately warm and cool large areas of the tropical Pacific—the world’s largest ocean—which significantly influences where and how much it rains there. Like a boulder dropped into a stream, this shift in the location of tropical rainfall disrupts the atmospheric circulation patterns that connect the tropics with the middle latitudes, which in turn modifies the mid-latitude jet streams. By modifying the jet streams, El Niño and La Niña can affect temperature and precipitation across the United States and other parts of the world. The influence on the U.S. is strongest during the winter (December-February), but it may linger into early spring.

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UN Weather Agency Warns of Strong El Niño Developing from August

The UN Meteorological Organization forecasts intensifying El Niño conditions that could drive extreme weather globally, urging early action amid unprecedented ocean heat.

UN News | Jul 31, 2026, 7:29 PM

The Seven Sisters , a series of seven chalk cliff peaks along the East Sussex coast in England. Seaford head in the background is on the other side of the River Cuckmere and not part of the Seven Sisters. Taken by myself as a series of 7 frames with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens at 200mm.

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Japan's Drive to Replace Nuclear Reactors Faces Major Worker Shortage

A significant labor shortage is impeding Japan's efforts to update its nuclear energy infrastructure, with 70% of companies in the sector reporting difficulty in securing enough personnel.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 7:24 PM

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Climate Change Significantly Increases Wildfire Risk in France and Spain, Scientists Report

Researchers link human-caused climate change to heightened wildfire conditions in southwestern France and central Spain, urging enhanced prevention strategies.

France 24 English | Jul 30, 2026, 11:51 PM

Sanae Takaichi in a photo with a Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, Matsushima Midori

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Explosion Rips Through Kumamoto’s Aeon Mall Following Japan’s Earthquake

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls rescue efforts a 'race against time' after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake triggers an explosion at a major shopping center.

Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 6:35 AM

The United Nations Security Council Chamber in New York, also known as the Norwegian Room

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UN Warns Climate-Driven Disasters Reach ‘Nightmare Proportions’ Amid Global Heatwaves and Wildfires

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell highlights escalating climate crises worldwide, with record temperatures and widespread wildfires causing severe human and economic impacts.

UN News | Jul 29, 2026, 1:06 AM

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China Charges Alleged Scam Kingpin Chen Zhi with Intentional Injury

Chen Zhi, extradited from Cambodia, faces new charges that could result in the death penalty amid allegations of running a vast online scam network.

CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 11:39 AM

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Japan to Tighten Permanent Residency Requirements for Foreign Nationals

The Japan Immigration Services Agency will introduce stricter criteria, including a minimum income threshold above average household earnings, starting October 2026.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 26, 2026, 10:40 AM

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Trump Expands Coalition to Shield Americans from Rising Electricity Costs Amid Data Center Growth

President Donald Trump announces the expansion of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, enlisting 23 governors and 200 stakeholders to prevent utility cost increases for families as data centers proliferate nationwide.

Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 5:47 PM

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Tokyo Promotes Shorts at Work Amid Rising Temperatures, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike's 'Tokyo Cool Biz' initiative encourages men to wear shorts to reduce heat and energy use, but some women express discomfort over office dress expectations.

BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 12:08 PM

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Asian Stocks Rebound on Tech Recovery as Oil Prices Ease Amid Middle East Tensions

Technology shares led a rebound in Asian markets on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, following gains in US tech stocks, while oil prices eased despite fresh military tensions involving US targets in the Middle East.

CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 5:42 AM

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Narita Airport Launches Bus Tours for Close-Up Aircraft Viewing

Aviation enthusiasts can now experience rare aircraft up close through guided bus tours of Narita International Airport's restricted areas.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 18, 2026, 3:27 AM

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Japan Revises Imperial Succession Law but Maintains Ban on Female Emperors

Despite broad public support for a female emperor, Japan's parliament approved changes to succession rules that preserve male-only inheritance and allow adoption of distant male relatives.

Euronews | Jul 17, 2026, 5:08 AM

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Japan Coast Guard Enhances Cyber Team to Fight Social Media-Linked Drug Smuggling

New cyber investigation unit targets digital crime rings using social media for drug trafficking operations.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 5:55 PM