8 killed, 54 injured in accidents during snow removal work in Japan since Feb. 4
Eight people have died and 54 others have been injured in a series of accidents during snow removal work across Japan since ...
Over 100 tourists trapped after avalanche in tourist hotspot after 20cm snow barrage
In a district of Toyama, 16cm was recorded while 12cm was observed in Tomakomai on Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido. The ...
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Residents remove huge slab of snow hanging from roof
Residents removed a huge slab of snow that was hanging from their roof. Locals have been experiencing severe winter ...
BOJ governor says higher food prices in Japan may alter inflation expectations
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank will conduct monetary policy bearing in mind there are ...
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Japan seeks to improve post-quake support system
The aim of the policy is to enable local governments that will provide support, and the prefectures expected to receive help, to conduct joint disaster drills and other preparations.
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Japan Government Seeks to Improve Post-Quake Support System, Will Pre-Designate Local Governments to Provide Help
The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry will designate in advance local governments that will dispatch relief ...