Stories from Japan

A special alert for flooding has been issued for the Kii River in Wakayama Prefecture, with flooding already occurring. Typhoon Chan-hom is expected to impact the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line. Residents are being warned of strong winds and heavy rainfall.

A group of lawyers filed a lawsuit arguing that the value of a single vote in Japan's House of Representatives elections is unequal between electoral districts.

Japan is preparing for a powerful storm that is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall. Japan is preparing for the arrival of a powerful storm, with authorities issuing warnings and urging citizens to take necessary precautions. The typhoon is approaching Tokyo. Japan is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Namtheun, with authorities issuing warnings for heavy rain and strong winds. The storm's approach poses a threat to the capital region. The storm is expected to cause disruptions to transportation, with at least nine people injured and hundreds of flights already canceled. Health authorities attribute this decline to implemented control measures.

A car and shoes were found on a nearby bridge, indicating a dangerous situation.

A two-story wooden house in Aisai City, Aichi Prefecture, was completely destroyed by fire. A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka has resulted in the deaths of 12 people, according to police reports. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The Yokohama Port Festival featured a fireworks display on June 2, 2026.

A bear injured four people in a Japanese residential area on Tuesday. The annual number of bear attacks in Japan is rising. A bear entered a business facility in Sasakino, Fukushima City, injuring four people. The bear remains on the loose within the factory compound.

A Level 2 landslide warning has been issued for 28 municipalities in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. The warning indicates a need for caution regarding potential landslides. Heavy rainfall is expected to increase the risk of landslides in the region.

A court sentenced Sho Taguchi, 25, to three years in prison with a five-year suspended sentence for a mistaken bank transfer of 46.3 million yen in Abu Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Japan's H3 rocket is scheduled for a test flight on June 10, 2026. The launch provider and payload for this flight are currently unconfirmed. Another launch, a Long March 5 rocket with an unknown payload, is also scheduled for June 10.