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Japanese Ransomware Response Service Launched
Internet Watch reported that ALSOK has launched a new incident response service to support companies dealing with ransomware infections and data leaks.
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Flood Warning Issued For Miyazaki River
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its first Level 4 flood danger warning for the Hiroto River in Miyazaki Prefecture.
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Typhoon Jangmi Hits Okinawa
Typhoon Jangmi has hit Japan's Okinawa region, causing flooding. The storm is now heading toward Kyushu. Typhoon Jangmi has made landfall in southern Japan, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
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Four Dead After Being Found Floating In Sea Off Japan
Four people, including two adults and a young girl, were found floating in the sea off Manazuru, Kanagawa Prefecture.
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Four Injured By Bear Attack In Japan
Four people were injured in bear attacks in northeast Japan. All four victims were conscious following the attacks.
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Bank Of Korea Warns Inflation To Remain High
The Bank of Japan maintained its benchmark interest rate at its current level following a policy meeting. The Bank of Korea warned that inflation will remain in the 3% range amid rising petroleum prices and service costs.
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Professor Wins Literary Award For Taiwan Book
Professor Yasuhiko Matsuda of the University of Tokyo's Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia has won the 27th Yomiuri Yoshino Sakuzo Prize. Photos show airship captains and Victorian inventors flocking to a New Zealand steampunk festival.
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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Japan
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12:34 p.m. The epicenter was located 324 km southeast of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, Japan, in the North Pacific Ocean.
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Tropical Storm Jangmi Dumps Heavy Rain On Japan
Tropical storm Jangmi battered south-western Japan on June 2, injuring nine people. Tens of thousands were left without power. The storm also caused thousands to lose power. The storm has wind speeds of 40 MPH and potential for 0.25 inch hail.
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Chinese Couple's Fuji Dance Video Sparks Online Backlash
A Chinese influencer couple filmed a dance video in front of a popular Lawson convenience store near Mount Fuji, which was shared on social media platform X.
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