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Japan is anticipating a possible ‘megaquake’ along the Nankai Trough, with estimates of 298,000 fatalities and damages up to $2 trillion. Following a recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake, the government outlines …
Japan’s Impending Megaquake Threat: Understanding the Nankai Trough Risk Read More
The Osaka High Court found Japan’s same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional, overturning a lower court’s ruling. The case involved three couples seeking damages, highlighting legal and societal challenges for LGBTQ rights …
Osaka High Court Declares Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional Read More
Cherry blossoms have begun blooming in Kochi and Kumamoto, Japan. Kochi’s Somei-yoshino flowers appeared on the same date as last year, while Kumamoto’s bloom was observed three days earlier than …
Japan Welcomes Season’s First Cherry Blossoms in Kochi and Kumamoto Read More
According to a recent government survey, 83.1% of Japanese citizens support the death penalty, while 16.5% favor its abolition. Concerns for victims’ families and fear of increased crime if abolished …
Majority of Japanese Support Death Penalty Amid Rising Abolition Calls Read More