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Scorching Heatwave Grips Japan and South Korea

My NewsAugust 4, 202401 mins

Japan and South Korea are battling intense heatwaves with temperatures in parts of Japan nearing 40°C, prompting heatstroke alerts across 37 prefectures.

Nature

Japan Experiences Hottest July on Record in Over 120 Years

My NewsAugust 2, 202401 mins

Japan’s July 2023 was the hottest on record since 1898, with average temperatures 2.16°C above the norm, marking the second consecutive record-breaking year.

Sports

China Secures Silver in Men’s Gymnastics at Paris Olympics

My NewsJuly 30, 202401 mins

China wins silver in men’s gymnastics team competition at Paris Olympics, with Japan taking gold and the USA earning bronze.

Severe Rainstorm Triggers Floods and Landslides in Northern Japan

My NewsJuly 26, 202401 mins

Heavy rains in northern Japan over the past week have caused severe floods and landslides, disrupting transportation and leaving four people missing, including two police officers.

PFAS Levels in Kamagaya City Wells Soar to 700 Times Safe Limit

My NewsJuly 20, 202402 mins

PFAS contamination in Kamagaya City’s wells has surged, with levels reaching up to 700 times Japan’s safe limit, raising environmental and health concerns.

Japanese Breakthrough: Live Skin Makes Robot Faces Smile

My NewsJuly 19, 202402 mins

Japanese scientists at the University of Tokyo attach living skin to robotic faces, enabling them to “smile,” paving the way for advancements in cosmetics and medicine.

China Triumphs Over Japan in Thrilling Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Final

My NewsJuly 10, 202403 mins

China clinched the Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship by defeating Japan 3-2 in a thrilling final, securing their 13th title.

Tokyo Under Heatstroke Alert Amid Intensifying Summer Heat

My NewsJuly 4, 202401 mins

Japan faces its first heatstroke alert of the summer as temperatures in Tokyo soar above 35°C. High humidity levels heighten the risk of heat-related illnesses, prompting warnings from the Japan Meteorological Agency.