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“Old Meets New”: Tokyo’s Motto Comes Alive with “Bear’s Paw” Talisman 2.0

TOKYO, JAPAN, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ever-evolving global city of Tokyo keeps living up to its brand slogan “Old meets New.” The Japanese capital has replaced a time-honored good luck charm—a huge, colorfully decorated rake—with …

Hundreds of earthquakes shake Japanese island

No fewer than 470 earthquakes have shaken a remote island chain in southern Japan since Saturday, the national weather agency reported on Thursday, urging residents to remain vigilant. No major damage has been reported from the series of quakes with a …

Tohoku Kizuna Festival Parade Brings Together Six Tohoku Festivals to Captivate Audience: "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku ...

SENDAI, Japan, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The six Tohoku prefectures, Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization, and Tohoku Kizuna Festival Executive Committee held the "Tohoku Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival" at 2025 Osaka, …

Japan Buildings Seeing Increased Refurbishment Instead of Rebuilding; Cost of New Land, Construction Seen as Factors

The Yomiuri Shimbun LaLa terrace Kawaguchi is seen in Saitama Prefecture when the commercial facility opened on May 31. By Rui Suzuki / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer 15:08 JST, June 26, 2025 A growing number of businesses are choosing to renovate aging …

Hundreds of earthquakes rattle Japanese island chain

Tokyo’s rising rents show inflation cycle deepening for Bank of Japan

[TOKYO] Apartment rents in Tokyo are rising at the fastest pace in 30 years in the latest sign for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) that the nation’s inflation trend is spreading deeper through the economy. Rents in the capital climbed 1.3 per cent from a year …

Suwanosejima volcano (Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 18 June-24 June 2025 (Continuing ...

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that eruptive activity at Suwanosejima's Ontake Crater continued during 16-23 June. Incandescence was observed nightly in webcam images. Eruptive events at 0730 and at 0823 …

SoftBank Soars into Stratosphere with Sceye HAPS in Japan

SoftBank has announced that it plans to launch pre-commercial High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) stratospheric telecommunications services in Japan in 2026. As part of this initiative, SoftBank made an equity investment in Sceye, a New Mexico, U.S.- …

More than 300 earthquakes shake sea off Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture islands

On Tuesday, at 2.23am and again at 4.04pm, shaking measuring a 4 on the Japanese seismic scale was felt on Akusekijima Island in the prefecture’s village of Toshima. The sea near the Tokara Islands has been the source of many prior earthquakes. In December …

Humanitarian Fallout of Myanmar Earthquake Amplifies Suffering in War-Torn Regions

On 28 March 2025, Myanmar was struck by a catastrophic magnitude 7.7 earthquake near the central regions of Mandalay and Sagaing, followed by powerful aftershocks. This seismic event, the strongest in the country in over a century, has compounded an …

Japan Male Pop Group Tokio Disbands

Newsfrom Japan Society Culture Jun 25, 2025 19:13 (JST) Tokyo, June 25 (Jiji Press)--Japanese male pop group Tokio broke up Wednesday, after member Taichi Kokubun indefinitely halted his entertainment activities Friday over compliance violations. The group …

Hurricanes sign New Zealand born Japan lock Warner Dearns

Hurricanes sign Japan lock Dearns on sabbatical for 2026 Super Rugby season. ©PA The Hurricanes have secured the services of 23-year-old Japan international Warner Dearns for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. The towering lock, standing 2.02 m tall and …

Over 300 Earthquakes Rumble in Sea Off Japan’s Kagoshima Pref. Islands, Putting Residents on Alert

The Yomiuri Shimbun 17:59 JST, June 25, 2025 The sea off the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture was hit with 336 earthquakes measuring at least a 1 on the Japanese seismic scale from Saturday to 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to a regional branch of the …

Japan weather authorities urge caution amid widespread heavy rains

Weather authorities in Japan are urging caution against dangers including landslides, flooding in low-lying areas and swollen rivers due to heavy rains across a wide swathe of the country. Nearly 400 millimeters of rain were recorded over a 24-hour period …

Strikes on Iran Could Trigger a Nuclear Disaster. Japan Knows the Risks All Too Well.

The Donald Trump administration in the United States is overwhelming the world with a relentless flow of news – whether truth, deception, or a mix of both. Thanks to this so-called flood-the-zone strategy, it’s becoming difficult to focus on a very basic …

Hundreds of quakes rattle Japan's southwest islands in recent days

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 hit Akuseki Island in the Tokara island chain in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, following more than 330 quakes recorded around the chain since Saturday. The quake struck the island in Toshima, Kagoshima …

Hurricanes sign Kiwi-born Japan lock Warner Dearns for 2026 season

After that match, Japan coach Jamie Joseph suggested international sides no longer carried great fear of the All Blacks. “Everyone is thinking about the All Blacks, and that’s part of their armour, really,” Joseph, who has made 20 appearances for the All …

Baba Vanga's scariest prediction: The world is about to end due to..., destruction is certain in this area after....

Home Viral Baba Vanga’s scariest prediction: The world is about to end due to…, destruction is certain in this area after…. Baba Vanga Prediction: The Japanese astrologer's predictions have usually come true. In this sequence, another prediction has …

Floods Swamp Cities in Southwest China, And More Storms Due

  Citizens in Guizhou and other parts of southern China have been swamped by days of record-breaking rainfall as the East Asia monsoon kicked into high gear over the past week. Vulnerable communities have been warned to seek refuge on higher ground as …

Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in the City of St. Louis

Two additional Disaster Recovery Centers with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in the City of St. Louis to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms. At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help …

Kongsberg Geospatial and FireSwarm Join Forces to Strengthen Early Wildfire Suppression and Drone Swarm Logistics

Kongsberg Geospatial and FireSwarm team up to deliver integrated drone and situational awareness tech for wildfire response and defense logistics. OTTAWA, ON / SQUAMISH, BC, CANADA, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kongsberg Geospatial ( …

Glaciers Disappearing at a Record-setting Pace

Accelerating glacier melt driven by extreme weather events and surface darkening highlights urgent need for improved climate models, says UNBC-led study. PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Glaciers in …

PowerMarket Reaches 1 Gigawatt Milestone

PowerMarket celebrates 1 GW of community solar, marking 10 years of scaling clean energy, saving customers $27M, and avoiding 1.9M metric tons of CO₂. NY, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerMarket, the leading enterprise …

Pet Sustainability Coalition Leads The Fight Against Massive Plastic Waste in Pet Industry

Colorado Nonprofit Partners With rePurpose Global to Remove 
250,000 Pounds of Plastic in July BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pet Sustainability Coalition, a Colorado-based nonprofit committed to helping pet …

Black Saber Group Shares How They Began and Where They are Now

How the E-Clip & E-Dock are the Solution for Encrypted Voice and Tracking for the Iridium Extreme® over the Iridium® Network TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2018 Black Saber Group engaged and listened to …

Vexos Unveils New Brand Identity for CMS Division to Help OEMs Navigate Global Sourcing Challenges

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vexos is proud to announce the launch of a new brand identity for its Custom Material Solutions (CMS) division, reinforcing its strategic commitment to helping Original Equipment …

Greene County Residents May Be Eligible for Assistance After April Severe Storms

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas homeowners and renters in Greene County are now eligible for FEMA grants after the April 2-22 severe storms, flooding and tornadoes. Eligible applicants with damage not covered by insurance may qualify for grants for temporary …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Anderson, Daviess and Hopkins Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Anderson, Daviess and Hopkins counties are scheduled to close permanently this week. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Himalaya Road Fire in Alaska

BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Himalaya Road Fire burning in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.  The state of Alaska’s request for a …

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Tennessee After Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding

Tennessee homeowners and renters in nine counties who had uninsured damage or loss caused by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 2-24 may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. The designated counties …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Ripley County

A Disaster Recovery Center with FEMA Individual Assistance staff is opening in Ripley County for three days to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires. The Disaster Recovery Center opens Thursday …

PFAS and Wildlife: Bioaccumulation in Deer, Birds, and Fish

PFAS contamination affects wildlife across the U.S.; Legal Claim Assistant highlights ecological and legal concerns. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often termed …

South Florida Impact Windows Provider Launches Cost Calculator to Help Homeowners Budget for Hurricane Protection

In Response To Growing Demand Impact Windows & Doors of South Florida Launches New Impact Window Cost Calculator On Website WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to growing demand for …

FEMA Incident Management Assistant Teams Prepare for Hurricane Season

FEMA incident management assistance teams practice response scenarios at a training in Anniston, Alabama, to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season. Throughout a disaster, FEMA partners with local, state, tribal and territorial leaders to support their …

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Conner Fire

Oakland, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Conner Fire burning in Douglas County. On June 20, 2025, the State of Nevada …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Butler, Phelps Counties to Close

The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Butler and Phelps counties are scheduled to close permanently.  The Butler County DRC will close Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m.  The Butler County DRC is located at:  MPC World Impact Center Conference Center 727 Ridge …

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Bear Creek Fire in Alaska

BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Bear Creek Fire burning in the Denali Borough, Alaska.  The state of Alaska’s request for a declaration under FEMA’ …

SpecFive Unveils Voyager: A Solar-Powered, Vehicle-Mounted Meshtastic Node for Reliable Off-Grid Communications

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SpecFive today announced the launch of the Voyager, a rugged, magnetic roof-mounted Meshtastic node engineered to keep teams connected where traditional networks cannot reach. …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Wayne County

A Disaster Recovery Center with FEMA Individual Assistance staff is opening in Wayne County to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires. The Disaster Recovery Center opens Monday, June 23. FEMA …