Japans Archives - The American Retiree

After Nearly 50 Years, Japan’s Longest-Held Death Row Inmate Cleared of All Charges in Landmark Retrial

Tokyo, Japan — Japan’s longest-held death row inmate has been acquitted of all charges in a landmark retrial, casting a spotlight on the country’s criminal justice system. Bringing an end to one of the most prolonged chapters of legal battles in Japanese history, the court found the evidence that led to the previous conviction insufficient, culminating in a rare overturn of a death row sentence. The case dates back to 1966, involving a robbery-murder incident …

Devastating Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes Japan’s West Coast, Leaving Four Dead and Aftershocks

Wajima City, Japan – A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the west coast of Japan on Monday, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the lives of at least four people. The earthquake also triggered tsunami warnings, which were later lifted, but tsunami advisories remained in place due to aftershocks. Centered 26 miles from Anamizu, Japan, the earthquake caused the Japan Meteorological Agency to confirm the occurrence of a tsunami in the area. Several people …

Japan’s West Coast Struck by Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake, Causing Tsunami Warnings and Fatalities

Anamizu, Japan – A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked the west coast of Japan, causing widespread destruction and claiming the lives of at least four people. The earthquake also triggered tsunami warnings, although these were later lifted, with tsunami advisories remaining in place due to ongoing aftershocks. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 26 miles from Anamizu, Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed that parts of the area had indeed experienced a tsunami. …

Japan’s West Coast Hit by Deadly 7.5 Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings

Anamizu, Japan – A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake rocked the west coast of Japan on Monday, claiming the lives of at least four people. The earthquake triggered tsunami warnings, which were subsequently lifted, but tsunami advisories remained in place due to ongoing aftershocks. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 26 miles from Anamizu, Japan, with the Japan Meteorological Agency confirming the occurrence of a tsunami in the area. Reports from hospitals in Suzu City …

Japan’s Strong Earthquake Kills at Least 6 and Injures Dozens as Aftershocks Continue to Rattle the Country

TOKYO, JAPAN – A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on New Year’s Day, resulting in at least six deaths and dozens of injuries as rescuers raced to find survivors amidst the devastation. The earthquake, which was centered about 26 miles northeast of Anamizu in Ishikawa prefecture, damaged roads and buildings and cut off power to 45,000 homes. Tsunami warnings were issued but later downgraded to advisories and eventually canceled Tuesday morning. Japan’s Meteorological Agency …

Japan’s Harrowing Week: Earthquake and Plane Crash Leave Devastation in Their Wake

TOKYO, Japan – The start of the new year was marred by tragic events as Japan endured a disastrous earthquake on New Year’s Day, followed by a fatal plane crash at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport the next day. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.6, rocked central Japan off the Noto Peninsula, causing mass evacuations and triggering devastating fires that ravaged buildings and infrastructure. This catastrophe was subsequently followed by a plane crash at the Tokyo …