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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Kyōgoku Takakazu, Japanese nobleman passed away. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Prime Minister Takaichi says earthquake struck northern Japan
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s northern coast on Thursday, but the country’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. The quake had a magnitude of 7.2 and occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate, upgraded from an initial reading of 6.9, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. #shorts #japan #earthquake #asia
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BNO News
· Jun 24, 2026
Strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Japan
A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan, causing violent shaking in parts of the region, according to preliminary data. The earthquake was centered 35 kilometers (22 miles) east-northeast of Kuji, a coastal city in Iwate Prefecture, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It struck at a depth of 51.7 kilometers (32.1 miles). Japan’s [] The post Strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Japan appeared first on BNO News.
Hananya Naftali
· Jun 26, 2026
[Photo] Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas in Japan
Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas in Japan
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 28, 2026
Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
UrduPoint
· Jun 27, 2026
5.6-magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, injures 10
5.6-magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, injures 10
India TV News
· Jun 28, 2026
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued
teleSUR English
· Jun 26, 2026
Japan Rules Out Tsunami Threat After Earthquake, Coastal Areas Evacuated
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook Japan prefecture on Friday, but authorities ruled out any tsunami warnings for coastal regions. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported on June 26 a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Chiba prefecture, located close to the capital city of Tokyo. The geological event occurred at approximately 12:46 P.M. local time at a depth []
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Related coverage for "Prime Minister Takaichi says earthquake struck northern Japan": BNO News — Strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Japan. Hananya Naftali — [Photo] Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas in Japan. Borneo Bulletin — Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued. UrduPoint — 5.6-magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, injures 10. India TV News — 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued. teleSUR English — Japan Rules Out Tsunami Threat After Earthquake, Coastal Areas Evacuated