81-year-old Japanese woman purposely breaks law to go to jail: ‘Don’t want to die alone'
In Japan's Tochigi Women's Prison, an 81-year-old inmate, Akiyo, has found an unexpected sense of stability behind bars.
Truck Driver, 74, Was Swallowed by a Giant Sinkhole in Japan. 4 Days Later, Rescue Teams Are Still Trying to Reach His Vehicle
Rescue teams are continuing efforts to rescue a 74-year-old man trapped in a sinkhole at an intersection in Yashio, Saitama, ...
Massive sinkhole highlights risk of old pipes
A massive sinkhole near Tokyo that swallowed a truck and its driver a week ago, and has filled with sewage and debris, ...
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Japan's Olympic pool-sized sinkhole highlights risk of old pipes
A massive sinkhole near Tokyo that swallowed a truck and its driver a week ago, and has filled with sewage and debris, ...
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A pop-star sex scandal shows the death throes of old Japan
In many respects, the sex scandal that has gripped Japan in recent weeks feels familiar. The hallmarks are all there: the resignations of senior leaders, the accusations of cover-ups, the news ...
Japan tries to rescue man stuck in sinkhole. Here’s what’s going on.
A sinkhole that suddenly opened up on a road just northeast of Tokyo and swallowed a truck has captured national attention as ...