Japan Meteorological Agency
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worldJapan Names Extreme Heat Days 'Kokushobi' Amid Record Temperatures
Japan introduces 'Kokushobi' for days exceeding 40C following its hottest summer on record, highlighting climate change impacts.
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worldJapan Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning: Evacuations Underway
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Japan's Sanriku coast triggered a tsunami alert, with warnings for residents in Iwate Prefecture and Hokkaido to evacuate inland.