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- Woman Found Dead in Iwate Following Violent Bear Encounter That Left Police Officer Injured
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Asia
The body of an adult woman was discovered in Iwate Prefecture on Tuesday near the site of a bear attack that injured a police officer during a search operation. If the death is att...
- Powerful 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Japan Triggering Three-Meter Tsunami Warning
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Asia
A massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Iwate Prefecture on Monday afternoon, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue urgent tsunami warnings...