Japan battered by powerful Typhoon Shanshan, 5 deaths reported

Agence France Presse 08/30/2024

OITA, Japan — One of Japan’s strongest typhoons in decades dumped torrential rain across southern regions on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and injuring dozens, local media reported, as authorities warned millions to seek higher…

Powerful Typhoon Shanshan slams into southern Japan

Agence France Presse 08/29/2024

FUKUOKA, Japan —Typhoon Shanshan hit Japan with full force on Thursday, injuring dozens as howling winds smashed windows and blew tiles off houses while torrential rains turned rivers into raging torrents. The typhoon, Japan’s most powerful this year…

Casimero ends yearlong hiatus with October fight in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 08/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former three-division world champion John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero is set to make a comeback after a year-long break, facing Latin American contender Saul “The Beast” Sanchez on October 13 in Yokohama, Japan. Casimero, a…

Cataraja absorbs 1st defeat in Japan debut via split decision

Glendale G. Rosal 08/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuano top-ranked super flyweight contender Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja’s undefeated streak came to a surprising halt in his debut fight in Japan on Saturday, August 24. Facing off against Mexican toughie Kenbun Torres at the…

Boxing: Cataraja vows revenge as he faces Torres in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Top-ranked Cebuano boxing prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja is on a mission.  As he steps into the ring tomorrow, August 24, in Suita, Japan, Cataraja carries not only his undefeated record but also a promise—to…

Japan ‘megaquake’ warning lifted, people told to ‘go back to normal’

Agence France Presse 08/16/2024

TOKYO, Japan — Japan lifted on Thursday a warning that a “megaquake” potentially causing colossal damage and loss of life could strike, with the government telling people to “go back to normal”. The week-old alert that such…

Japan’s ‘megaquake’ warning explained

Agence France Presse 08/09/2024

Japan’s earthquake scientists say the country should prepare for a possible “megaquake” one day that could kill hundreds of thousands of people — although they stress the warning does not mean a colossal tremor is imminent. The Japan Meteorological…

Japan scientists issue ‘megaquake’ advisory after tremor hurts 8

Agence France Presse 08/09/2024

Japan’s earthquake scientists have warned of the possibility of a coming “megaquake” after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south. “The likelihood of a new major earthquake is higher than normal,…

Japan hit by two powerful earthquakes – USGS

08/08/2024

Tokyo, Japan–A 6.9-magnitude earthquake followed by a 7.1 tremor struck off southern Japan on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the United States Geological Survey said. Tsunamis of up to one metre were expected to arrive or have arrived…

Gabunilas falls to Simsri via 5th round TKO in OPBF title bout

Glendale G. Rosal 08/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Defeat continues to hound the ARQ Boxing Stable after its banner boxer, John Paul Gabunilas, suffered another devastating loss in the hands of Thailand’s Thanongsak Simsri on Sunday, August 4, at the Edion…

Gabunilas, Thai opponent set for OPBF title clash in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 08/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer John Paul “The Destroyer” Gabunilas and reigning Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) light flyweight champion Thanongsak Simsri are officially set to face off in Osaka, Japan. Both fighters passed the…

Gabunilas faces dangerous veteran Thai boxer in Japan for OPBF title

Glendale G. Rosal 08/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxing prospect John Paul “Destroyer” Gabunilas is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown in Japan this Sunday, August 4, 2024. The 23-year-old Gabunilas, from the ARQ Boxing Stable, has touched down in…

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