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…

Taduran dethrones Shigeoka, reclaims IBF world mininumweight title in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 07/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippines officially welcomed its second boxing world champion after Pedro “Kid Heneral” Taduran snatched the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight title from erstwhile champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on Sunday, July 28, in…

Apolinar, Nakagawa make weight for Japan 8-rounder bout Sunday

Glendale G. Rosal 07/27/2024

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— Pete “Prime Time” Apolinar from the Prime Fight Boxing Stable in Talisay City, Cebu and Japanese Matcha Nakagawa are all set foe their fight in Japan on Sunday. The Apolinar-Nakagawa clash will be an…

Japan’s population falls for the 15th year in a row. Births hit a record low, deaths a record high

07/25/2024

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s total population marked the 15th straight year of decline, according to government data released Wednesday, dropping by more than a half-million people as the population ages and births remain low. Births in Japan…

Astrolabio, Nakatani makes weight for WBC world title duel in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 07/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The stage is set for Junto Nakatani’s first title defense of his World Boxing Council (WBC) world bantamweight title against Filipino Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio today, July 20, at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan.…

Astrolabio, Nakatani holds presser before weigh-in

Glendale G. Rosal 07/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The unified World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Council (WBC) world bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani and Filipino challenger Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio faced off at the final press conference ahead of their highly…

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