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June 27, 2025
16-18 Pct Chance of Mega Quake Predicted off Central Japan
Tokyo, June 27 (Jiji Press)--Marine active faults off Japan's Kinki western region and Hokuriku central region are projected to trigger an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 or larger at a probability of 16 pct to 18 pct within the next 30 years, a government panel said Friday.
(Update 2) Japan Top Court Finds Welfare Benefit Cuts Unlawful
Tokyo, June 27 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Supreme Court ruled Friday that the government's cuts to welfare benefits in 2013-2015 were unlawful, marking a significant victory for welfare recipients about a decade after lawsuits were filed over the matter.
HEADLINES
- POLITICS
- Russian Pres. Putin Visits Belarus for Economic Forum, 1st Trip Abroad This Year
- ECONOMY
- Japan Holds 1st Auction for Tariff-Free Imported Rice Months Earlier Than Usual
- SPORTS
- MLB: Ohtani's Next Pitching Start Set for Sunday in Dodgers' Game against Royals
- OTHER
- Panel Sees 16-18 % Chance of Mega Quake Occurring off Central Japan in 30 Years
NATIONAL
- 16-18 Pct Chance of Mega Quake Predicted off Central Japan
- (Update 2) Japan Top Court Finds Welfare Benefit Cuts Unlawful
- Japan to Provide Defense Aid to 8 Countries in FY 2025
- Japan Household Electricity Bills for July to Fall
- Woman Convicted of Hammer Attack at Hosei Univ.
BUSINESS
- SoftBank to Launch HAPS-Based Telecom Services in Japan
- Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding to Make Industry Peer Subsidiary
- S. Korea's Krafton to Acquire Japanese Ad Company ADK
- Fuji Media New Pres. Shimizu Backed by 82 Pct of Shareholders
- Honda Opens Software Development Base in Osaka
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