accidents
So low it’s said to cause injuries and deaths, but locals here throw caution to the wind when using it.
A number of commuters suffered head wounds and serious injuries after the automated train travelled in the wrong direction.
It’s a bad day at work for driver of a shipment made entirely of tinder.
Our Japanese correspondent in Fukuoka brings us the latest images from the scene of the road collapse that occurred on the island of Kyushu.
Dramatic photos show the extent of the damage that occurred in the early hours of this morning.
If you’d like more coffee and fewer traffic accidents in your life, this safe driving app is for you.
It turns out a lot of different people are involved in the response team when a train hits a person in Japan.
Incredible photos show an extraordinary number of insects wreaked havoc on drivers, closing a bridge and causing accidents on the weekend.
Shimane Prefecture awards a college student’s family a settlement in restitution for the roadside accident that took her life.
Somehow, seat belts often become a matter of contention. Some people buckle-up instinctively upon getting in a car, while others refuse to snap it even when it’s a legal requirement. For many, it’s just another hassle. But even if you think seat belts are stupid and would rather pay a fine than strap in, this video of a terrifying bus accident in Zhejiang, China will change your mind.



















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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
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We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
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