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In 1978, Japan released just 10 to 15 cane toads on Ishigaki Island; their population likely surpassed 20,000, and native snakes were found dead near the toadsA Japanese island's initiative to curb pests with cane toads resulted in unintended consequences. These invasive toads proliferated, wreaki...- China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in yearsTyphoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan with powerful winds and heavy rainfall. Thousands of soldiers are on standby as the island prepares for ...
- Main airport in Japan's Okinawa suspends flights after tsunami alertFlights suspended at Okinawa Airport following Taiwan earthquake tsunami alert. Naha Airport operations stopped, Ishigaki Airport unaffecte...
- Taiwan earthquake: From trembling bridges to houses collapsing, videos and photos capture the nation's strongest quake in 25 yearsA 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, leaving one dead, over 50 injured, and causing 26 building collapses. It's the strongest in 25 ye...
- China to ban vessels from area near Taiwan over rocket debrisChina has not commented on the no-fly zone but South Korea, which was also briefed on the plans, said it was due to a falling object relate...
- Strongest thyphoon of 2022 Hinnamnon hits China & Japan. Flights, ferry services suspendedAccording to reports, Shanghai grounded ferry services and deployed more than 50,000 police officers to aid rescue and traffic services in ...
- Japan seeks extra defense budget amid China, N Korea concernThe Defense Ministry says its "defense power reinforcement and acceleration package" is designed to speed up deployment of some of the key ...
- Japan defence ministry seeks record budget amid China worriesJapan's military spending and capabilities have grown continuously since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took office in December 2012, ris...
- China warns of reprisal as Japanese city changes disputed area nameThe row over the uninhabited East China Sea islets may add to recent tension caused by Japan's criticisms of Beijing's plan to impose a new...
- Japan wants India to raise the issue of South China SeaJapan's heightened focus on maritime security is directly proportional to China's assertiveness in East China Sea where the latter challeng...
- Green vacations: Head to Iceland, Nevada, Mt. Fuji for an eco-friendly getawayThere’s every reason why a small step by you to protect the environment can help in restricting climate change.
- TripAdvisor reveals top trending travel spots for 2018The blue waters and white sandy beaches of Ishigaki, Japan, earned the ranking of number one in the world.
- New snail species named for same-sex marriage rightsA new species of hermaphrodite land snail found in Taiwan has been named in support of same-sex marriage rights.
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