TOKYO, May 18 (Reuters) - Japan's government will likely issue fresh debt as part of funding for a planned extra budget to cushion the economic blow from the Middle East war, a government source with direct knowledge of the deliberation told Reuters on Monday.

Travellers headed to Japan may have heightened safety concerns after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of the Miyagi region on Friday. Although no tsunami warnings have been issued, the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) tells tourists to “follow the advice of local authorities” in the event of a disaster in the major earthquake zone.

United's new nonstop route to this winter wonderland will connect Americans directly to Japan's most famous ski resorts and Snow Festival.

An Indian restaurateur living in Japan for nearly 30 years broke down while speaking about being asked to return to India after authorities denied the renewal of his business visa under the country's tightened immigration rules.

A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts.View on euronews

Kissei Pharmaceutical, which sells the rare immune-disease drug in Japan, warned doctors to stop prescribing it to new patients.

India, May 15 -- A powerful earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Japan on Friday evening, shaking several cities across the Tohoku region and briefly disrupting high-speed train operations. Authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat and reported no immediate casualties or major structural damage after the tremor.

Japanese officials contending with an increasingly aggressive bear population are leaning heavily on a creative solution to stop attacks before they begin. No, it's not a seasonal Spirit Halloween prop;