experts say Japan is due for a mega-quake — the next big earthquake in Japan that could cause widespread destruction. Recently, the Nankai Trough has been in the news as a potential mega quake that ...

Japan on Tuesday marked 14 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami rocked the country's northeast and triggered a ...

Japan has more than 400 small, inhabited islands that are uniquely exposed to the risks of natural disasters. In the event of a major earthquake, the islands' inherent isolation and, for some, remote ...

The average land price rose for the first time in 33 years in more than half of surveyed rural areas in Japan, government data showed Tuesday, as the nation's economic recovery extends to asset values ...

American author Rita Mae Brown once wryly observed, "If it weren't for the last minute, nothing would get done." As a current ...

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The 23-year-old's debut comes 14 years after his home town of Rikuzentakata was virtually wiped off the map when a ...

A renowned art museum in Kanazawa will be temporarily closed from around May 2027 for repairs due to aging facilities as well damage sustained in the 2024 New Year's Day earthquake that rattled ...

Many appear to be eager to see in person the impact of one of the world's worst nuclear crises, which was triggered by a massive earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011.

Whether you’re a train fan, an all-around travel buff, or a Japanophile in general, it’s always cool to catch a glimpse of the shinkansen. At the station to pick up/drop off passengers or zooming ...

On March 11, 2011, a major earthquake and a subsequent tsunami caused the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. In 2004, ...