The Japanese government said Tuesday it has updated its disaster risk plan in the hope of reducing the estimated death toll ...

According to the latest estimate disclosed in March, the death toll from a Nankai Trough megaquake is expected to reach up to ...

The Japanese government has updated its earthquake preparedness plan due to increased risks of a megaquake in the Nankai ...

Japan’s Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui on Wednesday encouraged President Trump to visit the city to understand the impact of ...

For decades, survivors of a sacrifice made to protect their community from invading soldiers have been shamed into silence – until now.

Recommended accelerated efforts also include evacuation buildings, and more regular drills. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Tax-free inbound sales at over 80 department stores across the country fell by 41% in May from a year earlier.

The Japanese government has warned 723 municipalities in 30 prefectures about an 80 percent chance of a devastating ...

Matt Sherratt says he is more concerned by the prospect of a greasy match ball than the the sweltering conditions facing ...

A new preparedness plan issued on Tuesday calls for an increase in efforts to construct embankments, evacuation buildings and ...