According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 315 millimeters of rain was recorded in the 48-hour period until 12:40 p.m. on July 3 in Atami, far exceeding the average monthly rainfall for July of ...

Landfill used in a section of the steep mountainside of Atami in Shizuoka Prefecture swept ... There is no law in Japan governing the management and disposal of surplus soil.

Atami on the Izu Peninsula offers hot springs, a tropical beach, and early-blooming plum trees. It’s a perfect getaway from the city life you’ll experience in Japan’s capitol. Enjoy year ...

Mudslides stretched about more than 2 km in Atami, Shizuoka Pref. Officials say at least 54,000 cubic meters had been used to fill a valley in roughly the area where the mudslide began.