Rain appears to have halted the spread ... surpassing the 2,700 hectares engulfed by a 1975 fire on Hokkaido island. Japan ...

This summer, which saw weeks of sweltering, dangerous heat across Japan, has been the hottest ... events such as extreme heat and heavy rain. Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture hit 35 degrees or ...

F1 officials are hoping that predicted overnight rain will solve the problem of grass fires that have afflicted the Japanese ...

Rain appears to have halted the spread of Japan's worst wildfire in more than half a century, officials said Thursday, as residents expressed relief the smoke was gone.

Japan recorded the hottest daily average temperature ... According to the JMA, this summer’s heat is due to a strong high-pressure system in the Pacific Ocean, westerly winds bringing warm ...

"It didn't rain or snow at all this year ... (Photo: AFP/Fire and Disaster Management Agency) Japan endured its hottest summer on record last year, as climate change pushes up temperatures ...

Two major wildfires in western Japan finally seem to be under control ... The recent downpour was the first rain to hit the areas since the fires broke out Sunday. Water was seen pooling in ...