Over the past 1,400 years, megaquakes in the Nankai Trough have struck every 100 to 200 years, with the most recent occurring ...

A 'megaquake' and subsequent tsunami could cause as many as 298,000 deaths in Japan and damage costing up to $2 trillion, the government said Monday in a new estimate.

As cherry blossom season peaks at the University of Washington (UW), its stunning blooms attract visitors from around the ...

A megaquake in Japan could result in up to 298,000 deaths and $2 trillion in damages, according to new government estimates.

The figure is revised from previous projections of 323,000 deaths, but economic damage is estimated to increase to US$2 ...

A social welfare corporation based in the capital's Sumida Ward announced on March 31 the launch of a "baby hatch" at one of ...

An update from Polaris Holdings Co., Ltd ( ($JP:3010) ) is now available. Polaris Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Fino Hotels ...

New Japan Pro Wrestling held its NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis event on March 30th from Act City Hamamatsu in Hamamatsu, ...

Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.

Although PARU has seen an increased interest and demand in matcha from customers, its suppliers have remained reliable.

Three banks based in central Japan are teaming up to combat the enduring challenge of a dwindling population that’s ...