An earthquake measuring magnitude 6 struck off the coast near Japan's eastern Noda region on Wednesday, according to the ...

The threat of baseless rumors circulating online about crimes committed by foreign residents during disasters is quite real, ...

Japan's Sendai region, which was devastated by a magnitude-9 earthquake and a tsunami in 2011, experienced similar events in AD 869 — and such disasters could occur in the area more often than ...

The Tokaido Shinkansen has been operating at reduced speeds between Mikawa-Anjo and Kyoto stations since the first train on Monday due to snow in the Maibara area of Shiga Prefecture, according to ...

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Japan New Years Eve, registering at a 6.0 in magnitude, according to the United ...

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake shook western Japan on Tuesday, but no major damage or life-threatening injuries were ...

In recent years, a major ocean current changed its path in two crucial ways. Now parts of the sea are rising, other parts are falling, ocean temperatures are breaking records — and Japan’s iconic ...

Celebrate the Year of the Horse by visiting Japan’s horse-linked shrines, temples and scenic spots where legends still live.

With its laid-back seafaring culture and unique wildlife, the Yaeyama archipelago in Japan’s far southern Okinawa prefecture ...

Japan’s ancient and sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, a UNESCO World Heritage route with 1,200 years of history.

A wave of Indian travelers is set to explore Asia and Australia in the upcoming years, as nations such as South Korea and ...

The final room showcases the ninja and their role in feudal Japanese society. You’ll learn about the multi-purpose nature of ...