Naruto whirlpool sightseeing season begins in western Japan
The whirlpool sightseeing season begins at Naruto Strait off Tokushima Prefecture in western Japan.
read moreMeteorological Agency adds new supercomputer to increase forecast accuracy
The Japan Meteorological Agency announces it will begin operating a new supercomputer to increase the accuracy of foreca...
read moreMountain burning at Akiyoshidai plateau in western Japan
A mountain burning event takes place at Akiyoshidai plateau in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, to promote sprouting...
read moreCherry blossoms in full bloom in southwestern Japan due to warm winter
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom around Nachi Waterfall in southwestern Japan.
read moreFour-kilometer long rift found after Noto Peninsula Earthquake
After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the ground is found to have risen by two meters over a four-kilometer stretch in Su...
read moreNoto Peninsula quake, one month on
Locals observe a moment of silence in Ishikawa Prefecture, a month after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the area on Ja...
read moreDolphins evacuated from quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture
Dolphins are evacuated from an aquarium in quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture.
read moreJapan MSDF vessel starts transporting relief aid to quake hit Ishikawa
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's transport vessel JS Osumi starts sending relief aid to quake-hit Ishikawa.
read moreJapan earthquake latest: at least 48 confirmed dead
At least 48 people are confirmed dead as of January 2 evening local time, a day following a magnitude-7.6 earthquake hit...
read moreMonkeys 'pray' at temple in northeastern Japan
Wild monkeys are seen playing at a temple in northeastern Japan and holding a rope attached to a bell, as if praying.
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