
Typhoon Hinnamnor brings winds and rains to southwestern Japan
Super typhoon Hinnamnor brings powerful winds and heavy rains to southwestern Japan.
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Raccoon dog spotted inside Tokyo train station
A raccoon dog is spotted inside JR Shinjuku Station in Tokyo.
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Geyser appears at Hokkaido shrine
A geyser shoots into the sky on the premises of a shrine in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido.
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Fireball sightings in eastern Japan
A fireball is seen in various parts of eastern Japan, including Kanagawa and Shizuoka prefectures.
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Man survives on water for 6 days in mountains
A 38-year-old man is rescued after surviving six days on water in the mountains in southwestern Japan.
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Ecosystem changing on new island in Japan
The ecosystem is continuing to change and expand on Nishinoshima Island that emerged in 2013.
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Residents evacuate after Sakurajima eruption
Residents in affected areas evacuate after the Sakurajima volcano erupted in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan.
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Sakurajima volcano erupts, alert raised to highest level
The Sakurajima volcano erupts in southwestern Japan, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to raise the volcano aler...
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Strong winds cause damage north of Tokyo
Strong winds cause damage to buildings in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo.
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Japan Meteorological Agency panel warns of future volcanic activity
Japan Meteorological Agency’s expert panel for the prediction of volcanic eruptions says that caution is needed for Shin...
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