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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World's largest slickhead observed in deep sea off Japan
Researchers observe that a new species of slickhead found in the deep sea off Japan is the world's largest hard-boned fi...
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Mt. Fuji's climbing season starts
The climbing season for Mt. Fuji starts on the Yamanashi Prefecture side of Japan's tallest mountain.
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Portuguese man o' war found on beach south of Tokyo
A large number of highly venomous portuguese man o' war are found washed ashore at a beach in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefec...
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Meteorological Agency: High temps with possibility of heavy rains for many regions
The Japan Meteorological Agency releases its three-month weather forecast, saying that temperatures are expected to be h...
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New sensor technology to be included in next-gen weather satellites
The Japan Meteorological Agency announces it plans to include the latest in observational sensors in its next weather sa...
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Major quakes hit central Japan
Major earthquakes hit Ishikawa Prefecture and its vicinity in central Japan two days in a row.
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Research shows Northern Elephant Seals use whiskers to hunt prey underwater
Researchers at the National Institute of Polar Research and other affiliated institutions find Northern Elephant Seals u...
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