Dating key tectonic events in Japan's geological history has long been often challenging due to poor microfossil preservation from intense heat due to metamorphism. Researchers tackled this by using ...

Consumer inflation in Tokyo likely accelerated in January, underlining persistent pressure on living costs, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.

The end of the rainy (Baiu) season in the Kanto region and northern Japan is induced by a "convection jump," known as the ...

Companies have pulled advertisements from Fuji TV, which was criticised for covering up the scandal. It is the latest punishment imposed by the Chinese authorities following a series of mass attacks.

Record snowfall has hit the Tsugaru region of northern Japan's Aomori Prefecture, with snow reaching over 4.3 meters deep in one area.The sn･･･ ...

People in Japan commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which claimed over 6,400 lives.

Hiromi Ozaki, known by her artist's name, Sputniko!, is a Japanese British artist combining art and technology to explore ...

The sun doesn't come out much during the winter in Fukui, Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, the trio making up the Hokuriku ...

TOKYO - A Japanese government panel said ... could be hit by huge waves within a few minutes. Last August, the Japan Meteorological Association (JMA) issued its first mega quake advisory under ...

Last August the Japan Meteorological Association (JMA) issued its first megaquake advisory under rules drawn up after the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 2011. It said that the likelihood ...

When you visit Japan in spring, enjoying the cherry blossoms in Tokyo is an absolute must! Here, we'll take you on a delightful journey through Tokyo's most renowned and awe-inspiring cherry blossom ...