National Apr 13, 2021
Akuseki Island and neighboring islets in Kagoshima Prefecture have seen more than 200 perceptible quakes over the past four days.
National Apr 11, 2021
The number of participants to the event was limited to a minimum amid the novel coronavirus epidemic.
National | FOCUS Apr 9, 2021
Anti-disaster prep in Shizuoka lowers megaquake's projected death toll
Building tide walls and making houses quake-resistant has led to a 70% downward revision to the estimated toll.
National Apr 6, 2021
Restoration of Kumamoto Castle's quake-damaged main towers finished
Safety measures such as seismic reinforcement have been taken, and the permanent exhibition and interior have been fully renovated.
National Apr 2, 2021
Japan ends use of term 'aftershock' 10 years after Great East Japan Earthquake
"I want people to prepare for possible powerful earthquakes and tsunamis regardless of whether they are aftershocks or not," said a Meteorological Agency official.
National Apr 1, 2021
Disaster official seeking to promote use of cardboard beds at shelters
The head of a cardboard manufacturer, Yoshihiro Mizutani wants to improve the quality of evacuation centers and keep people warm.
Business / Economy Mar 31, 2021
Japan's industrial output fell 2.1% in February as strong quake hit automakers
Automakers were also forced to cut production due to a global chip shortage, according to a report by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
National Mar 28, 2021
New multilingual website on Fukushima aims to assuage 3/11 fears
A new multilingual website has been launched by the government with the aim of assuaging concerns about Fukushima Prefecture, the area most affected by the 2011 nuclear accident, the world's worst since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. The Fukushima Updates website, available in Japanese, English, Chinese ...
National Mar 27, 2021
The new map shows probabilities of at least 26% in the eastern part of Hokkaido, as well as the Pacific side of the Kanto region, Tokai region and Kinki and Shikoku regions.
National Mar 25, 2021
Tepco apologizes to Niigata governor over nuclear plant security flaws
Following the revelation of problems at the plant, Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has decided to ban Tepco from moving nuclear fuel at the facility.
National Mar 20, 2021
In Miyagi Prefecture, where at least one person was injured, the quake measured up to a strong 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale to 7.
Asia Pacific / Science & Health Mar 18, 2021
Five pioneering Asian scientists to look out for this year
by Alex Jackson
A recent growth in science investment in the region has seen researchers making waves in a range of disciplines.