National Jul 9, 2020
Rescuers battle to reach thousands trapped by floods in Kyushu
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many people have opted not to evacuate to shelters and have stayed at home for fear of becoming infected.
National Jul 8, 2020
Torrential rains lash southwestern and central Japan, 870,000 instructed to evacuate
Meteorological Agency urged the public to remain vigilant even as it downgraded its alert for heavy rain from the highest level in some municipalities.
National Jul 8, 2020
Masks, disinfectant, social distancing: Japan faces disasters amid pandemic
by Sakura Murakami
Authorities have been warning local officials for months to include virus measures in disaster preparations.
National Jul 7, 2020
At least 53 dead as torrential rains and floodwaters hit Kyushu
Rescuers race against the clock to find survivors as heavy rains continue to submerge region.
National Jul 6, 2020
The Meteorological Agency on Monday also issued a Level 5 alert for heavy rain, its highest warning, for Nagasaki, Saga and Fukuoka prefectures in Kyushu.
National Jul 6, 2020
40 confirmed or feared dead as unprecedented downpour wreaks havoc in Kyushu
Rescuers plucked people from their homes in Kumamoto after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides.
National Jul 5, 2020
IN PICTURES: Torrential rains and flooding devastates Kumamoto
Torrential rain over the weekend triggered massive floods and mudslides across Kumamoto Prefecture, leading to large-scale evacuations, several fatalities and many serious injuries.
National Jul 4, 2020
15 feared dead as unprecedented downpour wreaks havoc in Kyushu
More than 203,000 residents in Kumamoto and Kagoshima prefectures were ordered to evacuate early Saturday as the torrential rain spurred floods and mudslides.
National Jun 5, 2020
Kumamon makes surprise visit to nursery to encourage hand-washing
Friday's visit marks the first time the mascot has appeared in public since April 1, when it began refraining from participating in events due to the pandemic.
National / Politics Jun 3, 2020
Kumamoto vice governor to take on Yuriko Koike in Tokyo gubernatorial election
Ono, who is originally from Tokyo, said he has both Tokyo and regional perspectives.
National | Regional Voices: Kyushu May 29, 2020
Japan’s farming and fisheries schools struggle to move lessons online
Students who are required to go through practical training, sometimes so they can attain national qualifications, are not able to carry that out at present.
National / Science & Health May 19, 2020
With Japan's schools out, more teens seek advice on pregnancy
Amid COVID-19 epidemic, one consultation center in Kobe saw inquiries double in March, with 70 percent coming from teenagers.