In times of disaster, Japan's hazard maps provide crucial information
July's deadly mudslide in Shizuoka has put renewed focus on hazard maps for areas at risk from floods, landslides and other natural catastrophes.
The Kanto-Koshin region, including Tokyo, exited the rainy season three days earlier than in a normal year.
Suga vows all-out recovery efforts in visit to site of fatal mudslide
The prime minister also called for speeding up research on linear rainbands that are known to bring torrential downpours.
Improper soil accumulation suspected of leading to Japan mudslide
Local authorities say an estimated 54,000 cubic meters of soil which had been brought to a mountainside by a real estate management firm exacerbated the disaster.
Around 330,000 told to evacuate as rain batters Sea of Japan coast
The Meteorological Agency warned of heavy rain and the risk of flooding and landslides across parts of Shimane and Tottori prefectures through Wednesday and Thursday.
Risk of another calamity hampers search for mudslide victims in Japan
Intermittent rain and the risk of a secondary disaster posed challenges for rescue workers racing against time in the city of Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Search continues for 20 missing people after deadly mudslide in Shizuoka
The tragedy is a sobering reminder of how extreme rain events are becoming a new normal both in Japan and abroad as global temperatures continue to rise.
Rainy season starts in Tokyo area seven days later than average
The rainy season in Tokyo and neighboring areas in the Kanto-Koshin region of eastern and central Japan appears to have started, seven days later than average and three days later than last year, the Meteorological Agency said Monday. Rainy days are expected to continue for ...
Rainy season in western Japan arrives earlier than ever
The Kinki region likely entered the rainy season Sunday, 25 days earlier than last year and 21 days earlier than average.
China's poor have to pay the price when natural disasters hit
For the authorities, it makes sense to flood vast rural areas that contribute less to the country’s gross domestic product.
Struggling to cope with a protracted rainy season that took forever to end
Summer has been a damp squib so far this year for many parts of the country, with annual events canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on top of a protracted rainy season that seemingly took an eternity to end. Last year’s rainy season hung ...
Despite rainy season's end, Japan's festive summer still chilled by coronavirus
From Akita to Fukuoka, the cancellation of famous festivals and other events is putting a damper on Japan's idyllic summers.
