Month: January 2024

As another major quake struck Japan, the country was still reckoning with the nuclear crisis triggered by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and a tsunami of 13 years ago. ( read original story ...)

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck Japan on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. ( read original story ...)

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has appointed Alastair McAlpine as the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, set to open in August 2024. With over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience and a history with the Four Seasons brand, ( read original story ...)

OSAKA—Osaka Ishin no Kai, a regional political party, said it gave stern verbal warnings to five members who harassed others in the party, but it did not disclose details, citing privacy concerns. ( read original story ...)

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Monday afternoon, triggering tsunami warnings. Follow here for live updates. ( read original story ...)

Japanese public broadcaster NHK said the height of the water could reach 16.5 feet and urged people to flee to highest places as soon as possible. ( read original story ...)

Japan Meteorological Agency issueds tsunami warnings for coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama.   08:49Gavin Blair Footage from Wajima city of collapsed and damaged houses, ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO—A tsunami warning was in effect on the west coast of Japan after a powerful earthquake. ( read original story ...)

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit central Japan on Monday, prompting officials to issue a tsunami warning and urge people to move to higher ground. NHK TV warned waves ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued tsunami alerts Monday after a series of strong quakes in the Sea of Japan. The Japan Meterological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures ... ( read original story ...)

Warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency applies to Ishikawa prefecture, as well as Niigata and Toyama ... ( read original story ...)

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Monday afternoon, triggering tsunami warnings in Japan, according to the United States Geological Survey and the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)

Japan issued a tsunami warning for its almost all of its western coast after a powerful earthquake with a magnitude 7.6 hit off the Noto Peninsula about 300 km (190 miles) from Tokyo on Monday. ( read original story ...)

Officials ordered residents of the Noto Peninsula to leave for higher ground immediately, warning that there could be waves as high as five meters. ( read original story ...)