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The death toll from heavy rains in Japan has climbed to six with 10 others still missing, authorities said on Monday. However, search and rescue efforts continue in Noto region in Ishikawa province in central Japan which was badly hit by a powerful earthquake in January. ( read original story ...)

Two huge earthquakes 17 years apart robbed Shoichi Miyakoshi first of his wife, and then his home."She was the only victim in that earthquake, 17 years ago," he said. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s meteorological agency has issued its highest warning for the Ishikawa region as heavy rain and flooding submerges buildings and triggers landslides in the area still recovering from a massive earthquake that struck on New Year's Day. ( read original story ...)

Two huge earthquakes 17 years apart robbed Shoichi Miyakoshi first of his wife, and then his home. "She was the only victim in that earthquake, 17 years ago," he said. ( read original story ...)

More than 100 areas in the region were isolated, with roads blocked due to landslides. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)