Two vending machines in this western Japan city will offer free food and drinks in times of disaster such as typhoons or a Nankai Trough・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Photo shows pedestal in nuke reactor suffered more damage
The Fukushima plant went into triple meltdown after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami struck in March 2011, causing nuclear fuel to melt through the bottom of the pressure vessel. ( read original story ...)
When the big one hits, what will you do? Some advice from Japan on earthquake survival
The Mainichi Shimbun has put together information advising what you can do when a major earthquake strikes, including how to protect yourself physical ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake: 5.8-magnitude tremor hits Volcano Islands, Japan region
5.8-magnitude tremor hits Volcano Islands, Japan region. This is a developing story. Please come back later for more updates ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Japan Disneyland tourists crouch after early earthquake announcement
Japan, one of the world's most seismically active countries, is known for its Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system that alerts people if a quake of magnitude 5 or higher is expected. The EEW system aims to mitigate earthquake damage by allowing people to take shelter and leave dangerous areas in case strong tremors jolt a ...
6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, no tsunami
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Friday shook eastern Japan, including Tokyo, but officials said there were no threats of a tsunami. ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning
A strong earthquake shook Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan on Friday, but no tsunami warning was issued. The magnitude 6.1 quake was centered off the east coast of Chiba Peninsula at a depth of ... ( read original story ...)
No Saudis hurt in eastern Japan earthquake: Embassy confirms
Saudi Gazette reportTOKYO — Saudi Arabia's embassy in Japan said that it is following up the earthquake that hit eastern Japan, confirming the safety of all the Saudi citizens there.The embassy has ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake jolts eastern Japan, no tsunami warning, NHK reports
An earthquake shook eastern Japan with a magnitude of 6.2, according to public broadcaster NHK. The temblor shook buildings in Tokyo as well as the surrounding prefectures, according to local media. ( read original story ...)
Starbucks: All But 10 Japan Stores Now Open
Starbucks CEO says around 100 of its 900 Japanese locations closed because of the Japan earthquake and tsunami, 10 of which were permanently destroyed. Starbucks CEO says around 100 of its 900 ... ( read original story ...)
Transforming Fukushima, Japan Into A “Region Of Recovery”
Great East Japan Earthquake, new video from the Fukushima Prefecture, "Fukushima Now," highlights reconstruction progress. ( read original story ...)
Top 10 world news: 6.2 earthquake jolts Japan, Russian missile strikes clinic in Ukraine’s Dnipro and more
A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted eastern Tokyo city in Japan on Friday. On the other hand, A Cambodian man lost his life in a brutal attack by at least 40 crocodiles. The incident occurred at his family’s reptile farm in Siem Reap. ( read original story ...)
Strong 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Eastern Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan on Friday. Representational Image A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan on Friday evening. The epicenter of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake Update
Latest reports from the US Geological Survey have upgraded the quake that hit northeast Japan today to 8.9. If this is confirmed, it would make it the fifth biggest earthquake since 1900. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolts Japan’s Tokyo, no tsunami warning
According to official broadcaster NHK, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck eastern Japan on Friday night. According to local media, the earthquake struck around 1003 GMT, rattling buildings in Tokyo and nearby prefectures. However ... ( read original story ...)
Japan nuclear watchdog asks Fukushima plant operator to assess risk from reactor damage
A nuclear watchdog has asked the operator of Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant to assess possible risks resulting from damage that was found in a key supporting structure ... ( read original story ...)