Extreme weather, a recent earthquake and an influx of hungry tourists are among several factors that have caused a rice shortage across Japan and forced stores to limit purchases of the country's staple food. ( read original story ...)
Most detailed study yet of seismic activity links fault strength to likelihood of large earthquakes
Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with thousands of small earthquakes occurring each year, and the continuous threat of a "big one. ( read original story ...)
Global impact | Japan faces uncertainties amid threats from China abroad and political and earthquake fears at home
In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we take an in-depth look at Japan’s problems at home and abroad. ( read original story ...)
Research Links Fault Strength to Major Earthquake Risk
Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with over 100,00 small earthquakes occurring ... ( read original story ...)
OCD reaffirms vow to strengthen ties with Japan
THE Office of Civil Defense (OCD) assured the public on Monday there would be continued efforts to strengthen ties with Japan on disaster risk reduction. In a statement, OCD Administrator Ariel ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to deploy smaller rescue vehicles after lessons learned from Noto quake
Based on the experience, the agency plans to provide disaster response teams with smaller rescue vehicles capable of operating over rough and narrow roads. ( read original story ...)
Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no major damage reported
TOKYO (Reuters) -An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit southwestern Japan on Thursday, triggering tsunami advisories, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, but there were no immediate signs ... ( read original story ...)
Giant oarfish: The ‘doomsday’ fish of legend that supposedly foreshadows earthquakes
The ribbon-like oarfish hovers in the water, creates a bioluminescent glow and is said to warn of an upcoming earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Japanese man goes diving every week to find body of wife who went missing during 2011 tsunami
Japan endured the strongest earthquake in its recorded history followed by a severe tsunami. The Tohoku tsunami involved waves 40 meters/132 feet high and over 15,500 deaths. Over 450,000 people lost ... ( read original story ...)
Caught on camera: Metro station platform swings, turns dark as earthquake hits Japan
Japan was hit by a series of earthquakes on New Year's Day, killing at least 12 people and bringing the island nation to almost a standstill. News footage and videos that have surfaced on social media ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ghost’ pictured stalking halls of abandoned Japanese school left to rot after devastating Fukushima earthquake
An EERIE photo shows a “ghost” lurking in a rural Japanese school that was abandoned following the tragic 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident. Creepy pictures inside the derelict ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ghost’ pictured stalking halls of abandoned Japanese school left to rot after devastating Fukushima earthquake
An EERIE photo shows a “ghost” lurking in a rural Japanese school that was abandoned following the tragic 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident. Creepy pictures inside the derelict ... ( read original story ...)
Book Review: Predicting Disasters: Earthquakes, Scientists and Uncertainty in Modern Japan
This history of Japanese earthquake prediction provides a compelling account of how disaster policies are made and unmade. It offers interesting insights into Japan’s post-war development and its ... ( read original story ...)
Rebuilding houses remains challenge 8 months after Noto Peninsula earthquake
Securing housing remains a major challenge in Ishikawa Prefecture and nearby areas of central Japan as Sunday marks eight months since a major earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Tsunami Warning: What Travelers Must Know About the Checkered Flags
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a high likelihood of an earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough in the Pacific Ocean on the 8th. Authorities are raising warning levels and taking extensive ... ( read original story ...)
West Coast in ‘danger’ as megathrust fault study shows big earthquake may be ‘imminent’
Tectonic plates can periodically lock up and build stress over vast areas. When the stress is eventually released, it can cause a explosive aftermath. ( read original story ...)