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Allen County Public Library will host a charity concert Sunday to raise funds for those affected by Japan’s Noto Peninsula earthquake earlier this year, a press release announced. The concert, held ... ( read original story ...)

Five non-residential houses on Pulau Ubin will be restored for community and commercial use, as part of the next stage of The Ubin Project. There will also be an Ubin School initiative to promote ... ( read original story ...)

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 on Sunday struck the northeastern Japanese prefecture of Fukushima, said the ... ( read original story ...)

Once shadowed by disaster, Namie now thrives with innovative culinary delights and sustainable rebuilding initiatives, showcasing the enduring spirit of its community. ( read original story ...)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Japan’s Alinamin Pharmaceutical donated 2,000 earthquake kits and 4,000 bottles of vitamin C tablets to those affected by temblors in Hualien, on Friday (June 21). Hualien ... ( read original story ...)

For more than four centuries, a salt farming tradition has thrived on Japan's Noto Peninsula. However, this custom was endangered by an earthquake that devastated the scenic region on New Year's Day. ( read original story ...)

At approximately 4:10 p.m. on January 1, 2024, the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan was hit by a large earthquake with a moment magnitude (Mw) of 7.5. This earthquake, known as the 2024 ... ( read original story ...)

Thousands of people are still displaced following an earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture in Japan on Jan. 1. The epicenter of the quake was on the Noto Peninsula, an area known for its deep traditions, ... ( read original story ...)

Suzu City in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture plans to dismantle a facility that was featured at an international art festival. The structure was damaged by a powerful earthquake on New Year's Day. ( read original story ...)

Renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami expressed joy with how several of his short stories were adapted in American director Pierre Földes’ animated film “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman”, adding he wanted to see future interpretations of his work with ( read original story ...)

Residents of the Noto Peninsula in central Japan have been witnessing a curious surge in tourists, a mere five months after the region was severely damaged by a major earthquake. While some see the boost in tourism as a positive -- a way for people to grasp the reality ( read original story ...)

A confectionary shop in a Japanese city devastated by the New Year's Day earthquake is offering a special jelly for Father's Day. Evacuees are snapping up the gelatin desserts to celebrate the occasion. ( read original story ...)

Japan has been hit by a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake, prompting the issuance of tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for nearly 100,000 residents. The tremors struck the Ishikawa region and other areas nearby, resulting in the strongest quake the ... ( read original story ...)

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Buan, North Jeolla Province, shaking the entire region on the morning of June 12. The quake was the strongest detected in South Korea this year and the first time an earthquake with a magnitude of 4. ( read original story ...)

Human lives are currently at stake as reports suggest that an underwater fault line in the Pacific Ocean can create a megaquake along the west coast region, putting almost 10,000 US residents at risk. ( read original story ...)

Japan is prone to earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons–and has a rich history of resilience and innovation in disaster-risk reduction. During my visit, I delved into various aspects of their approach, from economic development and land-adjustment strategies ... ( read original story ...)