Japan's nuclear plants faced global scrutiny after the devastating 2011 tsunami triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake.
KOBE (Kyodo) -- The western Japan city of Kobe and nearby areas on Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the magnitude-7.3 earthquake that killed over 6,400 people, with many hoping to keep alive ...
Toyo, Japan - January 13, 2025 The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Middle Army conducts an anti-disaster drill in Toyo in the western Japan prefecture of Kochi on Jan. 13, 2025, simulating a ...
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off south-western Japan late on Monday, causing small tsunamis in the area but no major damage was reported. The quake was detected around 18km off the Kyushu ...
Two of Japan's nuclear power plants were rattled on Monday when a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southwest Japan, prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the region. This map shows the ...
The life-preserving backpack is the brainchild of newspaper delivery agent Joji Shimizu who was left dumbfounded by the loss of life at a public elementary school in northeastern Japan as a ...
Ishinomaki was mauled more than any other municipality by the magnitude-9.0 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami that struck on March 11, 2011. Close to 4,000 residents lost their lives.
The western Japan city of Kobe and nearby areas on Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the magnitude-7.3 earthquake that killed over 6,400 people, with many hoping to keep alive the memories as the ...
False. This clip shows a tsunami in the country in 2011. A video from 2011 is being shared on social media with claims suggesting it shows scenes following a recent earthquake in Japan. The clip shows ...