This is the first reactor barred in Japan under stricter safety protocols adopted after the Fukushima disaster.

Japan’s nuclear watchdog on Wednesday formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region for a restart, ...

The government is estimating that the Noto Peninsula earthquake caused damage to buildings and infrastructure totaling 1.1 trillion to 2.6 trillion yen ($7.44 billion to $17.59 billion ...

SUZU, Ishikawa Prefecture–Four months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake and ensuing tsunami, the latest aerial images reveal that many devastated neighborhoods remain largely unchanged from ...

Officials check the level of damage in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Oct. 21, 2024, a month after torrential rain hit the ...

Nakano expressed his willingness to visit areas stricken by major natural disasters this year, including the Noto Peninsula, ...

The government, its makeup in flux after the governing party lost seats this week, will soon need to make decisions that will ...

In the hours and days after a big earthquake, you want to remain on alert for any more tremors that may occur in the same area. "Ima sugu kanoo na kagiri takai tokoro e nigeru koto." (Evacuate ...

Located on the Sea of Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture once held a powerful place in feudal Japan. We can see this legacy today at ...

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Learning From First Responders Delays in rescue are said to have been a serious problem in the January 1st quake that hit the Noto Peninsula in Japan. As experts are ...

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Mugen Estate Co., Ltd. has donated 30 million yen to aid recovery efforts following the devastating torrential rains in the Noto Peninsula. This initiative is part of the company’s commitment to ...