25, raising the death toll to nine from destruction caused by record torrential rain over the weekend on the Noto Peninsula. The body was discovered under mud and debris after excavators dug about ...

WAJIMA, Ishikawa Prefecture—Early risers in the northern Noto Peninsula before dawn on Oct. 11 marveled at the Northern Lights in the sky over the sea, a rare spectacle so far south. An Asahi ...

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

At least six people have been confirmed dead on Japan’s Noto Peninsula after floods struck an area still recovering from a major earthquake nine months ago. Heavy rain pounded the area over the ...

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 ...

A pair of world-renowned musicians have held a concert on Japan's Noto Peninsula to give encouragement to people affected by ...

A schematic diagram of the faulting processes of the 2024 M7.6 Noto Peninsula earthquake sequence. The crustal processes and faults broken during the long-lasting intense earthquake swarm are ...

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Mugen Estate Co., Ltd. (JP:3299) has released an update. Mugen Estate Co., Ltd. has donated 30 million yen to aid recovery efforts following the devastating torrential rains in the Noto Peninsula.

This is the first time that the U.S. military will provide assistance to an earthquake-affected area in Japan since 2016. A series of tragedies thus far in 2024 shows why it’s high time to ...