The 62-year-old was driven by a sense of responsibility for the pets being abandoned as “it came about because of the ...

Jakarta is one of the largest cities in the world and one of the most earthquake-prone. It is located within the Pacific Ring ...

A strong earthquake originating in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture rocked the Tokyo metropolitan area at 9:08 a.m. on March 21, sparking concerns of landslides and delaying several ...

In some places, the earthquake extended the coastline by as much as 250 meters, or about 820 feet, according to a statement from the University of Tokyo. That's about the length of 2.2 American ...

The next big earthquake in Japan could strike anytime. Learn about the risks, expert predictions and steps to stay safe and ...

Mitsubishi Estate Co. has installed in its high-rise buildings the Yuremasu network, the emergency earthquake warning system that was developed by Mieruka Bousai Co., a Tokyo technology start-up.

On January 1, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan, leading to significant power outages in Tokyo. Tsunami warnings were issued for the central and west coast regions ...

Walk through Japan’s energetic urban heart and see a vibrant, creative culture that bounced back from war and natural disaster. Pedestrians, shoppers, and people-watchers stroll on Chuo-dori in ...

In 2007, the Japan Meteorological Society launched its "Earthquake Early Warning System" (EEWS). The J-Alert system can also broadcast to TVs, radios, and cellphones. Tokyo even has a radio ...

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has published ... things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan. If you’re on public transport: Follow the same ...