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 ...

Japan's top court said Thursday it had finalised the acquittal of two former executives from the operator of the Fukushima ...

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.

Navigating earthquakes is a tricky part of living in Japan. In the average year, Japanese people are shaken around 1,500 ...

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 ...