Heavy rainfall in western Japan halt bullet train services

Jul 10, 2023

West Japan Railway Co. claims that services were stopped starting at about 8:30 am. It took until 1 pm for the section between Hiroshima...

Heavy rainfall lashes western Japan; 3,70,000 urged to evacuate

Jul 08, 2023

At least 15 landslides and 20 locations in the city of Izumo were affected by overflowing rivers. According to the prefectural and city governments,...

Over 10 people injured in 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Japan

Jan 22, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], January 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Over 10 people were injured as a result of a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit southwestern and western...

Over 100 flights canceled due to heavy snowstorms in Japan

Dec 26, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], December 26 (ANI/Sputnik): More than 100 flights have been cancelled in Japan due to heavy snowstorms that hit the country's western and...

7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks central Japan, tsunami warning issued

Jan 01, 2024

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 rocked central Japan on Monday, leading to a tsunami warning for the country's western coast

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe confirmed dead after tragic shooting incident

Jul 08, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], July 8 : Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was on Friday confirmed dead after he was shot at during a campaign...