Japan faced a massive earthquake, a huge tsunami, and a nuclear meltdown. All things considered, they fared pretty well. Why?

Local governments hope to teach future generations about the destructive nature of the tsunami that followed the March 2011 ...

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

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck off the northeastern Japanese prefecture of Fukushima on Friday, ...

A renowned art museum in Kanazawa will be temporarily closed from around May 2027 for repairs due to aging facilities as wel ...

Scientists know that natural disasters have negative health effects on survivors, but long-term observations are lacking. To ...

Since the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, Fukushima has made a remarkable recovery, reclaiming its status as a ...

Japan has spent decades making its buildings more resilient to earthquakes. Similar changes could be difficult for the US to ...

An elusive oarfish was spotted in the shallow waters of Baja California Sur, along Mexico's Pacific Coast. Known for its long ...

Japan says it will increase its reliance on nuclear energy in a major policy shift as it seeks to meet growing demand from ...

A memorial service has been held in Christchurch, southern New Zealand, to mark the 14th anniversary of a massive earthquake ...