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

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

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

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

Scientists know that natural disasters have negative health effects on survivors, but long-term observations are lacking. To help fill this gap, a research team has investigated the connection between ...

Since the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, Fukushima has made a remarkable recovery, reclaiming its status as a popular tourist destination and attracting visitors from around the world.

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

Grouting is a widely used construction technique that involves injecting stabilizing materials into soil to ensure structural stability, which is especially beneficial in earthquake-prone regions. Now ...

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

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

Nearly 80 percent of municipalities within 30 kilometers of 15 nuclear power plants across Japan have a lower proportion of ...

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.