Western Japanese city of Okayama lifts all evacuation orders
Officials in the western Japanese city of Okayama have lifted all the evacuation orders that they issued to residents. They ...
In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...
Rain brings some relief to wildfire-hit Imabari City, western Japan
Rain has helped to suppress forest fires in Imabari City in the western Japanese prefecture of Ehime. Our site uses cookies ...
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Yellow sand blankets cities across Japan
The Meteorological Agency says the phenomenon, which could reduce visibility in some regions to under 5 kilometers, is ...
Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate in at least 2 areas
TOKYO (AP) — Wildfires have hit several regions in western Japan, injuring at least two people, forcing dozens of residents ...
The World from PRX on MSN9 天
Japan’s aging population is pushing shrinking cities to grapple with a new reality
As Japan’s population ages, cities like Yubari have to choose between finding new ways to attract more residents or focusing ...
Nikkei Asia5 天
A cut above: Japanese city lures tourists with traditional blade industry
GIFU, Japan -- With 800 years of sword-making tradition, the city of Seki in Japan's Gifu prefecture is tapping its claim to ...