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The Shinmoedake volcano, located on the border of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, continued to erupt on Thursday, July 3, ...

TOKYO: Japan has warned of a 70–80% chance of a magnitude 8–9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, ...

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Ogura can still remember that terrible morning in August, 80 years ago. Her older brother, who later died of cancer from ...

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Hayama offers cleaner beaches, better vibes, chill events and views of Mt. Fuji, all just a short ride from Tokyo.