Natural disasters

Volcano in southwestern Japan erupts, no reports of injuries

Mt. Sakurajima is one of the country's most active volcanos

April 25, 2021 03:03 JST

Hundreds of buildings in several cities damaged

April 11, 2021 00:05 JST

About 30,000 hit by floods; ongoing storm hinders evacuation efforts

April 5, 2021 20:20 JST

April 4, 2021 17:27 JST

Plans to meet surging home demand go underwater as rain wreaks havoc

March 25, 2021 12:06 JST

Morrison warns of evolving and 'extremely dangerous' ongoing emergency

March 22, 2021 20:16 JST

Temblor strikes same area devastated by 2011 disaster

March 20, 2021 20:26 JST

Locals balk at official designations, citing hit to property values

March 12, 2021 08:05 JST

Unprecedented time of crisis brought humanity to life

March 11, 2021 17:00 JST

Pouring funds into rebuilding proves easier than tempting back residents

March 11, 2021 16:11 JST