Natural disasters

Deadly Japan floods halt factories across industrial base Kyushu

Production stoppages hit Toyota, Panasonic and Toto

July 8, 2020 00:02 JST

Toyota closes three factories in Kyushu out of caution as heavy rain persists

July 7, 2020 15:55 JST

Dozens die on the island of Kyushu in heavy flooding as river overflows

July 6, 2020 19:39 JST

Some 1,500 people evacuate amid mudslides, power outages in Kyushu

July 6, 2020 13:37 JST

Local governments order more than 200,000 residents to take shelter

July 4, 2020 13:50 JST

Disaster likely to renew pressure for industry regulation

July 2, 2020 20:35 JST

39 nations at risk as public funds are diverted to fight COVID-19

June 3, 2020 17:57 JST

Amid COVID-19, Modi vows to 'salvage our crops' as drones and helicopters readied

June 1, 2020 17:49 JST

First superstorm in 20 years adds to challenges amid COVID-19 pandemic

May 20, 2020 14:53 JST

Namie has a 7-Eleven and world-class energy plant but still needs people

March 11, 2020 16:29 JST