Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for example, has never seen a death or serious injury due to an earthquake or ...

Discover Japan’s Noto Peninsula on a 5-day Walk Japan tour blending cuisine, hot springs and culture while supporting ...

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Oregon's Governor designates February as Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness Month to promote disaster preparedness.

Japanese contemporary artist Yoshitomo Nara has teamed up to create a line of merchandise and the official poster for FireAid ...

U.S. military Black Hawk helicopters, like the one involved in a fatal collision with a passenger jet near Washington D.C.

More than ¥300 million was raised by the end of last year through crowdfunding for craftspeople and workshops of Wajima ...

The two Russian figure skating coaches killed in the American Airlines crash were two-time Olympians and former world ...

The Miyagi Prefectural Government in northeastern Japan invited ambassadors to Japan, representatives, and other officials from 11 countries/regions -- India, South Korea, Vietnam, Kuwait, Cambodia, ...

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Japan traveller, this under-the-radar prefecture next to Fukuoka should be ...

Two bills before the General Assembly could fast-track nuclear power plant construction to address the state’s energy ...

Taipei, the capital and largest city of Taiwan, has a variety of incredible places to explore. I was pleasantly surprised by ...