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A memorial event in Fukushima City commemorated the 14th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized the government’s commitment to restoration and the importance of long-term recovery …
Fukushima City Memorial Event Commemorates 14 Years Since Earthquake Read More
On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced a devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake, resulting in widespread casualties and displacement. The disaster prompted a reevaluation of Japan’s disaster response systems, emphasizing proactive support …
Reflections on the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake: Lessons Learned and Future Preparedness Read More
On March 11, Japan observed the 14th anniversary of the disasters that led to over 22,000 fatalities. The catastrophic earthquake and tsunami of 2011 caused significant devastation, particularly at the …
Japan Commemorates 14 Years Since March 11 Disasters Read More
Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old Indian-origin student, was last seen at a beach in Punta Cana on March 6, 2023. Authorities are searching for her after she went missing from the …
Search Continues for Sudiksha Konanki, Missing US Student in Dominican Republic Read More
The Ofunato wildfire has been contained, being Japan’s largest in over fifty years, engulfing approximately 2,900 hectares. Evacuation orders have been lifted for some, but many residents remain affected. The …
Containment of Iwate Wildfire: Japan’s Largest in Half a Century Read More
Researchers in Japan warn that unreleased stress energy at the Chishima Trench could lead to a magnitude 9 mega-quake. A study predicts a 7-40% chance of a significant quake within …
Japan Researchers Warn of Potential Mega-Quake from Chishima Trench Stress Energy Read More
Residents in Ofunato, Iwate, are returning home as evacuation orders are partially lifted after a forest fire. On Friday, six districts were cleared for 415 households, followed by additional lifts …
Residents of Ofunato, Iwate, Begin Returning Home After Fire Evacuations Lifted Read More
Ofunato City authorities are considering the lifting of evacuation orders due to wildfires, following two days without new outbreaks and recent rainfall. While some orders have been lifted, 11 percent …
Ofunato Authorities Evaluate Wildfire Evacuation Orders Amid Improving Conditions Read More
A recent discovery of 744 letters from Japanese students reveals gratitude for U.S. aid after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. President Calvin Coolidge organized a rapid response, providing $10.6 million …
Discovering 744 Letters of Gratitude from Japanese Students After 1923 Earthquake Read More
Rainfall has significantly halted the spread of a severe wildfire in Japan, which has caused one fatality and forced over 4,500 evacuations. The blaze, spanning approximately 2,900 hectares, is the …
Rain Helps Control Japan’s Severe Wildfire After Record Dry Conditions Read More