Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

It’s why “the Japanese government also emphasizes preparation to avoid another major tragedy like the 2011 earthquake,” he added. Japan is largely recognized to be a world leader in ...

The Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11 ... Trains automatically halt, and people are given time to prepare before the more damaging S-waves strike.

Navigating earthquakes is a tricky part of living in Japan. In the average year, Japanese people are shaken around 1,500 times. While most of these are minor shakes, experts say Japan is due for a ...

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File photo taken in July 1993 shows the Aonae district in the southern part of Okushiri Island burning after an earthquake off the southwest coast of Hokkaido. (Photo Credit Kyodo) SENDAI (Japan), ...

Japan faces the constant risk of natural calamities striking anywhere at any time. To save as many lives as possible, it is ...

A year after a natural disaster, the resilient artisans of Japan’s Noto Peninsula are forging ahead—with great help from the ...

Tokyo: Japan on Tuesday marks the 14th anniversary since a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the nation in ... our ...

(Kyodo) SENDAI (Kyodo) -- Japan has more than 400 small, inhabited islands that are uniquely exposed to the risks of natural disasters. In the event of a major earthquake, the islands' inherent ...

Last August, a team of officials from Mie in central Japan visited Okushiri Island to learn about disaster preparedness from those who experienced the quake firsthand. They did so due to the ...