The move marks the first intrusion by Chinese official vessels into the Japanese waters around the islands since June 14, the Japan Coast Guard said.

More than 800 tremors have shaken the southwestern Tokara Islands over the past 11 days, including a 5.6-magnitude quake on Wednesday.

Japan plans to build an underground bomb shelter on its westernmost island that’s capable of housing up to 200 people.

Elders in Okinawa remain physically active well into their 90s and beyond. Their secret? Purposeful movement, deep community ...

The project was started bearing in mind a possible emergency over Taiwan in the Nansei southwestern island region.

The Japanese government plans to begin subsidising long-term evacuation facilities in the Sakishima archipelago, at the ...

Visiting Japan in July is an unforgettable experience. Summer is in full swing, with vibrant festivals, seasonal treats, and ...

The Japanese government is taking uncomfortable steps to prepare its citizens for a possible future war that its military ...

The Japanese government has two civilian shelter models in development. One is a short-term plan using reinforced existing ...

More than 4,000 people on Monday filled an Okinawa park to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's final WWII battle.

Okinawa marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island. With global tensions escalating, its governor said on June 23 it is the ...

TOKYO -- The Japanese government will set up the country's first long-stay evacuation shelters on an island near Taiwan by ...