A year on from Japan's Noto Peninsula Earthquake, rural communities are struggling to rebuild. An Australian chef, together ...

In 2019, Max Lamb spent a lot of time in Japan – not for a sabbatical or a holiday, but to master the Urushi techniques of the craftspeople living in Wajima, in Ishikawa prefecture, on the northern ...

A powerful earthquake that hit Japan's Noto Peninsula nearly a year ago has led to moves to help spread disaster-related information to foreign nationals. The magnitude 7.6 quake that struck the ...

The 7.6-magnitude quake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 1 highlighted the need for improvements to ensure foreign nationals who do not speak Japanese are informed ...

WAJIMA, Ishikawa Prefecture—Early risers in the northern Noto Peninsula before dawn on Oct. 11 marveled at the Northern Lights in the sky over the sea, a rare spectacle so far south. An Asahi ...

A quarter of the buildings show signs of decay or structural damage. The Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake highlighted a serious problem with abandoned homes. Many of these vacant buildings ...

Japan’s former emperor Akihito, left, and former empress Michiko at their residence in Tokyo (AP) The former emperor is reportedly concerned about the extensive damage in the Noto Peninsula ...

This photo taken on Dec. 11, 2024, shows former Emperor Akihito, left, and his wife former Empress Michiko in Tokyo. (Photo courtesy of Imperial Household Agency/Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's ...

Get ready for a long weekend in Qatar as the National Day holidays arrive! With the winter weather setting the stage, it's time to celebrate the nation's rich heritage and vibrant culture with an ...

The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:30 JST, December 25, 2024 Two bypasses will open to traffic this week along National Route 249 in the northern part of Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, which has been closed ...