Japan's nuclear plants faced global scrutiny after the devastating 2011 tsunami triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake.

For a deeper exploration of Japanese history in Kansai, head to Nara Prefecture. Nara City was Japan's capital during the 8th Century, and many shrines and temples constructed during that time are ...

When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Japan time. Shake data is as of ...

This map shows the locations of Japan's 17 major nuclear power plants ... The Nankai Trough region has a history of powerful and deadly earthquakes. A 1946 quake off Shikoku claimed more than ...