Japan, a country well-acquainted with seismic activity, experiences roughly 1,500 earthquakes annually due to its location on ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about a "half-cracked" scenario for a predicted megaquake along the Nankai Trough ･･･ ...

A “megaquake” and the resulting tsunami could cause 298,000 deaths in Japan and damages worth up to $2 trillion, according to a new government estimate quoted by AFP on Monday.The updated figures ...

The Japanese government estimates that there is a 70-80 percent chance of a megaquake occurring within 30 years.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its first advisory of a megaquake, along the Nankai Trough, which is a 900-km undersea fault that runs from Kyushu to Shizuoka, in August 2024. The ...

The government is calling on manufacturers to diversify their production bases and suppliers to mitigate the risks.

The Japanese government has issued an urgent warning over the catastrophic damage which could be caused by an impending ...

A Japanese woman who has become famous for eerily predicting the future has given a terrifying warning for her country. Many ...

In recent days, the Chinese Embassy in Japan has issued a critical safety advisory urging Chinese nationals in Japan to remain vigilant and prepared for potential earthquake disasters. This advisory ...

The Chinese Embassy in Japan issued a notice on Monday reminding Chinese nationals to remain vigilant and take precautions ...

A woman dubbed the ‘Japanese Baba Vanga’, Ryo Tatsuki, has an eerily similar 2025 prediction to the real Baba Vanga.

Japan's staple food is in short supply and everything from bad harvests to rising tourist numbers is being blamed ...