Japan is no stranger to severe earthquakes. It lies on the Ring of Fire, an area of intense seismic and volcanic activity on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. “Japan sits on the boundaries of ...

The IAEA claims the soil meets safety standards, but critics argue spreading the contamination is dangerous and could lead to ...

More than 13 years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan has started to remove a small piece of melted radioactive fuel ...

There were no reports of serious damage and tsunami advisories were later lifted. Earlier Japan’s earthquake monitors said the magnitude was 6.9, before this was revised up to 7.1. Officials ...

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.

An EERIE photo shows a “ghost” lurking in a rural Japanese school that was abandoned following the tragic 2011 Fukushima ...

The ribbon-like oarfish hovers in the water, creates a bioluminescent glow and is said to warn of an upcoming earthquake.

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we take an in-depth look at Japan’s problems at home and abroad.