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 ...

Thousands of families lost their homes when the 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's remote Noto peninsula on New Year's Day. Children in the affected areas need food and shelter and basic support ...

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Learning From First Responders Delays in rescue are said to have been a serious problem in the January 1st quake that hit the Noto Peninsula in Japan. As experts are ...

The earthquake is believed to be connected to the deadly magnitude-7.6 temblor that devastated the Noto region on New Year’s Day. A seismic intensity of upper 5 on the Japanese scale of 7 was ...

Officials check the level of damage in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Oct. 21, 2024, a month after torrential rain hit the ...

Tokyo, Oct. 25 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government Friday decided to designate the damage from torrential rain that struck the Noto Peninsula in central Japan in September as a disaster of ...

At least six people have been confirmed dead on Japan’s Noto Peninsula after floods struck an area still recovering from a major earthquake nine months ago. Heavy rain pounded the area over the ...

Image: Sean Pavone/iStock The Noto Peninsula is the northern tip of Ishikawa Prefecture that juts out into the Sea of Japan. With scenic views and small towns perfect for experiencing local culture, ...

On New Year's Day a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake, and several smaller earthquakes, shook Japan's remote Noto Peninsula, killing 241 people and leaving a further 11 missing. About 55,000 ...

The epicentre of the 7.6 quake was the Noto peninsula, in central Japan. The Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, said that emergency services were locked in a "race against time" to rescue survivors.

(Kyodo) KANAZAWA (Kyodo) -- Voters in Ishikawa Prefecture, struck by a strong earthquake on the Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day, are calling for government support for swift reconstruction ...

This is the first time that the U.S. military will provide assistance to an earthquake-affected area in Japan since 2016. A series of tragedies thus far in 2024 shows why it’s high time to ...