Thousands of Japanese residents are using ancient 'hikiya' methods to manually relocate Hirosaki Castle, showcasing a remarkable community effort.
Japanese cities like Osaka, Fukuoka, and Sapporo are actively competing to be designated as a potential backup capital to Tokyo.
Venezuela and Japan's earthquake responses highlight differing capacities and approaches to disaster management, influenced by economic, infrastructural, and societal factors.
Japan's Kumamoto prefecture showcases advanced quake-proof infrastructure that helped avert major disaster after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake.
Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands, seized from Japan in WWII, escalates a long-standing territorial dispute and draws sharp criticism from Tokyo.
Kumamoto, Japan, has significantly improved its earthquake preparedness with resilient buildings and community search and rescue training.
Robots are being deployed in Japan's northern cherry blossom farms to assist aging farmers and deter bears, offering a technological solution to demographic challenges.
Rescuers in Japan's Kumamoto face extreme heat during earthquake recovery, risking heatstroke for themselves and displaced residents.
Kumamoto, Japan's mountainous region, is no stranger to frequent earthquakes, shaping its infrastructure and community resilience.
A Russian military intelligence officer, accused of using Aeroflot's Tokyo office for espionage, has fled Japan following a report.