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On July 2-3, the Lithuanian National Museum's House of Histories will host Ainu Culture Days, inviting visitors to explore Ainu traditions, history, cultural preservation efforts, and contemporary life through a series of three lectures.
Mito experienced a sudden weather change with hail-like white pellets falling intensely, as temperatures were expected to rise to summer-like conditions in northern Japan and the Kanto-Koshin region.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit northern Japan, with Miyagi Prefecture experiencing significant tremors, but no tsunami warning was issued. Authorities confirmed no major damage or abnormalities at local nuclear power plants.
Fishermen in northern Japan are facing disruptions due to forest fires, which have led to a delay in the crucial sea urchin fishing season.
Large wildfires are currently raging across northern Japan, prompting the deployment of hundreds of firefighters to combat the blazes. One notable effort involves a tsunami survivor actively battling a wildfire to protect his hometown in Iwate Prefecture.
Over 1,000 firefighters are battling extensive forest fires in northern Japan, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents from their homes. The blazes have caused significant disruption and required a large-scale emergency response.
Firefighters in northern Japan are struggling to contain multiple blazes, leading to the evacuation of over 3,000 residents from affected areas.
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Japan, prompting an alert for a potential "mega-earthquake" in the coming days.
Coastal areas of northern Japan have been warned of an increased risk of a so-called 'mega-earthquake,' according to Sky News.
Nine divers were successfully rescued after being swept away by currents in northern Japan.
Dutch F-35 fighter jets are conducting air combat and ground target practice from Misawa airbase in northern Japan, with the stated goal of deterrence and readiness for combat if necessary.
On the 18th, temperatures rose, mainly in eastern and northern Japan, leading to April-like weather in various locations. In Tokyo, only two flowers bloomed on the sample tree for cherry blossoms, and since the criteria for declaring the start of blooming were not met, it has been postponed to after the 19th.
A northern Japanese city is highlighted as a thrilling foodie destination, praised for its 'unspoilt' and 'fun' culinary scene.
Several powerful earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.2 in northern Japan and a deadly double quake in Venezuela, have struck various regions across the world within a 24-hour period. Seismologists are investigating potential connections between these global seismic events.
The unique 'Dragon's Eye' natural phenomenon, where melting snow forms an eye-like shape on Mount Hachimantai, attracts thousands of tourists to northern Japan each spring.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck northern Japan, with authorities confirming that no tsunami warning has been issued.
Forest fires in northern Japan have negatively affected local fishermen, leading to a delay in the crucial sea urchin fishing season.
A powerful earthquake has hit northern Japan, prompting warnings from specialists about an elevated risk of a larger, 'mega-quake' in the region.
Major wildfires are raging across northern Japan, particularly in the mountainous Iwate Prefecture, leading to the evacuation of over 3,000 residents. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blazes, which pose a long-term threat to the region.
Wildfires are spreading towards a town in northern Japan, damaging buildings and prompting evacuation orders for residents in the affected area.
A powerful earthquake, with magnitudes reported between 7.4 and 7.7, struck off Japan's coast, triggering widespread tsunami warnings and evacuations. Authorities remain on high alert for potential aftershocks and further seismic activity, with an 80 cm tsunami already observed.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off the northern coast of Japan, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the affected regions.
Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a warning for severe weather, with heavy rain in Western Japan and strong winds along the coast, while Eastern and Northern Japan are expected to experience rough weather from tonight, urging caution for strong winds, high waves, landslides, and flooding.
A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake occurred off northern Japan's Sanriku coast at a shallow depth, with no immediate reports of damage.
Gkids has acquired US, Canadian, UK, and Irish distribution rights to Look Back, the latest project from Palme d’Or winner Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters). The feature is the first live-action adaptation of the popular manga ‘Look Back’ by Tatsuki Fujimoto (Chainsaw Man). The film was shot in Nikaho City in northern Japan and is currently in […]
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency following two devastating earthquakes that caused dozens of deaths and injuries. International aid and search-and-rescue teams are arriving as the country grapples with widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis.
Eastern and Northern Japan are experiencing rising temperatures, with some areas forecast to reach extreme heat, increasing the risk of heatstroke. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions against the heat.
A massive forest fire that ravaged northern Japan for 11 days has finally been extinguished, marking the second-largest such disaster in the country in the last 30 years.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 to 6.2 struck Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. Authorities reported no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties.
Over 1,400 firefighters have been deployed to northern Japan, including Iwate prefecture, to combat extensive wildfires that have been burning for days and forced thousands of residents to evacuate.
Over 1,000 firefighters are battling extensive wildfires in Northern Japan, which have forced thousands of residents, including 3,000 from Otsuchi, to evacuate their homes.
A powerful earthquake struck northern Japan yesterday, injuring at least six people and causing minor damage along with tsunamis reaching up to 80 centimeters in height.
A powerful earthquake, estimated between 7.4 and 7.5 magnitude, struck off the coast of northern Japan, prompting tsunami warnings for coastal areas. Small tsunami waves were observed, and residents were advised to prepare for potential emergencies.
East and West Japan are expected to experience rising temperatures and unseasonable heat, prompting heatstroke warnings, while Northern Japan anticipates strong winds and rough weather.
A man in northern Japan has been hospitalized in critical condition after consuming a toxic monkshood plant, prompting health warnings.
This article explores the unique cultural perspective of the Ainu, the indigenous people of northern Japan, who traditionally viewed bears not merely as animals but as guests from the world of the gods, sometimes raising them as children.
Muslims in a small town in northern Japan have been rattled by several suspected arson attacks, following months of online agitation targeting the community over purported construction…