Lawyers acting as prosecutors did not file an appeal against the Supreme Court’s decision last week that upheld the not-guilty verdicts against the executives. Read more
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he will pass down the lessons of the disaster to future generations. Read more
Despite a peak in interest around the 3/11 anniversary, disaster memorial facilities and operators are facing mounting challenges in keeping their activities going as time passes. Read more
Local governments hope to teach future generations about the destructive nature of the tsunami that followed the March 2011 quake, but the ruins are continuing to erode. Read more
Seagrass and seaweed beds are capturing global attention as they absorb carbon dioxide. Read more
They form part of a warning system intended to ensure no disaster is as deadly as a huge December 2004 tsunami caused by an earthquake under the Indian Ocean. Read more
Whenever the collector passes the spot where he collected those lifeless bodies decades ago, he says it reminds him of his efforts that fateful day. Read more
Waves of up to 1 meter are possible in areas under the advisory, according to the Meteorological Agency. Read more
It is believed that the chance of a major earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough is relatively higher than usual, the weather agency said. Read more
The use of symbols for natural disaster monuments on the government's digital maps is expanding five years after their launch, as the nation aims to apply lessons learned from past cala... Read more
