On This Day, Jan. 17: Kobe, Japan, earthquake kills thousands
On Jan. 17, 1995, a powerful earthquake rocked Kobe, Japan, and the surrounding area, killing about 5,500 people.
As Japan marks Kobe quake anniversary, fears of another major disaster mount
Tremors in the Nankai Trough, south of Kobe, have increased recently as seismologists flag higher risks of a major quake in ...
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Japan: School in Tokyo holds earthquake preparedness drill
An earthquake preparation event was held on Friday at the British School in Tokyo. After receiving a lecture about earthquake ...
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Japan marks 30th anniversary of deadly Kobe quake
KOBE: Thousands of people marked on Friday (Jan 17) the 30th anniversary of an earthquake that claimed more than 6,400 lives ...
‘Megaquake’ risk inches higher
The probability of a “megaquake” in Japan in the next 30 years has marginally increased, a government panel said, with a 75-82% chance of it happening.
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Emperor and empress attend Kobe quake's 30th anniversary ceremony
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji ...
From Survivors to Victims: Disaster-Related Deaths After Noto Earthquake
One year since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, over 270 people have died from disaster-related secondary causes. Poor ...
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5 Spirited Away Real Life Locations that You Can Visit in Japan
Much like any other pop culture enthusiast, Studio Ghibli fans are eager to discover the Spirited Away real life locations in ...
Message from a single diary page
A teacher, who experienced the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the loss of her brother, discovers his diary and a message for life, which she shares with students.