How will the rising number of tourists and foreign residents impact Japan's response in disasters, which relies on the calm and generosity of local communities?
Okinawa Prefecture is on the frontline of our nation's defense. It must stop obstructing efforts to defend the lives and property of Okinawa people and Japan.
Thirteen years after 3.11, Tokyo is reinforcing its disaster preparedness. We look at how the city is preventing floods and redeveloping coastal communities.
After releasing their New Year message, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako expressed their deep concern and sympathy to those affected by the earthquakes.
The Noto Peninsula earthquake struck as families gathered to celebrate the New Year. As survivors grieve their loss, society must extend all the help they need.
LIFULL ArchiTech's Instant Houses are efficient, sturdy, and comfortable, making them ideal for a variety of purposes from glamping to temporary housing.
Researchers solved three issues related to the use of UAV-mounted laser scanners, allowing for more accurate surveying of construction sites and disaster zones.
Outlining Tokyo's policies toward building disaster resilience, the plan's latest update includes the use of a supercomputer system to forecast heavy rain.
Torrential rain has caused deadly landslides and flooding in Kyushu. Photos reveal the extent of the destruction and devastation as search operations continue.
The location of Kyushu, a stagnant seasonal rain front, and rising sea temperatures are contributing factors. Experts advise staying informed and cautious.
Disaster prevention, infrastructure inspections, construction site surveys, and critical supply deliveries are some of the drone applications being explored.
In the wake of the Tohoku earthquake, Richard Halberstadt chose to stay in Ishinomaki. Today, he continues to share the city's story of survival and hope.
