Record-breaking rain has triggered floods and landslides in the region, with authorities urging vigilance as atmospheric conditions remain highly unstable.
In Akita, depopulation has raised the risk of spring wildfires, threatening satoyama landscapes and the sustainability of traditional coexistence with nature.
Fossils discovered in a 2.7 million-year-old stratum may offer insights into the evolutionary process behind the whale's remarkable growth in size.
Kajima Corporation is building Naruse Dam with a fully automated system, which reduces the risk of accidents and enhances efficiency while maintaining quality.
From the Omagari Festival to the Lake Suwa Festival, here's what to expect from some of the top fireworks celebrations in Japan this summer.
In April, Akita Prefecture celebrated the spring chapter of the Omagari Fireworks Festival. Look forward to the even bigger summer event on August 26.
In response to citizens' concerns over onshore wind farm development, Japan is actively promoting offshore wind power, with several projects underway.
Two years into the pandemic, Tohoku employers are welcoming their new staff members with building-wide broadcasts, large group ceremonies and other special events.
In contemporary times, Japan is teeming with a rich sporting culture. Options are aplenty for participants and spectators. And with a wide array of...
The cremated remains of 10 bodies from North Korea, which washed ashore along the coastline of Akita Prefecture,- between November and December 2017, are being...
