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Flash flooding and mudslides in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, while convective storms hit western Europe Following an “unprecedented” deluge in Chiba in mid-August, Japan has had more extreme…
A powerful glacier collapse has unleashed catastrophic flash floods across Nepal and the Tibetan border region, leaving hundreds dead and thousands missing. Rescue operations are underway as experts warn that climate change may be exacerbating the frequency of such glacial disasters.
A visitor explores the lesser-known prefectures of Toyama and Ishikawa, embracing local cuisine and cultural experiences that encourage a more open approach to travel.
The first public housing units for victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake have been completed in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, with a ceremony marking the occasion. This provides crucial shelter for those displaced by the disaster.
An 80-year-old man was found collapsed at his home in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the evening of the 20th and was later confirmed dead after being transported to the hospital. Heatstroke is suspected as the cause of death.
U.S. author Hanna Kirshner has established a new home base in a rural Ishikawa Prefecture hot spring town, where she is actively building deeper community and cultural connections.
Japan's specially protected crested ibises (toki) were released into the wild in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Noto region, marking the first time such a release has occurred on Honshu island.
Italian sales agent Intramovies has acquired worldwide sales rights to Japanese film “Children Untold” (“Watashi no Shiranai Kodomotachi”), a WWII historical drama written and directed by Nishikawa…
Two additional individuals have been recognized as disaster-related deaths following the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture, bringing the total number of such fatalities to over 500, specifically 501. The overall death toll, including direct deaths, now stands at 729.
Running from now until Apr 15, the annual Sakura floral display at the Flower Dome features nearly 40 cherry blossom varieties and landscapes inspired by Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture.
A chemical manufacturer in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, has revealed that groundwater at its factory contains PFOS and PFOA, types of PFAS, at concentrations 1992 times the national guideline.
Heavy rainfall on August 27 caused widespread flooding across 20 rivers in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, stranding vehicles and triggering landslides.
Meteorological authorities have issued special heavy rain warnings for parts of Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures as intense weather systems move through the region. Residents are being urged to take precautions against potential flooding, landslides, and transportation disruptions.
Naoko Nishikawa-Anagnostou has learned to navigate between two homelands and two cultures, finding in the kitchen a natural way to bring them together.
Princess Kiko of Akishino visited Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture, an area severely affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, to encourage nurses and staff at a mass health check-up venue for residents.
Search efforts for a missing man in Machino Town, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, affected by a large-scale landslide during the Noto Peninsula earthquake in 2024, have been halted. Bids for restoration work related to the search failed in June, leaving the resumption of operations uncertain.
Another 10 crested ibises, a special natural treasure of Japan, have been released in Ishikawa Prefecture, bringing the total number set free in Honshu to 18.
Noto Satoyama Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, has been transformed into the world's first airport dedicated to the Pokémon franchise, resembling a scene from an anime.
A research group from the University of Tokyo suggests that multiple active faults off the coast of Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, were responsible for the tsunami during the Noto Peninsula earthquake two years ago. The seabed in the fault zone uplifted significantly, indicating a history of similar seismic events.
Two years and two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, major reconstruction work has commenced in the Asaichi Street area of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by a large fire following the quake.
The Ishikawa Prefectural Governor election, the first since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, is seeing a fierce competition between newcomer and former Kanazawa Mayor, Yukiyoshi Yamano, and incumbent Hiroshi Hase, according to NHK exit polls.
Heavy rains and severe storms have triggered widespread flooding across the Hokuriku region, particularly in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, prompting mass evacuations and emergency alerts.
Meteorological authorities have issued special warnings for intense rainfall affecting parts of Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding and landslides.
Kuniko Asai, an 83-year-old VTuber born in Manchuria during World War II, is sharing her experiences and those of others who returned to Japan from the region. She now lives in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Miwa Nishikawa's film 'Children Untold' has been selected to open the Platform Competition at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), featuring among 12 world premieres outside the Hollywood spotlight.
Two and a half years after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, over 15,000 people still live in temporary housing in Ishikawa Prefecture, the most affected area. With 19 victims found to have died alone in temporary housing, continuous support to prevent isolation remains a critical issue.
Crested ibises have been released into the wild in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, with the prefectural government hoping the effort will symbolize reconstruction following the powerful January 2024 earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula.
An exhibition in Japan is tracing the literary journeys and paths of renowned literary figures Takuboku Ishikawa and Donald Keene.
An exhibition in Japan is showcasing the lifelong dedication of scholar Donald Keene to the study and appreciation of the Japanese poet Takuboku Ishikawa.
Kei Ishikawa’s ‘moving’ film about Japanese family life lacks ‘narrative cohesion’
Nanao Credit Union, based in Ishikawa Prefecture, a region affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, has applied for 9.6 billion yen in public funds to support local businesses and recovery efforts.