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 visitor explores the lesser-known prefectures of Toyama and Ishikawa, embracing local cuisine and cultural experiences that encourage a more open approach to travel.

A fourth-grade boy from Gunma Prefecture drowned after being swept offshore at a beach in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture, on the evening of the 19th.

A 53-year-old man from Toyama Prefecture was arrested for preparing to commit a random mass killing in Tokyo, stating he wanted to be shot or executed.

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.

Toyama Prefecture in Japan is leveraging its unique kombu (kelp) culture as a draw to attract more foreign visitors, aiming to boost tourism in the region.

A woman in her 40s was attacked and injured by a bear in a residential area of Toyama City, Japan, on Monday night. Authorities are searching for the bear and urging residents to remain cautious.

A fire in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, destroyed two houses, leading to the discovery of three bodies. Police are investigating the cause as three residents remain unaccounted for.

A 20-year-old company employee was arrested in Toyama, Japan, on dangerous driving charges after running a red light and causing a collision that killed a middle school student and their mother.

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.

Huynh Huu Qui, a Vietnamese resident in Toyama, Japan, has become the city's first foreign volunteer fire corps member. He hopes to inspire other compatriots to serve their local communities.

Dangerous temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius are forecast for Toyama, Niigata, and Yamanashi prefectures, with over 35 degrees Celsius expected in the Tohoku region. Authorities advise residents to take thorough precautions against heatstroke.

This article provides instructions on where to find the weekly treasure in Forza Horizon 6, located within the Sotoyama region.

Sakura Tobi, a 16-year-old from Toyama, Japan, has been selected as the final member of Hybe and Geffen Records’ new group, Saint Satine, after a highly competitive audition program. She reflects on her journey to the global stage, having overcome odds of 14,000-to-1.

A local railway operator in Toyama, Japan, is offering opportunities to stream original music as part of its local revitalization efforts.

In a second trial, a father from Toyama Prefecture was again sentenced to 8 years in prison by the Nagoya High Court, Kanazawa Branch, for sexually assaulting his daughter when she was a high school student.

A research team from Toyama University has confirmed clear traces of a 'turbidity current' on the seabed of Toyama Bay, which is suspected to be the cause of decreased crab catches following the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

The 12 Japanese students were studying at a language school in the country when a quake hit and the building that housed the school collapsed.

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.

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported approximately 100 millimeters of intense rainfall per hour in Nyuzen Town, Toyama Prefecture, by 2:30 AM, issuing a special warning for record short-term heavy rain due to the imminent danger of disaster.

Police in Toyama Prefecture have arrested a 53-year-old suspect who broadly admitted to allegations of planning an indiscriminate killing in Tokyo.

LDP lawmaker Hirofumi Nakasone expressed regret over a remark he made in Toyama Prefecture regarding Princess Aiko's potential succession to the throne if she were to remain unmarried.

A fire occurred at a temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan, which dates back to the Muromachi period, with no injuries reported as police and fire departments investigate the cause.

A father in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, has had his 8-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting his daughter finalized after he chose not to appeal the verdict.

According to JR East, operations on the Hokuriku Shinkansen have been suspended in both directions between Nagano Station and Toyama Station since around 3:40 PM on the 4th due to strong winds. JR East advises checking the latest operational status on their website and other platforms.

Police are investigating a company employee arrested for a collision in Toyama, Japan, that killed two people, including a middle school student and their mother. Evidence suggests the driver may have been traveling at approximately 140 km/h and ran a red light.