OFUNATO, Iwate Prefecture—A destructive and deadly ... Wildfires have hit other parts of Japan. A mountain fire in Ueda, Nagano Prefecture, was brought under control on March 2, while another ...

The wildfire engulfed about 2,900 hectares — around half the size of Manhattan — making it Japan's largest in more than 50 years. It surpassed the 2,700 hectares consumed by a 1975 fire in ...

James Hobbs, living in Japan for 30 years ... wife to enjoy the famous evening views of Mt. Hayachine, where they show their skill at cooking local Iwate ingredients. After riding along the ...

HACHIMANTAI, Iwate Prefecture--A prestigious British public school has used a ski resort area here to open its first affiliated international school in Japan. Harrow International School Appi ...

Japan has captivated the hearts and minds of ... Travellers who want to head south to see the 2,038-metre-high Mount Iwate, can visit Nyuto Onsen. Oirase-Keiryu mountain stream in spring, Towada ...

Koiwai Farm sits at the foot of Mt. Iwate in Shizukuishi Town, Iwate Prefecture. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom a little late, but the roadside Somei-yoshino were definitely worth waiting for.

Local authorities on Monday lifted all remaining evacuation orders issued in response to a massive wildfire in the city of Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture. The move came a day after Ofunato Mayor ...

For watchmaker Grand Seiko, the latest Evolution 9 hits very close to home. A homage to the manufacture that made it, the new timepiece is inspired by the enduring landmarks that surround the ...

Along the coast of Japan’s Iwate prefecture, where a tsunami swept away entire communities on March 11, 2011, a single tree remains as a symbol of endurance. Known as the Miracle Pine ...