Yamaoka said that area has long been prone to seismic activity, but the magnitude-9.0 Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 has increased the likelihood of major temblors occurring there.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a low pressure area will continue to develop and move to the east of Hokkaido. Gusts of up to 126 kph are expected in Hokkaido and Tohoku, while up to ...

The Pokemon Company has reopened its Pokemon Center Tohoku physical store in Sendai ... also features an Ogerpon statue in its plush sales area. In addition, the store has two areas dedicated ...