The Ofunato government on March 7 partially lifted evacuation orders for a huge forest fire here, bringing long-awaited ...

OFUNATO, Iwate Prefecture—A destructive and deadly wildfire entered its sixth day here, and authorities said there is still no end in sight. The forest fire has burned about 2,100 hectares ...

For those traveling through Japan’s Iwate prefecture, a visit to Takata Matsubara Memorial Park for Tsunami Disaster and the ...

Rather than distance himself from his painful memories in Rikuzentakata, Roki Sasaki has taken a proactive approach to ...

Japan has made a roaring start to its plans for international food trade in 2025 with the announcement of a new collaboration ...

On that day, the city also lifted the evacuation order for 882 people from 361 households in four districts. The order is still in effect for a total of 2,424 people from 979 households, and the ...

A wildfire continued to burn through the forested areas of Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, on Friday, forcing city officials to issue evacuation orders. The blaze was first detected at 11:55 a.m ...

Foods to avoid during pregnancy typically include those that carry a risk of infection, such as undercooked or raw meat or fish, but you’ll want to limit your intake of caffeine and processed ...

A homage to the manufacture that made it, the new timepiece is inspired by the enduring landmarks that surround the brand’s Studio Shizukuishi base. Deep in the heart of the Iwate Prefecture, just a ...

Japan’s largest travel agent, JTB Corporation, has unveiled plans to dispatch chefs to small- and medium sized accommodations ...