A slow-moving tropical storm had a far-reaching impact in much of Japan on Friday, dumping heavy rain around Tokyo and ... east of Kyushu, Friday night. The slow pace increases the amount and ...

The JMA urged caution against more landslides and flooding as heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected for a wide part of western and eastern Japan through July 2. For the 24-hour period until ...

This program shares Japan's disaster prevention expertise and latest research. A house submerged by a river overflowing its banks A facility that stores water in rice paddies during heavy rain to ...

The rain in the Tohoku region has diminished, but the possibility of localized heavy rains remains, especially in areas along the Sea of Japan coast. Even if the rain stops or weakens, people need ...

Heavy rain appears to be intensifying in Japan. The phenomenon is believed to be triggered by an increase in water vapor in the air due to rising sea surface temperatures caused by global warming.