The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about a "half-cracked" scenario for a predicted megaquake ...

A newly released Japanese government report warns that a long-feared massive earthquake in the nation’s Nankai Trough could ...

A long-feared megaquake off Japan’s southern coast could result in almost 300,000 deaths, according to a new model released ...

The ongoing risk of a megaquake along the Nankai Trough is formidable, with an 80 percent chance of occurrence within the next 30 years. The latest estimates predict the catastrophic event could claim ...

Japan’s long-dreaded “big one” earthquake could kill almost 300,000 people along its urbanised Pacific coast, create 12.3mn ...

Modelling has predicted a “megaquake” could kill almost 300,000 people and wipe $2.8 trillion from Japan’s economy, according to a doomsday announcement from its government.

The estimated death toll in the event of a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough was lowered to about 298,000 from the ...

The government’s latest forecast of damage caused by a possible Nankai Trough mega earthquake indicates that quicker evacuations will be the key to minimizing casualties, as the predicted death toll ...

Plan your day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji with insights on top hiking routes, viewing spots, where to eat, and the best ...