WAJIMA, Ishikawa Prefecture—The ground was still shaking from aftershocks when Makoto Shinagawa heard the first report about conditions at Wajima Municipal Hospital. “We’ve got a huge number ...

Quake-damaged electrical wiring was the likely ignition point of the inferno that destroyed the popular Wajima Asaichi market in Ishikawa Prefecture, a Fire and Disaster Management Agency report ...

From Santa's evil counterpart in Central Europe to Christmas feasts of fried chicken in Japan, these quirky traditions prove Christmas celebrations come in all shapes and sizes. Some may seem ...

Nationwide support pouring in for the Noto area ravaged first by an earthquake and then massive rains this year has led to ...

For many Missouri alums, the idea the school is the birthplace of modern homecoming -- a tradition celebrated at just about every high school and college in the country -- serves as a major source ...

Wajima, Japan - September 22, 2024 Heavy rain caused extensive flooding in central Japan over the weekend, with at least one person reported dead and several more unaccounted for. Officials said ...

There's something special about the holiday season. A celebration of family, peace and prosperity, it's a time for gathering with those you love while recognizing life's many blessings. However ...

The cities of Wajima and Suzu, which are still recovering from a deadly earthquake that devastated the area on 1 January, are among the hardest hit by the deluge, which began on Saturday and ...

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie is in Wajima, one of the worst-hit towns, where buildings are still smouldering. Japan's prime minister, Fumio Kishida, says the quake has caused numerous casualties and ...

Whenever I am asked why I love covering the sport of college football, one of the main reasons that comes to mind is the rich traditions. I have been fortunate enough to see many of these ...

Video has emerged showing the moment a group of people escaped a massive landslide in Wajima, Japan. The footage, taken on New Year's Day, was taken after a devastating magnitude 7.6 earthquake ...