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Strong Earthquake Rattles Northern Japan; No Damage Reported

TOKYO—A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. No tsunami warning was issued. There were ...

June 11, 2023BY The Associated Press

Cutest Birds: Tiny Japanese ‘Snow Fairies’ Caught Doing Gymnastics on Tree Branches

These tiny, snowball-like Japanese birds attract visitors from far and wide to marvel at their cuteness. One skilled ...

May 15, 2023BY Louise Chambers

Shallow 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Northern Japan

A shallow 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Hokkaido, located in northern Japan, on Nov. 5, ...

November 5, 2018BY Jack Phillips

5.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Japan’s Hokkaido, No Tsunami Danger

TOKYO—A strong earthquake on Oct. 5 jolted the same area of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido that ...

October 4, 2018BY Reuters

Japan Quake Toll up to 18 as Rescuers Dig Through Landslides

ATSUMA, Japan—The toll from an earthquake that rocked Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido rose to 18 on ...

September 7, 2018BY The Associated Press

Death Toll From Japan’s Hokkaido Doubles to 16: Prime Minister

TOKYO—The death toll from a powerful earthquake that rattled the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido doubled to at ...

September 6, 2018BY Reuters

Japanese Nuclear Station on Emergency Power After Quake

A Japanese nuclear energy station is relying on emergency back up power after a powerful earthquake knocked out ...

September 5, 2018BY Reuters

Powerful Quake Hits Hokkaido, Japan—Homes in Landslide

TOKYO—A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.7 on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido caused a landslide that engulfed houses ...

September 5, 2018BY Reuters