And although the Shizuoka prefectural and Atami city governments were aware of the ... could collapse if an earthquake of a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 occurs.

Rescue teams battling heavy rain pulled survivors from their ruined homes on Sunday after a landslide struck the Japanese coastal city of Atami. Authorities said an elderly couple were among 23 ...

Search and rescue efforts continue in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where deadly mudslides on July 3 have left at least 9 people dead and damaged about 130 buildings. Experts are now examining ...

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 315 millimeters of rain was recorded in the 48-hour period until 12:40 p.m. on July 3 in Atami ... The Hiratsuka city government in Kanagawa ...

Seventeen people are still unaccounted for more than a week since massive mudslides devastated Atami city in Shizuoka Prefecture. The search for survivors has been seriously affected by poor ...

In July 2021, a sudden landslide struck Atami city in Shizuoka prefecture, killing 27 people. Landslides are a perennial risk in Japan, because it is subject to high annual rainfalls, and ...

It’s a perfect getaway from the city life you’ll experience in Japan’s capitol. Enjoy year-round fireworks from Atami Castle and experience early spring blossoms as soon as January.

Tourists visiting Kyoto can expect to pay higher hotel taxes in 2026 as the Japan city aims to mitigate the negative impacts ...