Japan toughens Tokyo quake plan to halve projected disaster damage
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
Revised 10-year strategy sets tougher targets on deaths, destroyed buildings, fire prevention, household stockpiles, sheltering at home and business continuity.
Japan to roll out upgraded five-level disaster warning system
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
The Japan Meteorological Agency and the land ministry will use clearer alerts for floods, heavy rain, landslides and storm surges before the rainy and typhoon seasons.
Memorial park opens 15 years after Fukushima disaster
SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2026
A memorial park dedicated to mourning the victims of the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster opened in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Saturday (May 2).
Interior Ministry orders tougher PM2.5 curbs in 17 northern provinces
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
The Interior Ministry has ordered governors in 17 northern provinces to intensify PM2.5 mitigation, enforce the law strictly and sustain action until conditions return to normal.
Chiang Mai set for disaster declaration after 4 days of soaring PM2.5
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Deputy Governor Siwakorn Buapong said Mueang Na in Chiang Dao has recorded PM2.5 above 125µg/m³ for four straight days, with a disaster declaration possible tomorrow.