Travel through one of the largest calderas in the world at Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Pref. The caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

Japan has captivated the hearts and minds of people worldwide. It is easy to see why, considering its rich culture and diverse geography. What some may not know however, is that Japan’s ...

TOKYO, April 19. /TASS/. A new volcano eruption has been observed on Mount Aso in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan Meteorological Agency said on Friday. This is the second eruption on Mount Aso ...

Japan is stepping up its volcano research that trails far behind its advanced studies on earthquakes despite being home to 111 active volcanoes, about 10 percent of the global total.

The central government has increased personnel and strengthened monitoring but is still struggling to predict eruptions among the 111 active volcanoes in Japan and alert people in the danger zones.

The Sakurajima volcano in Osaka, Japan erupted once again on February 9. Footage sped-up in post shows plumes of ash blasting 1.2 miles into the air. This is the volcano's 31st eruption of 2025.

A statue of the main character of Japan's popular anime series "Crayon Shinchan" has been unveiled in front of children in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto. The event took place at a ...