The Japanese government on July 1 approved significant upgrades to the plan to safeguard the public in the event of a major ...

The Government of Japan has issued a renewed national preparedness plan in response to growing fears of a catastrophic “mega ...

The Philippines and Japan on Friday agreed to work together on a project on earthquake and tsunami disaster risk reduction in ...

After the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, local governments proceeded with compiling evacuation plans along with other disaster management measures. Evacuation exercises have also been ...

It’s why “the Japanese government also emphasizes preparation to avoid another major tragedy like the 2011 earthquake,” he added. Japan is largely recognized to be a world leader in ...

On March 11, 2011, the 9.0-magnitude Great East Japan Earthquake struck the country, ... His focus is on security and defense issues in the Western Pacific region.

A strong earthquake rattled southern Japan on Monday, the United States Geological Survey is reporting. The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, the USGS said and was recorded ...

More than 900 earthquakes have shaken a remote and sparsely populated island chain in southern Japan over two weeks, keeping residents anxious and awake all night. Seismic activity has been "very ...

Japan’s new Defense Buildup Plan (DBP) outlines the path to a paradigm shift in Self Defense Force (SDF) capabilities. CSIS Japan Chair adjunct fellow Gregg Rubinstein assesses plans to refine Japan’s ...

It’s why “the Japanese government also emphasizes preparation to avoid another major tragedy like the 2011 earthquake,” he added. Japan is largely recognized to be a world leader in ...