A massive wildfire in northeastern Japan was declared contained Sunday after raging for 12 days, damaging at least 210 ...

Japan's worst wildfire in more than half a century, which killed at least one person, has been brought under control, the ...

A massive wildfire in the northeastern Japanese prefecture of Iwate was declared contained on Sunday after damaging at least 210 buildings, according to the local government. "Based on aerial ...

The visit, which will last from Sunday to Tuesday, was made at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia ...

Drought in the mountainous areas of central and northeastern Japan is contributing to the spread of forest fires on a scale ...

The mayor of Ofunato in northeastern Japan's Iwate Prefecture has declared that wildfires burning in that city for eleven ...

The city government of Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, declared at 5 p.m. Sunday that a forest fire in the area is now under ...

The wildfire engulfed about 2,900 hectares — around half the size of Manhattan — making it Japan's largest in more than 50 ...

YAMAGATA--A hot spring resort in this prefecture renowned for its heavy snowfall is offering discounts in accommodation and bathing charges for visitors when at least 40 centimeters of snow falls ...

Third wildfire spreads in Iwate Prefecture city; homes destroyed February 27, 2025 Wildfire forces evacuation of hundreds in Iwate Prefecture ...

Fire Danger Ratings are routinely issued by 5 pm daily during the fire season. Always ensure you have the latest forecast. Fire Danger Ratings are determined in conjunction with the Country Fire ...