Prefectures: Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Ōita and Saga in Northern Kyushu; Kagoshima, Miyazaki and Okinawa in Southern Kyushu. Map of Japanese regions and prefectures
In mostJapanese regions(including Tokyo),the rainy season runs from the beginning of June to mid-July. However, both thenorth and south of Japan experience it differently. The other thing to bear in mind is that the further west you go, the higher the chance of rain. Hokkaido and the Og...
Japan May Free More Regions From Emergency as New Virus Cases Drop: Asahi More Reuters A man wearing a protective mask makes his way under the rain amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan, May 19, 2020.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon By Sakura Muraka...
The long-term effective doses and the contributions of each exposure pathway (5 exposurepathways) and radionuclide (131I, 134Cs, and 137Cs) were evaluated for people living in the regions ofFukushima and neighboring prefectures in Japan using a developed dose assessment code system withJapanese ...
Meanwhile, new infection levels have remained at a relatively high level in some regions, despite the COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency measures. Since the beginning of the year, the measures had been in place in as many as 36 of the nation's 47 prefectures, although some virologists info...
Through their work, the inhabitants rediscover the resources of their region and regain their pride in living there. Every place has such potential. What we have done in Echigo-Tsumari can also provide hope for many other regions.’Credit: Jeremie SouteyratOther ...
The quake registered an intensity of 7 on the Japanese seismic which peaks at 7, with temblors felt in multiple regions of the Asian country. According to the weather agency, the latest major temblor occurred at 4:10 p.m. local time (0710 GMT) at a shallow depth. ...
Sectioning the main island of Honshu in two, the Japanese Alps are one of Japan's most beautiful regions. With gorgeous mountainous landscapes, lush forests, a rich traditional culture and interesting sights to see, the Japanese Alps are an unmissable de
The reliance on cars in Japan heavily depends on the area, with higher usage rates among households from rural regions and below-average car ownership in metropolitan centers with well-running public transportation systems. An alternative, yet popular, mode of transportation is bicycles. Narrow ...
Today, Japan’s pottery crafts scene is still thriving, with differing styles across regions, prefectures and even cities. It’s best experienced at the remote villages of Arita and Imari, or the coastal city of Karatsu, all located in the Saga Prefecture of northwest Kyushu. Here, you can...