KITA-KYUSHU--Once Japan’s most feared yakuza gang, Kudo-kai based here in Fukuoka Prefecture now exists mostly in name only. Its leader is in prison, the group’s ranks are depleted and those ...

Municipalities across Japan can tackle the blight of "akiya" abandoned vacant homes under a revised law that took effect on Dec. 13 aimed at penalizing neglectful property owners. Under the ...

Japan transforms vacant houses into hotels as society shifts perceptions on akiya Japans evolving vacant house landscape reimagines potential for tourism and community renewal ...

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Tokyo: A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit the Kyushu region of Southwestern Japan on Monday, according to the Meteorological Agency. Tsunami warnings were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the temblor ...

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has it the southern region of Kyushu in Japan A tsunami warning was issued for certain areas with a wave height of maximum one metre. Monday 13 January 2025 19:00, UK ...

Kyushu offers something special for cyclists of every level. With scenic roads, beautiful attractions, mild winters, and fewer crowds, it’s a paradise for anyone who loves exploring on two wheels. As ...

A quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the Kyushu region at 9:19 p.m. (0019 GMT) on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. After an investigation, the JMA said the quake did not ...

Hence, they were able to develop different dishes out of these thick noodles. For example, Kashiwa Udon in Fukuoka was born. If you want to know more about this traditional food from northern Kyushu, ...

India has 29 states with at least 720 districts comprising of approximately 6 lakh villages, and over 8200 cities and towns. Indian postal department has allotted a unique postal code of pin code ...

Walk Japan itself has been running a community project in the region, where it has several initiatives, such as purchasing and reimagining old Japanese buildings called akiya, assisting local farmers ...

The earthquake's epicenter was located in Miyazaki Prefecture on the southwestern island of Kyushu. Following the tremor, tsunami warnings were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture and the nearby Kochi ...