East Bay Times

Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of ...

Higher than average cedar pollen expected in eastern, northern Japan

The amount of cedar pollen in the air is projected to be higher than average this year in eastern and northern Japan ...
Yahoo

Snow Cleared From Roads in Northern Japan

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heavy snowfall covered parts of northern Japan on Wednesday, February 4, as weather officials warned of blizzards. This footage, ...

Study: Global warming boosts snow 7% in northern Japan

A recent government study attributed the record-breaking snowfall in northern Japan in late January and the reduced snowfall due to higher temperatures in western Japan to global warming.
Ryan Bednar on MSN

Hiking Mount Iwate in northern Japan: What you should expect

Hiking Mount Iwate in northern Japan is a rewarding challenge with stunning volcanic landscapes, changing terrain, and ...
Life Where I'm From on MSN

Why northern Japan is nothing like you expect

Fukushima is often reduced to a headline—but there’s far more to the region than most people realize. This video explores Northern Japan beyond the tourist centers, from historic castles and post ...
WRAL

Northern Japan hit by heavy snowfall, as warnings issued for more

TOKYO (AP) — Heavy snow piling up in northern Japan in the last two weeks has blocked roads and is blamed for dozens of deaths nationwide so far, government officials said Wednesday. As of Wednesday, ...