Weather officials in Japan are advising the public to be on high alert on Wednesday for heavy rain-related disasters in some ...

Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered that an oral drug called MA-5 can improve both heart and muscle problems in ...

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced plans for a new overnight express train connecting Tokyo with the northeastern ...

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) will introduce a new overnight limited express train set to run between the Tokyo ...

Looking for a Japan getaway that’s away from the tourist crowds? Then northern region of Tohoku is for you. These are its top travel experiences, including some of Japan’s most scenic views.

Tohoku also emphasized that monitoring the creaking Earth isn't enough when it comes to predicting risk. In Japan, scientists had forecast earthquake hazard by watching Earth's crust deform, and ...

Tohoku University President Teiji Tominaga announced on June 6 that the university will invest 30 billion yen ($209 million) over the next five years to recruit about 500 top researchers in Japan ...