In the aftermath of the devastating Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995, collapsed buildings blocked rescue efforts and ...

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake that claimed the lives of 6,434 people. The magnitude ...

The western Japan city of Kobe and nearby areas on Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the magnitude-7.3 earthquake that ...

The owner recalled handing out food from his Lawson convenience store following the 1995 earthquake and ensuring it was open ...

Japan on Jan. 17 marked 30 years since the Great Hanshin Earthquake, a devastating disaster that struck Kobe and other parts ...

Thirty years have passed since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake devastated Kobe and wide areas around the port city.

People in Japan are marking the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that claimed the lives of more than ...

The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake took place on January 17, 1995, devastating Kobe and the surrounding area. Ahead of its thirtieth anniversary, the Japanese Red Cross Society surveyed 1,200 ...

The “Open Seminar” is a forum for dialogue between researchers and citizens on themes such as disaster prevention and ...

Hyogo Prefecture is also calling on the central government to pick Kansai as the base of a new disaster relief agency ...

Welcome to January 17, a day that has witnessed remarkable events throughout history, shaping the course of nations and ...

The "Luminarie" illumination event opens on Jan. 24, 2025, in Kobe in memory of the victims of the January 1995 Great Hanshin ...