Kyushu

In August 2025, northern Kyushu, Japan, was battered by record-breaking heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding, landslides, and significant infrastructure damage. Fukuoka Prefecture, one of the hardest-hit areas, reported damages totaling approximately ¥152 billion (around $1 billion USD), prompting swift government action to aid recovery.  This natural disaster, triggered by …

As the Pacific typhoon season intensifies, Japan is once again bracing for severe weather impacts. On September 4, 2025, Typhoon 15 is making its way toward the southern regions, posing significant risks to residents and travelers alike. This blog post delves into the latest developments, translating and expanding on official …

As September rolls in, most of us expect cooler autumn breezes, but Japan, particularly Kyushu, is grappling with heat that feels more like peak summer. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the summer of 2025 (June to August) in Kyushu was the hottest on record since 1946, driven by …

Japan’s Three Great Pine Groves, known in Japanese as Nihon Sandai Matsubara (日本三大松原), represent some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the country. These iconic sites—Kehi no Matsubara in Fukui Prefecture, Miho no Matsubara in Shizuoka Prefecture, and Niji no Matsubara in Saga Prefecture—combine the serene beauty of vast …

As the Pacific typhoon season intensifies in 2025, Japan is once again facing the forces of nature with the approach of Typhoon Lingling, designated as Typhoon No. 12. This powerful storm, which formed earlier today, is prompting urgent warnings from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Current Status of Typhoon Lingling …

In the heart of Japan’s summer season, the island of Kyushu has been battered by relentless heavy rainfall, triggering widespread flooding, landslides, and emergency evacuations. As of August 11, 2025, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued its highest-level special heavy rain warnings for several areas in Kumamoto Prefecture, including …

Heavy Rain Alert in Kyushu, Japan: Record-Breaking Downpours, Landslide Risks, and What It Means for the Region As of August 11, 2025, Japan’s southern island of Kyushu is under a severe weather alert due to relentless heavy rain caused by linear precipitation bands. This phenomenon has already dumped over 400 …

Imagine a snowy landscape in the heart of Japan, where steam rises from natural hot springs, and amidst this serene setting, a troop of monkeys lounges in the warm waters, their faces relaxed and content. These are the Japanese monkeys, also known as snow monkeys or Japanese macaques, a species …