Whirlpools occur when fast-moving and slow-moving tides collide. The Naruto Strait is an ideal location for this phenomenon, ...

KOBE—Fossils found in Hyogo Prefecture are of a new genus and species of primitive ceratopsian, a plant-eating beaked dinosaur from about 110 million years ago, researchers said. The research ...

Prosecutors and police in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, conducted searches at several locations on Friday over a possible violation of the public offices election law.

Authorities began searching the offices of a public relations company here on Feb. 7 as part of an ongoing investigation over ...

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

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake that claimed the lives of 6,434 people. The magnitude 7.3 quake hit Kobe City in western Japan and surrounding areas at 5:46 a.m.

The huge earthquake that hit Kobe and other western Japan areas in 1995 has led to expectations that convenience stores will ...

People pray during an early morning ceremony to remember the victims on the 30th anniversary of the "Great Hanshin Earthquake" in the city of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on January 17, 2025.

Spread the loveIntroduction Kobe, located in the Hyogo Prefecture, is a vibrant port city known for its scenic beauty, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and delicious cuisine. With a rich history and modern ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Jan. 18 ...

Night - Mostly cloudy. Winds N at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 33 °F (0.6 °C). Cloudy with a high of 46 °F (7.8 °C) and a 67% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 6 ...