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 ...

KOBE—Kazumi Inamura, a former Amagasaki mayor in Hyogo Prefecture, announced on Oct. 8 that she will run for the prefectural governor's seat that was recently vacated by scandal-ridden incumbent ...

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.

The sign of the Hyogo Prefectural Police headquarters is seen in Kobe's Chuo Ward in this file photo. (Mainichi/Jun Yoneyama) KOBE -- Hyogo Prefectural Police and the Kobe District Public ...

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

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･･･ ...

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 ...

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 ...

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