SHIMABARA, Nagasaki Prefecture--Locals gathered here on June 3 to commemorate the massive eruption of Mount Unzen’s Fugendake 30 years ago, which killed 43 people including firefighters and ...

Kanichi Kanegae was the mayor of Shimabara in Nagasaki Prefecture while volcanic eruptions continued at nearby Fugendake, the main peak of Mount Unzen ... into contemporary Japan and its culture.

People watch fireworks during a fireworks show held at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi, Japan, April 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng) YAMANASHI, Japan, April 20 (Xinhua) -- When the bright and ...

Abstract: Mafic to intermediate enclaves are evenly distributed throughout the dacitic 1991–1995 lava sequence of Unzen volcano, Japan, representing hundreds of mafic recharge events over the life of ...

The legends of Unzen Onsen passed down through the ages paint a chilling picture. In this mountain resort town, stories of demons, white snakes rising from the mist and Buddhist monks using the ...

(250419) -- YAMANASHI, April 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A firework artist showcases fireworks during a fireworks show held at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi, Japan, April 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng ...

Japan Heritage sites are cultural narratives recognized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. These “stories” package together tangible and intangible assets that showcase a region’s unique history and ...

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