Japan has numerous active volcanoes and lies on the so-called Pacific “Ring of Fire”, where a large proportion of the world’s earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are recorded.

TOKYO, March 30 (Xinhua) -- The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has raised the volcanic alert level for Shinmoedake, a volcano in Japan's southwestern Kyushu region, from Level 2 to Level 3 ...

The Meteorological Agency on Sunday raised the volcanic alert for Shinmoedake in the Kyushu region to Level 3 from Level 2. The agency warned that large volcanic rocks could reach areas within 4 ...

Japanese authorities issued a mid-level warning Sunday for a volcano in the southwestern Kyushu region, telling people not to approach and that an eruption "may occur". There was, however, no ...

Japan is crisscrossed with 111 active volcanoes. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is responsible for monitoring volcanic activity and providing related disaster preparedness information.

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. Experts recommend sheltering at home and maintaining a two ...

Tokyo, March 30 (Jiji Press)--The Japan Meteorological Agency on Sunday raised the volcanic alert for Shinmoedake in the Kyushu southwestern region to Level 3 from Level 2. The agency warned that ...