Tokyo, Japan — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Japan was struck by the most powerful earthquake the nation has experienced in 140 years, leaving devastation, grief, and an entire country in crisis. The 9.1-magnitude quake, with its epicenter off the northeast coast near Miyagi Prefecture, shook the nation for more than a full […]
On July 30, 2025, a massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific—Japan included. Though the tsunami’s impact was minimal, with wave heights reaching around 60 centimeters in areas like Hokkaido and Ibaraki, what followed left communities and experts alike deeply unsettled. In Tateyama […]
In our cozy modern homes, the thought of sleeping on the floor might sound unpleasant or even absurd. However, in Japan, this practice is not only widespread but also viewed as highly beneficial. So why do so many Japanese households embrace this centuries-old tradition? And what lessons can we take from it to enhance our […]