Heavy snowfall is intensifying, particularly in the Hokuriku region, due to the influence of a strong cold air mass. Snow was ...

The weather agency warned of major traffic disruptions in flat areas in the northern part of the Noto region in Ishikawa.

At least 48 people were killed in Ishikawa Prefecture following the powerful earthquake that rattled the Noto region on New Year’s Day, the prefectural government said Jan. 2. As of 3:30 p.m ...

Japanese weather officials issued a heavy snow alert for Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Friday morning.

Since many of the damaged houses are traditional, picturesque buildings, concerns are rising that their demolition could ...

A picture-perfect village in Japan is staying alive with a population of just one person. Discover the story behind this charming destination and its future.

Authorities have issued a heavy snow alert for Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan. Weather officials warn of possible traffic ...

Kanazawa is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, located on Honshu island about 300 miles to the northwest of Tokyo. Law ...

Lacquerware maker Takaho Shoji hunches over his desk in the disaster-hit city of Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, applying another layer of coating to a dark, wooden box. One brushstroke at a time, the ...

Players observe a moment of silence for the victims of the previous year's massive earthquake and torrential rain on the Noto Peninsula, before the women's SV.League volleyball All-Star game in ...

For instance, when hammering out extremely thin gold leaf sheets, they stick easily in low humidity, which explains why Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture – the prefectural capital and ...