Mori Nishimura became fascinated with the Japanese countryside when he drove out to go surfing.

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WAJIMA, Japan - A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan left at least 57 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned Tuesday that more quakes ...

The Japanese press had an interesting report out over the weekend: Prime Minister Naoto Kan is considering a plan to require all new buildings in Japan to install ...

WAJIMA, Japan — A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 55 people dead and damaging thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas ...

OSAKA, Japan >> Through various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi (Japanese paper), textiles and urushi (lacquer) are being incorporated into modern construction. Nara ...

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WAJIMA, Japan — A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 55 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned Tuesday that more ...

WAJIMA, Japan — A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan has left at least 57 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned Tuesday that more ...