From mossy gorges to volcanic trails, Yakushima Island and Kagoshima in Japan’s far south are a hiker’s paradise.

The Japan Meteorological Agency plans to issue ashfall warnings and advisories in the event of an eruption on any of the ...

Japan's Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, sending a towering column of ash nearly two miles into the sky.

The Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, May 15, with smoke reaching 3,000 meters. Nearby residents were warned about the ashfall. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit ...

For those looking for an escape into a unique and spectacular wilderness, Japan’s islands of Kyushu and Yakushima offer ...

After months in Japan, we came up with a list of the best wellness retreats in Kyushu, Okinawa, and other southwest ...

Kagoshima’s biggest festival, named after a famous folk song from the seaside city in Kyushu, takes over Shibuya with parades, songs and dance performances on May 17 and 18. The main procession ...

Most Likely to Erupt: Aira Caldera (due to Sakurajima’s activity) and Taupō Volcanic Zone. Most Hazardous to Populations: Campi Flegrei, given its proximity to densely populated Naples, and Aira ...