Japan elects Margaret Thatcher-loving heavy metal drummer Sanae Takaichi as first female Prime Minister

SANAE Takaichi has been elected as Japan’s first ever female Prime Minister. The conservative hardliner, 64, is set to be ...

Mount Kilauea's latest eruption on Hawaii's Big Island seen in new images

A volcano that has been active in recent years erupted again on Hawaii’s Big Island on Friday, according to the U.S.

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts, spewing ash more than 30,000 feet into the sky

The volcano erupted for around nine minutes, forcing the highest-level alert and the evacuation of dozens of people from ...

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, spewing ash 10 km into the sky

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on Wednesday, shooting volcanic ash 10 km (6.2 miles) into the sky, the ...
Guinness World Records on MSN

Oldest person to climb Mount Fuji - Kokichi Akuzawa aged 102 years and 51 days old

Kokichi Akuzawa climbed the Yoshida route. He started ascending Mt. Fuji on 3 August 2025 at 8:40 am. He stayed over for two nights during his journey towards the summit and reached the summit at 11 ...

When's the Best Time of Year to Visit Japan?

These are the best times of year to visit Japan for the best weather, lower prices, fewer crowds, to see cherry blossoms, and to go skiing.
IFLScience

Government Warning Uses AI Video To Show What Will Happen To Tokyo If Mount Fuji Erupts

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...
WPRI 12

An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst

TOKYO (AP) — Mount Fuji hasn’t erupted since 1707. But for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day, Japanese officials have released computer- and AI-generated videos showing a simulation of a potential ...