Following the earthquake, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued ... The city of Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, has banned swimming at Hiratsuka Beach Park until Aug. 15 for the safety of citizens.

KAMAKURA, Kanagawa -- At around noon on Aug. 20, a beautiful blue sky spread over Yuigahama Beach in this east Japan city. As the sun shone down, people could be seen swimming and strolling along ...

Still, visitors are advised to swim at their own risk and children are encouraged to wear life jackets. Miura is one of the growing number of resort beaches in Japan being closed, highlighting ...

A sinkhole the size of a large swimming pool swallowed a driver and his truck in Yashio City, Japan on Monday morning.