A relatively strong earthquake with an epicenter off the east coast of Chiba Prefecture struck before sunrise on March 1, rattling many from their sleep in the predawn hour. The quake at around ...

KATSUURA, Chiba Prefecture--Thousands of dolls are on display here for the upcoming Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) that is celebrated across Japan on March 3. The big event is called the Katsuura ...

People in Chiba Prefecture are dealing with the aftermath of Typhoon Faxai, which ripped through the greater Tokyo region on Monday. The typhoon left much of the prefecture in darkness ...