The Sakurajima volcano erupted in Japan, sending ash soaring up to 2,000 metres above the crater. Authorities confirmed that the volcanic activity occurred on Thursday, May 22, at around 8:54 am. This ...

Sakurajima volcano on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu erupted several times early on Sunday, sending a plume of ash and smoke up to 4,400 metres (2.73 miles) into the air and causing around 30 ...

The U.S. Embassy in Japan warns travelers about increased eruptions at Sakurajima volcano. "Do not enter the restricted 2 km radius around the Minamidake crater," the alert states. Travelers should ...

A volcano on Japan’s major western island of Kyushu had multiple eruptions on Sunday, Nov. 16, sending a plume of smoke and ash almost three miles into the air, causing tens of flight cancellations ...

Japan’s Kyushu has unveiled plans to offer free one-way Shinkansen tickets from Fukuoka to foreign visitors, as part of a JPY3.5 billion (US$22.8 million) tourism push aimed at driving deeper regional ...

Travelers to certain cities in Japan are receiving a warning about a volcano and "ash clouds" from the U.S. government. The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan issued the travel alert on November 20.