Extratropical cyclones (or low-pressure systems) traveling along the Kuroshio in East Asia most frequently occur in spring, ...

Amid these calamities, eerie prophecies have resurfaced, including those by famous mystics like Baba Vanga and Nostradamus.

Many Japanese whose lives were profoundly touched by Pope Francis mourned the pontiff's passing on April 21 at the age of 88.

The Japanese government estimates that there is a 70-80 percent chance of a megaquake occurring within 30 years.