Sakurajima is neither a famed sakura cherry tree spot, nor is it an island—shima or jima. You can board a ferry from Kagoshima and land at Sakurajima port in 15 minutes. The fee, paid on arrival, is ...

TOKYO (AP) — A volcano on Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, spewing ash and rocks. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in nearby towns but residents were ...

Sakurajima volcano on Kyushu, Japan, erupted multiple times early Sunday morning, sending ash over 2.7 miles (4,400 meters) into the air and forcing dozens of flight cancellations as authorities ...

One of Japan's most active volcanoes will erupt very soon, researchers who have been studying a build-up of magma have said - with potentially devastating consequences. The University of Bristol ...

KAGOSHIMA--A massive eruption occurred at Mount Sakurajima here on the evening of July 24, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue the highest alert urging residents to evacuate. The ...