GoNorth Japan Posted: March 25, 2025 | Last updated: March 25, 2025 "Mt. Iwate, one of Japan's most iconic mountains, is now closed to hikers due to an increased risk of eruption.

Mount Iwate is an active volcano that has been erupting repeatedly for 700,000 years and has undergone seven major sector collapses to reach its current form. The large amount of volcanic ash and ...

An eruption may occur. Follow local government's instructions and stay away from dangerous areas," the disaster management agency said on X. Japan has scores of active volcanoes and sits on the so ...

Tokyo, March 30 (Jiji Press)--The Japan Meteorological Agency on Sunday raised the volcanic alert for Shinmoedake in the Kyushu southwestern region to Level 3 from Level 2. The agency warned that ...