Japan Meteorological Agency

Following a severe quake in the Pacific Ocean, a tsunami advisory has been issued for Japan's Izu Island chain with 30-centimeters waves.

Extreme heat continued to grip Japan on Monday, with the mercury already topping 35 degrees Celsius in the morning in many areas of the country's east and north.

Sanyo Shinkansen line's bullet train service between Hiroshima and Hakata stations was halted as heavy rain continued to batter western Japan.

Shimane Prefecture and other areas in western Japan were battered by heavy rains on Saturday.

The Japanese government warned of possible power shortages Monday in the Tokyo region, asking people to conserve energy

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned of another possible major volcanic eruption of Mt Aso in southwestern Japan, where an increase in volcanic earthquakes was observed, local media reported Tuesday.