Japan Meteorological Agency

Japan Meteorological Agency Europeans1145, CC BY-SA 4.0

Independent organ of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan

The Japan Meteorological Agency is a division of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism dedicated to the scientific observation and research of natural phenomena. Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, the agency collects data on meteorology, hydrology, seismology, volcanology, and other related fields.

Also known as...JMA and Kishō-chō
Japan's 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake

Japan's 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake A 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Japan's coast has triggered tsunami warnings and widespread travel disruptions.