The coastline here is as beautiful as it is battered, in a region that has traditionally seen few tourists. But that’s ...

Perched along the scenic coastline of Japan’s Iwate prefecture, the Taro Kanko Hotel once stood as a symbol of hospitality, offering guests views of the Pacific Ocean and the nearby Sannoiwa Rocks.

Japanese weather officials say a rapidly growing low-pressure system is intensifying winds across the country, bringing ...