This is a list of active and extinct volcanoes in Japan. An Orange background indicates a volcano considered active by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Nov 16, 2025 · Video. Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupted for the first time since October, sending a tall plume of ash into the air and prompting ashfall alerts in nearby prefectures.

Nov 29, 2025 · Amazing footage taken by Japan's Coast Guard shows an eruption near Iwo Jima after an eruption just two months prior to when this footage was captured. Creditt: Japan Coast Guard

Aug 28, 2025 · Japanese meteorological agencies said the Shinmoedake volcano had erupted in the early hours of Thursday morning, August 28, sending a plume of ash 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) into …

Nov 16, 2025 · TOKYO (Reuters) -A volcano on Japan's major western island of Kyushu erupted multiple times on Sunday, sending a plume of smoke and ash as high as 4.4 kilometres (2.73 miles) …

Feb 28, 2025 · In historic times, at least 66 volcanoes have been active in Japan, including Kikai, Iwo-jima, and Nishino-shima volcanoes. A total of 953 eruptions have been witnessed and documented …

Jul 4, 2025 · Mount Shinmoedake volcano in Japan erupts, sending ash plume into the sky amid predictions of a 'mega disaster'. The Japanese authorities raised the alert level to 3, warning of …

Jul 5, 2025 · Japan is on high alert after Shinmoedake, a key vent in Kyushu’s Kirishima volcanic complex, erupted on Thursday, July 3, sending a massive ash plume nearly 6.7 km into the sky.

6 days ago · When an eruption warning is issued, follow the restrictions and evacuation orders. If volcanic ash is spewing, protect yourself by wearing a dust respirator mask and goggles. For more …

[Level 1 (Noting that it is an active volcano)]: Restrictions on access to the area near the crater’s edge, etc. depending on the situation. (Note: The target areas subject to evacuation and restrictions will …