Yellow sand has been confirmed in several parts over the skies of western Japan and is expected to spread over a wide area from Kyushu to northeastern Japan through April 18, according to the ...

Yellow sand originates in China's desert regions, where strong winds can pick up massive amounts of it. Sandstorms are often reported in Japan in spring. Kids asked not to play outdoors ...

Health experts warned about the hazards of inhaling yellow sand particles that continued to spread across wide areas of Japan on April 12. They advised people, especially those with respiratory ...