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Noto Peninsula Earthquake
The magnitude 7.6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1 was the largest earthquake in the Noto region since records were kept in 1885.This is a chronological listing of earthquake-related articles distributed by The Japan News since the earthquake occurred on the New Year's Day.
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U.S. Forces Transport Quake Aid Supplies
WAJIA, Ishikawa (Jiji Press) — U.S. Forces Japan transported relief supplies by helicopter Wednesday...
January 18, 2024
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Public Broadcaster NHK Strongly Called for Viewers to Evacuate During Quake; Aim Was to Break ‘Normalcy Bias’
Anchorpersons at public broadcaster NHK used a serious tone of voice to strongly urge viewers to eva...
January 18, 2024
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Around 250 Junior High School Students Evacuate Wajima Seeking Conducive Learning Environment
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Around 250 students from three junior high schools in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture...
January 17, 2024
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10 Deaths Confirmed after Remains Found around Devastated Morning Market in Wajima
The deaths of 10 people have been confirmed after their remains were found in an area around the mor...
January 17, 2024
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Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Noto Region of Ishikawa Pref. on Tuesday Evening
An earthquake with estimated magnitude of 4.8 occurred in the Noto area of Ishikawa Prefecture at 6:...
January 16, 2024
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Noto Wagyu Beef Cattle at Risk of Starving after Major Quake
NOTO, Ishikawa (Jiji Press) — Top-ranking wagyu beef cattle on the Noto Peninsula are at the brink o...
January 16, 2024
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U.S. Military Asked to Help Transport Relief Supplies to Earthquake-Battered Noto Peninsula, Defense Minister Says
Japan has asked U.S. military forces stationed in Japan to help transport relief supplies to the ear...
January 16, 2024
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Kishida to Schedule Discussion between Cabinet Ministers and Local Government Head in Areas Hit by Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday he plans to schedule an opportunity for local government h...
January 16, 2024
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Team of Oral Care Specialists Visits Shelters to Preserve Health of Quake Evacuees
A team of dentists and hygienists have visited shelters in the areas hit by the Noto Peninsula Earth...
January 16, 2024
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Over 20,000 Houses in Ishikawa Pref. Damaged by Quake; Snow Hampers Construction of Temporary Housing Units
KANAZAWA — The Ishikawa prefectural government reported that housing units damaged by the Noto Penin...
January 16, 2024
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News in Pictures / Noto Quake Evacuees Suffer from Prolonged Stay at Centers
Monday marked two weeks since the powerful Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck Ishikawa Prefecture. As ...
January 16, 2024
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Government Research Committee Discussed Possible Cause of Noto Peninsula Earthquake
The government’s Earthquake Research Committee held a meeting on Monday to assess the cause of the N...
January 16, 2024
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No Timeline for Fully Restored Rail Services after Noto Quake
Train services on the Noto Peninsula partially resumed Monday, two weeks after an earthquake registe...
January 15, 2024
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Manufacturers Rely on Inventory, Other Factories After Quake; Electricity, Water Outages Delay Restart of Operations
With Monday marking two weeks since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake on New Year’s Day, factories and r...
January 15, 2024
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Police Continue Search for Missing Persons in Ishikawa Pref. amid Snowfall (Update 1)
Police officers searched for people whose whereabouts remain unconfirmed around collapsed houses ami...
January 15, 2024
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