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Local Authorities Differed in Response to Mega Quake Warning; Effective Prevention Measures Vital Ahead of Major Disasters
WAKAYAMA / KOCHI — The government issued a special advisory for the first time last month urging ...
September 2, 2024
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Efforts Underway to Improve Support for Potential Quake-Isolated Communities; Following Lessons Learned After Noto Quake
SHIZUOKA — It is imperative to prepare for a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough, as there is...
September 2, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan Downgraded to Tropical Depression
Typhoon Shanshan, which had been almost stationary off the Tokaido coast, was downgraded to a tro...
September 1, 2024
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Heatstroke Insurance Sales Surge Amid Summer Heat; Tokyo Insurance Companies Enthusiastic About Stable Demand
More people are insuring themselves against the risk of heatstroke amid this year’s heat wave, wi...
September 1, 2024
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Woman Falls to Death in Yokohama Station; Passerby Below Also Dies as Result
YOKOHAMA — A woman in her teens fell from the roof of a commercial building in Yokohama, hitting ...
September 1, 2024
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Japan’s Kanto Region May See Linear Precipitation Zones by Sunday Morning; JMA Calling for Caution
Linear precipitation zones are likely to occur in Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures and the Kanto ...
August 31, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan Brings Devastating Rainfall, Halts Transportation Across Japan; Casualties Include 6 Dead, 127 Injured, 1 Missing
Typhoon Shanshan crossed Shikoku on Saturday and approached the Kii Peninsula. Warm and humid air...
August 31, 2024
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Hyogo Gov. Denies Alleged Power Harassment in Sworn Testimony
KOBE (Jiji Press) — Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito denied allegations of power harassment, or harassme...
August 31, 2024
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Births in Japan Hit Record Low for Jan.-June
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of babies born in Japan in January-June decreased 5.7% from a yea...
August 31, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan Approching Japan’s Kii Peninsula; 6 Lives Claimed, 127 Injured
Typhoon Shanshan crossed Shikoku and approached the Kii Peninsula on Saturday morning, according ...
August 31, 2024
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Tokaido Shinkansen Disrupted Due to Heavy Rain as Typhoon Shanshan Passes
Heavy rain related to Typhoon Shanshan is causing major disruptions to Tokaido Shinkansen service...
August 31, 2024
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Hiroshima Uses Drones to Survey A-Bomb Dome; Devices Allow Less Labor-Intensive Examination for Deterioration
HIROSHIMA — The city of Hiroshima has begun using drones to inspect the condition of the bricks a...
August 31, 2024
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Bug Alert: Shizuoka Pref. Warns of Massive Influx of Stink Bugs after Typhoon Shanshan Passes
The Shizuoka prefectural pest control center issued a warning Thursday of a possible massive infl...
August 30, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan Cuts Off Roads in Japan’s Kyushu, Disrupts Flights and Train Services
Typhoon Shanshan caused damage in many parts of Kyushu as it continued to lash the region Friday....
August 30, 2024
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2 Pandas at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo to Head Back to China; Symptoms of High Blood Pressure Cited as Reason for Return
Arrangements are underway for two giant pandas at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoological Gardens to be returned ...
August 30, 2024
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