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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Noto Earthquake Memories, Recovery Efforts Passed on Through ‘Reconstruction Tours’ Hosted by Locals
“Reconstruction tours” are being conducted in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake to ...
April 22, 2026
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On Japan’s Coming of Age Day, New Adults in Disaster-Hit Areas Renew Vow to Revitalize Hometowns
Ceremonies celebrating the start of adulthood for the newest crop of 20-year-olds were held acros...
January 12, 2026
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Ishikawa Residents Mourn Those Who Died in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Hold on to Hope for Rebuilding Two Years On
Two years have passed since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck on a quiet New Year’s Day. In di...
January 3, 2026
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Japan Remembers Victims of Noto Earthquake, Heavy Rain 2 Years After Disasters
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — A memorial ceremony on Thursday held by Ishikawa Prefecture remembered victims...
January 2, 2026
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Earthquake-Affected Areas in Japan’s Noto Region See Continued Outflow in Child-Rearing, Working Population
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — The population continues to decline in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Ea...
January 2, 2026
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Marks 2nd Anniversary; Disaster Caused 698 Deaths across 3 Prefectures, 18,000 Still in Temporary Housing
KANAZAWA — Thursday marked the 2nd anniversary of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. The number of de...
January 1, 2026
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Wajima Lacquerware Production in Japan Continues 2 Years After Massive Noto Peninsula Earthquake
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — A lacquerware shop destroyed by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake has continu...
January 1, 2026
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2 Years After Massive Japan Earthquake, Temporary Housing Residents Served Traditional New Year’s Eve Dish
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Soba, a traditional New Year’s Eve dish, was served to residents of a temporar...
December 31, 2025
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Yomiuri Survey: 935 Care Facility Residents Evacuated After Noto Peninsula Earthquake, 150 Have Died Without Returning
A total of 935 residents at 29 care facilities, including special nursing homes for the elderly, ...
December 28, 2025
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New Research Results Show 19 Square Kilometers of Land Underwent Liquefaction in Noto Peninsula Earthquake; Amount Thought to be Increased by Sand Blown in from Sea of Japan
Ground liquefaction caused by last year’s Noto Peninsula Earthquake is estimated to have damaged ...
November 25, 2025
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Japan Experts Urge Preparations for ‘Compound Disasters’; 1 Year Since Torrential Rains Hit Quake-Battered Peninsula
TOKYO/WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Sunday marked one year since torrential rains devastated areas that had ...
September 21, 2025
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Volunteers Harvest Rice from Terraced Paddies in Wajima; Crop Was Successful Despite Damage from Earthquake, Torrential Rains
WAJIMA, Ishikawa Prefecture — About 100 local residents and volunteer workers harvested rice at t...
September 18, 2025
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118 Houses Left Damaged With No Known Owner After Noto Quake; Number Expected to Rise as Investigations Continue
KANAZAWA — At least 118 houses have been left damaged and with no known owner in six cities and t...
July 2, 2025
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Mangaka Go Nagai Donates Works to Hometown Wajima; ‘Mazinger Z’ Creator Continues Support for Quake-Hit Area’s Recovery
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Go Nagai, the creator of manga series such as “Mazinger Z” and “Devilman,” don...
July 2, 2025
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60% Of Disaster Public Housing Still to Be Planned; Construction Delays Caused Largely by Challenges in Securing Land
With Tuesday marking 18 months since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck Ishikawa, Toyama, and N...
July 1, 2025
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