Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Orders Emergency Response to Ishikawa Earthquake, Tsunami

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
The Yomiuri Shimbun
18:09 JST, January 1, 2024
In light of the major earthquake that struck Ishikawa Prefecture on Monday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed the relevant ministries and agencies to assess the damage as soon as possible, to ensure the safety of the public and rescue any victims, and provide appropriate information to the public.
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