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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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Mobile Laundries Bring Relief to Japan’s Quake-Hit Areas; Vital Service Helps to Ease Stress, Prevent Ill
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Mobile laundries are helping survivors of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake wash thei...
January 30, 2024
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SDF’s Medical Reservists Fight to Save Lives after Noto Quake
Doctors registered as reserve members of the Self-Defense Forces have helped provide relief in areas...
January 29, 2024
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Restart of Shika Nuclear Power Plant ‘Likely to Take Years’; Seismic Activity During Noto Quake Possibly Greater Than Expected
The screening process to restart a reactor at Hokuriku Electric Power Co.’s Shika nuclear power plan...
January 29, 2024
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Quake-Hit Noto Region Train Services Replaced by Buses
Bus services began Monday as a substitute means of transportation due to the continued operation su...
January 29, 2024
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Volunteers Gather in Nanao, Anamizu and Shika; Cleaning up After Japan Quake
Seventy-nine volunteers from across the country arrived on Sunday in Nanao, Anamizu and Shika in Ish...
January 29, 2024
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Noto Quake Deals Heavy Blow to Wajima Lacquerware Craft; 80% of Workshops Said Damaged of Destroyed
In the recent series of quakes that hit the Noto Peninsula, a majority of the workshops and sales es...
January 27, 2024
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Tsunami Triggered by Noto Peninsula Earthquake Reached Maximum of 5.8 Meters in Niigata Pref.
The tsunami triggered by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake surged inland in at least 19 locations in Is...
January 27, 2024
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Suica Cards Clarify Situation at Japan Earthquake Evacuation Centers; Help Understand Location Use
Transportation IC cards will be distributed to evacuees to help collect data on evacuation centers i...
January 27, 2024
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Resilience and Recovery: Noto Airport Reopens, Volunteer Efforts Intensify after Noto Peninsula Earthquake (UPDATE1)
Noto Airport has reopened to commercial flights on Saturday after being damaged in the Noto Peninsul...
January 27, 2024
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Cabinet Approves ¥150 Billion from Reserve Fund to Support Victims of Noto Peninsula Earthquake; Includes Funds to Rebuild Roads and Other Facilities
The government decided on Friday it will appropriate ¥155.3 billion from the fiscal 2023 budget rese...
January 26, 2024
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Ishikawa Pref.’s Battleship Island Collapses in Jan. 1 Quake; Loses Iconic Shape
SUZU, Ishikawa — Mitsukejima Island, a scenic spot known as Battleship Island in Suzu, Ishikawa Pref...
January 26, 2024
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Earthquake Damage in Ishikawa, Toyama, Niigata Prefectures Estimated to Cost up to ¥2.6 Trillion
The Cabinet Office announced Thursday estimates of the total cost of damage in Ishikawa, Toyama and ...
January 26, 2024
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Over ¥100 Mil. Raised for Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief by Yomiuri Shimbun, Affiliate Organizations
Cash donations to The Yomiuri Shimbun and the Yomiuri Light and Humanity Association for Noto Penins...
January 26, 2024
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Mangaka Go Nagai to Give ¥20 Million to Quake-Hit Hometown; Hopes Manga Can Encourage Community to Build Anew
Famous mangaka Go Nagai has announced that he and his company will jointly donate ¥20 million to Nag...
January 26, 2024
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Higher Tourism Subsidies Eyed for Quake-Battered Areas; Japan Prime Minister Suggests Covering 70% of Travel Costs
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday evening he will consider expanding measures to boost tour...
January 25, 2024
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