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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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“Mazinger Z” “Devilman” Creator Go Nagai’s Museum Among Fire-Destroyed Buildings; Had Been Chosen as Top Travel Destination For Anime Lovers
A museum dedicated to famous mangaka Go Nagai, whose popular works include “Mazinger Z” and “Devilma...
January 11, 2024
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Transformers Damaged at Shika N-Plant in Quake-Hit Area in Ishikawa Pref.; Watchdog to Request Operator to Investigate Cause
The chairman of the Japanese nuclear watchdog on Wednesday requested Hokuriku Electric Power Co. to ...
January 11, 2024
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Japan Govt to Help Shift 10,000 Noto Quake Evacuees into Hotels, Other Facilities
Hotels, inns and other facilities in four prefectures are expected to be used as “secondary” evacuat...
January 11, 2024
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Japan Designates Noto Peninsula Earthquake as Extreme Severe Disaster (Update 1)
The government decided Thursday to designate the Noto Peninsula Earthquake as a disaster of extreme ...
January 11, 2024
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Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 213 in Ishikawa Pref. (Update 1)
The death toll in Ishikawa Prefecture rose to 213 as of 9 a.m. Thursday following the Jan. 1 disaste...
January 11, 2024
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Death Toll in Central Japan Quake Rises to 206
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref. (Jiji Press)—The death toll in Ishikawa Prefecture from a huge earthquake t...
January 11, 2024
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Demand for Liquid Infant Formula Surges After Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Meiji Co., announced plans to increase the production of liquid infant formula, demand for which ha...
January 10, 2024
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8 ‘Disaster-Related’ Deaths Reported in Noto Earthquake; Overall Toll from Disaster Reaches 206 Fatalities
Eight evacuees had been recognized as of Wednesday as “disaster-related fatalities” after the Noto P...
January 10, 2024
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Authorities Labor to Confirm Status of Unaccounted-For after Japan Noto Peninsula Earthquake; List Remains Long as Manpower Shortages Slow Efforts
KANAZAWA — In a bid to swiftly identify survivors of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Ishikawa prefect...
January 10, 2024
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Concerns Grow Over Spread of COVID-19 at Ishikawa Pref. Evacuation Center
NOTO, Ishikawa — There is a growing sense of caution regarding infectious diseases such as COVID-19 ...
January 10, 2024
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Baby Born Shortly after Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Amid aftershocks immediately following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a baby was born at Keiju Medic...
January 10, 2024
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Arashi Donates ¥67.5 Mil. for Quake Relief
J-pop idol act Arashi announced it has donated ¥67.5 million to those affected by the Noto Peninsula...
January 10, 2024
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Japan to Double 2024 Budget’s Reserve Fund After Noto Quake; ¥1 trillion Available for Reconstruction, Other Purposes (Update 1)
The government has solidified its decision to double the fiscal 2024 supplementary budget allocated ...
January 10, 2024
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Second Whale Shark at Quake-Hit Aquarium Dies (Update 1)
Haku, the last surviving whale shark at an aquarium in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, has died, a resul...
January 10, 2024
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Increased Risk of Landslides in Noto Peninsula Due to Expected Heavy Rain
Atmospheric instability is expected to continue on Wednesday in the Noto Peninsula, which suffered a...
January 9, 2024
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