Noto Peninsula Earthquake
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Actor Hiroshi Tachi Cooks Meals for Japan Quake Victims; About 20 Actors Prepare 700 Servings in Toyama Prefecture
Actor Hiroshi Tachi helped cook meals for victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Himi, Toyam...
February 27, 2024
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Ama Divers in Wajima Fighting to Preserve Tradition; Recovering from Noto Quake
Traditional fishing done by ama, women who skin-dive for abalone and sazae turban shells, in the ...
February 27, 2024
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British “Shamisen” Duo Aims to Cheer Up Japan Quake Victims
LONDON (Jiji Press) — A British duo of shamisen stringed instrument players are set to make their de...
February 25, 2024
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Govt to Build Temporary Studio for Wajima Lacquerware, Kishida Says on Visit to Noto
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday visited Wajima and Anamizu, Ishikawa Pre...
February 24, 2024
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Quake-stricken Ishikawa Pref. Looks for Ways to Continue Aiding Disaster Victims While Also Attracting Tourists; Extended Shinkansen Line to Open in March
KANAZAWA — The section between Kanazawa and Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, on the Hokuriku Shinkansen bu...
February 23, 2024
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Wajima Lacquer Artist Rescues Cats Separated from Owners in Noto Earthquake
The Noto Peninsula Earthquake on Jan. 1 affected not only people but also pet cats — many of them we...
February 23, 2024
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Beloved Salt Farmer Killed in Noto Peninsula Earthquake; Farmer’s Student Vows to Keep Traditional Method
SUZU, Ishikawa — Salt farmer Kenichi Nakamae, 77, died when his house collapsed during the Noto Peni...
February 22, 2024
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Classic Mazinger Z Anime to Be Free to Stream on YouTube; Portion of Ad Money to Go to Quake-hit Areas
Three animated films based on the works of manga artist Go Nagai, a native of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefe...
February 21, 2024
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Noto Oyster Back on Sale in Nanao, Ishikawa Pref. Back in Business
Employees at the Yamashita Suisan oyster farm shuck “Noto kaki” oysters, a local delicacy, in Nanao,...
February 21, 2024
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Noto Railway Partially Resumes Service in Ishikawa after Earthquake; A Step Towards Normalcy for Residents
NANAO, Ishikawa — The Noto Railway in Ishikawa Prefecture partially resumed operations on Thursday, ...
February 15, 2024
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Damaged Electric Wires May Have Caused Large Fire in Wajima; Melted Wiring Found in Area That Burned After Noto Earthquake
Short circuits and poor contact between electrical wires that were damaged by the Noto Peninsula Ear...
February 15, 2024
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93-Year-Old Woman Rescued 124 Hours After Noto Earthquake Dies; Sudden Change in Her Condition Earlier This Month
A 93-year-old woman from Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, who was rescued 124 hours after the Noto Penins...
February 14, 2024
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Better Nutrition Sought for Japan Quake Evacuees’ Meals; Imbalanced Daily Diet Can Lead to Strokes, Dehydration
Local governments are dispatching nutritional specialists to evacuation centers in areas struck by t...
February 14, 2024
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Shopping District Destroyed by Japan Noto Earthquake Holds Outdoor Market; Shop Owners, Residents Rejoice
NANAO, Ishikawa — An outdoor market was held on Sunday in a shopping district in Nanao, Ishikawa Pre...
February 12, 2024
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Wall Falls on Worker at Quake-Damaged Building in Ishikawa; Victim Reported to be in Cardiopulmonary Arrest
NANAO, Ishikawa — A man in his 60s suffered cardiorespiratory arrest in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, ...
February 11, 2024
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