Kagoshima
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General NewsOver 300 Earthquakes Rumble in Sea Off Japan’s Kagoshima Pref. Islands, Putting Residents on Alert
The sea off the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture was hit with 336 earthquakes measuring at ...
June 25, 2025
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General NewsM5.0 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture; No Tsunami Warning Issued
A magnitude-5.0 earthquake was detected in the sea off Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Japan at ...
June 24, 2025
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M5.2 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was observed in the sea off Kodakarajima island in Kagoshima Prefectur...
June 22, 2025
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Travel SpotsKagoshima: Sandbar Allows Visitors to ‘Walk Across Sea’ Like Moses
IBUSUKI, Kagoshima — A sandbar that appears at an uninhabited island during low tide is attractin...
June 7, 2025
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Japan In FocusKagoshima: Young Doctor Return to Work on Home Island; Aims to Support Islanders at Home of ‘Dr. Coto’s Clinic’
SATSUMA-SENDAI, Kagoshima — A doctor started working at a clinic on Shimokoshiki Island, which li...
May 31, 2025
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Travel SpotsKagoshima: New Cow for Sightseeing Cart Tour of Samurai Residences Makes Debut
IZUMI, Kagoshima — The seventh cow to pull a sightseeing cart in Izumi, Kagoshima Prefecture, whi...
April 26, 2025
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Travel SpotsKagoshima: Whale-Watching Season Arrives on Amami Oshima Island
AMAMI, Kagoshima — Breeding season has arrived for humpback whales, which means it is also time f...
February 1, 2025
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Social SeriesSho-chu Time / Making Wooden Barrels Supports Traditional Spirit Production
SOO, Kagoshima — Shh-shh, shh-shh ... On a cold, windy day at the end of the year, this sound fil...
January 17, 2025
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Japan In FocusKagoshima Airport Connected with Seoul by Daily Flights of Korean Air Lines, Jeju Air
KIRISHIMA, Kagoshima — Regular flights between Kagoshima and Seoul are now being offered daily am...
September 21, 2024
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General NewsM5.8 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kagoshima Pref., No Tsunami Expected; Temblor Began Off Tanegashima Island, Had Intensity 3 Out Of 7
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Tanegashima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture at ...
September 14, 2024
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Japan In FocusKagoshima: Japan’s Shortest Flight Takes Just 10 Minutes; Connects Amami and Kikai Islands
AMAMI, Kagoshima — The Amami-Kikai route has become Japan’s shortest regular flight route, lastin...
August 24, 2024
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Japan In FocusKagoshima: Officers Receive Habu Snake Repelling Training; Get Tips on Finding, Catching Them
AMAMI, Kagoshima — New police officers assigned to the Amami Police Station in Kagoshima Prefectu...
April 20, 2024
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Travel SpotsVisitors Flock to See One Million Lupin Flowers in Full Bloom on Beach in Kagoshima Pref.
One million lupin flowers are in full bloom on a beach in Kagoshima Prefecture, attracting many v...
April 7, 2024
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General NewsM-5.5 Quake Hits Near Amami-Oshima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit near Amami-Oshima island in Kagoshima Prefecture at 19:32 p.m. on ...
March 15, 2024
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Japan In FocusKagoshima: Massive Sakurajima Daikon Wins Annual Contest, Weighing in at 30 Kilograms
KAGOSHIMA — A 30-kilogram Sakurajima daikon has won its weight division at an annual contest held la...
February 17, 2024
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Over 300 Earthquakes Rumble in Sea Off Japan’s Kagoshima Pref. Islands, Putting Residents on Alert
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M5.1 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture Islands
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More Residents to Evacuate from Japan’s Akusejikima Island After Series of Quakes; Tremors Continue Near Area
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M5.2 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture
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Undersea Magma, Water May Be Inducing Quakes Around Tokara Islands; Lack of Instruments Nearby Limits Data