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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, with strong tremors felt across the Kanto region and in Tokyo. No tsunami alert was issued following the quake, but warnings were issued for potential similar shaking in the coming week.
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm as it passed Hawaii, causing drenching rains, winds, and leaving over 100,000 people without power. Despite the storm, some residents proceeded with planned events, including a wedding.
Record-breaking rainfall in Japan has resulted in at least eight deaths and left thousands of travelers stranded, particularly at Narita Airport. The severe weather has also caused flooding in other parts of Asia, including Metro Manila and eastern China.
The Japan Meteorological Agency's 3-month forecast predicts a 'high temperature trend' for August, with a likelihood of more scorching days across the country, especially from Eastern Japan to Okinawa/Amami.
Temperatures are forecast to rise in Western and Eastern Japan, with Kyushu potentially reaching a dangerous 38 degrees Celsius. Residents are advised to take precautions against heatstroke, including using air conditioning and staying hydrated.
A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan, continuing a series of tremors in the region. Separately, a 4.8 magnitude quake shook New Zealand's lower North Island.
Authorities have issued a warning for highly unstable atmospheric conditions across Northern and Eastern Japan, including the Kanto region, with a risk of localized torrential rain. Residents are urged to be cautious of potential flooding in low-lying areas and rapidly rising river levels.
Typhoon No. 6 is expected to move along the Pacific side by the 3rd, with the possibility of strong rain and wind in a wide area from western to eastern Japan. Disaster information experts point out that in areas expected to be in the typhoon's path, it is important to consider evacuation timing not just by waiting for warnings and danger alerts, but also by utilizing 'time-series information' that conveys the outlook.
Warnings for severe thunderstorms, lightning, and sudden gusts of wind have been issued for western and eastern Japan. Meanwhile, Sweden is experiencing widespread pollen warnings across half the country following a period of summer warmth.
Over 1,000 people urged to evacuate as wildfires rage in northeastern Japan 毎日新聞
A powerful earthquake, estimated between 7.4 and 7.5 magnitude, struck off the coast of northern Japan, prompting tsunami warnings for coastal areas. Small tsunami waves were observed, and residents were advised to prepare for potential emergencies.
Western and Eastern Japan are experiencing severe weather, including strong rain and wind, due to a front and low-pressure system. Authorities are warning residents to be vigilant against landslides, flooding, and rising river levels.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck northeastern Japan, but no tsunami warning was issued.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture in eastern Japan, resulting in several injuries.
Unprecedented and record-breaking rainfall has caused severe flooding in eastern Japan, resulting in at least eight deaths and leaving thousands of people stranded at an airport.
Torrential and unprecedented rainfall has struck eastern Japan, particularly the Tokyo area, resulting in at least eight fatalities and leaving thousands of people stranded at Narita Airport due to severe travel disruptions and power outages.
Following a period of intense heat in Western Japan, Eastern Japan is now also forecast to experience temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius or higher on the 14th. Authorities are urging residents to take thorough precautions against heatstroke, including using air conditioning and staying hydrated.
Temperatures are rising across Western and Eastern Japan, with some areas already experiencing extreme heat days above 35 degrees Celsius. Authorities are issuing heatstroke alerts and urging residents to take precautions such as using air conditioning and staying hydrated.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck northeastern Japan, but no tsunami warning has been issued. The tremor was felt across the region.
Police have arrested a man, an acquaintance of a 17-year-old high school girl, after her body was discovered in eastern Japan, suspecting he has information regarding the circumstances of her death.
Typhoon Jangmi is approaching Okinawa and Amami, with expectations of heavy rain in western and eastern Japan. The typhoon is also forecast to pass closest to Taiwan on Monday.
An AI avatar has been deployed at a city hall in eastern Japan to offer multilingual assistance to visitors, enhancing public services.
A passenger car fell into a crack in the asphalt near a railway crossing in eastern Japan, leading to a partial halt in train traffic. The incident may be linked to a powerful earthquake that recently struck the region.
A bear was observed lurking for several hours in a residential area in northeastern Japan before it was eventually killed.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has struck eastern Japan, causing tremors but prompting no tsunami warning from authorities.
A 64-year-old trans woman in eastern Japan is embracing a quiet, slow-burn romance with a boyfriend 22 years her senior, often showing up to dates in princess dresses. Kuboyama, a retired information technology (IT) engineer from Kawasaki City who also goes by the name Catherine, was once known for her handsome looks and high-paying job before the sex reassignment surgery, TV Tokyo reported. She says she was drawn to women’s clothes and make-up from childhood and felt little interest in...
A foreign tourist was attacked by a bear near Lake Towada in north-eastern Japan.
Torrential rains in eastern Japan have resulted in at least six deaths and thousands of evacuations, causing significant disruptions to transportation. The severe weather has led to widespread damage and emergency responses.
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck south-eastern Japan on Tuesday has risen to 34, authorities announced today, with thousands of residents now also facing sweltering heat. The disaster management office in Kumamoto prefecture, where the earthquake struck, said seven more bodies had been pulled from the rubble of a shopping centre in […] The post At least 34 dead in Japan earthquake as thousands of households left without power appeared first on ProtoThema English.
With western Japan experiencing consecutive scorching days and eastern Japan expecting rising temperatures, concerns are growing about heatstroke as people are being hospitalized. Measures for preventing heatstroke at home and outdoor workplaces are being highlighted.
High temperatures are causing 'mid-summer days' in Western and Eastern Japan, with heatstroke alerts issued and calls for thorough preventative measures.
Typhoon No. 7 is expected to accelerate and approach western and eastern Japan on the 27th, while Typhoon No. 8 is also likely to approach and potentially make landfall in eastern Japan on the same day, with potential disruptions to Tokaido Shinkansen services.
Typhoon No. 6 is moving north near Okinawa and Amami, bringing strong winds and potential linear rainbands. The typhoon is expected to approach Western and Eastern Japan by August 3rd, with authorities warning of severe winds, high waves, landslides, and flooding.
A microbus driver was arrested in northeastern Japan following a crash that killed a student. The vehicle was transporting 20 members of a school soft tennis club.
Following an earthquake in northeastern Japan, social media platforms like X saw the spread of misinformation, with many posts falsely claiming the temblor was artificial.
A powerful earthquake, with magnitudes reported between 7.4 and 7.7, struck off Japan's coast, triggering widespread tsunami warnings and evacuations. Authorities remain on high alert for potential aftershocks and further seismic activity, with an 80 cm tsunami already observed.
A 200-year-old dwelling known as Iizukatei in Tochigi, Japan, has been converted into a boutique hotel. This transformation marks it as the first tangible cultural property in eastern Japan to become a hotel.
A collision at sea off northeastern Japan has left three individuals unaccounted for, while ten others were successfully rescued.
Parts of Western Japan, Eastern Japan's Pacific coast, and Tohoku's Pacific coast are experiencing persistent drought conditions, with authorities warning that low rainfall is likely to continue for another month, urging careful water management and fire precautions.