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Second Wave of Island Evacuations Begins: 46 Residents Flee Akusekijima and Kotakarajima Amid Earthquake Swarm in Tokara Islands, Kagoshima Prefecture On the morning of July 6, a village-operated ferry set sail from Akusekijima and Kotakarajima, carrying 46 residents who opted to evacuate due to a relentless series of earthquakes shaking …

Unique Manhole Covers in Iwate Honor MLB Stars Ohtani, Sasaki, and Kikuchi In June, Iwate Prefecture unveiled a trio of eye-catching manhole covers celebrating its hometown Major League Baseball (MLB) heroes: Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Roki Sasaki, and Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels. Featuring original …

(Minami Nippon Shimbun) Sakurajima Volcano Shows Swelling: Alert for Large Ejecta and Pyroclastic Flows Within 2km of Crater On July 5th at 8 PM, the Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory issued a statement about Sakurajima, reporting that crustal movements indicating the mountain is swelling had been observed. Authorities are urging caution …

Elderly Man Trapped in Train for 5 Hours at Shin-Tochigi Station On July 5, Tobu Railway announced that a man in his 70s was stuck inside a train for about 5 hours at Shin-Tochigi Station on the Tobu Utsunomiya Line in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The train was the …

“July 5 Mega Disaster Theory” Sparks “Japan’s Doom” Trend on X, Fuels Fear and Global Media Coverage On the afternoon of July 4, the phrase “Japan’s Doom” surged to a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter), igniting a wave of curiosity and concern among users worldwide. The trend stems from …

Japan’s Shifting Demographics: Record Highs for Single and Elderly Households, Record Low for Families with Children A recent survey by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has uncovered striking changes in the nation’s household composition. The number of single-person households and households with elderly members (aged 65 and older) …

CoCo Ichibanya’s Winning Streak: Record Profits and Bold Price Hikes Ichibanya, the company that runs the beloved Curry House CoCo Ichibanya chain, is riding a wave of success. For five straight periods, revenue has climbed, and profits have risen for three consecutive periods. This period, the company is set to …

Breaking News: Over 1,000 Earthquakes Hit Tokara Islands – Stay Alert for Seismic Activity Since the 21st of last month, the waters near the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture have been rattled by a relentless series of earthquakes. As of noon on the 3rd, the number of quakes has surpassed …

“Prepare for Shaking of Seismic Intensity 5-Upper” – Earthquake of Intensity 5-Lower Observed in Toshima Village, Kagoshima Prefecture At around 3:30 PM today, July 2nd, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5-lower struck Toshima Village in Kagoshima Prefecture. In response, the Japan Meteorological Agency held an urgent press conference, …

Voice Actress Atsumi Tanezaki Limits Activities Due to Health Issues: “To Cherish the Works and Characters” Popular voice actress Atsumi Tanezaki is taking a step back from some of her professional activities due to ongoing health concerns, her agency announced on July 1. The decision comes after careful consideration and …