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Japan’s Plan to Cut Nankai Trough Earthquake Deaths 80% by 2035

Japan’s New Disaster Prevention Plan Targets Nankai Trough Earthquake Risks The Japanese government has announced a bold new disaster prevention plan to tackle the devastating potential of a Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake. Aiming to slash the estimated death toll by 80% within the next 10 years, this strategy addresses a …

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Amazon to Expand Next-Day Delivery Nationwide in Japan by 2025

Amazon Boosts Delivery in Japan with New Stations and Faster Options Amazon is stepping up its delivery game in Japan! The company plans to open six new delivery stations (DS) across the country and expand its services to offer next-day delivery for nighttime orders nationwide by 2025. Plus, they’re rolling …

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Tohoku Shinkansen Collides with Bear, Service Temporarily Suspended

Tohoku Shinkansen Collides with Bear, Service Temporarily Suspended… Entry Path Unknown for Full-Standard Train on Elevated Tracks On June 28 at around 4:02 PM JST, a rare incident occurred when the JR Tohoku Shinkansen, specifically the Hayabusa 25 (bound for Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto) and Komachi 25 (bound for Akita) trains departing from …

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Over 500 Earthquakes in 8 Days Near Tokara Islands

A swarm of earthquakes has been shaking the waters near the Tokara Islands, with over 500 tremors recorded in just eight days. As of today, June 28, 2025, the region has experienced 13 more earthquakes, and the activity shows no signs of stopping. Since June 21, this relentless seismic event …

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Record-Breaking Early End to Japan’s Rainy Season (Tsuyu) in 2025

Record-Breaking Early End to Japan’s Rainy Season (Tsuyu) in 2025 Japan’s rainy season, known as tsuyu, typically drenches the country with heavy rainfall and humidity from June to July. However, in an unprecedented and historic event, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced on June 27, 2025, that the rainy season …

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