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 …
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(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 …
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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 …
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“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 …
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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) …
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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 …
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“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, …
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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 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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Osaka-Kansai Expo Breaks Records: 10 Million Visitors in 78 Days! The Osaka-Kansai Expo has achieved an incredible milestone, surpassing 10 million visitors in just 78 days since its opening. This remarkable feat was celebrated with a special ceremony at the venue on June 29th, underscoring the expo’s massive popularity among …
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