“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 …

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 …