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Wildfires broke out in western Japan’s Okayama and Ehime prefectures, prompting evacuations but resulting in no injuries. Emergency services are actively combatting the blazes, with significant resources deployed. The incidents …
Wildfires Erupt in Western Japan; Evacuations Prompted Without Injuries Read More
A volcanic eruption at Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia raises tsunami concerns. The Japan Meteorological Agency is studying potential impacts, particularly for Okinawa. Authorities upgraded the alert level for the volcano, …
Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Raises Tsunami Concerns for Japan Read More
Japan has successfully brought under control its worst wildfire in over fifty years, which began on February 26, claimed one life, damaged over 210 buildings, and forced evacuations of 4,200 …
Japan’s Worst Wildfire in Over 50 Years Successfully Contained Read More
On March 11, Japan observed the 14th anniversary of the disasters that led to over 22,000 fatalities. The catastrophic earthquake and tsunami of 2011 caused significant devastation, particularly at the …
Japan Commemorates 14 Years Since March 11 Disasters Read More
Toyota is halting production at two Aichi plants due to an explosion and fire at Chuo Spring. The suspension affects three lines, with the resumption date yet to be determined. …
Toyota Suspends Production at Aichi Plants Following Explosion and Fire Read More
The Ofunato wildfire has been contained, being Japan’s largest in over fifty years, engulfing approximately 2,900 hectares. Evacuation orders have been lifted for some, but many residents remain affected. The …
Containment of Iwate Wildfire: Japan’s Largest in Half a Century Read More
Ofunato City Mayor Fuchigami Kiyoshi has declared that the wildfires that broke out 11 days ago are contained. Evacuation orders remain for certain districts, affecting over 2,400 residents, but are …
Ofunato Mayor Declares Wildfires Contained in Northeastern Japan Read More
Japan has contained its worst wildfire in over fifty years, affecting 2,900 hectares and resulting in one death. The mayor confirmed control after an aerial survey. Recent rainfall aided firefighting …
Japan Successfully Contained Its Most Severe Wildfire in 50 Years Read More
Ofunato City authorities are considering the lifting of evacuation orders due to wildfires, following two days without new outbreaks and recent rainfall. While some orders have been lifted, 11 percent …
Ofunato Authorities Evaluate Wildfire Evacuation Orders Amid Improving Conditions Read More
Japan has partially lifted evacuation orders after rain curtailed a major wildfire in Iwate Prefecture, which had lasted over a week. The fire, the largest in over fifty years, resulted …
Japan Partially Lifts Evacuation Orders Following Rain and Wildfire Containment Read More