Mt. Usu still erupting near Lake Toya

Mt. Usu still erupting near Lake Toya

SAPPORO, Japan - Mt. Usu in southwestern Hokkaido continues venting steam and ash for the fourth consecutive day near Lake Toya on April 3. Mt. Usu erupted on March 31 for the first time in nearly 23 years.

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