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Japan: Emergency Alerts Sound in Tokyo as Magnitude 5.9 Quake Hits 3

Alerts sounded across Tokyo as a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the Greater Tokyo Area, early Sunday, August 23. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred around 2:00 a.m. with an epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometers.

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Japan: Strong Quake Strikes Ibaraki, Shaking Greater Tokyo Before Dawn 4

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the Greater Tokyo Area, early Sunday, August 23. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred around 2:00 a.m. with an epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometers. This video shows a family at home in Tokyo being awakened as an earthquake hits. The father can be seen covering his son with his body as the shaking begins.

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Japan: Strong Quake Strikes Ibaraki, Shaking Greater Tokyo Before Dawn 3

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the Greater Tokyo Area, early Sunday, August 23. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred around 2:00 a.m. with an epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometers.

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Japan: Emergency Alerts Sound in Tokyo as Magnitude 5.9 Quake Hits 2

Alerts sounded across Tokyo as a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the Greater Tokyo Area, early Sunday, August 23. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred around 2:00 a.m. with an epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometers.

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Japan: Strong Quake Strikes Ibaraki, Shaking Greater Tokyo Before Dawn 2

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the Greater Tokyo Area, early Sunday, August 23. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred around 2:00 a.m. with an epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometers.

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Strong earthquake hits Tokyo area

A street is partially flooded in Tokyo in the early hours of Aug. 23, 2026, following the rupture of a water pipe triggered by a strong earthquake that struck eastern Japan.

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Strong earthquake hits Tokyo area

A street is partially flooded in Tokyo in the early hours of Aug. 23, 2026, following the rupture of a water pipe triggered by a strong earthquake that struck eastern Japan.

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Japan: Strong Quake Strikes Ibaraki, Shaking Greater Tokyo Before Dawn

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the Greater Tokyo Area, early Sunday, August 23. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred around 2:00 a.m. with an epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometers.

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Japan: Emergency Alerts Sound in Tokyo as Magnitude 5.9 Quake Hits

Alerts sounded across Tokyo as a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the Greater Tokyo Area, early Sunday, August 23. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred around 2:00 a.m. with an epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometers.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

Photo shows an abandoned vehicle in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 18, 2026, with a message on it reading "Arrangement for towing has been already made," following the torrential rain that hit the area on Aug. 13.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

Photo shows abandoned vehicles on an inundated road in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 15, 2026, following torrential rain on Aug. 13.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

CHIBA, Japan, Aug. 17 Kyodo - Police officers search for missing persons near a swollen river in Chiba on Aug. 15, 2026, following the torrential rain that hit the eastern Japan prefecture on Aug. 13. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

OAMISHIRASATO, Japan, Aug. 14 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a residential area submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

CHIBA, Japan, Aug. 14 Kyodo - People walk by a submerged vehicle on a flooded road in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in the early morning of Aug. 14, 2026, following overnight torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Torrential rain pounds eastern Japan

CHIBA, Japan, Aug. 14 Kyodo - People wait for buses and other transportation in front of JR Chiba Station in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on the morning of Aug. 14, 2026, as train services remain suspended following torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

Police officers search for missing persons near a swollen river in Chiba on Aug. 15, 2026, following the torrential rain that hit the eastern Japan prefecture on Aug. 13.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

Police officers search for missing persons near a swollen river in Chiba on Aug. 15, 2026, following the torrential rain that hit the eastern Japan prefecture on Aug. 13.

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Gunma Pref. mascot serves as conductor for special train

Gunma Prefecture mascot Gunma-chan attends a ceremony at JR Takasaki Station in Takasaki in the eastern Japan prefecture on Aug. 15, 2026, before boarding a special event train as the conductor.

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Gunma Pref. mascot serves as conductor for special train

Gunma Prefecture mascot Gunma-chan attends a ceremony at JR Takasaki Station in Takasaki in the eastern Japan prefecture on Aug. 15, 2026, before boarding a special event train as the conductor.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

Stranded travelers rest in sleeping bags at Narita airport in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight caused flight cancellations and disruption of public transportation.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a mudslide in Togane in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a mudslide in Togane in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a mudslide in Togane in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a residential area submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a residential area submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a residential area submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows vehicles submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a vehicle submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members are mobilized at JR Soga station in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, to transport stranded people after railway operations were disrupted following torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 14, 2026, shows vehicles submerged in floodwaters in a parking lot in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 14, 2026, shows vehicles submerged in floodwaters in a parking lot in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 14, 2026, shows vehicles submerged in floodwater in Sakura in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Vehicles are seen submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 14, 2026, shows a road buried by mud from a landslide in Chiba, east of Tokyo, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Stranded travelers pack a lobby at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after overnight torrential rain disrupted transportation services. Around 7,000 people spent the night at the airport, while Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Abandoned vehicles are seen on a road in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after flooding caused by torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 14, 2026, shows a vehicle making its way on a flooded road in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 14, 2026, shows a vehicle making its way on a flooded road in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 14, 2026, shows a flooded parking lot in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 14, 2026, shows flooding in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Abandoned vehicles stranded by heavy rain are seen on a road in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture.

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Torrential rain pounds eastern Japan

People wait for buses and other transportation in front of JR Chiba Station in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on the morning of Aug. 14, 2026, as train services remain suspended following torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

People take shelter at the Chiba prefectural government office building, opened to stranded commuters, in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in the early morning of Aug. 14, 2026, as public transportation services remain suspended following overnight torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 14, 2026, shows flooding in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

A man lies on the floor near an entrance to JR Chiba Station in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in the early morning of Aug. 14, 2026, as train services remain suspended following torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

People walk by a submerged vehicle on a flooded road in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in the early morning of Aug. 14, 2026, following overnight torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture.

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Torrential rain pounds eastern Japan

Vehicles are stranded near a flooded road in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, on Aug. 13, 2026, after torrential rain pounded eastern Japan, prompting the weather agency to issue a Level 5 warning, the highest on its scale, for downpours in over 10 cities in the eastern Japan prefecture.