Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Dead and Over 170 Buildings Damaged 2

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces. Authorities have confirmed the death of one person, whose gender has not been identified, found among the burnt remains.

Cod Festival in Nikaho, Akita Pref.

Cod Festival in Nikaho, Akita Pref.

NIKAHO, Japan - A child watches cod carried during the annual "Kakeyo Matsuri" (Cod Festival) held in Nikaho, Akita Prefecture, on Feb. 4, 2014. In the event, cod brought to the Konoura fishing port are carried to a local Shinto shrine.

Online movie fans to hold festival in disused theater

Online movie fans to hold festival in disused theater

Movie fans who met through a computer bulletin board are close to realizing their dream of opening a movie festival March 20-21 at an abandoned movie theater in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan. The 146-seat movie theater in the town of Konoura was remodeled for the festival. This photo was taken Dec. 18, 1998.

Online movie fans to hold festival in disused theater

Online movie fans to hold festival in disused theater

Movie fans who met through a computer bulletin board are close to realizing their dream of opening a movie festival March 20-21 at an abandoned movie theater in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan. The 146-seat movie theater in the town of Konoura was remodeled for the festival. This photo was taken Dec. 18, 1998.