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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 4

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 3

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 2

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 4

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Crown prince attends greenery event in Miyagi Pref.

Crown prince attends greenery event in Miyagi Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a greenery event in Rifu in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Oct. 5, 2025.

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Crown prince attends greenery event in Miyagi Pref.

Crown prince attends greenery event in Miyagi Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks at a greenery event in Rifu in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Oct. 5, 2025.

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Crown prince attends greenery event in Miyagi Pref.

Crown prince attends greenery event in Miyagi Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks at a greenery event in Rifu in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Oct. 5, 2025.

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Crown prince attends greenery event in Miyagi Pref.

Crown prince attends greenery event in Miyagi Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a greenery event in Rifu in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Oct. 5, 2025.

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Crown prince visits greenery festival in Miyagi Pref.

Crown prince visits greenery festival in Miyagi Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) attends a greenery festival in Shiroishi in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Crown prince visits greenery festival in Miyagi Pref.

Crown prince visits greenery festival in Miyagi Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a greenery festival in Shiroishi in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Crown prince visits greenery festival in Miyagi Pref.

Crown prince visits greenery festival in Miyagi Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (L) attends a greenery festival in Shiroishi in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Japan: Storm Systems Bring 100 mm/h Downpour, Causing Flooding in Miyagi

Storm systems brought widespread heavy rain across eastern and northern Japan on Wednesday, October 1. In Miyagi Prefecture, weather alerts were issued as torrential rainfall of approximately 100 mm per hour was reported, causing road floods. Evacuation orders were issued for tens of thousands of homes in Tagajo.

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"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Kokeshi" dolls no longer in use are burned during a "memorial service" at a shrine in Osaki in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Sept. 5, 2025.

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"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Kokeshi" dolls no longer in use are burned during a "memorial service" at a shrine in Osaki in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Sept. 5, 2025.

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"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Kokeshi" dolls no longer in use are burned during a "memorial service" at a shrine in Osaki in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Sept. 5, 2025.

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"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Kokeshi" dolls no longer in use are burned during a "memorial service" at a shrine in Osaki in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Sept. 5, 2025.

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"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Kokeshi" dolls no longer in use are burned during a "memorial service" at a shrine in Osaki in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Sept. 5, 2025.

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"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Memorial service" for "kokeshi" dolls

"Kokeshi" dolls no longer in use are burned during a "memorial service" at a shrine in Osaki in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Sept. 5, 2025.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Soaks Kyushu and Shikoku Ahead of Landfall 2

Typhoon Peipah formed near Amami-Oshima on Thursday, September 4, bringing heavy rain and flooding to Kyushu and Shikoku. It is expected to make landfall between Friday morning and midday. Landslide warnings have been issued in parts of Miyazaki Prefecture.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Soaks Kyushu and Shikoku Ahead of Landfall

Typhoon Peipah formed near Amami-Oshima on Thursday, September 4, bringing heavy rain and flooding to Kyushu and Shikoku. It is expected to make landfall between Friday morning and midday. Landslide warnings have been issued in parts of Miyazaki Prefecture.

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Japan: Bear Sightings Surge Across Country, Fatalities Reported

Japan recorded 55 bear attacks between April and July 2025, leaving three people dead and dozens injured. Authorities say sightings have surged nationwide, including 154 cases in Tokyo by August 21, as a growing Asiatic black bear population increasingly pushes into towns and cities. This vides shows a bear spotted in Taiwa, Miyagi Prefecture, northeast Japan on August 15, 2025.

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Semiconductor factory in Miyagi

Semiconductor factory in Miyagi

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets the press following an inspection with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of a Tokyo Electron semiconductor factory in Taiwa in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) visit a Tokyo Electron semiconductor factory in Taiwa in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a photo during a visit to a Tokyo Electron semiconductor factory in Taiwa in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C, R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C, L) pose for a photo during a visit to a Tokyo Electron semiconductor factory in Taiwa in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd from R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (far R) during a visit to a Tokyo Electron semiconductor factory in Taiwa in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a luncheon at a hotel in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during a luncheon at a hotel in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a luncheon at a hotel in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a luncheon at a hotel in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (back) addresses a luncheon with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) at a hotel in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Modi in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a luncheon at a hotel in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 30, 2025.

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[Breaking News]Tanabata festival in Sendai

SENDAI, Japan, Aug. 6 Kyodo - People walk under colorful streamers at a shopping arcade in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2025, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run. (Kyodo)

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Tanabata festival in Sendai

Tanabata festival in Sendai

Paper cranes folded by people wishing for the early reconstruction from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster in eastern Japan are hung in front of a department store in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2025, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run.

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Tanabata festival in Sendai

Tanabata festival in Sendai

Paper cranes folded by people wishing for the early reconstruction from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster in eastern Japan are hung in front of a department store in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2025, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run.

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Tanabata festival in Sendai

Tanabata festival in Sendai

People walk under colorful streamers at a shopping arcade in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2025, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run.

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Tanabata festival in Sendai

Tanabata festival in Sendai

People walk under colorful streamers at a shopping arcade in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2025, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run.

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Day after tsunami warning in Japan

Day after tsunami warning in Japan

Photo shows a flight information board at Sendai airport in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 31, 2025, following the resumption of flights after the Japan Meteorological Agency lifted a tsunami warning for the country's Pacific coast that was put in place the previous day due to a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

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Japan: Tsunami Observed in Coastal Areas After M8.8 Russia Quake 2

A tsunami warning was issued for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that a high tsunami had been observed off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Tsunami Surges Up River in Miyagi After Massive Quake Off Kamchatka Peninsula

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast triggered a tsunami warning for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast on Wednesday, July 30. A tsunami was observed surging upstream in the Sunaoshi River, which runs through the center of Tagajo City in Miyagi Prefecture.

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Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News plane shows vehicles parked in the grounds of an elementary school in Kesennuma in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 30, 2025, after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the country's Pacific coast following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

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Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

People watch the sea from higher ground in Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 30, 2025, after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the country's Pacific coast following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

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Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

People watch the sea from higher ground in Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 30, 2025, after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the country's Pacific coast following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

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Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

People watch the sea from higher ground in Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 30, 2025, after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the country's Pacific coast following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

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Japan: Pacific Coast Under Tsunami Advisory After Russia M8.0 Earthquake

Sirens blared as a tsunami advisory was issued for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30.

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Japan upper house election campaign

Japan upper house election campaign

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, makes a stump speech in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan, on July 19, 2025, a day before the House of Councillors election.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko speaks at a blood donation promotion event in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 16, 2025.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko speaks at a blood donation promotion event in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 16, 2025.

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Crown princess visits historical site in northeastern Japan

Crown princess visits historical site in northeastern Japan

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko visits an ancient historical site in Tagajo in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Miyagi on July 15, 2025.

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