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Remotely controlled excavator

A remotely controlled unmanned excavator removes earth and sand at the site of a landslide caused by the Jan. 1, 2024 massive earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 8, 2025. The excavator, controlled from an office in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan -- over 300 kilometers away from the site -- was introduced by the land ministry the same day.

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Remotely controlled excavator

A remotely controlled unmanned excavator removes earth and sand at the site of a landslide caused by the Jan. 1, 2024 massive earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 8, 2025. The excavator, controlled from an office in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan -- over 300 kilometers away from the site -- was introduced by the land ministry the same day.

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New Year's Day in disaster-stricken Wajima

Driftwood remains beside a mountain road in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, after torrential rain hit the region in September 2024.

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1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

A rainbow is seen in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

People offer a silent prayer in front of candles in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Candles are lit in front of temporary housing in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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Memorial ceremony for quake, torrential rain victims

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a memorial ceremony held in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, to mourn the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024 powerful earthquake and the torrential rains of September 2024, both in central Japan's Noto Peninsula area. (Pool photo)

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Memorial ceremony for quake, torrential rain victims

A memorial ceremony is held in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, to mourn the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024 powerful earthquake and the torrential rains of September 2024, both in central Japan's Noto Peninsula area. (Pool photo)

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Memorial ceremony for quake, torrential rain victims

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba offers flowers during a memorial ceremony held in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, to mourn the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024 powerful earthquake and the torrential rains of September 2024, both in central Japan's Noto Peninsula area. (Pool photo)

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Memorial ceremony for quake, torrential rain victims

A memorial ceremony is held in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, to mourn the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024 powerful earthquake and the torrential rains of September 2024, both in central Japan's Noto Peninsula area. (Pool photo)

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Memorial ceremony for quake, torrential rain victims

A memorial ceremony is held in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, to mourn the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024 powerful earthquake and the torrential rains of September 2024, both in central Japan's Noto Peninsula area. (Pool photo)

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Memorial ceremony for quake, torrential rain victims

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (front, 2nd from L) and former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (front, L) bow during a memorial ceremony held in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, to mourn the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024 powerful earthquake and the torrential rains of September 2024, both in central Japan's Noto Peninsula area. (Pool photo)

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Memorial ceremony for quake, torrential rain victims

A memorial ceremony is held in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, to mourn the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024 powerful earthquake and the torrential rains of September 2024, both in central Japan's Noto Peninsula area. (Pool photo)

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Memorial ceremony for quake, torrential rain victims

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pictured after speaking during a memorial ceremony held in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, to mourn the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024 powerful earthquake and the torrential rains of September 2024, both in central Japan's Noto Peninsula area. (Pool photo)

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Memorial ceremony for quake, torrential rain victims

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a memorial ceremony held in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, to mourn the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024 powerful earthquake and the torrential rains of September 2024, both in central Japan's Noto Peninsula area. (Pool photo)

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1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025, shows a collapsed house in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025, shows a collapsed building in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025, shows a collapsed house in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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1st anniversary of Noto Peninsula quake

A postal worker delivering New Year's greeting cards drives on Jan. 1, 2025, past the former site of a morning market in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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1st anniversary of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025, from a drone shows the former site of a morning market against the year's first sunrise in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

A bouquet is placed near a seven-story building, now being demolished, in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Demolition work is under way at a seven-story building in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Demolition work is under way at a seven-story building in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Demolition work is under way at a seven-story building in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2025, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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1st anniversary of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo taken on Jan. 1, 2025, shows the former site of a morning market against the year's first sunrise in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, exactly one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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