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Chiba recovery: 7,000 homes damaged one month later

11 clusters · 185 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Chiba heavy rain: 13 dead and 7,000 homes damaged one month later

One month after the record-breaking heavy rains in Chiba Prefecture, the scale of destruction has been revised, with damage reported to over 7,000 homes through flooding. The disaster, triggered by a ‘squall line type’ l

Japan railway pass and digital ticket initiatives

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: East Japan Railway announces Mobile Suica and Detective Conan campaigns

In late July 2026, Japanese railway operators began rolling out new travel‑pass products and promotional schemes. JR Shikoku teamed with the Tosa Kuroshio Railway on a Park & Ride campaign in Kochi prefecture, offering d

JR East railway experience events

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: JR East announces E233 series train driving experience in Haijima

JR East has announced a recruitment drive for train driving experiences at Haijima Station. Scheduled for September and October 2026, the event allows participants to operate the E233 series currently used on the Ome Lin

Seismic activity in Indonesia and Japan

4 clusters · 343 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Japan hit by two significant earthquakes in 24 hours

Seismic activity has intensified across the Pacific Ring of Fire, affecting both Indonesia and Japan. In Indonesia, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of western Sumatra at a depth of 29 kilometers. This ev