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METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY

Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Oct 6, 2019
Japan Times 1944: 20,197 war dead enshrined at Yasukuni
With all lights extinguished in the traditional manner, ceremonies of utmost solemnity for the deification of the nation's fallen heroes were held last night at Yasukuni Shrine.
JAPAN
Mar 21, 2019
Start of cherry blossom season declared in Tokyo
The cherry blossom season officially arrived in Tokyo on Thursday after officials from the Meteorological Agency confirmed that more than five blossoms had opened on a Somei-Yoshino cherry tree at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 4, 2018
False quake alarm gives Tokyoites a midnight scare
Brace yourself, a strong quake is coming.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Sep 16, 2018
Dealing with disaster in Japan
It's been a tough month for Japan. First the biggest typhoon in 25 years blew through the western region, then a major earthquake in Hokkaido swiftly followed. Both wreaked havoc and recovery is still in process. On Tech takes a look at apps offering disaster prevention information and other services for those looking to stay alert and prepared.
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2018
At least four killed, more than 300 injured after strong earthquake rattles Osaka
One of the most powerful earthquakes to rock the Kansai region in decades struck Osaka and neighboring prefectures Monday morning, leaving at least four people dead and more than 300 injured.
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2018
Osaka earthquake: Useful links and resources
Here is a collection of links in English and Japanese that might prove useful in dealing with the earthquake that struck the Osaka region Monday morning:
EDITORIALS
Jan 31, 2018
The Meteorological Agency needs to beef up its volcano monitoring and alert system.
When Mount Moto-Shirane in Gunma Prefecture erupted without warning Jan. 23, killing one person and injuring 11 others, the Meteorological Agency was unable to issue an alert immediately after the eruption — the first one was issued only about an hour later. The town of Kusatsu, the site of a ski resort...
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jan 15, 2018
Let's discuss the big earthquake that never came
Across the Kanto region and in parts of Fukushima Prefecture on Jan. 5, alarms suddenly rang out at 11:02 a.m. from cellphones and public speakers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 5, 2018
Earthquake warnings leave Kanto jolted, but the big shake never came
An erroneous earthquake warning in the Kanto region and Fukushima Prefecture came as a result of two temblors being processed by the prediction system as one event.
JAPAN
Sep 28, 2017
Downpours lash Kanto region, spurring warnings of floods, mudslides and evacuations
The Kanto region was hit by heavy rain Thursday morning, prompting the Meteorological Agency and local authorities in Chiba, Kanagawa and Shizuoka prefectures to issue warnings for floods and mudslides, NHK reported.

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