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Authorities in northern Japan’s Aomori prefecture have upgraded the disaster alert to the highest level after heavy rains raised fears that the Iwashimizu River could overflow. The move triggers emergency safety measures, including potential evacuations in Goshi‑gawara city.
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The probability of a major earthquake in Japan's Kinki region has significantly increased, with eight active fault zones now designated at the highest alert level. This development has prompted concerns among local municipalities regarding disaster preparedness.
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Typhoon Chan‑hom, designated as the nation’s 17th tropical cyclone of the season, is expected to brush Japan’s Kanto region this weekend, bringing high seas despite a recent downgrade to tropical depression status. The storm has already caused power outages and injuries after making landfall in Ibaraki Prefecture.
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A 5.1‑magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto’s Amakusa and Ashikita area, causing widespread damage, at least 38 deaths and significant economic loss. Relief efforts are underway as authorities confront misinformation, a looming typhoon and the impact on local industry.
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Prime Minister Fumio Takaichi announced the abandonment of a proposal to cut the national consumption tax on food, citing resistance from opposition parties. The decision comes as the government battles rising living costs, a weakening yen and slipping public support.
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A 54‑year‑old man was taken into custody after allegedly striking his neighbor with a metal baseball bat 12 to 13 times, resulting in death. Police say the suspect admitted to the assault, which has sparked shock in the small community of Minami‑Awaji.