Tohoku
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. on May 15, right after an emergency warning was issued for the Tohoku region.
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Following record bear sightings in 2025 and unusual winter activity, Japan's Tohoku municipalities are issuing spring warnings as bears emerge from hibernation, urging residents not to leave food or garbage outside.
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture late Monday, shaking the Tohoku region and Hokkaido and prompting tsunami warnings. The event evoked memories of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake for many residents, who fled to evacuation centers overnight.
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A record 12 people have been killed by bears this fiscal year, with 108 attacks as of late September, casting a pall over Japan's autumn outdoor activities. The Environment Ministry reports 20,792 bear sightings as of Friday, leading to widespread event cancellations. Hikers are increasingly anxious.