Tsunami
M7.5 quake off Aomori coast lifts tsunami advisory, 30 injured
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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, prompting a tsunami advisory that was lifted Tuesday morning. Thirty injuries and one residential fire were confirmed, as the government rushes to assess damage and conduct rescues. Warnings of aftershocks and an elevated risk of a megaquake persist.
Memorial events were held across Japan on March 11 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attended a ceremony in Fukushima Prefecture, pledging commitment to reconstruction. The government aims to lead recovery from the nuclear disaster and strengthen disaster preparedness.
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A grand piano damaged in the March 2011 tsunami has been temporarily installed at Sendai Airport in Miyagi Prefecture. Owned by 61-year-old piano instructor Yumi Sakurai, it was restored and has been displayed at the airport annually since 2021. It will remain available for play by reservation until March 11, marking the 15th anniversary of the disaster.