Japan Meteorological Agency News
The Japan Meteorological Agency is the government body responsible for issuing weather forecasts and severe weather warnings.
Japan: 394,000 Evacuated Due to Heavy Rains
Record rainfall has prompted evacuation warnings for at least 394,420 people in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures. The severe weather has caused widespread flooding, landslides, and disruptions to transportation.
Japan Floods Strand Residents
Torrential rain and landslides hit Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, causing flooding that stranded residents and vehicles. Authorities issued heavy rain warnings and advised evacuations.
5.9 Magnitude Quake Hits Tokyo; No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including Tokyo and the Kanto region. The quake originated in southern Ibaraki prefecture at a depth of 70 km. No tsunami alert was issued, and no damage or injuries have been reported.
The Japan Meteorological Agency is the government body responsible for issuing weather forecasts and severe weather warnings.