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VOLCANOS

JAPAN
Dec 7, 2015
Mount Aso spews smoke after small-scale eruption
A small-scale eruption hit Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture on Monday, the first since Oct. 23, the Meteorological Agency said.
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2015
Mount Aso alert level in southwest Japan lowered as volcanic activity recedes
The Meteorological Agency has lowered the alert level for Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture following diminished volcanic activity.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 15, 2015
As Mount Aso blows its top, tourism industry braces for fallout
More than 400 people canceled reservations at hotels and inns in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Tuesday, a day after Mount Aso erupted and turned the sky ashen. Businesses relying on tourism voiced concern about the financial fallout.
EDITORIALS
Sep 2, 2015
Proper preparation for disasters
While natural disasters can't be prevented, their destructive impact can be lessened through adequate preparation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2015
Drones to inspect Mount Hakone evacuation area
Kanagawa Gov. Yuji Kuroiwa said two camera-mounted drones will be used on Friday to inspect the evacuation zone around the Owakudani hot-spring district on Mount Hakone.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 16, 2015
Mount Asama erupts; officials warn of falling rocks
Mount Asama, historically one of Japan's most active volcanos, burst into life Tuesday morning for the first time in about six years, with the Meteorological Agency reporting a "very small-scale" eruption while also warning people nearby about falling rocks from further eruptions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2015
New Mount Fuji evacuation map posted in wake of deadly Ontake eruption
In light of increased volcanic activity at some popular tourist spots across the country, a new evacuation map has been released in the event that Japan's iconic peak erupts.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2015
Some Kuchinoerabu volcano evacuees allowed brief return to check on homes, livestock
Twenty-seven residents from Kuchinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture who evacuated when Mount Shindake erupted last week return to the island for a short time Monday morning.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2015
Hakone explains limited nature of volcanic alert to foreign tourists
The tourist association of Hakone, a popular hot springs area southwest of Tokyo, on Friday began stepping up efforts to inform foreign tourists that only a limited area is subject to a recent volcanic alert.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2015
No-go zone declared at Hakone as officials raise volcano alert
Police have closed roads and tourists have been told to stay away from a volcanic steam vent on Mount Hakone, while local firms are bracing for a drop in business.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2015
Mount Ontake ski resort belatedly reopens after 2014 eruption
The Ontake 2240 ski resort in Nagano Prefecture opened for leisure Thursday after a two-month delay caused by the deadly eruption of Mount Ontake last September.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Debate on constitutional revision at a standstill despite Kishida's pledges
With less than two months left before the conclusion of the current session of parliament, any possibility that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida can deliver constitutional reform before the end of his term as Liberal Democratic Party president in late September, as he has promised, appears remote.
Sapporo court ruling on Ainu fishing rights presents tough questions
A traditional Ainu preserved food called <i>satchep</i> (dried fish) being made at the government-run National Ainu Museum and Park, nicknamed Upopoy, in the town of Shiraoi, Hokkaido, on Dec. 25. The Sapporo District Court ruled last month that the Raporo Ainu Nation's rights as an Indigenous people did not extend to having an inherent right to fish for commercial reasons.

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