Japan Earthquake

A potent earthquake rattles central Japan, triggering urgent evacuations along the western coast on New Year's Day.

Waves of approximately 1 meter surge along the Sea of Japan coast, with the looming threat of larger waves prompting tsunami warnings in Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama.

This seismic event marks the first major warning since the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan.

Scenes of destruction unfold as houses crumble, and military units are mobilized for rescue operations, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.

Ongoing seismic activity in the region suggests the potential for more earthquakes in the coming days, amplifying concerns for residents and authorities.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida issues a stern alert for residents to brace for additional earthquakes and urges those in tsunami-prone areas to evacuate promptly.

Unprecedented power outages affect over 36,000 households in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, disrupting normalcy in the wake of the disaster.

High-speed rail services are suspended, telecommunication giants experience service disruptions, and the aviation sector reroutes flights to manage the aftermath.

Reassuring reports from Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority indicate no irregularities at nuclear power plants along the Sea of Japan, alleviating concerns about a repeat of the 2011 nuclear disaster.

The seismic episode, coinciding with the New Year's public holiday, evokes memories of past tragedies, including the 2011 earthquake and the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, adding a layer of solemnity to the unfolding events.

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BUNKER HILL

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill. 01.

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THE EDISON

You can drink in a Prohibition-era power plant. 02.

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DODGER STADIUM

Dodger stadium is built on land teeming with Mexican history. 03.

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