TOKYO, Japan — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and the wider eastern Kanto region and prompting authorities to assess possible damage and injuries. The earthquake, which occurred at 2 a.m. at an estimated depth of 70 kilometers, did not trigger a tsunami, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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Record Rain Floods Japan as 7,000 Travellers Stranded at Narita
TOKYO, Japan — Record rainfall in Japan’s Chiba prefecture caused severe flooding, disrupted roads and rail services, knocked out power and left around 7,000 travellers stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport on Friday, August 14, 2026. Authorities said at least four people had died, while soldiers were deployed to support relief operations.