5.6 magnitude earthquake hits off Japan's northeast, no tsunami threat

Mar 19, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], March 19 : An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 jolted northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate late Friday, however, there is no threat of...

Nissei promotes soft ice cream with muscat cider in Tohoku region

Oct 21, 2021

Rikuzentakata [Japan], October 21 : Takatamatsubara Memorial Park for Tsunami disaster is located in Rikuzentakata city of Iwate Prefecture.

Japan: Miyako fish market in Iwate attracting buyers and sellers

Jan 12, 2024

Miyako Fish Market was badly damaged after the tsunami. Now, a newly renovated market has got ready for digital gear. Sellers are using tablets...

6.1-magnitude earthquake hits off Iwate coast in Japan; no tsunami risk, says JMA

Jun 28, 2026

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan early Sunday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said,...

Japan: Miyako fish market in Iwate once again attracts buyers and sellers

Feb 13, 2024

The newly renovated Miyako Fish Market in Japan's Iwate has been gathering attention for digital gear as sellers are using tablets to collect and...

Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.7-magnitude quake strikes off Iwate coast

Nov 09, 2025

The earthquake, which occurred at 17:03 (local time), registered a shindo level 4 in Morioka and Yahaba in Iwate Prefecture, as well as in...