US EditionHongkongers Forge Ahead with Japan Travel Amid July 5 ‘Megaquake’ Fears
- On July 3, 2025, Shinmoedake volcano in southern Kyushu erupted, sending a 6.7 km ash plume and prompting regional alerts.
- Seismologists had tracked increased volcanic activity since late June amid growing unease over a potential Nankai Trough megaquake forecasted with up to 82% probability within 30 years.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency raised the alert level to 3, restricted access within 3.2 km, and advised residents in Miyazaki and Kagoshima to stay indoors and wear masks due to ash hazards.
- An Asahi Shimbun survey showed fewer than half of 139 municipalities are prepared to evacuate 670,000 people after a megaquake, while travel agencies reported dropped bookings to Japan, especially from Hong Kong.
- Japan’s government released an updated disaster plan on July 2, urging faster infrastructure development, frequent drills, and coordinated efforts to address insufficient preparedness for the looming megaquake threat.
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670,000 expected to evacuate for Nankai Trough megaquake | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
A highest-level warning for a Nankai Trough megaquake would prompt a government evacuation advisory for 670,000 people, but less than half of the affected municipalities are prepared, an Asahi Shimbun survey showed.
More earthquakes expected in Japan, government rules out disaster - Seven News The Japanese government on Monday predicted more powerful earthquakes in the waters southwest of Japan's main islands, but ruled out a major disaster. "Our current scientific knowledge confirms that it is difficult to predict the exact timing, location, or magnitude of an earthquake," Ayataka Ebita, director of the earthquake and tsunami monitoring division at the Jap…
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ikz-online.deA manga fires the fear of a huge earthquake. The danger is real: 900 earthquakes have been registered before Japan since the end of June.
The Japanese government has issued an earthquake warning. There have been more of them recently than before. According to some, this is related to a "prophecy" that was supposedly contained in a manga published a few years ago. The authorities are trying to stop the growing panic in society.
Japan On Alert As Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts After Seven Years: What It Means For The Region
Japan is once again facing the wrath of nature as the Shinmoedake volcano in the southern Kyushu region roared back to life on July 3, 2025. Marking its first major eruption since 2018, the powerful blast sent an ash plume nearly 6.7 kilometers into the atmosphere, triggering widespread concern over potential mega-disasters. With seismic activity intensifying and a Level 3 alert in place, authorities and residents are preparing for what could be…
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