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Tokara Island Hit by 1,600 Earthquakes: Is the Megaquake Predicted by Manga Artist Coming True?
Over 1,600 quakes hit Japan's Tokara Islands, sparking fears after a manga predicted a megaquake on 5 July. Experts warn ...
Japan steps up earthquake, tsunami defenses amid quake swarm
Authorities have evacuated dozens of people from remote islands in southern Japan that have been shaken by over 1,700 tremors in recent weeks.
Two islands in Japan moved nearly 10 cm apart in 3 days
A Japanese researcher has found that two small islands in southwestern Japan moved nearly 10 centimeters apart in just three ...
More than 1,700 tremors hit Tokara island chain, southwestern Japan
More than 1,700 earthquakes strong enough to be felt by humans have struck the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, ...
Earthquake swarms are fueling fear of the 'big one' in Japan
More than 1,300 earthquakes have hit Japan's Tokara Islands in two weeks, prompting evacuations of dozens of residents from the remote archipelago on the country's southern tip.
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5 More Residents Evacuate Akusekijima Island to Avoid Earthquakes off Kagoshima Pref.; Period of Evacuation Remains Uncertain
Following a series of earthquakes off the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, a ferry carrying five evacuees left Akusekijima Island, part of that island chain, on Wednesday morning.
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One Of The Largest Japanese Gardens Outside Of Japan Is A Beautifully Impressive Hawaiian Gem - MSN
The nearly 25-acre gardens were built in 1917 and dedicated to the Hawaiian Islands' Japanese labor force, the first Japanese ...
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From Hot Springs To Waterfalls, Explore The Natural Beauty Of This Secluded Japanese Island - MSN
About 419 miles northeast of Aharen Beach (an overlooked Japanese gem rivaling the Maldives) lies a secluded island perfect ...