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Hokkaido Prefecture

Coverage of Hokkaido Prefecture in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 20 · 08:39 UTCMost recent: Jul 21 · 10:21 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
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Recent coverage
  • WORLDJul 21 · 10:21 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Hong Kong woman killed, 5 others injured in car crash in Japan’s Hokkaido

    A 53-year-old Hong Kong woman died and five others were injured in a head-on car crash on National Route 38 in Furano, Hokkaido, Japan. The accident involved a rental car carrying a Hong Kong family and another vehicle with two Japanese passengers, marking the second such incident in Hokkaido involving city residents in less than a week.

  • WORLDApr 20 · 08:39 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest

    A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sanriku, Japan, prompting a tsunami alert. Authorities warn of significant waves in Iwate, Aomori, and Hokkaido prefectures, urging evacuations. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the formation of an emergency task force to address the crisis.