Ibaraki Prefecture
Coverage of Ibaraki Prefecture in the Nexus archive.
- Woman arrested in Japan for sewing roommate’s lips together
A 49-year-old woman named Masae Sakurai was arrested in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, for allegedly sewing the lips of a 42-year-old roommate together with a needle and thread on June 29. The victim, who had been living with Sakurai since April 2025, reportedly feared to act due to the incident.
- 5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region but no danger of a tsunami, meteorological agency says
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture northeast of Tokyo at 7:46 p.m. (1046 GMT), causing no reported damage or injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no tsunami risk, while Shinkansen bullet trains in northeastern regions were temporarily suspended for safety checks.
- Japanese Public Wants Energy-Saving Steps as Takaichi Holds Back
Japan's industrial production fell less than expected in March 2020, but steeper declines are anticipated due to a nationwide state of emergency restricting factory operations and consumer activity to curb the coronavirus. The public is calling for energy-saving measures amid these challenges.