PERSPECTA

News from every angle

Results for "Okinawa Prefecture"

21 stories found

World5mo ago

Offshore Henoko: Organization Did Not Formalize Criteria for Ship Departure Decision in Accident Where 2 Died

In the capsizing accident off the coast of Henoko, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, where two people, including high school students on a training trip, died, it was revealed through interviews with the organization to which the captain belonged that they had not formalized criteria for departure decisions, such as weather conditions. The Japan Coast Guard is investigating whether there were any problems with safety measures.

WorldNHK World2mo ago

Evacuation Orders Issued Across Japan Due to Heavy Rains

Evacuation orders and advisories for the elderly were issued across various regions of Japan, including Kagawa, Tokushima, Kagoshima, and Oita, due to heavy rainfall. All evacuation information for Okinawa Prefecture has since been lifted.

WorldNHK World1mo ago

Typhoon No. 9 Approaches Okinawa's Sakishima Islands

Large and very strong Typhoon No. 9 is expected to approach Okinawa Prefecture's Sakishima Islands from Friday, July 10, to Saturday, July 11, maintaining its powerful intensity, with authorities urging residents to complete typhoon preparations by July 8.

WorldNHK World2mo ago

Typhoon No. 7 Forms, May Approach Okinawa

Typhoon No. 7 formed east of the Philippines on Friday morning and is expected to approach Okinawa Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency advises residents to monitor future updates.