27
Apr 2026

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Subsequent Earthquake Warning 

A series of earthquakes has struck off the coasts of Sanriku and Hokkaido, causing widespread concern among residents. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a subsequent earthquake warning. When a major earthquake occurs, aftershocks often continue in the surrounding areas. In light of this, the Japan Meteorological Agency issues a subsequent earthquake warning following an earthquake, advising people to review their disaster preparedness measures and ensure they are ready to evacuate immediately. While the issuance of this warning does not necessarily mean a massive earthquake will occur, it is important to prepare for the possibility of a new large-scale earthquake by reviewing your disaster preparedness measures at home and at […]

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May 2020

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On our ninth anniversary, how do we face the reality of COVID-19? 

This April marked Peace Boat Disaster Relief’s ninth anniversary. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our volunteers, annual support members, private companies, grant institutes, cooperatives, religious organizations and schools for the generous support they have provided for our activities. Disasters cause events that are beyond our imagination. The novel coronavirus has spread rapidly around the world since it was discovered, and the number of cases continues to rise. Here in Japan, as elsewhere, the infection has grown, with devastating consequences for our health, economy, and social lives. This pandemic is a global disaster that is driving existing social systems into crisis. We now […]