Japan’s inland Kantō hub
A magnitude 5.8–5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki and rattled Tokyo, injuring dozens across five prefectures. Trains faced delays; Shinkansen service remains normal. Authorities set up a task force to assess damage as residents brace for possible aftershocks.
Yamanashi prefecture is introducing measures to deter off-season and unplanned climbs of Mount Fuji, including a potential 8,000 yen fee per five minutes of helicopter operation and mandatory climbing plans for those attempting the summit outside the official season. The policy aims to reduce rescues and incidents as winter climbs increase in risk.