Hokkaidō

Prefecture of Japan

Hokkaido is the second-largest and northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Together with its surrounding islands, it comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel.

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Hokkaidō Prefecture, Hokkaidō region, Hokkaido region, Prefecture of Hokkaidō, JP-01, Hokkaido Prefecture, Prefecture of Hokkaido, Hokkaido, and ほっかいどう

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Japan Issues Tsunami Warning

Japan's northern coast is under a tsunami warning following a major 7.5-magnitude earthquake.

Aftershock, tsunami warnings in effect after northern Japan struck by 7.5 magnitude earthquake Global News — Apr 20, 16:44 PM
40 Hong Kong tour groups safe after magnitude 7.5 quake strikes Japan South China Morning Post — Apr 20, 15:02 PM
7.5 earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami advisory issued for northern coast Global News — Apr 20, 13:05 PM
Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one CTV News — Apr 20, 16:34 PM
Japan Under Tsunami Warning Following M7.7 Quake, With Second ‘Mega-quake’ Possible Gizmodo — Apr 20, 14:05 PM
7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, USGS says ABC News — Apr 20, 13:03 PM
Risk of 'megaquake' in Japan higher after powerful earthquake strikes Scientific American — Apr 20, 16:21 PM
After a 7.7-magnitude quake, Japan warns of slightly higher risk of a possible mega-quake PBS — Apr 20, 14:11 PM
Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan and tsunami alert issued Belfast Telegraph — Apr 20, 13:02 PM
Major earthquake off Japan's north coast CBS News — Apr 20, 16:08 PM
7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast NBC News — Apr 20, 13:42 PM
Warning huge 8.0-magnitude earthquake could hit Japan after powerful tremors sparked tsunami and coastal evacuation Daily Mail — Apr 20, 12:56 PM
Major earthquake off Japan's north coast CBS News — Apr 20, 16:16 PM
Tsunami warnings in Japan after 7.5 magnitude earthquake Channel 4 News — Apr 20, 12:06 PM
Japan issues tsunami advisory after strong earthquake CNN — Apr 20, 13:53 PM
Japan issues ‘huge’ earthquake advisory after powerful 7.5 tremor; 80 cm tsunami recorded—top developments Times Of India — Apr 20, 12:23 PM
Foreign Office issues Japan warning after 7.7 magnitude earthquake Manchester Evening News — Apr 20, 14:11 PM
Japan issues mega-quake advisory following powerful 7.5 earthquake Scripps News — Apr 20, 12:16 PM
Japan's leader urges residents to evacuate amid tsunami warning after 7.4 quake The Globe and Mail — Apr 20, 12:40 PM
Japan issues tsunami warning after major earthquake off northeastern coast The Globe and Mail — Apr 20, 12:40 PM