Tōhoku-machi

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Town in Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Tōhoku is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2025, the town had an estimated population of 15,795 in 7308 households, and a population density of 48 persons per km² in 7,269 households. The total area of the town is 326.50 km2 (126.06 sq mi).

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Tohoku

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Japan's 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Japan remains on high alert after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off the Tohoku coast raises fears of a future megaquake.

Japan escapes worst of magnitude 7.7 quake but experts warn of potential bigger one South China Morning Post — Apr 21, 09:30 AM
How to prepare when Japan is under an earthquake advisory The Japan Times — Apr 21, 09:17 AM
Why did a big earthquake strike the Tohoku region again? The Japan Times — Apr 21, 08:24 AM
Japan warns of a slightly increased risk of a megaquake AP News — Apr 21, 06:40 AM
Six hurt as powerful earthquake hits Japan, megaquake fears emerge IOL — Apr 21, 06:00 AM
Japan on alert for ‘megaquake’ after 7.7-magnitude tremor and tsunami warnings Irish Independent — Apr 21, 04:00 AM
Six hurt but no serious damage from powerful quake that struck Japan on April 20 The Straits Times — Apr 21, 02:45 AM
Biggest earthquakes in Japan's history and their impact Times Of India — Apr 21, 04:28 AM
Hundreds of kilometers of Japan's sewers classified as needing action The Japan Times — Apr 21, 07:22 AM
Theme park worker in serious condition after accident while inspecting equipment The Japan Times — Apr 21, 08:27 AM
Police officer injured after bear bites him on his face, right arm in Japan The Straits Times — Apr 21, 08:19 AM
Haneda airport experiences traffic control glitch, flights delayed The Straits Times — Apr 21, 05:45 AM
Japan to issue coins marking 100th anniversary of Showa Era The Japan Times — Apr 21, 09:29 AM
Takaichi risks China's wrath with offering to Yasukuni Shrine The Japan Times — Apr 21, 03:05 AM
Japan’s Takaichi sends Yasukuni shrine offering, South Korea expresses ‘regret’ South China Morning Post — Apr 21, 08:58 AM
Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni shrine for spring rite The Straits Times — Apr 21, 00:05 AM
Japan’s Takaichi Risks China’s Wrath With Offering to Yasukuni Bloomberg — Apr 21, 02:05 AM
Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy ABC News — Apr 21, 03:12 AM
Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy The Independent — Apr 21, 01:31 AM
Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports AP News — Apr 21, 01:31 AM