Tag: Japanese Meteorological Agency

First snow of the year in Tokyo causes train delays and injuries

Snow began falling across eastern and western Japan, including Tokyo, early on Monday (January 18) morning. Many commuters arrived at work late as trains were delayed and taxis in high demand. Train stations were also overcrowded. “Everyone got into work an hour late today so we had to start work late. This was slightly troublesome,” said Takeshi Nakamura, a company worker. Japanese media reported that the highest accumulation of snow in central Tokyo was at […]

Japan suspects North Korea quake is a nuclear test

Japan is to convene a security council meeting following an apparent North Korean earthquake earlier on Wednesday (January 6) its suspects was a nuclear test. “According to the Meteorological Agency this earthquake is not a naturally occurring earthquake. The Japanese government, based on past examples, we believe there is a possibility that this is a nuclear test by North Korea. We have therefore convened the relevant ministries to a gather for an emergency strategy meeting […]