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Kyodo News
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Kyodo News
M5.1 quake jolts southwestern Japan islands, no tsunami alert issued
TOKYO - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off the Tokara Islands in southwestern Japan, with no tsunami alert issued, the weather agency said Monday. The 6:33 p.m. temblor measured a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 on Akuseki Island, which is part of the island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture. There have been no reports of damage so far, according to the prefectural government and police. The quake occurred west of Akuseki Island at a depth of 30 kilometers, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The agency has been urging residents to stay alert, as the Tokara island chain and its vicinity have experienced over 670 earthquakes with a seismic intensity scale of 1 or higher between June 21 and 7:00 p.m. Monday. The district meteorological observatory monitoring the area said the frequency of quakes has fluctuated and activity has continued, adding that several strong quakes have struck Akuseki Island throughout Monday afternoon. Junichi Nakajima, professor at Institute of Science Tokyo, said, "There is a possibility of an earthquake similar to the magnitude 6.1 that hit in 2021, or an even larger one." He warned of a tsunami if a temblor nears magnitude 7. Yoshiro Tobo, principal of an elementary and junior high school with 14 students on the island, said he had confirmed everyone was safe but added he felt "fearful" about the possibility of quakes occurring at night. About 90 people live on Akuseki Island, according to the local government.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
AP PHOTOS: Here's what spring training looks like in Japan
NAHA, Japan (AP) — Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans lining up for autographs. But it's also quite different from the American version. First of all, baseball in Japanese is known as 'Yakyu' — roughly translated as field ball — and was introduced into the country in the 1870s by an American educator. A strikeout is a 'sanshin" — literally "three swings," though it applies even if the batter is called out on strikes. The site for Japanese spring training is Okinawa, the most southerly and smallest of Japan's five main islands. It's warmer than it is up north in the fading days of winter. Think Florida and Arizona. It's the same idea. Thousands of fans travel in February and March to see their favorites on the 12 teams in Nippon Professional Baseball. The first glimpse for many often comes at the airport as players arrive and are greeted with colorful welcome signs and outstretched hands seeking autographs. Junichi Nakajima made the trip from Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido to Okinawa — about 2,200 kilometers or 1,350 miles. He was in line at 8:30 one morning so he could be the first to see the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants as they trained at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Okinana's capital of Naha. He wore the uniform top of Giants legend Sadaharu Oh — a bit like a New York Yankees fan wearing a Babe Ruth uniform; or a San Francisco Giants fan wearing a Willie Mays jersey. Fans also chase autographs, putting up with long lines to complete their mission. Keita Yoshida and her friend Kota Watanabe arrived early at one training site to get signatures from players on the defending champion Yokohama DeNA BayStars. You know you're in Japan when you're greeted by traditional drummers outside the training venue. Much inside the venue looks familiar with players taking batting practice, or going through workouts on the field as fans mull over buying souvenirs.
The Independent
05-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
AP PHOTOS: Here's what spring training looks like in Japan
Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans lining up for autographs. But it's also quite different from the American version. First of all, baseball in Japanese is known as 'Yakyu' — roughly translated as field ball — and was introduced into the country in the 1870s by an American educator. A strikeout is a 'sanshin" — literally "three swings," though it applies even if the batter is called out on strikes. The site for Japanese spring training is Okinawa, the most southerly and smallest of Japan's five main islands. It's warmer than it is up north in the fading days of winter. Think Florida and Arizona. It's the same idea. Thousands of fans travel in February and March to see their favorites on the 12 teams in Nippon Professional Baseball. The first glimpse for many often comes at the airport as players arrive and are greeted with colorful welcome signs and outstretched hands seeking autographs. Junichi Nakajima made the trip from Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido to Okinawa — about 2,200 kilometers or 1,350 miles. He was in line at 8:30 one morning so he could be the first to see the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants as they trained at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Okinana's capital of Naha. He wore the uniform top of Giants legend Sadaharu Oh — a bit like a New York Yankees fan wearing a Babe Ruth uniform; or a San Francisco Giants fan wearing a Willie Mays jersey. Fans also chase autographs, putting up with long lines to complete their mission. Keita Yoshida and her friend Kota Watanabe arrived early at one training site to get signatures from players on the defending champion Yokohama DeNA BayStars. You know you're in Japan when you're greeted by traditional drummers outside the training venue. Much inside the venue looks familiar with players taking batting practice, or going through workouts on the field as fans mull over buying souvenirs.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
AP PHOTOS: Here's what spring training looks like in Japan
NAHA, Japan (AP) — Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans lining up for autographs. But it's also quite different from the American version. First of all, baseball in Japanese is known as 'Yakyu' — roughly translated as field ball — and was introduced into the country in the 1870s by an American educator. A strikeout is a 'sanshin" — literally "three swings," though it applies even if the batter is called out on strikes. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The site for Japanese spring training is Okinawa, the most southerly and smallest of Japan's five main islands. It's warmer than it is up north in the fading days of winter. Think Florida and Arizona. It's the same idea. Thousands of fans travel in February and March to see their favorites on the 12 teams in Nippon Professional Baseball. The first glimpse for many often comes at the airport as players arrive and are greeted with colorful welcome signs and outstretched hands seeking autographs. Junichi Nakajima made the trip from Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido to Okinawa — about 2,200 kilometers or 1,350 miles. He was in line at 8:30 one morning so he could be the first to see the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants as they trained at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Okinana's capital of Naha. He wore the uniform top of Giants legend Sadaharu Oh — a bit like a New York Yankees fan wearing a Babe Ruth uniform; or a San Francisco Giants fan wearing a Willie Mays jersey. Fans also chase autographs, putting up with long lines to complete their mission. Keita Yoshida and her friend Kota Watanabe arrived early at one training site to get signatures from players on the defending champion Yokohama DeNA BayStars. You know you're in Japan when you're greeted by traditional drummers outside the training venue. Much inside the venue looks familiar with players taking batting practice, or going through workouts on the field as fans mull over buying souvenirs.
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
AP PHOTOS: Here's what spring training looks like in Japan
NAHA, Japan (AP) — Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans lining up for autographs. But it's also quite different from the American version. First of all, baseball in Japanese is known as 'Yakyu' — roughly translated as field ball — and was introduced into the country in the 1870s by an American educator. A strikeout is a 'sanshin' — literally 'three swings,' though it applies even if the batter is called out on strikes. The site for Japanese spring training is Okinawa, the most southerly and smallest of Japan's five main islands. It's warmer than it is up north in the fading days of winter. Think Florida and Arizona. It's the same idea. Thousands of fans travel in February and March to see their favorites on the 12 teams in Nippon Professional Baseball. The first glimpse for many often comes at the airport as players arrive and are greeted with colorful welcome signs and outstretched hands seeking autographs. Junichi Nakajima made the trip from Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido to Okinawa — about 2,200 kilometers or 1,350 miles. He was in line at 8:30 one morning so he could be the first to see the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants as they trained at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Okinana's capital of Naha. He wore the uniform top of Giants legend Sadaharu Oh — a bit like a New York Yankees fan wearing a Babe Ruth uniform; or a San Francisco Giants fan wearing a Willie Mays jersey. Fans also chase autographs, putting up with long lines to complete their mission. Keita Yoshida and her friend Kota Watanabe arrived early at one training site to get signatures from players on the defending champion Yokohama DeNA BayStars. You know you're in Japan when you're greeted by traditional drummers outside the training venue. Much inside the venue looks familiar with players taking batting practice, or going through workouts on the field as fans mull over buying souvenirs.
