The tsunami threat in Japan has largely passed

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called on local residents to evacuate immediately, Reuters reports.

According to energy companies, around 33,500 families were left without electricity after the earthquakes.

Several major highways were closed in the earthquake area, the Japan Transport Agency said. Shinkansen high-speed train service between Tokyo and the Noto area in Ishikawa Prefecture was also suspended.

According to the Japanese government, no deviations from the norm have been recorded so far in the country’s nuclear plants.

“No deviation from the norm has currently been detected at the Shika nuclear power plant in Ishikawa Prefecture and other nuclear facilities in the country,” government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi said.

2024 hasn’t started off in the best way in Japan.

A preliminary M7.6 earthquake has struck central Japan, triggering a tsunami warning and evacuation warnings for residents

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends following the provisions of the local authorities

Due to the threat of earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Japanese citizens to follow warnings and orders from local authorities.

Four Estonian citizens registered their stay in Japan for a short time. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent them a message with information on the tsunami warning and the recommendation to move away from the coastal area.

When planning a trip, we recommend that you always visit and register your trip on the Reisi Targalt website https://reisitargalt.vm.ee/registreeri-reis/

The purpose of registering a short-term stay abroad is to provide protection and consular assistance to an Estonian citizen or foreign passport holder staying in a foreign country as a tourist or on a business trip.

Consular assistance can be obtained at the Estonian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. If necessary, you can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for assistance on +372 5301 9999.

Minister of Foreign Affairs

2023-12-31 15:45:00
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