Stories from Mito · Japan

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Japan. The epicenter was located 10 kilometers east of the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported near Oyama, Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the tremor.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Japan. Another magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported near Oyama. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Mito. Multiple sources confirmed a magnitude 4.7 earthquake hit Japan.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Japan. The epicenter was near Mito. Another magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported near Fukushima. The source did not provide further details on damage or casualties for either event. No tsunami warning was issued.

Natto production in Ibaraki Prefecture faces a shortage of traditional bamboo sheath packaging. Aging farmers and the mechanization of harvesting are making it difficult to secure natto production.