Stories from Morioka · Japan

A bear cub was seen crossing a road on National Route 396 in Teshiromori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture.

The incident occurred on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 50,000 meters. The event took place at 18:22:21 JST on May 31, 2026. A magnitude 1.5 earthquake struck 30 km northwest of Gölbaşı, Türkiye.

A survey has ranked the top shopping and entertainment districts in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, based on factors like gourmet food and local sake.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Japan. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck multiple Japanese cities. The event recorder from one locomotive was recovered by investigators. The earthquake was felt in multiple cities including Tokyo, Ishinomaki, and Morioka.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Japan. Most stocks fell by 1%, primarily in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Australia. London and France also experienced declines. This is the latest in a series of seismic events in the area. No tsunami warning was issued.

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Japan. The tremor was also felt in Tokyo and Ishinomaki. The Japan Meteorological Agency has not issued a tsunami warning. Initial reports indicate shaking was felt in Tokyo, Sapporo, and Sendai.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck Iwate Prefecture in Japan. The tremor was recorded by seismic monitoring agencies. He stated that Trump and Xi Jinping have been in communication.

Approximately 85 percent of nurses in Iwate Prefecture express a desire to quit their positions. The surge in intent is driven by critical staff shortages pushing personnel to their limits.

The Iwate Credit Guarantee Association has implemented the 'neoAI Chat' generative AI platform. The initiative aims to improve operational efficiency and strengthen support services in Morioka.