Stories from Shizuoka · Japan

A 47-year-old junior high school teacher and a 31-year-old elementary school teacher have been dismissed from their positions.

Two adult men, including an elderly individual, were transported to the hospital suspected of heatstroke in Shizuoka.

Efforts are underway in Shizuoka Prefecture to regenerate seagrass beds, known as 'moba,' to combat ocean desertification.

The Japanese government announced on May 1 that it has begun releasing national petroleum reserves at oil bases within Shizuoka Prefecture. This action follows a period of increased crude oil imports driven by Middle East instability.

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in Japan at 5:24 AM local time.