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Japan disaster plans lag behind tourist boom

A 6.0 earthquake in Iwate drew little notice as Japan faces disaster planning strain amid rising tourism.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: A 6.0 earthquake in Iwate registered little impact as Japan’s disaster plans lag behind a tourist boom.
WHEN: Jul 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
WHERE: Iwate Prefecture, Japan
WHY: The earthquake and ongoing disaster risks highlight that disaster plans are not keeping pace with the tourist boom.

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