Overview
- Japan’s Volcano Survey Committee assessed the Kirishima range as being in a somewhat active state and warned that steam-driven eruptions are possible, urging gas analysis and close seismic and airwave monitoring near the crater.
- A Japan Red Cross survey found 69.2% of respondents feel their preparations for a major earthquake are insufficient, with nearly half saying they have done little and one in five saying they have done nothing.
- Tesla’s Japan unit accepted an unlawful-dismissal claim via a court recognition procedure, leading to the employee’s reinstatement, according to the plaintiff’s lawyer who announced the outcome on February 24.
- Keidanren chief Yoshinobu Tsutsui said the U.S. administration’s 10% alternative tariff has increased uncertainty and investment risk for companies, adding that firms are struggling to keep pace with rapid policy shifts.
- An elevator at Tokyo Skytree stopped suddenly about 30 meters above ground on February 22, briefly trapping 22 people with no injuries reported as the operator investigates the cause and works on recovery.