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Tokyo Bay Ferry Suspends Operations Amid Tsunami Advisory

From NHK · () Japanese

Translated from Japanese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tokyo Bay Ferry services between Kurihama Port in Kanagawa Prefecture and Kanaya Port in Chiba Prefecture are suspended due to a tsunami advisory.
  • The suspension is in response to tsunami advisories issued for the Pacific coast, from Ibaraki to Okinawa.
  • The government has established an information liaison office to manage the situation.

Services on the Tokyo Bay Ferry, connecting Kanagawa Prefecture's Kurihama Port with Chiba Prefecture's Kanaya Port, have been temporarily suspended. The disruption is a direct consequence of tsunami advisories issued across a wide stretch of Japan's Pacific coast, encompassing areas from Ibaraki Prefecture down to Okinawa.

The ferry operator cited the tsunami advisories as the reason for halting operations, prioritizing safety for passengers and crew. This measure is part of a broader response to potential seismic threats affecting coastal regions.

In parallel, the Japanese government has taken steps to coordinate information dissemination by establishing an information liaison office. This office is tasked with managing and relaying crucial updates regarding the tsunami advisories and their impact on various services and regions. The situation remains under close observation as authorities monitor seismic activity and sea level changes.

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