Iwate Prefecture.
prefecture of Japan
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Kioxia is producing next-gen memory chips at a new facility, with the second production site located in Iwate Prefecture.Some support1 report
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A roadside stop in Iwate Prefecture is gaining attention for serving a unique dessert.Some support1 report
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A nuclear plant was damaged in Iwate Prefecture, while rumors of a tsunami hit La Guaira, Venezuela.Some support1 report
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An earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on June 29, causing building damage in the region.Some support1 report
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Japan led the government response to a major M7.0 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on January 1, 2025.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
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An earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, causing injuries in Aomori and Iwate, with effects reportedly reaching Brazil's Amazon.Some support1 report
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Multiple earthquakes struck various prefectures in Japan on June 25, 2026, causing injuries and prompting JMA warnings.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
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USGS reported earthquakes near Caracas, Iwate Prefecture, and Nepal. Trump commented on the situation.Some support1 report
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Earthquake epicenter reported off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on June 25, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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A major earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on January 1, 2026, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to assess the event and leading the government response.Some support1 report
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Around Iwate Prefecture this week
News at the entities that move Iwate Prefecture most-
Sanae Takaichi Shared contextA summit was hosted in Bangladesh to arrange private investments targeting the manufacturing and energy sectors.Moves Iwate Prefecture
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Japan Meteorological Agency Shared contextBoth Tokyo and Osaka recorded extreme heat today, with the Japan Meteorological Agency monitoring weather across Japan.Moves Iwate Prefecture
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Tokyo Shared contextThapelo Moribame completed international trade training in Tokyo and worked to transform the Botswana Stock Exchange.Moves Iwate Prefecture
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Japan Shared contextNSDC aims to provide employment opportunities in Japan and Germany, involving ministers from Madhya Pradesh.Moves Iwate Prefecture
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Fukushima Shared contextGlobal nuclear energy is experiencing a revival, with nations pledging to triple capacity by 2050, while Trump aims to quadruple it.Moves Iwate Prefecture
Connections
The 21 strongest of 146, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sanae Takaichi Shared context
Sanae Takaichi provides public advisories and responses related to natural events occurring within Iwate Prefecture.
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Yamada Operational
The entity operates a business within Iwate Prefecture, leveraging its unique regional context to market a specific product via a roadside stop.
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Tokyo Shared context
Both locations share the geographical context of being in the seismically active region of Japan.
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Lifull Shared context
A company operates within the geographic boundaries of Iwate Prefecture, providing rental property information.
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Hashikami Shared context
Hashikami is a location within Iwate Prefecture.
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Aomori Shared context
Aomori and Iwate Prefecture are neighboring regions that share context, such as being affected by the same natural disasters.
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Aomori Prefecture Shared context
The prefectures share a geographical context, being located near seismic activity and earthquake zones.
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Japan Meteorological Agency Shared context
The JMA monitors and reports seismic activity occurring within the geographical boundaries of Iwate Prefecture.
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Kamaishi Shared context
Kamaishi is a location within the administrative boundaries of Iwate Prefecture.
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Timee Shared context
Iwate Prefecture provides the regional and operational context for the company Timee's spot-work jobs.
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Japan Shared context
Iwate Prefecture is a specific region within Japan, sharing geographical context and being subject to regional events like earthquakes.
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Fukushima Shared context
Fukushima is geographically located within the larger administrative region of Iwate Prefecture, where the nuclear incident was reported to have occurred.
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Tohoku University Shared context
Tohoku University operates with a base of operations located within Iwate Prefecture.
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Morioka Shared context
Morioka is geographically located within Iwate Prefecture.
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Kioxia Shared context
Kioxia maintains a production facility in Iwate Prefecture.
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Nichimo Shared context
Nichimo established a facility within the administrative boundaries of Iwate Prefecture.
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East Japan Railway Company Shared context
The East Japan Railway Company operates within Iwate Prefecture, a region recently affected by an earthquake.
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North Pacific Ocean Shared context
The North Pacific Ocean serves as the geographical backdrop for seismic events near Iwate Prefecture.
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Sanriku Structural
Sanriku is a coastal area geographically contained within Iwate Prefecture.
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Honshu Shared context
Iwate Prefecture is a specific geographical location situated within the larger landmass of Honshu.
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Kuji Shared context
Kuji is a location situated within Iwate Prefecture.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
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June 2026
9 events- A roadside stop in Iwate Prefecture is gaining attention for serving a unique dessert.
- A nuclear plant was damaged in Iwate Prefecture, while rumors of a tsunami hit La Guaira, Venezuela.
- An earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on June 29, causing building damage in the region.
- Japan led the government response to a major M7.0 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on January 1, 2025.
- An earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, causing injuries in Aomori and Iwate, with effects reportedly reaching Brazil's Amazon.
- Multiple earthquakes struck various prefectures in Japan on June 25, 2026, causing injuries and prompting JMA warnings.
- USGS reported earthquakes near Caracas, Iwate Prefecture, and Nepal. Trump commented on the situation.
- Earthquake epicenter reported off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on June 25, 2026.
- A major earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on January 1, 2026, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to assess the event and leading the government response.