Mount Tokachi Volcano Continues to Emit Smoke
Volcanic smoke continues to rise from Mount Tokachi (Tokachidake), an active volcano in Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido, one week after its eruption alert level was raised to Level 3, restricting entry to the mountain and prompting a series of cancellations at nearby hot spring inns just before the peak autumn foliage season. (News On Japan)
Mount Tokachi, a volcano located in Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido, continues to emit volcanic smoke, one week after its alert level was increased to Level 3. This restriction on entry to the mountain has led to several hot spring inn cancellations near the site, just prior to the peak autumn foliage season. Authorities are taking precautions for a potential eruption during the snow season, given that a major eruption 100 years ago resulted in 144 fatalities.
Meanwhile, Typhoon No. 25 is set to pass offshore from Kanto on September 21, bringing the potential for torrential rain, strong winds, and transport disruptions, particularly affecting the Izu Islands.
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