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Emergency return in Japan: ATR-72 crew reports cockpit window fault

A Japan Air Commuter (JAC) ATR-72-212A operating a domestic flight in Japan was forced to return to Kagoshima Airport after the crew reported an abnormal noise from a cockpit side window during climb-out.

15 Apr 2026-11:30
Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts, sending ash high over Kagoshima - VIDEO

Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupted on Sunday, sending a towering plume of ash into the sky and prompting ashfall alerts for nearby prefectures.

17 Nov 2025-13:32
Tropical Storm Lingling sparks flood alert in southwestern Japan - VIDEO

Tropical Storm Lingling has unleashed heavy rains across southwestern Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture, prompting warnings of floods and mudslides.

22 Aug 2025-11:45
At least 3 dead as heavy rain hits southwestern Japan - VIDEO

Record-breaking rainfall from a seasonal front struck Japan’s Kyushu region on Tuesday, leaving three people dead in Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and Fukuoka prefecture.

12 Aug 2025-14:07
Strong earthquakes rattle Southwestern Japan's Tokara Islands

A series of strong earthquakes jolted Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, continuing nearly two weeks of heightened seismic activity in the region. While no damage or injuries have been reported, authorities are urging residents to remain alert.

02 Jul 2025-16:32

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