Month: September 2018

Earthquake-hit Hokkaido thermal power plant is partially restarted  The Japan Times

SAPPORO – The largest coal-fired power plant in Hokkaido restarted one of its three units Wednesday, almost two weeks after the complex was damaged by a …

Major Hokkaido power plant restarts 2 weeks after big quake：The Asahi Shimbun  Asahi Shimbun

SAPPORO–The largest thermal power plant in Hokkaido resumed operations on Sept. 19, marking a major step forward in rebuilding efforts after the Sept.

Hokkaido quake reveals Japan is woefully unprepared to help foreign tourists in times of disaster  The Japan Times

The powerful earthquake that recently hit Hokkaido threw a strong spotlight on how unprepared Japan is to provide foreign visitors with information during.

Hokkaido’s famous ski resort area Niseko seeks to promote its safety after powerful quake  The Japan Times

NISEKO, HOKKAIDO – With the Hokkaido tourism industry estimating losses of around ¥29 billion from the recent deadly earthquake, due to widespread hotel …