Small eruption occurs at Mount Tokachi in Hokkaido, alert level unchanged

national Small eruption occurs at Mount Tokachi in Hokkaido, alert level unchanged Today 06:57 am JST Today | 07:09 am JST 0 Comments SAPPORO A small eruption occurred at Mount Tokachi in Hokkaido on Wednesday and authorities urged caution against large volcanic rocks falling within 1.5 kilometers of the crater. The volcano, which last erupted in February 2004, spewed ash as high as 200 meters during the eruption that began around 11:07 a.

m., though no newly ejected large rocks have been observed so far, a local observatory said, adding that small eruptions may occur repeatedly. The Japan Meteorological Agency kept its level 2 volcanic alert in place, restricting access to the crater.

In June, the agency raised the alert level to 2 from the lowest of 1 following signs of intensifying volcanic activity since March, including crustal deformation and increased volcanic gas emissions. © KYODO ©2026 GPlusMedia Inc. How to Buy a Home in Japan Learn how to buy a home in Japan, including the purchase process, financing options and latest market trends.

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