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A preliminary magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit eastern Japan on Thursday morning, with shaking felt in Chiba Prefecture. No damage or serious impacts have been reported so far, and authorities are monitoring the situation.
Kyodo News' October 8, 2026 bulletin rounds up the day's notable stories, with Typhoon Surigae potentially nearing eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Thursday. The storm information was previously reported by Kyodo News on September 29, 2026. The bulletin also carries further updates on other events in its summary news list.
Japan's government is considering a supplementary budget for the current fiscal year through March to fund disaster relief and reconstruction, a source said Wednesday. No details on the size, timing or spending items have been released. The move comes as Typhoon Surigae is expected to near eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Thursday.
Kyodo News' Oct 7, 2026 roundup features Typhoon Surigae, which may approach eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Thursday. The bulletin also compiles other notable news of the day from Japan and the region.
Japan's defense minister said he will discuss "effective" preventive measures with the United States, Kyodo News reported on September 29, amid ongoing scrutiny of regional security tensions. No details were given on the measures. The report coincided with a Kyodo weather bulletin warning that Typhoon Surigae could near eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Thursday.
Kyodo News' October 6, 2026 digest highlights Typhoon Surigae's potential approach toward eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Thursday, citing information published on September 29, 2026. The roundup is a curated collection of the outlet's latest selected news summaries, tracking domestic and international developments. Other items in the digest were not detailed in the available data.
A Kyodo News roundup on Oct. 5, 2026, reports that Typhoon Surigae could near eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Thursday. Officials are tracking the storm, with the bulletin issued Sept. 29. Residents are urged to follow updates from weather agencies and local authorities.
