Key Facts
• July 30: Tsunami warning issued after earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
• 150 visitors at Aquamarine Fukushima evacuated to Aeon Mall Iwaki Onahama.
• Iwaki La La Mew canceled group reservations; reopening depends on warning status.
• Futaba’s Disaster Memorial Hall suspended all group bookings; updates via website and SNS.
• Eight beaches in Iwaki City closed; reopening uncertain as of July 31.
• Six Maruto supermarkets in Iwaki temporarily closed; five have since reopened.
Summary
A tsunami warning following an earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula led to widespread closures in Fukushima’s Hamadori region on July 30. Key tourist sites, including Aquamarine Fukushima and Iwaki La La Mew, implemented emergency measures, with some evacuating visitors and canceling group bookings. Futaba’s Disaster Memorial Hall also suspended operations, while updates on reopening will be shared online. Eight beaches in Iwaki City were closed, with no clear timeline for reopening. Additionally, six Maruto supermarkets in Iwaki temporarily shut down, though five have since resumed operations. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, with decisions on reopening contingent on the lifting of warnings.
