Key Facts
• A tsunami warning was issued on July 30 after a quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
• Major convenience store chains temporarily closed 800 stores along Japan’s Pacific coast.
• Seven-Eleven Japan closed 260 stores by 11:30 AM, prioritizing employee safety.
• Lawson and FamilyMart each closed approximately 270 stores by midday.
• Kirin Holdings halted operations at three factories, including Sendai and Yokohama.
• Nissan suspended production at three plants, including Oppama and Yokohama.
• No tsunami-related damages were reported at Kirin’s factories as of 2:30 PM.
• Companies evacuated employees to safe locations as a precautionary measure.
Summary
On July 30, a tsunami warning was issued along Japan’s Pacific coast following an earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. In response, major convenience store chains, including Seven-Eleven Japan, Lawson, and FamilyMart, temporarily closed approximately 800 stores to ensure employee safety. Kirin Holdings suspended operations at three factories, including its Sendai and Yokohama facilities, while Nissan halted production at three plants, including Oppama and Yokohama. Employees were evacuated to safe locations, and no tsunami-related damages were reported at Kirin’s factories as of 2:30 PM. These measures highlight the prioritization of safety during natural disasters.
