THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
August 10, 2024 at 17:58 JST
A platform at JR Shin-Osaka Station is crowded as the rush to return to hometowns for the Bon holiday week kicked off Aug. 10. (Mari Endo)
Japan’s summer Bon holiday exodus is in full swing as people rush to their hometowns and vacation destinations, but with a heightened sense of caution this year following warnings a megaquake could strike at any time. [Read More]
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