Japan faces multiple natural and public health challenges in early 2025

Japan is dealing with several significant events. A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast, though no tsunami warning was issued. Heavy snowfall has caused travel chaos, leading to dozens of canceled flights and stranding thousands of passengers overnight at an airport.

Separately, public health data shows a record high number of tick-borne infections in the country for 2025. Another report indicates that suicide remains the leading cause of death for people aged 10-29 in Japan, a situation unique among G7 nations.