Regarding the large amount of pumice stones erupted by the eruption of the submarine volcano in the Ogasawara Islands, which has been washed ashore in the Amami region of Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures, Secretary of State Matsuno will work with local governments to make a quick recovery. At the same time, he expressed his intention to keep an eye on the situation.

In the eruption that occurred in August at Fukutoku-Okanoba, a submarine volcano in the Ogasawara Islands, a large amount of pumice stones were washed ashore in the Amami region of Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures.



Regarding this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "We are currently investigating the impact of drifting in fishing ports and harbors on fishing, but emergency measures such as removal by managers of prefectures and municipalities are being taken. I know it's been done. "



In addition, "The Japan Coast Guard is providing information to ensure the safety of vessels navigating in the sea area where pumice stones are drifting. I want to do it. "