France: Japan imposes crater restrictions following volcanic activity.

RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “HOKKAIDO DISASTER MANAGEMENT” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— SHOTLIST: HOKKAIDO, JAPAN (JUNE 18, 2026) (HOKKAIDO DISASTER MANAGEMENT - RESTRICTED) 1. AERIAL SHOT OF STEAM RISING OVER MOUNT TOKACHIDAKE CRATER HOKKAIDO, JAPAN - JUNE 18 - RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “HOKKAIDO DISASTER MANAGEMENT” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— Authorities in Hokkaido raised the volcanic alert level for Mount Tokachidake to Level 2 on Thursday, June 18, prompting restrictions on access around the crater area. Footage shared by Hokkaido Disaster Prevention Information showed an aerial survey conducted over the volcano after officials upgraded the alert status. Local authorities said disaster management personnel carried out on-site assessments and safety patrols following the change in the alert level. Officials warned the public to stay away from restricted areas surrounding the crater and to comply with safety measures put in place by authorities. Under Japan's volcanic warning system, a Level 2 alert advises against approaching the crater due to the risk of volcanic activity affecting nearby areas. Mount Tokachidake, located in central Hokkaido, is among Japan's active volcanoes and remains under continuous monitoring by authorities.