In Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, falling rocks in the grounds of a house adjacent to a city-managed green space damaged two light vehicles.

Around 9:30 a.m., a resident reported to the city that rocks had fallen in the grounds of a house next to Hanazono Green Space in Okazaki City’s Shinfukuji-cho.

City officials confirmed that rocks had fallen onto two light vehicles parked in the residential lot, finding damage including dents in the roof sections.

The largest rock was over 20 centimeters long. It fell onto the windshield area, and multiple fragments were scattered on the ground.

Okazaki City believes the rocks fell from the green space atop a block retaining wall. They are investigating the surrounding area and have taken measures such as installing additional fencing at the location where the rocks fell.

Okazaki City

Okazaki City, located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is best known as the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan for over 250 years. Its history is centered around Okazaki Castle, which was constructed in the 15th century and served as Ieyasu’s stronghold. Today, the city celebrates this samurai heritage with historical sites, festivals, and as a gateway to the surrounding Mikawa region.

Aichi Prefecture

Aichi Prefecture, located in central Japan, is historically significant as the heart of the powerful Owari Domain and the birthplace of the Three Unifiers of Japan (Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu) during the Sengoku period. Today, it is a major industrial and economic hub, best known as the home of the Toyota Motor Corporation and the cultural treasures of Nagoya, including Nagoya Castle.

Hanazono Green Space

Hanazono Green Space is a small public park located in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, Japan. It was historically part of the grounds of the Hanazono Shrine, a Shinto shrine first established in the 17th century. Today, it serves as a quiet, green retreat amidst the bustling urban landscape of Shinjuku.

Shinfukuji-cho

Shinfukuji-cho is a district in Nagoya, Japan, whose name originates from the historic Shinfukuji Temple, which was relocated there in the early 17th century during the city’s castle town development. Today, it is a modern commercial and business area known for its skyscrapers, including the iconic Midland Square, blending its historical roots with contemporary urban life.