WWII Bomb Explodes at Japan's Miyazaki Airport

A World War II-era U.S. bomb exploded at Miyazaki Airport in Japan, creating a large crater and leading to the cancellation of over 80 flights. Remarkably, no injuries were reported despite the explosion occurring shortly after a passenger jet had taxied past. The airport, originally a base for kamikaze pilots during the war, has a history of unexploded ordnance being discovered. Japan's Transport Minister has ordered searches at other regional airports that served as military facilities during the war. The explosion has highlighted the ongoing issue of unexploded bombs in Japan, with the Self-Defense Forces removing over 2,300 devices in the past year alone. Repairs at Miyazaki Airport were quickly undertaken, allowing flights to resume the following day.