World War II Bomb Explodes at Miyazaki Airport

An unexploded U.S. bomb dating back to World War II detonated at Miyazaki Airport in Japan, creating a crater approximately 7 meters wide and 1 meter deep, which led to the cancellation of over 80 flights. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the explosion occurred without any aircraft nearby. The bomb, confirmed to be a 500-pound device by the Self-Defense Forces and police, detonated unexpectedly, prompting an investigation into the cause. The airport, originally a base for kamikaze missions, aims to resume operations by Thursday morning after repairs. This incident is part of a larger issue in Japan, where hundreds of tons of unexploded ordnance from the war remain buried, with past discoveries reported in the area. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi reassured that there is no further danger following the explosion.