MAEBASHI (Japan), Oct 13 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- An emerald-green crater lake in eastern Japan drew crowds of tourists Tuesday as the surrounding area reopened for the first time in more than eight years following a reduction in the volcanic alert level, Kyodo News reported.
World : Crater Lake In Eastern Japan Draws Crowds After Eight Year Closure
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- The town of Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture lifted entry restrictions to the area surrounding the Yugama crater lake on Mt.
- The restrictions had been in place since April 2018, when the Japan Meteorological Agency raised the volcano's alert level to 2, advising people not to approach the crater.
- The crater lake area will remain open through Nov 8 before closing for winter the following day.
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