Suwanosejima Island in Southwest Japan Experiences Volcanic Eruption

TOKYO—According to the government, a volcano has erupted on the remote island of Suwanosejima in southwestern Japan early Sunday.

Public broadcaster NHK reported that no damage has been confirmed due to the eruption, citing a local police station in Kagoshima prefecture.

Following the eruption, the government issued a level 3 volcanic alert—out of 5—for Suwanosejima, leading to the restriction of the entrance to dangerous areas surrounding the volcano.