A section of a road in Saitama Prefecture that had been closed following the formation of a sinkhole due to a damaged sewer pipe in January 2025 was partially reopened to traffic Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/15/japan/saitama-sinkhole-road-partially-restored/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #saitama #yashio #sewage
Saitama road affected by sinkhole partially restored

The January incident covered a six-way intersection and left a truck driver dead.

The Japan Times