World War II-Era 'Anti-Kamikaze' Bomb Explodes At Japan’s Miyazaki Airport, Over 80 Flights Cancelled (Watch Video)

A World War II-era bomb exploded at Miyazaki Airport in southwest Japan on Wednesday, leading to the cancellation of 87 flights. The explosion, which created a seven-meter-wide crater near the runway, was caused by an American bomb likely dropped during an air raid targeting kamikaze attacks. The bomb had been buried for decades. No injuries were reported, though live footage revealed an airplane had been taxiing just minutes before the blast. A bomb disposal team confirmed the origin of the device, and Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi assured the public that no further explosions are expected. Flights operated by Japan Airlines (JAL), All Nippon Airways (ANA), and others were affected, with repairs slated to be completed by Thursday. World War II Start and End Dates: Know When the Second World War Started and Ended.

World War II-Era Bomb Explodes in Japan

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