Citizen Protection Bulletin, March 22, 2026

According to information from the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, on March 21, 2026, eight Vietnamese workers were involved in an accident due to large waves in the sea area of ​​Fukui Prefecture. The incident resulted in one death, three missing persons, one injured person currently receiving treatment at the hospital, and three rescued unharmed.

Immediately after receiving information about the incident, the Embassy promptly contacted relevant authorities and the Vietnamese Association in Fukui Province to assess the situation and coordinate necessary measures to protect Vietnamese citizens. Through discussions with local authorities, the Fukui Coast Guard reported that at approximately 2:00 AM on March 21st, they received a report of an accident caused by large waves near the breakwater leading to the Mikuni Lighthouse, resulting in several people being swept into the sea. Japan immediately dispatched ships and helicopters to the scene to conduct search and rescue operations. The Vietnamese Embassy has directly contacted the rescued citizens to provide timely support and protection, ensuring their legal rights and interests are fully protected. Currently, Japanese authorities are continuing the search for three missing individuals.