Hachijojima

A diving accident off Hachijojima, an island south of Tokyo, left a group of divers missing at sea. Japanese media report that all eight people who were unaccounted for have now been found, though their condition remains unknown. The incident is developing and details on how it happened have not yet been released.

Search interest in Hachijojima, the island south of Tokyo, has risen alongside weather coverage of a seasonal transition across Japan. Forecasts warn of northerly winds next week and sudden rain in regions including Okinawa, with changing conditions putting islands and coastal areas on alert.

Eight people who went missing during a dive off Hachijojima island in Tokyo have been rescued, according to Japan's Coast Guard. All eight were reported conscious after being brought to safety. The Shimoda Coast Guard office responded to the incident, which is being reported as breaking news by Japanese media.