JMA reported that nighttime incandescence at Minamidake Crater (at Aira Caldera?s Sakurajima volcano) was visible during 20-27 June.
At 1221 on 27 June an eruptive event produced an ash plume that rose 1.5 km above the crater rim.
The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a 5-level scale), and residents were warned to stay 2 km away from the crater.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)