May 19 – According to Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency official confirmed report, a fire in Ohara Cinema in Hamanaka, Hokkaido, the death toll number was 42.[page needed]
November 3 – During a regular route bus running, following caught fire in Uno Town (now Seiyo), Ehime Prefecture, 33 persons were perished, according to NPAJ confirmed report.[page needed]
Unknown date – Japan National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Corporatives (JA Kyosai) was founded.[citation needed]