Ash was sent flying three miles into the air this weekend after the Mount Sakurajma volcano erupted once again according to the Associated Press.
The eruption was the highest plume ever recorded by the Japan Meteorological Agency, which started keeping track back in 2006.
Lava reportedly flowed 0.6 miles from the fissure, and large volcanic rocks could be see rolling down the mountain by locals.
The city of 600,000 people are used to eruptions, as this weekend's blast was the 500th in 2013 alone.
Residents wore makes, raincoats, and used umbrellas to help cover themselves from the ash according to the Associated Press.
"The smoke was a bit dramatic, but we are kind of used to it," said a city official, who requested anonymity because he was not allowed to speak to the media, according to the Associated Press.
All railroad service in the city of Kagoshima was stopped temporarily so that ash could be removed from the train tracks. Drivers were warned to keep their headlights on if they needed to use their cars.
No one was injured and no homes were damaged due to the volcano, which is only 6 miles away from the city.
The air is reportedly clearing up, though locals are still trying to clean up after the volcano.
There is no sign of a possible larger eruption, though officials are warning people not to go near the volcano just to be safe.
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