2024-01-08 21:48:00
An unmanned lunar lander developed by an American private company was launched from a launch facility in Florida. If the company succeeds in landing on the moon, it could become the first private company to do so, and is attracting attention as a move to expand the commercial use of space.
2024-01-08 21:39:00
As the Noto region experiences severe cold weather, there are concerns that a drop in body temperature could lead to deterioration of physical condition. We asked Andorisu, a disaster prevention guide who provides useful information for disaster prevention based on his experience in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, about cold weather measures that are important in evacuation life, and what is important when evacuating with infants. I did.
2024-01-08 20:43:00
Taiwanese authorities have revealed that the amount of support money they have been collecting from the private sector since January 5th in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake has reached approximately 393 million yen in the three days ending on the 7th.
2024-01-08 19:53:00
``Everyone in the community is doing their best and living on the edge of their limits, so I hope that the situation will improve even a little.''The Kusu district of Wajima City, which has been isolated for a week after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, was affected by the earthquake. A woman who runs the evacuation center answered the phone and complained about the plight.
2024-01-08 19:42:00
After a woman's testimony that she was sexually assaulted by Hitoshi Matsumoto of the popular comedy duo Downtown was published in some weekly magazines, Yoshimoto Kogyo announced that Hitoshi Matsumoto would be taking a break from his entertainment activities. did. Regarding Hitoshi Matsumoto, the Weekly Bunshun published last month published a testimony from a woman who claimed that she was sexually assaulted by Mr. Matsumoto at a hotel in Tokyo nine years ago.In response to this report, Yoshimoto Kogyo said, There are no such facts, and the article significantly lowers the social reputation of the talent and damages their reputation.'' Yoshimoto Kogyo said that Mr. Matsumoto said, ``Continuing my entertainment activities will cause inconvenience and burden to many people involved and co-stars, but at the same time as the trial, I will not be able to do comedy as much as before.'' Matsumoto announced on the 8th that he would be taking a hiatus from his activities.
2024-01-08 19:24:00
The first game of the ``Oshosen'', one of the eight major shogi titles, was held in Tochigi Prefecture, where Sota Fujii (21 years old) defeated the challenger Tatsuya Sugai (31 years old), making it the first match of the year. The team won the first game of their defense with a win.
2024-01-08 18:39:00
On the 8th, Coming of Age Day, a 20-year-old female university student awaiting a heart transplant participated in a commemorative event in Saitama Prefecture with her friends and took a new step forward with hope in her heart.
2024-01-08 18:15:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that it has installed a temporary tsunami gauge in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where tsunami observation had been impossible due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and has resumed observation from the 8th. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that there is a risk of earthquakes with tremors of magnitude 5 or stronger occurring over the next month or so, and urges people to evacuate immediately if they feel shaking on the coast.
2024-01-08 18:14:00
Due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, reservations at accommodation facilities in Toyama Prefecture are being canceled one after another. According to the association of hotels and other organizations, accommodations have been canceled for 8,000 people so far, and the total amount of damage exceeds 100 million yen.
2024-01-08 17:25:00
The Ministry of National Security, which is responsible for cracking down on spies in China, has announced that it has arrested the head of an overseas consulting company for cooperating with British foreign intelligence agencies and conducting espionage activities. This is a sign that Xi Jinping's leadership is placing emphasis on national security, and is tightening the reins on foreign consulting companies operating in China.
2024-01-08 16:50:00
Eight days has been one week since the earthquake occurred, and as of 2 p.m. on the 7th, over 28,000 people in Ishikawa Prefecture had been forced to evacuate. There are concerns that prolonged evacuation life will have an impact on health, and evacuees have voiced their concerns. We have summarized the support efforts for those affected by the disaster.
2024-01-08 16:48:00
A woman whose home in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, was affected by the earthquake and was forced to evacuate, and who gave birth to a baby on the 2nd, the day after the earthquake, told NHK that she was born with the help of many people. I want them to grow up to be children who value relationships with other people."
2024-01-08 16:28:00
The finals of the All-Japan High School Volleyball Championship, ``Harutaka Volleyball,'' were held, with Tokyo's Sundai Gakuen winning the boys' championship for the second time in a row, and Okayama's Shujitsu High School winning the girls' championship for the first time in two tournaments and for the fifth time.
2024-01-08 16:14:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, local governments and public organizations are accepting donations for victims and organizations working in the affected areas. In past disasters, there have been confirmed cases of people pretending to be welfare organizations or public institutions in an attempt to defraud people of donations, so the police and the Consumer Affairs Agency check in advance the activities of the organizations they are recruiting from and how the donations will be used. I am calling on you to do so.
2024-01-08 16:10:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, just after 3:20 p.m. on the 8th, they received a report that a fire was coming out of a building that was former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka's home in Mejirodai 1-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. A building is burning heavily in this area, and firefighters are currently working to extinguish the fire.
2024-01-08 15:18:00
Earthquake and tsunami observation systems built along the Japan Trench will be undergoing maintenance on the 9th and 10th, so if an earthquake occurs off the coast from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture, the Earthquake Early Warning System will be activated. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that announcements may be delayed by up to 15 seconds.
2024-01-08 14:16:00
One week has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and the Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at 2:00 pm on the 8th. In this regard, Shinya Tsukuda, Chief of the Earthquake and Volcano Technology Research Division, said, ``The number of earthquakes is gradually decreasing, with repeated increases and decreases, and the possibility of an earthquake of the same magnitude as the magnitude 7.6 that occurred in a single day is lower than it was at the beginning.'' "Although the seismic activity has decreased, seismic activity remains active." ``For the next month or so, please be careful of earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 or higher.'' Areas that have experienced strong shaking are at increased risk of collapsed houses and landslides, so recovery efforts are underway. "When carrying out this activity, please pay close attention to future seismic activity, rain, and snow conditions, and take precautions to ensure your own safety by not entering dangerous areas."
2024-01-08 13:53:00
According to the town of Anamizu in Ishikawa Prefecture, a total of seven people were found dead on the 7th at a site where multiple houses collapsed due to a landslide caused by the earthquake. Including those who were already confirmed dead, the total number of people found is 14, and police are currently confirming their identities.
2024-01-08 13:51:00
There is a growing movement of donations using hometown tax payments to support areas affected by the earthquake. The total amount donated by the four intermediary sites exceeds 1.7 billion yen.
2024-01-08 12:53:00
As a temporary evacuation center for people affected by the earthquake until a place to evacuate is determined, a gymnasium in Kanazawa City will begin accepting people with special needs, such as the elderly and pregnant women, from the 8th.
2024-01-08 11:54:00
The Golden Globe Awards, which are considered a prelude to the Academy Awards, were announced in the United States, and director Hayao Miyazaki's ``How Do You Live?'' was selected for the Animated Film Award. This is the first time a Japanese film has won the Animated Film Award.
2024-01-08 11:48:00
Ahead of "Call 110 Day" on January 10th, the Metropolitan Police Department has called for appropriate use of 110 calls.
2024-01-08 11:36:00
On the morning of the 8th, on a road along an embankment along a river in Kasamatsu-cho, Gifu Prefecture, there was an accident in which five vehicles, including trucks and light cars, fell one after another onto the slope beside the embankment, leaving one man in his 50s with a slight head injury. I did. Police are investigating the cause of the accident as a slip caused by icy roads.
2024-01-08 11:01:00
Due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture released the names and ages of 103 people whose safety was unknown as of 9 a.m. on the 8th, based on the Basic Resident Register, and provided information widely. We are requesting you to provide.
2024-01-08 10:29:00
Due to heavy snowfall, cars have been stuck on National Route 37 in Toyoura Town, Hokkaido since early morning on the 8th for approximately 15 kilometers, and snow removal work is underway to clear the situation.
2024-01-08 09:31:00
8 days marks one week since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. So far, 128 people have been confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, and with the full extent of the damage still unknown, efforts are being made to search for people whose safety is unknown and to restore roads to deliver necessary supplies. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.
2024-01-08 09:21:00
Many foreigners living in Ishikawa Prefecture were also affected by the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake. While some of the people still living as evacuees express their gratitude for the support, some express concerns about their future lives as their workplaces have also been affected by the disaster.
2024-01-08 07:47:00
This is the impact of the earthquake on transportation. (As of 6am on the 8th)
2024-01-08 06:55:00
On the 7th, the last Sunday before voting day for Taiwan's presidential election, which is held once every four years, three candidates appealed for support at large-scale rallies, raising issues such as relations with China. We are having a fierce battle.
2024-01-08 06:37:00
On the 7th, three months after the series of clashes between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas began, the Israeli military continued to carry out fierce attacks in the southern Gaza Strip and other areas, and the number of casualties continues to rise. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ``We will not stop until we win,'' reiterating his commitment to annihilating Hamas.
2024-01-08 06:36:00
Areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which had a maximum seismic intensity of 7, are experiencing increased snowfall due to strong cold air in the upper atmosphere. It is expected that there will be heavy snow in some areas even on flat areas until noon on the 8th, and buildings that have been damaged by the successive earthquakes need to be careful not to collapse due to the weight of the snow. Also, as the weather is getting colder, please take precautions against hypothermia as much as possible.
2024-01-08 05:26:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa met with President Zelenskiy during his visit to Ukraine, and expressed Japan's unwavering commitment to continue providing assistance, despite criticism that the West is suffering from aid fatigue.
2024-01-08 05:21:00
8 days marks one week since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. So far, 128 people have been confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, and while the full extent of the damage is still unknown, efforts are being made to search for people whose safety is unknown and to restore roads to deliver necessary supplies.
2024-01-08 05:10:00
On the 6th, the leading American newspaper ``Wall Street Journal'' reported that American entrepreneur Elon Musk regularly uses illegal drugs.
2024-01-08 01:44:00
Last month, before the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department investigated Ikeda's affiliates, he was arrested on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act, in which Yoshitaka Ikeda, a member of the Abe faction, was arrested on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act over a political funding party held by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. Through interviews with people involved, it was newly learned that recording media at related parties had been destroyed. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department suspects that there was an attempt to destroy evidence, and is expected to investigate the details of the incident, including whether Rep. Ikeda was involved.
2024-01-08 00:52:00
Runway C at Haneda Airport, which had been closed due to a collision between aircraft, resumed operations on the 8th. At Haneda Airport, more than 200 flights were canceled every day, but with the resumption of operations, the number of departures and arrivals will return to normal.
