Social News(2023/08/04)
[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Typhoon No. 6 future outlook (23:00 on the 4th)
2023-08-04 23:55:00
A large and strong typhoon No. 6 is moving east while engulfing Kumejima in Okinawa Prefecture, and is expected to approach the main island of Okinawa and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th. The typhoon moves slowly and its effects may last for a long time, so please be on the lookout for strong winds, high waves, and storm surges, and stay safe. Weather forecaster Kimiharu Saida explains the outlook and warning points for Typhoon No. 6. Broadcast video at 11:30 pm on August 4, 1 minute 47 seconds *Not available on data broadcasting
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Typhoon No. 6 to reapproach Okinawa/Amami region Strict vigilance against storms, high waves, and high tides
2023-08-04 22:58:00
A large and strong typhoon No. 6 is moving east while engulfing Kumejima in Okinawa Prefecture, and is expected to approach the main island of Okinawa and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th. The typhoon moves slowly and its effects may last for a long time, so please be on the lookout for strong winds, high waves, and high tides, and spend the night of the 4th in a safe place.
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Seven rice balls may contain cockroaches, some Saitama stores to voluntarily recall
2023-08-04 22:36:00
Seven-Eleven Japan, a major convenience store chain, has announced that it will voluntarily recall nearly 2,000 rice balls sold at some stores in Saitama Prefecture, citing cockroach contamination.
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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Typhoon No. 6 future outlook (21:00 on the 4th)
2023-08-04 22:22:00
A large and strong typhoon No. 6 is moving east while engulfing Kumejima in Okinawa Prefecture, and is expected to approach the main island of Okinawa and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th. The typhoon is slow-moving and its effects may be long-lasting, so please stay vigilant against strong winds, high waves, and storm surges, and stay safe overnight. Weather forecaster Kimiharu Saida explains the outlook and warning points for Typhoon No. 6. The broadcast video is 2 minutes and 8 seconds on "News Watch 9" on August 4 *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting
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Former prosecutor-general Koji Doi dies at 90
2023-08-04 22:21:00
Former prosecutor-general Koji Doi, who led the investigation into the Yakuzai AIDS case and the entertainment corruption scandal of the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Japan at the time, died of heart failure on the 1st of this month. he was 90 years old.
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Typhoon No. 6 to reapproach Okinawa/Amami region Strict vigilance against storms, high waves, and high tides
2023-08-04 21:30:00
A large and strong typhoon No. 6 is moving east while engulfing Kumejima in Okinawa Prefecture, and is expected to approach the main island of Okinawa and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th. The typhoon moves slowly and its effects may last for a long time, so please be on the lookout for strong winds, high waves, and high tides, and spend the night of the 4th in a safe place.
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Medical care facility closed due to typhoon reopens Free charging equipment Naha
2023-08-04 21:08:00
Facilities in Naha City that support children who need medical care, which were closed due to Typhoon No. A free charging service was provided.
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Johnny's damage problem "Hundreds of people were involved" United Nations working group
2023-08-04 21:07:00
An expert from the United Nations Human Rights Council, who is visiting Japan to investigate issues related to business and human rights in Japan, held a press conference to discuss the issue of sexual assault by the former president of Johnny & Associates. It uncovers deeply disturbing allegations that people become involved in sexual exploitation and abuse."
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Typhoon No. 6 [Damage/impact] Okinawa Prefecture 2 dead, 64 injured
2023-08-04 20:53:00
Typhoon No. 6 has caused widespread damage and impact in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures.
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You can get seriously injured
2023-08-04 20:49:00
"Watch out for dolphins!" A sign posted at the beach. At the aquarium, you can show off your splendid jumps and swim gracefully. I'm sure there are a lot of people who don't believe that the dolphins are there, but there have been a series of cases in Fukui Prefecture where swimmers have been bitten or bumped into by wild dolphins.
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Re-arrested on suspicion of preparing for murder on Shinkansen
2023-08-04 20:46:00
In July, a 27-year-old suspect who was arrested for possessing a knife on a Shinkansen platform at JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station was again accused of preparing to kill a passenger while on the Shinkansen. Arrested.
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LDP lawmaker Mari Akimoto's office searched Suspected bribery Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office Special Investigation Department
2023-08-04 20:45:00
Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives Maritoshi Akimoto is suspected of having received a large amount of funding from a wind power generation company in Tokyo. The district public prosecutor's office has launched a compulsory investigation, searching Akimoto's office and other locations on suspicion of bribery. Based on Akimoto's questions in the Diet, the Special Investigation Unit is believed to be investigating the possibility that the funding could amount to bribery related to his duties as a Diet member.
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Disciplinary dismissal of fire department personnel Equipment sold at flea market Tokyo Fire Department
2023-08-04 20:26:00
The Tokyo Fire Department was dismissed on the 4th for disciplinary dismissal, saying that the equipment such as helmets that had been lent by the fire department staff in Tokyo was sold on the internet flea market site.
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Japan Meteorological Agency Possibility of inbound emails being leaked Unauthorized access to the system
2023-08-04 20:08:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that there was unauthorized access to the e-mail system, and that e-mails received by staff may have been leaked from June last year to May this year. So far, it has not been confirmed that highly confidential information has been leaked or misused.
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Health condition of elderly people living alone Confirmed increase in number of visits due to intense heat Fukui
2023-08-04 20:00:00
As the extremely hot days continue, care managers at facilities for the elderly in Fukui City are increasing the number of times they visit the homes of elderly people who are in charge of living alone to check their health conditions.
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Johnny's damage problem "Hundreds of people were involved" United Nations working group
2023-08-04 19:57:00
An expert from the United Nations Human Rights Council, who is visiting Japan to investigate issues related to business and human rights in Japan, held a press conference to discuss the issue of sexual assault by the former president of Johnny & Associates. It uncovers deeply disturbing allegations that people become involved in sexual exploitation and abuse."
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Typhoon No. 6 Evacuation orders for 315,681 people in 158,853 households throughout Naha City
2023-08-04 19:52:00
Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 6, Naha City issued evacuation orders to 315,681 people in 158,853 households throughout the city at 7:00 pm on the 4th. Alert level 4 calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.
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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Typhoon No. 6 future outlook (19:00 on the 4th)
2023-08-04 19:50:00
A large and strong typhoon No. 6 is moving east while engulfing Kumejima in Okinawa Prefecture, and is expected to approach the main island of Okinawa and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th. The typhoon is slow-moving and its effects may be long-lasting, so please stay vigilant against strong winds, high waves, and storm surges, and stay safe overnight. A commentary by Monnon Haruyama, a weather forecaster, on the outlook and warning points for Typhoon No. 6. Broadcast video is 1 minute 32 seconds on "NHK News 7" on August 4 *Cannot be seen in data broadcasting
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Koto Ward Mayor Apologizes During Election Period Paid Ad Calls for Vote on Posting Sites
2023-08-04 19:46:00
Yayoi Kimura, mayor of Koto Ward, Tokyo, revealed that during the mayoral election in April this year, he had posted a paid advertisement calling for himself to vote for himself on a video posting site, and violated the Public Offices Election Law. I apologize for the possibility.
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Typhoon No. 6 "Okinawa will be in the stormy area again from tonight" Japan Meteorological Agency calls attention
2023-08-04 19:45:00
On the afternoon of the 4th, Director Toru Ikeda of the Japan Meteorological Agency's Weather Consultation Center explained the future outlook and points to be aware of regarding the large and strong Typhoon No.
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Arrested 4 people including executioners who stole more than 1 million yen in gas inspection dress Tokyo Toshima Ward
2023-08-04 19:43:00
In March this year, men broke into an apartment in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, disguised as a gas inspection, and stole more than 1 million yen in cash. Arrested.
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Dangerous heat continues Strict vigilance against heatstroke Risk of heavy rain tomorrow
2023-08-04 19:38:00
It was sunny on the 4th and the temperature rose, and it became dangerous heat in various places, such as exceeding 39 degrees in the Kanto region. Please continue to be vigilant against heat stroke. On the other hand, due to the influence of the front, heavy rain will fall intermittently mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido.
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A large amount of water spewed out from the water pipe bridge, lasting for about 12 hours, and the spout subsided. Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
2023-08-04 19:36:00
In the early morning of the 4th, a large amount of water spouted from the water pipe bridge in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the eruption continued for about 12 hours. After that, the water has subsided in the restoration work, and the city will investigate the cause in detail in the future.
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Financial Services Agency Commissioner “Take strict action if necessary” in response to non-life insurance companies
2023-08-04 19:35:00
Teruhisa Kurita, Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency, responded to an interview with NHK about the response of non-life insurance companies to the fraudulent claims made by big motors. I will deal with it above, ”he said, and indicated his intention to deal strictly as necessary.
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Tokyo metropolitan government begins investigating whether street trees in front of Big Motor store contain herbicides
2023-08-04 19:28:00
Regarding the street trees in front of the used car sales company "Big Motor", the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has started a survey to check whether the soil contains herbicides.
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LDP lawmaker Mari Akimoto's office searched Suspected bribery Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office Special Investigation Department
2023-08-04 19:19:00
Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives Maritoshi Akimoto is suspected of having received a large amount of funding from a wind power generation company in Tokyo. The district public prosecutor's office has launched a compulsory investigation, searching Akimoto's office and other locations on suspicion of bribery. Based on Akimoto's questions in the Diet, the Special Investigation Unit is believed to be investigating the possibility that the funding could amount to bribery related to his duties as a Diet member.
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Three people arrested on suspicion of selling cannabis at Asahi University searched for buyers using multiple SNS
2023-08-04 19:15:00
Three members of the Asahi University rugby club in Mizuho City, Gifu Prefecture were arrested for selling cannabis to a 19-year-old office worker. Interviews with investigative officials revealed that they were apparently looking for Police are investigating whether the three may have sold cannabis to others.
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Typhoon No. 6 to reapproach Okinawa/Amami region Strict vigilance against storms, high waves, and high tides
2023-08-04 19:14:00
A large and strong typhoon No. 6 is moving east while engulfing Kumejima in Okinawa Prefecture, and is expected to approach the main island of Okinawa and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th. The typhoon moves slowly and its effects may last for a long time, so please be on the lookout for strong winds, high waves, and high tides, and spend the night of the 4th in a safe place.
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Typhoon No. 6 "Okinawa will be in the stormy area again from tonight" Japan Meteorological Agency calls attention
2023-08-04 19:06:00
On the afternoon of the 4th, Director Toru Ikeda of the Japan Meteorological Agency's Weather Consultation Center explained the future outlook and points to be aware of regarding the large and strong Typhoon No.
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GPIF Public Pension Reserve Investment Record Quarterly Surplus of Approximately 19 Trillion Yen
2023-08-04 18:56:00
GPIF = Government Pension Investment Fund's investment performance from April to June this year was a surplus of approximately 19 trillion yen against the background of rising stock prices, and it was the highest quarterly profit ever.
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Injured police officer stabbed by Osaka man Did you get stabbed when you got into a fight?
2023-08-04 18:56:00
On the night of the 3rd, on the street in Hirano Ward, Osaka, a police officer who tried to question a man was stabbed by something like a driver and was injured, and the police officer was stabbed when he got into a scuffle with a man who ran away. I understand that it is seen. Police are searching for him on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Two workers using radiation at a factory to inspect pipes exposed to radiation Mihara, Hiroshima
2023-08-04 18:54:00
In June this year, it was found that two workers who were inspecting piping using radiation at a factory in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture were exposed to a maximum of about 40 millisieverts. According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority and the company, there is no abnormality in the health condition of the workers, and there is no impact on the surroundings.
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82-year-old man found under Toyama Kurobe cliff died of heat stroke
2023-08-04 18:52:00
Police investigated an 82-year-old man who was found dead under a cliff in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture on the 1st of this month, and found that the cause of death was heat stroke.
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Naha Heiwa-dori shopping street Damaged at several places on the roof of the arcade street due to the typhoon
2023-08-04 18:51:00
In Naha City's Heiwa Dori shopping arcade, which is visited by many locals and tourists, the typhoon damaged the roof of the arcade in several places.
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LDP lawmaker Mari Akimoto's office searched Suspected bribery Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office Special Investigation Department
2023-08-04 18:44:00
Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives Maritoshi Akimoto is suspected of having received a large amount of funding from a wind power generation company in Tokyo. The district public prosecutor's office has launched a compulsory investigation, searching Akimoto's office and other locations on suspicion of bribery. Based on Akimoto's questions in the Diet, the Special Investigation Unit is believed to be investigating the possibility that the funding could amount to bribery related to his duties as a Diet member.
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Yokohama's Certified Children's Center Unauthorized receipt of city benefits of approximately 54 million yen
2023-08-04 18:39:00
It turned out that a certified nursery school in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture had incorrectly received about 54 million yen in city benefits, such as inflating the number of staff working. The city wants a full refund.
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Electricity supply and demand within the TEPCO service area for a week from the 5th Outlook for securing a stable supply
2023-08-04 18:28:00
Even in the worst of times, the reserve margin is expected to be 9.7%, which is expected to ensure the level necessary for stable supply.
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Financial Services Agency orders additional reporting to four major non-life insurance companies Price adjustment for companies
2023-08-04 18:26:00
Four major non-life insurance companies are being asked to report to the Financial Services Agency on suspicion of pre-adjustment of fire insurance premiums for major private railway companies. It turned out that there were multiple cases, and on the 4th, the Financial Services Agency issued an additional order requesting detailed reports from the four companies.
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Parts of Saitama water pipe are damaged, a large amount of water spouts from the manhole
2023-08-04 18:25:00
On the afternoon of the 4th, in Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture, a part of a water pipe was damaged and a large amount of water spouted out from a manhole, and the city is working on restoration work.
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Okinawa Governor Tamaki decides to apply the Disaster Relief Act to 9 municipalities due to damage from Typhoon No. 6
2023-08-04 17:55:00
Governor Tamaki of Okinawa Prefecture announced on the afternoon of the 4th that he decided to apply the Disaster Relief Law to nine local governments, saying that Typhoon No. As a result, the national and prefectural governments will bear the costs of setting up and restoring evacuation shelters.
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Typhoon No. 6 to reapproach Okinawa/Amami region Strict vigilance against storms, high waves, and high tides
2023-08-04 17:40:00
A large and strong typhoon No. 6 is moving east at a slow speed over the sea west of Kume Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and very strong winds are blowing in the main island of Okinawa. The typhoon is expected to approach the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th, so please be very careful of storms, high waves, and storm surges.
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Dangerous heat continues Strict vigilance against heat stroke Risk of heavy rain over 6 days
2023-08-04 17:39:00
It was sunny on the 4th and the temperature rose, and it became dangerous heat in various places, such as exceeding 39 degrees in the Kanto region. Please continue to be vigilant against heat stroke. On the other hand, due to the influence of the front, heavy rain will fall intermittently mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido, and there is a risk of heavy rain over the 6th, and caution is required against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers.
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Wind gust damage at Fukushima Koriyama driving school Meteorological observatory field survey
2023-08-04 17:23:00
On the 3rd, a gust of wind occurred at a driving school in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, and one car was blown away by about 15 meters.
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Haneda Airport Calls for Special Fraud Prevention in Time for Homecoming Season
2023-08-04 17:15:00
During the summer vacation homecoming season, a campaign was held at Haneda Airport calling on the elderly not to fall victim to special frauds.
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Unauthorized access to the government's mail system, part of the data leaked?
2023-08-04 17:13:00
The Cabinet Cyber Security Center announced that traces of unauthorized access were found in the e-mail system, and that some data, including personal information such as e-mail addresses, may have been leaked to the outside.
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Kagoshima Prefecture China Evacuation orders for 5629 people in 3010 households throughout the town
2023-08-04 17:09:00
China Town on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an "evacuation order" to 5,629 people in 3,010 households throughout the town at 4:00 pm, as Typhoon No. 6 was approaching. We are calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places with information corresponding to alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels.
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Injured police officer stabbed by Osaka man Did he get stabbed in a scuffle?
2023-08-04 17:09:00
On the night of the 3rd, on the street in Hirano Ward, Osaka, a police officer who tried to question a man was stabbed by something like a driver and was injured, and the police officer was stabbed when he got into a scuffle with a man who ran away. I understand that it is seen. Police are searching for him on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Kagoshima Setouchi-cho Evacuation information for the elderly, etc. for 8,317 people in 5,144 households throughout the town
2023-08-04 17:08:00
At 4:00 pm, Setouchi Town in Kagoshima Prefecture issued information on ``evacuation of the elderly, etc.'' to 8,317 people in 5,144 households throughout the town, as Typhoon No. 6 was approaching. Alert level 3 information calls for elderly people and people with disabilities to start evacuating.
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Okinawa Tomigusuku Evacuation instruction for 65,828 people in 28,228 households throughout the city
2023-08-04 17:05:00
Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture issued an evacuation order for 28,228 households and 65,828 people throughout the city at 4:00 pm in response to the announcement of a storm warning. The information corresponds to level 4 of the 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.
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Kanagawa Manazuru-cho Mayor's recall referendum to be held on September 24
2023-08-04 16:56:00
The mayor of Manazuru, Kanagawa Prefecture illegally copied the electoral list and used it for elections. rice field.
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Typhoon No. 6 [Damage] Okinawa Prefecture, 2 dead, 64 injured, power outages at about 40,000 homes
2023-08-04 16:40:00
Typhoon No. 6 is a large and very strong typhoon, and damage and impact are spreading in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures.
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"Gundam" and local products are used as manhole covers for regional revitalization Shiga
2023-08-04 16:37:00
A manhole cover depicting the popular anime "Mobile Suit Gundam" and Otsu's specialties and summer traditions was donated to Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and was installed in a park near Lake Biwa on the 3rd. The donation of manhole covers has been carried out nationwide as a regional revitalization project by the "Bandai Namco Group", and this is the first time in Kansai.
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Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Mari Akimoto's office search Suspicion of receiving large amount of funds Tokyo district prosecutor's office
2023-08-04 16:26:00
Mari Akimoto, parliamentary vice-minister for foreign affairs and LDP member of the House of Representatives, is suspected of receiving a large amount of funding from a wind power generation company in Tokyo. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office, on suspicion of bribery, searched Akimoto's office in the House of Representatives First Members' Office Building in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and launched a compulsory investigation. The total amount of funds provided is expected to reach tens of millions of yen, and the Special Investigation Department is expected to clarify the actual situation regarding the unclear flow of funds.
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Kobe 6-year-old boy murdered 4 people including uncle and mother Prosecutors begin ``appraisal detention''
2023-08-04 16:18:00
In Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, four people, including an uncle and a mother, were arrested for assaulting and killing a 6-year-old boy. rice field. Based on the results, it will be decided whether to prosecute.
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Minister of Justice to allow special permission to stay for children of foreigners without status of residence
2023-08-04 16:08:00
At a press conference, Minister of Justice Saito said that children born and raised in Japan who do not have a status of residence will be granted special permission to stay if they meet certain conditions, such as their parents having no serious criminal record in Japan. showed the idea of recognizing
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JR Chuo Line rapid service restarted
2023-08-04 15:50:00
The JR Chuo Line rapid train had suspended operation on the inbound and outbound lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station due to the accident that caused an injury at Kichijoji Station, but it resumed operation around 3:24 pm.
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Okinawa Supermarket is in short supply due to typhoon, but crowded with customers preparing for re-approach
2023-08-04 15:38:00
Due to Typhoon No. 6, supermarkets in various parts of Okinawa have been running out of goods, but in preparation for the reappearance of the typhoon, many customers are rushing to shop.
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[Latest] Typhoon No. 6 to approach Okinawa again Strict vigilance against storms and high waves
2023-08-04 15:37:00
A large and strong typhoon No. 6 is moving east at a slow speed over the sea west of Kume Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and very strong winds are blowing in the main island of Okinawa. The typhoon is expected to approach the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th, so please be very careful of storms, high waves, and storm surges.
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A street tree on a prefectural road suddenly collapses A passerby woman is slightly injured Tottori
2023-08-04 15:36:00
On the 3rd, a 21-meter-tall tree planted along a prefectural road in Tottori City suddenly fell, injuring a woman who was passing by. The prefecture is moving forward with the removal of fallen trees and conducting emergency inspections of roadside trees in Tottori City and elsewhere.
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Typhoon No. 6 "Severe warning against storms, high waves, and storm surges" Calls attention to the Japan Meteorological Agency
2023-08-04 15:13:00
A large and strong typhoon No. 6 is moving east at a slow speed over the sea west of Kume Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and very strong winds are blowing in the main island of Okinawa. The typhoon is expected to approach the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against strong winds, high waves, and storm surges.
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[Commentary] Typhoon No. 6 changes its course
2023-08-04 15:11:00
A large and strong typhoon No. 6 is moving east at a slow speed over the sea west of Kume Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and very strong winds are blowing in the main island of Okinawa. The typhoon is expected to approach the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th, so please be very careful of storms, high waves, and storm surges. This is a commentary by Naoshi Kobayashi's desk in the social affairs department about the future prospects and precautions of Typhoon No. 6, which changes its course. Broadcast video is 5 minutes and 10 seconds on the news at 2:30 pm on August 4 * Data broadcasting cannot be seen
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Local trains on the JR Chuo and Sobu lines resume operation Chuo line rapid services continue to be suspended
2023-08-04 15:07:00
Local trains on the JR Chuo and Sobu lines were suspended on the inbound and outbound lines between Mitaka and Chiba stations due to the accident at Kichijoji station, but resumed operation around 2:40 pm. The rapid train on the Chuo Line will continue to suspend operation on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station, and is expected to resume operation around 3:30 pm.
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Preventing crowds of users at JR Kita-Senju Station in Tokyo Training for those unable to return home
2023-08-04 14:55:00
A drill was held at JR Kita-Senju Station in Adachi-ku, Tokyo to guide users and prevent crowds, in order to solve the problem of commuters stranded in the event of an earthquake directly hitting the Tokyo metropolitan area.
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Day after day of intense heat Burn measures at public pools in Tokyo
2023-08-04 14:52:00
Due to the heat wave that has continued for several days, public swimming pools in Tokyo are taking measures to prevent burns on the asphalt near the pools, where the temperature tends to rise.
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JR Chuo/Sobu Line Operation Suspension Mitaka - Chiba Up/Down Line
2023-08-04 14:49:00
According to JR East, due to a fatal accident that occurred at Kichijoji Station, the JR Chuo / Sobu Line, the up and down lines between Mitaka Station and Chiba Station, which stop at each station, will be suspended from around 2:20 pm. In addition, due to this effect, the operation of the Chuo Line rapid train between Tokyo Station and Takao Station has also been suspended. It is expected to resume operation around 3:20 p.m.
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Tokyo Customs accuses clothing store managers of smuggling counterfeit brand items
2023-08-04 14:48:00
Tokyo Customs has accused the managers of clothing stores of violating the Customs Act with the prosecution for trying to smuggle fake popular brand clothes.
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Shimane Okinoshima Town Crane collapses, 3 injured, all conscious
2023-08-04 13:33:00
On the morning of the 4th, in Okinoshima Town, Shimane Prefecture, a crane truck that was working there collapsed, injuring three men. Both are conscious, and the police are investigating the detailed situation.
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A large amount of water spouts from the water pipe bridge, lasting more than 9 hours Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
2023-08-04 13:29:00
In the early morning of the 4th, a large amount of water spouted out from the water pipe bridge in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the eruption continued for more than nine hours. The city believes that the parts attached to the water pipe are broken, and will proceed with restoration work.
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Typhoon No. 6 [Damage] Okinawa Prefecture, 2 dead, 64 injured, power outages at about 50,000 homes
2023-08-04 13:20:00
Typhoon No. 6 is a large and very strong typhoon, and damage and impact are spreading in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures.
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Okinawa Ginowan Water outage in some areas from the 3rd Restoration work continues
2023-08-04 13:13:00
In Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, due to the effects of Typhoon No. 6, water supply has been cut off in some areas since the morning of the 3rd, and restoration work continues.
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Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Mari Akimoto's office search Suspicion of receiving large amount of funds Tokyo district prosecutor's office
2023-08-04 13:11:00
Mari Akimoto, parliamentary vice-minister for foreign affairs and LDP member of the House of Representatives, is suspected of receiving a large amount of funding from a wind power generation company in Tokyo. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office, on suspicion of bribery, searched Akimoto's office in the House of Representatives First Members' Office Building in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and launched a compulsory investigation. The total amount of funds provided is expected to reach tens of millions of yen, and the Special Investigation Department is expected to clarify the actual situation regarding the unclear flow of funds.
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Dangerous heat continues Strict vigilance against heatstroke Hokkaido may have heavy rain
2023-08-04 12:59:00
It has been sunny for four days and the temperature has risen, and it has become a ferocious heat in various places, such as exceeding 37 degrees in Hokuriku. Please continue to be vigilant against heat stroke. On the other hand, due to the influence of the front, heavy rain will fall intermittently mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido, and there is a risk of heavy rain over the 6th, and caution is required against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers.
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Big Motor Saitama Detecting herbicide components in a soil test in front of the store
2023-08-04 12:46:00
Due to the problem of dead trees in front of the used car sales company "Big Motor" in various places, when the Saitama Prefecture inspected the soil in front of the store in Tokorozawa City, it was found that the component of the herbicide was detected. rice field. Saitama Prefecture plans to submit a damage report to the police.
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[Latest] Typhoon No. 6 to approach Okinawa again Strict vigilance against storms and high waves
2023-08-04 12:29:00
A large and strong Typhoon No. 6 is mostly stationary over the sea north of Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, with very strong winds blowing in the main island of Okinawa. The typhoon is expected to move eastward and approach the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th, so please be on the lookout for strong winds, high waves, and storm surges.
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Nihon University Suspicion of possession of illegal drugs Drugs from locked personal lockers
2023-08-04 12:19:00
In an incident in which a member of the American football club at Nihon University was suspected of possessing illegal drugs, it was found through interviews with investigators that the drug was found in a locked locker used by the member. I was.
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Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Mari Akimoto's office search Suspicion of receiving large amount of funds Tokyo district prosecutor's office
2023-08-04 11:52:00
Regarding offshore wind power generation, which the government is aiming to expand in order to realize decarbonization, it is suspected that parliamentary vice-minister for foreign affairs and Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives Maritoshi Akimoto received a large amount of funding from a wind power generation company in Tokyo. On suspicion of bribery, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office searched the office of Representative Akimoto in the House of Representatives First Members' Office Building in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and launched a compulsory investigation. The total amount of funds provided is expected to reach tens of millions of yen, and the Special Investigation Department is expected to clarify the actual situation regarding the unclear flow of funds.
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Shimane Okinoshima Town Crane collapses, injuring 3 people A man in his 70s is unconscious
2023-08-04 11:08:00
According to the police, before 9:30 am on the 4th, there was an accident in which a working crane collapsed in the northern part of Okinoshima Town, Shimane Prefecture, and three men were injured and transported to the hospital. According to police, one of the three injured, a man in his 70s, is unconscious. Other men in their 50s and 30s are conscious, so the police are investigating the details.
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Typhoon No. 6 [Damage] Okinawa Prefecture 2 dead, 64 injured, power outages at more than 50,000 homes
2023-08-04 10:51:00
Typhoon No. 6 is a large and very strong typhoon, and damage and impact are spreading in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures.
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[Latest] Typhoon No. 6 to approach Okinawa again Strict vigilance against storms and high waves
2023-08-04 10:39:00
The large and strong Typhoon No. 6 is mostly stationary over the waters north of Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, with strong winds blowing in the main island of Okinawa. The typhoon is expected to change its course to the east and approach the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture again from the 5th to the 6th, so please be very careful of storms, high waves, and storm surges.
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A truck collides with a bus on the Fukuoka Higashi Kyushu Expressway Transporting 16 high school students
2023-08-04 10:29:00
On the morning of the 4th, a bus carrying high school baseball club students was rear-ended by a large truck on the Higashi Kyushu Expressway in Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and 16 students and others were transported to the hospital. Police said both were conscious and had no life-threatening injuries.
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[Latest] Typhoon No. 6 to approach Okinawa again Strict vigilance against storms and high waves
2023-08-04 09:20:00
The large and strong Typhoon No. 6 is mostly stationary over the sea north of Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and winds are picking up in areas such as the main island of Okinawa. The typhoon will change its course to the east and will approach the Okinawa region again from now on, and there is a risk of violent winds blowing.
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Typhoon No. 6 [Damage] Okinawa Prefecture 2 dead, 64 injured, power outages at more than 50,000 homes
2023-08-04 08:20:00
Typhoon No. 6 is a large and very strong typhoon, and damage and impact are spreading in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures.
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A truck collides with a bus on the Fukuoka Higashi Kyushu Expressway Transporting 16 high school students
2023-08-04 08:18:00
According to the police, there was an accident in which a truck collided with a bus on the Higashi Kyushu Expressway in Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture before 7 am. According to the fire department, 16 high school students were transported to the bus.
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Nihon University About two weeks after discovering a plant piece that seems to be cannabis, did not contact the police
2023-08-04 07:49:00
In an incident in which a member of the American football club at Nihon University was suspected of possessing illegal drugs, an investigation was made that the university staff did not contact the police for about two weeks after finding a plant fragment that was believed to be cannabis. I learned this through interviews with people involved.
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Typhoon No. 6 approaches the Okinawa region again Strict vigilance against storms, high waves and high tide
2023-08-04 07:27:00
The large and strong Typhoon No. 6 is mostly stationary over the sea north of Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and winds are picking up in areas such as the main island of Okinawa. The typhoon will change its course to the east and will approach the Okinawa region again from now on, and there is a risk of violent winds blowing.
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Dangerous heat continues Strict vigilance against heatstroke Hokkaido may have heavy rain
2023-08-04 07:02:00
It will be sunny over a wide area for three days, and the temperature will rise, and dangerous heat is expected in western and eastern Japan. On the other hand, due to the influence of the front, intermittent torrential rain will fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido. Flooding of land, flooding of rivers, and flooding require vigilance.
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Liberal Democrat Mari Akimoto Suspicion of providing a large amount of funds to the House of Representatives side Offshore wind power tour
2023-08-04 06:35:00
Tokyo's wind power generation company is suspected of providing a large amount of funds to Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs and Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives Maritoshi Akimoto in relation to offshore wind power generation, which the government is aiming to expand in order to achieve decarbonization. According to an interview with a person concerned, the special investigation department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office voluntarily asked the president of a wind power generation company about the situation. The Special Investigation Department is expected to clarify the actual situation regarding the unclear flow of funds.
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Typhoon No. 6 approaches the Okinawa region again Strict vigilance against storms, high waves and high tide
2023-08-04 06:19:00
The large and strong Typhoon No. 6 is mostly stationary over the sea north of Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and winds are picking up in areas such as the main island of Okinawa. The typhoon is expected to change course to the east and approach the Okinawa region again from now on, so please be extremely vigilant against storms, high waves, and storm surges.
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Illegal overtime work Confirmed at more than 14,000 locations nationwide last year Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2023-08-04 05:39:00
An on-site survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of businesses suspected of working long hours revealed that illegal overtime work was actually confirmed at more than 14,000 locations nationwide last fiscal year.
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Typhoon No. 6 is almost stagnant Expected to approach the Okinawa region again on the 4th Severe caution
2023-08-04 04:26:00
A large and strong Typhoon No. 6 is mostly stationary over the sea north of Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and strong winds are blowing in areas such as the main island of Okinawa. So far, it has been moving westward, but it is expected to approach the Okinawa region again on the 4th as it will change its course to the east, so please be on the lookout for high waves and storm surges.
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Typhoon No. 6 [Damage] Okinawa Prefecture, 2 dead, 64 injured, power outages at more than 80,000 homes
2023-08-04 00:49:00
Typhoon No. 6 is a large and very strong typhoon, and damage and impact are spreading in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures.
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Osaka police officer is stabbed by a man who tried to question his duties The man escaped
2023-08-04 00:35:00
On the night of the 3rd, when a police officer tried to question a man on the street in Hirano Ward, Osaka, he was injured by being stabbed in the ear with something like a driver. The man fled the scene and police are searching for him on suspicion of attempted murder.
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