2023-12-22 23:21:00
On the afternoon of the 22nd, a trailer collided with two trucks that were working on a road in Chitose City, Hokkaido, and seven workers nearby were involved, resulting in two deaths and five others being seriously injured. Police are investigating the details of the accident.
2023-12-22 23:04:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, the snow became heavier mainly on the Sea of Japan side, with snowfall reaching 70 centimeters in 24-hour periods, and snowfall rapidly increased in Ishikawa Prefecture late on the night of the 22nd. ``Information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced. Heavy snow is expected to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side into the 23rd, so please continue to be careful about the impact on traffic.
2023-12-22 22:33:00
At 10:11 p.m. on the 22nd, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' for Ishikawa Prefecture. In the six hours ending at 10 p.m., Kanazawa City recorded a significant snowfall of 21 centimeters. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that there is an increasing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions due to heavy snowfall over a short period of time, and is calling for caution against heavy snowfall.
2023-12-22 22:20:00
An 83-year-old woman living in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, received a false phone call saying, ``I need to confirm whether the money in my account was obtained through crime,'' and was defrauded of more than 88 million yen, police said. warns people to be careful if they talk about money over the phone, as it may be a scam.
2023-12-22 22:15:00
The government has decided to transform the Science Council of Japan into an organization that is independent from the state and has legal status. As there is opposition to independence on the council side, we will carefully proceed with the consideration of legislation to make it more concrete.
2023-12-22 22:06:00
The labor union of Jetstar Japan, a low-cost carrier (low-cost carrier), has been holding a strike since the 22nd due to unpaid overtime wages for some employees, including pilots. . The period is until the 7th of next month, and the company says it will try to ensure that flight operations are not affected.
2023-12-22 22:01:00
Early on the morning of the 22nd, a 25-year-old restaurant employee was found unconscious in a car parked in a parking lot in Yokohama, and died shortly after. Police arrested the 28-year-old manager of the store where the man worked for allegedly punching him in the face and causing injuries, and are investigating the details of what happened.
2023-12-22 21:56:00
While sustainable wage increases will be the focus of next year's spring labor union, Daiwa Securities Group Inc. has announced that it is considering raising wages by more than 7% next fiscal year.
2023-12-22 21:34:00
A year ago, it was discovered that a new crew member on a patrol boat belonging to the Miyakojima Coast Guard Department in Okinawa Prefecture attempted suicide and later died. The 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters took disciplinary action against the two men, including suspension, citing power harassment by their superiors at the time as one of the causes.
2023-12-22 21:25:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall has increased rapidly, and just before noon, ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced.
2023-12-22 21:24:00
Japan's average temperature this year is expected to be much higher than the record high of 2020, making it the highest since statistics began, according to a summary from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
2023-12-22 21:15:00
The government has issued operational guidelines for the ``Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment,'' which include the ability to export ``licensed production'' defense equipment that imports technology from foreign companies and manufactures it domestically to the licensing country. has been revised. In response to this, we have decided to export the ground-based interceptor missile ``PAC3'' to the United States, which is the licensee.
2023-12-22 21:07:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and a winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, snow has become heavier mainly on the Sea of Japan side, with snowfall reaching 70 centimeters in 24-hour periods. Information regarding heavy snow has been announced. Heavy snow is expected to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side into the 23rd, so please continue to be careful about the impact on traffic.
2023-12-22 20:52:00
In September of this year, maintenance work on some of Japan Airlines' domestic flights continued without confirmation by the person in charge as required by Civil Aviation Law, and related records were subsequently deleted from the company's internal system. I understand that. Although there was no impact on flight operations, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued a business improvement recommendation to the Japan Airlines group company that carried out the maintenance.
2023-12-22 20:39:00
Last year, the parents of an accident in which a 2-month-old baby died at a midwifery clinic contracted by the city of Yokohama for postnatal care, blamed the city's lack of specific safety standards for the accident. We will soon be filing a lawsuit seeking compensation for damages.
2023-12-22 20:33:00
Two male Self-Defense Force personnel in their 20s who belong to the Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka Training Corps in Kanagawa Prefecture were punished with disciplinary dismissal for performing an obscene act on a fellow Maritime Self-Defense Force employee at a karaoke shop and filming the act with a smartphone. Ta.
2023-12-22 20:25:00
In order to strengthen measures against the declining birthrate, the government has decided on the ``Children's Future Strategy,'' which includes measures such as expanding child allowances and making university tuition fees virtually free for households with multiple children. The government plans to secure the stable financial resources necessary for countermeasures through spending reforms and a ``support system'' collected from the public and businesses.
2023-12-22 20:24:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall has increased rapidly, and just before noon, ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced.
2023-12-22 20:12:00
Japan's average temperature this year is expected to be much higher than the record high of 2020, making it the highest since statistics began, according to a summary from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
2023-12-22 20:06:00
A total of 77 children and teachers at an elementary school in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, complained of symptoms such as vomiting and abdominal pain, and norovirus was detected in some of them, prompting public health centers to warn of an outbreak of infectious gastroenteritis. I am.
2023-12-22 19:56:00
Suddenly having to part with a memento or a souvenir you just bought... such ``tragedies'' occur every day at airport security checkpoints. There are some items that cannot be carried on board even if they are not dangerous. The year-end and New Year holidays bring more opportunities to fly on planes to go home or travel. We have summarized the main points you need to be aware of. (Reporter Hiroyuki Takahashi, Osaka Broadcasting Station Kansai Airport Bureau)
2023-12-22 19:50:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, the snow became heavier mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and the amount of snowfall in 24 hours reached 70 centimeters in many places, and the amount of snow in Ishikawa Prefecture increased rapidly. "Information regarding significant heavy snowfall" has been announced. Heavy snow is expected to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side into the 23rd, so please continue to be careful about the impact on traffic.
2023-12-22 19:39:00
The Tokyo High Court ruled in the second instance of a case in which people who evacuated to Chiba Prefecture due to the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant sought compensation from the government and TEPCO for mental suffering. Following the trial, TEPCO was ordered to pay compensation, but the government was not held responsible.
2023-12-22 19:39:00
Hokkaido University and Tokyo University of the Arts are participating in a new project being promoted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to support regional core universities and universities with strengths in specific research fields to raise the level of Japan's research capabilities. 12 universities were selected.
2023-12-22 19:35:00
Ahead of the year-end and New Year holidays, the Metropolitan Police Department has been conducting special vigilance in downtown areas to prevent street crime, which is expected to increase.On the 22nd, the day of the general vigilance, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Hiroshi Kojima toured Shinjuku Kabukicho. .
2023-12-22 19:33:00
Representatives of the corporation that operates the facility have been arrested in connection with an accident last year in which a male student went missing at a facility in Osaka that provides after-school day care services for children with disabilities and later died in a river. In an interview with the police, it was learned that this student had gone missing four years earlier, and had been rescued while trying to jump into the river where the incident occurred. Police are investigating the details of the incident, as the facility did not report the incident to parents or the local government.
2023-12-22 19:14:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall has increased rapidly, and just before noon, ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced.
2023-12-22 19:12:00
The Ministry of Defense has imposed disciplinary action against an assistant army general in his 50s, demoting him by two ranks, on the grounds that he repeatedly used abusive language to harass his subordinates, contributing to five of them suffering from mental illness.
2023-12-22 18:58:00
Shortly after noon on the 22nd, a trailer collided with two trucks that were working on a road in Chitose City, Hokkaido, and seven workers nearby were involved. Of these, two were unconscious and in serious condition, and five others suffered serious and minor injuries, and police are investigating the details of the accident.
2023-12-22 18:52:00
Three years ago, three small and medium-sized business owners were arrested and indicted for illegally exporting machinery that could be used for military purposes without obtaining state permission, and the charges were canceled after being detained for nearly a year. ``A case of misdemeanor.'' NHK obtained an internal police memo that records discussions between the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Department and officials from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, which determines whether a product is subject to export controls. In the memo, a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry official said, ``If you want to enter GASA, I would like to express it in a manner sufficient for a judge to issue a warrant.'' ``If possible, I would like to use the information obtained at GASA to file charges in other cases.'' I would appreciate it if you could do so,'' he said, expressing concern that the company's machinery is not subject to regulation, but making statements that seemed to condone a raid.
2023-12-22 18:41:00
From the night of the 21st to the 22nd, earthquakes with epicenters off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture occurred one after another, and tremors with a seismic intensity of 2 were observed four times in Chiba Prefecture.
2023-12-22 18:34:00
A year ago, a first-year female student at a municipal junior high school in Sapporo committed suicide, and after the city's investigation committee found that the school's response to bullying was inappropriate, the bereaved family's lawyer had a press conference. The bereaved family's notes were made public, and they made a strong appeal to prevent this from happening again, saying, ``I hope that no other family will have to live with regrets for the rest of their lives like we did.''
2023-12-22 18:32:00
It has been revealed that a woman in her 60s in Fukuoka City was defrauded of more than 210 million yen in the name of investment by believing a lie told by a person she met on social media. This is the most costly special fraud case ever reported to the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters, and the police are currently investigating.
2023-12-22 18:11:00
The number of public school teachers who took leave of absence last year due to mental illness such as depression increased by more than 10% to 6,539, exceeding 6,000 for the first time and the highest number ever. The rate of increase among people in their 20s is high, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology says, ``The workplace environment is extremely serious, and the challenge is how to support young people amidst a shortage of teachers.'' In light of this current situation, some prefectures have begun initiatives to reduce the burden of homeroom teaching duties for newly graduated teachers.
2023-12-22 18:06:00
Daihatsu Motor Corporation has announced that it has suspended operations at its factory in Fukuoka Prefecture that produces engines and other products from the 22nd due to the issue of fraudulent acquisition of national certification. Starting next week, all automobile factories in Japan will cease operations, and the impact is expected to expand.
2023-12-22 18:00:00
The Tokyo High Court ruled in the second instance of a case in which people who evacuated to Chiba Prefecture due to the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant sought compensation from the government and TEPCO for mental suffering. Following the trial, TEPCO was ordered to pay compensation, but the government was not held responsible.
2023-12-22 17:54:00
As the birthrate declines and the population ages, a national research institute has compiled an estimate that by 2050, the population of all prefectures except Tokyo will be lower than it is today, and that 20% of these will have a decline of more than 30%. This highlights once again that there are regional differences in the pace of population decline. (Detailed data for each prefecture is included in the second half of the article)
2023-12-22 17:52:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall has increased rapidly, and just before noon, ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced.
2023-12-22 17:50:00
Masaaki Osaka, an activist of the extremist group Chuukaku-ha, was accused of killing a police officer dispatched by the Niigata Prefectural Police during the 1971 Shibuya Riot in Tokyo. The court sentenced him to 20 years in prison for ``calling for the annihilation of the riot police and continuing to inflict violent assaults.''
2023-12-22 17:46:00
The Tokyo Bay Ferry, which connects Kanaya Port in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, and Kurihama in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has decided to cancel operations on the 22nd, starting with the flight departing from Kurihama at 6:15 p.m. due to strong winds. .
2023-12-22 17:34:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide was 29.94 per medical institution in the week ending December 17, a decrease from the previous week. Experts say that this season is characterized by two type A viruses circulating at the same time, saying, ``Even if you have contracted the virus once, don't be restless, and please continue to take basic infection control measures such as washing your hands and ventilating your area.'' is.
2023-12-22 17:33:00
The government has decided to transform the Science Council of Japan into an organization independent from the state with corporate status. As there is opposition to independence on the council side, we will carefully proceed with the consideration of legislation to make it more concrete.
2023-12-22 17:32:00
At a municipal nursery school in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, behavior that hurt the feelings of children was confirmed, and when the city investigated, they found that the director, childcare supervisor, and others were verbally abusive towards the children, such as "What are you doing?" It has been revealed that the child was suspected of hitting the child on the inner thigh, and the city says it will take strict action.
2023-12-22 17:29:00
At a facility in Koto Ward that processes bulky waste in Tokyo's 23 wards, a fire that appears to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery caused a fire last month that caused the operation to stop, creating a state of emergency, and the waste processing association announced that it would be closed at the end of the year. During the spring cleaning, we are asking people to refrain from throwing away bulky garbage as much as possible.
2023-12-22 17:23:00
On the 22nd, the National Tax Agency announced that a male National Tax Agency executive in his 50s had repeatedly sexually harassed a female reporter at a news organization by making sexual comments and behavior at social gatherings, and the agency had given him a disciplinary action with a pay cut. Did.
2023-12-22 17:14:00
On the 22nd, Osaka Prefecture, where the company's head office is located, and Fukuoka Prefecture, where the factory is located, each announced business improvements based on the law due to the issue of Sawai Pharmaceutical, a major generic drug company, conducting tests using an illegal method that had not been approved by the government. I gave an order. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare also issued an order to change the general manufacturing and sales manager.
2023-12-22 17:10:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall has increased rapidly, and ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced in the morning and in the evening. Heavy snow is expected to fall on the Sea of Japan side into the 23rd, so please continue to be careful about the impact on traffic.
2023-12-22 16:57:00
As the birthrate declines and the population ages, a national research institute has compiled an estimate that by 2050, the population of all prefectures except Tokyo will be lower than it is today, and that 20% of these will have a decline of more than 30%. This highlights once again that there are regional differences in the pace of population decline.
2023-12-22 16:52:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall has increased rapidly, and just before noon, ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced.
2023-12-22 16:23:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare reported at a council meeting held on the 22nd regarding the review of the long-term care insurance system from next fiscal year, 2024, including the burden of long-term care insurance premiums paid by elderly people aged 65 and over.
2023-12-22 16:02:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall has increased rapidly, and just before noon, ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced. Car accidents have been occurring one after another in various places, such as a light vehicle colliding head-on with an express bus traveling in the opposite lane on a prefectural road in Niigata City.
2023-12-22 15:56:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced "information regarding significant heavy snowfall" to Ishikawa Prefecture at 3:42 p.m. on the 22nd. A significant snowfall of 25 centimeters was observed in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture during the six-hour period ending at 3 p.m. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that there is an increasing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions due to heavy snowfall over a short period of time, and is calling for caution against heavy snowfall.
2023-12-22 15:54:00
The Tokyo District Court sentenced Masaaki Osaka (74), an activist of the extremist group Chuukaku-ha, to 20 years in prison after being accused of killing a police officer during the 1971 Shibuya Riot. He handed down a sentence of 20 years.
2023-12-22 15:50:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare reported at a council meeting held on the 22nd regarding the review of the long-term care insurance system from next fiscal year, 2024, including the burden of long-term care insurance premiums paid by elderly people aged 65 and over.
2023-12-22 15:45:00
Last month, a 20-year-old male member of the Ministry of Defense's intelligence headquarters was dismissed from his post after he was found to have ingested cookies and other items containing ingredients similar to marijuana.
2023-12-22 15:16:00
Around 1:20 p.m. on the 22nd, there was an accident involving three vehicles, including a truck, in Chitose City, Hokkaido, and according to police, seven people were injured, two of whom were unconscious when they were transported. .
2023-12-22 15:05:00
A hospital in Yokohama city has inflated the number of nursing staff and fraudulently billed more than 180 million yen in medical fees, and the Kanto-Shinetsu Bureau of Health and Welfare will no longer designate the hospital as an insured medical institution in March next year. We have decided to cancel the order on the 1st. The hospital is scheduled to close at the end of March next year.
2023-12-22 14:31:00
The ruling party is urging the government to reach a conclusion by the end of February next year on whether to allow the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries, with the export of fighter jets being jointly developed with the United Kingdom and other countries in mind. Komeito representative Yamaguchi expressed the idea that there is a need to carefully discuss what the government is asking for, without being bound by deadlines.
2023-12-22 14:25:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall has increased rapidly, and just before noon, ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced. Car accidents have been occurring one after another in various places, such as a light vehicle colliding head-on with an express bus traveling in the opposite lane on a prefectural road in Niigata City.
2023-12-22 14:22:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 22nd, the government approved the appointment of Kazuhiko Otake, who previously served as representative director and senior managing director of The Norinchukin Bank, to replace Toichiro Mizushima, who has served as chairman of the Japan Pension Service for 11 years.
2023-12-22 14:19:00
From the night of the 21st to the 22nd, earthquakes with epicenters off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture occurred one after another, and tremors with a seismic intensity of 2 were observed four times in Chiba Prefecture.
2023-12-22 14:17:00
After the discharge of treated water from the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, the Ministry of the Environment has been conducting weekly monitoring to confirm that the concentration of tritium continues to fall below the detectable lower limit. Since it has been confirmed that there is no impact on the environment or the environment, it has been decided that the frequency will be reviewed once a month during the period when no release occurs.
2023-12-22 13:50:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall has increased rapidly, and just before noon, ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced. Car accidents have been occurring one after another in various places, such as a light vehicle colliding head-on with an express bus traveling in the opposite lane on a prefectural road in Niigata City.
2023-12-22 12:41:00
Regarding Daihatsu Motor Corporation's suspension of shipments of all vehicle models due to the issue of fraudulent acquisition of national certification, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito said, ``This is extremely regrettable as it undermines the trust of automobile users and has a wide impact on suppliers.'' In addition, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry also indicated its intention to take necessary measures, such as establishing a consultation desk.
2023-12-22 12:26:00
In response to the need to address the so-called "2024 problem," in which stricter regulations on overtime work for truck drivers have led to serious labor shortages in logistics, the National Police Agency has decided to increase the maximum speed of large trucks on expressways by 2024. We have decided to increase the speed from the current 80 km/h to 90 km/h by April.
2023-12-22 11:58:00
In September of this year, maintenance work on some of Japan Airlines' domestic flights continued without confirmation by the person in charge as required by Civil Aviation Law, and related records were subsequently deleted from the company's internal system. I understand that. Although there was no impact on flight operations, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to issue a business improvement recommendation to the Japan Airlines group company that carried out the maintenance on the 22nd.
2023-12-22 11:57:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall has increased rapidly, and just before noon, ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced. Heavy snow is expected to fall on the Sea of Japan side into the 23rd, so please continue to be careful about the impact on traffic.
2023-12-22 11:52:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 29-year-old suspect who is believed to have been the instructor in connection with the theft of approximately 1,500 Pokémon cards from a trading card store in Akihabara, Tokyo. In response to the investigation, he has denied some of the charges.
2023-12-22 11:45:00
As costs such as compensation for the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant are expected to increase, the government has increased the issuance limit for government bonds, which are a source of funds for repaying payments, by 1.9 trillion yen to 15%. We decided to raise it to 400 billion yen.
2023-12-22 11:13:00
At its monetary policy meeting in October, the Bank of Japan decided to allow long-term interest rates to exceed a certain level of 1%, and the minutes of the meeting were made public. It was revealed that there was active discussion among the committee members, with opinions divided over the issue of disseminating information to the market regarding the exit from monetary easing measures.
2023-12-22 10:51:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced "information regarding significant heavy snowfall" to Ishikawa Prefecture at 10:37 a.m. on the 22nd. In the six hours leading up to 10 a.m., 26 centimeters of snow fell in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and 25 centimeters fell in Shiga Town. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be wary of heavy snow, saying there is an increasing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions due to heavy snowfall over a short period of time.
2023-12-22 10:15:00
A fire that broke out at a scrap yard in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture in the early hours of the 21st was almost extinguished on the morning of the 22nd, after more than a day. There were no injuries, and the police and fire department are investigating the cause of the fire.
2023-12-22 10:13:00
Due to the effects of midwinter-like cold air, the snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. We are reporting the current situation in various places with live cameras.
2023-12-22 10:05:00
On the morning of the 22nd, a highway bus and a light vehicle collided head-on on a prefectural road in Niigata City, and the driver of the light vehicle, a man in his 50s, sustained minor injuries. None of the nine people on the bus were injured, and police believe the light vehicle slipped due to snow and are currently investigating the circumstances.
2023-12-22 09:00:00
According to the police, there was an accident between an express bus and a light car on a prefectural road in the Takayama area of Nishi Ward, Niigata City, shortly after 6 a.m. on the 22nd, and the driver of the light car suffered minor injuries. There were nine people on the bus, including the driver and passengers, and there were no injuries. Police believe it was a snow-related slip accident and are investigating the details.
2023-12-22 08:47:00
According to the police, just before 4 a.m. on the 22nd, a truck skidded and overturned on a prefectural road in Harada, Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture due to the icy road surface, colliding with three vehicles: another truck and two passenger cars. . In this accident, two people who were riding in a car that hit the overturned truck suffered minor injuries.
2023-12-22 08:30:00
Due to the effects of midwinter-like cold air, the snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. By the morning of the 22nd, the amount of snow was rapidly increasing in Fukui and Toyama prefectures, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``Meteorological Information Regarding Significant Heavy Snowfall,'' warning people of the possibility of large-scale traffic disruptions. Heavy snow is expected to fall in some places, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, into the 23rd, so vigilance is needed to avoid the impact on traffic.
2023-12-22 07:48:00
Due to the effects of midwinter-like cold air, the snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. By the morning of the 22nd, the amount of snow was rapidly increasing in Fukui and Toyama prefectures, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``Meteorological Information Regarding Significant Heavy Snowfall,'' warning people of the possibility of large-scale traffic disruptions. Heavy snow is expected to fall in some places, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, into the 23rd, so vigilance is needed to avoid the impact on traffic.
2023-12-22 07:34:00
The snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Toyama Prefecture, the amount of snow is rapidly increasing, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued one after another ``weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' calling for caution in the event of large-scale traffic disruptions. Heavy snow is expected to fall in some areas, mainly along the Sea of Japan, into Saturday, so vigilance is needed to avoid the impact on traffic. Weather forecaster Yasuhiro Hiyama explains the outlook for future snow. *Broadcast on Good Morning Japan news at 7am on December 22nd *Video is 1 minute 25 seconds Cannot be viewed on data broadcast
2023-12-22 07:24:00
The Fukui Local Meteorological Observatory announced ``Fukui Prefecture weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' at 7:06 a.m. on the 22nd. In Tomoe, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, a significant snowfall of 36 centimeters was observed in the six hours until 6 a.m. Snow is expected to fall heavily into early tonight, and the weather observatory is warning of large-scale traffic disruptions.
2023-12-22 07:14:00
According to police, just before 4 a.m. on the 22nd, a truck overturned on a prefectural road in Harada, Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and was then rear-ended by multiple vehicles. The truck appears to have skidded due to snow, and there are no reports of any injuries so far. Police have closed off traffic in the area and are investigating the situation.
2023-12-22 06:49:00
Due to the effects of midwinter-like cold air, the snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Toyama Prefecture, the amount of snow rapidly increased into the early hours of the 22nd, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued one after another ``weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall,'' warning people of the possibility of large-scale traffic disruptions. Heavy snow is expected to fall in some places, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, into the 23rd, so vigilance is needed to avoid the impact on traffic.
2023-12-22 06:16:00
The snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Toyama Prefecture, the amount of snow is rapidly increasing, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued one after another ``weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' calling for caution in the event of large-scale traffic disruptions. Heavy snow is expected to fall in some areas, mainly along the Sea of Japan, into Saturday, so vigilance is needed to avoid the impact on traffic. Weather forecaster Yasuhiro Hiyama explains the outlook for future snow. *Broadcast on Good Morning Japan 6am news on December 22nd *Video length is 1 minute 24 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting
2023-12-22 05:54:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. will suspend operations at all of its domestic automobile factories starting next week due to problems with the acquisition of national certification. The company is considering compensation for parts manufacturers that it does business with directly, but including indirect subcontractors, there are approximately 8,000 companies nationwide, and the impact on local economies is unavoidable.
2023-12-22 03:12:00
The Toyama Local Meteorological Observatory announced "weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall" at 2:53 a.m. In Ueno, Nyuzen Town, Toyama Prefecture, a remarkable 20 centimeters of snow was observed in the three hours until 2 a.m. The snow is expected to continue falling heavily into the morning, and the meteorological observatory is warning people to be on guard against large-scale traffic disruptions in the flatlands of northern eastern Toyama Prefecture. In Toyama Prefecture, ``weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was also announced for Kawanishi, Nanto City at 12:47 a.m.
