2024-08-11 21:41:00
At the Paris Olympics, in the women's 76 kg wrestling final, Yuto Kagami, who was competing in her first Olympic Games, won the gold medal by defeating an American wrestler. This is the first time that a Japanese athlete has won a gold medal in the heaviest weight class in women's wrestling.
2024-08-11 20:15:00
In the men's freestyle 65 kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics, Kotaro Kiyooka defeated an Iranian wrestler 10-3 to win the gold medal.
2024-08-11 19:43:00
Typhoon No. 5, which is in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength and make landfall in Tohoku on the 12th. A linear rain band will form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from tonight to tomorrow morning, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average for one month of August, mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku. Weather forecaster Miki Katayama explains the outlook for the typhoon going forward (broadcast on the noon news on the 11th). *Not available on data broadcasting.
2024-08-11 17:31:00
It has been learned through interviews with relevant parties that Kitaguchi Haruka, who won the first gold medal in a women's field event in the javelin throw, will serve as the flag bearer for the Japanese delegation at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
2024-08-11 16:45:00
Since the earthquake on the 8th of this month in the Hyuga Sea in the Kirishima Mountains on the border between Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, there has been an increase in earthquakes with shallow epicenters near Karakunidake, and an earthquake that was felt by the body occurred in the early hours of the 11th. The Meteorological Agency has not changed the disaster prevention precautions, but is calling for caution as it is an active volcano and there is a possibility of small-scale eruptions occurring suddenly.
2024-08-11 15:48:00
As Typhoon No. 5 approached, Kuji city in Iwate prefecture issued evacuation orders to 31,465 people in 15,404 households throughout the city, and Iwaizumi town issued evacuation orders to 7,907 people in 4,087 households throughout the town at 3pm on the 11th. The information corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and Kuji city has opened evacuation shelters in 24 locations, including the city hall and general welfare center, while Iwaizumi town has opened evacuation shelters in 10 locations, including the town hall and Iwaizumi Junior High School, and is urging people to evacuate early.
2024-08-11 15:03:00
The final day of the Paris Olympics. The women's marathon started at 3:00 pm Japan time. Two Japanese athletes, Mao Ichiyama and Yuka Suzuki, are participating. We will provide you with the latest information.
2024-08-11 14:26:00
With heavy rain expected to fall mainly in the Tohoku region as Typhoon No. 5 approaches, experts who have been investigating the damage caused by heavy rain in various areas have pointed out that there have been a number of cases of people falling ill while traveling on foot or by car, and that if it is necessary to evacuate to a distant location, people should complete this before the rain and wind get stronger.
2024-08-11 13:36:00
An interview with the city revealed that there have been a series of reports of low-altitude flights of US military transport aircraft, Ospreys, in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, from last month to this month. There have also been reports that the low-altitude flights may have been the cause, such as reports of tents being destroyed, so the city is investigating the matter and has requested the US military, via the prefecture and the national government, to ensure thorough safety measures.
2024-08-11 13:28:00
As Typhoon No. 5 approached, air travel and railway services were affected on the 12th, mainly in the Tohoku region.
2024-08-11 11:00:00
In the first game of the fifth day of the summer national high school baseball tournament, Waseda Jitsugyo from western Tokyo defeated Naruto Uzushio High School from Tokushima 8-4 to advance to the second round.
2024-08-11 10:42:00
Japan's medal rush continued at the Paris Olympics, and on the morning of the 11th, special edition newspapers announcing the great achievement were distributed in Tokyo.
2024-08-11 10:21:00
On the morning of the 11th, two men in their 20s were swept offshore at a beach in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and police are searching for them. The area was hit by high waves due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which was moving north, and swimming had been prohibited since the 10th.
2024-08-11 09:14:00
With the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" in place, a course was held in central Tokushima City ahead of the opening of the Awa Odori festival on the 11th for foreigners living in the prefecture to learn about emergency information and disaster preparedness.
2024-08-11 08:07:00
The women's marathon will take place on the final day of the Paris Olympics, the 11th (Japan time). The course will start at Paris City Hall, pass through many famous sites in Paris and its suburbs, and finish at Les Invalides, known for the location of Napoleon's coffin. We spoke to sports journalist Masuda Akemi about the difficult 42.195km course, which is known for its many ups and downs, as we walked the course. NHK will broadcast the women's marathon on General TV from 2:50 pm on the 11th, and will also stream it on NHK Plus.
2024-08-11 07:58:00
At around 7:42 a.m. on the 11th, an earthquake measuring magnitude 3 was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2024-08-11 07:43:00
Shinka Kitaguchi won the gold medal in the women's javelin at the Paris Olympics. After winning the World Championships last year, she arrived in Paris and achieved the feat of becoming the first woman to win a medal in an Olympic field event. Here is a Q&A with the expressive and humorous Kitaguchi after the match.
2024-08-11 06:38:00
Temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 11th, with dangerously hot conditions expected in the Kanto, Koshin, Tokai, and Kyushu regions, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-11 06:31:00
Typhoon No. 5, located in the sea east of Japan, continues to move northward and is likely to approach Tohoku on the 12th with a strong wind area and make landfall. There is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average amount for August, mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, flooding, and strong winds. Please ensure your safety before the rain and wind get stronger.
2024-08-11 06:31:00
The number of gold medals won by Japanese athletes at the Paris Olympics reached 18, surpassing the previous record of 16 won at the Athens Games in 2004, setting a new record for the most medals ever won at an overseas Olympics. The total number of medals won also reached 43, surpassing the 41 won at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016, setting a new record for the most medals ever won at an overseas Olympics.
2024-08-11 06:29:00
It has been 900 days since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine on the 11th. The Russian military has intensified its offensive in the eastern Donetsk region, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has acknowledged that Ukrainian forces are conducting cross-border attacks in western Russia, which borders the country, and fierce fighting continues between the two sides.
2024-08-11 06:12:00
On the 8th of this month, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, with seismic intensity of 6 lower. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency notice stating that the possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against a huge earthquake. No particular changes in strain have been observed beyond those normally seen, and monitoring is continuing.
2024-08-11 06:00:00
In the women's javelin final at the Paris Olympics, Shinka Kitaguchi marked 65.80 meters and won the gold medal. This is the first time that a Japanese athlete has won a medal in a women's field event at the Olympics. In the second half of the article, we will cover all of Kitaguchi's throws from the first to the sixth.
2024-08-11 05:49:00
In the Gaza Strip, where fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continues, the Israeli military bombed a school where refugees were taking shelter, resulting in numerous casualties, and the international community has been vocal in its criticism of this. Meanwhile, regarding the ceasefire negotiations called for by mediators, Iran, which has declared it will retaliate against Israel after a top Hamas official was killed during a visit, has indicated that it is carefully considering the matter, saying, "It would be desirable to have a form and timing that does not impede the possibility of a ceasefire."
2024-08-11 03:45:00
Daiso Sato won the silver medal in the modern pentathlon at the Paris Olympics, his first appearance in the event. This is the first time a Japanese athlete has won a medal in the modern pentathlon.
