2024-08-28 22:19:00
At 9:40 p.m., the town of Ainan in Ehime Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 9,941 households and 19,080 people in the Ipponmatsu district, citing a high risk of landslides. The information corresponds to level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the town is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-08-28 21:59:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approached, Mayor Nakano of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, said at a meeting held in the city on the 28th, "When a typhoon approaches, I somehow feel excited. A sense of excitement fills the venue." At the time, evacuation orders had been issued for some areas of the city.
2024-08-28 21:12:00
According to JR Central, due to the heavy rain, the Tokaido Shinkansen has been suspended on both lines between Shizuoka Station and Kakegawa Station since before 9:00 pm. Depending on the future rain conditions, the suspension of service may spread to other sections, so JR Central is calling for passengers to check the latest situation on its website.
2024-08-28 20:10:00
On the 28th, the LDP presidential election took place. Koizumi announced that he will hold a press conference on September 6th next week to announce his candidacy. Lawmakers who are aiming to run also made statements one after another.
2024-08-28 19:48:00
At 7:37 pm on the 28th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced "Information on Significant Heavy Rain," stating that a linear precipitation band had formed in Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and that extremely heavy rain was continuing to fall in the same place. A "linear precipitation band" is a phenomenon in which developed cumulonimbus clouds form a line one after another, bringing heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for people to be on high alert and ensure their safety, as the risk of life-threatening landslides and floods is rapidly increasing.
2024-08-28 19:47:00
Tokio Marine & Nichido, a major non-life insurance company, announced that an employee who was seconded to an insurance agency had leaked over 60,000 pieces of customer information for a competitor that was managed by the agency to the company. On the 15th of this month, a similar leak was also revealed at another agency of Tokio Marine & Nichido.
2024-08-28 19:36:00
These are developments on the 28th regarding the leadership election of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. Former Prime Minister Noda is expected to announce his candidacy for the leadership election when he announces that he will be speaking to reporters on the 29th. The lawmakers who have indicated their intention to run are continuing to work to expand their support, such as by securing 20 sponsors.
2024-08-28 18:58:00
A Tokyo woman in her 70s who died after taking medicine dispensed at a drugstore has filed a lawsuit against Sugi Pharmacy and others seeking more than 38 million yen in damages, claiming that the death was caused by the drug being mistakenly mixed with diabetes medication, which was not a chronic condition.
2024-08-28 18:54:00
In preparation for the nationwide introduction of a system that varies highway toll rates depending on peak times, etc., the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has decided to select areas where the system will be introduced first and then begin considering the specific design of the system.
2024-08-28 18:31:00
Experts familiar with the mechanisms of typhoons have described the extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 as an "extremely dangerous typhoon" as it is likely to make landfall with the greatest force, and have pointed out that people in the typhoon's vicinity should be on high alert for heavy rain, strong winds, high waves, and high tides, and that there is a risk of "remote downpours" in the Kinki, Kanto, and other areas.
2024-08-28 18:14:00
The yen rose in value on the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 28th.
2024-08-28 18:09:00
Ito-Yokado, a major supermarket chain that is currently undergoing restructuring that involves the closure of stores, has decided to close five more stores in the Kanto region and Aichi Prefecture, bringing the total number of stores that it had planned to cut to 33 in its management plan announced last year to 10.
2024-08-28 18:04:00
The exhibits for the pavilion themed "Cities of the Future," which will be created by 12 domestic companies and organizations at next year's Osaka-Kansai Expo, have been announced.
2024-08-28 17:14:00
Regarding the situation in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Kamikawa spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi over the phone and called for restraint, saying "every diplomatic effort should be made not to escalate tensions," in response to which Araghchi responded, "We do not want escalation."
2024-08-28 17:14:00
We have compiled information on the damage caused in various areas by Typhoon No. 10 and the heavy rains that accompanied it.
2024-08-28 17:09:00
A survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology found that the number of students enrolled in correspondence high schools this academic year reached a record high of over 290,000.
2024-08-28 17:07:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications conducted its first survey of so-called "garbage houses," or "houses where large amounts of garbage have piled up," and found that about 70% of the residents have health and economic problems and need support. The ministry has notified four government ministries and agencies to provide necessary information to local governments struggling to respond.
2024-08-28 16:26:00
House of Representatives member Manabu Horii, who is under investigation for allegedly repeatedly making illegal donations within his constituency in violation of the Public Offices Election Act, submitted his resignation to the House of Representatives on the afternoon of the 28th.
2024-08-28 15:57:00
In a lawsuit filed by residents alleging that it was illegal for Yamanashi Prefecture to pay an initial fee of over 140 million yen to a lawyer handling their civil case, the Tokyo High Court has dismissed the lawsuit, following the first instance ruling.
2024-08-28 15:44:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that about 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the northern part of Yakushima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, in the hour leading up to 3 p.m. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called on people to ensure their safety.
2024-08-28 15:35:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approached, Miyazaki City issued an evacuation order to 201,438 households and 400,039 people throughout the city at 3 p.m. The information corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-08-28 15:31:00
At 3 p.m., Kagoshima City issued evacuation orders to 122,945 households and 230,737 people in areas at high risk of landslides and flooding due to river overflows, as strong winds and heavy rains are expected as the typhoon approaches. The information corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-08-28 15:14:00
At around noon on the 28th, an accident involving three vehicles, including a trailer and a passenger car, occurred in the tunnel of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, which connects Kawasaki City and Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, and one person in the passenger car died. A fire broke out in one of the vehicles, temporarily filling the tunnel with smoke, but no one was injured or made ill as a result.
2024-08-28 15:10:00
According to the Miyazaki City Fire Department, just before 2:00 p.m. on the 28th, residents in Ishizaki, Sadowara-cho, Miyazaki City, reported damage from a gust of wind. Four people were injured, and ambulances were on their way to the scene.
2024-08-28 14:33:00
With Typhoon Faxai approaching, Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to temporarily suspend operations at all 14 of its domestic factories, taking into consideration the need to ensure the safety of its employees and the impact on logistics.
2024-08-28 13:44:00
At 1:15 pm, Mishima Village in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an "urgent safety check" to 369 people in 202 households throughout the village. This is the highest level 5 alert, and calls on people to check their surroundings, such as staying on the second floor or higher of nearby buildings or their homes, or away from slopes, and to take action to find the safest possible place to save their lives.
2024-08-28 13:29:00
At 1pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima prefecture, excluding the Amami region. The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Kagoshima prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and it is predicted that there will be large-scale disasters such as those seen only once in several decades, such as violent winds that can collapse houses and widespread flooding due to high waves, so the utmost vigilance is required. Commentary by Oikubo Yuta, reporter in the Social Affairs Department. *Broadcast on NHK News at 1pm on the 28th *The video is 5 minutes 23 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-08-28 13:14:00
North Korea conducted a test launch of a multiple rocket launcher, which is said to be capable of launching a large-scale surprise attack on the South Korean capital of Seoul, the Workers' Party of Korea's official newspaper reported. Experts point out that this shows a counter-intuitive stance towards the United States and South Korea, who are continuing their joint military exercises until the 29th.
2024-08-28 13:13:00
The special counsel has amended the charges against former President Trump and filed a new indictment in connection with the January 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol. The indictment was amended in part following the Supreme Court's decision to remand the case after ruling that "acts performed in the course of official duties while in office are exempt from prosecution."
2024-08-28 13:02:00
At 1pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special storm and wave warning for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region. The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and it is expected that large-scale disasters such as those seen only once in several decades, such as violent winds that can collapse houses and widespread flooding due to high waves, will occur, so maximum vigilance is required. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure their safety early before the typhoon approaches, such as by following information such as evacuation orders issued by local governments and evacuating to safe places. This is the fourth time that a "special typhoon warning" like this has been issued, since it was issued in September of last year as Typhoon No. 14 approached.
2024-08-28 12:59:00
In Hokuriku and Tohoku, heavy rains are likely to occur through the 29th as moist air flows toward the stagnant autumn rain front from around Typhoon No. 10 and the edge of the Pacific high pressure system. Please be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising and overflowing rivers.
2024-08-28 12:12:00
Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani started as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter in the game against the Orioles on the 27th, and wore blue tape on his left wrist, which had been hit by a pitch in the game two days prior.
2024-08-28 12:04:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is affecting logistics and other areas.
2024-08-28 11:55:00
On the 28th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority compiled a draft review report stating that the Unit 2 reactor at Japan Atomic Power Company's Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture had failed the review required for restarting the plant, stating that the possibility of a fault directly below the reactor building moving in the future cannot be denied. This is the first time since the Nuclear Regulation Authority was established in 2012 that it has decided not to allow a nuclear power plant to be restarted.
2024-08-28 11:45:00
Former President Trump has claimed that he has reached an agreement with Vice President Harris's side regarding the TV debate scheduled for September 10th in the run-up to the US presidential election. This is likely to be the first time the two will have a direct debate, and it is likely to attract attention.
2024-08-28 10:47:00
As the typhoon approached, the town of Takanabe in Miyazaki Prefecture issued a notice to evacuate the elderly and others to 9,537 households and 19,731 people throughout the town at 10 a.m. on the 28th. This corresponds to level 3 of the five-level alert system, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
2024-08-28 10:34:00
Morioka City lifted the evacuation orders issued to 14,125 households and 25,809 people in the Yamagishi, Nio, Sakurajo, Kagano, Jonan, and Toriyoshi districts at 9:30 a.m., as the water level of the Nakatsugawa River, which had risen due to the heavy rains, had receded and the risk of flooding had decreased. With this, all evacuation orders issued within Iwate Prefecture have now been lifted.
2024-08-28 09:01:00
The extremely strong typhoon No. 10 is located in the sea north of Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and is expected to bring strong winds of up to 70 meters per second in Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami region, causing some houses to collapse. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for maximum vigilance, saying that depending on the typhoon's course, it may issue a special warning for strong winds, high waves, and high tides in Kagoshima Prefecture around noon on the 28th, and that a special warning for heavy rain may be issued in Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures in the future.
2024-08-28 07:32:00
As rice shortages continue nationwide, the price of new rice, which went on sale in Fukui Prefecture last week, is more than 30% higher than usual.
2024-08-28 07:25:00
Gamagori city, Aichi prefecture, issued an evacuation order at 7 am to 37 people in 14 households in Okuko, Takeya town, which was hit by a landslide, as more rain is expected to continue. The city will visit the affected households directly to urge them to evacuate.
2024-08-28 07:12:00
The extremely strong typhoon No. 10 is located in the sea north of Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and is expected to bring strong winds of up to 70 meters per second in Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami region, causing some houses to collapse. Linear rain bands are expected to occur in Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures through the 29th, which could rapidly increase the risk of disasters, and localized heavy rains are occurring in western and eastern Japan, far from the typhoon's main body. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for "special warnings of strong winds, high waves, storm surges, and heavy rain to be issued in southern Kyushu. Please complete evacuation before the strong winds blow. Special warnings of strong winds, high waves, and storm surges may be issued in Kagoshima Prefecture. Strong winds, high waves, and storm surges like never before are expected, so maximum vigilance is required. In addition, record-breaking heavy rains are expected in southern Kyushu, and a special heavy rain warning may be issued. Maximum vigilance is also required for rising and overflowing rivers, landslides, and flooding of low-lying land."
2024-08-28 06:38:00
A private survey has found that the average proportion of female managers in companies is 10.9%, exceeding 10% for the first time.
2024-08-28 06:22:00
The Paris Paralympics will kick off on the 28th, heralding the start of the 12-day competition. The Japanese delegation will have 175 athletes, the largest number of any team in an overseas competition.
2024-08-28 06:14:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, it is expected that operations such as Shinkansen and air travel will be affected even after the 28th.
2024-08-28 06:09:00
In the LDP presidential election, Deputy President Aso stated that he would like to support Minister of Digital Affairs Kono, who belongs to the Aso faction, but also indicated his intention to accept support for other candidates. As the race becomes more and more complicated, there are signs that lawmakers from factions that have decided to dissolve are exchanging information with their old factions, and the focus is on how this will affect voting behavior.
2024-08-28 05:53:00
Ukrainian President Zelensky has revealed that he will present a plan to end Russia's military aggression to US President Biden next month. He said that a cross-border attack into western Russia is also part of the plan, and emphasized that "I want to end the war on fair terms for Ukraine."
2024-08-28 05:38:00
On the night of the 27th, a landslide occurred at a house in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, and five family members were caught up in it. According to the city, one woman in her 40s was rescued and is conscious. According to the fire department, the voice of another woman can be heard from near the scene, and the police and fire department are proceeding with the rescue.
