2024-08-29 23:11:00
According to the police, heavy rains caused roads to flood in many areas of Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and there were multiple reports of people being unable to move because parts of their cars were submerged in water.
2024-08-29 23:07:00
The Sakai River, which flows through Machida City, Tokyo, exceeded the flood danger level at the Showa Bridge observation station at 10:40 pm.
2024-08-29 21:51:00
On the second day of the Paris Paralympics, the men's individual qualifying league for boccia began, and Sugimura Hidetaka, who is aiming for his second consecutive gold medal, won his first match against a Chinese player 5-0.
2024-08-29 21:24:00
As Russia continues its military aggression, Ukrainian military drones have attacked an oil storage facility about 1,200 km from the Russian border. Meanwhile, Russian forces have stepped up their offensive in eastern Ukraine, resulting in multiple deaths and intensifying attacks by both sides.
2024-08-29 21:16:00
Since October this year, the minimum wages for each prefecture have been announced one after another. Due to concerns about the outflow of human resources, there have been a series of hikes that exceed the national guideline of 50 yen, with the average hike reaching a record high of 51 yen, bringing the national average hourly wage to 1,055 yen.
2024-08-29 20:46:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced "Information on Significant Heavy Rain" at 8:27 pm on the 29th, stating that a linear precipitation band had appeared in southern Hyogo Prefecture, and extremely heavy rain was continuing to fall in the same area. A "linear precipitation band" is a phenomenon in which developed cumulonimbus clouds form a band-like line that brings 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.
2024-08-29 19:25:00
These are developments on the 29th regarding the LDP presidential election. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced that he will be running on September 3rd, Secretary-General Motegi on the 4th, and Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi on the 9th. Shinjiro Koizumi will also announce his candidacy on the 6th.
2024-08-29 19:12:00
Shizuoka City issued an "urgent safety alert" to 8,937 households and 22,000 people living in the surrounding area at 6:43 pm, as the Wada River in Shimizu Ward may have overflowed due to heavy rain. The alert is at the highest level of 5, and calls on people to take actions to increase the chances of saving their lives by staying in a nearby building, on the second floor or higher of their own home, or away from slopes, or in a safe place.
2024-08-29 18:59:00
JR Central announced that it would cancel all Tokaido Shinkansen service on the 29th on the entire line between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, citing the lack of prospects for rainfall in Shizuoka Prefecture to fall below the regulated level. Trains currently in operation will either terminate at intermediate stations or return to their starting stations, and JR Central said, "From now on, even if you visit the station, you will not be able to board, so we ask that you consider changing your plans."
2024-08-29 18:38:00
At 6:28 pm on the 29th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced "Information on significant heavy rainfall," stating that a linear precipitation band had formed in Kagawa Prefecture and northern Tokushima Prefecture, and that extremely heavy rain was continuing to fall in the same area. A "linear precipitation band" is a phenomenon in which developed cumulonimbus clouds form a band and bring 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.
2024-08-29 18:12:00
Due to the rain, Tokaido Shinkansen services have been suspended between Shizuoka Station and Kakegawa Station.
2024-08-29 17:59:00
These are developments on the 29th regarding the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election. Former Prime Minister Noda has announced that he will run for the party's leadership election to be held in September. Former leader Edano has announced his candidacy, incumbent leader Izumi has decided to run for re-election, and former acting leader Eda and one-time House of Representatives member Harumi Yoshida have also expressed their desire to run.
2024-08-29 16:41:00
Regarding the issue of defects being found in the seawall under construction at the Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Plant in Ibaraki Prefecture, the Nuclear Regulation Authority has asked Japan Atomic Power Company, which has indicated its intention to carry out additional construction, to once again present detailed designs, stating that there are impacts and evaluations that need to be considered.
2024-08-29 15:50:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Division has filed a summary indictment against former House of Representatives member Manabu Horii (52), who left the Liberal Democratic Party and resigned on the 28th, for violating the Public Offices Election Act, alleging that he repeatedly gave illegal condolence money to voters in his constituency. He was also summarily indicted for violating the Political Funds Control Act, for failing to report party income he received kickbacks from the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party in his income and expenditure report.
2024-08-29 15:37:00
Yuto Horigome, who won his second consecutive gold medal in the men's street skateboarding event at the Paris Olympics, visited his hometown of Koto Ward, Tokyo on the 29th and encouraged children, saying, "As you give it your all toward your goals, I believe you will find dreams and things you want to do, so I hope you do your best."
2024-08-29 15:02:00
With the expiration of the eighth term of the Komeito Party's Chairman Yamaguchi, the party has decided to announce the election for the party leader on the 18th of next month. The focus is on whether Yamaguchi will continue in his position.
2024-08-29 15:00:00
Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture, issued an "emergency safety order" to 3,909 households and 8,518 people throughout Aki town at 2:15 p.m. after the Aki River, which runs through the city, flooded in the Setoda area of Aki town due to heavy rains caused by the typhoon.
2024-08-29 14:07:00
According to JR Kyushu, the Kyushu Shinkansen will suspend operations on all lines from the first train to the end of the day on the 30th, following the suspension on the 29th. In addition, conventional lines will also suspend operations on almost all sections of Kyushu, except for parts of Nagasaki and Saga prefectures, from the first train to the end of the day.
2024-08-29 13:13:00
This article summarizes the main impacts of Typhoon No. 10 on daily life.
2024-08-29 12:52:00
On the 28th, at a home game against the Orioles, the Major League Baseball team, the Dodgers, distributed bobble-head dolls of player Shohei Ohtani holding his beloved dog, Dekopfin, to the first 40,000 spectators. The fans who flocked to the stadium formed a long line stretching for several hundred meters before the stadium opened.
2024-08-29 12:49:00
As negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas toward a ceasefire and the release of hostages have been proving difficult, a woman whose son is being held hostage by Hamas said, "An agreement must be reached as soon as possible in order to release all remaining hostages and end the suffering of the people of the Gaza Strip," and called for an agreement to be reached as soon as possible.
2024-08-29 12:27:00
It has been learned from an interview with a related person that the major information security company "Trend Micro" has been pointed out by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau that its subsidiary in the Netherlands has almost no actual business, and that it should have combined its income in Japan with its tax return, resulting in the failure to declare over 9.6 billion yen. "Trend Micro" is not satisfied with the result and is "considering how to respond."
2024-08-29 12:15:00
On the afternoon of the 28th, a 68-year-old man who was coaching a surfing class for elementary school students on the beach in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, went missing and later died. The man was reportedly trying to rescue an elementary school student who was about to be swept away.
2024-08-29 12:04:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers hit his 42nd leadoff home run of the season in a game against the Orioles on the 28th.
2024-08-29 11:47:00
On the morning of the 29th, an elementary school student was found unconscious at a pool in Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido, and was taken to a hospital. A nearby elementary school was having a physical education class, so the police and the city's Board of Education are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-08-29 10:42:00
At 9:35 a.m., Usa City in Oita Prefecture issued an "urgent safety alert" to 15,712 households and 27,015 people in the Yakidate River basin, Anshinji and Innai areas, due to the risk of flooding of the Yakidate River that runs through the city due to heavy rains caused by the typhoon. This is the highest level 5 alert. Usa City is calling on people to take actions that will increase the chances of saving their lives by staying in a nearby building, on the second floor or higher of their own home, or away from slopes, or in a safe place.
2024-08-29 10:38:00
At 10:30 a.m. on the 29th, the Japan Meteorological Agency upgraded the special gale and high wave warnings issued for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, to warnings, and upgraded the special high tide warning issued for the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture to advisories.
2024-08-29 10:28:00
Miyazaki Prefecture announced at 9:20 a.m. that the Uriida River had flooded near the Oyamada district of Takaoka Town, Miyazaki City. The prefecture is calling for people to immediately take appropriate action, such as ensuring safety.
2024-08-29 10:09:00
According to Yufu City, Oita Prefecture, city officials confirmed that the Miyagawa River, which runs through the city, had flooded by 8 a.m. According to the fire department, they have not received any calls for rescue at this time, and are continuing to check whether any damage has occurred.
2024-08-29 09:36:00
Former Prime Minister Noda of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan announced to reporters in his hometown of Chiba Prefecture that he will run in the party's leadership election to be held next month.
2024-08-29 09:21:00
Yufu City, Oita Prefecture, issued an "urgent safety alert" to 2,311 people in 1,256 households in the autonomous district surrounding the Miyagawa River at 8:05 a.m. due to the Miyagawa River flowing through the city. The alert level is the highest level 5, and the city is calling on people to take actions that will increase the chances of saving their lives by staying in a nearby building, on the second floor or higher of their home, or away from slopes, or in a place that is as safe as possible.
2024-08-29 09:15:00
Typhoon No. 10 is expected to bring unprecedented storms, high waves, and high tides, so maximum vigilance is required. High tide times and tide level changes in Kyushu. Tide level data is updated every 10 minutes.
2024-08-29 07:49:00
We have compiled information on the damage caused in various areas by Typhoon No. 10 and the heavy rains that accompanied it.
2024-08-29 07:17:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, approaching Kagoshima Prefecture and other areas with its storm winds, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special warning of storm winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and a special warning of high tides for the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture. Linear precipitation bands have occurred in Oita, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima prefectures, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued "information on significant heavy rain." Winds are also strengthening in many areas, so strict vigilance is required against storm winds, high waves, storm surges, and heavy rain. There is a risk that the risk of disasters will increase rapidly, so please stay safe in sturdy buildings.
2024-08-29 07:13:00
The opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics, which is being held for the first time in the French capital, took place, kicking off a parasports festival with approximately 4,400 athletes. In the opening ceremony, which was held outside a stadium for the first time in the Paralympics, athletes paraded from the Champs-Élysées in central Paris to the Place de la Concorde, the site of the French Revolution, and the Japanese team also marched in the parade. In the second half of this article, we will provide a detailed report on the opening ceremony and share the enthusiasm of the Japanese athletes for the tournament.
2024-08-29 06:52:00
Nvidia, a major American semiconductor manufacturer, reported that its final profit for the three months ending last month was approximately 2.7 times higher than the same period last year, due to continued expansion in demand for semiconductors for generative AI.
2024-08-29 06:43:00
At 6:37 a.m. on the 29th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued "Information on Significant Heavy Rain," stating that a linear precipitation band had formed in central and northern Oita Prefecture, and extremely heavy rain was continuing to fall in the same area. 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.
2024-08-29 06:15:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, Shinkansen service is being affected, and some sections of expressways in the Kyushu region have been closed. Air transport and other services are also expected to be affected.
2024-08-29 05:43:00
Former Prime Minister Noda will announce his candidacy for the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election on the 29th. In addition to the three candidates, including former leader Edano and current leader Izumi, Harumi Yoshida, who has been elected to the House of Representatives once, has also expressed a desire to run and is stepping up efforts to secure sponsors.
2024-08-29 05:41:00
The approach of the typhoon is affecting the movement to announce the candidacy of the LDP presidential election. Shinjiro Koizumi has postponed the original date and will hold a press conference on the 6th of next week. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi and Secretary-General Motegi, who are scheduled to announce their candidacy next week, also plan to assess the impact of the typhoon.
