2024-09-01 22:48:00
At the Paris Paralympics, Mitsuka Mizuta won the bronze medal in the "SH2" class of the mixed air rifle prone shooting event. This is the first time that a Japanese athlete has won a medal in shooting at the Paralympics.
2024-09-01 22:42:00
On the night of the 1st, Typhoon No. 11 formed in the sea east of the Philippines. The typhoon is expected to intensify and move north before moving into the South China Sea, so please pay close attention to future typhoon information.
2024-09-01 22:24:00
On the 1st, in regards to the case of a junior high school girl who was found dead in a park in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, three years ago, the city's reinvestigation committee submitted a report to the city on the results of its investigation, which concluded that the case was a suicide caused by bullying.
2024-09-01 21:43:00
The semi-finals of the men's singles wheelchair class badminton at the Paris Paralympics were held, and Kajiwara Taiki, who is aiming for his second consecutive victory in this event, won in straight sets against a South Korean player to advance to the finals.
2024-09-01 20:58:00
The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that Ukraine has launched attacks using more than 150 drones, and a fire has also broken out at an oil refinery in Moscow. Ukraine continues to use drone attacks, and is increasingly demanding that the United States allow it to use long-range missiles provided by the West to attack Russian territory.
2024-09-01 20:38:00
The preliminary rounds for the mixed air rifle prone "SH2" class in the Paralympic shooting event were held, and 27-year-old Mitsuka Mizuta, who is competing in two consecutive Olympics, came in sixth place and advanced to the finals, where the top eight competitors will compete.
2024-09-01 20:12:00
Voting has begun in the parliamentary elections for two states in the former East Germany. The right-wing Alternative for Germany, which advocates an exclusionary stance against immigrants and refugees, is poised to become the largest party for the first time, and the outcome of the election is attracting attention both at home and abroad.
2024-09-01 19:56:00
According to the Naha Airport Office, smoke was seen coming from the auxiliary engine of ANA Flight 474 before departure for Haneda Airport at around 6:50 pm on the 1st. The control tower spotted the smoke and requested the dispatch of fire engines, but no one was injured and no passengers were evacuated. ANA plans to investigate the details of the incident when inspecting the aircraft.
2024-09-01 19:48:00
It's been eight months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. This earthquake caused damage to many buildings, not just wooden homes, but expert investigations have revealed that there have been multiple cases of damage to pile foundations in buildings built on soft ground that easily amplifies shaking. This is a common issue for the Tokyo Metropolitan earthquake, which is said to have a 70% chance of occurring within the next 30 years.
2024-09-01 19:06:00
Heavy rains from Typhoon No. 10 caused a series of landslides in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
2024-09-01 19:05:00
The Gaza Strip, where fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continues, entered a period of temporary cessation of fighting in limited areas on the 1st in order to advance polio vaccinations. At present, there is no information on clashes that would hinder vaccinations, but the focus is on whether the fighting will be halted for certain.
2024-09-01 19:03:00
The "Hokuriku Support Discount" program, in which Ishikawa Prefecture subsidizes half the cost of accommodation to encourage people to use accommodation affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, resumed on the 1st.
2024-09-01 17:37:00
On September 1, 101 years after the Great Kanto Earthquake, a ceremony was held in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, to commemorate the Korean victims who were killed in the chaos that followed the disaster. This year, too, no message of condolence was sent by Governor Koike of Tokyo, and the organizers criticized the ceremony, saying, "It is extremely regrettable that it seems as if they do not want to acknowledge the historical facts."
2024-09-01 17:35:00
Heavy rains caused by Typhoon No. 10 have caused the ropeway at Mount Tsurumi in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, to close and surrounding prefectural roads to remain closed, with other effects continuing.
2024-09-01 17:19:00
Typhoon No. 10, which had turned into a tropical depression, remained strong until just before it made landfall, and heavy rain was predicted even in distant places, causing major impacts on transportation during the summer holidays and weekends, including the planned suspension of Tokaido Shinkansen trains. Experts point out that while this decision will have a large social impact, it will also have the effect of encouraging individuals and businesses to err on the "safe side" when deciding to reconsider their plans.
2024-09-01 16:44:00
JR Central has announced that the Tokaido Shinkansen will resume operation on the entire line between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka from around 6:00 pm on September 1st, and will operate special Nozomi and Kodama trains. Approximately two trains per hour will run in both directions.
2024-09-01 16:41:00
Regarding the triathlon scheduled for the 1st at the Paris Paralympics, the organizing committee and others announced that the event would be postponed by one day, citing deterioration of the water quality of the Seine River, where the athletes will swim, due to rain.
2024-09-01 16:28:00
On September 1st, 101 years after the Great Kanto Earthquake, which claimed the lives of more than 100,000 people, a memorial service for the victims was held in Sumida Ward, Tokyo.
2024-09-01 16:12:00
Rikuto Tamai, the 17-year-old Japanese athlete who became the first Japanese athlete to win a medal in diving at the Paris Olympics, competed in the Japan Championships held in Shiga Prefecture, where he won the men's platform diving title for the fifth time in two years.
2024-09-01 15:34:00
On September 1st, Disaster Prevention Day, a disaster prevention drill was held in Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture, which was severely damaged in the Great East Japan Earthquake, based on the scenario of a massive earthquake occurring in the midst of heavy rain.
2024-09-01 15:15:00
September 1st is Disaster Prevention Day. A course was held in Matsuyama City for disaster prevention specialists to learn about the role of disaster volunteers.
2024-09-01 14:38:00
Following the collision between a Philippine patrol vessel and a China Coast Guard vessel at Sabina Reef in the South China Sea, the Japanese ambassador to Manila and the U.S. State Department expressed concern and condemnation, and indicated support for the Philippines.
2024-09-01 14:37:00
In Shizuoka City, which suffered damage from record-breaking rains caused by Typhoon No. 10, applications for "disaster damage certificates," which are necessary for public assistance, have begun to be accepted.
2024-09-01 12:40:00
In Miyazaki City, where damage to homes was sustained by strong winds believed to be a tornado caused by Typhoon No. 10, disaster waste such as blown roof tiles is being collected.
2024-09-01 12:37:00
In an effort to support restaurants and other businesses affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Ishikawa Prefectural Music Hall, located in front of JR Kanazawa Station, began lending out the plaza and hall in front of its entrance free of charge from the 1st for food trucks and the sale of local specialties.
2024-09-01 12:14:00
In Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, where a "emergency safety assurance" was issued in some areas due to heavy rain on August 31st, residents were busy responding from the morning of September 1st, including sending their flooded cars for repairs.
2024-09-01 12:10:00
Heavy rains from Typhoon No. 10 caused a landslide on a mountain within the grounds of a strawberry farm in Shizuoka City, causing damage to agricultural greenhouses on the slope.
2024-09-01 10:35:00
Due to heavy rain, the Tokaido Shinkansen had suspended operations between Tokyo Station and Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture from the first train, but operations resumed just before 10:30 a.m. on September 2nd. Services were canceled between Mishima Station and Nagoya Station for the entire day on the 2nd, and the number of trains operating between Nagoya Station and Shin-Osaka Station was significantly reduced.
2024-09-01 10:31:00
Due to heavy rains caused by Typhoon No. 10, part of the mountain behind a temple in Shizuoka City has collapsed, causing damage to a cemetery.
2024-09-01 10:08:00
On the night of August 31, at an intersection in Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi Prefecture, two men and women were hit by a car while crossing the street, one of whom died. The police arrested the driver, a company employee, on the spot on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in injury, and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-01 10:05:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen, which has suspended operations on some sections due to the effects of Typhoon Faxai, is scheduled to operate normally from the first train on September 2. However, depending on the effects of the heavy rains that have fallen so far and future weather conditions, some trains may be suspended or the operation may be suspended for an extended period of time.
2024-09-01 10:03:00
On August 31, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers hit his 44th leadoff home run of the season against the Diamondbacks. Starting as leadoff hitter and designated hitter, Ohtani hit a curveball that was placed too softly in his first at-bat in the first inning, right after the ball was in play, and drove it to the back of center field. The ball was hit at a speed of 175.2 km/h and traveled 128 meters, making it Ohtani's second consecutive home run, tying his record of 44 home runs that earned him the home run title in the American League last season. Ohtani also widened his lead over Ozuna of the Braves, who is currently in second place in the National League home run rankings for this season, to seven home runs.
2024-09-01 09:14:00
Kimura Keiichi won the gold medal in the visually impaired class in the men's 50m freestyle swimming competition at the Paris Paralympics. For the blind athlete, this was his first gold medal in an event that could be described as "outside of his main profession," not only at the Paralympics but also at the World Championships. The biggest factor in this was the high level of "adjustment" he showed before the competition and after the qualifying rounds on the day of the competition. (Paralympics Reporting Team/Mochii Toshiya)
2024-09-01 06:36:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula, atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable in the Tokai, Kinki and Kanto regions, and there is a risk of very heavy rainfall in some areas. In the Tokai and Kanto regions, the ground has become loose due to the rain so far, so the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for continued vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas and overflowing rivers.
2024-09-01 06:34:00
Typhoon No. 10 continues to affect transportation.
2024-09-01 05:11:00
Keiichi Kimura, who has competed in five consecutive Olympic Games, won the gold medal in the men's 50-meter freestyle visually impaired swimming class.
2024-09-01 04:43:00
A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet that was intercepting a Russian missile attack crashed on Wednesday, but a major U.S. newspaper has reported that it may have been mistakenly shot down by the Ukrainian Patriot air defense system.
2024-09-01 04:19:00
A temporary pause in fighting in limited areas is scheduled to begin on the 1st in order to advance vaccinations against polio, which is a concern in the Gaza Strip. Residents of the Gaza Strip have been calling for a complete ceasefire, and the focus is on whether fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas will be halted.
2024-09-01 04:10:00
Recent research has revealed that the amount of carbon released in the form of carbon dioxide and other gases during the devastating wildfires that occurred in Canada last year exceeded the amount of carbon emitted in Japan from the use of fossil fuels such as oil in a year two years ago.
2024-09-01 03:13:00
It has been eight months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which left 341 people dead and three still missing, and in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, securing stable housing has become a challenge.
2024-09-01 02:46:00
In response to the issue of people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red koji ingredients developing kidney diseases and other problems, from September 1st, businesses that manufacture and sell functional foods will be required to report information about health damage.
