2024-09-14 21:57:00
Due to the approach of Typhoon Hagibis and heavy rains, the town of Setouchi on Amami Oshima in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an evacuation order to all 5,081 households and 8,160 people in the town at 8:50 p.m. The information corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the town is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-09-14 20:50:00
For the first time, details have been revealed about an incident that could be called the "fourth radiation exposure," following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Bikini incident in which the Daigo Fukuryu Maru was exposed to radiation. In 1958, 66 years ago, a Japan Coast Guard vessel encountered a US hydrogen bomb test in the Pacific Ocean and was exposed to radiation. One crew member died of acute myeloid leukemia the following year, but the government said the radiation dose was so small that it was difficult to make a direct connection. NHK has now obtained and analyzed a report from a US military doctor who was dispatched immediately after the exposure, and has found that it pointed out that some crew members had serious physical abnormalities, such as a severe decrease in white blood cells.
2024-09-14 20:20:00
Regarding the issue of Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito being accused of suspected power harassment, Governor Saito said that he would "decide based on the provisions of the law" how to respond if a motion of no confidence against him were passed, and reiterated his intention to consider dissolving the prefectural assembly, without ruling out the possibility of doing so.
2024-09-14 19:00:00
Yui Ohashi, who won two gold medals in swimming at the Tokyo Olympics, finished second in the 200m individual medley for adult women at the National Sports Festival, finishing her last race as an active athlete. Looking back on her career, Ohashi said with tears in her eyes, "It was a dream-like swimming career."
2024-09-14 18:20:00
Taiwanese authorities announced that they had discovered a rubber boat near the coast of northern Taiwan and had detained a Chinese national who is believed to have been a stowaway. In June of this year, a former Chinese military major invaded Taiwan in a small boat, and Taiwanese authorities are stepping up their vigilance against intrusions from China.
2024-09-14 18:17:00
A large-scale tourism expo was held in China ahead of next month's long holiday, with local governments across Japan showcasing the attractions of their respective tourist destinations.
2024-09-14 18:05:00
On the afternoon of the 14th, a fire broke out on a bus on the Hokkaido Expressway in Eniwa City, Hokkaido, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing. No injuries were reported.
2024-09-14 17:59:00
One week has passed since the announcement of the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election, and the four candidates have all criticized the candidates in the LDP presidential election for being reluctant to resolve the issue of politics and money.
2024-09-14 17:34:00
People who ran shops on Asaichi Street in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, held an event near Asaichi Street to sell local specialties and other items.
2024-09-14 14:38:00
Astros pitcher Yusei Kikuchi started against the Angels on the 13th, pitching well and holding the opposing team to just three runs in the seventh inning, earning his ninth win of the season.
2024-09-14 14:18:00
China released key economic statistics for last month, showing a slowdown in indicators showing trends in consumption and corporate production. Investment in real estate development also continued to decline significantly, and the economic recovery remains weak.
2024-09-14 13:14:00
China's new home price index fell in 67 of the country's 70 major cities last month from the previous month, accounting for more than 95% of cities, as real estate prices continue to stagnate.
2024-09-14 12:58:00
At Hitsujigaoka Observatory, one of Sapporo's tourist attractions, cleaning work was carried out on the statue of Dr. Clark, which serves as the observation deck's symbol.
2024-09-14 12:46:00
On the 13th, Red Sox player Yoshida Masataka played as the designated hitter and fourth batter in the game against the New York Yankees and recorded two hits, including a two-run homer to score the team's first run. However, the team was defeated in an upset by Aaron Judge, who is the home run leader in both leagues, who hit his 52nd grand slam of the season.
2024-09-14 12:36:00
The intense heat will continue from Western Japan to the Kanto region on the 14th, with some areas experiencing extremely hot days with temperatures reaching over 35 degrees from the morning. Please continue to take measures to prevent heatstroke, such as drinking plenty of water.
2024-09-14 12:33:00
Nine candidates are running for the LDP presidential election, the highest number ever under the current system, and the main issues at stake are party reform in response to the politics and money issue and the nature of political reform. An open debate was held by the Japan National Press Club, where the debate is being discussed. We are providing a simultaneous broadcast of the debate.
2024-09-14 12:22:00
On the night of the 13th, a house in Ninomiya Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, was completely burned down, and two bodies were found in the ruins. After the fire, the couple in their 90s who lived in the house could not be contacted, and the police are currently investigating whether they are the deceased.
2024-09-14 12:21:00
US President Biden and UK Prime Minister Tom Starmer met and exchanged views on Ukraine's request to lift restrictions on long-range weapons that could be used to attack Russian territory, but did not make a decision and said they would continue the discussions. In this situation, President Zelensky said "a strong decision is needed" and once again called for the lifting of the restrictions to be expedited.
2024-09-14 12:00:00
JR Central has announced that it has confirmed cases where pressure beyond the guidelines set by the company was being applied when attaching wheels to axles on some of its conventional line vehicles.
2024-09-14 11:47:00
The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, in which 4-ton danjiri floats race through the city in spectacular fashion, began in Osaka on the 14th.
2024-09-14 11:38:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers played against the Braves on the 13th, but was hitless in four at-bats and his team lost.
2024-09-14 11:21:00
The Biden administration in the United States has made a final decision to raise tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) on the 27th of this month. Tariffs on Chinese-made EVs will be raised to 100%, four times the current level.
2024-09-14 10:49:00
Directors of the Japanese and Russian foreign ministries met in Moscow, with the Japanese side once again calling for an immediate halt to the invasion of Ukraine and strongly urged that former residents of the Northern Territories be allowed to resume visits to their ancestors' graves as soon as possible, which had been postponed.
2024-09-14 10:22:00
Dodgers manager Roberts commented on the possibility of Shohei Ohtani, who is continuing his rehabilitation as a pitcher, pitching in the playoffs, saying, "The chances are very low, but it's not zero."
2024-09-14 09:13:00
The U.S. State Department has pointed out that the Russian state-run media outlet RT not only spreads Russian government propaganda but also effectively acts as an intelligence agency, and announced that it will work with allies and others to strengthen its response to threats posed by Russian intelligence activities.
2024-09-14 07:59:00
A ceremony was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to ring the "Peace Bell," a gift from Japan, and Secretary-General Guterres called for "the need to foster a culture of peace," with the protracted fighting in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip in mind.
2024-09-14 07:57:00
A 62-year-old employee of an NHK affiliate was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for punching a station employee in the face near the ticket gates of JR Shibuya Station. It is believed that he was drunk at the time.
2024-09-14 07:38:00
The Biden administration in the United States has announced that it will review the system, claiming that Chinese fashion online shopping sites are abusing the US tax-free system for small packages, allowing large quantities of cheap products to flood into the country.
2024-09-14 07:34:00
Typhoon No. 13 is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture with a strong wind area by the night of the 14th, and the Amami region and the Nansei Islands are likely to experience strong winds and very strong winds, causing severe seas. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people in the Amami region to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves and landslides, and is also calling for people in Okinawa to be on alert for strong winds and high waves.
2024-09-14 07:19:00
Devastating floods have hit western and central African countries, including Nigeria and Chad, and the United Nations is calling for assistance, saying 4 million people in the region have been affected by floods this year, some of whom have lost their homes.
2024-09-14 06:45:00
On the 13th, in the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election, the four candidates debated the form of energy policy, including nuclear power.
2024-09-14 06:42:00
One of the main issues at stake in the LDP presidential election is how to reform the party and politics in the wake of the politics and money scandal. Debates are being held over how to deal with the failure to report on political funds and how to handle the "policy activity expenses" paid by the party to lawmakers.
2024-09-14 06:28:00
In order to enable foreign travelers to quickly complete procedures at the airport, the government has decided to fully introduce a system that will allow immigration and customs procedures to be completed all at once at three airports - Haneda, Narita, and Kansai - by the end of this fiscal year.
2024-09-14 06:25:00
In response to the allegations against Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture over power harassment, all political parties and independent members of the prefectural assembly are expected to jointly submit a motion of no confidence on the first day of the regular assembly session on the 19th of next week. Governor Saito has indicated that he will consider dissolving the prefectural assembly if the motion is passed, and the governor's decision will be the biggest focus of attention.
2024-09-14 05:41:00
It has been one week since Typhoon Hagibis, which temporarily developed into a ferocious storm in the South China Sea, hit Vietnam on the 14th. More than 250 people have been confirmed dead in the area so far due to landslides and floods, and the Vietnamese government has said that this is "the most serious damage in the past 60 years."
2024-09-14 05:38:00
Amid speculation that President Biden will block Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, a major American steel manufacturer, the Washington Post reported that a White House official suggested that President Biden may not make a decision anytime soon, following strong opposition that the plan would be a blow to the local economy if it were to fail.
2024-09-14 05:35:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky touted the success of the cross-border attack into western Russia, saying it had slowed the advance of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine.
