2024-09-21 20:10:00
Japan Post revealed that some post offices had been using customer information from Japan Post Bank without prior consent to attract customers to events and to solicit insurance. As this may violate the Insurance Business Act, Japan Post has instructed post offices nationwide to cancel these events.
2024-09-21 20:03:00
As September marks 22 years since the Japan-North Korea summit in which North Korea acknowledged the abductions, a rally was held in Saitama City calling for the rescue of victims whose safety is unknown. The eldest son of Yaeko Taguchi, whose mother was abducted when she was one year old, called for government efforts to ensure her early return.
2024-09-21 19:38:00
The LDP presidential election is now less than a week away, with the vote taking place on the 27th of next week. Candidates are stepping up their efforts to expand support by making speeches and visiting various locations over the final weekend of the three-day holiday.
2024-09-21 19:37:00
The Nanaura district of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which is now isolated from the rest of the city due to the recent heavy rains, was also affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and continues to be isolated. A man who lives in the Nanaura district said, "My cell phone isn't working and I can't contact my wife. It's the same as it was during the Noto Peninsula earthquake."
2024-09-21 19:31:00
With the voting day for the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election approaching on the 23rd, the four candidates spoke out in debate about the policies they consider important.
2024-09-21 19:11:00
On the 20th, the Israeli military carried out an airstrike in Beirut, the capital of neighboring Lebanon, killing a senior member of the Shiite Islamic organization Hezbollah. The Israeli government has emphasized its intention to continue attacks on Hezbollah, and there are concerns that the exchange of attacks between the two sides will intensify, leading to an escalation of the conflict.
2024-09-21 18:48:00
The government announced that it would expand medical assistance for "A-bomb survivors" in Nagasaki, and provide them with the same assistance as atomic bomb survivors. On the other hand, it indicated its intention to appeal the ruling by the Nagasaki District Court that recognized some atomic bomb survivors as atomic bomb victims.
2024-09-21 18:44:00
On the 21st, Sri Lanka, which has fallen into a de facto default due to the effects of a serious economic crisis, is holding a presidential election. The biggest issue is whether or not to continue the austerity measures that the incumbent has been implementing to revive the economy, and depending on the outcome of the election, this could have an impact on the debt restructuring initiative led by Japan.
2024-09-21 18:12:00
On the evening of the 21st, a kayak carrying six people capsized off the coast of Enoshima in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and they were thrown into the sea. All six people managed to reach nearby rocks on their own and are safe. The Japan Coast Guard and others are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-21 18:10:00
A senior U.S. government official announced plans to strengthen cooperation among maritime security authorities, including by starting an initiative to have personnel from each country board U.S. Coast Guard vessels, in conjunction with the four-nation summit of Japan, the United States, Australia and India to be held on the 21st.
2024-09-21 17:59:00
On the 14th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on the 21st, 24-year-old sekiwake Onosato won his 13th match, winning his second championship in two tournaments since this year's Summer Tournament, without waiting for the final day.
2024-09-21 17:13:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, four workers who were working on restoration work for the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, are missing. The scene was near the Nakaya Tunnel in Monzen Town, Wajima City, and at the time, about 60 workers were working on restoration work for the Noto Peninsula earthquake, but it is possible that they were caught in soil and sand that had flowed onto a nearby national highway.
2024-09-21 17:09:00
According to JR Yamagata Branch, due to the heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen will be suspended until the last train on both the inbound and outbound lines between Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station on the 21st. In addition, heavy rain is expected on the 22nd, so service will be suspended between Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station for the entire day. JR East is urging people to check the latest operating status on its website.
2024-09-21 16:09:00
Former ozeki Takakeisho, who retired from sumo on the 20th, held a press conference and reflected on his life in the sumo ring, saying, "I'm burned out. I've had a wonderful sumo career."
2024-09-21 15:56:00
September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day. In Tokyo's Adachi Ward, an event was held where people could experience what it feels like to have dementia using virtual reality (VR) technology.
2024-09-21 14:09:00
Due to the heavy rains, some areas of Ishikawa Prefecture are experiencing issues with mobile phone services, either unavailable or difficult to connect.
2024-09-21 12:55:00
Ishikawa Prefecture was hit by record-breaking rainfall, including torrential rainfall, due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for the prefecture just before 11:00 a.m. This is the highest level of information out of five alert levels, Level 5, so please be on maximum alert and take any action that may save your life. Weather forecaster Miki Katayama explains the outlook for the future. *The video is 2 minutes and 29 seconds long and was broadcast on the noon news on the 21st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-09-21 12:46:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, who became the first player in Major League history to achieve the "50-50" feat of hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 or more bases in a single season, hit his 52nd home run in two consecutive games in a game against the Rockies on the 20th, the day after the season began.
2024-09-21 12:45:00
On the 20th, leading American newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal reported that American semiconductor giant Qualcomm had approached fellow company Intel about a takeover.
2024-09-21 12:26:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rain had caused flooding in seven rivers flowing through the cities of Suzu, Wajima, and Noto by noon on the 21st.
2024-09-21 12:15:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has requested the Self-Defense Forces to be deployed to the disaster area, as special warnings have been issued for the cities of Wajima, Suzu, and Noto, and there is an increased risk of widespread damage from heavy rain.
2024-09-21 12:14:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 11:00 a.m., one person is missing in Wajima City due to the heavy rain. There has also been a lot of damage caused by flooding under the floors, and two people have climbed onto the roof of a building and are calling for rescue. Furthermore, according to the police, there is information that a landslide has occurred in Wajima City and people are left behind.
2024-09-21 12:12:00
Following the issuance of a special heavy rain warning for the cities of Wajima, Suzu, and Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a press conference at noon.
2024-09-21 12:02:00
According to the Ishikawa Prefecture River Division, heavy rain caused flooding near the Sasagawa Bridge Observation Station on the Kamimachi River, which flows through Noto Town, at 11:30 a.m. on the 21st.
2024-09-21 11:58:00
According to the Ishikawa Prefectural River Division, heavy rain caused flooding near the Kashiwarabashi Observation Station on the Ukai River, which flows through Suzu City, at 10:40 a.m. on the 21st. In addition, flooding also occurred near the Shinbashi Observation Station on the Kawarada River, which flows through Wajima City, at 10:40 a.m.
2024-09-21 10:52:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, and the town of Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, at 10:50 a.m. earlier today. There is a very high possibility that serious damage from flooding and landslides has already occurred in Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-09-21 10:47:00
An image taken around 9am on the 21st in the center of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, shows roads and sidewalks covered in brown water. You can see that the water is up to about half the height of the tires of a moving car. A 60-year-old man who runs a nearby coffee shop and took the photo said, "The water level suddenly increased in about an hour. After the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the drainage in this area has become poor, so I think that may be what's affecting it."
2024-09-21 10:46:00
At 10:00 a.m., Suzu City in Ishikawa Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 5,544 households and 11,629 people throughout the city, citing the increased risk of disaster due to heavy rain. Wajima City issued evacuation orders to 8,867 households and 18,180 people in 12 districts of the city at 7:22 a.m. An "evacuation order" is information on alert level 4 out of 5 levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-09-21 10:42:00
According to a 58-year-old man who runs a guesthouse in Kawaimachi, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the rain started to get heavier around 8am on the 21st, causing the road in front of the guesthouse to flood. The rain continued to fall, and by around 9am the road was flooded up to knee height, with rainwater running into the guesthouse grounds. The man said, "I think the water probably reaches down to the floor. I've lived here for over 50 years and this is the first time I've seen anything like this. The forecast is for more rain, so I'm worried."
2024-09-21 10:34:00
According to the Suzu Fire Department in Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rain has caused mudslides onto National Route 249 in Shimizu Town, Suzu City, making it impassable.
2024-09-21 10:23:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the northern part of Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the hour leading up to 10 a.m. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is calling for people to ensure their safety.
2024-09-21 10:16:00
At Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, where reconstruction work is underway following a fire, ahead of its reopening to the public in December, events have begun where craftsmen involved in the construction are demonstrating the restoration work, with many local residents showing great interest in the work, which makes use of traditional techniques.
2024-09-21 09:58:00
Prime Minister Kishida departed for the United States to attend the Japan-U.S. Summit and the Quad Summit of Japan, the United States, Australia, and India. Prior to this, he expressed his intention to further deepen cooperation toward the realization of a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" through the summit and to use this to contribute to regional stability.
2024-09-21 09:48:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the eastern part of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the hour leading up to 9:30 a.m. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is calling for people to ensure their safety.
2024-09-21 09:43:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 110 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 9:20 a.m. in the western area of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. 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.
2024-09-21 09:42:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 9:10 a.m. in the central part of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. 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.
2024-09-21 09:34:00
At 9:07 a.m. on the 21st, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced "Information on significant heavy rainfall," stating that a linear precipitation band had formed in Noto, Ishikawa 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.
2024-09-21 09:02:00
In order to strengthen support for "atomic bomb survivors" who were not recognized as atomic bomb survivors because they were located outside the areas designated by the government at the time of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Prime Minister Kishida announced a policy to expand the scope of those eligible for medical expense assistance.
2024-09-21 08:39:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 8,867 households and 18,180 people in 12 districts of the city at 7:22 a.m. on the 21st, citing a high risk of landslides due to heavy rain. An evacuation order is a level 4 warning out of five levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-09-21 08:35:00
According to JR East, JR Chuo Line rapid trains are suspended on both the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station due to a fatal accident that occurred at Kunitachi Station just before 8:00 a.m. on the 21st. Local trains are operating as usual.
2024-09-21 08:34:00
According to JR Yamagata Branch, due to heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen will be suspended on both lines between Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station for the entire day on the 21st.
2024-09-21 08:19:00
Citing a high risk of landslides, Higashine City in Yamagata Prefecture issued evacuation orders for the Iri Daiichi District, Iri Daini District, Numazawa District, Nishihara District, Kamiakudo District, and Shimoakudo District at 6:30 a.m. on the 21st. An evacuation order is equivalent to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the city has opened evacuation shelters at Takasaki Community Center and Togo Community Center and is calling for people to evacuate.
2024-09-21 08:05:00
On the 20th, the New York Stock Exchange saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise slightly on expectations of future interest rate cuts, hitting a new record high for the second consecutive day.
2024-09-21 07:29:00
The forest fire that broke out in Yamaguchi City on the 18th of this month has been weakened by the spraying of water overnight, but it has not yet been put out. The city continues to issue evacuation orders to 33 households in the vicinity.
2024-09-21 07:11:00
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition leader who was released from prison in a major prison swap, held a press conference in Britain in which he said the Russian people are being oppressed by the Putin regime and called for the failure of the military invasion of Ukraine and the establishment of a democratic political system.
2024-09-21 07:01:00
In the United States, early voting has begun in some states, including the southern state of Virginia, ahead of the November presidential election.
2024-09-21 06:56:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, heavy rain is likely to fall in Tohoku, Niigata Prefecture, and Hokuriku on the 22nd and Sunday, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on high alert for landslides, river flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas, as well as for strong winds. On the 22nd, a low pressure system that will transform from a typhoon will pass through, which could cause rough weather over a wide area, including Western Japan, so please pay close attention to the latest weather information.
2024-09-21 06:52:00
During a visit to Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced her intention to provide Ukraine with a loan of up to approximately 5.6 trillion yen, using the profits from interest on Russian assets frozen by sanctions.
2024-09-21 06:29:00
Sri Lanka, which is facing a de facto default on its debt in 2022 due to the effects of a serious economic crisis, will hold a presidential election on the 21st. There is strong public opposition to the austerity measures that the current administration has been pushing forward with in an effort to revive the economy, and depending on the outcome of the election, this could also have an impact on the debt restructuring that Japan has been leading.
2024-09-21 06:17:00
On the 20th, the Israeli military announced that it had carried out an airstrike on Beirut, the capital of neighboring Lebanon, killing a senior member of the Shiite Islamic organization Hezbollah. As multiple communications devices exploded in Lebanon and Hezbollah showed signs of retaliating against Israel, concerns are growing that the intensification of the attacks could lead to an escalation of the conflict.
2024-09-21 06:14:00
The PTA, which is a group of parents who work together with schools to watch over their children on their way to and from school, provide security at school sports days, etc., is now at a crossroads. It has been revealed that the number of members of the national PTA has decreased by 910,000, or about 10%, in the five years up to last year, due to a series of organizations withdrawing from the organization.
2024-09-21 06:03:00
The Chinese government announced that it has reached an agreement with Japan to gradually resume imports of Japanese seafood, which had been completely suspended following the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant by Tokyo Electric Power Co. However, the timing of the resumption of imports remains unclear, as Japan must fully meet certain demands before imports can resume.
2024-09-21 05:49:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to relax the conditions for medical expense assistance and expand the scope of relief for "A-bomb survivors" who were not recognized as A-bomb victims because they were outside the areas designated by the government when the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki City. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kishida, Nagasaki Governor Oishi and others are scheduled to discuss on the 21st whether to appeal the ruling by the Nagasaki District Court that recognized some A-bomb survivors as A-bomb victims.
2024-09-21 05:39:00
Due to maintenance inspections being carried out on the earthquake and tsunami observation network in place off the coast from Hokkaido to the Kanto region, if an earthquake occurs off the coast from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture over the eight days from the 24th to November, the issuance of the Emergency Earthquake Alert may be delayed by up to 15 seconds.
2024-09-21 05:31:00
In the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election, none of the four candidates received a majority in the first round of voting, and it is likely that a runoff election will be held between the top two candidates. As the voting day approaches on the 23rd, it is expected that each camp will become more active in their negotiations in preparation for how to respond in the runoff election.
