2025-01-04 22:17:00
There have been a series of accidents while removing snow in various places. It is dangerous to try to remove snow from the roof when there is a large amount of snow piled up. Elderly people in particular should ask for help from others or consider moving to a sturdy building or evacuation shelter as soon as possible.
2025-01-04 20:18:00
An event called "Kamasu-biraki," in which offerings made at New Year's visits to the shrine are counted, was held at a shrine in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture.
2025-01-04 19:56:00
NHK has confirmed from a related party that North Korean soldiers who were deployed to Russia to take part in the fighting with the Ukrainian army are wearing military uniforms believed to be those of the Russian army, possibly trying to conceal their identities. The situation in Ukraine is becoming more complicated with the deployment of North Korean troops. What are the intentions of each side? What will happen this year?
2025-01-04 19:08:00
How will the political situation develop this year? On the 4th, the leaders of the opposition parties held a series of press conferences to mark the start of the year. Among them, Noda, leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said that he would like to at least ensure that the ruling party does not win a majority in the seats up for election in the summer.
2025-01-04 18:56:00
Israeli media reported that talks between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas toward a ceasefire and the release of hostages resumed in the new year with Qatar acting as an intermediary.
2025-01-04 17:47:00
Keihin Kyuko Railway has suspended operations on both lines between Yokohama Station and Kamiooka Station due to a fire that broke out along the line. There is no prospect of resuming operations.
2025-01-04 17:41:00
On the morning of the 4th, in Oma Town, Aomori Prefecture, known for its "Oma tuna," the first bluefin tuna caught this year was shipped out for the first auction to be held at Toyosu Market in Tokyo and other locations.
2025-01-04 16:59:00
Rui Hachimura of the NBA (American professional basketball) Lakers scored 13 points in a game against the Hawks on the 3rd, his first double-digit score in three games, contributing to his team's second consecutive win.
2025-01-04 16:29:00
The oldest person in Japan, and possibly even the world, a woman living in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, passed away on December 29th. She was 116 years old.
2025-01-04 15:13:00
A New Year's fire brigade parade was held in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rains, and demonstrated its water spraying skills in the hope of a peaceful year.
2025-01-04 15:11:00
According to police and fire departments, a car crashed into a soba restaurant in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture on the afternoon of the 4th.
2025-01-04 14:33:00
A year has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, but a survey by the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry has found that only around 60% of businesses producing traditional crafts such as Wajima lacquerware in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, have resumed operations.
2025-01-04 13:52:00
From January 1st to January 3rd, there have been a series of cases in Tokyo of elderly people choking on mochi and being taken to hospitals, with two people dying. The Tokyo Fire Department is urging people to be careful, such as cutting mochi into small pieces to make them easier to eat.
2025-01-04 13:47:00
According to the Tohoku Electric Power Network, the power outage occurred in Akita Prefecture just after noon on the 4th, and as of 12:25 p.m., approximately 1,000 households were without power.
2025-01-04 11:58:00
The rush to return home for people who spent the New Year holidays in their hometowns or tourist spots peaks on the 4th, with bullet trains and flights being crowded from the morning.
2025-01-04 11:54:00
A New York court has announced that the sentencing for the trial in which U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was found guilty of soliciting hush money for an extramarital affair will be handed down on January 10, before the inauguration.
2025-01-04 11:46:00
In an effort to eliminate the problem of finding somewhere to leave children once they reach elementary school age, and the resulting difficulty in balancing work and childcare, Toshima Ward in Tokyo will begin an initiative to have first-graders start school earlier from January.
2025-01-04 08:45:00
In the United States, a new Congress, in which the Republican Party holds the majority in both the House and the Senate, convened on the 3rd, and Republican Johnson was re-elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives. However, he was only re-elected after some rebel lawmakers were persuaded, and American media reports that this marks an uneasy start to the running of Congress under the incoming Trump administration.
2025-01-04 06:22:00
Due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure patterns and strong cold air, snow has increased mainly along the mountains on the Japan Sea side from northern Japan to eastern Japan, and in some places the snowfall is more than three times the average. Please be aware of the impact on traffic as people are rushing to return home.
2025-01-04 05:20:00
The foreign ministers of Germany and France visited Syria on behalf of the European Union, where the dictatorial regime collapsed last month, and told the interim government that a prerequisite for assistance would be for it to work toward building a democratic nation.
2025-01-04 05:12:00
In a public opinion poll conducted in Ukraine, where Russian military aggression continues, 64% of respondents supported a scenario in which Russia would continue its occupation of four eastern and southern regions as well as Crimea, but Ukraine would join NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and gain true security as the war came to an end.
2025-01-04 05:09:00
On the 3rd, the Joint Investigation Headquarters attempted to execute an arrest warrant for South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, who declared "emergency martial law," but was prevented from doing so by the Presidential Security Service. The Joint Investigation Headquarters said that it would be virtually impossible to execute the warrant as long as security continues, but the Security Service has not changed its stance of refusing to comply, and the outcome of the investigation remains unclear.
2025-01-04 04:59:00
Prime Minister Ishiba wants to increase the frequency of discussions on the introduction of a selective separate surnames system for married couples, but there are strong voices of caution within the Liberal Democratic Party. In this situation, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, taking into account its situation as a minority ruling party, plans to submit the necessary bills to the regular Diet session with the aim of introducing the system, and discussions are expected to become more lively.
2025-01-04 04:40:00
In response to President Biden's injunction against Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, a major American steel manufacturer, Nippon Steel has decided to file a lawsuit against the U.S. government, claiming that the injunction violates due process and laws.
