2025-04-06 22:02:00
Regarding the tariff measures by the United States, Prime Minister Ishiba stated that there are signs of instability in global financial markets and instructed Finance Minister Kato and others to closely monitor future developments and respond appropriately.
2025-04-06 20:57:00
On the 6th, it was confirmed that a pipe drawing water from a dam broke in the mountains near a hydroelectric power plant in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, causing water to flow downstream and causing a large landslide. According to Niigata Prefecture, no one was injured, and they are investigating the cause of the pipe breakage.
2025-04-06 20:01:00
The Akita mayoral election, which was contested between the incumbent and a newcomer, took place on the 6th, and the newcomer, former prefectural assembly member Jun Numatani (52), was assured of his first victory.
2025-04-06 20:00:00
In the Akita Prefectural gubernatorial election, which was contested between three newcomers, former prefectural assembly member Kenta Suzuki (49) beat out the former vice governor and others to secure his first victory.
2025-04-06 18:39:00
Rakuten Securities, a major online securities company, has been hit by a series of incidents in which users' accounts have been hijacked and traded without their consent, but it has now been discovered that similar incidents have been confirmed at four other securities companies, including Nomura Securities and SBI Securities. It is believed that account information is being stolen from users using methods such as phishing scams, and each company is calling for caution.
2025-04-06 18:33:00
As talks for a ceasefire continue in Ukraine, Ukrainian military officials said on the 2nd that Russian attacks are increasing on all fronts.
2025-04-06 18:25:00
In areas affected by the major earthquake in central Myanmar, heavy rain fell in many areas from the night of the 5th to the morning of the 6th, making the situation even more difficult for people who lost their homes in the earthquake and are forced to live outdoors.
2025-04-06 18:10:00
According to the 7th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, they received information that a doctor helicopter went missing off the coast of Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture, just before 3:00 p.m. on the 6th. The Coast Guard has set up a response headquarters and is dispatching patrol boats and aircraft to conduct search operations.
2025-04-06 17:44:00
As prices continue to soar, rents for rental properties are rising. University students in Tokyo are expressing concern about the rent hike, and in some cases it is even affecting their relocation plans. We investigated the real estate situation in Tokyo to find out why rents are rising.
2025-04-06 17:37:00
The third round of the F1 series, the pinnacle of automobile racing, the final of the Japanese Grand Prix, was held at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, and the only Japanese athlete to compete, Yuki Tsunoda, finished in 12th place.
2025-04-06 17:08:00
A new ship-specific transport unit has been launched to enable the swift transport of Self-Defense Force troops and equipment to remote islands in the southwestern region, and a completion ceremony for its formation was held at the Kure Base in Hiroshima Prefecture on the 6th.
2025-04-06 17:07:00
On the 6th, a tourist train operated by Ishikawa Prefecture's third-sector company, Noto Railway, which had suspended operations due to damage to tourist sites and other areas caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January last year, resumed operation for the first time in about a year and three months.
2025-04-06 16:44:00
On the 4th, the Metropolitan Police announced that they had charged British comedian and actor Russell Brand with sexual assault and other offences against multiple women. Brand is one of the most popular comedians in the UK, including as a radio presenter for the public broadcaster BBC, and the charges have caused a stir.
2025-04-06 15:07:00
As U.S. President Donald Trump steps up tariff measures against various countries, Elon Musk, a key figure in the administration, has expressed his hope that tariffs between the U.S. and Europe will eventually be reduced to zero.
2025-04-06 15:02:00
On the morning of the 5th, two China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and after sailing within the territorial waters for about 25 hours, both vessels left the territorial waters by 11:00 a.m. on the 6th. The Japan Coast Guard continues to warn and monitor the vessels to ensure they do not re-enter the territorial waters.
2025-04-06 14:06:00
A 16-year-old girl believed to be the mother of a newborn baby was arrested by police on the 6th on suspicion of abandoning the baby's body at her home in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture.
2025-04-06 13:46:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, visited the Imperial Palace on the 6th and reported to the Emperor that he had enrolled in university.
2025-04-06 10:42:00
In the United States, people opposed to the Trump administration held large-scale demonstrations across the country, voicing their opposition to President Trump and businessman Elon Musk's efforts to cut government spending, including by laying off federal government employees.
2025-04-06 08:44:00
Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki took to the mound for his third major league game, pitching until the middle of the fifth inning with the Phillies leading by one point before being replaced. Although his first major league win was in sight, the Dodgers won the game 3-1, and are off to a good start with 9 wins and 1 loss in the first 10 games since the start of the season.
2025-04-06 08:15:00
A senior official from the Ukrainian presidential administration who attended talks with the United States regarding the situation in Ukraine gave an exclusive interview to NHK and argued that the only way to force Russia to change its behavior and agree to a ceasefire is for the United States, Europe, and others to work in unison and continue to apply pressure.
2025-04-06 06:52:00
ETC lanes have been closed one after another on expressways in seven prefectures, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, due to a system failure since just after 1:00 a.m. on the 6th. There is no prospect of them being restored.
2025-04-06 06:51:00
Due to the influence of cold air above, the atmospheric conditions in the Kinki and Tokai regions have become very unstable, causing localized heavy rain. In western Japan on the 6th, and in eastern Japan on the 7th, caution is advised against lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other violent gusts of wind, as well as hail.
2025-04-06 06:27:00
As the Israeli military continues its attacks on the Gaza Strip due to the deadlock in ceasefire talks with the Islamic group Hamas, many Israeli citizens are holding daily rallies calling for the release of the hostages through negotiations with Hamas.
2025-04-06 06:24:00
Following the devastating earthquake in central Myanmar, UN Under-Secretary-General Fletcher, who is the top UN humanitarian official, visited the area and then spoke to NHK in an interview. In the disaster-stricken areas, he said the situation is even more severe, with refugees who had fled fighting between the military and pro-democracy forces having once again lost their homes due to the earthquake, and called on the international community to cooperate in providing relief.
2025-04-06 06:19:00
Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol has been staying at the presidential residence since his impeachment and is expected to leave soon. Local media reports that in addition to the charges of treason he was charged with in relation to the "emergency martial law," investigations are expected to get into full swing.
2025-04-06 06:11:00
On the 5th, the Trump administration in the United States implemented measures to impose a uniform 10% tariff on all countries and regions, and on the 9th, it plans to impose "reciprocal tariffs" on countries and regions with which the United States has a large trade deficit. China has responded by announcing countermeasures, and concerns are growing about the serious impact that intensifying trade friction will have on the global economy.
