Social News(2023/08/12)
Typhoon No. 7 around 15th (Tuesday) at the beginning of the week, approaching/landing between Tokai and Shikoku
2023-08-12 22:03:00
The strong typhoon No. 7 is moving northward near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is expected that the Pacific side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far away from the typhoon, will be severe with swells. The typhoon is likely to approach Shikoku from the Tokai region and make landfall on Tuesday, the 15th of next week, with a strong wind area.
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Stabbed 2-year-old eldest daughter with a knife or arrested mother on suspicion of attempted murder Saitama
2023-08-12 21:01:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, a 31-year-old mother was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for trying to kill her 2-year-old eldest daughter with a knife at a house in Saitama City. According to police, her eldest daughter was not in a life-threatening condition, and her mother told her investigators that she was "worried about her relationship with her family."
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Typhoon No. 7 Possibility of planned suspension on Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen
2023-08-12 20:44:00
The impact on traffic due to the approaching Typhoon No. 7 is summarized.
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80 dead in Hawaii wildfires as warning sirens go off
2023-08-12 20:38:00
The death toll from wildfires on Maui, Hawaii, has risen to 80. At the time of the outbreak, it was known that there was no evidence that a siren calling for caution to residents had been activated, and the Attorney General of Hawaii announced that it would verify whether the response to the wildfire was appropriate.
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38 years since the JAL plane crash, memorial service for the bereaved family for the first time in 4 years
2023-08-12 20:12:00
In 12 days, it will be 38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash that killed 520 people. In Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, where the crash site was, the bereaved family participated for the first time in four years and a memorial service was held.
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Hokkaido Lake Shikotsu A man drowned and died Did you try to help a junior high school son?
2023-08-12 19:26:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, two junior high school students, a son and a father, drowned at Lake Shikotsu in Chitose City, Hokkaido, and the 46-year-old father died at the hospital where he was transported. Police say the father may have been trying to save his drowning son.
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80 dead in Hawaii wildfires as warning sirens go off
2023-08-12 19:10:00
The death toll from wildfires on Maui, Hawaii, has risen to 80. At the time of the outbreak, it was known that there was no evidence that a siren calling for caution to residents had been activated, and the Attorney General of Hawaii announced that it would verify whether the response to the wildfire was appropriate.
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A man died of heatstroke in a housing complex in Nikaho, Akita
2023-08-12 19:09:00
On the 12th, a man was found dead in a housing complex in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, with symptoms that appeared to be heat stroke, and his death was confirmed on the spot. Police are investigating the details of the 71-year-old man who lives in this room.
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Typhoon No. 7 around 15th (Tuesday) at the beginning of the week, approaching/landing between Tokai and Shikoku
2023-08-12 19:07:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is moving northward near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is expected to cause a big swell along the Pacific Ocean side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far from the typhoon. The typhoon is likely to approach Shikoku from the Tokai region and make landfall on Tuesday, the 15th of next week, with a strong wind area.
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A passenger car hits a man preparing for the fair The driver abandons the car and escapes Yokohama
2023-08-12 18:50:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, in Yokohama City, a passenger car hit a staff who was preparing for the festival, and then collided with a nearby guardrail and stopped. The staff was slightly injured and the driver abandoned the car and ran away, so the police are investigating the whereabouts of the escaped driver as a hit-and-run case.
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38 years since the JAL plane crash, memorial service for the bereaved family for the first time in 4 years
2023-08-12 18:47:00
On August 12th, it will be 38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash that killed 520 people. In Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, which was the crash site, the bereaved family participated for the first time in four years and a memorial service is being held.
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More than 39 degrees in Gifu, dangerous heat expected tomorrow Severe caution against heat stroke
2023-08-12 18:43:00
On the 12th, the temperature rose in eastern and western Japan, and in Gifu Prefecture, the daytime temperature exceeded 39 degrees Celsius, resulting in intense heat in various places. Dangerous heat is expected mainly in western Japan on the 13th, so please continue to be extremely vigilant against heatstroke, such as frequently rehydrating.
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Mr. Shuichi Ichikawa and Ms. Rumiko Masumoto 45 years after the abduction Petition for rescue
2023-08-12 18:18:00
On August 12, it will have been 45 years since Shuichi Ichikawa and Rumiko Masumoto were abducted by North Korea on the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture. I want to make time for them to laugh and spend time in Japan.I want Prime Minister Kishida to express his intentions to North Korea more strongly."
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Typhoon No. 7 around 15th (Tuesday) at the beginning of the week, approaching/landing between Tokai and Shikoku
2023-08-12 18:13:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is moving northward near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is expected to cause a big swell along the Pacific Ocean side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far from the typhoon. The typhoon is likely to approach Shikoku from the Tokai region and make landfall on Tuesday, the 15th of next week, with a strong wind area.
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Cleaning up beach umbrellas in preparation for a typhoon at the beach house Kanagawa
2023-08-12 18:00:00
At the beach in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, in preparation for the approach of the typhoon, work was done to clean up the beach umbrellas of the beach house so that they would not be blown away by the strong wind.
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Typhoon No. 7 Ogasawara Islands Rain hitting Chichijima, some roads flooded
2023-08-12 17:01:00
In the video taken around 7:30 am on the 12th on Chichijima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, you can see strong winds, heavy rain, and trees swaying along the streets. Some roads are also submerged.
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Canceled due to Typhoon No. 6 Re-examination of "Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant" exam in Naha
2023-08-12 16:55:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will conduct a re-examination for about 240 people who were scheduled to take the examination at the venue in Naha City for the national qualification "Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant" that was canceled due to Typhoon No. 6. announced a policy.
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Typhoon No. 7 Possibility of planned suspension on Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen
2023-08-12 16:53:00
The impact on traffic due to the approaching Typhoon No. 7 is summarized.
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JAL plane crash Establishment of communication network at the site Confirmation of memorial service remotely
2023-08-12 16:38:00
In 12 days, it will be 38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash that killed 520 people. In Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, where the crash site is located, bereaved families and related parties are climbing to commemorate the spirits. On the other hand, the aging of the bereaved family is progressing, and more and more people have no choice but to give up climbing the memorial mountain. Under these circumstances, a communication network was established on the ridge of the mountain at the crash site so that even those who could not visit the site could remotely check the state of the memorial service.
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Iwate Evacuation order for Tono city lifted All prefectures lifted
2023-08-12 16:37:00
Due to the heavy rain, Tono City in Iwate Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 7,005 people in 2,967 households in Tsuchibuchi Town, Tsukeumaushi Town, and Matsuzaki Town in the city, but lifted it at 4:00 pm. All evacuation orders in Iwate Prefecture have now been lifted.
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Typhoon No. 7 may approach or land on Tokai-Shikoku around the 15th of the week
2023-08-12 16:19:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is heading north near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is necessary to pay close attention to high waves with high waves accompanied by swells on the Pacific Ocean side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far away from the typhoon. The typhoon is likely to approach Shikoku from the Tokai region around Tuesday the 15th of next week and make landfall, so please pay attention to the latest information.
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Iwate heavy rain impact about 200 houses blackout JR Kamaishi Line resumes operation
2023-08-12 15:54:00
According to Tohoku Electric Power, about 1,400 households in Iwate Prefecture, including Iwaizumi Town and Miyako City, were temporarily out of power due to heavy rain that caused trees to fall and come in contact with electric wires. Currently, restoration work is underway, and as of 10:00 a.m., about 200 households in Miyako City, Hanamaki City, and Ninohe City were without power. Tohoku Electric Power continues to investigate the detailed cause and carry out restoration work.
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Typhoon No. 7 Tokaido Shinkansen Possibility of planned suspension of all lines for a certain period from 14th to 16th
2023-08-12 13:57:00
With the approach of Typhoon No. 7, JR Tokai expects heavy rain and strong winds along its lines. It is possible that planned suspension of operation and long-term suspension of operation may occur. In addition, although planned suspension will not be implemented on the 13th, there is a possibility that sudden driving suspension will occur, and we are calling for the latest information to be confirmed on the website.
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Typhoon No. 7 may approach or land on Tokai-Shikoku around the 15th of the week
2023-08-12 12:57:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is heading north near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is necessary to pay close attention to high waves with high waves accompanied by swells on the Pacific Ocean side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far away from the typhoon. The typhoon is likely to approach Shikoku from the Tokai region around Tuesday the 15th of next week and make landfall, so please pay attention to the latest information.
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38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash Bereaved families and others memorial mountain climbing Gunma Ueno Village
2023-08-12 12:27:00
In 12 days, it will be 38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash that killed 520 people. In Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, where the crash site is located, bereaved families and related parties have been climbing to commemorate the spirits since the morning.
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Dangerous heat expected in Gifu, Nagoya, etc. Severe caution against heat stroke
2023-08-12 12:22:00
Temperatures have risen in eastern Japan and western Japan on the 12th, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in Kyoto and Nagoya. The temperature will rise further after this, and dangerous heat is expected in Gifu City and Nagoya City.
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Typhoon No. 7 Ogasawara Islands Rain hitting Chichijima, some roads flooded
2023-08-12 12:18:00
In the video taken around 7:30 am on the 12th on Chichijima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, you can see strong winds, heavy rain, and trees swaying along the streets. Some roads are also submerged.
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Severe rainfall in Iwate.
2023-08-12 12:14:00
On the morning of the 12th, it seems that it rained heavily in Iwate Prefecture due to the cold air and warm and moist air above, and a linear rain belt occurred. The ground has been loosened by the continuous rain, so please be on the lookout for landslides.
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Typhoon No. 7 may approach or land on Tokai-Shikoku around the 15th of the week
2023-08-12 11:58:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is heading north near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is necessary to pay close attention to high waves with high waves accompanied by swells on the Pacific Ocean side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far away from the typhoon. The typhoon is likely to approach Shikoku from the Tokai region around Tuesday the 15th of next week and make landfall, so please pay attention to the latest information.
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Dangerous heat expected in Gifu, Nagoya, etc. Severe caution against heat stroke
2023-08-12 11:55:00
Temperatures have risen in eastern Japan and western Japan on the 12th, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in Kyoto and Nagoya. The temperature will rise further after this, and dangerous heat is expected in Gifu City and Nagoya City.
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38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash Bereaved families and others memorial mountain climbing Gunma Ueno Village
2023-08-12 11:38:00
In 12 days, it will be 38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash that killed 520 people. In Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, where the crash site is located, bereaved families and related parties have been climbing to commemorate the spirits since the morning.
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Hurricane "Typhoon No. 8" expected to have no direct impact on Japan
2023-08-12 11:29:00
On the morning of the 12th, Typhoon No. 8 formed near the Midway Islands, far southeast of Japan. It is expected that there will be no direct impact on Japan.
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67 dead in Hawaii wildfires as warning sirens go off
2023-08-12 11:26:00
The death toll from wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui has risen to 67. Hawaii state authorities revealed that there was no evidence that the sirens calling for caution to residents were activated at the time of the fire, which may have led to the spread of damage.
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Iwate heavy rain impact about 200 houses blackout JR Kamaishi Line suspends operation on all lines
2023-08-12 10:32:00
According to Tohoku Electric Power, about 1,400 households in Iwate Prefecture, including Iwaizumi Town and Miyako City, were temporarily out of power due to heavy rain that caused trees to fall and come in contact with electric wires. Currently, restoration work is underway, and as of 10:00 a.m., about 200 households in Miyako City, Hanamaki City, and Ninohe City were without power. Tohoku Electric Power continues to investigate the detailed cause and carry out restoration work.
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Typhoon No. 7 Ogasawara Islands Strict Warning Risk of approaching east and west Japan
2023-08-12 10:18:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is heading north near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is necessary to pay close attention to high waves with high waves accompanied by swells on the Pacific Ocean side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far away from the typhoon. The typhoon is likely to come very close to eastern and western Japan around Tuesday the 15th next week, so please pay attention to the latest information.
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Landslide on prefectural road in Iwate Otsuchi town closed to traffic
2023-08-12 09:59:00
On the morning of the 12th, in Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture, where it is believed that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in an hour, there was damage from the collapse of earth and sand on the side of the prefectural road.
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Iwate Evacuation instruction to 2967 households in part of Tono city
2023-08-12 09:16:00
At 8:39 am on the 12th, Tono City in Iwate Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 7,005 people from 2,967 households in Tsuchibuchi Town, Tsukiumaushi Town, and Matsuzaki Town. The information corresponds to level 4 of the 5 alert levels, and calls for evacuation from dangerous places.
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Torrential rain in Iwate The linear rain belt also increases the risk of landslides and other disasters
2023-08-12 08:43:00
Due to the effects of cold air and warm, moist air, localized torrential rain is believed to have fallen in Iwate Prefecture, and a linear rain belt was also formed. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance and ensuring safety, as the risk of life-threatening landslides and floods is rapidly increasing.
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A linear rain belt occurs in the inland of Iwate Prefecture, increasing the risk of disasters
2023-08-12 08:03:00
At 7:50 am on the 12th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``Information on remarkable heavy rain'', saying that a linear rain belt occurred in the inland of Iwate Prefecture, and very heavy rain continued to fall in the same place. A "linear rain belt" is a phenomenon in which developed cumulonimbus clouds line up one after another and bring heavy rain. We are also calling on you to ensure your safety.
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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Very strong typhoon No. 7 future course (7:00 on the 12th)
2023-08-12 07:44:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is heading north near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is necessary to pay close attention to high waves with high waves accompanied by swells on the Pacific Ocean side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far away from the typhoon. The typhoon is likely to come very close to eastern and western Japan around Tuesday the 15th, so keep an eye on the latest information. Toshiyuki Minami, a weather forecaster, explains the course of the typhoon and points to note. On August 12th, it was broadcast on "Good Morning Japan 7:00". The video is 2 minutes and 11 seconds. Data broadcasting is not available.
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Record heavy rain near Otsuchi Town, Iwate Approaching crisis of disaster
2023-08-12 07:36:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that about 100 mm of torrential rain fell in an hour until 7:10 a.m. near Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture. Due to the imminent danger of disasters, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" and ensure safety.
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Typhoon No. 7 Ogasawara Islands Strict Warning Risk of approaching east and west Japan
2023-08-12 07:21:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is heading north near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is necessary to pay close attention to high waves with high waves accompanied by swells on the Pacific Ocean side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far away from the typhoon. The typhoon is likely to come very close to eastern and western Japan around Tuesday the 15th next week, so please pay attention to the latest information.
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Temperature rise in eastern and western Japan Predicted maximum temperature of 39 degrees Severe warning of heat stroke
2023-08-12 06:22:00
Temperatures will continue to rise in eastern and western Japan on the 12th, and dangerous heat is expected in Nagoya and Gifu with a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius. Please continue to take strict precautions against heat stroke, such as frequent hydration.
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Typhoon No. 7 Ogasawara Islands Strict Warning Risk of approaching east and west Japan
2023-08-12 06:21:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is heading north near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is necessary to pay close attention to high waves with high waves accompanied by swells on the Pacific Ocean side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far away from the typhoon. The typhoon is likely to come very close to eastern and western Japan around Tuesday the 15th next week, so please pay attention to the latest information.
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45 years since Hitomi Soga was abducted
2023-08-12 06:10:00
12th marks the 45th anniversary of the abduction of Hitomi Soga and her mother Miyoshi by North Korea. After touching on it, I asked the government to "get serious about solving it."
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Suspicion of bribery to Representative Akimoto President of wind power generation company intends to admit
2023-08-12 06:03:00
The president of the wind power generation company is suspected of bribery to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office in connection with an incident in which Maritoshi Akimoto, a member of the House of Representatives, received approximately 30 million yen from a wind power generation company in connection with an offshore wind power generation project. I learned from an interview with a lawyer that he intends to admit it. On the other hand, Rep. Akimoto has not made any comments so far.
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38 years after the JAL plane crash Mourn the victims of floating lanterns Gunma Ueno Village
2023-08-12 05:57:00
In 12 days, it will be 38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash that killed 520 people. In Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, the crash site, on the 11th, bereaved families and others mourned the victims by floating lanterns in the river flowing through the village.
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British court refuses to extradite suspect to Japan in Omotesando robbery case
2023-08-12 05:39:00
About 100 million yen worth of jewelery was stolen from a jewelry store in Omotesando, Tokyo eight years ago. I handed down the verdict that it was not. It is said that the possibility of suffering human rights violations cannot be wiped out by the investigation by the Japanese investigative agency.
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Hawaii wildfires 'death toll will rise, devastating' state governor
2023-08-12 05:33:00
Fires on Maui, Hawaii, have killed 55 people so far, with more to come.
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Typhoon No. 7 Ogasawara Islands is a storm area, fear of heavy storms in east and west Japan next week
2023-08-12 00:21:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 has swept the Ogasawara Islands into a storm zone and is moving northward, and the Ogasawara Islands will continue to need to be on high alert for high waves and landslides. There is still a range of predictions about its course after that, but around Tuesday the 15th of this month, it is likely to approach eastern Japan and western Japan considerably. From Monday the 14th, there is a possibility of severe weather in eastern and western Japan, so please pay attention to the latest information.
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