Monitor tour of Mt. Usu, which erupted in 2000, Hokkaido
2023-10-16 23:38:00
A monitor tour was held to explore Mt. Usu in Hokkaido, which erupted in 2000, in order to develop a program for experiential tourism and "adventure travel."
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Swine fever in Saga: Was the virus brought in through the movement of people or goods? Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
2023-10-16 23:33:00
In August of this year, a contagious disease of pigs, CSF (swine fever), occurred one after another at a pig farm in Saga Prefecture, and an investigation team from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries conducted a genetic analysis of the virus to identify pigs due to the movement of people and goods. We have announced the results of an investigation that suggests that a fever virus was brought into the country.
Keio Line: Some operations suspended due to fatal accident
2023-10-16 23:29:00
At around 10:46 p.m., the Keio Line suspended operation on the up and down lines between Tsutsujigaoka and Tobitakyu, and between Chofu and Wakabadai, due to an accident that caused a fatality at Shibasaki Station in Chofu, Tokyo.
Another fourth-year member of the Nihon University American football club was arrested on suspicion of violating the special drug law.
2023-10-16 22:03:00
In the incident in which a male member of Nihon University's American football team was arrested for allegedly concealing marijuana and other substances in a student dormitory, the Metropolitan Police Department issued a special case for narcotics, alleging that another fourth-year member had purchased illegal substances believed to be marijuana from a trafficker. A new arrest was made on suspicion of violating the law.
Two members of the House of Councilors receive compensation for defamation due to false posts on SNS
2023-10-16 21:25:00
In a lawsuit in which two members of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's House of Councilors sued a web-related company for hurting their reputation due to false postings from anonymous accounts on SNS, the Tokyo District Court ruled that ``The posting was done as part of the company's business. The company and its representative were ordered to pay a total of 2.2 million yen in compensation and to delete the post.
Tokai Daini Nuclear Power Plant Construction halted due to deficiencies in the foundation of the seawall under construction
2023-10-16 21:10:00
Japan Atomic Power Company has suspended construction since June this year after discovering deficiencies in the foundation of the seawall being constructed at the Tokai Daini Nuclear Power Plant in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture, such as some parts not being filled with concrete. announced. The company is investigating the cause and is confirming whether it will affect the construction plan, which is scheduled to be completed by September next year.
"Johnny's Shop" ends business and changes company name to "SMILE-UP."
2023-10-16 21:06:00
Due to the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, Johnny's Office will change its company name to "SMILE-UP." on the 17th. On the 16th, stores that sell celebrity goods closed their doors, and the movement to change the company's name, which has lasted more than 60 years since its founding, is spreading.
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 Deposits found in piping leading to the inside of the containment vessel
2023-10-16 20:55:00
When TEPCO opened the lid of the piping leading to the inside of the containment vessel in preparation for the trial retrieval of fuel debris planned for the second half of this fiscal year at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, deposits were found inside the piping. He announced that he had checked the item. If this deposit cannot be removed, it may be necessary to change the method used to remove the debris, and TEPCO will continue to carefully proceed with the removal process.
Two members of the House of Councilors receive compensation for defamation due to false posts on SNS
2023-10-16 20:46:00
In a lawsuit in which two members of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's House of Councilors sued a web-related company for hurting their reputation due to false postings from anonymous accounts on SNS, the Tokyo District Court ruled that ``The posting was done as part of the company's business. The company and its representative were ordered to pay a total of 2.2 million yen in compensation and to delete the post.
Lunch box food poisoning: Could poor management be the cause? Public health center provides improvement guidance
2023-10-16 20:34:00
On the 16th, the Hachinohe City Public Health Center decided to thoroughly control the temperature when purchasing rice from a subcontractor after a number of people complained of feeling unwell after eating bento boxes from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. The company revealed that it had instructed Yoshidaya to make improvements as it was possible that the food poisoning had not been done properly.
Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in the Miyakojima region of Okinawa, no fear of tsunami
2023-10-16 20:21:00
At around 7:42 pm on the 16th, there was an earthquake in Okinawa Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. A seismic intensity of 4 was observed in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture. In addition, tremors with a seismic intensity of 2 or 1 were observed in the Ishigaki Island region of Okinawa Prefecture and in the central and southern parts of the main island. According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was estimated to be near Miyako Island, at a depth of 40 km, and with a magnitude of 6.0.
Pawn shop robbery in Koshigaya, Saitama: 21-year-old suspect and 17-year-old boy arrested
2023-10-16 20:13:00
In August this year, police arrested a 21-year-old suspect and a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery after precious metals were stolen from a pawn shop in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture.
Memorial ceremony held 10 years after the Izu Oshima landslide, search for missing persons conducted
2023-10-16 19:54:00
The 16th marks the 10th anniversary of the Izu Oshima landslide that left 39 people dead and missing, and a memorial service was held at a park built on the site of the debris flow, attended by bereaved families and related parties.
Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in the Miyakojima region of Okinawa, no fear of tsunami
2023-10-16 19:51:00
There was an earthquake at around 7:42 pm on the 16th. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. The epicenter was near Miyako Island, at a depth of 40 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 6.0. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was 4 in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture.
NHK announcer Mayu Ushida's friend is about to fall victim to an international romance scam...
2023-10-16 19:41:00
``I hope you get married soon.'' ``I think it's a blessing to be depended on by a woman you care about.'' These are messages sent to a female friend of mine this summer. The person I was communicating with was a man I met on a matching app. However, as the conversation continued, the man's demeanor began to change. (Mayo Ushida, announcer of Metropolitan Area Bureau)
"Johnny's Shop" ends business and changes company name to "SMILE-UP."
2023-10-16 19:41:00
Due to the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, Johnny's Office will change its company name to "SMILE-UP." on the 17th. On the 16th, stores that sell celebrity goods closed their doors, and the movement to change the company's name, which has lasted more than 60 years since its founding, is spreading.
Kofu District Public Prosecutors Office 31-year-old employee commits suicide; family sues country for damages
2023-10-16 19:30:00
In January of this year, a 31-year-old employee of the Kofu District Public Prosecutors Office committed suicide, and his family has claimed that the cause of the suicide was that he neglected his duty to correct his long working hours and pay attention to his health, and his family has filed a claim with the government of more than 100 million yen in damages. I filed a lawsuit seeking compensation.
Production company and former president plead not guilty in Tokyo Olympics para bid rigging case
2023-10-16 19:25:00
The first trial was held for an event production company and its former president, who are accused of violating the Antimonopoly Act for fraudulently adjusting orders in a bid-rigging case involving the management of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. He pleaded not guilty. This is the first time in a series of bid-rigging cases that the defendant has claimed innocence.
Teacher disciplined for sexual harassment, dismissed after 2 years for filming obscene video
2023-10-16 19:25:00
A male elementary school teacher in Tokyo's 23 wards who received disciplinary action six years ago for sexually harassing a female child by touching her body continued to film and possess obscene videos of children on his cell phone two years later. He was dismissed from his job for doing so.
Prince Akishino and his wife attend the opening ceremony of the “Nikkei Abroad Convention”
2023-10-16 19:24:00
The opening ceremony of the ``Nikkei Abroad Convention'', which deepens exchanges between people of Japanese descent from all over the world, was held in Tokyo with Prince Akishino and his wife in attendance.
Shinji Tanimura dies at age 74, with numerous hit songs including “Fuyu no Inazuma” and “Subaru”
2023-10-16 19:17:00
Shinji Tanimura, a singer-songwriter who was a leading figure in the music industry for many years and was known for his many hit songs such as "Fuyu no Inazuma" and "Subaru," passed away on the 8th of this month. He was 74 years old.
Mr. Matsunaga, bereaved family of Ikebukuro runaway accident, calls on transport companies for traffic safety
2023-10-16 19:08:00
Four years ago, Takuya Matsunaga, who lost his wife and daughter in a runaway accident in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, gave a lecture in Tokyo to people in the transportation industry, including trucks and taxis, and said, ``There are many accidents that can be prevented with just awareness.'' I called for safety.
Toward the realization of a decarbonized society, the special ward mayors’ association of Tokyo’s 23 wards announces a joint declaration
2023-10-16 19:06:00
Toward the realization of a decarbonized society, the Special Ward Mayors Association, made up of the mayors of Tokyo's 23 wards, announced a joint declaration aiming to work together across the 23 wards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero by 2050. .
“Revocation is unfair” Innocent woman gets her driver’s license back for the first time in about 6 years
2023-10-16 18:48:00
Six years ago, a woman who was found not guilty of seriously injuring a man in an accident while driving a light truck in Fukuoka City complained that the revocation of her driver's license was unfair. The ruling invalidating the revocation by the prefecture has been finalized. Following this, on the 16th, the woman went through the process of renewing her license and regained her driving license for the first time in about six years.
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attend an exhibition of works by people with disabilities in Kanazawa
2023-10-16 18:41:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, who are visiting Ishikawa Prefecture from the 15th to coincide with the National Cultural Festival and the National Art and Cultural Festival for People with Disabilities, visited an exhibition of works by people with disabilities in Kanazawa City. I did.
Sagamihara City decides to introduce “domestic” generation AI, first in local government
2023-10-16 18:30:00
Sagamihara City has decided to introduce "domestic" generative AI developed by a domestic company. Local governments are increasingly adopting AI generated by foreign companies like ChatGPT all over the country, but “domestic” generated AI has the advantage of being compatible with administrative terminology and managing information domestically. According to the report, this is the first local government to introduce domestically produced AI.
Child guidance center staff abuses junior high school students taken into care at facility Yokkaichi, Mie
2023-10-16 18:17:00
Mie Prefecture announced that an employee of a child guidance center in Yokkaichi city had abused two middle school students who were under their care at the facility, including yelling loudly and hitting one of them with the employee's forehead. .
Shinji Tanimura dies at age 74, with numerous hit songs including “Fuyu no Inazuma” and “Subaru”
2023-10-16 18:10:00
Shinji Tanimura, a singer-songwriter who was a leading figure in the music industry for many years and was known for his many hit songs such as "Fuyu no Inazuma" and "Subaru," passed away on the 8th of this month. He was 74 years old.
The former Unification Church criticizes the government's response at a press conference calling it "unfortunate, regrettable and serious situation"
2023-10-16 18:08:00
In response to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's request to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church on the 13th of this month regarding issues surrounding the former Unification Church, the church held a press conference on the 16th and stated, ``The request is regrettable and freedom of religion is prohibited. "This is a serious situation not only for human rights, but also for human rights," he said, criticizing the government's response and indicating his stance to fight the case in court.
Three people transported at Chateraise factory, fire extinguishing equipment activated during equipment inspection Yamanashi
2023-10-16 18:06:00
On the morning of the 16th, three people at the Châteraise factory in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, which manufactures Western confectionery, were taken to the hospital complaining of symptoms such as convulsions, but none of them were injured. Police believe that carbon dioxide released from fire extinguishing equipment was the cause and are investigating the cause.
Large tsunami warning erroneously broadcast due to system inspection error in Chiba Choshi
2023-10-16 17:57:00
Last month, in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, a major tsunami warning was mistakenly broadcast over the disaster prevention administrative radio system, and the city blamed it on a business operator inspecting the J-Alert system erroneously operating the equipment, and took steps to prevent it from happening again. I will try my best.
Mr. Matsunaga, bereaved family of Ikebukuro runaway accident, calls on transport companies for traffic safety
2023-10-16 17:54:00
Four years ago, Takuya Matsunaga, who lost his wife and daughter in a runaway accident in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, gave a lecture in Tokyo to people in the transportation industry, including trucks and taxis, and said, ``There are many accidents that can be prevented with just awareness.'' I called for safety.
"Johnny's Shop" ends business and changes company name to "SMILE-UP."
2023-10-16 17:53:00
Due to the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, Johnny's Office will change its company name to "SMILE-UP." on the 17th. On the 16th, stores that sell celebrity goods closed their doors, and the movement to change the company's name, which has lasted more than 60 years since its founding, is spreading.
Sagamihara City decides to introduce “domestic” generation AI, first in local government
2023-10-16 17:23:00
Sagamihara City has decided to introduce "domestic" generative AI developed by a domestic company. Local governments are increasingly adopting AI generated by foreign companies like ChatGPT all over the country, but “domestic” generated AI has the advantage of being compatible with administrative terminology and managing information domestically. According to the report, this is the first local government to introduce domestically produced AI.
Shinji Tanimura dies at age 74, with numerous hit songs including “Fuyu no Inazuma” and “Subaru”
2023-10-16 17:08:00
Shinji Tanimura, a singer-songwriter who was a leading figure in the music industry for many years and was known for his many hit songs such as "Fuyu no Inazuma" and "Subaru," passed away on the 8th of this month. He was 74 years old.
Three people missing while diving in Okinawa confirmed, none injured Coast Guard
2023-10-16 17:06:00
According to the 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, at around 3:15 p.m. on the 16th near Nagannu Island in Tokashiki Village off the coast of the main island of Okinawa, a crew member of a diving boat said, ``There were eight people diving, but three of them... A 118 call was made saying, ``He hasn't been missing since around 2 p.m.'' The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters was conducting a search, and according to the Naha Coast Guard, three people wearing wet suits were found on Nagannu Island around 4 p.m., and they were later confirmed to be the three who had gone missing. it was done. There were no injuries in either case.
The former Unification Church criticizes the government's response at a press conference calling it "unfortunate, regrettable and serious situation"
2023-10-16 16:56:00
In response to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's request to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church on the 13th of this month regarding issues surrounding the former Unification Church, the church held a press conference on the 16th and stated, ``The request is regrettable and freedom of religion is prohibited. "This is a serious situation not only for human rights, but also for human rights," he said, criticizing the government's response and indicating his stance to fight the case in court.
Another fourth-year member of the Nihon University American football club was arrested on suspicion of violating the special drug law.
2023-10-16 16:45:00
In the incident in which a male member of Nihon University's American football team was arrested for allegedly concealing marijuana and other substances in a student dormitory, the Metropolitan Police Department issued a special case for narcotics, alleging that another fourth-year member had purchased illegal substances believed to be marijuana from a trafficker. A new arrest was made on suspicion of violating the law.
"Johnny's Shop" has closed, some fans have mixed feelings
2023-10-16 16:42:00
As the company name of Johnny's Office is being changed due to the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, shops that sell celebrity goods will also close on the 16th. Many fans visited shops in Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Osaka in the morning and expressed their mixed feelings.
Five bears are leisurely eating behind a house in Akita - Ecologically knowledgeable photographer ``Strange''
2023-10-16 16:33:00
In Akita Prefecture, the number of people injured in bear attacks this year is at a record high. NHK's reporting team captured seven bears on camera in one day on the 15th, including five bears eating chestnuts in a chestnut forest behind a house in Akita City. A photographer who is familiar with bear ecology says, ``Until now, it would have been unthinkable for a bear to continue eating even if there were people around, and the reason behind this is the lack of food this year.''
Suspect who stabbed two people in Nagoya suddenly entered during singing practice and slashed them?
2023-10-16 16:18:00
On the 14th, a suspect in his 60s was arrested in connection with an incident in which two people, a man and a woman, were slashed with a kitchen knife at a community center in Nagoya. He suddenly entered a conference room where more than 10 people, including children, were practicing singing. In an interview with the police, it was learned that he had slashed the man who was singing. The police are investigating the details of the incident, as he told investigators that he had been concerned about the noise coming from the community center on a daily basis.
Memorial ceremony held 10 years after the Izu Oshima landslide, search for missing persons conducted
2023-10-16 16:05:00
The 16th marks the 10th anniversary of the Izu Oshima landslide that left 39 people dead and missing, and a memorial service was held at a park built on the site of the debris flow, attended by bereaved families and related parties.
"Johnny's Shop" has closed, some fans have mixed feelings
2023-10-16 16:04:00
As the company name of Johnny's Office is being changed due to the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, shops that sell celebrity goods will also close on the 16th. Many fans visited the shop in Nagoya in the morning and expressed their mixed feelings.
Shinji Tanimura dies at age 74, with numerous hit songs including “Fuyu no Inazuma” and “Subaru”
2023-10-16 16:02:00
Shinji Tanimura, a singer-songwriter who was a leading figure in the music industry for many years and was known for his many hit songs such as "Fuyu no Inazuma" and "Subaru," passed away on the 8th of this month. He was 74 years old.
Monkey in elementary school playground injures 2 children and others in Nakagawa, Fukuoka
2023-10-16 15:55:00
On the morning of the 16th, a monkey appeared in the schoolyard of an elementary school in Nakagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and two people, a female second-grade student practicing for a sports day and a male teacher in his 50s, were bitten and injured. In Nakagawa City, monkey sightings have been reported one after another since the end of last month, and as of the 16th, seven people had been injured, and the city and police have stepped up patrols and urged caution.
Three people transported at Chateraise factory due to carbon dioxide poisoning Yamanashi Hokuto
2023-10-16 15:53:00
On the morning of the 16th, three people at the Châteraise factory in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, which manufactures Western confectionery, complained of symptoms such as convulsions and were taken to the hospital. According to the police, the details of the circumstances are currently being investigated as it is possible that carbon dioxide poisoning occurred.
The former Unification Church criticizes the government's response at a press conference calling it "unfortunate, regrettable and serious situation"
2023-10-16 15:42:00
In response to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's request to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church on the 13th of this month regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the church held a press conference on the 16th and stated, ``It is unfortunate and regrettable that this "A request for a dissolution order is a serious human rights situation," he said, criticizing the government's response.
Sagamihara City becomes the first local government to solidify its policy to introduce “domestically produced” AI
2023-10-16 15:40:00
It has been learned that Sagamihara City has decided to introduce "domestic" generation AI developed by a domestic company. Local governments are increasingly adopting generation AI from foreign companies like ChatGPT all over the country, but “domestic” generation AI has the advantage of being compatible with administrative terminology and managing information domestically. According to the city, this is the first local government to introduce domestically generated AI.
Minister for Children's Policy Kato postpones submission of "Japanese version of DBS" bill to extraordinary Diet session
2023-10-16 15:37:00
Regarding the bill to introduce the "Japanese version of DBS", a system to confirm that people who work with children do not have a history of sexual crimes, Minister of State for Children's Policy Kato said that it is necessary to further consider the content, and the extraordinary Diet session to be convened this week. He expressed his intention to postpone submission.
Another fourth-year member of the Nihon University American football club was arrested on suspicion of violating the special drug law.
2023-10-16 15:22:00
In the incident in which a male member of Nihon University's American football team was arrested for allegedly concealing marijuana and other substances in a student dormitory, the Metropolitan Police Department issued a special case for narcotics, alleging that another fourth-year member had purchased illegal substances believed to be marijuana from a trafficker. A new arrest was made on suspicion of violating the law.
Shinji Tanimura dies at age 74, with numerous hit songs including “Fuyu no Inazuma” and “Subaru”
2023-10-16 15:07:00
Shinji Tanimura, a singer-songwriter who was a leading figure in the music industry for many years and was known for his many hit songs such as "Fuyu no Inazuma" and "Subaru," passed away on the 8th of this month. He was 74 years old.
"Johnny's Shop" has closed, some fans have mixed feelings
2023-10-16 14:54:00
As the company name of Johnny's Office is being changed due to the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, shops that sell celebrity goods will also close on the 16th. Many fans visited the shop in Nagoya in the morning and expressed their mixed feelings.
``Sea of clouds'' A fantastic landscape illuminated by the morning sun Ibaraki Hitachi Omiya
2023-10-16 14:51:00
On the morning of the 16th, the Kanto region was sunny and a radiative cooling phenomenon occurred in which heat is removed from the earth's surface, causing temperatures to drop below normal in many places. Under these circumstances, a fantastic sea of clouds was seen in Hitachiomiya City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
“The Touch” calls for special fraud prevention in a comedy skit Tochigi Utsunomiya
2023-10-16 14:49:00
In order to prevent damage from the never-ending series of special scams, twin comedians from Tochigi Prefecture, ``The Touch,'' appealed for caution through skits in Utsunomiya City.
Off the coast of Senkaku, Okinawa, two Chinese Coast Guard vessels intrude into Japanese territorial waters
2023-10-16 14:38:00
Around noon on the 16th, two Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters.
Three people transported at Chateraise factory due to carbon dioxide poisoning Yamanashi Hokuto
2023-10-16 14:03:00
On the morning of the 16th, three people at the Châteraise factory in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, which manufactures Western confectionery, complained of symptoms such as convulsions and were taken to the hospital. According to the police, the details of the circumstances are currently being investigated as it is possible that carbon dioxide poisoning occurred.
Another fourth-year member of the Nihon University American football club was arrested on suspicion of violating the special drug law.
2023-10-16 13:10:00
In the case where a male member of Nihon University's American football team was arrested for concealing marijuana and other substances in the student dormitory, the Metropolitan Police Department has newly filed charges against another fourth-year member on suspicion of violating the Drug Special Provisions Act for receiving illegal drugs. It was learned through interviews with investigators that an arrest had been made.
Two people in Akita, a man and a woman, injured after being attacked by a bear; damage nationwide at worst pace ever
2023-10-16 12:38:00
On the morning of the 16th, people were attacked by bears one after another in Kazuno City and Odate City, Akita Prefecture, and two people were injured. In Akita Prefecture, 43 people were injured due to bear attacks this year, a new record high.
School lunch suspension issue: Two prefectural high schools resume providing dormitory meals in Hiroshima
2023-10-16 12:24:00
Due to the issue of school lunches and dormitory meals not being provided across the country, two Hiroshima prefectural high schools have contracted with a different company from the Hiroshima City company Hoyu, which has stopped providing meals. On Sunday, we resumed providing meals in the dormitory for the first time in a month and a half.
"Johnny's Shop" has closed, some fans have mixed feelings
2023-10-16 12:13:00
ジャニー喜多川氏の性加害の問題をめぐりジャニーズ事務所の社名が変更されるのに伴って、タレントのグッズなどを販売するショップも16日で営業を終了することになります。このうち、名古屋市のショップでは午前中から多くのファンが訪れ、複雑な思いを語りました。
Metropolitan Police Department: 42 people are given simultaneous guidance around “To-yoko” area, Kabukicho, Tokyo
2023-10-16 11:55:00
The Metropolitan Police Department carried out simultaneous guidance in the vicinity of Tokyo's Kabukicho, commonly known as ``Toyoko'', which is known as a place where junior high school and high school students gather, and a total of 42 people between the ages of 13 and 18 were guided.
10 years after Izu Oshima landslide, search continues for missing people
2023-10-16 11:29:00
The 16th marks the 10th anniversary of the Izu Oshima landslide that left 39 people dead and missing, and searches for those still missing are underway on the coast where the sand washed down. .
Akita woman in her 60s injured after being attacked by a bear, damage nationwide at worst pace ever
2023-10-16 11:23:00
On the morning of the 16th, in Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, a woman in her 60s who came to read the electricity meter of a residence was attacked by a bear and suffered facial injuries. This year, 42 people were injured in bear attacks in Akita Prefecture, setting a record high.
90% of expressway bridges requiring seismic reinforcement are incomplete
2023-10-16 07:31:00
The Board of Audit investigated the status of construction work on bridges that require seismic reinforcement among the expressways managed by four expressway companies, and found that 90% of the work had not been completed as of the end of last fiscal year.
Akita water treatment plant pump submerged Water pressure in pipes higher than normal
2023-10-16 07:20:00
On the 11th of this month, water leaked from a pipe at a water treatment plant in Akita City, causing a water pump to submerge, causing a temporary water outage for approximately 20,000 homes.The water pressure in the pipes connected to the pump was higher than normal. This was revealed through interviews with city officials. The city is investigating the situation in detail, believing that the water pressure may have been abnormal due to the aging of the pump.
10 years since the Izu Oshima landslide that left 39 dead and missing
2023-10-16 04:16:00
The 16th marks 10 years since the Izu Oshima landslide that left 39 people dead and missing. On the island, a memorial service will be held in a park built on the site of the landslide, attended by bereaved families and others.
Five bodies found in underwater car: father and elementary school child, Minamiise Town, Mie Prefecture
2023-10-16 01:40:00
On the 15th, the bodies of five people, four elementary school children and their father, were found in a submerged car in Minamiise, Mie Prefecture. According to the police, fishing equipment and a cooler box were also found inside the car, and the police are investigating in detail the cause of the car falling into the sea.
