Social News(2024/01/23)
Heavy snow is expected in the disaster-affected areas, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, into the 25th. Be careful.
2024-01-23 23:52:00
Due to this winter's strongest cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, heavy snow is expected to occur mainly on the Sea of Japan side until around the 25th, and the snow is increasing in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. There is a risk of heavy snow in western Japan and the Tokai region, where there is usually little snow. Please be aware of the impact on traffic and stay in a safe place.
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Tohoku/Joetsu/Hokuriku Shinkansen 24th "Plan as usual with some exceptions"
2024-01-23 23:48:00
Operations on the Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen had been suspended since the morning of the 23rd due to problems with overhead wires, but JR East announced that operations on some sections would be canceled all day on the 23rd. Did. On the 24th, we plan to operate as usual from the first train, with some exceptions.
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Limited express buses connecting Kanazawa Station and Ishikawa disaster areas will partially resume operations from the 25th
2024-01-23 22:30:00
In an effort to help people evacuated by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake to temporarily return to their homes, the Hokuriku Railway Group will temporarily suspend limited express bus service between Kanazawa Station and the affected areas in Ishikawa Prefecture starting from the 25th. I decided to restart it.
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Disaster waste: Equivalent to 65 years' worth of waste in Suzu Ishikawa Expert: ``Wide-area response''
2024-01-23 22:12:00
Experts estimated the amount of disaster waste generated by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and found that in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of waste is thought to be equivalent to 65 years' worth of municipal waste. Experts point out that ``We need to consider a wide-area response, not just the amount that can be dealt with by the affected local governments.''
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Ishikawa fisheries association officials discuss measures to support fishermen's livelihoods
2024-01-23 21:58:00
In response to the great damage caused to the local fishing industry by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a meeting was held in Kanazawa City on the 23rd for fishermen's cooperatives in Ishikawa Prefecture to discuss countermeasures, and to find temporary housing in anticipation of the resumption of business. It was confirmed that efforts will be made to support fishermen's livelihoods, such as securing fisheries.
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[Noto Peninsula Earthquake Traffic Impact 23rd] Railway, Air, Road (20:00)
2024-01-23 21:56:00
This is the impact of earthquakes and snow on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Heavy snow is expected in the disaster-stricken areas, mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, into the 25th. Be careful.
2024-01-23 21:54:00
Due to this winter's strongest cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, heavy snow is expected to occur mainly on the Sea of Japan side until around the 25th, and the snow is increasing in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. There is a risk of heavy snow in western Japan and the Tokai region, where there is usually little snow. Please be aware of the impact on traffic and stay in a safe place.
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31 people confirmed dead after landslide in China's Yunnan province; rescue efforts continue amid bitter cold
2024-01-23 21:44:00
Of the more than 40 people caught in the landslide that occurred in China's inland Yunnan province on the 22nd, 31 people have so far been confirmed dead. Rescue operations continue at the scene despite the bitter cold.
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[Weather Forecaster Commentary] Heavy snow possible from Hokkaido to Kyushu
2024-01-23 21:39:00
Due to this winter's strongest cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, heavy snow is expected to occur mainly on the Sea of Japan side until around the 25th, and the snow is increasing in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. There is a risk of heavy snow in western Japan and the Tokai region, where there is usually little snow. Weather forecaster Kimiji Saita explains the future snow outlook and precautions. It was broadcast on "News Watch 9" on January 23rd. *The video is 2 minutes and 16 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to issue emergency investigation to Board of Education regarding concrete measures to resolve teacher shortage
2024-01-23 21:37:00
As the teacher shortage continues to persist, there are concerns that securing teachers this spring will be in jeopardy, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has announced to prefectural boards of education the number of new teachers that can be secured and specific measures to resolve the shortage. We have decided to conduct an urgent investigation.
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[Broadcasting provided simultaneously] Lifeline and local information from NHK Kanazawa
2024-01-23 21:35:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.
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Japan Post partially resumes delivery of mail in 4 cities and towns in Ishikawa Prefecture from the 24th
2024-01-23 21:33:00
From the 24th, Japan Post will resume operations at some post offices starting from the 24th, which had suspended delivery of mail such as letters and postcards in four cities and towns in Ishikawa Prefecture, including Suzu City and Wajima City, due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. announced that it would reopen at the counter.
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Murder committed by ALS patient: Doctor ``I didn't want to get caught'' when questioned by defendant
2024-01-23 21:29:00
Five years ago, in 2019, a doctor was questioned on charges such as commission murder for killing a woman in Kyoto who was suffering from the incurable disease ALS at the patient's request. Regarding the fact that he asked the woman to delete the message exchange in which he had told her, he said, ``I didn't want to get caught.''
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Water outage in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa: Aiming to temporarily restore half of the area by the end of this month
2024-01-23 21:26:00
Mitsuteru Yoshimura, the mayor of Anamizu Town in Ishikawa Prefecture, announced at the prefectural disaster response headquarters meeting that he aims to temporarily restore 50% of the town's water supply by the end of this month due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In Anamizu Town, as of the 23rd, 361 households, or approximately 11%, have been temporarily restored, and the aim is to have all households temporarily restored between the end of February and the end of March.
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Two workers preparing for Shinkansen restoration work injured by electric shock, Saitama
2024-01-23 21:16:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a loud bang was heard and smoke rose near a spot where a Shinkansen train was stopped in Chuo Ward, Saitama City, and two people were injured. According to JR East, two workers who were preparing for restoration work near the site were injured due to electric shock, and the police are investigating the situation in detail.
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University professors sue government for disclosure of documents related to death penalty executions
2024-01-23 21:10:00
University professors and others are suing the government for disclosure, claiming that most of the documents requested for information disclosure regarding the executions of six former death row inmates are not disclosed because it is impossible to verify whether the sentences were carried out properly. The case was filed in the Osaka District Court.
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Tohoku/Joetsu/Hokuriku Shinkansen 24th operation "Normal operation plan"
2024-01-23 21:02:00
Operations on the Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen had been suspended since the morning of the 23rd due to problems with overhead wires, but JR East announced that operations on some sections would be canceled all day on the 23rd. Did. Regarding the service on the 24th, ``we plan to operate as usual from the first train.''
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[Damage situation 23rd] 233 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, safety of 19 people unknown
2024-01-23 20:55:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 233 as of 2:00 pm on the 23rd, unchanged from the 22nd.
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25 people confirmed dead after landslide in China's Yunnan province; rescue efforts continue amid bitter cold
2024-01-23 20:53:00
Of the more than 40 people caught in the landslide that occurred in China's inland Yunnan province on the 22nd, 25 people have so far been confirmed dead. Rescue operations continue at the scene despite the bitter cold.
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"Kumamoto Support Team" listens to the needs of disaster victims and delivers supplies in Nanao
2024-01-23 20:48:00
In Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a volunteer group from Kumamoto Prefecture in collaboration with the city is working to sort and deliver supplies after hearing the needs of disaster victims.
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Ishikawa Nanao 3 post offices resume counter operations; some post offices also have ATMs available
2024-01-23 20:45:00
According to Japan Post, counter operations have resumed from the 23rd at three post offices in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture: Tokuda Post Office, Yawata Simple Post Office, and Tokuda Ekimae Simple Post Office. Of these, ATMs are also available at Tokuda Post Office. On the other hand, some post offices remain closed due to damage to their buildings. As of 9 a.m. on the 23rd, all post offices in Ishikawa Prefecture are open in Wajima City, Suzu City, Noto Town, and Anamizu Town. ▽Parts of Nanao City, Shiga Town, and Hakui City. In Niigata Prefecture, a total of 67 post offices in Niigata City and Myoko City have suspended counter operations.
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Big Motor: Tokyo metropolitan government files complaint at 7 locations where herbicide ingredients were detected
2024-01-23 20:31:00
Due to the problem of withered street trees in front of the used car sales company "Big Motor" store, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department investigated seven locations where herbicide ingredients were detected on the 23rd on suspicion of property damage. announced that they had filed a complaint.
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Ishikawa volunteers will be accepted in three cities and towns from the 27th only if they pre-register
2024-01-23 19:59:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture has urged people to refrain from volunteering in the disaster-stricken areas at this stage, but from Saturday the 27th of this month, three cities and towns, including Nanao City, will accept volunteer activities only for those who have registered in advance. clarified.
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Operation of some sections of Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines canceled for the entire day
2024-01-23 19:43:00
Operations on the Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen had been suspended since the morning of the 23rd due to problems with overhead wires, but JR East announced that operations on some sections would be canceled all day on the 23rd. Did. As for service on the 24th, the statement said, ``The outlook is unclear at this time, but we are working hard to resume operations from the first train.''
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Ishikawa Prefecture launches two teams to support evacuation life and industrial reconstruction
2024-01-23 19:40:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has launched two teams to support the rebuilding of industries and people evacuated by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and held an inauguration ceremony on the 23rd.
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Ishikawa disaster-affected clinic uses medical vehicles as temporary “examination center”
2024-01-23 19:36:00
Many of the medical institutions in Ishikawa Prefecture that were affected by the earthquake are still having difficulty providing medical care and accepting patients, more than three weeks after the earthquake occurred. A clinic in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, whose building was damaged, is using borrowed medical vehicles to set up a temporary "clinic" and provide medical care to those affected.
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20 people confirmed dead after landslide in China's Yunnan province; rescue efforts continue amid bitter cold
2024-01-23 19:29:00
A landslide that occurred in China's inland Yunnan province on the 22nd has confirmed the deaths of 20 of the more than 40 people caught in it. Rescue operations continue at the scene despite the bitter cold.
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Heavy snow is expected in the disaster-affected areas, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, into the 25th. Be careful.
2024-01-23 19:26:00
Due to this winter's strongest cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, heavy snow is expected to occur in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, until around the 25th. The snow will continue to intensify, and there is a risk of heavy snowfall even in western Japan and the Tokai region, where there is usually little snow. Please pay close attention to the impact on traffic and check measures against power outages.
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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant: Terrorism countermeasures: TEPCO president explains measures to prevent recurrence
2024-01-23 19:19:00
Regarding the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, TEPCO President Tomoaki Kobayakawa visited Kashiwazaki City and Kariwa Village, where the nuclear power plant is located, on the 23rd, and explained measures to prevent recurrence of counterterrorism problems.
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[Noto Peninsula Earthquake Traffic Impact 23rd] Railway, Air, Road (16:00)
2024-01-23 19:13:00
This is the impact of earthquakes and snow on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Liberal Democratic Party Noto Peninsula Earthquake Recommendations for securing accommodation facilities and means of transportation during secondary evacuation
2024-01-23 19:11:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Liberal Democratic Party made recommendations to Prime Minister Kishida, including securing lodging facilities and means of transportation in order to proceed with the second evacuation, and preparing to accept volunteers.
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[Broadcasting provided simultaneously] Lifeline and local information from NHK Kanazawa
2024-01-23 19:09:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.
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Operation of some sections of Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines canceled for the entire day
2024-01-23 19:06:00
The Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen had been suspended from around 10 a.m. on the 23rd due to problems with overhead wires, but JR East announced that some sections would be closed all day on the 23rd. announced that it would be cancelled.
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Drone operation training before next month's investigation inside the containment vessel
2024-01-23 19:04:00
Ahead of next month's planned investigation of the inside of the containment vessel at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1, drone operation training was held in Naraha Town, Fukushima Prefecture.
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Letter of request from family members requesting law revision to review the conditions for constituting dangerous driving resulting in death or injury
2024-01-23 19:03:00
Bereaved family members who lost family members in traffic accidents have submitted a request to the government to revise the law, stating that there are cases where dangerous driving resulting in death or injury is not covered by the crime of causing death due to dangerous driving. .
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[Damage situation 23rd] 233 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, safety of 19 people unknown
2024-01-23 18:58:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 233 as of 2:00 pm on the 23rd, unchanged from the 22nd.
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The person who rushed to Noto was a sake brewery in Miyagi, more than 600 kilometers away.
2024-01-23 18:55:00
A long-established sake brewery that suffered major damage in the Noto Peninsula earthquake. With no prospect of restarting sake production, we rushed to a sake brewery in Miyagi, more than 600 kilometers away. The reason behind our early support was our experience with the Great East Japan Earthquake 13 years ago.
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First trial of Waseda University's former sumo club member “for forcing other students in the dormitory to use marijuana”
2024-01-23 18:51:00
A former member of Waseda University's sumo club, who is accused of violating the Cannabis Control Act for asking an acquaintance in Fukuoka Prefecture to send marijuana to him and then attempting to receive it, admitted to the charges at his first trial on the 23rd. During questioning, the defendant revealed that he had forced other students in the dormitory to use marijuana.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Approximately 13,000 units, including temporary housing and public housing, to be provided by the end of March
2024-01-23 18:40:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has announced plans to provide approximately 13,000 units, including temporary housing and public housing, by the end of March this year to people whose homes were destroyed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake and are unable to live.
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Shooting during Ground Self-Defense Force training, killing three people; prosecutors judge criminal responsibility questionable
2024-01-23 18:27:00
Last year, prosecutors determined that a former Self-Defense Force candidate who was arrested for shooting three members of the Ground Self-Defense Force with a rifle and killing two at a Ground Self-Defense Force firing range in Gifu City was criminally responsible based on the results of a psychiatric evaluation. We found out through interviews with the people involved that we have decided that we can ask the following questions. The candidate at the time was sent to family court on the 23rd, and it will be determined whether criminal punishment is appropriate.
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Subsidy for earthquake-proofing approximately 1,100 homes in “wood-dense area” to be significantly expanded in Nerima Ward, Tokyo
2024-01-23 18:13:00
Because many old wooden houses collapsed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Nerima Ward has announced a policy to significantly expand subsidies to make approximately 1,100 houses in so-called ``wood-dense areas'' earthquake resistant. .
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Ishikawa Wajima Nanaura District Shooting video with mobile phone “I want you to know the current situation”
2024-01-23 18:11:00
The Nanaura district of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, with a population of approximately 350, was severely damaged by the earthquake. Eiichi Higashi (73), who lives in this area, continues to shoot videos with his cell phone to raise awareness of the current situation.
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[Damage situation 23rd] 233 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, safety of 19 people unknown
2024-01-23 18:08:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 233 as of 2:00 pm on the 23rd, unchanged from the 22nd.
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Heavy snow is expected in the disaster-stricken areas, mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, into the 25th. Be careful.
2024-01-23 17:57:00
Due to this winter's strongest cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, heavy snow is expected to occur in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, through around the 25th, and snow has already begun to fall in the flatlands of western Japan. Even in areas that don't usually get much snow, there is a risk of heavy snowfall, so you need to be careful about the impact on traffic.
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Shimane: Tire of large truck falls off while running before nut ``retightened''
2024-01-23 17:51:00
In November last year, an accident occurred on a national highway in Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture, when a tire came off from a large truck while it was traveling and collided with a pedestrian. It was revealed that the accident occurred before the nut was re-tightened.
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Five years after the enforcement of the “Work Style Reform Related Act”, discussion begins on reviewing the law
2024-01-23 17:46:00
This year marks five years since the enforcement of the Work Style Reform Act, which introduced upper limits on overtime work for the first time, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has begun discussions on revising the law in a study group made up of experts.
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[Explanatory video] How to interact with disaster victims: Ask a mental health care expert
2024-01-23 17:45:00
The difficult situation continues in the disaster-stricken areas, but one of the important things is to provide "mental care" for those affected. How should we support those close to us when they are affected by a disaster? We spoke with Yoshie Ohno of the Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, who provided care at the site during this earthquake. *This is the content that was broadcast on the noon news on January 23rd. *The video is 7 minutes and 8 seconds long. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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[Breaking News] Operation of some sections of the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines canceled for the entire day
2024-01-23 17:42:00
The Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen had been suspended from around 10 a.m. on the 23rd due to problems with overhead wires, but JR East announced that some sections would be closed all day on the 23rd. announced that it would be cancelled.
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Early plum blossoms begin to bloom at Kairakuen in Mito, one of Japan's three most famous gardens.
2024-01-23 17:26:00
At Kairakuen in Mito City, one of Japan's top three gardens and known as a famous spot for plum blossoms, early-blooming varieties have begun to bloom, delighting visitors.
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Liberal Democratic Party Noto Peninsula Earthquake Recommendations for securing accommodation facilities and means of transportation during secondary evacuation
2024-01-23 17:24:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Liberal Democratic Party made recommendations to Prime Minister Kishida, including securing lodging facilities and means of transportation in order to proceed with the second evacuation, and preparing to accept volunteers.
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Two host clubs are suspended due to malicious legal violations by Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission
2024-01-23 17:20:00
Amid problems surrounding the collection of expensive food and drink fees at host clubs, the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission has issued an administrative order to suspend operations at two host clubs in Kabukicho, Tokyo, alleging that they had violated laws and regulations regarding operations. Interviews with people involved in the investigation revealed that they have decided to take action.
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Toyama Himi Snow removal equipment continues to break, heavy snow to be dealt with by heavy snow removal
2024-01-23 17:18:00
In Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5 or higher was observed during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, snow removal equipment that sprays water from pipes buried in the ground has been damaged one after another, and the city has decided to respond to heavy snowfall by using heavy machinery to clear the snow. I am.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Approximately 13,000 units, including temporary housing and public housing, to be provided by the end of March
2024-01-23 17:04:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has announced plans to provide approximately 13,000 units, including temporary housing and public housing, by the end of March this year to people whose homes were destroyed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake and are unable to live.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism opens telephone consultation center for repairing damaged homes, etc.
2024-01-23 16:54:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will open a telephone consultation center from the 24th regarding repairs to damaged homes.
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22-year-old college student arrested on suspicion of requesting to meet female junior high school student for obscene purposes
2024-01-23 16:51:00
A 22-year-old university student was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly asking a female junior high school student he met on SNS to meet her for obscene purposes, promising her that he would let her stay at his home. According to her investigation, she has denied the charges.
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Daihatsu's model designation for three models will be officially canceled by the end of this week
2024-01-23 16:41:00
On the 23rd, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a hearing to hear the company's opinion regarding Daihatsu Motor Corporation's decision to revoke the model designation necessary for mass production of three vehicle models due to the issue of fraudulently obtaining national certification. Daihatsu has indicated its intention to accept the policy, and it is expected that it will be officially canceled as soon as this week.
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[Breaking News] Operation of some sections of the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines canceled for the entire day
2024-01-23 16:35:00
JR East continues to suspend operations due to problems with overhead wires. ▽Tohoku Shinkansen between Tokyo Station and Sendai Station, ▽Hokuriku Shinkansen between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station, ▽Joetsu Shinkansen between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station. It has been announced that the operation of the up and down lines in between will be suspended all day today, the 23rd.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Newly announced names of those killed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake; 7 people with consent of their families
2024-01-23 16:31:00
Ishikawa Prefecture announced on the 23rd the names and ages of seven people who died in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, with the consent of their bereaved families.
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Chairman of the National Governors Association “Dispatch technical staff for mid- to long-term support to disaster-affected areas”
2024-01-23 16:18:00
Governor Murai of Miyagi Prefecture, who serves as the chairman of the National Governors' Association, told reporters at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, ``From now on, we will need medium- to long-term support.It is possible to dispatch not only general staff but also technical staff. We have contacted all 47 prefectures to see if this is the case, and we would like to release them wherever we can."
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House fire in Koriyama, Fukushima; 1 person's body found; parent and child unable to contact each other
2024-01-23 16:11:00
On the morning of the 23rd, there was a fire at a house in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, and one person's body was found in the ruins. After the fire, police have been unable to contact the father and son, an 80-year-old and a 50-year-old living in the house, and are currently investigating.
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Ritsumei Restoration to submit amendment bill to double ``disaster victims' livelihood reconstruction support''
2024-01-23 16:04:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party of Japan proposed doubling the upper limit of support payments to households whose homes were damaged from the current 3 million yen to 6 million yen. We confirmed that we will jointly submit to the Diet a bill to amend the law incorporating the above.
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Ishikawa Prefecture releases names of 19 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (2:00 p.m. on the 23rd)
2024-01-23 15:56:00
As of 2:00 p.m. on the 23rd, the prefecture had announced the names and ages of 19 people whose safety was unknown due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. No new cases have been announced, and the prefecture is asking for information from the public.
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12 people confirmed dead after landslide in China's Yunnan province; rescue efforts continue amid bitter cold
2024-01-23 15:51:00
Twelve of the 47 people caught in the landslide that occurred in China's inland Yunnan province on the 22nd have been confirmed dead. Rescue operations continue at the scene despite the bitter cold.
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Toyama Himi Designated evacuation center closed, evacuees moved to private apartments, etc.
2024-01-23 15:50:00
Three weeks have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, the only designated evacuation shelter in the city that was open until the 23rd has been closed, and evacuees have been forced to move to their next home. The challenge for the future is how to proceed with rebuilding their lives.
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[Commentary] Noto Peninsula Earthquake Prolonged evacuation life How to prevent disaster-related deaths
2024-01-23 15:40:00
As the evacuation period due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake continues to prolong, the biggest challenge is to prevent "disaster-related deaths." ``Disaster-related deaths'' are people who do not die as a result of the direct damage caused by the disaster, but rather because their illness worsens or their physical condition deteriorates during the subsequent evacuation. As prolonged evacuations become unavoidable, what kind of response is necessary to protect lives? Commentator Koji Matsumoto will give you detailed information. *Recorded on January 19th (video: 9 minutes 14 seconds)
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[Explanatory video] How to interact with disaster victims: Ask a mental health care expert
2024-01-23 15:35:00
The difficult situation continues in the disaster-stricken areas, but one of the important things is to provide "mental care" for those affected. How should we support those close to us when they are affected by a disaster? We spoke with Yoshie Ohno of the Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, who provided care at the site during this earthquake. *This is the content that was broadcast on the noon news on January 23rd. *The video is 7 minutes and 8 seconds long. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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[Breaking news] Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen operations suspended in some sections
2024-01-23 15:32:00
Operations on the Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen have been suspended from around 10 a.m. on the 23rd due to problems with overhead wires. According to JR East, trains are still suspended in most sections, and it is expected that it will take a considerable amount of time before operations resume.
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Digital Minister Kono urges use of online application for “disaster certificate”
2024-01-23 15:31:00
Digital Minister Kono revealed that more than 5,500 online applications have been received so far regarding the ``disaster certificate'' required for those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake to receive public support. He called for active use of the system, saying it would help reduce the burden on both residents and local governments.
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Emergency restoration work completed at Noto Airport, allowing commercial planes to take off and land from the 25th
2024-01-23 15:30:00
Noto Airport in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, suffered damage such as cracks in the runway due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, but according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, emergency restoration work has been completed and the airport will reopen from the 25th. This means that commercial aircraft can take off and land.
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[Noto Peninsula Earthquake Traffic Impact 23rd] Railway, Air, Road (14:00)
2024-01-23 15:26:00
This is the impact of earthquakes and snow on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture. (As of 2pm on the 23rd)
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Prime Minister Kishida makes final adjustments to establish Noto Reconstruction Headquarters in response to the earthquake
2024-01-23 15:11:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida made the final decision to establish a new "Noto Reconstruction Headquarters" with himself as the head, in order to establish a system in which the government would take responsibility for the recovery and reconstruction of the disaster-stricken areas. I've started making adjustments.
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Road collapses in front of home: ``The door in front of me is right on the cliff...'' [Voices from the disaster area, 23rd]
2024-01-23 15:07:00
A corner of Tsubata Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, a little far from the Noto Peninsula, where there are no roads. When I returned to my home in a hurry after the earthquake, the road in front of my house was gone. There are many homes in the surrounding area that have not suffered major damage, so I feel there is a gap. ``It's extremely tiring to be surrounded by normal people,'' said a man living in an evacuee.
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[Video] Toyama/Niigata lifeline information (23rd, 2:00 p.m.)
2024-01-23 15:00:00
We will provide you with lifeline information and local information in Toyama and Niigata prefectures. It was broadcast on the news at 2pm on the 23rd. (Cannot be viewed on data broadcast)
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Tohoku/Joetsu/Hokuriku Shinkansen: Some sections of operation suspended due to power outage
2024-01-23 14:57:00
Operations on the Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen have been suspended from around 10 a.m. on the 23rd due to problems with overhead wires. According to JR East, trains are still suspended in most sections, and it is expected that it will take a considerable amount of time before operations resume.
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Taiwan private sector donates more than 2.5 billion yen; Chief Cabinet Secretary thanks for support, ``proof of friendship''
2024-01-23 14:18:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Taiwanese authorities appealed to the private sector for donations, and more than 2.5 billion yen was collected. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said, ``This is proof of friendship,'' and expressed his gratitude, saying that the funds will be used effectively to support disaster victims. In order to do so, he expressed his intention to coordinate with the relevant organizations.
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Earthquake-damaged Noetsu Expressway “Full-scale restoration expected to take several years,” Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2024-01-23 14:14:00
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that full-scale restoration is expected to take several years for the Ishikawa Prefecture-controlled section of the Noetsu Expressway and the coastal section of National Route 249, which were damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake. was shown.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito: “Power outages in Ishikawa Prefecture will be mostly restored within this month, with some exceptions”
2024-01-23 14:05:00
Regarding the ongoing power outage in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito announced at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 23rd that most of the power outages will be restored by the end of January, except in areas that are difficult to access. I did.
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Former Prime Minister Abe shooting second ``pre-trial proceedings'' Yamagami defendant also attends for the first time
2024-01-23 13:43:00
Tetsuya Yamagami was charged with murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe in Nara City in July 2022. The second "pretrial proceedings" to narrow down the evidence and points of contention before the defendant's trial. was held on the 23rd, and the defendant himself attended for the first time.
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“It’s a dangerous time for the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to appear together” Be wary of heavy snow
2024-01-23 13:36:00
On the 22nd, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued an "urgent announcement" stating that heavy snow was expected over a wide area, mainly along the Sea of Japan coast. On social media, a post that read, ``It's a dangerous time to see the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism appear together on news about heavy snowfall'' also attracted attention. We have summarized what kind of damage and impact has occurred when "emergency announcements" have been made so far. Please take extra precautions in areas where heavy snow is expected.
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Woman killed while removing snow after being hit by a large snow plow in Shibetsu, Hokkaido
2024-01-23 13:27:00
On the morning of the 23rd, an elderly woman who was working snow removal on a city road in Shibetsu City, Hokkaido, was struck and killed by a large snowplow.
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Nanao Ishikawa Beauty salon reopens for haircuts and shampoos using well water
2024-01-23 13:17:00
In Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off due to the earthquake, beauty salons in the city have resumed services such as haircuts and shampoos, using water from local wells.
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Heavy snow is expected in the disaster-affected areas, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, into the 25th. Be careful.
2024-01-23 13:16:00
Due to this winter's strongest cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, heavy snow is expected to occur in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, until around the 25th, and snow has already begun to fall in the flatlands of western Japan. Even in areas that don't usually get much snow, there is a risk of heavy snowfall, so you need to be careful about the impact on traffic.
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Tohoku/Joetsu/Hokuriku Shinkansen: Some sections of operation suspended due to power outage
2024-01-23 13:02:00
The Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen have been suspended from around 10 a.m. on the 23rd due to a power outage caused by overhead wire trouble. According to JR East, it is expected that it will take a considerable amount of time to resume operations.
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Toyama: Large-scale collapse of national highway; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducts emergency disaster investigation for recovery
2024-01-23 12:49:00
Officials from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are conducting a ``disaster emergency investigation'' to restore the road on National Route 359 in Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture, where a large-scale collapse occurred in the Noto Peninsula earthquake and a portion of it is still closed. I did it.
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Ishiri, a seasoning handed down in the Noto Peninsula, cannot be produced or shipped due to the earthquake.
2024-01-23 12:41:00
Due to the damage caused by the recent earthquake and water outages, the factory that makes ``Ishiri'', a seasoning made with squid from the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, is unable to produce or ship the product.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Approximately 13,000 units, including temporary housing and public housing, to be provided by the end of March
2024-01-23 12:40:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has announced plans to provide approximately 13,000 units, including temporary housing and public housing, by the end of March this year to people whose homes were destroyed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake and are unable to live.
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[Noto Peninsula Earthquake Traffic Impact 23rd] Railway, Air, Road (11:00)
2024-01-23 12:38:00
This is the impact of earthquakes and snow on transportation systems and roads. (As of 5am on the 23rd)
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[Water supply and bathing support information in Ishikawa Prefecture 23rd] Implemented in 9 cities and towns including Wajima City
2024-01-23 12:27:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to cause water outages in Ishikawa Prefecture. We are constantly updating the latest status of water supply support and Self-Defense Forces bathing support. *You can move to the items for each local government from the table of contents.
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Suspect caught on security camera in case of husband and wife abandoning body - suspect in possession of bloodstained clothes
2024-01-23 12:20:00
A man believed to be the newly arrested suspect in the case where the bodies of a couple in their 50s were found under the floor of a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, was seen walking around carrying what appeared to be blood-stained clothing. It was learned through interviews with investigators that the incident was captured on a security camera near the scene.
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Prime Minister Kishida “Create an environment for accepting volunteers in disaster-stricken areas”
2024-01-23 12:10:00
Regarding the response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida stated that the cooperation of volunteers would be needed in the disaster-stricken areas, and instructed the facilities to prepare the environment for receiving volunteers. He also stated that Noto Airport has been restored and commercial flights will resume from the 27th of this week, and requested that the airport be used to support the disaster-stricken areas.
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Heavy snow is expected in the disaster-affected areas, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, into the 25th. Be careful.
2024-01-23 11:57:00
Due to this winter's strongest cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, heavy snow is expected to occur in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, until around the 25th, and snow has already begun to fall in the flatlands of western Japan. Even in areas that don't usually get much snow, there is a risk of heavy snowfall, so you need to be careful about the impact on traffic.
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[Broadcasting provided simultaneously] Lifeline and local information from NHK Kanazawa
2024-01-23 11:47:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.
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Tohoku/Joetsu/Hokuriku Shinkansen: Some sections of operation suspended due to power outage
2024-01-23 11:26:00
The Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen have been suspended from around 10 a.m. on the 23rd due to a power outage caused by overhead wire trouble. According to JR East, it is expected that it will take a considerable amount of time to resume operations.
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National Police Agency Deputy Director Sadami Ogata to be appointed as the 99th Superintendent General
2024-01-23 11:09:00
The top management of the Metropolitan Police Department has been changed, and Deputy Director-General Sadami Ogata of the National Police Agency has been appointed as the new Superintendent General.
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Tohoku/Joetsu/Hokuriku Shinkansen: Some sections of operation suspended due to power outage
2024-01-23 10:59:00
According to JR East, operations will begin at around 10 a.m. on the Tohoku Shinkansen between Tokyo Station and Sendai Station, the Joetsu Shinkansen between Tokyo Station and Echigo-Yuzawa Station, and the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Tokyo Station and Nagano Station. I'm putting it off.
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[Water supply support information in Ishikawa Prefecture 23rd] Implemented in 9 cities and towns including Wajima City
2024-01-23 08:35:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to cause water outages in Ishikawa Prefecture. The latest status of water supply support is summarized and updated from time to time. *You can move to the items for each local government from the table of contents.
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[Noto Peninsula Earthquake Traffic Impact 23rd] Railway, Air, Road (5:00)
2024-01-23 08:18:00
This is the impact of earthquakes and snow on transportation systems and roads. (As of 5am on the 23rd)
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Newly arrested Philippine national in Adachi Ward, Tokyo couple abandoning body
2024-01-23 08:06:00
The bodies of a couple in their 50s were found under the floor of a house in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, and a female suspect was arrested for abandoning the bodies.The Metropolitan Police Department has identified a new suspect, a male acquaintance of the female and a Filipino citizen. was arrested.
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Nerima Ward, Tokyo decides to significantly expand subsidies to make “wood-dense areas” earthquake resistant
2024-01-23 08:02:00
Because many old wooden houses collapsed in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Nerima Ward has decided to significantly expand subsidies in order to make the approximately 1,100 houses in so-called ``wood-dense areas'' earthquake-resistant. .
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Strongest cold air this winter; heavy snow expected in earthquake-affected areas around the 25th
2024-01-23 07:11:00
Due to this winter's strongest cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, heavy snow is expected to fall in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, through around the 25th, so careful attention should be paid to the impact on traffic.
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Suzu Mayor Ishikawa plans to secure land for construction of temporary housing, aiming for 2,500 units
2024-01-23 06:09:00
Mayor Izumiya of Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, announced his intention to secure the necessary land for temporary housing to be built in the city, with a target of 2,500 units, which is more than the number of units that are thought to have been completely destroyed.
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School health checkup “Please consider children’s emotional state when allowing them to wear clothes” Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
2024-01-23 05:41:00
Regarding school health examinations, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has issued a notification nationwide that children should be considerate of their privacy and feelings, such as by covering their bodies with gym clothes instead of going shirtless, as long as it does not interfere with accurate examinations.
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Government/ruling party considers applying tax reduction measures for disaster victims one year ahead of schedule
2024-01-23 05:14:00
In order to support the victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in terms of taxation, the government and ruling party have brought forward measures by one year to reduce income tax and resident tax based on the amount of loss for those who suffered damage to their homes and property due to the disaster. We are currently considering applying this method.
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Heavy snow forecast for areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, mainly along the mountains, fear of expanding power outages
2024-01-23 05:10:00
Due to the strong winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, heavy snow is expected to occur mainly along the mountains in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Experts have pointed out that ``heavy snow containing moisture could accumulate on power lines and cause more power outages.''
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