2024-03-20 23:31:00
On the night of the 20th, the pantograph of a limited express train on the Meitetsu Airport Line in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture was damaged by strong winds and became stuck on the elevated track. According to Meitetsu, there were approximately 400 passengers on board the limited express train, and they were guided to the nearest station by walking along the tracks.
2024-03-20 23:10:00
On the night of the 20th, a limited express train on the Meitetsu Airport Line became stuck on an elevated track in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture due to a vehicle malfunction. According to Meitetsu, there were approximately 400 passengers on board the limited express train, and they were guided to the nearest station by walking along the tracks.
2024-03-20 23:01:00
Due to bad weather such as strong winds and thunderstorms, there were a number of flight cancellations on the 20th. ▽Japan Airlines had 66 flights canceled to and from Haneda Airport, Itami Airport, and Niigata Airport, etc. ▽All Nippon Airways had 31 flights to and from Haneda Airport, New Chitose Airport, Tottori Airport, etc. In addition, All Nippon Airways has decided to cancel its first three flights on the 21st due to aircraft shortages.
2024-03-20 20:40:00
On the 20th, the middle day of the equinox, a flower shop in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water is still cut off in many areas due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, is delivering flowers in a way that allows them to last longer even without water.
2024-03-20 20:40:00
JR lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area have had to suspend operations one after another due to strong winds, and delays are still occurring. Among these lines, operation on the Utsunomiya Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line was suspended in some sections, but operations resumed just after 7:30 p.m. on the 20th. In addition, the Uchibo Line was suspended in some sections, but it resumed operations around 8 p.m. Service has resumed on all routes, but according to JR, there are delays on many routes.
2024-03-20 20:36:00
In an effort to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, students and staff from universities in Aichi Prefecture conducted volunteer activities such as removing liquefied mud in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture.
2024-03-20 20:20:00
Due to the effects of low pressure and cold air in the upper atmosphere, winds are extremely strong mainly in western and eastern Japan, and there are places along the mountains that are experiencing heavy snowfall. Extremely strong winds will blow across a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan into the 21st, and extremely unstable atmospheric conditions are expected to continue in western and eastern Japan.The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of strong winds and high waves, leading to heavy snow, lightning, tornadoes, etc. We urge everyone to be careful of the strong gusts of wind.
2024-03-20 19:27:00
Four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture at around 4 p.m. on the 20th, and the Japan Coast Guard continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters immediately.
2024-03-20 19:20:00
The JR Musashino Line, which had suspended operations on its entire line due to strong winds, resumed operations at around 6:23 p.m.
2024-03-20 19:18:00
Due to strong winds, various JR lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area are being affected by suspension of service. Of these, the ▼ Utsunomiya Line has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station. In addition, the operation of the Shonan-Shinjuku Line and Utsunomiya Line trains north of Shinjuku Station has been suspended. Other routes are also affected. Please pay attention to the latest service information.
2024-03-20 18:57:00
On the afternoon of the 20th, amidst rough weather in various parts of the country, there was an accident in which a large trailer container overturned on the Metropolitan Expressway in Yokohama City. According to police, there were no injuries and the driver said he was ``whipped by the wind.''
2024-03-20 18:51:00
Minister of Defense Kihara gave a speech at an international conference of defense ministers from Pacific island countries, pointing out that attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force are progressing, with China's increasing maritime expansion in mind, and he pointed out that attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force are progressing, and that He expressed his intention to strengthen cooperation with other countries, including the
2024-03-20 18:41:00
On the morning of the 20th, a South Korean-registered chemical tanker with 11 people on board capsized off the coast of Mutsurejima Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. According to the Japan Coast Guard, nine people have been rescued so far, eight of whom have died. He was confirmed dead. The Japan Coast Guard and others are rushing to search and rescue the two remaining crew members.
2024-03-20 18:34:00
Due to the effects of low pressure and cold air in the upper atmosphere, winds are extremely strong mainly in western and eastern Japan, and there are places along the mountains that are experiencing heavy snowfall. Extremely strong winds will blow across a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan into the 21st, and extremely unstable atmospheric conditions are expected to continue in western and eastern Japan.The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of strong winds and high waves, leading to heavy snow, lightning, tornadoes, etc. We urge everyone to be careful of the strong gusts of wind.
2024-03-20 18:18:00
The Hokuriku Shinkansen had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Nagano Station and Takasaki Station in Gunma Prefecture since after 4 p.m., but operations resumed at around 5:55 p.m.
2024-03-20 18:12:00
Four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture at around 4 p.m. on the 20th, and the Japan Coast Guard continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters immediately.
2024-03-20 18:08:00
On the morning of the 20th, a Korean-registered chemical tanker with 11 people on board capsized off the coast of Mutsurejima Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. According to the Japan Coast Guard, nine people have been rescued so far, seven of whom were injured. He was confirmed dead. The Japan Coast Guard and others are rushing to search and rescue the two remaining crew members.
2024-03-20 18:02:00
Due to strong winds, operations on the JR Musashino Line have been suspended from around 5:39 p.m.
2024-03-20 17:34:00
A free consultation session was held in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where lawyers and others answered questions about housing and finances for people who have been evacuated due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
2024-03-20 16:47:00
According to JR East, the Hokuriku Shinkansen was affected by abnormal noises between Karuizawa Station in Nagano Prefecture and Sakudaira Station, and from around 4:10 p.m. I have put off driving. It is expected that operations will resume around 5 p.m.
2024-03-20 16:43:00
The weightlifting club of Iida High School in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, conducted finishing practice for the national competition to be held in Kanazawa City on the 23rd.
2024-03-20 16:14:00
On the morning of the 20th, a Korean-flagged chemical tanker capsized off the coast of Mutsuren Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. According to the Japan Coast Guard, there were 11 people on board the tanker, and nine have been rescued so far, and they are urgently searching for and rescuing the remaining two crew members.
2024-03-20 14:26:00
Matsuyama City's sightseeing train ``Botchan Train'', which had been suspended due to a lack of drivers, has resumed operation for the first time in about four months, and the first train carrying tourists and others was on the morning of the 20th at Dogo Onsen Station, the first train in the city. has departed.
2024-03-20 14:00:00
The temporary storage site in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, which accepts disaster waste generated by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, had a deadline of the 20th, and many people brought in broken furniture and other items.
2024-03-20 13:46:00
On the morning of the 20th, a Korean-flagged chemical tanker capsized off the coast of Mutsuren Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. According to the Japan Coast Guard, there were 11 people on board the tanker, and six have been rescued so far, and they are urgently searching for and rescuing the remaining five crew members.
2024-03-20 13:39:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, attended the graduation ceremony of Gakushuin University on the 20th.
2024-03-20 13:05:00
On the morning of the 20th, a Korean-flagged chemical tanker capsized off the coast of Mutsuren Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. According to the Japan Coast Guard, there were 11 people on board the tanker, and so far four have been rescued, and efforts are now underway to rescue the remaining seven crew members.
2024-03-20 12:45:00
An event was held at a workshop in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where children affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake could try their hand at making glass accessories, so that they could have a fun time together.
2024-03-20 11:56:00
On the morning of the 20th, a Korean-flagged chemical tanker capsized off the coast of Mutsuren Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. According to the Japan Coast Guard, there were 11 people on board the tanker, and four have been rescued so far, but rescue efforts are continuing as the safety of the crew members is unknown.
2024-03-20 11:52:00
On the 20th, the middle day of the equinox, at a temple cemetery in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where many gravestones were damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, local people visited the graves and clasped hands together.
2024-03-20 11:43:00
Due to the effects of low pressure and cold air in the upper atmosphere, winds are increasing and rain and snow are falling mainly in western and eastern Japan. Atmospheric conditions in western and eastern Japan are expected to become extremely unstable into the 21st, with heavy snowfall expected in some places, especially along the mountains.The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of strong winds, high waves, and heavy snow, with the possibility of lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other gusts. We urge you to be very careful.
2024-03-20 11:37:00
The 20th will mark 29 years since the Aum Shinrikyo subway sarin attack, in which 14 people died and approximately 6,300 people suffered. At one of the sites, Kasumigaseki Station on the Tokyo subway, bereaved families and victims mourned the victims.
2024-03-20 11:30:00
A subsidiary of Hikari Tsushin was found by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau to be evading tax by abusing the system that allows corporate tax to be paid by combining the profits and losses of group companies, resulting in an additional tax of approximately 1.9 billion yen. This was revealed through interviews with those involved.
2024-03-20 11:23:00
Graduation ceremonies, cherry blossom viewing, entrance ceremonies. This is a time when there are many opportunities to take photos, but what pose do you take when someone says, "Yes, cheese!"? Would you like to do a peace sign? But why is that? (Nandenan reporting team, Osaka Broadcasting station, Kaori Imamura, Shinya Fujishima)
2024-03-20 11:11:00
According to the Moji Coast Guard Department in Kitakyushu City, just after 7 a.m. on the 20th, a call was received from a South Korean-registered chemical tanker off the coast of Mutsurejima Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, stating that the ship was tilting and requesting rescue. about it. According to the Coast Guard, the ship was capsized as of 10 a.m., as it had been anchored due to rough weather. There were 11 people on board the ship from South Korea, Indonesia, and China, and their safety details are unknown, but rescue efforts are currently underway.
2024-03-20 10:52:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, attended the graduation ceremony of Gakushuin University on the 20th.
2024-03-20 10:27:00
JR Utsunomiya Line and JR Takasaki Line had suspended operation in some sections due to an accident that occurred at Urawa Station, but both lines resumed service at around 10:04 a.m.
2024-03-20 09:32:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, will attend the graduation ceremony of Gakushuin University on the 20th.
2024-03-20 09:30:00
JR Utsunomiya Line has suspended service on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station due to an accident that occurred at Urawa Station. Additionally, due to this accident, the JR Takasaki Line has suspended operations on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station. According to JR East, service on both lines is expected to resume around 10 a.m.
2024-03-20 08:13:00
Identifying evacuees outside of evacuation centers, such as those evacuating from their homes or sleeping in their cars, was also an issue after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. When NHK conducted a survey of the 23 wards of Tokyo and the municipalities of Tama regarding methods of identifying evacuees and confirming their safety, it was found that only 11 cities and wards had decided on a method.
2024-03-20 07:44:00
Due to the effects of low pressure and cold air in the upper atmosphere, winds are increasing mainly in western and eastern Japan, causing snow and rain to fall in some places. The atmospheric conditions will be unstable on the 20th, with heavy snow expected to fall in some places, especially along the mountains.The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on guard against strong winds, high waves, and heavy snow, and to be careful of lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other gusts. .
2024-03-20 07:34:00
Three people, including the president of a chemical machinery manufacturer in Yokohama City, were arrested on suspicion of illegal exporting, and it was later revealed that they were innocent.Investigators from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Safety Department deliberately destroyed the officer's records during the investigation. It has been revealed that the manufacturer has decided to file criminal charges against the investigators as early as this month due to suspicions that they may have committed the crime.
2024-03-20 06:18:00
Due to the effects of low pressure and cold air in the upper atmosphere, winds are increasing mainly in western and eastern Japan, causing snow and rain to fall in some places. The atmospheric conditions will be unstable on the 20th, with heavy snow expected to fall in some places, especially along the mountains.The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on guard against strong winds, high waves, and heavy snow, and to be careful of lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other gusts. .
2024-03-20 05:47:00
A research group at the University of Tokyo and other institutions has developed a new technology that strengthens the soil deep underground by increasing the activity of microorganisms that live in the soil. We plan to conduct an outdoor demonstration experiment in fiscal 2024, and hope to apply it to measures against liquefaction caused by earthquakes in the future.
2024-03-20 04:21:00
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has compiled a report stating that the global average temperature over the past year has risen by more than 1.4 degrees Celsius compared to before the industrial revolution, making it the highest in recorded history.
