Social News(2024/03/21)
Government proposes support measures such as increasing subsidy rate for liquefaction damage caused by Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-03-21 23:58:00
The government has compiled a proposal for support measures for liquefaction damage caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In addition to increasing the national subsidy rate for local governments to take measures against liquefaction from one-fourth to one-half of the previous rate, a new subsidy of up to 1.2 million yen will be given to individuals for the cost of repairing slopes on residential land. We are planning to provide assistance.
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Measles infections are confirmed one after another across the country. “Adults who are worried should get tested first.”
2024-03-21 21:13:00
Measles cases have been confirmed one after another across the country, including in Tokyo and Osaka. Some clinics are receiving a number of inquiries from people who are thought to have been infected by people who returned from overseas or entered the country as tourists, and who wish to receive the vaccine. Please check it out and decide if it is necessary."
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``It brought tears to my eyes, it was delicious.'' A long-established restaurant in Wajima reopens at a temporary location
2024-03-21 21:09:00
Some people shed tears while eating the daily special katsudon. A long-established restaurant in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, was partially destroyed in the earthquake and had to close its doors. We have resumed operations at a temporary store from the 21st.
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Strengthening cooperation between the government and chambers of commerce to rebuild affected businesses
2024-03-21 21:02:00
In order to rebuild businesses affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, an online meeting was held between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and economic organizations in the disaster-stricken areas. We decided to strengthen collaboration by sharing issues facing companies and precedents for solving them.
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Yokohama District Court orders prefecture to pay compensation after police enter home of visually impaired person without permission
2024-03-21 20:26:00
In a lawsuit in which a visually impaired couple in Yokohama City sought compensation, claiming that when a police officer visited their home and questioned them about their duties, the Yokohama District Court ruled that the police officer entered the room without permission. The court ruled that Kanagawa Prefecture should have been aware that the couple had visual impairments, but ``should have told them the number of people and confirmed where they could enter the room,'' and ordered Kanagawa Prefecture to pay compensation. Ta.
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The 21st is World Down Syndrome Day: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and other buildings are lit up
2024-03-21 20:25:00
The 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, designated by the United Nations. Buildings around the country, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, were lit up to promote understanding of people with Down syndrome and their families.
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First drone video of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 directly below the reactor released
2024-03-21 20:20:00
The first video taken by a drone of the area directly below the reactor No. 1, which suffered a meltdown at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, has been released. It was confirmed that objects that could be ``nuclear fuel debris'' and multiple pieces of equipment that were attached to the bottom of the reactor before the accident had fallen, and TEPCO analyzed that ``the area of damage is quite wide.'' I am.
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Hovercraft collided with a fence at the landing area on the Oita Airport side
2024-03-21 19:56:00
On the afternoon of the 21st, a hovercraft that was undergoing training to improve access to Oita Airport came into contact with a fence installed at the landing area. There were no injuries and there was no damage to the hull.
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Medical accident in which three patients died after undergoing surgery by the same surgeon Gifu Kakamigahara
2024-03-21 19:51:00
Tokai Chuo Hospital in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture, announced that there was a medical accident in which three patients who underwent liver cancer surgery by the same surgeon died. This doctor retired last year, and the hospital has said that in principle they will no longer perform highly difficult surgeries.
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Liberal Democratic Party Kyoto Prefectural Federation members accused of bribery, etc. Not prosecuted due to insufficient charges
2024-03-21 19:50:00
A group of lawyers has accused the Liberal Democratic Party of Kyoto Prefecture of collecting funds from constituency branches represented by national election candidates and disbursing them to political organizations of local assembly members, alleging that this is suspected of bribery in violation of the Public Offices Election Act. On the 21st, prosecutors dismissed charges against the accused members due to insufficient charges.
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Farewell party for junior high school students evacuated from Ishikawa Wajima to their hometown on the 22nd
2024-03-21 19:48:00
Before the junior high school students who evacuated en masse from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture to Hakusan City after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake returned to their hometowns on the 22nd, a farewell party was held to encourage them.
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GSDF additionally deploys new units to two locations within the prefecture, including Yonaguni Island, Okinawa
2024-03-21 19:40:00
On the 21st, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force deployed additional units to two locations within Okinawa Prefecture, including the relocation of an electronic warfare unit to Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture.
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``It brought tears to my eyes, it was delicious.'' A long-established restaurant in Wajima reopens at a temporary location
2024-03-21 19:08:00
Some people shed tears while eating the daily special katsudon. A long-established restaurant in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, was partially destroyed in the earthquake and had to close its doors. We have resumed operations at a temporary store from the 21st.
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``I'm relieved to be able to meet my parents.'' Junior high school students who evacuated in groups return to Suzu
2024-03-21 19:00:00
"I was worried at first because I was living away from my parents, but..." Junior high school students from Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and evacuated to a facility in Kanazawa City, stayed for about two months. After finishing, I returned to my hometown. Classes will begin at the original school from the new semester.
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Ground Self-Defense Force Osprey resumes flight; basic training will be carried out near the military base for the time being
2024-03-21 18:56:00
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force resumed Osprey flights at a military base in Chiba Prefecture on the 21st, which had been suspended following the crash of a U.S. military aircraft last November. For the time being, basic training will be carried out near the military base or at sea.
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Aichi Meitetsu Airport Line limited express train stranded, all pantographs on the train damaged
2024-03-21 18:50:00
On the night of the 20th, a Meitetsu Airport Line limited express train got stuck on a bridge in Aichi Prefecture, and it was revealed that all three of the train's pantographs were damaged. Meitetsu is proceeding with an investigation into the relationship with the strong winds and the cause, and is speeding up the restoration of overhead lines and other equipment.
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Ishikawa Suzu Water outage resolved in some areas, but some people continue to be inconvenienced because they cannot use their own toilets
2024-03-21 18:48:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water continues to be cut off in most areas, the water outage was resolved in some areas in March, but the septic tank that processes wastewater was damaged by the earthquake, making it inconvenient to use the toilet at home. Some people continue to have this condition.
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Saga District Court decides to dismiss provisional injunction to stop Osprey garrison construction
2024-03-21 18:44:00
On the 21st, the Saga District Court ruled on a petition for a provisional injunction filed by fishermen and others requesting a halt to the construction of a military post on land adjacent to the airport in conjunction with a plan to deploy the Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey transport aircraft to Saga Airport. I made the decision to quit.
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Hovercraft accident at Oita Airport landing area, no injuries
2024-03-21 18:33:00
According to the police, a report was received on the afternoon of the 21st saying that a hovercraft, which was undergoing pilot training with the aim of starting service this fall in order to improve access to Oita Airport, had ``caused an accident at the landing area on the Oita Airport side.'' That's it. According to the operating company, the plane came into contact with a fence installed at the landing area. There were three people on board the hovercraft at the time: the pilot, the captain, and a British instructor, but none of them were injured. Maritime operation training for the hovercraft was canceled due to an accident in which it came into contact with a guardrail on the first day of training last November, but it only resumed last month.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's translator Ippei Mizuhara fired due to involvement in illegal gambling
2024-03-21 18:26:00
Major League Baseball's Dodgers announced that they have fired Ippei Mizuhara, who serves as an interpreter for player Shohei Ohtani. Multiple American media outlets have reported that Mr. Mizuhara was involved in illegal gambling, but the team did not reveal the reason for his dismissal, saying that they were gathering information and saying, ``At this time, we cannot comment further.'' "No." According to US media, after the game on the night of the 20th, Mizuhara told his Dodgers teammates that he had a gambling addiction and that ``it's all my fault.'' In this article, we will also talk about gambling addiction.
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Death in prison case: Death due to cancer discovered while in detention Tokyo District Court rejects lawsuit by family
2024-03-21 18:23:00
A lawsuit in which the family of a former advisor to a chemical machinery manufacturer who was arrested on suspicion of illegal exporting and died of cancer before his innocence was revealed sought compensation from the government, alleging that he was not given proper tests and treatment in detention center. The Tokyo District Court rejected the family's lawsuit, stating that the medical treatment provided at the detention center was reasonable and not illegal.
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Request to ICPO for international arrangements for former Tokematch representatives
2024-03-21 18:21:00
Japanese police authorities have contacted the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO) regarding the former representatives of the company who left the country for an incident in which a watch entrusted to a company operating the luxury watch sharing service "Tokematch" was sold without permission. However, interviews with investigators revealed that a request was made for international arrangements.
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Saga District Court decides to dismiss provisional injunction to stop Osprey garrison construction
2024-03-21 18:09:00
On the 21st, the Saga District Court ruled on a petition for a provisional injunction filed by fishermen and others requesting a halt to the construction of a military post on land adjacent to the airport in conjunction with a plan to deploy the Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey transport aircraft to Saga Airport. I made the decision to quit.
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Temporary tsunami gauges to be installed at Niigata Joetsu and Sado ports next week Japan Meteorological Agency
2024-03-21 18:05:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the Japan Meteorological Agency will install temporary tsunami gauges at the ports of Joetsu City and Sado City in Niigata Prefecture as early as next week.
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Recommendation for Saitama Prefectural High School to become co-educational, students voice opposing opinions one after another
2024-03-21 18:03:00
Last year, a recommendation was made that Saitama Prefectural High Schools, which have boys' and girls' schools, should become co-educational, and a person in charge of the Saitama Prefectural Board of Education held a meeting at a high school in Saitama City to hear students' opinions. Opinions against coeducationalization were raised one after another, such as, ``I don't want to be deprived of a diverse environment.''
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Ishikawa: Business operators who provide visiting baths at nursing care facilities volunteer to provide bathing support.
2024-03-21 17:55:00
At the nursing care facility in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, even after the water outage was resolved, the facility has not made any progress in recovery, and the opportunities for residents to take a bath have decreased significantly. On the 21st, visiting bath business operators and others visited the facility and volunteered to provide bathing support.
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Superintendent General: “Strengthen the system and lead measures to eradicate special fraud”
2024-03-21 17:45:00
A meeting attended by all the police chiefs of the Metropolitan Police Department was held, and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Sadami Ogata gave instructions to further strengthen the system to eradicate special fraud and to lead the national police force in countering special fraud.
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North Korea “Infectious measles and ‘malignant infectious disease’ spread in Japan” Report
2024-03-21 17:42:00
North Korea is planning to hold its first demonstration in 13 years in the capital Pyongyang on the 26th of this month, reporting in the official newspaper of the Workers' Party of Korea that ``highly contagious measles and ``malignant infectious diseases'' with high mortality rates are spreading in Japan.'' With the upcoming match against Japan's national soccer team, the players appear to be nervous about whether the infection will spread within the country.
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First trial of 75-year-old defendant in Saitama nursing home shuttle car accident; charges approved
2024-03-21 17:37:00
The first trial was held for a 75-year-old defendant accused of hitting and killing two residents of a nursing home in Saitama City with a courtesy car last September, and the defendant admitted to the charges. .
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Tanker capsizes off the coast of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi; 1 crew member found but dead; death toll rises to 9
2024-03-21 17:31:00
On the 20th, a Korean-flagged chemical tanker with 11 people on board capsized off the coast of Mutsurenjima Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and on the morning of the 21st, one more person was confirmed dead, bringing the total number of deaths to nine. have become. The Japan Coast Guard and other authorities are continuing to search for one person, who has not yet been found.
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[Earthquake information] Seismic intensity 5 lower in Saitama Tochigi, risk of falling rocks and landslides, be careful
2024-03-21 17:27:00
On the morning of the 21st, there was an earthquake in Tochigi and Saitama prefectures with a seismic intensity of less than 5. In Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture, there have been reports of damage to buildings, including ceiling panels peeling off at an elementary school. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning areas where the shaking was strong to be on alert for earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower for about a week.
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"It brought tears to my eyes. It was delicious." A long-established restaurant in Wajima reopens at a temporary location
2024-03-21 17:16:00
Some people shed tears while eating the daily special katsudon. A long-established restaurant in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, was partially destroyed in the earthquake and had to close its doors. We have resumed operations at a temporary store from the 21st.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's translator Ippei Mizuhara fired due to involvement in illegal gambling
2024-03-21 17:01:00
Major League Baseball's Dodgers announced that they have fired Ippei Mizuhara, who serves as an interpreter for player Shohei Ohtani. Multiple American media outlets have reported that Mr. Mizuhara was involved in illegal gambling, but the team did not reveal the reason for his dismissal, saying that they were gathering information and saying, ``At this time, we cannot comment further.'' "No." According to US media, after the game on the night of the 20th, Mizuhara told his Dodgers teammates that he had a gambling addiction and that ``it's all my fault.'' In this article, we will also talk about gambling addiction.
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Serving homemade food to evacuees from Ishikawa Toyama Tonami
2024-03-21 16:54:00
An event was held where local people served homemade food and interacted with people who had evacuated from Ishikawa Prefecture to Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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Measles infections are confirmed one after another across the country. ``Adults who are worried should get tested first.''
2024-03-21 16:47:00
Measles cases have been confirmed one after another across the country, including in Tokyo and Osaka. Some clinics are receiving a number of inquiries from people who are thought to have been infected by people who returned from overseas or entered the country as tourists, and who wish to receive the vaccine. Please check it out and decide if it is necessary."
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Approximately 350 million yen worth of cocaine washed ashore on Okinawa coast after trying to smuggle it
2024-03-21 16:47:00
In January this year, approximately 15 kilograms of cocaine in a bag with a street value of approximately 350 million yen was found on the coast of the southern part of the main island of Okinawa. The police suspected that someone had dropped it into the sea and washed ashore in an attempt to smuggle it, but they investigated, but could not find any strong clues, and the documents were sent to the prosecutor's office without the suspect being identified.
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[Earthquake information] Seismic intensity 5 lower in Saitama Tochigi, risk of falling rocks and landslides, be careful
2024-03-21 16:46:00
On the morning of the 21st, there was an earthquake in Tochigi and Saitama prefectures with a seismic intensity of less than 5. In Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture, there have been reports of damage to buildings, including ceiling panels peeling off at an elementary school. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning areas where the shaking was strong to be on alert for earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower for about a week.
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U.S. Fourth Army Coordinator meets for the first time with Okinawa Governor “Confident of safe operation of Osprey”
2024-03-21 16:45:00
On the 21st, the head of the US military stationed in Okinawa, Fourth Army Coordinator Roger Turner, met with Governor Tamaki of Okinawa Prefecture for the first time since taking office. Governor Tamaki expressed regret that the Osprey would resume flying without sufficient explanation, while Fourth Army Coordinator Turner emphasized, ``I am confident that it can be operated safely.''
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Ground Self-Defense Force Osprey resumes flight; basic training will be carried out near the military base for the time being
2024-03-21 16:43:00
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force resumed Osprey flights at a military base in Chiba Prefecture on the 21st, which had been suspended following the crash of a U.S. military aircraft last November. For the time being, basic training will be carried out near the military base or at sea.
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[Commentary] Hokuriku Shinkansen extension shortens travel time, but be careful when transferring?
2024-03-21 16:38:00
On March 16th, the Kanazawa-Tsuruga section of the Hokuriku Shinkansen opened. There are high hopes for support for the tourism industry that was affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. How much time will it reduce? If you are heading towards Kanazawa from Osaka or Nagoya, there are some things to be concerned about. Commentator Koji Nakamura will provide a detailed explanation. (Video: 3 minutes 41 seconds)
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Saga District Court decides to dismiss provisional injunction to stop Osprey garrison construction
2024-03-21 16:16:00
On the 21st, the Saga District Court ruled on a petition for a provisional injunction filed by fishermen and others requesting a halt to the construction of a military post on land adjacent to the airport in conjunction with a plan to deploy the Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey transport aircraft to Saga Airport. I made the decision to quit.
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Chiba mother's murder and abandonment trial sent back to first trial ``Murder conviction is difficult'' Tokyo High Court
2024-03-21 16:10:00
Regarding the defendant who was sentenced to 17 years in prison in the first trial after being charged with murdering his mother and abandoning her body near Kujukuri Beach in Chiba Prefecture, the Tokyo High Court in the second trial said, ``The current evidence does not "It is difficult to find him guilty of murder," the court said, revoking the first trial's verdict and ordering a new trial.
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Ground Self-Defense Force Osprey resumes flight; basic training will be carried out near the military base for the time being
2024-03-21 16:01:00
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force resumed Osprey flights at a military base in Chiba Prefecture on the 21st, which had been suspended following the crash of a U.S. military aircraft last November. For the time being, basic training will be carried out near the military base or at sea.
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force “Power harassment of multiple subordinates” 50th air general disciplinary action
2024-03-21 15:57:00
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force suspended an air general in his 50s for four days for engaging in power harassment, including repeatedly giving instructions to multiple subordinates over long periods of time. An air general is the highest rank in the Air Self-Defense Force, and this is the first time he has been disciplined for power harassment.
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force “Power harassment of multiple subordinates” 50th air general disciplinary action
2024-03-21 15:10:00
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force suspended an air general in his 50s for four days for engaging in power harassment, including repeatedly giving instructions to multiple subordinates over long periods of time. An air general is the highest rank in the Air Self-Defense Force, and this is the first time he has been disciplined for power harassment.
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[Earthquake information] Seismic intensity 5 lower in Saitama Tochigi, risk of falling rocks and landslides, be careful
2024-03-21 15:04:00
On the morning of the 21st, there was an earthquake in Tochigi and Saitama prefectures with a seismic intensity of less than 5. In Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture, there have been reports of damage to buildings, including ceiling panels peeling off at an elementary school. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning areas where the shaking was strong to be on alert for earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower for about a week.
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Water supply continues to be cut off in Ishikawa; portable toilet sets handed out to around 500 people in Suzu
2024-03-21 15:01:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off in large areas due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a set of portable toilets that can be used without water using bags and coagulant was distributed to approximately 500 people.
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Saga District Court decides to dismiss provisional injunction to stop Osprey garrison construction
2024-03-21 14:28:00
On the 21st, the Saga District Court ruled on a petition for a provisional injunction filed by fishermen and others requesting a halt to the construction of a military post on land adjacent to the airport in conjunction with a plan to deploy the Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey transport aircraft to Saga Airport. I made the decision to quit.
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Director-General of Agency for Natural Resources and Energy asks governor for understanding on restarting Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant
2024-03-21 13:45:00
In preparation for the restart of TEPCO's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, Director General Murase of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy met with Governor Hanazumi of Niigata Prefecture, where the site is located, and the government says it will proceed with the restart of the nuclear power plant, taking into account the lessons of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. We asked for their understanding of the policy.
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[Earthquake information] Seismic intensity 5 lower in Saitama Tochigi, risk of falling rocks and landslides, be careful
2024-03-21 13:26:00
On the morning of the 21st, there was an earthquake in Tochigi and Saitama prefectures with a seismic intensity of less than 5. In Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture, there have been reports of damage to buildings, including ceiling panels peeling off at an elementary school. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning areas where the shaking was strong to be on alert for earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower for about a week.
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52-year-old suspect arrested for arson after throwing petrol bomb at police station, Hachioji, Tokyo
2024-03-21 13:11:00
This month, a 52-year-old suspect was arrested for attempting to set fire to a Metropolitan Police Department station in Hachioji, Tokyo by throwing a Molotov cocktail.
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Suspect arrested for stabbing two people at Hiroshima convenience store: ``I wanted to kill someone''
2024-03-21 13:07:00
On the 19th, a 76-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing and injuring two female customers and a female employee at a convenience store in Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City. In an interview with the police, it was learned that he had made statements such as, ``I stabbed him because I wanted to kill him.''
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's translator Ippei Mizuhara fired due to involvement in illegal gambling
2024-03-21 12:39:00
Major League Baseball's Dodgers announced that they have fired Ippei Mizuhara, who serves as an interpreter for player Shohei Ohtani. Multiple American media outlets have reported that Mr. Mizuhara was involved in illegal gambling, but the team did not reveal the reason for his dismissal, saying that they were gathering information and saying, ``At this time, we cannot comment further.'' "No."
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[Earthquake information] Seismic intensity 5 lower in Saitama Tochigi, risk of falling rocks and landslides, be careful
2024-03-21 12:35:00
On the morning of the 21st, there was an earthquake in Tochigi and Saitama prefectures with a seismic intensity of less than 5. In Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture, there have been reports of damage to buildings, including ceiling panels peeling off at an elementary school. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning areas where the shaking was strong to be on alert for earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower for about a week.
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Suzu Ishikawa, 75 years since its founding, the disaster-stricken bookstore reopens at a temporary location
2024-03-21 12:27:00
A 75-year-old bookstore in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and was unable to open, resumed operations at a temporary store on the 21st.
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Ishikawa Nanao Volunteer accommodation base Tent village construction begins
2024-03-21 12:26:00
On the 21st, construction of a tent village that will serve as a lodging base for volunteers began in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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Tanker capsized off the coast of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi; one crew member found; condition unknown
2024-03-21 12:25:00
On the 20th, a Korean-registered chemical tanker with 11 people on board capsized off the coast of Mutsurenjima Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, killing eight people. On the morning of the 21st, one additional crew member was found. His condition is unknown. The Coast Guard continues to search for the remaining person.
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[Earthquake information] Seismic intensity lower 5 in Saitama Tochigi, risk of falling rocks and landslides, be careful
2024-03-21 12:11:00
On the morning of the 21st, there was an earthquake in Tochigi and Saitama prefectures with a seismic intensity of less than 5. In Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture, there have been reports of damage to buildings, including ceiling panels peeling off at an elementary school. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning areas where the shaking was strong to be on alert for earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower for about a week.
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Financial assets held by individuals reached a record high of 2,141 trillion yen due to rising stock prices
2024-03-21 12:10:00
Financial assets held by individuals reached a record high of 2,141 trillion yen as of the end of December last year. This was due to an increase in the balance of stocks and investment trusts due to rising stock prices.
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Ground Self-Defense Force Osprey resumes flight; basic training will be carried out near the military base for the time being
2024-03-21 12:09:00
On the 21st, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force resumed Osprey flights at a military base in Chiba Prefecture, which had been suspended following the crash of a U.S. military aircraft last November. For the time being, basic training will be carried out near the military base or at sea.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's translator Ippei Mizuhara fired due to involvement in illegal gambling
2024-03-21 11:59:00
Major League Baseball's Dodgers announced that they have fired Ippei Mizuhara, who serves as an interpreter for player Shohei Ohtani. Multiple American media outlets have reported that Mr. Mizuhara was involved in illegal gambling, but the team did not reveal the reason for his dismissal, saying that they were gathering information and saying, ``At this time, we cannot comment further.'' "No."
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Tobu Urban Park Line resumes operation on up and down lines
2024-03-21 11:39:00
According to Tobu Railway, operations on the Tobu Urban Park Line between Omiya Station and Kasukabe Station were suspended due to the recent earthquake, but operations were resumed before 11 a.m. as safety was confirmed. did.
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[Earthquake News] Seismic intensity lower 5 in Saitama and Tochigi, no worries about tsunami, be careful for a few days
2024-03-21 11:18:00
On the morning of the 21st, there was an earthquake in Saitama and Tochigi prefectures with a seismic intensity of lower 5. Experts say that earthquakes with shaking with a seismic intensity of lower 5 occur frequently in the southern Kanto region, and are urging people to be careful about earthquakes of similar magnitude over the next few days.
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Last year, 6,482 people were arrested for cannabis-related crimes, the highest number ever; the spread among young people is serious
2024-03-21 11:11:00
Last year, 6,482 people were arrested by police for cannabis-related crimes, the highest number ever. Teenagers and people in their 20s account for more than 70% of the total, and the prevalence of cannabis use is particularly serious among young people.
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Hokuriku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen all resume operation
2024-03-21 10:58:00
According to JR East, operations on the Hokuriku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen had been suspended in some sections due to the earthquake, but they all resumed operations at 10:41 a.m.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's translator Ippei Mizuhara fired due to involvement in illegal gambling
2024-03-21 10:50:00
Major League Baseball's Dodgers announced that they have fired Ippei Mizuhara, who serves as an interpreter for player Shohei Ohtani. Multiple American media outlets have reported that Mr. Mizuhara was involved in illegal gambling, but the team did not reveal the reason for his dismissal, saying that they were gathering information and saying, ``At this time, we cannot comment further.'' "No."
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[Earthquake News] Seismic intensity lower 5 in Saitama and Tochigi, no worries about tsunami, be careful for a few days
2024-03-21 10:13:00
On the morning of the 21st, there was an earthquake in Saitama and Tochigi prefectures with a seismic intensity of lower 5. Experts say that earthquakes with shaking with a seismic intensity of lower 5 occur frequently in the southern Kanto region, and are urging people to be careful about earthquakes of similar magnitude over the next few days.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's translator Ippei Mizuhara fired due to involvement in illegal gambling
2024-03-21 10:11:00
On the 20th, multiple American media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, reported that Ippei Mizuhara, who works as an interpreter for Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers, has been fired from the team.
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Tobu Urban Park Line Omiya - Kasukabe Up and down lines operation suspended
2024-03-21 10:05:00
According to Tobu Railway, as of 9:50 a.m., operations on the Tobu Urban Park Line between Omiya Station and Kasukabe Station have been suspended due to the earthquake, and there are no plans for resumption. is.
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Tohoku Shinkansen Tokyo-Shin-Aomori up and down lines resume operation
2024-03-21 09:55:00
According to JR East, the Tohoku Shinkansen lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station, which had been suspended due to the earthquake, have recently resumed operation. Some trains have been delayed, so JR East is asking people to check their website for the latest information.
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Joetsu Shinkansen Tokyo-Niigata operation suspended on up and down lines Impact of earthquake
2024-03-21 09:50:00
According to JR East, due to the earthquake, operation of the Joetsu Shinkansen has been suspended between Tokyo Station and Niigata Station.
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Hokuriku Shinkansen Tokyo-Nagano operation suspended on up and down lines Impact of earthquake
2024-03-21 09:46:00
According to JR East, operation of the Hokuriku Shinkansen has been suspended between Tokyo Station and Nagano Station due to the earthquake.
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Tohoku Shinkansen Tokyo-Shin-Aomori operation suspended due to power outage
2024-03-21 09:36:00
According to JR East, due to the power outage caused by the recent earthquake, operation of the Tohoku Shinkansen has been suspended between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station.
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[Earthquake breaking news] Seismic intensity lower than 5 in Saitama and Tochigi, no worries about tsunami
2024-03-21 09:14:00
There was an earthquake at around 9:08 a.m. on the 21st. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. The epicenter was in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, at a depth of 50 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 5.3. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. A seismic intensity of lower 5 occurred in Shimono City, Tochigi Prefecture, and Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture, an intensity of 4 occurred in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and Ibaraki Prefecture. Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Bando City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukubamirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Yachiyo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, Mashiko Town, Tochigi Prefecture, Mibu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, Nogi Town, Tochigi Prefecture, Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture, Itakura Town, Gunma Prefecture, Meiwa Town, Gunma Prefecture, Chiyoda Town, Gunma Prefecture, Oizumi Town, Gunma Prefecture, Oura Town, Gunma Prefecture, Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Minuma Ward, Saitama City, Urawa Ward, Saitama City, Minami Ward, Saitama City, Midori Ward, Saitama City, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture, Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture, Okegawa City, Saitama Prefecture, Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture, Satte City, Saitama Prefecture, Shiraoka City, Tama Prefecture, Miyashiro Town, Saitama Prefecture, Sugito Town, Saitama Prefecture, Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, Kamagaya City, Chiba Prefecture
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's translator Ippei Mizuhara fired due to involvement in illegal gambling
2024-03-21 08:50:00
On the 20th, multiple American media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, reported that Ippei Mizuhara, who works as an interpreter for Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers, has been fired from the team.
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JR Takasaki Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line resume operation
2024-03-21 08:38:00
JR Takasaki Line and JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line had been suspended due to an accident that occurred between Honjo Station and Jimbohara Station, but both resumed operations around 7:40 a.m. on the 21st.
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Fire destroys two houses in Sakai, Osaka, killing two people
2024-03-21 08:27:00
In the early hours of the 21st, a fire destroyed two houses in Sakai City, Osaka, killing two people. Two of them, who appear to be residents of one of the buildings, have not been able to be contacted, so police are working to confirm their identities and investigating the details of the situation.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's translator Ippei Mizuhara fired due to involvement in illegal gambling
2024-03-21 08:14:00
On the 20th, multiple American media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, reported that Ippei Mizuhara, who works as an interpreter for Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers, has been fired from the team.
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Some operations on the JR Takasaki Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line have been suspended.
2024-03-21 06:56:00
JR Takasaki Line has suspended operations on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station due to an accident that occurred between Honjo Station and Jimbohara Station at around 6:12 a.m. on the 21st. Additionally, as a result of this accident, the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line has suspended direct service from the Takasaki Line on the up and down lines between Shinjuku Station and Takasaki Station. According to JR East, service on both lines is expected to resume around 7:20 a.m.
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Provisional injunction to halt Osprey garrison construction today's district court ruling in Saga
2024-03-21 05:25:00
On the 21st, the Saga District Court decided on a petition for a provisional injunction filed by fishermen and others seeking to halt construction work on a military camp on land adjacent to the airport in conjunction with plans to deploy the Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey transport aircraft to Saga Airport. Show judgment.
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Tanker capsizes off the coast of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, killing 8 people; search continues for 2 missing persons
2024-03-21 05:20:00
On the 20th, a Korean-registered chemical tanker with 11 people on board capsized off the coast of Mutsuren Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Eight of the nine rescued people were confirmed dead, and the Japan Coast Guard confirmed that The search for the remaining two continues.
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Atmospheric instability in eastern and northern Japan; warning of strong winds and high waves
2024-03-21 00:04:00
Due to the effects of low pressure and cold air in the upper atmosphere, strong winds continue mainly in western and eastern Japan. Winds are expected to increase in eastern and northern Japan on the 21st, and the atmosphere is expected to remain extremely unstable in some places.The Japan Meteorological Agency advises people to be on guard against strong winds and high waves, and to be careful of heavy snow, lightning, tornadoes, and other violent gusts. I'm calling.
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