JR Nambu Line resumes operation
2024-04-10 23:33:00
The JR Nambu Line had suspended operation on some sections of the up and down line due to an accident involving people, but operations resumed around 11:25 p.m.
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Taiwan Earthquake Naha Ishigaki Center of Miyakojima 3 cities More than 11,000 people moved to higher ground
2024-04-10 23:23:00
Due to the large earthquake that occurred on the 3rd of this month, with the epicenter near Taiwan, a tsunami warning was temporarily issued in the central areas of Naha, Ishigaki, and Miyakojima cities in Okinawa Prefecture, where 11,000 people were in areas expected to be flooded by the tsunami. Experts have determined that many people appear to have moved to higher ground. Some of these people were visiting from outside the prefecture, and experts point out that ``Since the proportion increases during the tourist season, evacuation measures should be taken for tourists.''
JR Utsunomiya Line Shonan-Shinjuku Line resumes operation
2024-04-10 22:45:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station, and the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line between Shinjuku Station and Utsunomiya Station, which had been suspended due to a fatal accident, will resume operation at 10:36 p.m. Did.
JR Nambu Line Kawasaki-Tachikawa Operation suspended on the entire line
2024-04-10 22:27:00
The JR Nambu Line has suspended operation on the entire line between Kawasaki Station and Tachikawa Station due to an accident that occurred between Yagawa Station and Yaho Station in Kunitachi City, Tokyo. According to JR East, operations are expected to resume around 11:10 p.m.
“Multiple employees confirmed to be cowed by the words and actions of House of Councilors member Hasegawa” Sapporo Mayor Akimoto
2024-04-10 22:24:00
Mayor Akimoto of Sapporo City has revealed that multiple employees have been confirmed to have been intimidated by the words and actions of Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Councilors Gaku Hasegawa. In some departments, employees were often required to travel to Tokyo to provide explanations, with the most frequent employee making 23 trips over a 10-month period, at a cost of 1.3 million yen.
Spoofed ads Yusaku Maezawa and Takafumi Horie call for countermeasures
2024-04-10 21:44:00
Businessmen Yusaku Maezawa and Takafumi Horie attended a study session organized by the Liberal Democratic Party and criticized social media operators for their images and names being used in fake advertisements impersonating celebrities and soliciting investment. He called for concrete countermeasures such as regulations.
House fire in Kasukabe, Saitama: 1 building completely burnt down; fire spread to at least 7 buildings
2024-04-10 21:06:00
On the evening of the 10th, a fire broke out in a house in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture, completely burning it down, and the fire has spread to at least seven other houses in the area, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. So far, there is no information on anyone who was unable to escape or who was injured in this fire.
JR Utsunomiya Line Shonan-Shinjuku Line operation suspended
2024-04-10 20:51:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line has suspended operations on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station from around 8:26 p.m. due to an accident that occurred on the tracks in Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture. In addition, due to this accident, the Shonan-Shinjuku Line has also suspended operations between Shinjuku Station and Utsunomiya Station. According to JR East, all trains are expected to resume operation around 9:40 p.m.
A white peacock escapes as a pet and is captured in central Osaka.
2024-04-10 20:44:00
On the morning of the 10th, there was a commotion in the center of Osaka City, where a pet white peacock briefly escaped. About an hour and a half later, he was caught on top of a traffic light, and no one was injured.
Shizuoka Governor Kawakatsu's reason for resigning earlier is "to shorten the gap in prefectural government"
2024-04-10 20:32:00
Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture, who had submitted his resignation after making remarks that could be interpreted as job discrimination during a lecture to new employees, announced at a press conference that he had moved up the timing of his resignation, which had originally been set at the beginning of the June legislative session. The reason for this was explained as ``to shorten the gap in prefectural government.''
Aichi girl hit and killed by truck while walking dog; driver arrested
2024-04-10 20:31:00
On the night of the 9th, a third-grade elementary school girl was hit and killed by a truck in Tobishima Village, Aichi Prefecture, and police arrested the 60-year-old driver. The girl was hit by a truck while walking her dog on the sidewalk, and police are investigating the details of the accident.
Bookstore Award: ``Naruse goes to take over the world'' Mina Miyajima's debut work
2024-04-10 20:24:00
Mina Miyajima's debut novel, ``Naruse Goes to Conquer the World,'' whose main character is a junior high school girl, was selected for the ``Bookstore Award,'' in which booksellers from all over the country vote for ``the book they want to sell the most.'' Ta.
House fire spreads to at least 7 buildings in Kasukabe, Saitama
2024-04-10 19:44:00
According to information received from the Kasukabe City Fire Department Headquarters in Saitama Prefecture, a fire broke out at a house in Kasukabe City at around 5:20 p.m. on the 10th, and as of 7 p.m., the fire had spread to at least seven houses in the surrounding area. That's it. So far, there is no information on anyone who was unable to escape or who was injured in this fire. Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire.
Tetsuya Nishimoto, former chairman of the Self-Defense Forces Joint Staff Council, dies at the age of 87
2024-04-10 19:14:00
Tetsuya Nishimoto, who served as chairman of the Joint Staff Council, the top uniformed member of the Self-Defense Forces, and as a member of the government's panel of experts on the exercise of the right of collective self-defense, passed away at his home in Tokyo. He was 87 years old.
One week after the Taiwan earthquake, President Tsai visits disaster-stricken areas “I want to hurry up and rebuild lives”
2024-04-10 19:08:00
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited Hualien County, which was severely damaged by the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd of this month, to encourage disaster response workers and express her desire to urgently rebuild people's lives. .
Noto Peninsula Earthquake “Reconstruction Plan” Expert: “Enhance soft measures”
2024-04-10 19:00:00
Experts exchanged opinions on the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Recovery Plan, which Ishikawa Prefecture is currently compiling, and aims to go beyond just hard recovery and reconstruction to enhance soft measures to help residents continue living. There were suggestions that I should go.
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department cracks down on a series of traffic violations caused by mopeds Shibuya, Tokyo
2024-04-10 18:59:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department conducted a crackdown on the 10th in Shibuya, Tokyo, due to a series of traffic violations involving two-wheeled vehicles that can be driven by electric motors, such as mopeds.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red yeast rice” issue: 219 people hospitalized (as of April 9th) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2024-04-10 18:44:00
As of the 9th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that a total of 219 people have been hospitalized as of the 9th due to a problem in which people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red yeast rice developed kidney diseases, according to a report from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. announced that it had become
[Video] Rare footage of capturing ibis chicks about 60 years ago, Niigata
2024-04-10 18:34:00
It has been discovered that an 8mm film was left behind in the mountains of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture nearly 60 years ago, showing the government capturing chicks for the purpose of breeding wild ibises, and experts are considering future research. We hope that it will become a valuable video material.
Noto Peninsula Earthquake: 1 person missing in Ishikawa Prefecture (as of 2pm on the 10th)
2024-04-10 18:30:00
As of 2 p.m. on the 10th, the number of people for whom Ishikawa Prefecture has released their name and age and is requesting information because their safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula earthquake was 1. This is one person less than the previous two.
Okayama girl's fatal crash: Light passenger car may have crossed the center line
2024-04-10 18:23:00
On the 9th, a 1-year-old girl was killed and 3 other people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on a prefectural road in Okayama City. Police said the light passenger car the girl was riding in with her family crossed the center line. It is believed that the vehicle collided head-on with a wagon in the oncoming lane, and the detailed circumstances are currently being investigated.
Top domestic handball player interacts with children in Suzu
2024-04-10 18:06:00
Japan's top handball player interacted online with children in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Ishikawa Suzu Sumo wrestler visits evacuation center, sumo wrestling with children, chankonabe too
2024-04-10 18:00:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water is still cut off in most areas due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, sumo wrestlers visited an elementary school serving as an evacuation center, served chanko nabe, and had a chance to wrestle with children. We deepened our exchanges.
Japanese government emergency grant aid for Taiwan earthquake, presentation ceremony of catalog to Taiwan side
2024-04-10 17:56:00
In response to the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on April 3rd, an inventory of emergency grant aid amounting to 1 million dollars = 150 million yen in Japanese yen, announced by the Japanese government, was released to Japan on the 10th. It was handed over from the side to the Taiwanese side.
This year's Bookstore Award: Mina Miyajima "Naruse is going to take over the world"
2024-04-10 17:38:00
Mina Miyajima's debut novel, ``Naruse Goes to Conquer the World,'' whose main character is a junior high school girl, was selected for the ``Bookstore Award,'' in which booksellers from all over the country vote for ``the book they want to sell the most.'' Ta.
Toyoake, Aichi House fire: two bodies found in the burnt ruins: 65-year-old mother and 26-year-old son
2024-04-10 17:29:00
On the morning of the 10th, there was a fire at a house in Toyoake City, Aichi Prefecture, and the bodies of a 65-year-old mother and her 26-year-old son who lived in the house were found in the ashes. Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
Two children dead; mother tried to force herself to commit suicide? Takasago, Hyogo
2024-04-10 17:25:00
On the night of the 9th, a 10-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl were found unconscious in a car in a park in Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture, and later died. The child's mother was nearby, and based on the circumstances at the scene, police believe it was a forced suicide attempt and are investigating the details of the incident.
Shizuoka Governor Kawakatsu's reason for resigning earlier is "to shorten the gap in prefectural government"
2024-04-10 17:20:00
Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture, who had submitted his resignation after making remarks that could be interpreted as job discrimination during a lecture to new employees, announced at a press conference that he had moved up the timing of his resignation, which had originally been set at the beginning of the June legislative session. The reason for this was explained as ``to shorten the gap in prefectural government.''
This year's Bookstore Award: Mina Miyajima "Naruse is going to take over the world"
2024-04-10 17:07:00
Mina Miyajima's debut novel, ``Naruse Goes to Conquer the World,'' whose main character is a junior high school girl, was selected for the ``Bookstore Award,'' in which booksellers from all over the country vote for ``the book they want to sell the most.'' Ta.
“Support subsidy system” trial calculation by annual income “Careful explanation of the purpose of the system” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2024-04-10 17:02:00
Regarding the "support subsidy system" to counter the declining birthrate, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated that the estimates compiled by the Children and Family Affairs Agency on the 9th, based on annual income, for contributions made by office workers and others are unchanged from the government's previous explanation. He emphasized the idea of carefully explaining the purpose of the system.
Kushiro District Court sentenced 78-year-old driver to suspended sentence for death of 4-year-old child
2024-04-10 16:57:00
In October last year, a 78-year-old driver was charged with negligent driving resulting in death and injury for allegedly hitting a parent and child with his car in a hospital parking lot in Kushiro City, Hokkaido, killing a 4-year-old girl. The district court handed down a suspended sentence of 1 year and 8 months in prison.
Ishikawa Wajima Newly established nursing care clinic at municipal hospital to accept elderly patients
2024-04-10 16:47:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the provision of nursing care services has become difficult due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a new nursing care clinic has been established at the city hospital to accept elderly people.
This year's Bookstore Award: Mina Miyajima "Naruse is going to take over the world"
2024-04-10 16:03:00
Mina Miyajima's debut novel, ``Naruse Goes to Conquer the World,'' whose main character is a junior high school girl, was selected for the ``Bookstore Award,'' in which booksellers from all over the country vote for ``the book they want to sell the most.'' Ta.
44-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of damaging property after spraying on Ministry of Justice sign
2024-04-10 15:34:00
A 44-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of damaging property after spraying a stone signboard reading ``Ministry of Justice'' in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo. In response to the investigation, he reportedly stated that he was "dissatisfied with the Ministry of Justice."
"Arashi" new company established jointly announced by 5 members
2024-04-10 15:22:00
Arashi, the popular idol group of the former Johnny's Jimusho, which has been suspending its activities as a group since 2021, jointly announced on the 10th that the five members have established a new company.
Big Motor: 29 used cars stolen in 4 prefectures including Saitama
2024-04-10 15:03:00
According to interviews with police and the company, at least 29 used cars have been stolen from used car sales company Big Motor's stores in Saitama, Yamanashi, Nagano, and Gunma since January this year. I did. Local police are investigating the incident as a theft.
“Support subsidy system” trial calculation by annual income “Careful explanation of the purpose of the system” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2024-04-10 14:31:00
Regarding the "support subsidy system" to counter the declining birthrate, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated that the estimates compiled by the Children and Family Affairs Agency on the 9th, based on annual income, for contributions made by office workers and others are unchanged from the government's previous explanation. He emphasized the idea of carefully explaining the purpose of the system.
This year's Bookstore Award: Mina Miyajima "Naruse is going to take over the world"
2024-04-10 14:25:00
Mina Miyajima's debut novel, ``Naruse Goes to Conquer the World,'' whose main character is a junior high school girl, was selected for the ``Bookstore Award,'' in which booksellers from all over the country vote for ``the book they want to sell the most.'' Ta.
[Live] This year's bookstore award has been decided!
2024-04-10 14:15:00
Mina Miyajima's debut novel, ``Naruse Goes to Conquer the World,'' whose main character is a junior high school girl, was selected for the ``Bookstore Award,'' in which booksellers from all over the country vote for ``the book they want to sell the most.'' Ta.
“Support subsidy system” trial calculation by annual income “Careful explanation of the purpose of the system” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2024-04-10 13:36:00
Regarding the "support subsidy system" to counter the declining birthrate, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated that the estimates compiled by the Children and Family Affairs Agency on the 9th, based on annual income, for contributions made by office workers and others are unchanged from the government's previous explanation. He emphasized the idea of carefully explaining the purpose of the system.
Nagano Matsumoto Used cars stolen from Big Motor; damage occurs one after another in the prefecture
2024-04-10 13:11:00
In April, it was revealed through interviews with investigators and others that multiple used cars for sale were stolen from Big Motor Matsumoto Store, a used car dealership in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. In the prefecture, police are calling for caution as there have been a number of cases of cars being stolen from car dealerships in Nagano City and the Toshin area from March to April.
Host arrested for allegedly letting a female high school student who was in To-yoko enter the store
2024-04-10 13:04:00
A 22-year-old host was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of allowing a female high school student to enter a host club in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, knowing she was underage, and providing her with alcohol. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is on high alert after the female student was invited to the store by a host while she was at Toyoko in Kabukicho.
A shop that has been selling Wajima lacquerware for nearly 200 years has reopened for the first time in about 3 months Nanao Ishikawa
2024-04-10 12:22:00
A store that had been selling Wajima lacquerware for nearly 200 years in a shopping district in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, reopened on the 10th for the first time in about three months.
Self-Defense Forces Naha Base responds to tsunami warning on the 3rd by evacuating fighter jets to higher ground
2024-04-10 12:20:00
On April 3, a tsunami warning was issued for Okinawa Prefecture, and it was learned that the Self-Defense Force's Naha base took measures to prepare for a tsunami, such as evacuating fighter jets to higher ground.
“Support subsidy system” trial calculation by annual income “Careful explanation of the purpose of the system” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2024-04-10 12:11:00
Regarding the "support subsidy system" to counter the declining birthrate, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated that the estimates compiled by the Children and Family Affairs Agency on the 9th, based on annual income, for contributions made by office workers and others are unchanged from the government's previous explanation. He emphasized the idea of carefully explaining the purpose of the system.
Entrance ceremony at Ishikawa Prefectural Fire Academy, new firefighters renew their determination
2024-04-10 12:08:00
An entrance ceremony was held at the Ishikawa Prefectural Fire Academy in Kanazawa City, where new firefighters who will be assigned to fire stations in the Oku-Noto region, which continues to be affected by the earthquake, renewed their determination.
Noto Peninsula Earthquake: What support is needed and what are the challenges? From the Mayor’s statement [April 9th]
2024-04-10 12:07:00
On the 9th, the Ishikawa Prefecture Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters Meeting was held. Regarding the public-funded demolition of buildings damaged by the earthquake, there have been requests to set up consultation centers near evacuation sites. There are also calls for financial support to set up a call center to receive consultations from disaster victims. We have compiled statements from the heads of six local governments. *Published in order of presentation.
Support for disaster-affected farmers: Volunteers remove soil from rice field canals Suzu Ishikawa
2024-04-10 11:43:00
Volunteers from all over the country gathered in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to help farmers who suffered severe damage from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake by clearing mud from rice field waterways.
Two children dead; mother tried to force herself to commit suicide? Takasago, Hyogo
2024-04-10 11:38:00
On the night of the 9th, a boy of about 10 years old and a girl of about 3 years old were found unconscious in a car in a park in Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture, and later died. The child's mother was nearby, and based on the circumstances at the scene, police believe it was a forced suicide attempt and are investigating the details of the incident.
Aichi Toyoake House fire, two bodies found - woman in her 70s and man in his 40s
2024-04-10 11:05:00
On the morning of the 10th, there was a fire at a house in Toyoake City, Aichi Prefecture, and the fire department found the bodies of two people, a woman in her 70s and a man in his 40s. Since the occupants of this house have not been able to be contacted after the fire, police are working to confirm their identities and investigating the cause of the fire.
Two children died unconscious in car, mother nearby, suspected of forced suicide Hyogo
2024-04-10 10:18:00
On the night of the 9th, a boy of about 10 years old and a girl of about 3 years old were found unconscious in a car in a park in Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture, and later died. The child's mother was nearby, and based on the circumstances at the scene, police believe it was a forced suicide attempt and are investigating the details of the incident.
JR East's first new vehicle in about 60 years transports and lays crushed stone on railroad tracks
2024-04-10 08:08:00
The stones placed next to the tracks play an essential role in the safe operation of trains, such as by suppressing vibrations. The vehicles that transport and spread this stone have been updated for the first time in about 60 years, and JR East's Takasaki branch has begun full-scale operation in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Picture book author Satoshi Kako's unpublished manuscript on war themes to be published next spring
2024-04-10 08:02:00
Satoshi Kako, a picture book author known for works such as the Daruma-chan series, who passed away six years ago at the age of 92, will publish an unpublished manuscript on the theme of war as a picture book next spring. became.
“Noto Beware of earthquakes with strong shaking and tsunamis in the future” Government Earthquake Research Commission
2024-04-10 06:32:00
It has been more than three months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred in January, and the government's Earthquake Investigation Committee has stated that although seismic activity has decreased, it remains active, and that strong shaking and tsunamis will continue to occur. We have put together an evaluation that says you need to be careful about earthquakes.
One week after Taiwan earthquake, search continues for 6 people, rebuilding lives of those affected
2024-04-10 05:29:00
April 10th marks one week since a magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan. So far, 13 people have been confirmed dead and the search for six people who have not been heard from continues, while rebuilding the lives of those affected has become a challenge.
