2024-05-28 23:48:00
By 11:10 p.m., Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, had issued evacuation orders for parts of Yahata Town and evacuation orders for parts of Minami Town, saying the risk of flooding in the Nagara River and Yoshida River had decreased. The evacuation information for elderly people, etc. has been lifted. In Gujo City, the evacuation advisory has now been lifted for all areas in the city.
2024-05-28 23:37:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, heavy rain occurred on the 28th, mainly on the Pacific side from western Japan to eastern Japan, with heavy rain falling in some parts of the Kanto region at this time. Due to previous rains, the ground has loosened in some places and some rivers are swollen, so we need to continue to be careful about landslides and rising river waters.
2024-05-28 23:19:00
The Tokyu Toyoko Line has suspended operations on the up and down lines between Kikuna Station and Yokohama Station due to an accident resulting in death. It is expected that operations will resume around midnight on the 29th.
2024-05-28 23:14:00
According to TEPCO Power Grid, as of 11 p.m., approximately 10,000 homes in the Kanto region, including Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, were experiencing power outages. Investigations into the cause and recovery efforts are underway in various locations, but it may take some time for recovery to occur in some locations.
2024-05-28 22:44:00
On the night of the 28th, a train that was parked at Shibuya Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line and the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line experienced what appeared to be an electrical system problem, and measures were taken to remove passengers from the train. As a result of this, service was temporarily suspended on the entire Denentoshi Line and Hanzomon Line.
2024-05-28 22:11:00
On the night of the 28th, a train that was parked at Shibuya Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line and the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line experienced what appeared to be an electrical system problem, and measures were taken to remove passengers from the train. As a result of this, service was temporarily suspended on the entire Denentoshi Line and Hanzomon Line.
2024-05-28 22:03:00
Ima Kuruyo, who was famous for the comedy duo ``Ima Ikuyo/Kuruyo'' and was famous for the gag where he yelled ``Doyasa'', passed away on the 27th at a hospital in Osaka due to pancreatic cancer. He was 76 years old.
2024-05-28 22:01:00
Extremely heavy rain is falling in the Tokai region due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems. Linear precipitation bands may occur in Aichi, Gifu, and Shizuoka prefectures for the next few hours, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river waters.
2024-05-28 21:49:00
The United Nations Human Rights Council's Business and Human Rights Working Group has published a report containing recommendations and recommendations for governments and businesses based on the results of its first survey conducted in Japan last summer. The statement states that it is "deeply concerned" about the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa, and points out that subsequent compensation is "still far from meeting the needs of the victims."
2024-05-28 21:27:00
According to TEPCO Power Grid, as of 8:30 p.m., approximately 3,100 homes in Kanagawa Prefecture and 1,200 homes in Saitama Prefecture were without power. In addition, power outages have also occurred in Chiba and Gunma prefectures, and efforts are being made to restore them.
2024-05-28 21:17:00
According to Tokyu Corporation and Tokyo Metro, there was a problem with a vehicle parked at Shibuya Station around 8:12 p.m. According to Tokyo Metro, measures were taken to remove passengers from the train. A man who was on the train that had the problem said, ``There was a loud popping sound, and the lights in the train went out for a while.When I got out to the platform, I saw a faint smoke coming from the car in front of me. After that, an announcement was made saying, ``Please get out of the vehicle.'' According to the Metropolitan Police Department, there are no reports of any injuries. As a result of this, service was temporarily suspended on all lines between Chuorinkan Station and Shibuya Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line, and on all lines between Shibuya Station and Oshiage Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line.
2024-05-28 21:09:00
At a meeting with Minamata disease patient groups, etc., an employee of the Ministry of the Environment cut off the microphone while the groups were speaking, and the schedule for another meeting between the Minister of the Environment and the groups has been postponed until July this year. We are now able to proceed.
2024-05-28 20:49:00
At the Kanagawa Tax Office, the Tokyo District Court handed down a judgment ordering the government to pay over 800,000 yen in compensation, saying that the repeated scolding of a staff member at the Kanagawa Tax Office constituted power harassment and caused the staff member to become depressed. Ta.
2024-05-28 20:47:00
In preparation for the decommissioning of TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, a new device that will be used for the experimental removal of nuclear fuel debris from Unit 2 was unveiled to the press at a facility in Kobe City.
2024-05-28 20:46:00
In response to an issue in which people who took supplements containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the national research institute said, ``Blue mold in the factory was contaminated during the culture stage, causing ``pouberuric acid''. It is presumed that compounds such as '' were created.' Furthermore, animal experiments in which these compounds were administered have confirmed toxicity to kidney tissue, so we will continue to identify the causative agent.
2024-05-28 20:37:00
At 7:25 p.m., Gujo City in Gifu Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 810 people from 372 households in Yawata Town, Gomachi, Jonan Town, Kokumi, Mukai Nakano, and Suzuhara due to the rising water level of the Nagara River and the risk of flooding. I issued. In addition, due to the rising water level of the Yoshida River and the danger of flooding, at 7:40 p.m. Evacuation orders were issued to 366 households and 754 people in the area. This is a warning level 4 of the 5 heavy rain warning levels, and all people in dangerous areas are urged to evacuate. Also, at 6:50 p.m. in Minami Town, there will be ▼Shimoda▼Takahara▼Shimokariyasu▼Kamikariyasu▼Kujihon▼Montofukute▼Fukato▼Aido▼Mikkaichi, and at 7:20 p.m. in Minami Town▼ Evacuation information for the elderly has been issued for Katsuhara, Oya, Nemura, Yasaka, and Kio. This is information at alert level 3 of the 5-level heavy rain alert level, and the elderly and people with physical disabilities are urged to begin evacuation.
2024-05-28 20:14:00
The husband of a woman who died 14 years ago when her bag was snatched by a pair of young men gave a lecture at a high school in Chiba Prefecture, appealing to students to "have the courage to refuse even if you are invited to do something evil." .
2024-05-28 19:49:00
The ``Fixed Tax Reduction'' that will be implemented from June will reduce annual income tax by 30,000 yen and resident tax by 10,000 yen per person. In order to make employees realize that their take-home pay has increased, it is now mandatory to clearly state the amount of tax reduction on the pay slip. However, some companies that perform payroll calculations say that various administrative tasks become a burden. In the first place, we have summarized who is eligible for the fixed amount tax reduction and how it is implemented.
2024-05-28 19:47:00
A male couple who received a resident card from Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture that listed "husband (undocumented)" in the relationship column, held a press conference and expressed their joy, saying, "We're really glad we moved to Omura City." I talked about it.
2024-05-28 19:45:00
Next month will mark 80 years since the evacuation of school children to avoid air raids during the war began in earnest. On the 28th, the Emperor visited Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, where he lived as an evacuee, together with the Empress Empress, and saw the building where he lived at the time.
2024-05-28 19:41:00
On the night of the 27th, a man in his fifties from Niigata City caught and brought home a pit viper that bit him and ran away. The viper was captured on the 28th, and the man was treated with serum, with no life-threatening injuries, and no one was bitten while he was escaping.
2024-05-28 19:31:00
This month, a woman in her 70s who lived alone was found dead in temporary housing in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. I'm investigating. According to the prefecture, this is believed to be the first case of an ``isolated death'' in temporary housing in Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-05-28 19:08:00
On the 28th, the House of Councilors Judicial Affairs Committee began deliberating a proposed amendment to the Immigration Control Act, which aims to replace the technical training system for foreign workers with a new training and employment system. The proposed amendment would allow foreign nationals to have their permanent residence permits revoked if they intentionally fail to pay taxes. The Immigration Services Agency says, ``It has been pointed out that some permanent residents are not fulfilling their official duties, so we are making adjustments to the system.'' However, people who have lived in Yokohama's Chinatown for many years... There are voices of concern from others.
2024-05-28 18:57:00
Regarding the large-scale fire that occurred in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Fire Research Center of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications found that the area of fire may have approximately doubled due to flying sparks and spreading the flames. We have compiled a report on the following.
2024-05-28 18:35:00
A Cambodian national suspect was rearrested by police for stealing a 2.3 kilometer long copper cable from a solar power plant in Mibu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. In response to the investigation, he has denied the charges.
2024-05-28 18:25:00
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince and Princess Akishino, who is on an official visit to Greece, paid a courtesy visit to President Sakellaropoulu in the capital, Athens.
2024-05-28 18:11:00
At 5:15 p.m., Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, issued an evacuation notice to 70 people in 32 households in the Tokiyama area, including the elderly, due to the increased risk of landslides due to the rain. At alert level 3 of the five heavy rain alert levels, elderly people and people with disabilities are urged to evacuate.
2024-05-28 17:56:00
In order to help people learn more about local flood risks, Saitama Prefecture has released a ``Flood Risk Map'' that is color-coded according to the frequency of flood damage.
2024-05-28 17:55:00
Ima Kuruyo, who made his mark on the manzai duo ``Ima Ikuyo/Kuruyo'' and is known for his gag where he screams ``Doyasa'', passed away on the 27th at a hospital in Osaka due to pancreatic cancer. He was 76 years old.
2024-05-28 17:51:00
In an effort to support children affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, sisters who evacuated from Ukraine handed handmade lamps to elementary school students in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-05-28 17:50:00
In a case in which 12 people were arrested for allegedly laundering money from fraud through the use of shell company accounts, police on the 28th charged one member of the group, who returned from the Philippines, with a new violation of the Organized Crime Punishment Act. was arrested on suspicion of
2024-05-28 17:48:00
The Kyoto District Court ruled in a trial in which a former lieutenant at the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters was accused of stealing over 3 million yen in cash from the homes of elderly people he visited based on information he obtained at work. The court sentenced him to three years in prison, stating that ``his criminal responsibility for abusing his position as a current police officer is heavy.''
2024-05-28 17:45:00
Next month will mark 80 years since the evacuation of school children to avoid air raids during the war began in earnest. On the 28th, the Emperor visited Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, where he lived as an evacuee, together with the Empress Empress, and saw the building where he lived at the time.
2024-05-28 17:41:00
Heavy rain is falling mainly in western Japan due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems. In Aichi, Gifu, and Shizuoka prefectures, there is a possibility that a linear precipitation band will occur late on the night of the 28th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and rising river waters.
2024-05-28 17:34:00
Although Chugoku Electric Power's electricity bill for some plans may be higher than conventional plans depending on the conditions and timing, it was displayed on its website and pamphlets as if they were cheaper than the previous plan, which is based on the Unjustifiable Representations Act. The Consumer Affairs Agency ordered the company to pay a fine of approximately 1.656 billion yen due to the violation. This is the highest fine ever for violating the Act on Unjustifiable Representations.
2024-05-28 17:29:00
The 28th marks five years since the incident in which 20 people, including children, were killed and injured while waiting for a school bus in Kawasaki City. At the scene of the incident, people could be seen paying their respects to the deceased by placing flowers and other means.
2024-05-28 17:20:00
In a lawsuit in which residents of Minami Alps City, which is scheduled to be built on the Linear Chuo Shinkansen route, asked JR Tokai to suspend construction work on some sections, the Kofu District Court ruled that it was ``recognized that there is a high level of public interest.'' The court issued a judgment dismissing the plaintiff's lawsuit, stating that the claim is "groundless."
2024-05-28 17:17:00
On the 28th, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force revealed that an accident at a Maritime Self-Defense Force air base in Chiba Prefecture in which a patrol plane during an educational training course veered off the runway upon landing was caused by instructor error. Did. In order to prevent a recurrence, flight training using the same type of aircraft will be resumed from the 29th.
2024-05-28 16:43:00
Heavy rain is falling mainly in western Japan due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems. There is a possibility that a linear rain band will occur in Shikoku for the next few hours and in the Tokai region until late on the night of the 28th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and rising river waters.
2024-05-28 16:13:00
A ``shukumaku'' designed by Japanese painter Hiroshi Senju and entertainer Beat Takeshi will be used in a performance at Tokyo's Kabukiza Theater in June, and was unveiled on May 28th.
2024-05-28 16:05:00
Approximately 270 copper plates were found missing from the roof of the main hall of a shrine designated as a cultural property in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, and the police are investigating the matter as a case of theft.
2024-05-28 15:46:00
Extremely heavy rain is falling intermittently in western Japan due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems. There is a possibility that linear precipitation bands may occur in Shikoku until the evening of the 28th and in the Tokai region until late on the evening of the 28th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency urges strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and rising river waters.
2024-05-28 15:28:00
At 2:30 p.m., Taka Town in Hyogo Prefecture issued a warning to 4,532 people in 1,873 households across Yachiyo Ward to ``evacuation for the elderly'' due to the risk of flooding due to the rise in the water level of the Noma River that flows through the town due to heavy rain. I put it out.
2024-05-28 15:26:00
Regarding the "invoice system" that started in October last year, Fair Trade has been accused of conduct that could lead to the infringement of unfair profits, such as demanding unilateral price reductions from unregistered business operators. It turns out that the committee issued warnings to businesses in 40 cases last year.
2024-05-28 15:23:00
In May, a 25-year-old woman was stabbed to death on the grounds of a tower apartment building in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo.The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has charged a 51-year-old customer at a restaurant she previously owned with murder and other charges. I was charged with a crime.
2024-05-28 15:08:00
Due to the risk of affecting the ecosystem, the Ministry of the Environment has designated the giant salamander and the African toad, which are not endemic to Japan, as ``specified alien species'' that prohibit breeding or release into the outdoors.
2024-05-28 15:01:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, extremely heavy rain has fallen intermittently, mainly in western Japan, and there are places in Shikoku where it is raining heavily. Linear precipitation bands may occur in southern Kyushu, Amami, and Shikoku until the evening of the 28th, and in the Tokai region into the late evening of the 28th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a strict warning against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and rising river waters. I am calling on you to do so.
2024-05-28 15:00:00
The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Environment have announced that the four prefectures affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake will be able to smoothly dismantle and remove buildings that have collapsed or burned down.Even if there are multiple owners, one person can apply for demolition. We have issued a document stating what we can do.
2024-05-28 14:53:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, at around 2:15 p.m. on the 28th, the fire department received a report that a two-story house in Senju Motomachi, Adachi Ward, Tokyo, was on fire.
2024-05-28 14:52:00
A 25-year-old suspect was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for creating a ransom-demanding computer virus by repeatedly asking questions to a generated AI published on the Internet in order to extract information about malicious programs. The suspect had no specialized IT knowledge and made statements such as, ``I thought I could do anything by asking an AI.''
2024-05-28 14:48:00
Two highly toxic chemicals stored in a laboratory at Osaka Public University were missing, and police have accused a 30-year-old office worker who graduated from graduate school this year of stealing sodium cyanide. was arrested on suspicion of theft. No drugs have been found so far, and police are investigating the details.
2024-05-28 14:04:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, extremely heavy rain has fallen intermittently, mainly in western Japan, and there are places in Shikoku where it is raining heavily. Linear precipitation bands may occur in southern Kyushu, Amami, and Shikoku until the evening of the 28th, and in the Tokai region into the late evening of the 28th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a strict warning against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and rising river waters. I am calling on you to do so.
2024-05-28 13:26:00
Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 145 people from 64 households in the Soho district of Nio Town at 12:10 pm on the 28th due to the risk of landslides due to heavy rain.
2024-05-28 13:19:00
On the 27th, Sota Fujii (21), who made his first defense by winning the Meijin Tournament, the oldest of the eight major shogi titles, attended a press conference overnight and said, ``I am very happy that I was able to achieve results.'' , I feel a strong sense of relief,'' he said, expressing his enthusiasm for the match against Eio on May 31st, which will be held with no end in sight. .
2024-05-28 13:18:00
The 28th marks five years since the incident in which 20 people, including children, were killed and injured while waiting for a school bus in Kawasaki City. At the scene of the incident, people could be seen paying their respects to the deceased by placing flowers and other means.
2024-05-28 13:17:00
A clothing store in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been in business for about 120 years, was forced to close due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and the store, which had been rented for 28 days, celebrated its last day of business.
2024-05-28 13:06:00
Five operators operating route buses and trains in Kumamoto Prefecture have decided to discontinue payment of fares using national transportation IC cards by the end of the year, citing the high cost of updating equipment. The company plans to introduce touch payments such as credit cards within this fiscal year.
2024-05-28 12:56:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low-pressure systems, extremely heavy rain has fallen intermittently in western Japan, with some places experiencing record-breaking heavy rain. Linear precipitation bands may occur in southern Kyushu, Amami, and Shikoku into the evening of the 28th, and in the Tokai region late into the evening of the 28th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency warns of landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river waters. I am calling on you to do so.
2024-05-28 12:51:00
At 11:20 a.m. on the 28th, Matsuyama City issued an evacuation notice to 4,859 households and 9,411 people including senior citizens in the Ebara and Sakamoto districts due to the risk of landslides caused by heavy rain.
2024-05-28 12:43:00
According to an interview with investigators, a university graduate was arrested on suspicion of theft after two types of highly toxic chemicals, including potassium cyanide, that had been stored in a laboratory at Osaka Public University went missing. .
2024-05-28 12:37:00
In December of last year, the body of a man was found inside a suitcase recovered in the Tama River, and interviews with investigators revealed that the suitcase had multiple dumbbells attached to it. Police suspect that the suspect tried to evade discovery by attaching weights to the body and drowning it in the river, and are investigating in detail the involvement of the five arrested ex-girlfriends.
2024-05-28 12:29:00
The Tokyo District Court has rejected the claim of innocence of a former private secretary who was charged with bribery along with former member of the House of Representatives Mizuto Kakizawa in a violation of the Public Offices Election Act surrounding the election for mayor of Tokyo's Koto Ward held in April last year. He was sentenced to a fine of 500,000 yen.
2024-05-28 12:26:00
Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, has issued evacuation orders to 257 people from 143 households in the Masatomo district of Yamashiro Town, citing the risk of landslides due to heavy rain.
2024-05-28 12:14:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low-pressure systems, extremely heavy rain has fallen intermittently in western Japan, with some places experiencing record-breaking heavy rain. Linear precipitation bands may occur in southern Kyushu, Amami, and Shikoku into the evening of the 28th, and in the Tokai region late into the evening of the 28th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency warns of landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river waters. I am calling on you to do so.
2024-05-28 12:04:00
A 25-year-old suspect was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for creating a ransom-demanding computer virus by repeatedly asking a generated AI published on the Internet questions in order to extract information about malicious programs.
2024-05-28 11:45:00
On May 2, Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, was found to have issued resident cards to male couples that listed "husband (undocumented)" in the relationship column. This is seen as an unusual measure in Japan, where same-sex marriage is not recognized, and the mayor plans to explain the circumstances in detail on the 28th.
2024-05-28 10:09:00
Yatsushiro City in Kumamoto Prefecture issued an evacuation notice to 1,440 people from 756 households in the Futami district at 9:30 a.m. on the 28th, citing the need to be on guard against flooding due to rising river water levels due to heavy rain. did.
2024-05-28 09:41:00
Heavy rain continues to fall intermittently, mainly in western Japan, due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems. Rain is expected to intensify as the low-pressure system approaches, and there is a possibility that a linear precipitation band will form in southern Kyushu, Amami, and Shikoku until the evening of the 28th, and in the Tokai region from around noon until late on the evening of the 28th.The Japan Meteorological Agency said: We are asking people to be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and rising river waters.
2024-05-28 08:46:00
Heavy rain continues to fall intermittently, mainly in western Japan, due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems. Rain is expected to intensify as the low-pressure system approaches, and there is a possibility that a linear precipitation band will form in southern Kyushu, Amami, and Shikoku until the evening of the 28th, and in the Tokai region from around noon until late on the evening of the 28th.The Japan Meteorological Agency said: We are asking people to be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and rising river waters.
2024-05-28 07:49:00
Heavy rain continues to fall intermittently, mainly in western Japan, due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems. Rain is expected to intensify as the low-pressure system approaches, and there is a possibility that a linear precipitation band will form in southern Kyushu, Amami, and Shikoku until the evening of the 28th, and in the Tokai region from around noon until late on the evening of the 28th.The Japan Meteorological Agency said: We are asking people to be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and rising river waters.
2024-05-28 07:00:00
On May 2, Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, was found to have issued resident cards to male couples that listed "husband (undocumented)" in the relationship column. This is seen as an unusual measure in Japan, where same-sex marriage is not recognized, and the mayor plans to explain the circumstances in detail on the 28th.
2024-05-28 06:37:00
Heavy rain continues to fall intermittently, mainly in western Japan, due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems. Rain is expected to intensify as the low-pressure system approaches, and there is a possibility that a linear precipitation band will form in southern Kyushu, Amami, and Shikoku until the evening of the 28th, and in the Tokai region from around noon until late on the evening of the 28th.The Japan Meteorological Agency said: We are asking people to be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and rising river waters.
2024-05-28 06:01:00
The suspect who was arrested this month in connection with the stabbing death of a 25-year-old woman on the premises of a tower apartment in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, said of the trigger for the incident: ``Right before that, a woman spoke about herself on a live stream.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he said, "I saw him criticizing him. I went to his house hoping to meet him and talk to him."
2024-05-28 05:10:00
In March this year, the 87-year-old driver of the light passenger car was involved in an accident in which three people were killed and injured when the light passenger car drove through an arcade at Kobe Motomachi Shopping District and collided with another car. Interviews with investigators revealed that alcohol levels exceeding the legal limit were detected in the blood. The driver said, ``I have no recollection of drinking before the accident,'' so police are investigating the details of the accident.
2024-05-28 04:21:00
The number of people who died or were injured in work-related accidents totaled more than 135,000 people last year, an increase for the third consecutive year. In particular, the number of fractures caused by falls among elderly people is increasing, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is calling on companies to take measures.
2024-05-28 00:41:00
Yoji Koda, a former naval admiral who served as a commander in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, said, ``After seeing the footage, I think it's safe to conclude that the launch failed because the aircraft was unable to fly normally.''
2024-05-28 00:26:00
At an extraordinary press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said, ``Today, North Korea conducted a launch using ballistic missile technology for the purpose of launching a satellite from the Dongchang-ri area in North Korea's northwestern coastal region, but the missile was launched over the Yellow Sea. "It is presumed that no object was ever put into space."
2024-05-28 00:11:00
On the night of the 27th, the government announced on its J-Alert (National Instant Warning System) that a missile appears to have been launched from North Korea. Subsequently, the evacuation call for Okinawa Prefecture was lifted as it was believed that the virus was not likely to come to Japan. According to government officials, the satellite disappeared from radar, indicating that the satellite's launch failed.
