2024-06-23 22:26:00
Police have investigated the cause of death of a man found dead in an apartment in Kyoto City on the 22nd, and found that he died of blood loss due to a sharp object stabbing him in the abdomen. Based on the circumstances at the scene, the police are investigating the possibility that the man may have been involved in an incident.
2024-06-23 22:12:00
It has been discovered that Tokyo Women's Medical University required applicants to declare donations from their relatives to the university and alumni association during the recommendation entrance examination process, which requires the review of the alumni association. The government prohibits soliciting donations in connection with admission, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is calling on the university to report the facts to see if this is in violation.
2024-06-23 20:25:00
The city of Ono in Fukui Prefecture lifted all evacuation orders for four districts of the city at 7:45 p.m., as the landslide warning was lifted and the water levels of the rivers running through the city had dropped.
2024-06-23 19:37:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa celebrated Memorial Day, 79 years after the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and it was a day to mourn the war dead and renew our hopes for peace. Early in the morning, bereaved families and others visited the Cornerstone of Peace and the Tower of Souls in Itoman City, and quietly clasped their hands together in prayer for peace.
2024-06-23 19:24:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, two China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters one after the other off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, following the movements of a Japanese fishing boat. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing to warn and monitor the vessels to immediately leave the territorial waters.
2024-06-23 19:12:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, rain is getting stronger in the Sea of Japan side of Kyushu and Hokuriku. Heavy rain accompanied by thunder is expected to fall from western Japan to northern Japan through the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and rising rivers.
2024-06-23 19:10:00
Last year, a third-party committee was investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a male student at a junior high school in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, who collapsed during club activities. The committee concluded that the cause of the collapse was likely acute myocarditis, and that it would have been difficult to predict the onset of the disease. However, it also stated that the student's health should have been checked more carefully.
2024-06-23 19:02:00
On the 22nd, a man was found dead in an apartment in Kyoto City with blood coming from his stomach. It was discovered that the deceased was a 68-year-old man who is believed to have lived in the apartment. The police are investigating the possibility that he may have been involved in a crime.
2024-06-23 18:55:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa will celebrate Memorial Day, 79 years after the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and it will be a day to mourn the war dead and renew our hopes for peace. Early in the morning, bereaved families and others visited the Cornerstone of Peace and the Tower of Souls in Itoman City, and quietly clasped their hands together in prayer for peace.
2024-06-23 18:30:00
In an interview with a person involved in the investigation, it was learned that the Metropolitan Police Department issued a warning to the representative of a political organization for suspected violation of the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act by posting a poster listing the name of an adult entertainment establishment on a bulletin board for election posters during the Tokyo gubernatorial election announced on June 20. After the warning, the poster was apparently replaced by the political organization.
2024-06-23 18:15:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa will mark the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and will be a day to mourn the war dead and renew our hopes for peace. Early in the morning, bereaved families and others visited the Cornerstone of Peace and the Tower of Souls in Itoman City, quietly joining their hands in prayer for peace.
2024-06-23 17:57:00
JR Chuo Line Rapid Train services were suspended due to a fatal accident at Higashi-Koganei Station, but service resumed on the entire line at around 5:37 pm.
2024-06-23 17:24:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa commemorates the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and prayers for peace are being offered. In Itoman City, in the southern part of Okinawa Island, the last fierce battleground, a memorial service for the war dead hosted by Okinawa Prefecture was held before noon.
2024-06-23 16:24:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a pine tree about 20 meters tall planted on the grounds of Matsue Castle, a national treasure in Matsue City, was found fallen. No one was injured, and it is believed to have fallen due to strong winds.
2024-06-23 16:20:00
JR Chuo Line rapid trains are currently suspended on all lines between Tokyo and Takao stations due to a fatal accident at Higashi-Koganei Station. Service is expected to resume around 5:00 p.m.
2024-06-23 15:41:00
Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 402 households and 1,103 people in the entire Sakatani district at 3:00 p.m., citing the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The information corresponds to level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas. In response, the city opened an evacuation shelter at the Sakatani Community Center.
2024-06-23 15:33:00
In response to the detection of PFAS, an organic fluorine compound, in tap water in some regions, the government has requested that local governments and water suppliers provide information on water quality testing to date by the end of September in order to grasp the status of PFAS detection in tap water across the country.
2024-06-23 15:20:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa commemorates the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and prayers for peace are being offered. In Itoman City, in the southern part of Okinawa Island, the last fierce battleground, a memorial service for the war dead hosted by Okinawa Prefecture was held before noon.
2024-06-23 15:13:00
This is the full text of the "Peace Declaration" read by Okinawa Governor Tamaki at the memorial service for the war dead.
2024-06-23 15:09:00
Due to the influence of a front and low pressure, heavy rain is falling in Hokuriku and other areas. In eastern and western Japan, there is a risk of very heavy rain accompanied by localized thunderstorms through the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and rising river levels.
2024-06-23 14:44:00
This is the full text of the poem "From Now On" by Nakama Yusuke, a third-year student at Miyako High School, which was recited at the Okinawa All War Dead Memorial Ceremony on the 23rd.
2024-06-23 14:34:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa will mark the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and will be a day to mourn the war dead and renew our hopes for peace. Early in the morning, bereaved families and others visited the Cornerstone of Peace and the Tower of Souls in Itoman City, quietly joining their hands in prayer for peace.
2024-06-23 14:01:00
In areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake on the 23rd, there was a risk of heavy rain that would trigger a warning, and residents were expressing concern.
2024-06-23 13:18:00
Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 16 people in 11 households in a part of Habu Town, Innoshima, at 12:45 pm, citing the risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The information is level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and everyone is being urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-06-23 13:12:00
At around 12:12 pm on the 23rd, an earthquake measuring magnitude 4 was observed in Fukushima Prefecture. No tsunami was generated by this earthquake.
2024-06-23 13:09:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa commemorates the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and prayers for peace are being offered. In Itoman City, in the southern part of Okinawa Island, the last fierce battleground, a memorial service for the war dead hosted by Okinawa Prefecture was held before noon.
2024-06-23 12:45:00
Rain is getting stronger on the Sea of Japan side of western Japan due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system. In eastern and western Japan, there is a risk of very heavy rain accompanied by localized thunderstorms through the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides and to be on alert for flooding of low-lying areas and rising rivers. In areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, heavy rain is expected through the night of the 23rd, so please stay away from slopes and swollen rivers.
2024-06-23 12:33:00
The Sendai Regional Meteorological Observatory announced on the morning of the 23rd that "the rainy season appears to have started in the Tohoku region." Compared to average years, the southern region is 11 days later and the northern region is 8 days later.
2024-06-23 12:25:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa will mark the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and will be a day to mourn the war dead and renew our hopes for peace. Early in the morning, bereaved families and others visited the Cornerstone of Peace and the Tower of Souls in Itoman City, quietly joining their hands in prayer for peace.
2024-06-23 12:16:00
An earthquake occurred at around 12:12 pm on the 23rd. Currently, the following areas are experiencing seismic intensity levels of 4 or higher. ▼Seismic intensity level 4: Nakadori, Fukushima Prefecture, Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture. Please pay attention to future information.
2024-06-23 12:04:00
Rain is getting stronger on the Sea of Japan side of western Japan due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system. In eastern and western Japan, there is a risk of very heavy rain accompanied by localized thunderstorms through the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides and to be on alert for flooding of low-lying areas and rising rivers. In areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, heavy rain is expected through the night of the 23rd, so please stay away from slopes and swollen rivers.
2024-06-23 11:59:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa commemorates the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and prayers for peace are being offered. In Itoman City, in the southern part of Okinawa Island, the last fierce battleground, a memorial service for the war dead organized by Okinawa Prefecture was held from just before noon.
2024-06-23 11:43:00
The Sendai Regional Meteorological Observatory announced on the morning of the 23rd that "the rainy season appears to have started in the Tohoku region." Compared to average years, the southern region is 11 days later and the northern region is 8 days later.
2024-06-23 10:57:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa will mark the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and will be a day to mourn the war dead and renew our hopes for peace. Early in the morning, bereaved families and others visited the Cornerstone of Peace and the Tower of Souls in Itoman City, quietly joining their hands in prayer for peace.
2024-06-23 09:58:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front, eastern and western Japan are expected to experience very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms through the 24th. People should be on high alert for landslides, as well as flooding of low-lying areas and rising and overflowing rivers. Rain is expected to intensify through the night of the 23rd in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, so please be prepared early.
2024-06-23 09:42:00
A man in his 60s was found dead in an apartment in Kyoto's Fushimi Ward, bleeding from his stomach. Based on the circumstances at the scene, police are investigating the possibility that he may have been involved in a crime.
2024-06-23 09:27:00
The city of Ogaki in Gifu Prefecture lifted the evacuation order issued to 2,049 people in 685 households in the Akasaka Higashi district at 9 a.m. after the water level of the Kuise River that runs through the city fell below the flood danger level.
2024-06-23 08:33:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa will mark Memorial Day, 79 years since the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and it will be a day to mourn the war dead and renew our hopes for peace. Bereaved families and others visit the Cornerstone of Peace and the Tower of Souls from early in the morning, quietly joining their hands in prayer for peace.
2024-06-23 08:00:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa will mark Memorial Day, 79 years after the Battle of Okinawa, in which more than 200,000 people died. It will be a day to mourn the war dead and renew our desire for peace.
2024-06-23 07:29:00
Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 2,049 people in 685 households in the Akasaka Higashi district at 7 a.m. after the water level of the Kuise River, which runs through the city, exceeded the flood danger level due to heavy rain. This corresponds to alert level 4 out of 5 levels, and the city is calling on all people in dangerous areas to evacuate.
2024-06-23 06:48:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front, eastern and western Japan are expected to experience very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms through the 24th. People should be on high alert for landslides, as well as flooding of low-lying areas and rising and overflowing rivers. Rain is expected to intensify through the night of the 23rd in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, so please be prepared early.
2024-06-23 06:45:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa will mark Memorial Day, 79 years after the Battle of Okinawa, in which more than 200,000 people died. It will be a day to mourn the war dead and renew our desire for peace.
2024-06-23 06:14:00
In a government survey of children and young people in Japan, Europe, and the United States, the percentage of people in Japan who answered that they were "satisfied with themselves" was 57%. This is up more than 10 points from the previous survey, but still the lowest compared to other countries.
2024-06-23 05:17:00
On the 22nd, three Chinese coast guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture in succession to match the movements of Japanese fishing boats. After sailing in the territorial waters for nearly seven hours on long boats, they all left the territorial waters. The Japan Coast Guard continues to warn and monitor the vessels so that they do not enter the territorial waters again.
2024-06-23 05:02:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress arrived in the UK on the afternoon of the 22nd local time. This is their second goodwill visit to a foreign country since their accession to the throne.
