2024-07-24 23:48:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front, the atmospheric conditions in Akita Prefecture have become very unstable, and very heavy rain is falling intermittently. Please be on high alert for river flooding and landslides, and spend the night of the 24th in a safe place.
2024-07-24 21:53:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's council discussing the minimum wage has decided to raise the hourly wage by 50 yen this fiscal year, the largest increase to date, taking into account continuing high prices, bringing the national average hourly wage to 1,054 yen.
2024-07-24 21:43:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, the atmospheric conditions have become very unstable over a wide area from northern to western Japan, and very heavy rain is falling in Akita Prefecture. There are areas where the ground is loose and rivers are swollen, so please be on high alert for landslides, river flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas, and spend the night of the 24th in a safe place.
2024-07-24 21:33:00
On the evening of the 24th, the fire department was informed that a stream had flooded and six women were unable to descend Mount Kurikoma in Iwate Prefecture. As it was raining in the area, police and fire rescue teams were sent to the scene to consider how to respond.
2024-07-24 21:20:00
The large and very strong typhoon No. 3 is moving westward over the sea west of Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture. The Yonaguni Island area has passed the storm zone, but the Yaeyama region will continue to experience strong winds, and there is a possibility that a linear rain band will occur, which could lead to a sudden increase in the risk of disasters. The Meteorological Agency is calling for continued vigilance against strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
2024-07-24 21:20:00
On the evening of the 24th, a high school boy went missing while swimming with friends in the sea in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard and fire department are conducting a search.
2024-07-24 21:17:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's council, which has been debating raising the minimum wage, has agreed to raise the hourly wage by 50 yen, the largest increase in history, this fiscal year. The national average hourly wage will be 1,054 yen, the highest it has ever been.
2024-07-24 21:17:00
Damage caused by gusts of wind, such as fallen trees and roofs being torn off, was confirmed in an area of about 50 km east to west in Saitama Prefecture as of the evening of the 24th. The Meteorological Agency will continue to investigate the situation on the 25th.
2024-07-24 20:45:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, the atmospheric conditions have become very unstable over a wide area from northern to western Japan, and very heavy rain is falling in Akita Prefecture. Please be on high alert for flooding in low-lying areas, landslides, and river flooding, and be careful of strong gusts of wind such as tornadoes.
2024-07-24 20:42:00
On the morning of the 24th, a jet boat carrying about 100 passengers from Tokyo bound for Shikinejima in the Izu Islands became unable to navigate off the coast of Chiba Prefecture's Boso Peninsula. A patrol boat from the Japan Coast Guard is towing the boat toward Izu Oshima, but it is having difficulty due to waves and other factors, and several people on board are reportedly feeling sick.
2024-07-24 20:30:00
The large and very strong typhoon No. 3 is moving west-northwest, and the Yonaguni Island region is believed to be in the storm zone. A linear rain band is expected to occur in the Yaeyama region through the night of the 24th, and the risk of disasters may increase rapidly, so the Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
2024-07-24 20:08:00
On the morning of the 24th, a jet boat carrying about 100 passengers from Tokyo bound for Shikinejima in the Izu Islands became unable to navigate off the coast of Chiba Prefecture's Boso Peninsula. A patrol boat from the Japan Coast Guard is towing the boat toward Izu Oshima, but it is having difficulty due to waves and other factors, and several people on board are reportedly feeling sick.
2024-07-24 19:42:00
Based on the Basic Resident Register as of January 1st of this year, Japan's total population was just over 124.88 million, a decrease of approximately 530,000 from last year. NHK estimated the "one vote gap" in the House of Representatives election based on the Basic Resident Register as of January 1st of this year, and found that the new electoral division to be applied in the next House of Representatives election has more than doubled the gap in eight electoral districts nationwide.
2024-07-24 19:22:00
On the afternoon of the 24th, a conveyor belt being lifted by a crane at a factory in Kanda-machi, Fukuoka Prefecture, fell, injuring two men working there. One is unconscious, and the other is seriously injured, suffering a broken spine.
2024-07-24 19:21:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's council held the final round of discussions on this year's minimum wage on the 24th, and discussions are still ongoing. The final adjustments are being made to raise the national average by about 50 yen, the largest increase ever, to the mid-1,050 yen hourly wage range.
2024-07-24 18:58:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, atmospheric conditions became very unstable over a wide area from northern to western Japan, causing the Uryu River, a first-class river, to overflow in Hokkaido, and gusts of wind are thought to have blown in Saitama Prefecture. In Akita Prefecture, heavy rain fell in the evening, so people should be on high alert for flooding in low-lying areas, landslides, and river flooding, as well as being fully aware of strong gusts of wind such as tornadoes.
2024-07-24 18:57:00
On the morning of the 24th, a jet boat carrying about 100 passengers from Tokyo bound for Shikinejima in the Izu Islands became unable to navigate off the coast of Chiba Prefecture's Boso Peninsula. A patrol boat from the Japan Coast Guard is towing the boat toward Izu Oshima, but it is having difficulty due to waves and other factors, and several people on board are reportedly feeling sick.
2024-07-24 18:56:00
At 6:30 pm, Yurihonjo City in Akita Prefecture issued evacuation orders for the landslide warning zones of the city's Yamamoto and Tashiro districts, citing a high risk of landslides. The warning level is level 4 out of five, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-07-24 18:54:00
In a case where two Osaka-based groups were busted for allegedly defrauding people of cash by suggesting the purchase of investment-related products on social media, police have arrested a total of 90 men and women on suspicion of fraud and other crimes. In searches of related locations, over 1,800 smartphones and other items were seized, and police are working to clarify the actual situation of the groups.
2024-07-24 18:51:00
Typhoon No. 3 is expected to make landfall on the main island of Taiwan late on the 24th local time, and Taiwanese authorities are urging people to be on high alert as winds and rain are likely to become extremely strong through the 25th.
2024-07-24 18:51:00
Immediately after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a company employee in Saitama Prefecture was arrested on suspicion of fraudulent obstruction of business for repeatedly posting false requests for rescue on social media, pretending to be a victim of the disaster, and obstructing the search efforts of the police and others. According to the police, during questioning, the employee stated, "I posted the messages because I wanted a large number of responses."
2024-07-24 18:38:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 pm on the 24th, a total of 73 people aged between 8 and 93 were rushed to the hospital with suspected heat stroke in Tokyo. Of these, 2 people in their 80s were in serious condition, 27 people in their teens to 90s were in moderate condition, and 44 people in their 8 to 90s were in mild condition. The Tokyo Fire Department is calling for people to take thorough precautions, such as drinking fluids frequently before they get thirsty and using air conditioners and fans appropriately indoors.
2024-07-24 18:31:00
The Chiba Prefectural Board of Education has dismissed a 25-year-old junior high school teacher for embezzling over 400,000 yen in club activity funds, and an elementary school teacher in his 30s for groping three women under the age of 18 multiple times.
2024-07-24 18:31:00
In an effort to realize a carbon-free society, Chiba City and the Japanese subsidiary of German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz have signed an agreement to work together to promote the spread of electric vehicles, which do not emit carbon dioxide when driven.
2024-07-24 18:21:00
In response to the sexual assault incident committed by a U.S. soldier in Okinawa, a group made up of governors of prefectures where military bases are located has called on the government to set up a new conference to discuss countermeasures with local governments and the U.S. military in order to prevent a recurrence.
2024-07-24 18:19:00
The city of Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture had issued evacuation orders to 1,371 households and 2,502 people in parts of Monzencho in Wajima City due to the increased risk of landslides caused by heavy rain, but lifted all orders at 4:28 p.m.
2024-07-24 18:18:00
On the morning of the 24th, a woman in her 90s was found unwell by her family at her home in Mitsuke City, Niigata Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital, but died of heatstroke. This is the fourth person to have died of heatstroke in the prefecture this year, and the prefecture is calling for people to take measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-07-24 18:16:00
Temperatures continued to rise on the 24th, mainly on the Pacific coast, with dangerously high temperatures exceeding 38°C in Tokai and Kanto. Dangerously hot weather is also expected in Kyushu on the 25th, so please continue to take measures against heatstroke.
2024-07-24 18:13:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tornado warning as a tornado or other gust of wind is believed to have occurred in Saitama Prefecture. They are urging people to be careful as there is a risk of further tornadoes occurring in southern and northern Saitama Prefecture. Damage caused by this gust of wind continues to occur, and according to interviews with the prefecture and police, four people were confirmed to have been injured by 4:00 p.m.
2024-07-24 18:12:00
Immediately after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a company employee in Saitama Prefecture was arrested on suspicion of fraudulent obstruction of business for repeatedly posting false requests for rescue on social media, pretending to be a victim of the disaster, and obstructing the search efforts of the police and others. According to the police, during questioning, the employee stated, "I posted the messages because I wanted a large number of responses."
2024-07-24 18:12:00
Regarding the derailment of the JR Fukuchiyama Line, in which 107 people died, JR West is proceeding with the construction of a facility to preserve the wrecked train cars, but has informed the families of the deceased that it will not open it to the public. Opinions were divided among the families of the deceased regarding whether to open the facility to the public.
2024-07-24 18:09:00
The former Big Motor, which was disciplined for making fraudulent insurance claims for car repairs, was found to have been selling used cars that had been damaged in accidents or other accidents by falsely listing them as having no repair history on used car information sites, and the Consumer Affairs Agency has issued a measure order ordering the company to take measures to prevent recurrence.
2024-07-24 18:01:00
Three years ago, a defendant who was arrested and indicted by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Unit on charges of fraud and other crimes remained silent during interrogation. The defendant was then accused by the prosecutor in charge of the case, who told him that "viewing the Public Prosecutor's Office as an enemy means you are anti-social," and the defendant filed a lawsuit against the government for compensation, claiming that he had suffered mental distress as a result of the illegal interrogation.
2024-07-24 17:55:00
On the morning of the 24th, a jet boat carrying about 100 passengers from Tokyo bound for Shikinejima in the Izu Islands became unable to navigate off the coast of Chiba Prefecture's Boso Peninsula. A patrol boat from the Japan Coast Guard is towing the boat toward Izu Oshima, but it is having difficulty due to waves and other factors, and several people on board are reportedly feeling sick.
2024-07-24 17:31:00
On the 24th, Hokuriku Electric Power Company predicted that it would take at least two years to fully restore the facilities at the Shika Nuclear Power Plant in Shika Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, including the destruction of transformers that receive electricity from outside.
2024-07-24 17:12:00
On the morning of the 24th, a jet boat carrying about 100 passengers from Tokyo bound for Shikinejima in the Izu Islands became unable to navigate off the coast of Chiba Prefecture's Boso Peninsula. A patrol boat from the Japan Coast Guard is towing the boat toward Izu Oshima, but it is having difficulty due to waves and other factors, and several people on board are reportedly feeling sick.
2024-07-24 17:05:00
Experts from the United Nations Human Rights Council's Working Group on Business and Human Rights visited Japan to report the results of their first survey conducted in Japan, and in an exclusive interview with NHK they pointed out that "Japan's social norms to date should be recognized as outdated, and society as a whole should work together to change to the latest norms."
2024-07-24 17:04:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tornado warning, as a tornado or other gust of wind is believed to have occurred in Saitama Prefecture. The agency is calling for people to be careful as there is a risk of further tornadoes occurring in southern and northern Saitama Prefecture. One high school boy has been confirmed injured in Moroyama Town so far.
2024-07-24 17:01:00
As of January 1, 2024, Japan's total population will be just over 124.88 million, down approximately 530,000 from the previous year. While the Japanese population has declined for 15 consecutive years, the foreign population has exceeded 3 million for the first time, reaching a record high.
2024-07-24 16:57:00
Regarding JR East's new "Haneda Airport Access Line," which will connect Haneda Airport with central Tokyo and other areas via three routes, the company has set a goal of opening a route connecting the airport and Shin-Kiba Station in Tokyo's Koto Ward in fiscal 2031.
2024-07-24 16:32:00
With the scorching heat continuing day after day, there have been a number of cases of heatstroke being transported to hospitals. Last year's survey revealed that many people suffer from heatstroke "indoors," such as in homes. We interviewed people about measures to prevent indoor heatstroke and how to use air conditioners to save money while electricity bills are rising.
2024-07-24 16:12:00
According to the police, just before 2:00 p.m. on the 24th, a load fell from a crane operating at a factory in Kanda-machi, Fukuoka Prefecture, hitting two men in their 20s and 40s who were nearby. The two were injured and are being treated at a hospital, but the man in his 20s is unconscious. The police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-07-24 16:09:00
In connection with an accident last month in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, in which a car crashed into a sidewalk, causing serious injuries to two people, including a pedestrian, the Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing injury for causing the accident while drunk and driving.
2024-07-24 16:05:00
As the extreme heat continues, two elderly people died of heatstroke in Oita Prefecture on the 23rd.
2024-07-24 15:54:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tornado warning, as a tornado or other gust of wind is believed to have occurred in Saitama Prefecture. The agency is calling for people to be careful as there is a risk of further tornadoes occurring in southern and northern Saitama Prefecture. One high school boy has been confirmed injured in Moroyama Town so far.
2024-07-24 15:47:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 pm on the 24th, a total of 73 people aged between 8 and 93 were rushed to hospitals in Tokyo with suspected heat stroke. Of these, 2 people in their 80s were in serious condition, 27 people in their teens to 90s were in moderate condition, and 44 people in their 8 to 90s were in mild condition. The Tokyo Fire Department is calling for people to take thorough precautions, such as drinking fluids frequently before they get thirsty, and using air conditioners and fans appropriately indoors.
2024-07-24 15:39:00
On the morning of the 24th, a bus carrying more than 20 children collided with a wagon at an intersection in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Both drivers were injured, but the children were not injured, and the police are currently investigating the details of the accident.
2024-07-24 15:37:00
Aibetsu Town in Hokkaido lifted the evacuation order issued to 122 households and 239 people in the Welfare, Kitamachi 2nd, and Honmachi 4th districts at 3:00 p.m. as the water level of the Aibetsu River that runs through the town fell below the flood danger level. At the same time, the evacuation shelter that had been set up at the "General Center" was closed.
2024-07-24 15:17:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tornado warning, as a tornado or other gust of wind is believed to have occurred in Saitama Prefecture. The agency is calling for people to be careful as there is a risk of further tornadoes occurring in southern and northern Saitama Prefecture. One high school boy has been confirmed injured in Moroyama Town so far.
2024-07-24 15:07:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, Hokkaido experienced record-breaking rainfall, causing the Uryu River, a first-class river, to overflow. Meanwhile, the atmospheric conditions became very unstable over a wide area from northern to western Japan, and strong wind gusts are believed to have occurred in Saitama Prefecture. Please be on high alert for flooding in low-lying areas and river flooding, and beware of strong wind gusts such as tornadoes.
2024-07-24 14:59:00
Interviews with people involved have revealed that the suicide of a male employee in his 20s who worked in sales at a housing manufacturer in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, was recognized as an industrial accident due to being caused by "customer harassment," a nuisance from customers.
2024-07-24 14:53:00
On the morning of the 24th, a jet boat carrying over 100 passengers from Tokyo bound for Shikinejima in the Izu Islands became unable to sail off the coast of Chiba Prefecture's Boso Peninsula. So far, there have been no reports of injuries, and the Japan Coast Guard's patrol boats and others are towing the boat toward Izu Oshima.
2024-07-24 14:42:00
According to JR West, part of a wheel of a freight train derailed at Shin-Yamaguchi Station in Yamaguchi City just after 12:30 p.m. on the 24th. No injuries were reported. As a result, ▽ the Sanyo Main Line has suspended operations on both lines between Tokuyama Station and Asa Station, and ▽ the Yamaguchi Line will suspend operations for the entire day. The cause of the derailment is under investigation, and there is no prospect of resuming operations on the Sanyo Main Line. However, it has been said that there will be no impact on the operation of the Sanyo Shinkansen.
2024-07-24 14:33:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has issued evacuation orders to 2,502 people in 1,371 households in parts of Monzencho, Wajima City, due to the increased risk of landslides caused by heavy rain. The evacuation orders were issued to 268 people in 163 households in the Kuroshima district of Monzencho, 356 people in 200 households in the Agishi district, 1,307 people in 681 households in the Monzen district, and 571 people in 327 households in the Nikishi district.
2024-07-24 14:20:00
Due to fallen trees, JR Hachiko Line services were suspended on both up and down lines between Ogawamachi Station in Ogawamachi, Saitama Prefecture, and Koma River Station in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, but services resumed at 1:58 pm.
2024-07-24 14:19:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, Hokkaido experienced record-breaking rainfall, causing the Uryu River, a first-class river, to overflow. Meanwhile, the atmospheric conditions in Hokuriku, Tohoku, Kanto, and other areas became extremely unstable, and gusts of wind are thought to have occurred in Saitama Prefecture. Please be on high alert for flooding in low-lying areas and rising rivers, and beware of strong gusts of wind such as tornadoes.
2024-07-24 14:14:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tornado warning as a tornado-like gust of wind is believed to have occurred in Saitama Prefecture. The agency is calling for people to be extra cautious as there is a risk of further tornadoes occurring in southern and northern Saitama Prefecture.
2024-07-24 13:56:00
According to the Tokyo Electric Power Company Power Grid website, as of 1:19 p.m., approximately 8,010 households in the Kanto region are without power.
2024-07-24 13:42:00
Due to fallen trees, JR Hachiko Line has suspended services on both up and down lines between Ogawamachi Station in Ogawamachi, Saitama Prefecture, and Koma River Station in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture.
2024-07-24 13:40:00
A town council member in Ogawara Town, Miyagi Prefecture, who was pointed out in an essay by an elementary school student who was visiting the town council for playing games on his smartphone, submitted his resignation to the chairman on the 24th, and his resignation was approved at a plenary session.
2024-07-24 13:25:00
On the morning of the 24th, a jet boat carrying about 100 passengers from Tokyo heading to Shikinejima Island in the Izu Islands became unable to sail off the coast of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. So far, there have been no reports of injuries, and patrol boats from the Japan Coast Guard have arrived at the scene and are towing the boat.
2024-07-24 13:14:00
According to Tokyo Electric Power Company Power Grid, as of 12:40 p.m., approximately 1,170 homes in Saitama Prefecture were without power, including 530 homes in Shiki City, 470 homes in Niiza City, 160 homes in Saitama City's Minuma Ward, and 20 homes in Ogose Town.
2024-07-24 13:10:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, Hokkaido experienced record-breaking rainfall, causing the Uryu River, a first-class river, to overflow. Even if the rain weakens, please stay in a safe place. Meanwhile, active rain clouds are hanging over Hokuriku, Tohoku, and Kanto, so it is necessary to be on high alert for flooding of low-lying areas and rising rivers.
2024-07-24 13:08:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tornado warning at 1pm, as a tornado-like gust of wind is believed to have occurred in southern Saitama Prefecture. There is a risk of further tornadoes and other gusts of wind occurring in the future in southern and northern Saitama Prefecture. Tornadoes and other gusts of wind occur when a developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to be cautious of gusts of wind if there are signs of approaching cumulonimbus clouds, such as lightning, sudden changes in wind, and hail, and to ensure safety in sturdy buildings.
2024-07-24 13:01:00
On the morning of the 24th, a jet boat carrying about 100 passengers from Tokyo heading to Shikinejima Island in the Izu Islands became unable to sail off the coast of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. So far, there have been no reports of injuries, and patrol boats from the Japan Coast Guard have arrived at the scene and are towing the boat.
2024-07-24 12:48:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited a facility in Sapporo that supports children with developmental disabilities and their families, and expressed the government's intention to provide further support toward the realization of a society in which everyone can live in peace of mind.
2024-07-24 12:23:00
In a case involving a violation of the Public Offices Election Act in which House of Representatives member Manabu Horii is alleged to have repeatedly made illegal donations within his constituency, including giving condolence money in his own name through his secretary, interviews with people involved have revealed that during voluntary questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division, Representative Horii explained that "it was necessary to make sure that the recipient knew that I had given the condolence money."
2024-07-24 12:22:00
Temperatures are set to rise on the 24th, mainly on the Pacific coast, with some areas in the Kanto region already reaching dangerously high temperatures of over 38 degrees. Temperatures are also expected to reach 38 degrees in the Tokai region, so please continue to take measures against heatstroke, such as refraining from going outside.
2024-07-24 12:18:00
On the morning of the 24th, in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, a man in his 80s was attacked by a bear while walking around a park near the mountains. He was taken to the hospital with injuries to his face and other parts of his body. His life is not in danger, but the police and others are calling for caution.
2024-07-24 12:17:00
According to the 3rd Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, at around 10 am on the 24th, a jet boat heading from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo to Shikinejima in the Izu Islands reported that "oil was leaking and the rudder was no longer working properly." According to Tokai Kisen, the operator, the jet boat was the 279-ton "Seven Island Ai," which departed from Takeshiba Pier at 7:45 am. According to the company, there were 107 passengers and 5 crew members on board, but so far there have been no reports of injuries. The boat is said to be adrift off the coast of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, and a patrol boat from the Japan Coast Guard is currently en route to rescue the boat.
2024-07-24 12:12:00
The large and very strong typhoon No. 3 is moving north-northwest, dragging the Yaeyama region into its storm zone. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Yaeyama and Miyakojima regions through the night of the 24th, and the risk of disasters may increase sharply. The Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
2024-07-24 12:00:00
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of fraud after he defrauded a man in Tokyo of 15 million yen by offering him the chance to become the owner of a fishing boat and resell it for profit. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether he used the same method to defraud a total of 260 million yen from around 30 people across the country.
2024-07-24 11:59:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, heavy rain is falling mainly on the Japan Sea coast, and in Hokkaido, the amount of rainfall in 24 hours exceeded 200 mm, making it a record-breaking amount. The Uryu River, a first-class river, has overflowed, and a "flood warning" has been announced, so please stay in a safe place even if the rain weakens.
2024-07-24 11:24:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Sapporo Regional Meteorological Observatory announced at 11:10 a.m. that flooding had occurred near Tadoshi in Fukagawa City on the Uryu River, which flows through Hokkaido. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Meteorological Observatory issued a "Flood Occurrence Information" - the highest level 5 out of 5 alert levels - and called for maximum vigilance.
2024-07-24 11:06:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's advisory council held final discussions on this year's minimum wage on the 24th, and taking into account the continuing rise in prices, final adjustments are being made to raise the national average by about 50 yen, the largest increase ever, to the mid-1,050 yen hourly wage.
2024-07-24 10:48:00
In a case where two Osaka-based groups were busted for allegedly defrauding people of cash by suggesting the purchase of investment-related products on social media, it has been revealed that police have so far arrested a total of 90 men and women on suspicion of fraud, etc. In searches of related locations, over 1,800 smartphones and other items were seized, and police are working to clarify the actual situation of the groups.
2024-07-24 10:47:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the heavy rains have caused the Uryu River in Hokkaido to reach a flood danger level at the Tadoshi Water Level Observation Station in Numata Town. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Meteorological Observatory issued a flood danger information at 10:00 a.m. and called for people to be on high alert.
2024-07-24 09:23:00
On the early morning of the 24th, a fire broke out at a store and residence in Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City, and two bodies were found in the ruins. After the fire, the elderly couple who lived in the house could not be contacted, and the police and fire department are working to confirm the identities of the bodies and investigate the cause of the fire.
2024-07-24 09:19:00
The large and very strong typhoon No. 3 is expected to approach Okinawa's Sakishima Islands from now until around noon. A linear rain band is expected to occur in the Yaeyama and Miyakojima regions through the night of the 24th, and the risk of disasters may increase dramatically. The Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high tides, landslides, and flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-07-24 07:52:00
The large and very strong typhoon No. 3 is expected to approach Okinawa's Sakishima Islands from now until around noon. A linear rain band is expected to occur in the Yaeyama and Miyakojima regions through the night of the 24th, and the risk of disasters may increase dramatically. The Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high tides, landslides, and flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-07-24 07:25:00
In Aibetsu Town, Hokkaido, heavy rain caused the Aibetsu River to reach the flood danger level at an observation station in the town, so at 6:45 a.m. on the 24th, evacuation orders were issued to 122 households and 239 people in the Welfare, Kitamachi 2nd, and Honmachi 4th districts. The town is at alert level 4 out of five, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas. Aibetsu Town has opened its "General Center" as an evacuation shelter.
2024-07-24 07:17:00
On the 23rd, a woman was stabbed with a knife at a hospital in Sagamihara City, suffering minor injuries, and police arrested her 48-year-old husband, who had fled the scene, on suspicion of attempted murder. He has reportedly denied some of the charges.
2024-07-24 06:50:00
On the 24th, eastern and western Japan will continue to experience extreme heat, with some areas in Shizuoka Prefecture expected to reach a dangerously high temperature of 38 degrees. As more and more people have been taken to hospital with symptoms believed to be heatstroke every day, please continue to take measures against heatstroke, such as refraining from going outside.
2024-07-24 06:45:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, heavy rain is falling mainly in Kinki and Hokuriku, and there is a risk of very heavy rain in some areas, mainly in northern Japan, late on the night of the 24th. In Okinawa Prefecture, there is a risk of a linear rain band forming as the typhoon approaches, causing heavy rain, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
2024-07-24 06:17:00
The large and very strong typhoon No. 3 is expected to approach Okinawa's Sakishima Islands from now until around noon. A linear rain band is expected to occur in the Yaeyama and Miyakojima regions through the night of the 24th, and the risk of disasters may increase dramatically. The Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high tides, landslides, and flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-07-24 01:51:00
On the night of the 23rd, TV Asahi experienced a problem that prevented it from broadcasting commercials. BS Asahi also experienced a problem during the same time slot that caused broadcasts to be temporarily interrupted. TV Asahi stated that "the cause is currently under investigation."
2024-07-24 00:14:00
In a case where two Osaka-based groups were arrested for defrauding people of cash by suggesting the purchase of investment-related products on social media, it was learned from an interview with an investigator that a total of more than 1,800 smartphones and manuals were confiscated in searches of related locations. Police believe that the group had been communicating with the victims posing as young women, and are currently investigating the details.
