2024-08-08 23:25:00
On the afternoon of the 8th, a 16-year-old high school boy was swept away by sea at a beach in Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is now missing. The Japan Coast Guard, fire department, and others are conducting a search for him.
2024-08-08 23:15:00
Following the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (warning for a massive earthquake), railways are also being affected.
2024-08-08 23:05:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea on the evening of the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (Massive Earthquake Warning) at 7:15 pm, calling attention to the possibility of the next huge earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency has stated that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the expected focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is relatively higher than usual, and is calling for disaster prevention measures to be taken in accordance with information from the government and local governments. We are reporting on the responses and actions taken in various areas following the announcement by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
2024-08-08 22:52:00
According to the Disaster Management Headquarters of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as of 7:30 p.m. on the 8th, a total of nine people were confirmed to have been injured in Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures by falling or being hit by falling objects due to the earthquake that originated in the Hyuga-Nada Sea.
2024-08-08 22:48:00
Regarding child suicides, which tend to increase around the end of long holidays such as summer vacation, a meeting was held by the Agency for Children and Families and other organizations to strengthen measures, and it was confirmed that relevant ministries and agencies will work together to steadily advance analysis of suicide factors and early detection of risk.
2024-08-08 22:26:00
At around 4:30pm on the 8th, an earthquake measuring a lower 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency temporarily issued a tsunami warning for the coasts of Miyazaki, Kochi, Oita, Kagoshima, and Ehime Prefectures, but lifted it by 10pm. Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an emergency notice urging caution against a massive earthquake, stating that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the expected focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is relatively higher than usual.
2024-08-08 22:15:00
On the 9th, the Israeli ambassador to Japan was not invited to the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony held on the anniversary of the atomic bombing, and ambassadors from the G7 countries and the EU, excluding Japan, expressed their concerns in a joint statement. In response to an interview with the press, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki reiterated the city's position, saying, "It is by no means for political reasons that we have not invited him." *The mayor's remarks from the interview, including the Q&A, are published in their entirety at the bottom of the article.
2024-08-08 22:03:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted the tsunami warning issued for Miyazaki Prefecture at 10 p.m. earlier today. With this, all tsunami warnings associated with this earthquake have now been lifted. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is a possibility that slight changes in tide levels will continue for a while from Kagoshima Prefecture to Wakayama Prefecture, so caution is advised.
2024-08-08 21:56:00
An earthquake occurred at around 4:43 pm on the 8th. The epicenter was in the Hyuga-Nada Sea, the depth of the epicenter was 31 kilometers, and the magnitude of the earthquake was estimated to be 7.1. Experts are calling for caution, saying, "There is a possibility that tremors of a similar magnitude will occur again for about a week."
2024-08-08 21:54:00
On August 8th, it has been two weeks since the record-breaking rains on July 25th caused damage in Yamagata Prefecture, including the deaths of three people. Many residents have been forced to live in evacuation shelters, and ongoing support is needed to help them rebuild their lives. We have summarized the state of the damage and the progress of recovery and support efforts.
2024-08-08 21:51:00
Following the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (warning for a massive earthquake), railways are also being affected.
2024-08-08 21:40:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at 7:45 pm on the 8th to announce the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" calling attention to the next huge earthquake. This article contains a video of the entire Japan Meteorological Agency press conference. The video is 46 minutes and 22 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-08-08 21:39:00
This is the impact on traffic of the earthquake, which recorded a seismic intensity of 6- in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
2024-08-08 21:36:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea on the evening of the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (Massive Earthquake Warning) at 7:15 pm, calling attention to the possibility of the next huge earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for disaster prevention measures to be taken in accordance with information from the government and local governments, as the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the expected focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is relatively higher than usual. This is the first time that this information has been issued since the system began operation in 2019. *This article provides a detailed report of the Japan Meteorological Agency's press conference*
2024-08-08 21:32:00
In response to this earthquake, major non-life insurance companies Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. have set up task forces and begun collecting information on damage in the area. Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd. is also considering setting up a task force. Each company has also posted information on its website on how people who have suffered damage to their homes or cars can contact them.
2024-08-08 21:24:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea on the evening of the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (Massive Earthquake Warning) at 7:15 pm, calling attention to the possibility of the next huge earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency has stated that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the expected focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is relatively higher than usual, and is calling for disaster prevention measures to be taken in accordance with information from the government and local governments. We are reporting on the responses and actions taken in various areas following the announcement by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
2024-08-08 21:23:00
In connection with an incident on the 7th in which a 92-year-old father who lived in the same home was murdered and his 55-year-old eldest daughter was seriously injured in a house in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, police have obtained an arrest warrant for the 51-year-old eldest son, who has been missing since the incident, on suspicion of attempted murder of the eldest daughter, and have put a nationwide wanted list on his behalf.
2024-08-08 21:22:00
On the morning of the 8th, a man in his 30s was found dead in a parking lot in Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture. On the 7th, a series of record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall reports were issued in Saitama Prefecture, and the area around the parking lot was flooded. Police are investigating the circumstances at the time, believing that the man may have died because he was unable to escape in time.
2024-08-08 21:20:00
The major financial institution Mizuho Financial Group, after checking with its affiliated Mizuho Bank and other branches nationwide, has found that there has been no damage from the recent earthquake, and as of now, they will be open as usual on the 9th. However, they will consider their response after checking information from each local government.
2024-08-08 21:17:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea on the evening of the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (Massive Earthquake Warning) at 7:15 pm, calling attention to the possibility of the next huge earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for disaster prevention measures to be taken in accordance with information from the government and local governments, as the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the expected focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is relatively higher than usual. This is the first time that this information has been issued since the system began operation in 2019. *This article provides a detailed report of the Japan Meteorological Agency's press conference*
2024-08-08 21:15:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea on the evening of the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (Massive Earthquake Warning) at 7:15 pm, calling attention to the possibility of the next huge earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency has stated that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the expected focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is relatively higher than usual, and is calling for disaster prevention measures to be taken in accordance with information from the government and local governments. We are reporting on the responses and actions taken in various areas following the announcement by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
2024-08-08 21:13:00
Following the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (warning for a massive earthquake), railways are also being affected.
2024-08-08 21:07:00
On August 8th, it has been two weeks since the record-breaking rains on July 25th caused damage in Yamagata Prefecture, including the deaths of three people. Many residents have been forced to live in evacuation shelters, and ongoing support is needed to help them rebuild their lives. We have summarized the state of the damage and the progress of recovery and support efforts.
2024-08-08 21:06:00
On the 9th, the Israeli ambassador to Japan was not invited to the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony held on the anniversary of the atomic bombing, and ambassadors from the G7 countries and the EU, excluding Japan, expressed their concerns in a joint statement. In response to an interview with the press, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki reiterated the city's position, saying, "It is by no means for political reasons that we have not invited him." *The mayor's remarks from the interview, including the Q&A, are published in their entirety at the bottom of the article.
2024-08-08 21:05:00
On the 8th, the Osaka High Court decided to open a criminal trial for a former real estate company president who was found not guilty in an embezzlement case investigated by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Division, claiming that the prosecutor in charge of the case subjected him to illegal interrogation, including his former subordinate banging on the table and verbally abusing him. According to the Supreme Court, this is the first time that a prosecutor has been held criminally liable for an interrogation by the Special Investigation Division.
2024-08-08 21:03:00
According to the Disaster Management Headquarters of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as of 7:30 p.m. on the 8th, a total of nine people were confirmed to have been injured in Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures by falling or being hit by falling objects due to the earthquake that originated in the Hyuga-Nada Sea.
2024-08-08 20:39:00
Ahead of the one-year anniversary on the 24th of this month of the start of the release of treated water accumulating at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito visited Fukushima Prefecture to sample local seafood and promote its safety.
2024-08-08 20:32:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced that it will temporarily lower the standards for heavy rain advisories, heavy rain warnings, and landslide alerts for Nichinan City, Miyazaki City, Miyakonojo City, Kushima City, and Osaki Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, which experienced strong shaking from this earthquake, citing a high possibility of loose ground and a higher than normal risk of landslides. Of these, the standards have been lowered to 70% of normal for Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, and to 80% for Miyazaki City, Miyakonojo City, Kushima City, and Osaki Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people in the areas that experienced strong shaking to pay close attention to the way rain falls in the future.
2024-08-08 20:30:00
Tsunami warning issued. Live footage from coastlines in various locations.
2024-08-08 20:28:00
In Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, where a tsunami warning has been issued, many people are evacuating by car to a parking lot on high ground up the mountain.
2024-08-08 20:13:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea on the evening of the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (Massive Earthquake Warning) at 7:15 pm, calling attention to the next huge earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for disaster prevention measures in accordance with information from the government and local governments, as the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the expected epicenter of the Nankai Trough earthquake is relatively higher than usual. This is the first time this information has been issued since the system began operation in 2019.
2024-08-08 20:12:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea on the evening of the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (Massive Earthquake Warning) at 7:15 pm, calling attention to the possibility of the next huge earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency has stated that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the expected focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is relatively higher than usual, and is calling for disaster prevention measures to be taken in accordance with information from the government and local governments. We are reporting on the responses and actions taken in various areas following the announcement by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
2024-08-08 20:11:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea on the evening of the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (Huge Earthquake Warning) at 7:15 pm, calling attention to the next huge earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for disaster prevention measures in accordance with information from the government and local governments, as the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the expected epicenter of the Nankai Trough earthquake is relatively higher than usual. This is the first time this information has been issued since the system began operation in 2019. "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" ▼ How should we interpret it? ▼ What should we be careful of in the future? This is an explanation by Professor Kenji Satake, Emeritus Professor of the Earthquake Research Institute at the University of Tokyo, and Shimakawa Eisuke, Disaster Prevention Desk, Social Affairs Department. It was broadcast on "NHK News" at 7 pm on the 8th. The video is 14 minutes and 37 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-08-08 20:10:00
Regarding the earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture with a seismic intensity of 6-low and the subsequent announcement of the Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information, spam posts disguised as warnings have been appearing at a rate of one every few seconds on X. Clicking on the images will take you to adult sites, so be careful not to click on links in posts from unknown sources or spread them.
2024-08-08 20:05:00
As of the evening of the 8th, no damage had been confirmed to employees or buildings at major convenience stores, but some stores were temporarily closed.
2024-08-08 19:58:00
Just after 4:30 p.m. today, an earthquake measuring a lower 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency temporarily issued a tsunami warning for the coasts of Miyazaki, Kochi, Oita, Kagoshima, and Ehime Prefectures, but just now at 7 p.m., it was lifted for all prefectures except Miyazaki. In Miyazaki Prefecture, people are being urged to continue to be on the alert for tsunamis and to stay away from coasts and river mouths.
2024-08-08 19:56:00
Tokyo Metro announced that it had received a corrective recommendation from the Labor Standards Inspection Office to pay extra wages to some of its Hibiya Line employees, who work overnight shifts and breaks and sleep time count as working hours. The company will pay up to 8.6 billion yen in total to approximately 1,800 employees who do the same work.
2024-08-08 19:50:00
On August 8th, it has been two weeks since the record-breaking rains on July 25th caused damage in Yamagata Prefecture, including the deaths of three people. Many residents have been forced to live in evacuation shelters, and ongoing support is needed to help them rebuild their lives. We have summarized the state of the damage and the progress of recovery and support efforts.
2024-08-08 19:49:00
A woman in her 20s filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court against a company that runs an esthetic salon, claiming that she was burned after receiving a beauty treatment using a technique called "HIFU" from an unlicensed medical practitioner. In recent years, there have been a series of complaints about burns and eye diseases caused by "HIFU," and the government has called for caution.
2024-08-08 19:47:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency is holding a press conference at 7:45 p.m. to announce the results of an emergency expert evaluation committee meeting on earthquakes along the Nankai Trough regarding the earthquake, which was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture with a seismic intensity of lower 6.
2024-08-08 19:47:00
According to the Nichinan City Hall in Miyazaki Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 6-low was observed, two people in the city were injured and taken to the hospital. One was a woman in her 80s who was hit by something on her head. The other was a woman in her 20s who dislocated her right shoulder.
2024-08-08 19:45:00
An earthquake occurred at around 4:43 pm on the 8th. The epicenter was in the Hyuga-Nada Sea, the depth of the epicenter was 31 kilometers, and the magnitude of the earthquake was estimated to be 7.1. Experts are calling for caution, saying, "There is a possibility that tremors of a similar magnitude will occur again for about a week."
2024-08-08 19:41:00
On the 9th, the Israeli ambassador to Japan was not invited to the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony held on the anniversary of the atomic bombing, and ambassadors from the G7 countries and the EU, excluding Japan, expressed their concerns in a joint statement. In response to an interview with the press, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki reiterated the city's position, saying, "It is by no means for political reasons that we have not invited him." *The mayor's remarks from the interview, including the Q&A, are published in their entirety at the bottom of the article.
2024-08-08 19:35:00
This is the impact on traffic of the earthquake, which recorded a seismic intensity of 6- in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
2024-08-08 19:28:00
In relation to the issue of four major non-life insurance companies pre-adjusting insurance premiums in contracts with companies and local governments, the Fair Trade Commission has decided to order them to pay a total of approximately 1.9 billion yen in penalties after finding a new cartel with three companies, including a power generation company, and collusion in bidding for fire insurance ordered by an independent administrative agency. The Fair Trade Commission is expected to hear opinions from the companies and complete a series of investigations in the future.
2024-08-08 19:27:00
On the 8th, the Osaka High Court decided to hold a trial for a case in which a former president of a real estate company who was found not guilty in an embezzlement case investigated by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Division had requested a criminal trial, alleging that the prosecutor in charge of the case subjected him to illegal interrogation, including a former subordinate banging on the table and verbally abusing him. According to the Supreme Court, this is the first time that a prosecutor has been held criminally liable for an interrogation by the Special Investigation Division.
2024-08-08 19:23:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Miyazaki Airport Office, Miyazaki Airport resumed takeoffs and landings after 7:10 pm, as safety was confirmed. Takeoffs and landings at Miyazaki Airport had been suspended due to runway inspections.
2024-08-08 19:18:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit the Hyuga-Nada Sea this evening, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (Giant Earthquake Warning) at 7:15 pm, warning people against the next huge earthquake. The agency said that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the expected focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is relatively higher than usual, and called for disaster prevention measures to be taken in accordance with information from the government and local governments. The agency will hold a press conference at 7:45 pm to explain the results of an extraordinary expert evaluation committee on earthquakes along the Nankai Trough.
2024-08-08 19:17:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical announced that it has decided to withdraw from the red yeast rice business in response to a series of problems surrounding supplements containing red yeast rice ingredients. The company's new president, Satoshi Yamane, apologized, saying, "We have caused something that should never have happened, and it is with deep regret."
2024-08-08 19:13:00
In order to prevent money laundering of illegally obtained cash, customs began using "banknote detection dogs" on the 8th, which can sniff out banknotes and other items hidden in luggage.
2024-08-08 19:12:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted the tsunami warnings it had issued for the coasts of Miyazaki, Kochi, Oita, Kagoshima, and Ehime prefectures at 7 p.m., except for Miyazaki prefecture. The agency is calling for people in Miyazaki prefecture to continue to be on the lookout for tsunamis and to stay away from coasts and river mouths.
2024-08-08 19:06:00
At Miyazaki Airport, all takeoffs and landings were suspended due to runway inspections, but according to the airport, flights have been gradually resumed since around 6 p.m.
2024-08-08 19:05:00
An earthquake occurred at around 4:43pm on the 8th. The epicenter was in the Hyuga Nada Sea, the depth of the epicenter was 30km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 7.1. The seismic intensity in each city and town is as follows: ▼ Seismic intensity 6 lower: Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture. ▼ Seismic intensity 5 upper: Miyazaki City, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture, and Osaki Town, Kagoshima Prefecture. ▼ Seismic intensity 5 lower: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Mimata Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kunitomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Takanabe Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kagoshima City, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Higashikushira Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, and Kimotsuki Town, Kagoshima Prefecture. ▼Intensity 4 earthquake: Ikata Town, Ehime Prefecture, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Saga City, Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, Shiroishi Town, Saga Prefecture, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Minami Ward, Kumamoto City, Kita Ward, Kumamoto City, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Misato Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Nagomi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Sanzan Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Takamori Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Nishihara Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Hikawa Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Tsunagi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Nishiki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Taragi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamae Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Asagiri Town, Kumamoto Prefecture , Oita City, Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, Usuki City, Oita Prefecture, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture, Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Saito City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Aya Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kijyo Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kawaminami Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Tsuno Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Shiiba Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, Misato Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Takachiho Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Gokase Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Ichikikushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Takeshima Prefecture, Satsuma Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, Yūsui Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kinko Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, Minamiosumi Town, Kagoshima Prefecture.
2024-08-08 19:01:00
The Emperor met with Swiss President Amherst, who is visiting Japan.
2024-08-08 19:00:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office has decided not to indict soccer player Kaishu Sano, who was arrested last month on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel in Tokyo and then released.
2024-08-08 19:00:00
According to the Disaster Management Headquarters of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as of 6 pm on the 8th, a total of three people were confirmed injured in Miyazaki Prefecture due to the earthquake that originated in the Hyuga-Nada Sea. By municipality, two people were injured in Miyazaki City, one of whom fell and sustained minor injuries while evacuating, and the other was hit by a falling object and sustained injuries of unknown severity. In addition, one person fell and sustained injuries in Miyakonojo City, but the extent of their injuries is unknown.
2024-08-08 18:58:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga Sea at around 4:40pm on the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" at 5pm and began an investigation into the relationship between this earthquake and the Nankai Trough earthquake. What is the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information"? Professor Emeritus Kenji Satake of the Earthquake Research Institute at the University of Tokyo also gave an explanation on future precautions. It was broadcast on "NHK News" at 6pm on the 8th. The video is 9 minutes and 15 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-08-08 18:50:00
During disasters such as earthquakes, many people become anxious, and unfounded rumors, false information, and misinformation tend to spread easily through social media. Please be aware that information will inevitably spread during a disaster, and try to stay calm and judge whether the information is correct.
2024-08-08 18:44:00
According to the Miyazaki River and National Highway Office, a rockfall occurred on National Highway 220 in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, causing the road to be closed between Miyanoura and Kazeta in Nichinan City.
2024-08-08 18:43:00
Nisshin Seifun Welna, a major flour manufacturer, announced that it would voluntarily recall over 220,000 units of frozen pasta it sold after some of the products thawed during delivery and emitted an unpleasant odor. So far, there have been no reports of illness or other symptoms.
2024-08-08 18:41:00
According to the Miyazaki Prefectural Police Headquarters, as of 5:25 pm, a total of 10 reports of damage have been received. One report of building damage and two reports of fallen utility poles, etc., and so far there have been no reports of injuries. The situation is still being investigated.
2024-08-08 18:40:00
According to the Kirishima City Fire Department, which has jurisdiction over Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5-lower was observed, an elderly woman fell at home and hit her head, while another woman working in a factory was injured in the back by a falling object. Both were taken to a hospital in Kirishima City, but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
2024-08-08 18:38:00
On the 8th, the Osaka High Court decided to hold a trial for a case in which a former president of a real estate company who was found not guilty in an embezzlement case investigated by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Division had requested a criminal trial, alleging that the prosecutor in charge of the case subjected him to illegal interrogation, including a former subordinate banging on the table and verbally abusing him. According to the Supreme Court, this is the first time that a prosecutor has been held criminally liable for an interrogation by the Special Investigation Division.
2024-08-08 18:35:00
According to the Miyakonojo City government in Miyazaki Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5-plus was observed, they received information that a woman in her 80s had fallen due to the impact of the earthquake. According to the Miyakonojo City Fire Department, the woman was taken to a hospital in the city, but the exact extent of her injuries is unknown. The city and fire department are continuing to confirm the information.
2024-08-08 18:28:00
Regarding the earthquake that recorded a seismic intensity of 6-low in Miyazaki Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at 5:45 pm earlier today, where Shigeki Aoki, Earthquake and Tsunami Countermeasures Planning Officer, stated, "A tsunami warning has been issued from Shikoku to the Tanegashima and Yakushima regions of Kagoshima Prefecture, and people should stay away from the ocean and coastlines." He went on to say, "In areas where the shaking was strong, there is an increased risk of house collapses and landslides, so please pay close attention to future seismic activity and rainfall conditions, and avoid entering dangerous areas. Please be on the lookout for earthquakes of a maximum seismic intensity of 6-low for the next week or so."
2024-08-08 18:22:00
A national survey has found that the number of foreign and other children attending public schools across the country who are unable to converse fluently in Japanese or have difficulty understanding lessons has more than doubled in the past decade to over 69,000.
2024-08-08 18:21:00
This is the impact on traffic of the earthquake, which recorded a seismic intensity of 6- in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
2024-08-08 18:18:00
According to the Kirishima City Fire Department, which has jurisdiction over Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5-lower was observed, an elderly woman fell at home and hit her head, while another woman working in a factory was injured in the back by a falling object. Both were taken to a hospital in Kirishima City, but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
2024-08-08 18:18:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea at around 4:40 p.m. on the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued an "Emergency Information on the Nankai Trough Earthquake" at 5:00 p.m. and began an investigation into the relationship between this earthquake and other Nankai Trough earthquakes.
2024-08-08 18:15:00
At the track and field training facility in Osaki Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, where the magnitude 5.0 earthquake was observed, more than 100 people were practicing there at the time, including junior and senior high school students, university students from all over the country who were on training camps, and corporate athletes.
2024-08-08 18:13:00
The earthquake, which recorded a seismic intensity of 6-lower in Miyazaki Prefecture, also caused long, slow shaking and long-period seismic motion of Class 3.
2024-08-08 18:12:00
Major telecommunications companies have begun offering disaster message board services, which allow people to register and check information about their safety over the Internet.
2024-08-08 18:11:00
According to the city of Kushima in Miyazaki Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5-plus was observed, there are reports that water pipes in homes in the city have burst and water is leaking due to the effects of the earthquake. As of now, there are no reports of injuries, and the city is continuing to gather information.
2024-08-08 18:10:00
This is the impact on traffic of the earthquake, which recorded a seismic intensity of 6- in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
2024-08-08 18:10:00
According to the Nichinan Police Station, which has jurisdiction over Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 6- was observed, as of 5:45 p.m. there had been no reports of major damage such as collapsed buildings, but reports had been received that "traffic lights were out," "power lines were hanging down," and "there appeared to have been falling rocks."
2024-08-08 18:06:00
According to the town of Osaki in Kagoshima Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed, a two-story wooden house near the town hall collapsed. There are no reports of injuries. The town is currently gathering information on other reports, such as collapsed block walls of houses and raised roads.
2024-08-08 18:04:00
A little after 4:30 p.m. today, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6-low was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the coasts of Miyazaki, Kochi, Oita, Kagoshima, and Ehime Prefectures. A 50-centimeter tsunami was observed in Miyazaki City just before 5:30 p.m. In coasts where a tsunami warning has been issued, please stay away from the coast and river mouths. The expected height of the tsunami is 1 meter. Due to this earthquake, a 50-centimeter tsunami reached Miyazaki Port in Miyazaki City at 5:14 p.m. In addition, a 40-centimeter tsunami reached Abutsu in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture at 5:23 p.m. A 20-centimeter tsunami was observed at Shibushi Port in Kagoshima Prefecture at 5:25 p.m. and in Kochi and Tosashimizu City at 5:22 p.m. ▽10 cm of snow was observed at Hososhima Port in Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture at 5:13 pm, and at Tanegashima and Kumano in Kagoshima Prefecture at 5:19 pm. ▽10 cm of snow was observed at Minamiosumi Town, Kagoshima Prefecture at 5:37 pm, and at Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture at 5:42 pm. ▽People in areas where a tsunami warning has been issued should stay away from coasts and river mouths. ▽Tsunamis can come multiple times and suddenly become higher. ▽Tsunamis can wash away people and objects with great force. Stop working on the coast or in the sea and stay away from coasts and river mouths. ▽Do not go out to see what is happening. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to monitor other observation stations for changes in tide levels.
2024-08-08 17:57:00
According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, no abnormalities caused by the earthquake have been confirmed so far at the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, which recorded a seismic intensity of 4, and at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant in Ikata Town, Ehime Prefecture, which also recorded a seismic intensity of 4. In both cases, there have been no changes in the readings at the monitoring posts that measure radiation levels around the nuclear power plants.
2024-08-08 17:48:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical announced at a board meeting on the 8th that it had decided to withdraw from the business of manufacturing and selling red koji-related products. At a press conference, President Satoshi Yamane offered an apology, saying, "We have caused something that should never have happened, and it is with deep regret."
2024-08-08 17:47:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as of 5:30 p.m., all takeoffs and landings at Miyazaki Airport were suspended due to the need for runway inspections.
2024-08-08 17:43:00
According to Kyushu Electric Power, no abnormalities due to the recent earthquake have been confirmed at the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 4 was observed. There has also been no change in the values at the monitoring posts that measure the radiation levels in the surrounding area. At the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 2 is currently in operation, while Unit 1 has been shut down for regular inspection.
2024-08-08 17:41:00
According to an office worker at the Prefectural Nichinan Hospital in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, where shaking of magnitude 6-low was observed, the hospital felt violent horizontal shaking for about 30 seconds, but no items fell off desks or shelves in the office.
2024-08-08 17:38:00
According to the city of Shibushi in Kagoshima Prefecture, where a magnitude 4 earthquake was observed, there is information that the cliff face near Shibushi Port has collapsed, and they are continuing to check, while urging people near the port not to go near it. There is currently no information on any other damage caused by the earthquake or tsunami, but they are urging people to evacuate from coastal areas.
2024-08-08 17:33:00
In Sukumo City, Kochi Prefecture, where a tsunami warning has been issued, evacuation orders have been issued for coastal areas and near river mouths, and disaster prevention radio is being used to urge people not to go near the sea.
2024-08-08 17:32:00
An earthquake occurred at around 4:43pm on the 8th. The epicenter was in the Hyuga Nada Sea, the depth of the epicenter was 30km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 7.1. The seismic intensity in each city and town is as follows: ▼ Seismic intensity 6 lower: Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture. ▼ Seismic intensity 5 upper: Miyazaki City, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture, and Osaki Town, Kagoshima Prefecture. ▼ Seismic intensity 5 lower: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Mimata Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kunitomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Takanabe Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kagoshima City, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Higashikushira Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, and Kimotsuki Town, Kagoshima Prefecture. ▼Intensity 4 earthquake: Ikata Town, Ehime Prefecture, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Saga City, Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, Shiroishi Town, Saga Prefecture, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Minami Ward, Kumamoto City, Kita Ward, Kumamoto City, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Misato Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Nagomi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Sanzan Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Takamori Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Nishihara Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Hikawa Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Tsunagi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Nishiki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Taragi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamae Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Asagiri Town, Kumamoto Prefecture , Oita City, Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, Usuki City, Oita Prefecture, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture, Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Saito City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Aya Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kijyo Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kawaminami Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Tsuno Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Shiiba Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, Misato Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Takachiho Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Gokase Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Ichikikushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Takeshima Prefecture, Satsuma Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, Yūsui Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kinko Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, Minamiosumi Town, Kagoshima Prefecture.
2024-08-08 17:26:00
Tsunami warning issued. Live footage from coastlines in various locations.
2024-08-08 17:25:00
According to the Miyazaki Kita Police Station, which has jurisdiction over the northern part of Miyazaki City, where a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed, reports of damage from the earthquake are pouring in. There have also been reports of "a building that appears to be vacant being tilted at an angle."
2024-08-08 17:18:00
Following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea at just after 4:40pm on the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" at 5pm just now and has begun an investigation into the relationship between this earthquake and the Nankai Trough earthquake. This is an explanation of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" by Shimakawa Eisuke, Disaster Desk, Social Affairs Department. This was broadcast on "NHK News" at just after 5pm on the 8th. The video is 3 minutes and 42 seconds long and cannot be viewed via data broadcasting.
2024-08-08 17:17:00
An earthquake occurred at around 4:43pm on the 8th. The epicenter was in the Hyuga Nada Sea, the depth of the epicenter was 30km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 7.1. The seismic intensity in each city and town is as follows: ▼ Seismic intensity 6 lower: Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture. ▼ Seismic intensity 5 upper: Miyazaki City, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture, and Osaki Town, Kagoshima Prefecture. ▼ Seismic intensity 5 lower: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Mimata Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kunitomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Takanabe Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kagoshima City, Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Higashikushira Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, and Kimotsuki Town, Kagoshima Prefecture. ▼Intensity 4 earthquake: Ikata Town, Ehime Prefecture, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Saga City, Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, Shiroishi Town, Saga Prefecture, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Minami Ward, Kumamoto City, Kita Ward, Kumamoto City, Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Misato Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Nagomi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Sanzan Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Takamori Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Nishihara Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Hikawa Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Tsunagi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Nishiki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Taragi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamae Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, Asagiri Town, Kumamoto Prefecture , Oita City, Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, Usuki City, Oita Prefecture, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture, Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Saito City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Aya Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kijyo Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Kawaminami Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Tsuno Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Shiiba Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, Misato Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Takachiho Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Gokase Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Ichikikushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Takeshima Prefecture, Satsuma Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, Yūsui Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kinko Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, Minamiosumi Town, Kagoshima Prefecture.
2024-08-08 17:15:00
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture earlier today, with seismic intensity of 6 lower. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the coasts of Oita, Kagoshima, and Ehime prefectures in addition to Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. A 20-centimeter tsunami reached Abutsu, Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, where a tsunami warning has been issued, at 5:01 pm. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to monitor other observation stations for changes in tide levels. For coasts where a tsunami warning has been issued, please stay away from the coast and river mouths. Do not go to check on the situation. It may take several hours or more between the observation of tide level changes due to a tsunami and the observation of the maximum wave. In some places, there is a risk that a tsunami even larger than the height of the tsunami observed has arrived. It is possible that the height of the tsunami will become even higher in the future.
2024-08-08 17:15:00
In a ninth-floor apartment in Miyazaki City, where a seismic intensity of 5-plus was observed, strong horizontal shaking continued for about 20 seconds, knocking over photo frames and opening all the cupboard doors. There was no damage such as dishes falling and breaking. The elevators in the apartment building had stopped, so some people went outside their rooms to check what was happening. Cars were driving on the street, and in some places parts of the block walls had collapsed.
2024-08-08 17:14:00
According to Kyushu Electric Power, no abnormalities due to the recent earthquake have been confirmed at the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 4 was observed. There has also been no change in the values at the monitoring posts that measure the radiation levels in the surrounding area. At the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 2 is currently in operation, while Unit 1 has been shut down for regular inspection.
2024-08-08 17:11:00
According to Shikoku Electric Power, Unit 3 of the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant in Ikata-cho, Ehime Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 4 was observed in the recent earthquake, is currently out of operation for regular inspection, but so far there has been no impact from the earthquake. In addition, there has been no change in the readings at the monitoring posts that measure radiation levels around the nuclear power plant.
2024-08-08 17:09:00
Following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea at just after 4:40 p.m. on the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued an "Emergency Information on the Nankai Trough Earthquake" at 5:00 p.m. and has begun an investigation into the relationship between this earthquake and other Nankai Trough earthquakes.
2024-08-08 17:09:00
An employee at Miyazaki Airport in Miyazaki City, where a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed, said, "The shaking was quite violent and continued for about 30 seconds, and items on desks fell to the floor. We received a report from inside the airport building that the windows were broken, and we are currently on our way to check."
2024-08-08 17:07:00
An employee at Miyazaki Airport in Miyazaki City, where a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed, said, "The shaking was quite violent and continued for about 30 seconds, and items on desks fell to the floor. We received a report from inside the airport building that the windows were broken, and we are currently on our way to check."
2024-08-08 16:37:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical announced at a board meeting on the 8th that it had decided to withdraw from the business of manufacturing and selling red koji-related products. At a press conference, President Satoshi Yamane offered an apology, saying, "We have caused something that should never have happened, and it is with deep regret."
2024-08-08 16:22:00
Temperatures are set to rise again on the 8th, mainly in Western Japan, with some parts of Shikoku reaching dangerously high temperatures approaching 40 degrees. Please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-08 16:14:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical announced at a board meeting on the 8th that it had decided to withdraw from the business of manufacturing and selling red koji-related products. At a press conference, President Satoshi Yamane offered an apology, saying, "We have caused something that should never have happened, and it is with deep regret."
2024-08-08 16:12:00
On the 9th, the Israeli ambassador to Japan was not invited to the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony held on the anniversary of the atomic bombing, and ambassadors from the G7 countries and the EU, excluding Japan, expressed their concerns in a joint statement. In response to an interview with the press, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki reiterated the city's position, saying, "It is by no means for political reasons that we have not invited him." *The mayor's remarks from the interview, including the Q&A, are published in their entirety at the bottom of the article.
2024-08-08 15:55:00
On the 6th, in a case where a 50-year-old man was stabbed with a knife near JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka City, police arrested a male high school student who was arrested for carrying a kitchen knife on suspicion of attempted murder. The female high school student who was the male's girlfriend was also arrested, and the female high school student explained that she had "dated the man in the past."
2024-08-08 15:30:00
On the 7th, a man disguised as a customer at a jewelry store in Minami, Osaka, stabbed a store clerk to death and stole a luxury watch. The suspect, who was arrested, is believed to have committed the crime wearing a mask that made it look like he had a shaved head, and then taken it off while fleeing, according to an interview with an investigator. The man had short hair at the time of his arrest, and the police are investigating further, assuming that he was disguised.
2024-08-08 15:10:00
In relation to the issue of four major non-life insurance companies pre-adjusting insurance premiums in contracts with companies and local governments, the Fair Trade Commission has decided to order them to pay a total of approximately 1.9 billion yen in penalties after finding a new cartel with three companies, including a power generation company, and collusion in bidding for fire insurance ordered by an independent administrative agency. The Fair Trade Commission is expected to hear opinions from the companies and complete a series of investigations in the future.
2024-08-08 15:02:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical will soon be holding a press conference to discuss the company's financial results for the six months ending in June of this year, with Yamane Satoshi, who was appointed president on the 8th, and Kobayashi Akihiro, a director who has retired from his position and is now in charge of health damage compensation, among others scheduled to attend. Attention is focused on how the company will explain the management's responsibility and the new management structure regarding the series of issues surrounding supplements containing red koji ingredients. *The press conference will be streamed live from 3:30 p.m.
2024-08-08 14:53:00
On August 8th, it has been two weeks since the record-breaking rains on July 25th caused damage in Yamagata Prefecture, including the deaths of three people. Many residents have been forced to live in evacuation shelters, and ongoing support is needed to help them rebuild their lives. We have summarized the state of the damage and the progress of recovery and support efforts.
2024-08-08 14:35:00
Ahead of the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on the 9th, water was pumped in the city of Nagasaki to be offered at the Peace Memorial Ceremony in a ceremony to commemorate the victims who died while praying for water.
2024-08-08 13:21:00
On August 8th, it has been two weeks since the record-breaking rains on July 25th caused damage in Yamagata Prefecture, including the deaths of three people. Many residents have been forced to live in evacuation shelters, and ongoing support is needed to help them rebuild their lives. We have summarized the state of the damage and the progress of recovery and support efforts.
2024-08-08 13:02:00
Tokyo Women's Medical University, which was under investigation by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly improper financial flows surrounding its alumni association, held an emergency board meeting on the 7th and dismissed its top president, Kinuko Iwamoto.
2024-08-08 13:01:00
Due to the heavy rain on the night of the 7th, flooding has been confirmed in a total of 13 homes in at least five cities in Saitama Prefecture.
2024-08-08 12:21:00
A 32-year-old Chinese company employee was arrested for allegedly defrauding a game company of online game points, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that he transferred the illegally obtained points to others and received rewards. It is believed that he repeated the same method and obtained illegal profits of over 30 million yen.
2024-08-08 12:13:00
Temperatures are expected to continue to rise in Western Japan on the 8th, with some parts of Kyushu and other areas expected to reach dangerously high temperatures of nearly 40 degrees, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke. Meanwhile, the atmospheric conditions will be extremely unstable on the 8th, particularly in Tohoku and the Kanto-Koshin region, and there is a risk of very heavy rain. Caution is required against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-08-08 12:02:00
Amid a series of price hikes for food products and other items, the Japan Fair Trade Commission has decided to issue a written warning to major food manufacturer Nissin Food Products for its request that retailers raise the prices of five products, including Cup Noodles, in line with the increase in the suggested retail price of the product, which may be in violation of the Antimonopoly Act, according to interviews with people involved.
2024-08-08 11:58:00
On the 9th, the Israeli ambassador to Japan was not invited to the peace memorial ceremony to be held on the anniversary of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, and ambassadors from the G7 countries and the EU, excluding Japan, expressed their concerns in a joint statement. In response to questions from reporters, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki reiterated the city's position, saying, "It is by no means for political reasons to have not been invited."
2024-08-08 11:43:00
Typhoon No. 5 formed in the sea south of the Ogasawara Islands in the early hours of the 8th. People in the Ogasawara Islands should be careful of strong winds and landslides. There is a wide range of predictions for the storm's path over the next week, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to pay attention to the latest information as it may affect eastern and northern Japan.
2024-08-08 11:38:00
In an effort to create a place for children to hang out during the summer vacation, university students have been working in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, to help them with their homework and independent research.
2024-08-08 11:09:00
On August 8th, it has been two weeks since the record-breaking rains on July 25th, which caused damage including the deaths of three people in Yamagata Prefecture. Many residents are forced to live in evacuation shelters and need continued support to help them rebuild their lives. We have summarized the damage situation and the activities on the 8th.
2024-08-08 10:54:00
Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki spoke to reporters on the 8th about concerns expressed by ambassadors from G7 countries and the EU other than Japan over the fact that the Israeli ambassador to Japan has not been invited to the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing Day Peace Memorial Ceremony on the 9th.
2024-08-08 07:53:00
On the 8th, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical will hold a financial results conference for the six months ending in June of this year. In response to a series of problems surrounding supplements containing red yeast rice ingredients, the new president who took office on the 8th and the previous president, who is from the founding family, will attend the conference, and the focus will be on what explanations they will give regarding the new structure and the responsibilities of the management team.
2024-08-08 07:14:00
On the night of the 7th, a fire broke out in waste materials stored at a recycling company in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and firefighting efforts are underway, but the fire is still burning as of the morning of the 8th. According to the police, no one was injured.
2024-08-08 06:36:00
Typhoon No. 5 formed in the sea south of the Ogasawara Islands in the early hours of the 8th. In the Ogasawara Islands, please be careful of landslides as well as strong winds and high waves from early evening on the 8th.
2024-08-08 06:35:00
A 32-year-old company employee was arrested for allegedly defrauding a game company of online game points and then transferring them to others to convert them into cash. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that the employee used the same method repeatedly, making illegal profits of tens of millions of yen, and is continuing its investigation.
2024-08-08 06:07:00
Temperatures are expected to rise on the 8th, especially in Western Japan, and become dangerously hot, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke. Meanwhile, the atmospheric conditions will be extremely unstable, especially in Tohoku and the Kanto-Koshin region, due to the influence of warm and humid air, and there is a risk of very heavy rain accompanied by localized thunderstorms, so caution is required against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
2024-08-08 05:45:00
The Israeli ambassador to Japan will not be invited to the peace memorial ceremony to be held on August 9th, the anniversary of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, and ambassadors from the G7 countries and the EU, excluding Japan, have jointly expressed their concerns. In response to this, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki plans to speak to reporters on the 8th to reiterate the city's position and ask for understanding.
2024-08-08 05:41:00
Tokyo Women's Medical University, which was under investigation by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly improper financial flows surrounding its alumni association, held an emergency board meeting on the 7th and dismissed its top president, Kinuko Iwamoto.
2024-08-08 05:17:00
Regarding the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced on the 7th that the cost of the planned "Obama-Kyoto Route" will be significantly higher than previously estimated. In the future, the focus of discussion will likely be on financial resources and cost-effectiveness.
2024-08-08 05:02:00
Amid a series of price hikes for food products and other items, the Japan Fair Trade Commission has decided to issue a written warning to major food manufacturer Nissin Food Products for its request that retailers raise the prices of five products, including Cup Noodles, in line with the increase in the suggested retail price of the product, which may be in violation of the Antimonopoly Act, according to interviews with people involved.
2024-08-08 04:04:00
In order to reduce the number of redeliveries, which is a burden on delivery drivers, online retailer Amazon Japan has announced that it will invest an additional 25 billion yen over usual in expanding the installation of parcel lockers and other measures.
2024-08-08 04:03:00
August 8th marks two weeks since the record-breaking rains of July 25th in Yamagata Prefecture, which caused damage including three deaths. Many residents are forced to live in evacuation shelters and need ongoing support to help them rebuild their lives.
2024-08-08 04:03:00
On the evening of the 7th, the bodies of two men and women in their 50s were found in a locked house in Chuo Ward, Saitama City. There were no visible injuries on either of them, and the police are currently investigating their identities and the circumstances of their deaths.
2024-08-08 01:35:00
Due to a personal injury accident, Tokyu Toyoko Line services were suspended on both lines between Kikuna Station and Yokohama Station from around 11:30 p.m. on the 7th, but services resumed just after 1:10 a.m. on the 8th.
2024-08-08 00:47:00
On the afternoon of the 7th, a light passenger vehicle and a passenger vehicle collided head-on on a prefectural road in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, killing a 68-year-old woman and injuring six people, including three elementary school children.
2024-08-08 00:27:00
Prime Minister Kishida is considering visiting Fukushima Prefecture in late August, one year after the start of the ocean release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and meeting with fishery workers. He is expected to convey his intention to continue taking all possible measures to counter rumors.
