2024-08-09 23:52:00
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was observed in Atsugi City, Nakai Town, Matsuda Town, and Kiyokawa Village in Kanagawa Prefecture.
2024-08-09 22:50:00
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was observed in Atsugi City, Nakai Town, Matsuda Town, and Kiyokawa Village in Kanagawa Prefecture.
2024-08-09 22:46:00
On the night of the 9th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5-weak was observed in Kanagawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on the lookout for earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 5-weak for about a week after the earthquake. Meanwhile, several experts have pointed out that this earthquake is not related to the Nankai Trough earthquake and are calling for people to respond calmly.
2024-08-09 22:17:00
The Awa Odori festival kicked off the Tokushima summer with a festival in Naruto City on the night of the 9th. In response to the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)", staff members are carrying tsunami evacuation maps and taking measures to be able to guide evacuation in the event of a disaster.
2024-08-09 22:12:00
On the night of the 8th, a fire broke out in an apartment in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, killing two people and injuring three others. A 23-year-old resident turned himself in to police and said he "set fire to my room," and was arrested on suspicion of arson.
2024-08-09 22:10:00
At around 7:57 pm on the 9th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5.0 was observed in Kanagawa Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2024-08-09 21:59:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 9 p.m. on the 9th, 54 people aged between 12 and 91 had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
2024-08-09 21:40:00
This is the impact on traffic of the earthquake, which recorded a seismic intensity of 5.0 in western Kanagawa Prefecture.
2024-08-09 21:38:00
According to Odakyu Electric Railway, the Odawara Line, Tama Line, and Enoshima Line have resumed operations, except for the inbound and outbound lines between Ebina Station and Odawara Station on the Odawara Line. Trains are running at reduced speeds in some sections, causing delays. They also said that it will take a considerable amount of time for operations to resume between Ebina and Odawara.
2024-08-09 21:29:00
Regarding the earthquake that was observed in Kanagawa Prefecture with a seismic intensity of 5-lower, Professor Emeritus Koshun Yamaoka of Nagoya University, who specializes in seismology, pointed out that "based on the movement of the epicenter and faults, it is believed to be an earthquake caused by the Philippine Sea Plate sinking into the Kanto region, and is not thought to be related to earthquakes in the Nankai Trough." (Video: 3 minutes 25 seconds) *This is an interview from an NHK news program broadcast at around 8 pm. *This cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-08-09 21:25:00
False information has been spreading on social media, including unfounded information that gives a specific date and time and that an earthquake will occur in the Nankai Trough, and that the earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture on the 8th, measuring a lower 6 on the Japanese seismic scale, was man-made. Information that stirs up anxiety is likely to spread during disasters, so it is important to be careful.
2024-08-09 21:22:00
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was observed in Atsugi City, Nakai Town, Matsuda Town, and Kiyokawa Village in Kanagawa Prefecture.
2024-08-09 21:08:00
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was observed in Atsugi City, Nakai Town, Matsuda Town, and Kiyokawa Village in Kanagawa Prefecture.
2024-08-09 21:06:00
Professor Emeritus Koshun Yamaoka of Nagoya University spoke on an NHK news program about the earthquake that occurred on the 9th, which recorded a seismic intensity of 5-lower in Kanagawa Prefecture. (Video: 3 minutes 25 seconds) *This video is not available on data broadcasting.
2024-08-09 21:05:00
This is the impact on traffic of the earthquake, which recorded a seismic intensity of 5.0 in western Kanagawa Prefecture.
2024-08-09 21:03:00
According to JR Central, services on the Tokaido Shinkansen were suspended on some sections of the line between Hamamatsu and Tokyo stations and on the line between Tokyo and Mishima stations for equipment inspections, but services resumed on the entire line around 9:00 p.m.
2024-08-09 20:56:00
Due to the effects of the earthquake, the Tomei Expressway is closed on both sides between Hadano Nakai Interchange in Kanagawa Prefecture and Gotemba Junction in Shizuoka Prefecture.
2024-08-09 20:55:00
At around 7:57 pm on the 9th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5-low was observed in Kanagawa Prefecture. Professor Shinichi Sakai of the Earthquake Research Institute at the University of Tokyo, who is familiar with earthquake activity in the Kanto region, said, "The expected mega-earthquake in the Nankai Trough is an earthquake that occurs at the plate boundary, and the mechanism is different from that of this earthquake, which is thought to have occurred within the crust. However, we cannot say for sure that such earthquakes will not have an impact on future seismic activity, such as the possibility that they may be a precursor to a larger earthquake, so we need to continue to be vigilant." He added, "Western Kanagawa Prefecture is an area where earthquakes of a similar magnitude to this one occur every few years, so it is not surprising that this earthquake occurred this time. However, I think many people are worried that the earthquake that occurred yesterday and today may be related to the Nankai Trough earthquake. The important thing is that such earthquakes can occur anywhere in Japan, so it is important to prepare for the possibility of earthquakes with strong shaking in the future."
2024-08-09 20:40:00
According to major mobile phone companies NTT Docomo, KDDI, Softbank, and Rakuten Mobile, as of 8:30 pm on the 9th, there has been no confirmed impact on calls or communications due to the earthquake. NTT East Japan also said that there has been no confirmed impact as of 8:30 pm.
2024-08-09 20:37:00
According to JR East, the Tokaido Line has suspended service on both lines between Odawara Station and Atami Station due to the earthquake. Other lines are operating, although there are some delays.
2024-08-09 20:33:00
According to Tokyo Metro, due to the effects of the earthquake, services were suspended for around three minutes on nine lines, including the Ginza Line and Marunouchi Line, but all services have resumed after safety was confirmed.
2024-08-09 20:32:00
At around 7:57 pm on the 9th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5.0 was observed in Kanagawa Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2024-08-09 20:29:00
According to JR East, the Tohoku Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen, and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines were temporarily suspended due to the earthquake, but resumed service at 8:10 pm. Currently, there are delays of around 20 minutes on each line.
2024-08-09 20:27:00
These are the reactions of local governments around the country who observed a magnitude 5.0 earthquake.
2024-08-09 20:24:00
At 7:59 p.m., the government set up an information liaison room at the Crisis Management Center in the Prime Minister's Office and is currently investigating the damage.
2024-08-09 20:20:00
According to Odakyu Electric Railway, due to the effects of the earthquake, services have been suspended on all lines including the Odawara Line, Tama Line, and Enoshima Line.
2024-08-09 20:17:00
An earthquake occurred at around 7:57pm on the 9th. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. The epicenter was in western Kanagawa Prefecture, the depth of the epicenter was 10km, and the magnitude, which indicates the size of the earthquake, is estimated to be 5.3 on the Richter scale. The seismic intensity in each city and town is as follows: ▼Seismic intensity 5 lower: Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Nakai Town, Kanagawa Prefecture; Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture; and Kiyokawa Village, Kanagawa Prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity 4: Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture; Machida City, Tokyo; Kokubunji City, Tokyo; Totsuka Ward, Yokohama City; Miyamae Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Midori Ward, Sagamihara City; Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City; Minami Ward, Sagamihara City; Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; and Kanagawa Prefecture. Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Ayase City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Samukawa Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Oiso Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Ninomiya Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Oi Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kaisei Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Manazuru Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Aikawa Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, Doshi Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Oshino Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture.
2024-08-09 20:16:00
An employee of the Safety and Disaster Prevention Office at Matsuda Town Hall in Kanagawa Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5-weak was observed, said, "There was a big side-to-side shaking for about five or six seconds, followed by smaller tremors. Some documents were slightly crumbled, but there was no visible damage to buildings or other structures."
2024-08-09 20:14:00
At 7:59 p.m., the government set up an information liaison room at the Crisis Management Center in the Prime Minister's Office and is currently investigating the damage.
2024-08-09 20:10:00
According to JR Central, services on the Tokaido Shinkansen have been suspended on both lines between Shinagawa Station and Shizuoka Station due to the effects of the earthquake.
2024-08-09 19:56:00
Regarding the fact that the period of the Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning) falls over the long holidays and Obon holiday period, experts who have been at the forefront of consideration for the country's disaster prevention measures are urging people that there is no need to cancel trips home or travel, and to use the period as an opportunity to further their preparations, for example by checking with family members that furniture is secured in place when they return home.
2024-08-09 19:48:00
On the 8th, while a tsunami warning and "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" were being issued following an earthquake with its epicenter in the Hyuga-Nada Sea, the mayor of Aki City, located on the coast of Kochi Prefecture, was attending a celebration held in the city. The mayor said, "This was the first 'emergency information' we received, so we didn't immediately decide to cancel the event."
2024-08-09 19:38:00
The representative of a group of "atomic bomb survivors," who were within a 12-kilometer radius of the hypocenter when the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki but have not been recognized as "atomic bomb survivors" by the government, met with the Prime Minister for the first time after the Peace Memorial Ceremony and requested that they be recognized as atomic bomb survivors.
2024-08-09 19:28:00
The Aomori prefecture, the city of Mutsu, and the operator of an interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, which is aiming to start operation by September, have concluded a safety agreement that includes details such as the facility's usage period and how to respond if any problems occur.
2024-08-09 19:21:00
According to the Disaster Management Headquarters of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as of 2:00 pm on the 9th, a total of 16 people were injured in Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Kumamoto prefectures by falling or being hit by falling objects due to the earthquake that originated in the Hyuga-Nada Sea. In addition, small amounts of oil leaks were confirmed from 37 of the 43 tanks at an oil refinery in Higashikushira and Kimotsuki towns in Kagoshima prefecture, but there was no risk of fire.
2024-08-09 19:11:00
On the 8th, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, causing shaking of a seismic intensity of 6. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency report stating that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against huge earthquakes. So far, no particular changes in strain have been observed other than those normally seen, so monitoring is continuing. *This article provides a detailed report of the Japan Meteorological Agency's press conference*
2024-08-09 19:05:00
Typhoon No. 5 is developing and moving northward over the sea east of Japan, and is likely to approach northern Japan with its storm area around Monday the 12th of next week and make landfall. Please pay close attention to future information and start taking all possible preparations now.
2024-08-09 18:58:00
On the 9th, 79 years after the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, a peace memorial ceremony was held in Nagasaki City, where Mayor Suzuki, in his peace declaration, appealed to nuclear-weapon states and others to "make a major shift toward the abolition of nuclear weapons." Meanwhile, Nagasaki City did not invite the Israeli ambassador to this year's ceremony, and ambassadors from other countries refrained from attending. The peace memorial ceremony, held at Nagasaki Peace Park, was attended by approximately 2,300 people, including atomic bomb victims, bereaved families, Prime Minister Kishida, and representatives from 100 countries and regions.
2024-08-09 18:57:00
Temperatures continued to rise across the country on the 9th, exceeding 40 degrees in Mie Prefecture, making it dangerously hot and life-threatening. Dangerously hot weather is also expected on the 10th, when the long weekend begins, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-09 18:50:00
Kyocera, a major electronic parts manufacturer, revealed that three employees at its factory in Kagoshima Prefecture were injured and equipment was damaged in the earthquake that hit Miyazaki Prefecture on the 8th, causing shaking of a seismic intensity of 6 or less, and that the company has halted some production.
2024-08-09 18:43:00
According to the Disaster Management Headquarters of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as of 2:00 pm on the 9th, a total of 16 people were injured in Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Kumamoto prefectures by falling or being hit by falling objects due to the earthquake that originated in the Hyuga-Nada Sea. In addition, small amounts of oil leaks were confirmed from 37 of the 43 tanks at an oil refinery in Higashikushira and Kimotsuki towns in Kagoshima prefecture, but there was no risk of fire.
2024-08-09 18:36:00
On the 9th, the Hiroshima District Public Prosecutors' Office decided not to indict Prime Minister Kishida on any charges against him, finding that no charges were filed against him in connection with a criminal complaint filed by a university professor and a citizens' group for suspected violation of the Political Funds Control Law in connection with the inauguration celebration held in Hiroshima City two years ago.
2024-08-09 18:24:00
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.
2024-08-09 18:15:00
Regarding the earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture with a seismic intensity of 6 or lower, and emergency information on the Nankai Trough earthquake, X has been posting spam messages every few seconds that link to adult sites when clicking on images that appear to be warnings. NHK's analysis has revealed that the number of posts has reached over 390,000 in the day since the earthquake, making it difficult to find accurate information even when searching for information about earthquakes on X.
2024-08-09 18:12:00
Regarding the issue of PFAS, a type of organic fluorine compound that has been identified as harmful, concentrations exceeding the national provisional target values have been detected in waterways in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, and other locations. As a result of additional investigations upstream the waterway, extremely high concentrations were detected, up to 420 times the national limit.
2024-08-09 18:10:00
Rakugo artist Hayashiya Sanpei performed a form of rakugo (traditional Japanese storytelling) that was created during the war to boost morale, in Tokyo, and appealed to people to "understand that we are fortunate to live in an era where we can listen to funny stories."
2024-08-09 18:08:00
Regarding the fact that the period of the Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning) falls over the long holidays and Obon holiday period, experts who have been at the forefront of consideration for the country's disaster prevention measures are urging people that there is no need to cancel trips home or travel, and to use the period as an opportunity to further their preparations, for example by checking with family members that furniture is secured in place when they return home.
2024-08-09 18:06:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency has issued a corrective order to RIZAP, the operator of the low-priced training gym "chocoZAP," ordering the gym to take measures to prevent recurrence, after the gym advertised services such as self-hair removal as being available 24 hours a day, when in fact they only had a limited time.
2024-08-09 18:02:00
On the 9th, Israeli and Palestinian women attended the Peace Memorial Ceremony held in Nagasaki City, reaffirming their desire for peace.
2024-08-09 18:01:00
Following the Japan Meteorological Agency's release of "emergency information" on the evening of the 8th calling for caution in the event of a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough, companies are taking measures.
2024-08-09 17:59:00
Two women filed criminal charges against French soccer player Junya Ito, alleging that they had sexually assaulted them. Ito's side also filed charges of false accusations, claiming that the allegations were unfounded. On the 9th, the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office decided not to indict either of the women due to insufficient evidence.
2024-08-09 17:41:00
Following the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (warning for a massive earthquake), railways are also being affected.
2024-08-09 17:38:00
On the 9th, it has been 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As the international situation becomes increasingly tense, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki appealed to nuclear-weapon states and others in his peace declaration at the Peace Memorial Ceremony, saying, "You must make a major shift toward the abolition of nuclear weapons." Meanwhile, Nagasaki did not invite the Israeli ambassador to this year's ceremony, and ambassadors from other countries have refrained from attending. The Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Nagasaki Peace Park was attended by approximately 2,300 people, including atomic bomb survivors, bereaved families, Prime Minister Kishida, and representatives from a total of 100 countries and regions.
2024-08-09 17:35:00
Typhoon No. 5 will develop and move northward, and there is a risk that it will approach northern and eastern Japan while maintaining its strength after Sunday the 11th, so please pay close attention to future information.
2024-08-09 17:34:00
On the 6th of this month, a woman in her 80s who lived alone was found dead in a house in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture. After a detailed examination of the body, it was determined that she most likely died of asphyxiation due to pressure on her neck, and the police are investigating the case as a murder.
2024-08-09 17:28:00
In areas designated as "Nankai Trough Earthquake Disaster Prevention Promotion Areas," the number of people buying water and disaster prevention supplies is increasing. Local governments and others are calling for people to once again take thorough measures to prepare for earthquakes, while also urging people to remain calm and refrain from hoarding food.
2024-08-09 17:01:00
According to the Disaster Management Headquarters of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as of 2:00 pm on the 9th, a total of 16 people were injured in Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Kumamoto prefectures by falling or being hit by falling objects due to the earthquake that originated in the Hyuga-Nada Sea. In addition, small amounts of oil leaks were confirmed from 37 of the 43 tanks at an oil refinery in Higashikushira and Kimotsuki towns in Kagoshima prefecture, but there was no risk of fire.
2024-08-09 16:59:00
On the 8th, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, causing shaking of a seismic intensity of 6. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency report stating that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against huge earthquakes. So far, no particular changes in strain have been observed other than those normally seen, so monitoring is continuing. *This article provides a detailed report of the Japan Meteorological Agency's press conference*
2024-08-09 16:55:00
On the 9th, it has been 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As the international situation becomes increasingly tense, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki appealed to nuclear-weapon states and others in his peace declaration at the Peace Memorial Ceremony, saying, "You must make a major shift toward the abolition of nuclear weapons." Meanwhile, Nagasaki did not invite the Israeli ambassador to this year's ceremony, and ambassadors from other countries have refrained from attending. The Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Nagasaki Peace Park was attended by approximately 2,300 people, including atomic bomb survivors, bereaved families, Prime Minister Kishida, and representatives from a total of 100 countries and regions.
2024-08-09 16:54:00
Suzu City, Noto Town, and Nanao City in Ishikawa Prefecture, which were affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, have newly recognized 21 people who died after the earthquake as disaster-related deaths. This brings the number of disaster-related deaths from the Noto Peninsula earthquake to 112, exceeding 100, and the total number of deaths, including direct deaths, to 341.
2024-08-09 16:44:00
Temperatures are continuing to rise in Western Japan and the Tokai region on the 9th, with temperatures reaching 40.4 degrees in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture just before 2:30 pm, causing dangerously high temperatures that could be life-threatening. Please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-09 16:43:00
The city of Shibushi in Kagoshima Prefecture lifted the evacuation order issued to 50 people in 42 households in the Tsubaki district at 3:45 p.m.
2024-08-09 16:23:00
In the trial of an accounting officer accused of making false statements in the faction's income and expenditure report in connection with a political fundraising party for the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction, the prosecution sought a three-year prison sentence, saying it was a "selfish crime that shows no regard for the people."
2024-08-09 15:55:00
A fashion show was held in Tokyo in memory of Yumi Katsura, a world-renowned bridal fashion designer who passed away in April this year, with dresses designed by Katsura adorning the runway.
2024-08-09 15:45:00
A "Junior High School Student Summit" was held in Tokyo, where junior high school students from all over the country exchanged opinions on the issue of abductions by North Korea. Takuya Yokota, the younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted when she was in the first year of junior high school, appealed, "This is an issue that has yet to be resolved, so I would like people to think about it from my perspective."
2024-08-09 15:34:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 p.m. on the 9th, a total of 20 people, ranging in age from 22 to 91, had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
2024-08-09 15:27:00
On the 9th, it has been 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As the international situation becomes increasingly tense, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki appealed to nuclear-weapon states and others in his peace declaration at the Peace Memorial Ceremony, saying, "You must make a major shift toward the abolition of nuclear weapons." Meanwhile, Nagasaki did not invite the Israeli ambassador to this year's ceremony, and ambassadors from other countries have refrained from attending. The Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Nagasaki Peace Park was attended by approximately 2,300 people, including atomic bomb survivors, bereaved families, Prime Minister Kishida, and representatives from a total of 100 countries and regions.
2024-08-09 15:24:00
As the "uneven distribution of doctors," with doctors concentrated in urban areas and in short supply at hospitals in rural areas, becomes a serious problem, a group made up of governors from the Tohoku region and other areas has compiled proposals to resolve the issue and submitted them to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and other organizations on the 9th.
2024-08-09 15:23:00
In areas designated as "Nankai Trough Earthquake Disaster Prevention Promotion Areas," the number of people buying water and disaster prevention supplies is increasing. Local governments and others are calling for people to once again take thorough measures to prepare for earthquakes, while also urging people to remain calm and refrain from hoarding food.
2024-08-09 15:14:00
On the 9th, it has been 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. At the Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Nagasaki Peace Park, Seiichiro Mise (89) made a "Pledge for Peace" on behalf of the atomic bomb survivors. Mr. Mise recalled that when he went to see the elementary school he attended a few days after the bombing, "All I saw were people covered in blood, so much so that it was impossible to tell the difference between boys and girls, and people with no shirts and injuries. I still can't forget the sight of my school being transformed into a corpse disposal site." Here is the full text of the Pledge for Peace.
2024-08-09 15:11:00
On the 9th, it has been 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As the international situation becomes increasingly tense, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki appealed to nuclear-weapon states and others in his peace declaration at the Peace Memorial Ceremony, saying, "You must make a major shift toward the abolition of nuclear weapons." Meanwhile, Nagasaki did not invite the Israeli ambassador to this year's ceremony, and ambassadors from other countries have refrained from attending. The Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Nagasaki Peace Park was attended by approximately 2,300 people, including atomic bomb survivors, bereaved families, Prime Minister Kishida, and representatives from a total of 100 countries and regions.
2024-08-09 15:07:00
Temperatures are continuing to rise in Western Japan and the Tokai region on the 9th, with temperatures reaching 40.4 degrees in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture just before 2:30 pm, making the heat life-threatening. Please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-09 14:44:00
The government has designated 29 prefectures and 707 municipalities, including inland areas from Ibaraki Prefecture to Okinawa Prefecture, where there is a risk of violent shaking of a seismic intensity of 6 or more and a tsunami of 3 meters or more in the event of a Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake, as areas where disaster prevention measures should be promoted. The municipalities designated as areas for promoting disaster prevention measures for the Nankai Trough earthquake are as follows:
2024-08-09 14:44:00
In areas designated as "Nankai Trough Earthquake Disaster Prevention Promotion Areas," the number of people buying water and disaster prevention supplies is increasing. Local governments and others are calling for people to once again take thorough measures to prepare for earthquakes, while also urging people to remain calm and refrain from hoarding food.
2024-08-09 14:32:00
In Tokushima Prefecture, the Awa Odori festival will begin on the evening of the 9th in Naruto City. Prior to that, the "first dance" was performed. Although a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)" has been announced, the executive committee of the Naruto City "Awa Odori" has decided to hold the Awa Odori festival as scheduled, and is currently checking evacuation sites and routes.
2024-08-09 14:31:00
Following the Japan Meteorological Agency's release of "emergency information" on the evening of the 8th calling for caution in the event of a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough, companies are taking measures.
2024-08-09 14:01:00
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.
2024-08-09 13:39:00
Following the Japan Meteorological Agency's release of "emergency information" on the evening of the 8th calling for caution in the event of a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough, companies are taking measures.
2024-08-09 13:27:00
On the 9th, it has been 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. At the Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Nagasaki Peace Park, Prime Minister Kishida stated, "We must never repeat the tragedies that were brought to Nagasaki and Hiroshima. With this belief in mind, it is the mission of our country, the only country to have suffered atomic bombings in war, to steadily advance realistic and practical efforts toward the realization of a 'world without nuclear weapons.'" Here is the full text of Prime Minister Kishida's speech.
2024-08-09 13:21:00
On the 8th, a large earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 occurred in Miyazaki Prefecture, with a seismic intensity of 6-lower. According to the Disaster Management Headquarters of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as of 8:30 a.m. on the 9th, a total of 13 people were injured in Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Kumamoto prefectures by falling over or being hit by falling objects due to the earthquake, which had its epicenter in the Hyuga-Nada Sea. In addition, small amounts of oil leaks were confirmed from 37 of the 43 tanks at an oil refinery in Higashikushira and Kimotsuki towns in Kagoshima Prefecture, but there was no risk of fire.
2024-08-09 13:08:00
On the 9th, it has been 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As the international situation becomes increasingly tense, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki quoted a poem by Nagasaki poet Sumako Fukuda in his Peace Declaration at the Peace Memorial Ceremony, calling on nuclear-weapon states and others to "make a major shift toward the abolition of nuclear weapons." Here is the full text of the Peace Declaration.
2024-08-09 13:02:00
Temperatures are expected to rise on the 9th, mainly in Western Japan and the Tokai region, with dangerously high temperatures expected to exceed 38°C in the afternoon, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke. Meanwhile, the cold air flowing into the sky is expected to make the atmospheric conditions extremely unstable, especially in Western and Eastern Japan, so please be careful of flooding due to sudden heavy rain, rising rivers, lightning strikes, and strong gusts of wind such as tornadoes.
2024-08-09 12:56:00
A "Junior High School Student Summit" was held in Tokyo, where junior high school students from all over the country exchanged opinions on the issue of abductions by North Korea. Takuya Yokota, the younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted when she was in the first year of junior high school, appealed, "This is an issue that has yet to be resolved, so I would like people to think about it from my perspective."
2024-08-09 12:54:00
On the 9th, it has been 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As the international situation becomes increasingly tense, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki appealed to nuclear-weapon states and others in his peace declaration at the Peace Memorial Ceremony, saying, "You must make a major shift toward the abolition of nuclear weapons." Meanwhile, Nagasaki did not invite the Israeli ambassador to this year's ceremony, and ambassadors from other countries have refrained from attending. The Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Nagasaki Peace Park was attended by approximately 2,300 people, including atomic bomb survivors, bereaved families, Prime Minister Kishida, and representatives from a total of 100 countries and regions.
2024-08-09 12:46:00
Following the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (warning for a massive earthquake), railways are also being affected.
2024-08-09 12:45:00
One day after the earthquake, which recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 6-lower in Miyazaki Prefecture, flights taking off and landing at Miyazaki Airport are almost back to normal. The airport is bustling with families returning home from their hometowns, but passengers are urging caution in preparing for future earthquakes.
2024-08-09 12:38:00
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.
2024-08-09 12:38:00
According to a report received by the Chiba Prefectural Police Headquarters, an elderly woman living alone was found dead in a house in Ozawa, Isumi City, and police have begun an investigation into the case as a murder, due to the presence of marks around the neck that looked like strangulation. The scene of the incident is in a corner of an area of fields and other agricultural land near Naniwa Station on the JR Sotobo Line.
2024-08-09 12:28:00
The United Nations has agreed on a draft of a new international treaty to crack down on cybercrimes that are difficult for a single country to tackle alone, such as online fraud that occurs across borders.
2024-08-09 12:18:00
On the 9th, it has been 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As the international situation becomes increasingly tense, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki appealed to nuclear-weapon states and others in his peace declaration at the Peace Memorial Ceremony, saying, "You must make a major shift toward the abolition of nuclear weapons." Meanwhile, Nagasaki did not invite the Israeli ambassador to this year's ceremony, and ambassadors from other countries have refrained from attending. The Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Nagasaki Peace Park was attended by approximately 2,300 people, including atomic bomb survivors, bereaved families, Prime Minister Kishida, and representatives from a total of 100 countries and regions.
2024-08-09 12:10:00
Following the Japan Meteorological Agency's release of "emergency information" on the evening of the 8th calling for caution in the event of a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough, companies are taking measures.
2024-08-09 12:08:00
On the 8th, a large earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 occurred in Miyazaki Prefecture, with a seismic intensity of 6 lower, and a tsunami measuring up to 50 cm was observed in Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency report stating that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and called for caution against a massive earthquake. *This article provides a detailed report of the Japan Meteorological Agency's press conference*
2024-08-09 12:06:00
Temperatures are expected to rise in the Kanto-Koshin region on the 9th, resulting in extremely hot weather, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke. Meanwhile, the atmospheric conditions are expected to be extremely unstable in western and eastern Japan due to the influence of warm, humid air, and there is a risk of very heavy rainfall accompanied by localized thunderstorms, so please be careful of landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, lightning strikes, and gusts of wind.
2024-08-09 11:42:00
Typhoon No. 5 will develop and move northward, and there is a risk that it will approach northern and eastern Japan while maintaining its strength after Sunday the 11th, so please pay close attention to future information.
2024-08-09 11:28:00
Following the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (warning for a massive earthquake), railways are also being affected.
2024-08-09 11:13:00
Following the Japan Meteorological Agency's release of "emergency information" on the evening of the 8th calling for caution in the event of a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough, companies are taking measures.
2024-08-09 11:12:00
August 9th marks 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As the international situation becomes more tense and the threat of nuclear weapons grows, this day will be a day for the city of Nagasaki to convey its wish to the world that "Nagasaki will be the last city to be bombed." We will be broadcasting the Peace Memorial Ceremony live.
2024-08-09 11:11:00
On the 8th, a large earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 occurred in Miyazaki Prefecture, with shaking of a seismic intensity of 6 or lower. According to the Disaster Management Headquarters of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as of 8:30 a.m. on the 9th, a total of 13 people were injured in Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Kumamoto prefectures by falling over or being hit by falling objects due to the earthquake, which had its epicenter in the Hyuga-Nada Sea. In addition, small amounts of oil leaks were confirmed from 37 of the 43 tanks at an oil refinery in Higashikushira and Kimotsuki towns in Kagoshima Prefecture, but there was no risk of fire.
2024-08-09 10:32:00
At the Junior High School Students Summit held to discuss the issue of abductions by North Korea, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi called on the younger generation to deepen their awareness of the issue, saying that in order to realize the early return of all victims, it is important for the public to demonstrate a strong will across generations.
2024-08-09 10:13:00
On the night of the 8th, a fire broke out in a wooden apartment building in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. According to the police, two bodies were found in the ruins, and three people, including residents, were taken to the hospital with burns. The police are working to identify the bodies and are investigating the cause of the fire.
2024-08-09 09:36:00
What kind of information is the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (Caution for a Massive Earthquake) that was announced for the first time, and how should we interpret it? Also, what should we be careful of? This is an explanation by Yuki Wakabayashi, a reporter in charge of disasters in the Social Affairs Department. (This is a summary of the explanation in Good Morning Japan on the 9th.)
2024-08-09 09:35:00
On the 8th, a large earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 occurred in Miyazaki Prefecture, with shaking of a seismic intensity of 6 or less. 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 pm 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.
2024-08-09 08:54:00
August 9th marks 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As the international situation becomes more tense and the threat of nuclear weapons grows, this day will be a day for the city of Nagasaki to convey its wish to the world that "Nagasaki will be the last city to be bombed." Meanwhile, Nagasaki City has decided not to invite the Israeli ambassador to Japan to this year's Peace Memorial Ceremony, and in response, the ambassadors of the G7 countries, except for Japan, have announced that they will not participate in the ceremony.
2024-08-09 08:39:00
On the morning of the 9th, a fire broke out in a building in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo. According to the Metropolitan Police Department and other sources, no one was injured in the fire, but the scene was temporarily in chaos as smoke filled the surrounding area.
2024-08-09 08:19:00
Following the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (warning for a massive earthquake), railways are also being affected.
2024-08-09 08:16:00
August 9th marks 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As the international situation becomes more tense and the threat of nuclear weapons grows, this day will be a day for the city of Nagasaki to convey its wish to the world that "Nagasaki will be the last city to be bombed." Meanwhile, Nagasaki City has decided not to invite the Israeli ambassador to Japan to this year's Peace Memorial Ceremony, and in response, the ambassadors of the G7 countries, except for Japan, have announced that they will not participate in the ceremony.
2024-08-09 07:11:00
Temperatures are expected to rise and become dangerously hot on the 9th, especially in Tokai and Western Japan, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke. Meanwhile, the atmospheric conditions are expected to be very unstable, especially in Western and Eastern Japan, due to the influence of warm and humid air, and there is a risk of heavy rain accompanied by thunder in some areas, so please be careful of lightning strikes and gusts of wind such as tornadoes.
2024-08-09 06:46:00
August 9th marks 79 years since the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. As the international situation becomes more tense and the threat of nuclear weapons grows, this day will be a day for the city of Nagasaki to convey its wish to the world that "Nagasaki will be the last city to be bombed." Meanwhile, Nagasaki City has decided not to invite the Israeli ambassador to Japan to this year's Peace Memorial Ceremony, and in response, the ambassadors of the G7 countries, except for Japan, have announced that they will not participate in the ceremony.
2024-08-09 05:55:00
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.
2024-08-09 05:29:00
Following the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (warning for a massive earthquake), railways are also being affected.
2024-08-09 05:14:00
On the 8th, a large earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 occurred in Miyazaki Prefecture, with shaking of a seismic intensity of 6 or less. 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 pm 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.
2024-08-09 03:42:00
Following the earthquake that recorded a seismic intensity of 6-low in Miyazaki Prefecture, the government plans to make every effort to restore the area. In addition, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued "emergency information" calling attention to the possibility of another major earthquake, and in the event of such a case, the government is calling for preparations for those in areas expected to be affected, and is also taking all possible measures to prepare the government.
2024-08-09 03:34:00
On the 8th, a large earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 occurred in Miyazaki Prefecture, with seismic intensity of 6 lower, and a tsunami of up to 50 cm was observed in Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency notice stating that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is calling for caution against a massive earthquake. This is an explanation by Shimakawa Eisuke, Disaster Desk, Social Affairs Department, about the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Notice" (Caution for a Massive Earthquake). This was broadcast on "NHK News" at around 8:00 pm on the 8th. The video is 4 minutes and 26 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
