2024-08-10 22:47:00
On the afternoon of the 10th, a 7-year-old boy went missing while playing at a beach in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, and was found by a diver from the Japan Coast Guard on the ocean floor nearby. The boy was taken to a hospital where he was confirmed dead.
2024-08-10 21:34:00
The Ministry of Defense will open a new research institute in October this year to develop defense equipment that utilizes cutting-edge technology.
2024-08-10 21:29:00
In Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, where the earthquake on the 8th recorded a seismic intensity of 6-, damage was confirmed, with part of the exterior wall of the Aburatsu Red Brick Museum, a nationally registered tangible cultural property, collapsing.
2024-08-10 21:27:00
On the afternoon of the 10th, a Vietnamese man in his 20s drowned and died while swimming with a friend in the Nagara River in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture.
2024-08-10 21:22:00
On the night of the 9th, a man was found lying on the street in Saitama City with blood coming from his head, and later died. A bicycle was lying nearby, and based on the situation at the scene, the police believe that the man was hit by a car and are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run.
2024-08-10 21:06:00
As emergency information was issued calling for caution against a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough, staff from a prefectural support center in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, visited the homes of people with hearing impairments and conducted interviews to ask about their concerns.
2024-08-10 21:01:00
On the 8th, an earthquake hit Takachiho Gorge, one of Miyazaki Prefecture's most popular tourist destinations, causing some rocks in the gorge to collapse. This has had an impact on the area, with rental boats popular with tourists also having to suspend operations.
2024-08-10 20:41:00
A man who was diving for shellfish in Nishinoshima Town, Shimane Prefecture, has gone missing. The Japan Coast Guard and others are searching for the man and investigating the details of the incident.
2024-08-10 20:37:00
Typhoon No. 5 is moving northward over the sea east of Japan, and is likely to approach Tohoku with a strong wind area on Monday the 12th, and make landfall. There is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall that will far exceed warning standards, especially on the Pacific side of Tohoku. *Weather forecaster Mukaigasa Kojiro provides commentary in the video. (Broadcast on News 7. Video is 2 minutes and 2 seconds long. Not viewable on data broadcasting.)
2024-08-10 19:17:00
Typhoon No. 5 is moving northward over the sea east of Japan, and is expected to approach Tohoku with strong winds on Monday, the 12th, and make landfall. There is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall that far exceeds warning standards, especially on the Pacific side of Tohoku, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and flooding.
2024-08-10 19:11:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a joint press conference on the 10th at 2pm regarding the impact of Typhoon No. 5, and JMA Chief Forecaster Shuichi Tachihara stated that the typhoon, with its violent winds, will approach Tohoku on the 12th and may make landfall. He also called for strict vigilance, saying that 300mm of rain is expected in 24 hours, which could be record-breaking.
2024-08-10 19:11:00
On the 8th, an earthquake hit Takachiho Gorge, one of Miyazaki Prefecture's most popular tourist destinations, causing some rocks in the gorge to collapse. This has had an impact on the area, with rental boats popular with tourists also having to suspend operations.
2024-08-10 19:09:00
The peak of the holiday season for people returning home to their hometowns is on the 10th, and transportation continues to be congested. Due to the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Caution for a Massive Earthquake)" and the effects of Typhoon No. 5, train delays and traffic restrictions are possible even after the 11th, so please pay attention to the latest information. *You can check the real-time traffic congestion situation on the expressway with live cameras.
2024-08-10 18:56:00
The Obon holiday season is the peak of people returning to their hometowns and sightseeing spots. In tourist areas, preparations are underway in response to emergency information calling for caution in the event of a Nankai Trough earthquake, but at the same time, there are also a series of cancellations of hotel reservations. We interviewed people in each area about their preparations and the impact of the earthquake.
2024-08-10 18:38:00
Temperatures continued to rise over a wide area on the 10th, with dangerously high temperatures exceeding 38°C in the Tokai region. Dangerously hot conditions are expected on the 11th as well, particularly in the Kanto, Koshin, and Kyushu regions, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-10 18:23:00
On the 8th, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, causing a seismic intensity of 6. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency report stating that the possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against a huge earthquake. No particular changes in strain have been observed other than those normally seen, and monitoring is continuing.
2024-08-10 18:13:00
In the town of Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, which closed its beaches following the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information," people were still seen swimming in the sea after the closure and so the town began urging people not to enter the beaches altogether.
2024-08-10 17:41:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a joint press conference on the 10th at 2pm regarding the impact of Typhoon No. 5, and JMA Chief Forecaster Shuichi Tachihara stated that the typhoon, with its violent winds, will approach Tohoku on the 12th and may make landfall. He also called for strict vigilance, saying that 300mm of rain is expected in 24 hours, which could be record-breaking.
2024-08-10 17:34:00
There have been a series of system failures and information leaks due to cyber attacks, including the damage suffered by major publisher KADOKAWA. In the midst of this, a security company conducted a survey of "IoT devices," such as routers and surveillance cameras connected to the Internet, and found that approximately 200,000 devices are accessible from outside, putting them at high risk of cyber attacks. Experts are calling for caution, such as updating software and managing passwords thoroughly.
2024-08-10 16:35:00
On the 7th of this month, in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, a 92-year-old father was murdered and his eldest daughter in her 50s was seriously injured. The eldest son, 51, who was wanted in the case, was found dead on the 10th. Police believe that there is a high possibility that he committed suicide after the incident and are investigating the details.
2024-08-10 16:16:00
Typhoon No. 5 is moving northward over the sea east of Japan, and is likely to approach Tohoku with its storm winds around Monday, the 12th. Heavy rain is likely to fall mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and flooding.
2024-08-10 16:06:00
In parts of Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, where the earthquake on the 8th recorded shaking of magnitude 5-lower, tap water remains cloudy, and water tankers have been dispatched to five locations in the city.
2024-08-10 15:23:00
According to JR East, due to the approach of Typhoon No. 5, there is a possibility that the Tohoku Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, and Akita Shinkansen will experience delays or cancellations from the first train on the 12th. They plan to operate as usual on the 11th, but JR East is urging people to check the latest situation on their website.
2024-08-10 15:09:00
In Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where a magnitude 4 earthquake was observed on the night of the 9th, damage such as toppled gravestones at a temple was confirmed the next morning.
2024-08-10 14:56:00
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to approach Tohoku with its violent winds around Monday, the 12th, and may make landfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a joint press conference at 2:00 pm on the 10th to explain the typhoon's future course and precautions.
2024-08-10 14:45:00
On the 10th, it marked six years since the accident in which a Gunma Prefecture disaster prevention helicopter crashed into the mountains in the prefecture, killing nine people, and a memorial service was held for the firefighters and others who died.
2024-08-10 14:17:00
The Japan Racing Association (JRA) announced that third-year jockey Taiga Tsunoda has passed away. Due to the family's wishes, the details of his death have not been disclosed.
2024-08-10 14:16:00
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to approach Tohoku with its storm winds around Monday the 12th and make landfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold a joint press conference at 2:00 pm on the 10th to explain the typhoon's future course and precautions. *The press conference is being streamed in real time.
2024-08-10 13:07:00
In Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 6-low was observed in the earthquake on the 8th, the city is currently accepting disaster waste such as broken tableware and roof tiles.
2024-08-10 13:03:00
At around 12:29 pm on the 10th, an earthquake measuring 3 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale was observed in Hokkaido and Tohoku. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2024-08-10 12:49:00
Simulations conducted by experts have shown that the subsequent tsunamis observed in Kyushu and Shikoku on the 8th were about twice as high as the first wave in Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. Experts point out that it is possible that the waves were reflected off the coast and increased in height, so caution is needed against subsequent tsunamis.
2024-08-10 12:43:00
Typhoon No. 5 is moving northward over the sea east of Japan, and is likely to approach Tohoku with its storm winds around Monday, the 12th. Heavy rain is likely to fall mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and flooding.
2024-08-10 12:41:00
Congestion on the outbound expressways is expected to peak on the 10th as people head to their hometowns or tourist spots over the Obon holiday, with some expressways already experiencing 20km of congestion. Meanwhile, with the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" and the effects of Typhoon No. 5, train delays and traffic restrictions are possible, so please pay close attention to the latest information. *You can check the real-time congestion situation on the expressways with live cameras.
2024-08-10 12:02:00
Temperatures are set to rise over a wide area on the 10th, with extremely hot weather starting from the morning in Western Japan and the Tokai region, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-10 12:00:00
Typhoon No. 5 is moving northward over the sea east of Japan, and is likely to approach Tohoku with its storm winds around Monday, the 12th. Heavy rain is likely to fall mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and flooding.
2024-08-10 11:55:00
On the 8th, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, causing a seismic intensity of 6. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency report stating that the possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against a huge earthquake. No particular changes in strain have been observed other than those normally seen, and monitoring is continuing.
2024-08-10 10:50:00
Temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 10th, with dangerously hot conditions expected, especially in the Tokai and Western Japan regions, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-10 10:34:00
As the homecoming rush was reaching its peak, part of the outbound lane on the Tohoku Expressway in Iwate Prefecture was closed for approximately three hours due to an accident involving four cars, causing temporary traffic congestion in the surrounding area.
2024-08-10 08:21:00
On the 8th, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, causing a seismic intensity of 6. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency report stating that the possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against a huge earthquake. No particular changes in strain have been observed other than those normally seen, and monitoring is continuing.
2024-08-10 07:21:00
According to JR East, local trains on the Chuo and Sobu lines had been suspended on both lines between Ochanomizu and Nishi-Funabashi stations due to a fatal accident at Akihabara station, but all services resumed at 7:04 a.m.
2024-08-10 07:14:00
According to JR East, local trains on the JR Chuo and Sobu lines had been suspended between Mitaka and Chiba stations since just after 5:30 a.m. due to a fatal accident at Akihabara Station, but service resumed on some lines at 6:18 a.m. on the 10th, and currently service has been suspended on both lines between Ochanomizu and Nishi-Funabashi. Service is expected to resume around 7:10 a.m.
2024-08-10 07:12:00
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, and make landfall. Please continue to pay close attention to future information, and be sure to prepare within the next 10 days before the winds and rain get stronger.
2024-08-10 06:47:00
On the night of the 9th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5-lower was observed in Kanagawa Prefecture, and seismic intensity of 4 or 3 was observed over a wide area of the Kanto-Koshinetsu region. Regarding this earthquake, which occurred while emergency information was being issued calling for caution against a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough, experts have stated that "it is not believed to be related to the earthquake in the Nankai Trough." The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against earthquakes with a similar intensity for the next week or so.
2024-08-10 06:37:00
As people are being called to prepare for earthquakes, a simulated nighttime earthquake event was held at a Tokyo Fire Department facility, where families and others participated to learn how to stay calm and ensure their safety.
2024-08-10 06:29:00
On the 8th, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, causing a seismic intensity of 6. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency report stating that the possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against a huge earthquake. No particular changes in strain have been observed other than those normally seen, and monitoring is continuing.
2024-08-10 06:09:00
Temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 10th, with dangerously hot conditions expected, especially in the Tokai and Western Japan regions, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-10 05:56:00
A program was held in which students from the Asian University for Women, which was established with the aim of supporting women's education, mainly in South Asia, and students from the University of Tokyo discussed social issues, and the students presented their findings in the form of posters.
2024-08-10 05:50:00
Lockers for returning lost items that owners can use 24 hours a day, even on holidays and at night, have been installed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Lost and Found Center.
2024-08-10 05:38:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen temporarily suspended operations on the 9th due to the effects of the earthquake, but there will be no impact from the earthquake on the 10th. However, following the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)," trains will be operating at reduced speeds in some sections, so delays of 10 minutes or more are expected.
2024-08-10 05:31:00
When comparing the number of highly cited papers in the natural sciences, which indicates high attention, with countries and regions around the world, Japan ranked 13th, the same as the previous ranking, its lowest ever.
2024-08-10 04:57:00
According to JR East, due to the effects of the earthquake, services on the Tokaido Line were suspended on the 9th on both lines between Odawara Station and Atami Station until the last train, but will resume normal operations from the first train on the 10th.
2024-08-10 04:48:00
The Odakyu Odawara Line resumed full service at 3:50 a.m. on the 10th. It is scheduled to operate normally from the first train on the 10th, but due to the issuance of emergency information calling for caution against a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough, trains will operate at reduced speeds in some sections.
2024-08-10 01:04:00
According to Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., due to the effects of the earthquake, the outbound lanes of the Tomei Expressway were closed between Atsugi Interchange in Kanagawa Prefecture and Isehara Junction, and between Hadano Nakai Interchange and Gotemba Interchange in Shizuoka Prefecture. However, after safety was confirmed, all lanes were reopened by 12:10 a.m. on the 10th.
2024-08-10 01:01:00
This is the impact on traffic of the earthquake, which recorded a seismic intensity of 5.0 in western Kanagawa Prefecture.
2024-08-10 00:28:00
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.
2024-08-10 00:04:00
A symposium was held to consider the former Eugenic Protection Law, which continued until the beginning of the Heisei era and provided the basis for forced sterilization for people with disabilities and other reasons. Victims who underwent the surgery called for a comprehensive solution, including compensation from the government.
