2024-08-23 22:16:00
On the 23rd, the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee held the first witness hearing regarding documents accusing Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito of power harassment, with six prefectural officials in attendance.
2024-08-23 21:56:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, an 18-year-old grandson living with his 78-year-old grandmother was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he stabbed her with a knife in a house in Nagoya City. The grandmother later died, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-08-23 21:50:00
Learning from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the government has drawn up basic guidelines for improving disaster response. In order to strengthen the command center function, a new position of "Disaster Prevention Supervisor" will be created within the government, and a system of 1,000 people will be secured so that the national government can immediately provide support in the event of a disaster.
2024-08-23 21:37:00
Mr. Zenbei Mizoguchi, a former financial affairs official at the Ministry of Finance who served as the Governor of Shimane Prefecture for three terms and 12 years until 2019, passed away on the 20th of this month due to old age. He was 78 years old.
2024-08-23 21:22:00
Police have issued a nationwide wanted arrest warrant for a 64-year-old suspect on suspicion of robbery and other crimes after he got into the car of a woman in her 70s in the parking lot of a shopping center in Toyama City this month, let the woman drive, and then stole the car and fled.
2024-08-23 20:52:00
Following the issue of the test removal of nuclear fuel debris at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant being postponed due to an installation error in the equipment, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito met with Tokyo Electric Power Company President Tomoaki Kobayakawa and asked him to take necessary measures, including investigating the cause.
2024-08-23 20:46:00
The interim report of a survey conducted among all Hyogo Prefectural employees in response to documents accusing Governor Saito of power harassment was made public on the 23rd.
2024-08-23 20:11:00
Regarding the issue of the Yokohama City Board of Education mobilizing a large number of staff members to observe the trial of a teacher involved in a sexual crime case, the board took disciplinary action, such as a warning, against the senior officials of the department that called for the mobilization on the 23rd.
2024-08-23 19:52:00
A volcano has erupted in Iceland in Northern Europe for the sixth time since December last year, prompting meteorological authorities to urge caution.
2024-08-23 19:47:00
Four years ago, a female second-year junior high school student in Yokohama City committed suicide due to bullying. An outside lawyer investigated the school's response at the time and found that the Board of Education had responded inappropriately, including instructing the school to withdraw a report that acknowledged bullying.
2024-08-23 19:29:00
On the 23rd, a witness testimony was given in a trial for a case in which a U.S. air force soldier stationed at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa Island was indicted for taking a girl under the age of 16, whom he did not know, to his home and sexually assaulting her in December last year.The girl stated that she was so scared that she could not refuse to go to the defendant's home, and claimed that she "said 'stop' and 'stop' many times."
2024-08-23 19:16:00
Regarding the issue of repeated abuse of multiple hospitalized patients with physical disabilities at a hospital in Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the Fukuoka Prefectural Government has announced the final results, stating that the local government has recognized the sexual and physical abuse of nine patients by four staff members.
2024-08-23 19:14:00
August 24 marks one year since Tokyo Electric Power Company began releasing treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. Due to China's continued suspension of imports of Japanese fishery products, the fishing and marine industries continue to face difficult times. Responses are still being sought at the scene in various regions.
2024-08-23 19:05:00
The interim report of a survey conducted among all Hyogo Prefectural employees in response to documents accusing Governor Saito of power harassment was made public on the 23rd.
2024-08-23 18:59:00
A man's body was found in a river in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, and he was identified as a 42-year-old man from Akita City who went missing in mid-August after saying he was going to the river to fish for sweetfish.
2024-08-23 18:47:00
It has been one month since the record-breaking heavy rains that caused damage in various parts of Akita Prefecture began falling on the 24th. This marks the third consecutive year that record-breaking heavy rains have caused disasters in Akita Prefecture, and measures to prevent further damage are urgently needed, in addition to recovery and reconstruction.
2024-08-23 18:30:00
Due to the influence of warm and humid air flowing in from the south, atmospheric conditions are expected to become very unstable in northern and eastern Japan by the 25th, and in western Japan by the 24th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against strong gusts of wind such as lightning strikes and tornadoes, and localized heavy rain.
2024-08-23 18:29:00
The Ministry of the Environment's Chubu Regional Environment Office has announced that it will begin accepting disaster waste generated from the demolition of buildings damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake in four prefectures: Aichi, Gifu, Mie, and Fukui.
2024-08-23 18:28:00
It was discovered that in January of this year, a city employee at a funeral parlor in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture, had taken a photo of the remains in a crematorium and shared the photo with an acquaintance via LINE. The city has apologized to the family, and the mayor stated at a press conference on the 23rd that "this is something that a human being should not do."
2024-08-23 18:27:00
Just after noon on the 23rd, a car rear-ended another car on the Chuo Expressway in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture. A man in his 30s, who was in a car involved in the rear-end collision, is now unconscious and in critical condition, and a man in his 40s was also seriously injured.
2024-08-23 18:24:00
The number of patients with "Mycoplasma pneumonia," which is often contracted by children and is characterized by symptoms such as fever and a prolonged cough, has been increasing rapidly, reaching levels not seen since 2016, eight years ago, when it was at an epidemic level. What exactly are the symptoms? How can you avoid overlooking them when visiting a doctor? The article also introduces a doctor's explanation.
2024-08-23 18:23:00
A 56-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with an attempted robbery at a convenience store in Yokohama this month. According to investigators, the suspect has admitted to being involved in some of the suspicious fires that have been started in the neighboring city of Kawasaki, and police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-08-23 18:18:00
Typhoon No. 10, currently in the ocean south of Japan, is expected to develop and move northward, approaching Western and Eastern Japan with strong force from next Tuesday onwards, which may cause severe storms. Please pay close attention to future information.
2024-08-23 18:15:00
Regarding the Tokaido Shinkansen operation plans due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10, JR Central has announced that there is a possibility of planned service suspension or long-term suspension on all or some sections of the line for a certain period of time, mainly from the 27th to the 28th of this month, depending on the typhoon's path and strength. JR Central is calling on passengers to pay close attention to future weather and operation information and to consider changing their plans. It has also been announced that there is a possibility that planned service suspension or suspension will be implemented on conventional lines in the Nagoya area during the same period.
2024-08-23 18:14:00
Following the discovery of defects in the seawall under construction at the Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Plant in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan Atomic Power Company has announced that the completion date for safety measures necessary for the plant to be restarted, which was originally scheduled for next month, will be postponed by more than two years to December of the year after next.
2024-08-23 18:00:00
On the 23rd, the weather was extremely hot, especially along the Sea of Japan coast, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture. High temperatures are expected to continue on the 24th, so please continue to take measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-23 17:50:00
Due to the record-breaking heavy rains in late July, a hot spring facility in Kamikoani Village, Akita Prefecture, suffered damage to the pipes that pump up hot spring water. The facility is now boiling water pumped up from a nearby stream instead of the hot spring water, and has resumed operations after confirming the safety of the water.
2024-08-23 17:43:00
August 24 marks one year since Tokyo Electric Power Company began releasing treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. Due to China's continued suspension of imports of Japanese fishery products, the fishing and marine industries continue to face difficult times. Responses are still being sought at the scene in various regions.
2024-08-23 17:40:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a signboard and other objects fell onto the sidewalk from a building housing a ramen restaurant in Tokyo's Minato Ward, causing minor injuries to one person.
2024-08-23 17:39:00
The interim report of a survey conducted among all Hyogo Prefectural employees in response to documents accusing Governor Saito of power harassment was made public on the 23rd.
2024-08-23 17:35:00
More than 800 pears were found stolen just before harvest in a pear field in Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture. There have been a series of thefts in Ibaraki Prefecture recently, including the disappearance of 2,700 pears from a pear field in Tsuchiura City on the 21st, and the police are investigating both cases as thefts.
2024-08-23 17:30:00
On the 21st, torrential rains fell in Tokyo, causing water to gush out of a manhole in Shinjuku Ward and blowing off the cover. In response, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has decided to replace the cover with one that is designed to allow air to escape more easily.
2024-08-23 17:17:00
It has been learned that the chief of Tobe Police Station of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police in Yokohama City has been given a reprimand from the Chief of Police for engaging in power harassment, including loudly scolding his subordinates.
2024-08-23 17:10:00
According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, Typhoon No. 10, located in the ocean south of Japan, had a central pressure of 985 hectopascals at 9 a.m. on the 23rd, with a maximum wind speed of 30 meters near the center and a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 45 meters. It is expected to continue to develop and reach the waters off the Ogasawara Islands on the 24th before moving northwestward. There is still some uncertainty as to its future course and strength, but it is likely to develop into a "strong typhoon" and approach eastern and western Japan next week. Rain and winds are likely to intensify, causing impacts, so please pay close attention to future information.
2024-08-23 17:02:00
The interim report of a survey conducted among all Hyogo Prefectural employees in response to documents accusing Governor Saito of power harassment was made public on the 23rd.
2024-08-23 16:53:00
In preparation for the approach of Typhoon No. 10, Owase City in southern Mie Prefecture is distributing sandbags free of charge to prevent flooding of homes and other buildings.
2024-08-23 16:43:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to start accepting disaster waste resulting from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, such as wood chips generated from the demolition of buildings, in September.
2024-08-23 16:19:00
Heavy rains have been causing flooding and other damage to roads in Tokyo every day. When torrential rains fall, water tends to gather in areas that are lower than the surrounding areas. We compared images of areas that suffered actual flood damage on August 21st and 22nd with hazard maps. Typhoon No. 10 is also approaching. Please check again to see if your living area is safe.
2024-08-23 16:18:00
On the 23rd, the weather will be extremely hot, especially along the Sea of Japan coast, with temperatures reaching 39.7°C in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, dangerously close to 40°C. Please take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-23 16:13:00
Immediately after the end of the war, a ceremony was held in Tokyo to commemorate those who were detained in Siberia and other places and forced to do hard labor and died, at which point former detainees called for the government to take the lead in collecting the remains of those who were killed and in verifying history.
2024-08-23 15:57:00
August 24 marks one year since Tokyo Electric Power Company began releasing treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. Due to China's continued suspension of imports of Japanese seafood, the fishing and tourism industries continue to face difficult times. Here are some of the struggles facing the industry in various regions.
2024-08-23 15:49:00
In response to the recent spate of sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers, Okinawa Governor Tamaki stated at a press conference that he plans to visit the United States from September 8th to raise awareness about issues facing Okinawa, such as preventing the recurrence of such incidents and the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base to Henoko, Nago City.
2024-08-23 15:42:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has dismissed a 56-year-old police officer who was arrested for assaulting a woman in her 20s, including pinning her to the floor, while he was questioning her at a police box.
2024-08-23 15:41:00
On the 23rd, a witness testimony was given in a trial for a case in which a U.S. air force soldier stationed at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa Island was indicted for taking a girl under the age of 16, whom he did not know, to his home and sexually assaulting her in December last year.The girl stated that she was so scared that she could not refuse to go to the defendant's home, and claimed that she "said 'stop' and 'stop' many times."
2024-08-23 15:18:00
On the 8th of this month, the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" was announced, forcing local governments across the country to take action, such as by making announcements to their residents. When we interviewed cities and towns in Osaka, Wakayama, and Hyogo, which are at risk of tsunami inundation in the Kinki region, we found that responses were divided, with one-third of the municipalities with beaches deciding to close them, while the rest only issuing warnings about the possibility of tsunamis.
2024-08-23 15:06:00
Just before noon on the 23rd, an accident involving five trucks and passenger cars occurred on the Ken-O Expressway in Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. According to police and firefighters, a total of seven people were injured and taken to the hospital, including one man who was driving the truck, who is believed to be seriously injured.
2024-08-23 15:00:00
According to police, at around 12:30 p.m. on the 23rd, two passenger cars collided on the outbound lane of the Chuo Expressway in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture, and seven people in both cars, believed to be in their 30s to 60s, were taken to the hospital.
2024-08-23 14:44:00
A 36-year-old teacher at a public junior high school in Osaka Prefecture was arrested by the police for allegedly trying to take pictures of four female students secretly while they were changing on campus with his smartphone. He admitted to the charges during questioning and said he had done it "about 100 to 200 times."
2024-08-23 13:59:00
According to the fire department, three trucks and two passenger cars collided near the Sakai-Furukawa interchange on the inner loop of the Ken-O Expressway in Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, just before noon on the 23rd, and seven people were injured and taken to the hospital. One man in his 40s who was driving the truck was trapped and rescued, but it is unclear whether he is still conscious. The other six people are all conscious, but their ages and the extent of their injuries are unknown.
2024-08-23 13:39:00
Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited, the operator of the spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plant under construction in Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture, has decided to postpone the target completion date, which was set for the end of next month, as it will take more time to respond to the Nuclear Regulation Authority's review, and reported this to the prefecture on the 23rd.
2024-08-23 13:33:00
The former Emperor and Empress, who are currently recuperating in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, took a stroll through the settlement that was cleared by people who returned from Manchuria after the war.
2024-08-23 12:44:00
August 24 marks one year since Tokyo Electric Power Company began releasing treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. Due to China's continued suspension of imports of Japanese seafood, the fishing and tourism industries continue to face difficult times. Here are some of the struggles facing the industry in various regions.
2024-08-23 12:33:00
Due to the fatal accident, JR Joban Line services were suspended between Shinagawa Station and Tsuchiura Station, and rapid trains between Shinagawa Station and Toride Station, but services resumed on the full line at 12:17 pm.
2024-08-23 12:32:00
Four people, including a 20-year-old suspect who was the mastermind and a high school student who was the perpetrator, were arrested for breaking into an apartment in Tokyo and stealing about 1.6 million yen worth of cash, luxury watches, etc. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident, as the victim's home had received a suspicious phone call a few weeks prior to the incident asking how much cash he had stored.
2024-08-23 12:14:00
Temperatures are set to continue rising on the 23rd, mainly in eastern and western Japan, with some areas already reaching scorching temperatures of over 35 degrees. In the afternoon, dangerously high temperatures approaching 40 degrees are expected, especially along the Sea of Japan coast, so please be sure to take precautions against heatstroke.
2024-08-23 12:10:00
According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, Typhoon No. 10, located in the ocean south of Japan, had a central pressure of 985 hectopascals at 9 a.m. on the 23rd, with a maximum wind speed of 30 meters near the center and a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 45 meters. It is expected to continue to develop and reach the waters off the Ogasawara Islands on the 24th before moving northwestward. There is still some uncertainty as to its future course and strength, but it is likely to develop into a "strong typhoon" and approach eastern and western Japan next week. Rain and winds are likely to intensify, causing impacts, so please pay close attention to future information.
2024-08-23 12:06:00
As warm, humid air flowed in from the south, the amount of rainfall in Shizuoka Prefecture exceeded 300 mm in 24 hours, with some areas experiencing record-breaking rainfall. Atmospheric conditions are expected to become very unstable across the country through the 24th, so please be on guard against flooding in low-lying areas and be careful of strong gusts of wind such as lightning strikes and tornadoes.
2024-08-23 11:40:00
Due to a personal injury accident, JR Joban Line services have been suspended on both lines between Shinagawa and Tsuchiura stations, and rapid train services have been suspended on both lines between Shinagawa and Toride stations.
2024-08-23 11:27:00
On the 24th, it will be one year since the release of treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) into the sea began. In response to the decline in the amount of Japanese exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products to the world due to the import ban measures by China, the government held a meeting to expand exports and confirmed that it would support the development of new markets.
2024-08-23 11:01:00
Temperatures are set to continue rising on the 23rd, mainly in eastern and western Japan, with some areas already experiencing scorching heat of over 35 degrees. In the afternoon, dangerously high temperatures approaching 40 degrees are expected in some places, so please be sure to take precautions against heatstroke.
2024-08-23 09:49:00
In a flower field near a roadside station in Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture, the fields are filled with yellow cosmos flowers that are in full bloom.
2024-08-23 09:37:00
According to Tokyu Corporation, Setagaya Line services had been suspended on the entire line due to safety checks at a level crossing between Nishi-Taishodo Station and Wakabayashi Station in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, but have now resumed.
2024-08-23 09:16:00
According to the Sagami Railway, services on the entire Sotetsu Line had been suspended since just after 7:00 a.m. due to a fatal accident, but services resumed just now at 9:00 a.m.
2024-08-23 09:13:00
According to Tokyu Corporation, Setagaya Line services have been suspended on the entire line while they conduct safety checks at level crossings between Nishi-Taishodo Station and Wakabayashi Station in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo.
2024-08-23 08:10:00
The city of Shizuoka lifted the evacuation order that had been issued for 1,555 households and 3,579 people in parts of the landslide warning zones in Suruga Ward and Shimizu Ward due to heavy rain at 7:45 a.m.
2024-08-23 07:43:00
JR Keiyo Line services were suspended between Chiba Minato Station and Soga Station in Chiba City's Chuo Ward for vehicle inspections, but resumed at 7:24 a.m.
2024-08-23 07:37:00
According to the Sagami Railway, the Sagami Line has suspended operations on all lines since just after 7:00 a.m. due to a fatal accident that occurred between Kamihoshigawa Station and Nishiya Station in Yokohama City. Service is expected to resume around 8:50 a.m.
2024-08-23 06:58:00
The warm, humid air has caused heavy rainfall mainly in the Tokai region, with Shizuoka Prefecture recording over 300 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. Northern Japan, where a low pressure system accompanied by a front is passing, is also at risk of very heavy rainfall through the 24th, so caution is needed against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-08-23 06:57:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is in the ocean south of Japan, is expected to move northward after reaching the waters off the Ogasawara Islands on the 25th with a strong wind area. Although there is still a range of forecasts, there is a risk that it will approach eastern and western Japan next week with strong force, so please pay attention to future information.
2024-08-23 06:32:00
A three-dimensional dragon-shaped sign for a ramen restaurant in Minami, Osaka, was protruding onto a neighboring piece of land and the owner of the land had requested that it be removed. Work to cut off the "tail" of the sign was carried out in the early hours of the 23rd.
2024-08-23 06:27:00
JR Keiyo Line has suspended services on both lines between Soga Station in Chuo Ward, Chiba City and Tokyo Station for vehicle inspections.
2024-08-23 06:11:00
Temperatures are expected to continue to rise in eastern and western Japan on the 23rd, with dangerous heat expected especially along the Japan Sea coast. Some areas are experiencing extremely hot days with temperatures reaching over 35 degrees every day, so please continue to take measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-08-23 05:13:00
Shizuoka City issued evacuation orders to 1,555 households and 3,579 people in parts of the landslide warning zones in Suruga Ward and Shimizu Ward at 4:45 a.m. on the 23rd, citing the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The information is at warning level 4 out of five heavy rain warning levels, and everyone is being urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-08-23 00:52:00
On the 22nd, it was discovered that a driver on the JR Keihin Tohoku Line had fallen asleep while driving. There were no train delays, and JR East has stated that it will thoroughly instruct the driver.
2024-08-23 00:39:00
On the 22nd, the first test removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant was postponed due to a mistake in the installation of the equipment. TEPCO will investigate the cause and take measures before deciding whether to resume the work. However, there are voices from the local community calling for thorough measures to prevent a recurrence, and it is unclear whether the work can be resumed soon.
