2024-09-04 21:51:00
On the evening of the 4th, an elementary school boy riding a bicycle was hit by a light truck in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture. The boy's life is not in danger, but he is thought to have suffered serious injuries such as heavy blows to his body, and the police are currently investigating the details of the accident.
2024-09-04 21:48:00
On the evening of the 4th, an aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force stopped on the second runway at Naha Airport in Okinawa Prefecture, causing the second runway to be closed for about an hour. There are no reports of injuries.
2024-09-04 20:36:00
An expert panel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, which is discussing measures to combat false information on the internet, has compiled recommendations calling for the creation of a system that encourages social media platform operators to quickly delete illegal posts and strengthen the screening of online advertisements.
2024-09-04 20:12:00
On the 4th, National Police Agency Commissioner General Tsuyuki Yasuhiro gave an interview while on a tour of Fukushima Prefecture, and revealed that the final radio communication of the two police officers who died while responding to the record-breaking rains that hit Yamagata Prefecture in July this year was, "From a patrol car being swept away by muddy floodwaters, they were requesting traffic restrictions to ensure the safety of residents."
2024-09-04 20:00:00
What preparations can you make to protect the lives of your beloved pets in the event of a disaster such as an earthquake? We have compiled a list of items you should prepare in advance in case of an evacuation with your pet.
2024-09-04 19:41:00
On the 4th, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Parliamentary Vice-Minister Shiozaki visited the Japan Organ Transplant Network, the only organization in Japan that mediates organ donations. He said, "It is important to strengthen the system while also clarifying the role of the organization," indicating his intention to review the role of the organization in order to smoothly carry out organ transplants from brain-dead donors.
2024-09-04 19:35:00
Six reports were selected for this year's Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association Award, which recognizes outstanding reporting.
2024-09-04 19:21:00
A ceremony was held in Saitama City to commemorate the Korean victims who were killed in the chaos of the Great Kanto Earthquake that occurred 101 years ago. At this year's ceremony, a memorial message from Governor Ohno was read out, in which he offered his "deepest condolences."
2024-09-04 19:13:00
At a high school in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, where damage such as the collapse of roadside slopes due to Typhoon No. 10 occurred, work to remove the soil and sand is still ongoing. Since regular classes cannot be held, students in each grade came to school for short periods to receive homework.
2024-09-04 19:13:00
According to the Naha Airport Office of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, there was some kind of trouble with an aircraft belonging to the Naha Air Base of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force just before 7:00 pm, and as of 7:00 pm, the second runway at Naha Airport is closed. According to the Naha Air Base of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, an E2C early warning aircraft landed at Naha Airport.
2024-09-04 19:09:00
A man in his 40s from Osaka has filed a lawsuit against Kobayashi Pharmaceutical for damages, claiming that he suffered kidney damage after taking a supplement containing red koji ingredients. According to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, this is the first time a lawsuit has been filed over a series of health hazards.
2024-09-04 18:57:00
The Fair Trade Commission has issued a recommendation to Pal System Consumers' Co-operative Union, which delivers food and other products to homes mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, calling for the union to take measures to prevent recurrence, stating that the union had unfairly deducted a total of approximately 28 million yen from the payments it paid to subcontractors to manufacture food.
2024-09-04 18:43:00
The four Tokai and Hokuriku prefectures will share the responsibility of processing disaster waste generated by the demolition of buildings damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and Aichi Prefecture began accepting it on the 4th.
2024-09-04 18:41:00
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan is warning people to be careful, as there has been an increase in reports of people being cheated out of their money after applying for part-time jobs that promise to let them earn money by doing simple tasks in their spare time, such as "just pressing 'like'" or "just sending stamps."
2024-09-04 18:39:00
As various measures are being taken in preparation for the typhoon, such as the planned suspension of public transportation services, the first meeting of a study group made up of experts was held to revise the typhoon information released by the Japan Meteorological Agency to meet society's needs. The group will discuss ways to provide more detailed information about the characteristics of typhoons.
2024-09-04 18:38:00
Regarding the series of planned suspensions and cancellations of Tokaido Shinkansen services due to the effects of Typhoon No. 10, JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa said at a press conference on the 4th, "We apologize for the inconvenience caused to many customers," and asked for understanding, saying, "The weather forecast was changing rapidly, making it difficult to make decisions. We did our best based on the information we had."
2024-09-04 18:35:00
This summer was extremely hot, with maximum temperatures reaching over 40 degrees. Some people may have fallen ill during this time. The heat is expected to continue into September, but as the temperature difference between daytime and morning and evening becomes more pronounced, we will need to be more careful than ever before. What should we do to get through this time of year?
2024-09-04 18:31:00
The Broadcasting Service Advanced Promotion Association, which includes NHK and other members, has announced that the total number of televisions and other devices capable of receiving 4K and 8K satellite broadcasts has topped 20 million.
2024-09-04 18:21:00
On the 4th, His Majesty the Emperor participated in the traditional rice harvest in the rice fields near the Imperial Palace.
2024-09-04 18:11:00
National Police Agency Commissioner General Tsuyuki Yasuhiro visited the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Fukushima Prefecture and stated, "We must not allow a nuclear power plant to become a target of terrorism," and expressed his intention to increase vigilance through advanced training and other measures.
2024-09-04 18:03:00
On the 3rd, two men armed with what appeared to be a crowbar broke into a pawn shop in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, and smashed the glass of the display case. One of the men was subdued and arrested by a store employee, but the other is still on the run, and the police are investigating his whereabouts as a robbery case.
2024-09-04 17:56:00
In August, a landslide occurred in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, where a family of five was engulfed in mudslides, killing three people. An expert who investigated the landslide said that it was a "surface collapse" in which the surface of the slope collapsed, and added, "The main feature of this landslide is that only this place collapsed in the surrounding area, and we need to take the time to investigate."
2024-09-04 17:54:00
A 28-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly smuggling cocaine from Canada by swallowing cocoon-shaped bags and hiding them inside his body. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident, as the suspect had swallowed more than 50 bags believed to contain cocaine.
2024-09-04 17:53:00
In Kahoku City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which sustained damage from liquefaction in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a phenomenon known as "lateral flow," in which the ground moves horizontally as a result of liquefaction, has occurred, and interviews with people involved have revealed that land boundaries have shifted by at least two meters in some places. This will require procedures to change land boundaries in the future, which is having a major impact on the reconstruction of homes.
2024-09-04 17:48:00
As rice becomes scarce at supermarkets and other stores, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for businesses and organizations involved in the trade to exchange opinions. While it was reported that full-scale distribution of new rice will soon begin, there were also concerns raised about rising prices.
2024-09-04 17:40:00
Regarding the issue of last month's test removal of nuclear fuel debris at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant being postponed due to incorrect installation of equipment, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) reported the results of an investigation to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on the 4th, which stated that insufficient checks of the work during the preparation stage were the cause.
2024-09-04 17:32:00
The president of a company in Tokyo and others were arrested for allegedly defrauding people of 2.5 million yen worth of watches by offering to resell them at double the price and paying half the profit if they purchased a luxury watch. The victim is thought to be about 600 people nationwide, totaling 7.5 billion yen, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the case.
2024-09-04 16:57:00
In the event of heavy rain, old manhole covers can fly off or come off, posing a danger to people. In response, Mito City is promoting the replacement of old manhole covers with ones that are less likely to come off. The city is accepting applications to sell some of the old covers.
2024-09-04 16:52:00
On the morning of the 4th, a collapse was discovered across four lanes of National Route 16, which runs through Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture. The National Highway Office has closed the road in both directions while they investigate the cause.
2024-09-04 16:47:00
A baton-passing ceremony for the heroine was held in Osaka on the 4th, ahead of the broadcast of "Omusubi" on September 30th, replacing the currently airing NHK morning drama "Tiger on Wings."
2024-09-04 16:44:00
Three people were arrested on suspicion of fraud for allegedly using other people's driver's license information to open credit cards and purchase smartphones and clothing for the purpose of reselling them. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that the three men drove their luxury car close to a moving truck, and then repeatedly took photos of the driver's license's personal information, falsely claiming that a pebble had been thrown at them.
2024-09-04 16:32:00
As rice becomes scarce at supermarkets and other stores, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for businesses and organizations involved in the trade to exchange opinions. While it was reported that full-scale distribution of new rice will soon begin, there were also concerns raised about rising prices.
2024-09-04 16:03:00
Visitor numbers at Tokyo Tower, which is celebrating its 66th anniversary this year, reached 190 million on the morning of the 4th, and a commemorative ceremony was held.
2024-09-04 15:16:00
The first hearing of a defendant accused of breaking into a store in Niigata City dressed as a fighter from the Kamen Rider series "Shocker" in June this year and attempting to steal cash was held at the Niigata District Court. The defendant admitted to the charges, and the prosecution stated, "I applied for an illegal part-time job and prepared the costume at the instructions of my supervisor."
2024-09-04 15:04:00
Players from the League One rugby team Urayasu D-Rocks visited the coastal areas of Miyazaki City that were hit by a series of damages caused by strong winds believed to be tornadoes at the end of August, and volunteered to clean up the area.
2024-09-04 13:52:00
On the morning of the 4th, a light passenger vehicle crashed into a clinic in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and according to the police, four elderly people were injured by broken glass and other injuries. All of them are conscious. The man who was driving the car explained that he "put the wrong gear in," and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-04 13:43:00
The Metropolitan Police Department and the rental car industry have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the event of a major disaster, such as an earthquake directly beneath the capital. Based on lessons learned from the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January, which caused damage to roads in affected areas and made rescue operations difficult, the agreement aims to quickly secure four-wheel drive vehicles and other equipment.
2024-09-04 13:18:00
On the morning of the 4th, a collapse was discovered across four lanes of National Route 16, which runs through Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture. The National Highway Office has closed the road in both directions while they investigate the cause.
2024-09-04 13:07:00
On August 31, a high school girl fell from the roof of a shopping center directly connected to JR Yokohama Station, and a 32-year-old woman who was walking on the sidewalk below was caught in the fall, killing both people. Many people have come to the scene to pray and lay flowers.
2024-09-04 12:54:00
It has been 30 years since Kansai Airport, the gateway to the Kansai region, opened its doors four days ago. The airport is filled with a celebratory mood, with airlines jointly seeing off departing aircraft and handing out commemorative gifts to passengers as they arrive.
2024-09-04 12:46:00
JR Sekisho Line in Hokkaido, which had suspended operations on most sections due to mud flowing onto the tracks caused by heavy rain, resumed operations on the 4th for the first time in four days after restoration work was completed.
2024-09-04 12:40:00
Visitor numbers at Tokyo Tower, which is celebrating its 66th anniversary this year, reached 190 million on the morning of the 4th, and a commemorative ceremony was held.
2024-09-04 12:34:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has decided to enact the first national ordinance in the country to prevent customer harassment, such as nuisance behavior by customers, known as "customer harassment," from April next year, and will submit a draft ordinance to the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, which opens this month.
2024-09-04 12:31:00
It has been 13 years since the heavy rains caused by the typhoon that hit the Kii Peninsula, leaving 88 people dead or missing in the three prefectures of Wakayama, Nara, and Mie. A memorial service was held in Gojo City, Nara Prefecture, where eight people died in a landslide, and bereaved families offered prayers.
2024-09-04 12:23:00
On the morning of the 4th, a light passenger vehicle crashed into a clinic in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and according to the police, four people were injured by broken glass and other injuries. All of them are conscious. The man who was driving the car explained that he "put the wrong gear in," and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-04 12:21:00
On the morning of the 4th, a teacher at an elementary school in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, sprayed insecticide on a bee that had entered a classroom, and 15 students complained of feeling unwell and were taken to the hospital. According to the fire department, all of the students suffered minor injuries.
2024-09-04 12:11:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 10, which approached and made landfall in Kyushu, both lanes of the Oita Expressway between Yufuin Interchange and Hinode Junction had been closed for some time, but as of the 3rd, they have reopened to traffic in both directions, causing users to express relief.
2024-09-04 12:01:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Chiba National Highway Office, a collapse was found on National Highway 16 in Shirokane-cho, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, on the morning of the 4th, and both inbound and outbound lanes have been closed. The site is a two-lane main road, with the collapse spanning four lanes. There have been no reports of accidents or injuries resulting from the collapse. In Ichihara City, rain intensified on the morning of the 3rd, with a rain gauge installed by the prefecture recording torrential rain of 85 mm per hour. The National Highway Office and others are investigating the cause, including whether there is any connection.
2024-09-04 11:46:00
Three people were arrested on suspicion of fraud for allegedly using other people's driver's license information to open credit cards and purchase smartphones and clothing for the purpose of reselling them. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that the three men drove their luxury car close to a moving truck, and then repeatedly took photos of the driver's license's personal information, falsely claiming that a pebble had been thrown at them.
2024-09-04 11:28:00
The number of applications for welfare benefits in June this year was 20,100 nationwide, down 7.3% from the same month last year. This is the first time in three months that the number has fallen below the previous year.
2024-09-04 11:01:00
The five-game match for the "Oza" title, one of the eight major titles in shogi, began on the 4th. Sota Fujii (22), who is aiming to defend his title, will be challenged by Takuya Nagase (31), who is aiming to reclaim his title.
2024-09-04 07:50:00
Due to the influence of warm and humid air, the atmospheric conditions in the Kanto-Koshin region are very unstable, and there is a risk of very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms on the 4th. Please be careful of landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and rising rivers.
2024-09-04 07:34:00
As rice becomes scarce at supermarkets and other places, some point out that the reason behind this is the government's policy of encouraging farmers to switch to other crops. In response to this, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sakamoto stated at a press conference on the 3rd that he intends to continue with the current policy, stating that the demand for rice is on a downward trend in the long term.
2024-09-04 05:31:00
It has been 13 years since the heavy rains that hit the Kii Peninsula, leaving 88 people dead or missing. In Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama Prefecture, where 29 people lost their lives, bereaved families lit lanterns and offered prayers at around 1 a.m. when the disaster occurred.
