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2024-09-17 22:29:00
Due to the influence of the large typhoon No. 14, winds are getting stronger and rain is falling intermittently in Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture. The typhoon is expected to come closest to Okinawa and Amami on the 18th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against high waves, strong winds, and landslides.
2024-09-17 21:53:00
On the night of the 16th, a man in an apartment in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, was stabbed in the neck with scissors and died, and his 25-year-old partner was arrested as a suspect. The suspect stated that he had "got into an argument with the man," and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-17 21:24:00
In order to prevent the installation of large-scale "mega solar" solar power generation facilities, a plan to expand the area of ββthe national park around Aso-Kuju National Park, which straddles Kumamoto and Oita prefectures, has been approved by the Kumamoto Prefectural Council. This was in response to a request from local governments seeking to preserve the landscape, and according to the Ministry of the Environment, which put together the plan, this is the first case of its kind in the country.
2024-09-17 21:23:00
Regarding the issue of JR Kyushu's ferry "Queen Beetle," which runs between Fukuoka and South Korea, concealing the fact that it had been flooded and continuing to operate the ship, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has ordered the company to dismiss two people, including its safety manager, and has issued a safety order requiring the company to implement countermeasures.
2024-09-17 21:15:00
On the 17th, the Supreme Court decided to reject the appeal of a defendant who had claimed innocence for killing his wife by making it look like she had drowned at a beach in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, seven years ago in 2017, and his 19-year prison sentence will now be finalized.
2024-09-17 20:48:00
On the 14th of this month, a fire broke out on an airport shuttle bus heading to New Chitose Airport on the Do-o Expressway in Eniwa City, Hokkaido. The driver explained to the police that "oil was leaking from near the engine at the rear of the bus." The police will soon be conducting a detailed investigation of the engine and other parts of the bus.
2024-09-17 20:47:00
Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, for which construction has not yet begun in the Shizuoka section, Shizuoka Prefecture decided on the 17th to consent to a "boring survey" to investigate the geology, etc., and informed JR Central of this, stating that consent had been obtained from local governments concerned about the impact on water resources.
2024-09-17 20:43:00
A town council member from Sakai Town in Ibaraki Prefecture was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for sexually assaulting a high school girl he met on social media at a karaoke bar.
2024-09-17 20:01:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will visit Gifu Prefecture for two days from the 14th of next month to attend the opening ceremony of the National Culture Festival and other events.
2024-09-17 20:00:00
Last month, the relative transaction price of rice sold by the JA Group and other groups rose by an average of 17% compared to the same month last year, the highest for August. This was due to a tightening of supply and demand, including a shortage of rice in supermarkets.
2024-09-17 19:58:00
Due to a personal injury accident, Tokyu Oimachi Line services were suspended on both lines between Jiyugaoka Station and Mizonokuchi Station, but services resumed just now at around 7:45 p.m.
2024-09-17 19:52:00
The "Prefectural Land Price Survey," which looked at land prices across the country, was released and the average land price in the "Tokyo metropolitan area," including the city center and surrounding areas, rose 4.6%. The rate of increase has expanded for four consecutive years, due to active real estate transactions.
2024-09-17 19:52:00
On the 16th, a 10-meter-tall cherry tree fell from its roots in a metropolitan park in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. The organization that manages the park will investigate the fallen tree on the 17th and will also investigate other trees in the park to see if there are any abnormalities.
2024-09-17 19:45:00
In order to prevent nuisance behavior on the streets during Halloween, Shinjuku Ward in Tokyo has decided to ban drinking on the streets around Kabukicho from the evening of October 31st until the morning of the following day.
2024-09-17 19:38:00
On the 17th, just after noon, about 20 students who were practicing for the sports festival on the grounds of a high school in Hiroshima City complained of symptoms that appeared to be heat stroke, and four of them were taken to the hospital. All of them are showing signs of recovery and are not in any danger of dying.
2024-09-17 19:30:00
A police funeral was held on the 17th for two police officers who were swept away by the muddy waters of a flooded river while on their way to rescue people in a patrol car during record-breaking rains in Yamagata Prefecture in July this year, with colleagues biding their farewells with grief.
2024-09-17 19:27:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced on the 17th that a malfunction occurred in the camera attached to the equipment during the test removal of nuclear fuel debris that began on the 10th of this month, preventing the planned work from being carried out. TEPCO has suspended the work and is trying to identify the cause and restore operations, with no prospect of resuming the work.
2024-09-17 19:20:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has announced measures to prevent recurrence in the wake of a series of problems surrounding supplements containing red yeast rice ingredients. In order to change the company's awareness of quality and safety, the company has clarified which departments are responsible, and is working to break away from its reliance on the founding family and implement fundamental reforms to its governance.
2024-09-17 19:18:00
On the 17th, it will be 22 years since the first Japan-North Korea summit, in which North Korea admitted to the abduction of Japanese citizens. As the families of the victims waiting for their return are getting older, the families of the victims have started a signature campaign in Tokyo, calling for a quick resolution to the issue.
2024-09-17 19:14:00
Due to the influence of the large typhoon No. 14, winds are getting stronger and rain is falling intermittently in Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture. The typhoon is expected to approach Okinawa and Amami on the 18th as it continues to develop, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against high waves, strong winds, and landslides.
2024-09-17 19:05:00
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is conducting joint training with the French Army in Miyagi Prefecture and other areas, the first of its kind in Japan, and on the 17th, part of it was opened to the press.
2024-09-17 19:02:00
Seven members of the quasi-gang "Chinese Dragon" were arrested for repeatedly committing violent acts every day in front of an Apple store where a new iPhone model was released last September, disrupting the store's operations. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, which it believes was triggered by a dispute between groups trying to buy up the latest models for the purpose of reselling them.
2024-09-17 19:01:00
In Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, where land prices continue to rise, this is affecting the lives of residents, including increasing rents for rental properties.
2024-09-17 18:57:00
The legal team for Iwao Hakamada, whose death sentence was finalized for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago, submitted a request to the Shizuoka District Public Prosecutors Office ahead of the verdict in his retrial, which is scheduled to be handed down on September 26, requesting that he not appeal if he is acquitted.
2024-09-17 18:36:00
The Prefectural Land Price Survey, which looked at land prices across the country, was released, and the national average land price rose 1.4% compared to last year, marking the third consecutive year of increase. The upward trend is strengthening nationwide, including not only major metropolitan areas but also regional cities and tourist destinations. Many of the top locations with high land price increases are in Okinawa Prefecture, which is popular with immigrants, as well as Hokkaido and Kumamoto Prefecture, where semiconductor factory construction is underway.
2024-09-17 18:30:00
Due to a fatal accident, Tokyu Oimachi Line has suspended operations on both lines between Jiyugaoka Station and Mizonokuchi Station since around 6:15 pm. Operations are expected to resume around 7:45 pm.
2024-09-17 18:23:00
On the 17th, the Agency for Cultural Affairs released the results of a "public opinion survey on the national language." Over 80% of people answered that they "don't mind" the use of "mattari" instead of "slowly and leisurely" and "gatsuri" instead of "solidly and a lot," showing that these expressions have become widely accepted. In addition, over 60% of people answered that they "don't read" books, meaning that almost two out of three people do not read books, and it appears that people are becoming less interested in reading.
2024-09-17 18:19:00
The results of this year's land price survey were released, showing that residential land prices in Ishikawa Prefecture fell for the first time in four years. The 10 locations with the largest declines in both residential and commercial land prices nationwide were all disaster-stricken areas in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures.
2024-09-17 18:18:00
The Prefectural Land Price Survey, which looked at land prices across the country, was released, and the national average land price rose 1.4% compared to last year, marking the third consecutive year of increase. The upward trend is strengthening nationwide, including not only major metropolitan areas but also regional cities and tourist destinations. Many of the top locations with high land price increases are in Okinawa Prefecture, which is popular with immigrants, as well as Hokkaido and Kumamoto Prefecture, where semiconductor factory construction is underway.
2024-09-17 17:44:00
A survey by the Agency for Cultural Affairs found that over 80% of people said they didn't mind the use of "mattari" to express "slowly and leisurely" and "gatsutsu" to express "solidly and a lot," indicating that these expressions have become widely accepted.
2024-09-17 17:17:00
The Prefectural Land Price Survey, which looked at land prices across the country, was released, and the national average land price rose 1.4% compared to last year, marking the third consecutive year of increase. The upward trend is strengthening nationwide, including not only major metropolitan areas but also regional cities and tourist destinations. Many of the top locations with high land price increases are in Okinawa Prefecture, which is popular with immigrants, as well as Hokkaido and Kumamoto Prefecture, where semiconductor factory construction is underway.
2024-09-17 17:00:00
A survey by the Agency for Cultural Affairs found that over 80% of people said they didn't mind the use of "mattari" to express "slowly and leisurely" and "gatsutsu" to express "solidly and a lot," indicating that these expressions have become widely accepted.
2024-09-17 16:40:00
During the test removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which began on September 10, Tokyo Electric Power Company announced on the 17th that a malfunction occurred that meant the camera attached to the device was unable to adequately check the images, meaning that the planned work could not be carried out. TEPCO is investigating the cause, and has no prospect of continuing the work after the 18th.
2024-09-17 16:30:00
On the morning of the 17th, a woman was found bleeding from her stomach in an apartment in Sendai City and was taken to the hospital. She was conscious when she was taken to the hospital, and the police believe that she was stabbed by someone with a knife and are investigating the case as an attempted murder.
2024-09-17 15:57:00
In August last year, two elementary school students on a summer camp were hit by a water slide at a leisure facility in Onan Town, Shimane Prefecture, resulting in the death of an 8-year-old child. Police have referred papers to prosecutors on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death to three people, including a town education board employee who was accompanying the children, for failing to take measures to prevent the accident.
2024-09-17 15:50:00
Nobuaki Tanaka, a conductor known as a leading figure in choral conducting and a long-time leader in the Japanese choral world, including being involved in the founding of the Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus, and a recipient of the Order of Cultural Merit, passed away on September 12. He was 96 years old.
2024-09-17 15:42:00
A large dog that had gone missing in Omitama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, was confirmed to have returned to its owner's home in the city on the morning of the 17th.
2024-09-17 15:03:00
Police have arrested a truck driver from Nagoya City in connection with the hit-and-run incident that killed a man working on the shoulder of the Tomei Expressway in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on the 16th. During questioning, the driver reportedly said, "I didn't know there was anyone there."
2024-09-17 14:58:00
According to JR East, JR Chuo Line Rapid trains and JR Chuo and Sobu Local trains, which had been suspended due to a fatal accident at Nishi-Ogikubo Station, have resumed full service on all lines as of 2:45pm.
2024-09-17 14:41:00
During the test removal of nuclear fuel debris from Unit 2 of the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which began on September 10, it became impossible to confirm the images from the camera attached to the removal device on the 17th, and interviews with people involved have revealed that the planned work could not be carried out. TEPCO is investigating the cause, and there is no prospect of resuming operations.
2024-09-17 12:08:00
A large dog that had gone missing in Omitama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, was confirmed to have returned to its owner's home in the city on the morning of the 17th. The city is calling on people who keep large dogs to keep them in a locked cage.
2024-09-17 11:35:00
The large typhoon, No. 14, is likely to develop and approach Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture on the 18th. Winds and rain are expected to gradually get stronger in Okinawa and Amami, so please pay attention to the latest weather information and make preparations early.
2024-09-17 11:27:00
The number of people aged 100 or older nationwide is set to increase by nearly 3,000 from 2023 to just over 95,000, the highest number in 54 consecutive years, according to a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare summary.
2024-09-17 07:30:00
JR Takasaki Line had suspended service on both lines between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station due to a fatal accident, but service resumed at 7:12 a.m. In addition, Shonan-Shinjuku Line trains that run directly to the Takasaki Line in the section north of Shinjuku Station had been suspended, but have now resumed service.
2024-09-17 06:57:00
The large typhoon, No. 14, is likely to develop and approach Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture on the 18th. Winds and rain are expected to gradually get stronger in Okinawa and Amami, so please pay attention to the latest weather information and make preparations early.
2024-09-17 06:21:00
According to JR East, due to a fatal accident, JR Takasaki Line has suspended operations on both lines between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station since around 5:30 a.m. on the 17th. As a result, Shonan-Shinjuku Line trains that run directly to the Takasaki Line in the section north of Shinjuku Station have also been suspended.
2024-09-17 02:51:00
On the night of the 16th, a fire broke out on the roof of the Tottori Police Station in Tottori City. No one was injured, but two air conditioner outdoor units were burned, and the police and fire department are investigating the cause of the fire.
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