2024-09-20 22:25:00
At around 9:22 pm on the 20th, an earthquake measuring magnitude 4 was observed in Ehime Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2024-09-20 21:54:00
At around 9:22 pm on the 20th, an earthquake measuring magnitude 4 was observed in Ehime Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2024-09-20 21:44:00
On the 18th, a forest fire broke out in Yamaguchi City, and as it continues to spread and approaches a village, the city has ordered 33 households to evacuate. Firefighters will continue to spray water throughout the night to prevent the fire from spreading to houses.
2024-09-20 21:14:00
Regarding the fact that labor market reform is one of the issues in the LDP presidential election, Rengo Chairman Yoshino expressed the view that there is no need to review regulations that would relax dismissal rules in order to protect workers.
2024-09-20 21:01:00
A suspicious object found in a commercial building in the center of Fukuoka City on the morning of the 20th was found to be hazardous by police after investigation. The building's customers were forced to temporarily evacuate, and police are currently investigating the possibility that someone may have placed the suspicious object there.
2024-09-20 20:56:00
On the morning of the 20th, eight students at an elementary school in Kawasaki City complained of headaches and other symptoms after smelling ammonia during a science experiment class, and five of them were treated at a hospital. All of the students are now said to be recovering.
2024-09-20 20:52:00
JR East has announced that data falsification and other irregularities have occurred in the maintenance of conventional line vehicles in the past. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to conduct a special safety audit next week to investigate the safety management system, etc.
2024-09-20 20:44:00
A forest fire broke out in Yamaguchi City on the 18th and is still spreading toward villages along the mountains. As a result, the city has issued evacuation orders to 33 households.
2024-09-20 20:02:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has revealed that it has made duplicate payments to approximately 2,000 people in its "018 Support" program, which provides 5,000 yen per month to people under the age of 18, after a mistake was made in the payment process.
2024-09-20 19:59:00
In a case where a 24-year-old father from Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture, was arrested for murdering his newborn eldest daughter, it was revealed through interviews with people involved that the father had told his common-law wife that he had left the child with an acquaintance he was connected to on social media. The police are investigating the possibility that the father lied to his wife and pretended that he had left the child with her in order to cover up the incident.
2024-09-20 19:46:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government began full-scale operation of a matching app it has been developing to help people hoping to get married meet each other on the 20th.
2024-09-20 19:36:00
Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, announced that it has certified two people who died in the city after the Noto Peninsula earthquake as disaster-related. According to Toyama Prefecture, this is the first time that a disaster-related death has been certified in the prefecture.
2024-09-20 19:34:00
A forest fire broke out in Yamaguchi City on the 18th and is still spreading toward villages along the mountains. As a result, the city has issued evacuation orders to 33 households.
2024-09-20 19:32:00
South of the front, the heat was record-breaking for September. High pressure systems in eastern and western Japan caused temperatures to rise, with Shizuoka City reaching 39.2°C and 143 observation points, nearly one-sixth of the total, experiencing extremely hot days. At 39 points, the highest temperature either broke or tied the September record.
2024-09-20 19:32:00
On the 19th, a slope on the side of a forest road passing through the mountains in the northern part of Shizuoka City collapsed, temporarily blocking the descent of about 200 people, including climbers and construction workers. From the 20th, helicopters were used to transport people who wanted to descend the mountain, and by the evening, more than 140 people had been transported.
2024-09-20 19:29:00
Families of "dementia missing persons" - people who have dementia or are suspected of having it and leave their homes and never return - have launched a new organization which will make recommendations to the national and local governments on issues that may arise if a person remains missing for a long period of time.
2024-09-20 19:19:00
Families of "dementia missing persons" - people who have dementia or are suspected of having it and leave their homes and never return - have launched a new organization which will make recommendations to the national and local governments on issues that may arise if a person remains missing for a long period of time.
2024-09-20 19:07:00
On the 19th, two workers in Sagamihara City were swept away by rainwater while working on a sewer line in a manhole. The two workers have not been found even after a full day. Police and firefighters are continuing their search, expanding the area to include rivers near the site.
2024-09-20 18:54:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, heavy rain is likely to fall in Tohoku, Niigata Prefecture, and Hokuriku through the 22nd, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides, river flooding, and inundation of low-lying areas. A low pressure system that will transform from a typhoon will pass through on the 22nd, which could cause rough weather over a wide area, including Western Japan, so please pay close attention to the latest weather information during the holidays.
2024-09-20 18:51:00
The town of Shonai in Yamagata Prefecture changed the evacuation notice issued to 85 people in 29 households in Senbongi, Karikawa district, to an evacuation order just after 5pm, as the Kyoda River, which runs through the town, has exceeded the flood danger level and is continuing to rise. An evacuation order corresponds to level 4 out of a five-level alert level, and the town is calling for people to evacuate to a shelter set up at the Tachikawa Complex.
2024-09-20 18:50:00
The Autumn National Traffic Safety Campaign will begin on the 21st. In Tokyo, the number of traffic fatalities is on pace to exceed last year's figures, so efforts will be made throughout the city with a focus on preventing pedestrian accidents and promoting the use of bicycle helmets.
2024-09-20 18:40:00
Regarding the Nuclear Regulation Authority's decision not to allow the restart of Japan Atomic Power Company's Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Fukui Prefecture, Chairman of the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan, Hayashi Kingo, who represents major electric power companies, said at a regular press conference that it was an "extremely important decision," but added that the necessity of nuclear power generation remains unshakable, and indicated his intention to support efforts to restart the plant.
2024-09-20 18:34:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. has filed a recall with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for 15 vehicle models, including the Tanto, totaling more than 1.71 million vehicles, citing improper tightening of the bolts securing the seats, which could, in the worst case scenario, cause the seats to move in the event of a collision and prevent them from providing the intended safety performance.
2024-09-20 18:19:00
In June of this year, a 20-year-old US Marine Corps corporal was indicted in Okinawa Prefecture for sexually assaulting and injuring a woman. Following a series of sexual assaults by US soldiers in Okinawa Prefecture, a new system for sharing information between the police and the prefecture was established, and this case was the first such case.
2024-09-20 18:07:00
The village of Sekikawa in Niigata Prefecture lifted the evacuation order issued to 1,216 people in 339 households at 5:25 p.m. due to the increasing risk of landslides.
2024-09-20 18:03:00
Prices of various items have continued to rise this fall. The most notable are rice and chocolate. Food prices are likely to continue to rise in October.
2024-09-20 17:58:00
In a case where a 24-year-old father from Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture, was arrested for murdering his newborn eldest daughter two years ago, it was learned from an interview with an investigator that the common-law wife told police during questioning, "My husband said he had left the child with an acquaintance, and for two years I thought so." The police are investigating the case, believing that the father pretended to have left the child with an acquaintance in order to cover up the incident.
2024-09-20 17:41:00
The city presented special sports awards to medalists with ties to Kawasaki, including Kawasaki resident Kenichiro Fumita, who won a gold medal in wrestling at the Paris Olympics, and the award ceremony was held on the 20th.
2024-09-20 17:32:00
On the morning of the 20th, a series of fires broke out in Sendai City, with roofs of houses burning and exterior walls scorched. At the time, the atmospheric conditions in Miyagi Prefecture were very unstable, and the police are investigating the situation at the scene, assuming that lightning was the cause.
2024-09-20 17:25:00
In January of this year, the Saitama Prefectural Police Headquarters arrested two members of a Cambodia-based fraud ring, including the ring's leader. Both have denied the charges.
2024-09-20 17:14:00
The town of Shonai in Yamagata Prefecture announced at 4pm on the 20th that the Kyoda River, which runs through the town, had reached a dangerous flood level and issued an evacuation notice to 85 people in 29 households in Senbongisugi, Karikawa district, including the elderly. The information corresponds to Level 3 out of a five-level alert level, and the town is opening an evacuation shelter at the Tachikawa Complex and urging people to evacuate early.
2024-09-20 17:08:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, rain clouds developed over the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku and Niigata Prefecture, and a linear rain band also occurred along the coast of Akita Prefecture on the morning of the 20th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, river flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. The front will remain near the Sea of Japan, and there is a risk that the effects of the heavy rain will be prolonged, so please pay attention to the latest weather information.
2024-09-20 16:23:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, will visit Ishikawa Prefecture for two days from September 28th, and will inspect the progress of the recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Shika Town and Nanao City. This will be her first time carrying out official duties in a local area alone.
2024-09-20 16:11:00
Shochiku, a company that produces Kabuki performances, has announced that a company to which it outsources its online shopping site operations has been hit by a ransomware-type computer virus, which demands a ransom, and that the personal information of up to approximately 230,000 people may have been leaked.
2024-09-20 15:51:00
At a tourist farm in Sera Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, a colorful flower painting of Shohei Ohtani was in full bloom, and visitors were rejoicing at the record-breaking achievement.
2024-09-20 15:34:00
Due to heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen had suspended operations on both lines between Fukushima Station in Fukushima City and Shinjo Station in Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture, but has now resumed operations on the entire line.
2024-09-20 15:16:00
A system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect heart abnormalities from video footage of fetuses in the womb has been put into practical use, and it is hoped that this will lead to early detection of diseases.
2024-09-20 14:39:00
On the morning of the 20th, a suspicious object that could be an explosive was found in a commercial building in the center of Fukuoka City, forcing customers to temporarily evacuate. The police dispatched an explosives disposal team to retrieve the suspicious object and are currently investigating it in detail.
2024-09-20 14:39:00
The government announced that it will designate the damage caused by Typhoon Faxai, which brought heavy rain and tornadoes to parts of western and eastern Japan last month, as a "disaster of extreme severity." The government will increase its subsidy rate for the restoration costs of farmland and other areas.
2024-09-20 13:36:00
Following the arrest of the president of the operating company in connection with the sinking of a tourist boat off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, leaving 20 people dead and 6 missing, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 20th, "Once again, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the accident, and my heartfelt sympathies to their families."
2024-09-20 13:19:00
Regarding the incident on the 19th, when a coupling between cars came undone on the Tohoku Shinkansen train traveling through Miyagi Prefecture, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito stated, "This is something that shakes trust in rail transport," and revealed that he had instructed JR East to investigate the cause.
2024-09-20 12:59:00
On the 19th, a slope on the side of a forest road passing through the mountains in the northern part of Shizuoka City collapsed, temporarily blocking the descent of about 200 people, including climbers and construction workers. Since the 20th, the city has been transporting people who wish to descend the mountain by helicopter.
2024-09-20 12:55:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, rain clouds developed over the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku and Niigata Prefecture, and a linear rain band also occurred along the coast of Akita Prefecture on the morning of the 20th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, river flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. The front will remain near the Sea of Japan, and there is a risk that the effects of the heavy rain will be prolonged, so please pay attention to the latest weather information.
2024-09-20 12:43:00
On the morning of the 20th, a fire broke out at a house in Sendai City, with the roof and other parts of the house burning. At the time, the atmospheric conditions in Miyagi Prefecture were very unstable, and based on the situation at the scene, the police are investigating the possibility that it was caused by a lightning strike.
2024-09-20 12:39:00
In eastern and western Japan, south of the front, high pressure has caused temperatures to rise across the country, with Shizuoka City already breaking its September record and experiencing dangerously high temperatures. Please take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-09-20 12:34:00
In connection with a fire in January this year in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, that completely burned down a building housing a motorcycle repair shop and a residence, leaving six people dead and injured, including an elderly couple, the Metropolitan Police Department plans to refer the case to the prosecutor's office on September 20th on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death and injury, on the grounds that the fire was caused by the shop owner spilling gasoline without checking that the lid of a gasoline can was loose.
2024-09-20 12:29:00
On the morning of the 20th, a suspicious object was found in a toilet in a commercial building in the center of Fukuoka City. Police are evacuating customers as it may be an explosive, and have dispatched an explosives disposal team to investigate the object.
2024-09-20 12:01:00
A 40-year-old man was arrested for allegedly taking an elementary school girl into a men's restroom at a shopping center in Yokohama and sexually assaulting her. The girl was abducted when she became separated from her family who were shopping with her, and police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-20 12:00:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, rain clouds developed over the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku and Niigata Prefecture, and a linear rain band also occurred along the coast of Akita Prefecture on the morning of the 20th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, river flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. The front will remain near the Sea of Japan, and there is a risk that the effects of the heavy rain will be prolonged, so please pay attention to the latest weather information.
2024-09-20 11:55:00
According to JR East, due to the heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen has suspended service on both lines between Shinjo Station and Fukushima Station in Yamagata Prefecture, and is expected to resume service around 3:00 pm on the 20th. In addition, as heavy rain is expected on the 21st, the first day of the three-day holiday, there is a possibility that service will be suspended or delayed on both lines between Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station from around noon for the entire day.
2024-09-20 11:49:00
According to JR East, the Akita Shinkansen was temporarily suspended due to the heavy rain, but has now resumed operations.
2024-09-20 11:17:00
Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, lifted the evacuation orders issued for the entire Iwaki area and parts of the Honjo and Ouchi areas at 10:30 a.m. This means that all evacuation orders issued within Akita Prefecture have now been lifted.
2024-09-20 11:10:00
Sekikawa Village in Niigata Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 339 households and 1,216 people in the Yuzawa, Katsura, Owada, Nakatsuka, Jabami, Minami-Naka, and Hokusaka districts at 9:45 a.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. Evacuation shelters have been set up in four locations: Onagawa Nature Center, Kawakita Nature Center, Onagawa District Hometown Hall, and Sekikawa Village Hall. The evacuation orders are Level 4 out of a five-level alert, and the village is being urged to evacuate all residents from dangerous areas.
2024-09-20 10:32:00
Due to heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen has suspended operations on both lines between Fukushima Station in Fukushima City and Shinjo Station in Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture. There is no prospect of resuming operations.
2024-09-20 10:25:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, developed rain clouds are hanging over the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku and Niigata Prefecture, and a linear rain band also occurred along the coast of Akita Prefecture on the morning of the 20th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, river flooding, and inundation of low-lying areas.
2024-09-20 09:02:00
Rain clouds are developing in Tohoku and other areas due to the influence of a front and low pressure, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced "Information on significant heavy rainfall," stating that a linear precipitation band has formed along the coast of Akita Prefecture and extremely heavy rain is continuing to fall in the same area. At this time, extremely heavy rain is also falling in Niigata Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance as there is a risk of a linear precipitation band forming in Yamagata Prefecture during the day.
2024-09-20 07:51:00
According to JR East, the Yamagata Shinkansen has suspended operations on both lines between Murayama Station and Shinjo Station due to the heavy rain. There is currently no prospect of resuming operations.
2024-09-20 07:47:00
According to Akita Prefecture, the Osawa River, which runs through Daisen City, reached a flood danger level at the Osawagojuku Observatory in the city at 6:50 a.m. on the 20th. The prefecture has issued a "flood danger information" as there is a risk of flooding in the Osawa River, and is calling for people to pay close attention to evacuation information issued by Daisen City.
2024-09-20 07:44:00
Rain clouds are developing in Tohoku and other areas due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced "Information on significant heavy rainfall," stating that a linear precipitation band has formed along the coast of Akita Prefecture and extremely heavy rain is continuing to fall in the same area. During the day on the 20th, a linear precipitation band will form in Akita Prefecture as well as Yamagata Prefecture, and the risk of disasters may increase rapidly, so the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance.
2024-09-20 07:21:00
In a case in which a 24-year-old father from Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture, was arrested for murdering his newborn eldest daughter, it was learned through interviews with local government officials that the father and others, who were investigating the girl's whereabouts, explained to the local government office that "I didn't have the money to take care of her, so I left her with an acquaintance."
2024-09-20 06:53:00
According to JR East, due to the heavy rain, the Akita Shinkansen has suspended operations from the first train on the up line between Tokyo Station and Akita Station, and on the down line between Akita Station and Morioka Station.
2024-09-20 06:52:00
On the 19th, a slope beside a forest road passing through the mountains in the northern part of Shizuoka City collapsed, blocking the road, leaving at least 147 people, including climbers and construction workers, unable to descend the mountain. All of them spent the night in mountain huts, and from the morning of the 20th, the city began transporting people who wanted to descend by helicopter.
2024-09-20 06:50:00
It has been revealed that the number of foreign technical intern trainees who have disappeared from their workplaces, among those who are learning skills while working in Japan, reached a record high of over 9,700 last year. One of the reasons for this is said to be that in principle, "transfers" to change the place of work are not permitted, and the government has begun to take measures.
2024-09-20 06:39:00
Rain clouds are developing in Tohoku due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced "Information on significant heavy rain" as a linear precipitation band has formed along the coast of Akita Prefecture and extremely heavy rain is continuing to fall in the same place. Heavy rain is expected to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku from the day after tomorrow onwards, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river levels.
2024-09-20 06:15:00
At 5:15 a.m. on the 20th, Yurihonjo City in Akita Prefecture issued evacuation orders for landslide warning zones and areas at risk of flooding in the Iwaki area, citing a high risk of landslides and flooding. The information is at level 4 out of a five-level alert level, and Yurihonjo City is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-09-20 05:07:00
On the 19th, a coupling between carriages came undone on the Tohoku Shinkansen train while it was running in Miyagi Prefecture. The mechanism is designed to keep the train from coming undone while it is running at high speed, and the cause is still unknown. JR East is continuing a detailed investigation.
2024-09-20 00:01:00
Regarding the ocean release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the government plans to expand monitoring under the IAEA framework. In light of this, final arrangements are underway with China to resume imports of Japanese fishery products.
