2024-09-23 23:04:00
Experts' analysis of the site in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, where record-breaking rains caused a landslide on a slope near a tunnel, killing two people, has revealed that the upper part of the slope had collapsed during the Noto Peninsula earthquake on New Year's Day. Experts say the earthquake may have contributed to the slope's collapse.
2024-09-23 22:26:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a light truck and a day care center shuttle vehicle collided head-on at an intersection in Rokunohe Town, Aomori Prefecture, killing three elderly people in the vehicle and injuring four others.
2024-09-23 22:03:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 3:00 p.m. on the 23rd, seven people had died in the prefecture and two were still missing.
2024-09-23 20:47:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 3:00 p.m. on the 23rd, seven people had died in the prefecture and two were still missing.
2024-09-23 20:28:00
Takashi Izumi (71), the husband of Yuko Izumi (68) of Kurekawa-cho, Wajima City, who has not been able to be contacted and whose safety is unknown, said in an interview on the 23rd, "It all happened so quickly, and I was stunned to see my wife swept away along with the house. I hope she is found soon."
2024-09-23 19:53:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 3:00 p.m. on the 23rd, seven people had died in the prefecture and two were still missing.
2024-09-23 19:12:00
Kiyoshi Tsubasa (14), a third-year junior high school student from Kutsugawa-cho, Wajima City, was alone in his home, which was swept away by the flooding of the Tsukada River near the 21st, and could not be contacted.
2024-09-23 19:00:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 3:00 p.m. on the 23rd, seven people had died in the prefecture and two were still missing.
2024-09-23 18:53:00
The recent heavy rains caused flooding in temporary housing complexes built after the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Four of the six affected complexes were in areas that were at risk of flooding or landslides according to hazard maps, and the prefecture has said it needs to investigate whether evacuation calls were made appropriately.
2024-09-23 18:22:00
Among those affected by the recent heavy rains are those who lost loved ones in the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
2024-09-23 18:08:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 3:00 pm on the 23rd, a total of seven people have died as a result of the recent heavy rains, six in Wajima City and one in Suzu City. In addition, two people are still missing in Suzu City and Noto Town. In addition, a total of 12 people have been injured in Suzu City and Noto Town. In addition to the missing people, the prefecture has released the names of four men and women whose safety is unknown in Wajima City and Suzu City, and is calling for information.
2024-09-23 17:17:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, lifted the evacuation order issued to 8,867 households and 18,180 people in 12 districts of the city at 3:21 pm. With this, all evacuation orders issued in Wajima City have been lifted. Evacuation orders remain in place for the entire city of Suzu in Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-09-23 17:08:00
This month, a group of three broke into a house in Saitama City, tied up an elderly parent and child, and fled after stealing their wallets and other items. A construction worker in his 20s was arrested by police on suspicion of robbery and assault. The group had been visiting the construction site after communicating with them via a highly confidential communication app, and police are investigating the group as a group of "illegal part-time workers."
2024-09-23 17:04:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 3:00 pm on the 23rd, a total of seven people have died as a result of the recent heavy rains, six in Wajima City and one in Suzu City. In addition, two people are still missing in Suzu City and Noto Town. In addition, a total of 12 people have been injured in Suzu City and Noto Town. In addition to the missing people, the prefecture has released the names of five men and women whose safety is unknown in Wajima City and Suzu City, and is calling for information.
2024-09-23 16:16:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 3:00 pm on the 23rd, a total of seven people have died as a result of the recent heavy rains, six in Wajima City and one in Suzu City. In addition, two people are still missing in Suzu City and Noto Town. In addition, a total of 12 people have been injured in Suzu City and Noto Town. In addition to the missing people, the prefecture has released the names of five men and women whose safety is unknown in Wajima City and Suzu City, and is calling for information.
2024-09-23 16:04:00
A memorial service was held on the 23rd in Gero City, where the trailhead is located on the Gifu Prefecture side, ahead of the 10th anniversary on September 27th of the eruption of Mount Ontake, which left a total of 63 dead and missing, making it the "worst volcanic disaster since the war."
2024-09-23 14:38:00
On the 21st, a landslide occurred near the Nakaya Tunnel in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and approximately 10 people, including workers, were stranded and rescued on the 22nd. However, two of them died, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will be investigating the situation at the time and the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
2024-09-23 14:20:00
According to police and fire departments, six people have died in Ishikawa Prefecture so far and two are still missing.
2024-09-23 12:19:00
According to police and fire departments, six people have died in Ishikawa Prefecture so far and two are still missing.
2024-09-23 12:07:00
The Sanyo Shinkansen was suspended for five and a half hours on both lines between Hiroshima and Kokura after a construction vehicle got stuck in a tunnel in Yamaguchi Prefecture. However, according to JR West, services resumed just after 11:30 a.m.
2024-09-23 12:03:00
According to police and fire departments, six people have died in Ishikawa Prefecture so far and two are still missing.
2024-09-23 11:19:00
According to the police and fire department, five people have been confirmed dead in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, due to the record-breaking rains. This brings the death toll in Ishikawa Prefecture to six.
2024-09-23 11:15:00
A report session was held by an organization that supports people born between Filipino women and Japanese men, among others, on the results of a survey it conducted. It was stated that there are cases where people are forced into debt when they travel to Japan, or start working without understanding the employment conditions, and so it was called for measures to be taken.
2024-09-23 10:20:00
The Sanyo Shinkansen has been suspended on both lines between Hiroshima and Kokura since the first train because a construction vehicle got stuck in a tunnel in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Operations are expected to resume after noon, and JR has asked people to check their website for the latest operating information.
2024-09-23 09:19:00
According to JR West, the Sanyo Shinkansen has been suspended on both lines between Hiroshima and Kokura since the first train due to the prolonged maintenance work that began on the night of the 22nd between Asa and Shin-Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Operations are expected to resume after noon, and JR West asks passengers to check their website for the latest operating information.
2024-09-23 09:10:00
According to JR West, the Sanyo Shinkansen has been suspended on both lines between Hiroshima and Kokura since the first train due to the prolonged maintenance work that began on the night of the 22nd between Asa and Shin-Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Operations are expected to resume after noon, and JR West asks passengers to check their website for the latest operating information.
2024-09-23 09:00:00
According to the police and fire department, five people have been confirmed dead in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, due to the record-breaking rains. This brings the death toll in Ishikawa Prefecture to six.
2024-09-23 08:06:00
According to JR West, maintenance work on the Sanyo Shinkansen between Asa and Shin-Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture, which began on the night of the 22nd, is prolonged, so operations have been suspended on both lines between Hiroshima and Kokura since the first train. JR West had expected operations to resume around 8 a.m. on the 23rd, but as the work is continuing, it is now expected to be after 9 a.m. They ask that passengers check their website for the latest operating information.
2024-09-23 06:34:00
According to JR West, due to the prolonged maintenance work on the overhead lines of the Sanyo Shinkansen, which began on the night of the 22nd in Yamaguchi Prefecture, service has been suspended from the first train on both the inbound and outbound lines between Hiroshima Station and Kokura Station in Kitakyushu City. Service is expected to resume around 8:00 a.m. on the 23rd, but further delays may occur depending on future developments. JR West is urging people to check the latest operating information on its website.
2024-09-23 06:16:00
According to the police and fire department, five people have been confirmed dead in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, due to the record-breaking rains. This brings the death toll in Ishikawa Prefecture to six.
2024-09-23 05:57:00
On the 22nd, an accident occurred on a national highway in Gonohe Town, Aomori Prefecture, in which a passenger car and a minivan collided, killing two passengers, a man and a woman.
2024-09-23 05:24:00
A new species of crustacean called amphipod was discovered on the coast of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. It has been named "Pandamerita amphipod" because its black and white pattern resembles that of the giant panda, a popular attraction at a local theme park.
2024-09-23 05:07:00
The annual Brush Festival was held in Kumano Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, which boasts the highest brush production in Japan.
