2024-09-24 23:44:00
A 22-year-old high school teacher was arrested for attempting to take up-a-skirt photos at Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo's Toshima Ward.
2024-09-24 23:15:00
Due to a fatal accident that occurred between Higashifussa Station and Haijima Station, JR Hachiko Line has suspended operations on both lines between Hachioji Station in Tokyo and Koma River Station in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture. According to JR East, operations are expected to resume around 11:30 pm.
2024-09-24 22:58:00
On the 24th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Waterworks Bureau urged people in Sumida and Minato Wards in Tokyo not to drink tap water after a foul odor was confirmed in the area.
2024-09-24 22:23:00
At around 10:09 pm on the 24th, an earthquake measuring 4 on the Japanese seismic scale was observed in Hokkaido. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2024-09-24 22:13:00
An earthquake occurred at around 10:09 pm on the 24th. The following areas were observed to have seismic intensity levels of 4 or higher. ▼Seismic intensity level 4 in central and northern Rumoi. Please pay attention to future information.
2024-09-24 22:07:00
In Kutegawacho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where several homes were washed away by river flooding, search efforts for residents who could not be contacted were still ongoing on the 24th, three days after a special heavy rain warning was issued on September 21st.
2024-09-24 21:29:00
Ayu dishes were treated to local elementary school students ahead of the start of the "ayuyan" fishing event, a traditional fishing method in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, which involves setting up large-scale fishing nets in the river, scheduled for late next month.
2024-09-24 21:05:00
According to police and firefighters, on the 24th, during a search at the site of a landslide in Otani-cho, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, one person was found in the rubble and rescued just before 8 pm, but was later confirmed dead. Police are working to confirm the identity of the person and are investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-24 20:43:00
In an incident this month in which an elderly parent and child were tied up and had cash and other belongings stolen from a home in Saitama City by several men who broke into the home, the arrested construction worker stated during questioning, "I applied for a part-time job online. It was my first time meeting all the members who broke into the home with me," according to interviews with investigators.
2024-09-24 20:36:00
In a lawsuit filed by five people in Miyagi Prefecture who were seeking compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenic Protection Law, a settlement was reached on the 24th in which the government apologized to four of the plaintiffs and paid them approximately 16.5 million yen each, including compensation. However, the woman who co-chaired the plaintiffs' group said that a settlement is not possible at this stage, and negotiations will continue.
2024-09-24 20:36:00
When organs are donated from brain-dead donors, some patients have had to forgo transplant surgery due to the lack of a system in place at the medical institution. A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare revealed that in 2023, a total of more than 500 people had to forgo transplants for six organs, including the heart and lungs. Experts say, "We need to take urgent measures, such as increasing the number of medical institutions that can perform the surgery."
2024-09-24 20:11:00
The University of Tokyo has officially decided to raise tuition fees by more than 100,000 yen for students entering next academic year.
2024-09-24 20:02:00
Makoto Nakayama (28), the younger brother of Miki Nakayama (31) of Machino Town, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, whose safety is unknown due to the record-breaking heavy rains in Ishikawa Prefecture, continues to wait for his sister to return home in temporary housing.
2024-09-24 20:00:00
In Kutegawacho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where several homes were washed away by river flooding, search efforts for residents who could not be contacted were still ongoing on the 24th, three days after a special heavy rain warning was issued on September 21st.
2024-09-24 19:26:00
In a lawsuit brought by "A-bomb survivors" who were not recognized as A-bomb victims because they were outside the area designated by the government when the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki and Nagasaki Governor Oishi announced on the 24th that they had appealed the ruling that recognized some of the plaintiffs as A-bomb survivors. In response, the plaintiffs' side also appealed.
2024-09-24 19:13:00
In Kutegawacho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where several homes were washed away by river flooding, search efforts for residents who could not be contacted were still ongoing on the 24th, three days after a special heavy rain warning was issued on September 21st.
2024-09-24 19:10:00
Following Sekiwake Onosato's second victory in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, securing his promotion to Ozeki, cheers of joy have been erupting from his alma mater, Niigata Prefectural Marine High School in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture.
2024-09-24 18:49:00
In an accident last year in Kishiwada City, Osaka, in which an 80-year-old mother and her blind son were hit by a car driven by a drunk driver and the mother was killed, the Sakai Branch of the Osaka District Court sentenced the 31-year-old defendant, who was charged with dangerous driving resulting in death or injury, to 12 years in prison, stating that he "clearly showed a disregard for drunk driving."
2024-09-24 18:38:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, was scheduled to visit Ishikawa Prefecture for two days from the 28th of this month as her first solo official duty in a local area, and was scheduled to inspect the progress of recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Shika Town and Nanao City. However, the visit was canceled in response to the extensive damage caused in Ishikawa Prefecture by record-breaking heavy rains.
2024-09-24 18:08:00
In Kutegawacho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where several homes were washed away by river flooding, search efforts for residents who could not be contacted were continuing on the 24th, three days after a special heavy rain warning was issued on the 21st of this month.
2024-09-24 18:01:00
According to the three-month forecast released by the Japan Meteorological Agency on the 24th, some areas will experience unseasonably hot weather in early October, and the period when autumn is felt is expected to be shorter this year. On the other hand, winter atmospheric pressure patterns are expected to strengthen in the winter, and snowfall is expected to be normal or above normal on the Japan Sea side.
2024-09-24 17:40:00
Regarding the redevelopment of the outer gardens of Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, the developer has presented a revised plan to preserve the trees. The National Committee of ICOMOS, an advisory body to UNESCO, which is calling for the redevelopment to be halted, has pointed out problems, such as "not enough research has been done into the impact that this will have on the ginkgo tree-lined avenue."
2024-09-24 16:39:00
In Kutegawa-cho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, family and acquaintances of Yoshimi Tsubasa, a third-year junior high school student, whose safety is unknown, are continuing to search for him.
2024-09-24 16:32:00
On the night of the 23rd, a machine called an "auto cashier" containing approximately 6 million yen in cash was stolen from a post office in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. Security cameras showed at least three people carrying the 200 kg machine away in about a minute, and the police are investigating.
2024-09-24 16:24:00
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of Torishima just after 8 a.m. on the 24th, and a temporary tsunami warning was issued for the Izu and Ogasawara islands. Experts have pointed out that the tsunami observed from the earthquake off the coast of Torishima may have been caused by a "trapdoor fault rupture," in which magma rises from underground in an undersea volcano, causing the seafloor to rise.
2024-09-24 15:44:00
In Kutegawacho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where several homes were washed away by river flooding, search efforts for residents who could not be contacted were continuing on the 24th, three days after a special heavy rain warning was issued on the 21st of this month.
2024-09-24 15:34:00
In fiscal year 2022, child consultation centers handled over 214,800 inquiries regarding child abuse.
2024-09-24 15:17:00
In Kutegawacho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where several homes were washed away by river flooding, search efforts for residents who could not be contacted were continuing on the 24th, three days after a special heavy rain warning was issued on the 21st of this month.
2024-09-24 15:16:00
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of Torishima just after 8 a.m. on the 24th, and a temporary tsunami warning was issued for the Izu and Ogasawara islands. Experts have pointed out that the tsunami observed from the earthquake off the coast of Torishima may have been caused by a "trapdoor fault rupture," in which magma rises from underground in an undersea volcano, causing the seafloor to rise.
2024-09-24 14:22:00
In a case where a customer was stabbed and seriously injured at an anime song event held in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, it was revealed by an investigator that the arrested 38-year-old suspect had visited the event with a knife. It is believed that he had known the victim for some time, and the police are investigating further, as it is possible that the attack was planned.
2024-09-24 13:21:00
On the 23rd, a Russian military patrol plane violated Japanese airspace three times near Rebun Island in Hokkaido, and for the first time, an Air Self-Defense Force fighter jet used a device that emits heat and light called a flare as a warning. The Ministry of Defense claims that the flare was used because the patrol plane did not follow warnings by radio, etc., and has lodged a very strong protest against Russia, continuing to be on alert and watch.
2024-09-24 12:53:00
The sentencing hearing for Mizuhara Ippei, a former interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers who is accused of bank fraud and other crimes for allegedly making illegal transfers from Shohei Ohtani's bank account, has been postponed from the original date of next month to December of this year.
2024-09-24 12:40:00
In Kutegawacho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where several homes were washed away by river flooding, search efforts for residents who could not be contacted were continuing on the 24th, three days after a special heavy rain warning was issued on the 21st of this month.
2024-09-24 12:15:00
In Kutegawacho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where several homes were washed away by river flooding, search efforts for residents who could not be contacted were continuing on the 24th, three days after a special heavy rain warning was issued on the 21st of this month.
2024-09-24 12:07:00
A little after 8:00 a.m. on the 24th, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of Torishima, and a temporary tsunami warning was issued for the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. After that, as the change in tide levels became smaller, the Japan Meteorological Agency lifted the tsunami warning at 11:00 a.m.
2024-09-24 12:06:00
In response to past data tampering and other irregularities in JR East's vehicle maintenance, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism began a special safety audit of the company based on the Railway Business Act from the morning of the 24th.
2024-09-24 11:39:00
Following the earthquake off the coast of Torishima and the issuance of a tsunami warning, the Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at 10:20 a.m. The tsunami warning was lifted at 11 a.m. We will provide you with more information on future precautions that were explained at the conference.
2024-09-24 11:19:00
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2024-09-24 11:13:00
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred just after 8 a.m. today off the coast of Torishima, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the Izu and Ogasawara islands. The tsunami warning was lifted at 11 a.m. after the tide levels became smaller.
2024-09-24 11:12:00
Following the earthquake off the coast of Torishima and the issuance of a tsunami warning, the Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at 10:20 a.m. The tsunami warning was lifted at 11 a.m. We will provide you with more information on future precautions that were explained at the conference.
2024-09-24 10:02:00
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred off the coast of Torishima just after 8:00 a.m. on the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the Izu and Ogasawara Islands. The expected height of the tsunami is 1 meter. The tsunami has already arrived. At Yaene, Hachijojima, where a tsunami warning has been issued, a 50 cm wave was observed at 8:58 a.m. In coastal areas where a tsunami warning has been issued, please stay away from the coast and river mouths and do not go near them. Do not go to check on the situation.
2024-09-24 09:45:00
Following the issuance of the earthquake and tsunami warnings with an epicenter off the coast of Torishima, the Japan Meteorological Agency will hold a press conference at 10:20 a.m. to explain future precautions to take.
2024-09-24 09:16:00
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred off the coast of Torishima just after 8:00 a.m. on the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the Izu and Ogasawara Islands. A 50cm tsunami was observed at 8:58 a.m. in Yaene, Hachijojima, where a tsunami warning has been issued. Please stay away from coasts where a tsunami warning has been issued, and do not approach the shore or river mouths. Do not go to check on the situation.
2024-09-24 09:15:00
An earthquake occurred at around 8:14am on the 24th. The epicenter was off the coast of Torishima, the depth of the epicenter was 10km, and the magnitude of the earthquake was estimated to be 5.9. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands at 8:20am. Live footage of the coasts of various areas is being streamed.
2024-09-24 08:12:00
Late on the night of the 23rd, a car and a motorcycle collided at an intersection in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, leaving one of the two men riding the motorcycle dead and the other unconscious and in critical condition. The car ran away from the scene and returned about an hour later, and the police are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run.
2024-09-24 06:08:00
Due to delays in overnight work, the Tsukuba Express had been suspended on both lines between Akihabara Station and Moriya Station since the first train, but operations resumed just now at 5:44 a.m.
2024-09-24 05:20:00
It has been three days since a special heavy rain warning was issued in Ishikawa Prefecture, causing a series of river floods. According to the prefecture, seven people have died in the Noto region so far, and two people are still missing. Search efforts by police and fire departments are ongoing.
2024-09-24 00:29:00
A woman from Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, whose 70-year-old husband is missing, spoke to NHK in an interview on the 23rd.
