2024-10-04 23:49:00
In September, employees at a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Kawasaki City were exposed to radioactive material, and one employee's dosimeter showed exposure to the lens of the eye exceeding the annual limit. There has been no health damage or impact on the surrounding area.
2024-10-04 22:11:00
On the 4th, police arrested a 61-year-old office worker on suspicion of murder after he ran over and killed a colleague with a dump truck at a quarry in Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City.
2024-10-04 21:49:00
As the situation in Lebanon becomes increasingly tense, the Ministry of Defense announced that on the night of the 4th, a total of 16 people, including Japanese and French nationals, who were staying in the country and wanted to evacuate overseas, had been transported to neighboring Jordan by Self-Defense Force aircraft.
2024-10-04 21:34:00
Classmates of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea when she was in the first year of junior high school, held a choir practice at their alma mater in Niigata City ahead of a charity concert to pledge a reunion on the 5th in the city.
2024-10-04 21:12:00
Prince and Princess Akishino visited the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens in Kyoto City on the 5th before attending the ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the gardens' opening, and toured the greenhouse, one of the largest in Japan.
2024-10-04 21:11:00
As the situation in Lebanon becomes increasingly tense, interviews with relevant parties have revealed that a dozen people, including Japanese, who were staying in the country have just evacuated to neighboring Jordan on a Self-Defense Force aircraft.
2024-10-04 21:05:00
On the 4th, prosecutors decided not to indict the 33-year-old daughter who was arrested last month for stabbing the former president of Yamaha Motor Co., a major motorcycle manufacturer, with a kitchen knife at a home in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
2024-10-04 20:34:00
On the evening of the 4th, what appeared to be an unexploded bomb was found at a construction site in Kita Ward, Tokyo, and residents were urged to evacuate. However, it was later determined that there was no risk of explosion and the bomb has already been removed.
2024-10-04 20:33:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has announced that more than 60 people in Wajima City, where heavy rains in September caused flooding in many homes, have expressed a desire to evacuate to other municipalities, and that these people will be evacuated by mid-October.
2024-10-04 20:29:00
On the evening of the 4th, a report was received that something a man had placed had exploded in a park in Kita-ku, Tokyo, and traces of an explosion were found. No one was injured, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-10-04 20:10:00
"Immigrants are eating cats," said Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a television debate in the US presidential election held on September 10th, and the unfounded information continues to spread. This information, which may seem like an outlandish statement, has been spreading since before the debate, apparently from politicians and influencers close to Trump. It has even led to bomb threats being made in the town where the story took place. We have investigated how the information originated and spread. (An updated version of the article published on September 21st)
2024-10-04 19:52:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 3:00 p.m. on the 4th, 14 deaths have been confirmed in the Noto region due to the record-breaking rains that occurred on the 21st of last month.
2024-10-04 19:23:00
On the morning of the 4th, a train derailed between Kuniyoshi Station and Kazusa-Nakagawa Station on the Isumi Railway, which connects Isumi City and Otaki Town in Chiba Prefecture. None of the 100 or so passengers were injured, but the Isumi Railway will suspend operations on the entire line on the 5th and 6th and will provide replacement bus transportation.
2024-10-04 19:05:00
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, at around 4:20 p.m. on the 4th, a construction worker at a construction site in Akabane-nishi, Kita-ku, Tokyo, called 110 to report that "there was what appeared to be an unexploded bomb."
2024-10-04 18:59:00
When the Meteorological Observatory conducted an on-site investigation into the strong winds that occurred in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture on the evening of the 3rd, it found that damage to buildings and other structures had spread in a north-south direction.
2024-10-04 18:54:00
On the morning of the 4th, a train derailed between Kuniyoshi Station and Kazusa-Nakagawa Station on the Isumi Railway, which connects Isumi City and Otaki Town in Chiba Prefecture. None of the 100 or so passengers were injured, but the Isumi Railway will suspend all services on the line from the first train on the 5th and will operate substitute buses.
2024-10-04 18:53:00
According to a call received by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, at around 5:20 p.m. on the 4th, a report was made that "something placed by a man had exploded" at Shimizazaka Park in Jujo-Nakahara, Kita-ku, Tokyo.
2024-10-04 18:52:00
On the 4th, the autumn rain front and low pressure will cause atmospheric conditions to become unstable across the country, and caution is needed against strong gusts of wind such as lightning strikes and tornadoes in the Tokai, southern Kyushu, and Amami regions, as well as Okinawa Prefecture. On the other hand, there will be large temperature fluctuations on the 4th, with daytime highs in the Kanto region and other areas reaching midsummer temperatures of over 30 degrees, so it is important to be careful about managing your health.
2024-10-04 18:51:00
Tokyo has passed the first ordinance in the country to prevent customer harassment, such as nuisance behavior from customers, also known as "customer harassment."
2024-10-04 18:50:00
The search for a 31-year-old woman from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, whose safety is unknown after record-breaking rains, was temporarily suspended due to the rain but continued on the 4th with a team of 300 people.
2024-10-04 18:33:00
Following the acquittal of Iwao Hakamada in a retrial for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago, approximately 350 legal researchers have issued a statement calling for legal reform of the criminal justice system.
2024-10-04 18:32:00
Last month, a 29-year-old company employee, believed to be a "lookout," was arrested in connection with a robbery and assault case in which several men broke into a house in Nerima Ward, Tokyo. This is the fourth person to be arrested in this case, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the whereabouts of another man who is still on the run.
2024-10-04 18:22:00
Regarding the issue of harmful PFAS, a type of organic fluorine compound, being detected one after another in Chiba Prefecture, Kashiwa City has revealed that in an expanded additional investigation, it has found concentrations of PFAS exceeding the national provisional target value in more than 50 new wells.
2024-10-04 18:18:00
A bill compiled by a cross-party group of lawmakers to provide new compensation to victims who were forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenic Protection Law has been broadly agreed upon by both the ruling and opposition parties to be submitted to the current extraordinary Diet session for a vote, and is expected to be passed within the session, which ends on the 9th.
2024-10-04 18:12:00
The former president of a real estate company who was found not guilty in an embezzlement case investigated by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has filed a complaint with the Osaka High Public Prosecutors' Office against the chief prosecutor of the special investigation division who led the investigation at the time, alleging that he condoned the prosecutor in charge of the investigation and committed assault and battery on a special public official.
2024-10-04 17:51:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a number of homes suffered flooding due to record-breaking rains last month, an investigation began on the 4th to visit homes in flooded areas to assess the extent of the damage.
2024-10-04 17:43:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi revealed that on the 2nd, Prime Minister Ishiba had called Takuya Yokota, head of the Association of Families of Victims Abducted by North Korea, and others to congratulate him on his inauguration, and emphasized that "we will work decisively with all our might to ensure that all victims return home as soon as possible."
2024-10-04 17:39:00
October 5th marks two weeks since the record-breaking rains in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture caused a series of landslides and flooding. There is a growing movement to donate money in various forms to support the affected areas.
2024-10-04 17:16:00
On the 2nd, sink faucets and toilet drainage pipes were found missing from several park toilets in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, and the ward contacted the police, suspecting that they had been stolen.
2024-10-04 16:55:00
On the evening of the 3rd, a strong gust of wind that could have been a tornado occurred in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, causing damage including broken glass injuring children and blowing off roofs. In response, the Meteorological Observatory and Hamamatsu City have been conducting on-site investigations since the 4th.
2024-10-04 16:38:00
Tokyo has passed the first ordinance in the country to prevent customer harassment, such as nuisance behavior from customers, also known as "customer harassment."
2024-10-04 15:56:00
Tokyo has passed the first ordinance in the country to prevent customer harassment, such as nuisance behavior from customers, also known as "customer harassment."
2024-10-04 15:25:00
In light of the problem of politics and money, the LDP has decided to establish a new body, the Political Reform Headquarters, directly under the president, to further consider political reforms. Discussions are expected to take place on the nature of a third-party body that will check political funds.
2024-10-04 15:14:00
Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa, who is in charge of preparing for the establishment of the Disaster Prevention Agency, has expressed his intention to include measures to strengthen disaster prevention systems in the newly formulated economic measures, which will lead to the establishment of the agency.
2024-10-04 15:10:00
Due to the influence of the autumn rain front and low pressure, atmospheric conditions have become unstable nationwide, causing heavy rainfall in some areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against flooding and landslides in low-lying areas, as well as lightning strikes and tornadoes.
2024-10-04 15:06:00
On the morning of the 4th, a train derailed between Kuniyoshi Station and Kazusa-Nakagawa Station on the Isumi Railway, which connects Isumi City and Otaki Town in Chiba Prefecture. None of the 100 or so passengers were injured, but the Isumi Railway decided to suspend operations on all lines for the entire day of the 4th.
2024-10-04 13:50:00
Training on handling suspicious objects and subduing criminals in the event of a terrorist attack was conducted at a shopping center near Shibuya Station in Tokyo.
2024-10-04 13:16:00
On the night of the 3rd, two men in two cars that collided on the Isewan Expressway in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture, were on the road when they were hit by a car coming from behind, and both died. Police have arrested the 33-year-old company employee who was driving the car that hit the two men on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death, and are currently investigating the exact cause of the accident.
2024-10-04 13:12:00
In the town of Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, where record-breaking rains last month caused a series of flooded homes, residents are being given sandbags to put the mud they have dug out to help prevent further flooding.
2024-10-04 12:58:00
A 23-year-old suspect was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on the 1st of this month for attempting to make purchases using a credit card that was stolen during a robbery and assault case that occurred in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture. It has been revealed that the suspect has stated, "I applied for an illegal part-time job the day before, and was instructed on the stores and products to shop for via a highly confidential app."
2024-10-04 12:35:00
Kurobe Gorge Railway in Toyama Prefecture, affectionately known as the "Trolley Train," was damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and is now running a shuttle service between the starting station and a station reserved for construction workers. With the autumn foliage season approaching, the railway company is setting up a temporary platform for the general public at the station reserved for construction workers, saying, "We want people to enjoy the scenery of the gorge."
2024-10-04 12:33:00
On the evening of the 3rd, a strong gust of wind that could have been a tornado occurred in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, causing damage including broken glass injuring children and blowing off roofs. In response, the Meteorological Observatory and Hamamatsu City have been conducting on-site investigations since the 4th.
2024-10-04 12:18:00
Following the explosion of an unexploded bomb believed to have been dropped by the US military in the past at Miyazaki Airport on the 2nd, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that it would conduct emergency investigations at Miyazaki Airport, as well as four other airports in Sendai, Fukuoka, and Naha that are also located on the sites of former Japanese military facilities.
2024-10-04 12:16:00
On the morning of the 4th, a train derailed between Kuniyoshi Station and Kazusa-Nakagawa Station on the Isumi Railway, which connects Isumi City and Otaki Town in Chiba Prefecture. Approximately 100 passengers were not injured and were transported to a nearby station by bus. The Isumi Railway is still currently out of service on all lines.
2024-10-04 12:02:00
The autumn rain front and low pressure have caused atmospheric conditions to become unstable across the country, and the rain is getting stronger in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced record-breaking rainfall last month. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be careful of flooding and landslides in low-lying areas, as well as lightning strikes and strong gusts of wind such as tornadoes.
2024-10-04 11:44:00
Regarding the issue of Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters Chief Shirai Toshiaki making statements such as "I'm going to kill you" to his subordinates, Chief Shirai apologized at the prefectural assembly held on the 3rd, and revealed that he had received a warning from the National Police Agency and had been notified on the 14th of this month that he would be transferred to the National Police Agency's Commissioner's Office. This is considered a de facto dismissal.
2024-10-04 11:26:00
On the evening of the 3rd, reports of damage believed to be caused by strong winds were received in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, including broken windows and roofs being blown off, and one child sustained minor injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that a strong wind gust similar to a tornado appeared in western Shizuoka Prefecture, and Hamamatsu City and other areas are planning to investigate the damage situation in detail.
2024-10-04 11:22:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has also approved a bill compiled by a cross-party group of lawmakers to provide new compensation to victims who were forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenics Protection Law. The LDP plans to aim for the bill to be passed as soon as possible after the House of Representatives election.
2024-10-04 11:12:00
Two suspects in their 40s who are believed to have been recruiting members in Japan for a Cambodia-based fraud scheme uncovered last year were arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. It is believed that they approached their acquaintances, telling them that there was a job where they could earn a lot of money, and sent them to Cambodia.
2024-10-04 09:40:00
According to the Isumi Railway, which connects Isumi City and Otaki Town in Chiba Prefecture, a crew member contacted them at around 8:10 a.m. between Kuniyoshi Station and Kazusa-Nakagawa Station in Isumi City, saying, "We heard a strange noise while traveling and made an emergency stop of the train." Currently, service is suspended on the entire line between Ohara Station and Kazusa-Nakano Station. There were about 100 passengers on board the train, but there are no reports of injuries so far.
2024-10-04 07:48:00
Police have learned that a 24-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a robbery and assault case in which a group of four broke into a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture on the 1st of this month and stole cash and other items, is believed to have traveled to Tokyo after the incident and escaped in a taxi.
2024-10-04 07:40:00
Due to the influence of the autumn rain front and low pressure, atmospheric conditions have become unstable nationwide, and it is estimated that about 100 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour in Okinawa Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and urged people to ensure their safety.
2024-10-04 07:16:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 7 a.m. near Yonaguni Town in Okinawa Prefecture. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is calling for people to ensure their safety.
2024-10-04 06:44:00
On the evening of the 3rd, reports of damage believed to be caused by strong winds were received in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, including broken windows and roofs being blown off, and one child sustained minor injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that a strong wind gust similar to a tornado appeared in western Shizuoka Prefecture, and Hamamatsu City and other areas are planning to investigate the damage situation in detail.
2024-10-04 06:15:00
Due to the influence of the autumn rain front and low pressure, atmospheric conditions have become unstable across the country, causing rain to fall over a wide area. There is a risk of heavy rain in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, which has experienced record-breaking rainfall, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against flooding and landslides in low-lying areas.
2024-10-04 04:53:00
Police have learned that a 24-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a robbery and assault case in which a group of four broke into a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture on the 1st of this month and stole cash and other items, is believed to have traveled to Tokyo after the incident and escaped in a taxi.
2024-10-04 02:13:00
In order to help university students learn about the appeal of the construction industry, which is facing a shortage of workers, the city of Sapporo held a construction site tour for university students.
2024-10-04 02:04:00
A class was held in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, where professional stuntmen on bicycles reenacted traffic accidents to teach high school students the importance of traffic rules.
