"I hope this will be a peaceful year" - Voices from disaster-stricken areas [video]
2025-01-01 20:36:00
It has been one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. We have compiled the voices of those who responded to our interviews.
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One year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake: A day of mourning
2025-01-01 20:14:00
It's been one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake on the 1st. A total of 504 people died in this earthquake in Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata prefectures. In the affected areas, a moment of silence was observed at 4:10 pm, the time of the earthquake. Here is a summary of the situation in the affected areas on the 1st.
"I hope this will be a peaceful year" - Voices from disaster-stricken areas [video]
2025-01-01 19:58:00
It has been one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. We have compiled the voices of those who responded to our interviews.
2025 New Year's visits to shrines across the country - making wishes for the new year
2025-01-01 19:45:00
As the new year arrived, many people visited Meiji Shrine in Tokyo for their first visit of the year, putting their hands together in prayer for the new year.
"I hope this will be a peaceful year" - Voices from disaster-stricken areas [video]
2025-01-01 19:00:00
It has been one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. We have compiled the voices of those who responded to our interviews.
One year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake: A day of mourning [Updated regularly]
2025-01-01 18:48:00
Today, New Year's Day, marks one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. A total of 504 people died in this earthquake in Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata prefectures. In the affected areas, a moment of silence was observed at 4:10 p.m., the time of the earthquake. We will provide updates on the situation in the affected areas on the 1st.
Okinawa's Mabuni New Year event to commemorate war dead and pray for peace resumes for the first time in five years
2025-01-01 18:31:00
In Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture, the site of the last fierce battle of the Battle of Okinawa at the end of the Pacific War, an event was held to welcome the New Year with the waving of torches and the ringing of bells in memory of the war dead and in prayer for peace.
Tokyo man in his 70s dies after choking on mochi
2025-01-01 18:26:00
On the 1st, a man in his 70s died in Tokyo after choking on mochi. The Tokyo Fire Department is urging people, especially the elderly and children, to be careful when eating mochi, such as by cutting it into small pieces and chewing it well.
One year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake: A day of mourning [Updated regularly]
2025-01-01 17:48:00
Today, New Year's Day, marks one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. A total of 504 people died in this earthquake in Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata prefectures. In the affected areas, a moment of silence was observed at 4:10 p.m., the time of the earthquake. We will provide updates on the situation in the affected areas on the 1st.
One year after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Ishiba says, "We must expedite recovery and reconstruction to become a disaster prevention powerhouse"
2025-01-01 17:13:00
On January 1, one year after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Ishiba attended a memorial service in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where he expressed his determination to work as one to expedite the recovery and reconstruction of Noto, as well as to advance efforts such as the establishment of a Disaster Prevention Agency, to make Japan the world's leading disaster prevention nation.
"I hope this will be a peaceful year" - Voices from disaster-stricken areas [video]
2025-01-01 16:49:00
It has been one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. We have compiled the voices of those who responded to our interviews.
Elderly person dies while bathing at nursing home in Ichikawa, Chiba. Was the water too hot?
2025-01-01 16:30:00
On the 31st, an 89-year-old woman who was receiving bathing assistance at a special nursing home in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, was transported with full-body burns and later died. The facility said that "the water in the bathtub was very hot," and the police are investigating the situation at the time in detail, as they believe that the bath temperature may have been poorly controlled.
"Lessons from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake not applied to the Noto Peninsula earthquake"
2025-01-01 16:25:00
January 17th marks 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed more than 6,400 people. In a survey of over 1,200 people who experienced the disaster, we asked them if they thought the lessons learned from the Noto Peninsula earthquake had been put to good use. Over half answered that they had not. Experts have pointed out that "We need to take this seriously and use it to improve disaster prevention in the future."
2025 New Year's visits to shrines across the country - making wishes for the new year
2025-01-01 16:06:00
As the new year arrived, many people visited Meiji Shrine in Tokyo for their first visit of the year, putting their hands together in prayer for the new year.
New Year's Day sit-in protest in Nagasaki: "80 years since the atomic bombing, the year to abolish nuclear weapons"
2025-01-01 15:28:00
At Nagasaki Peace Park, about 80 people held a sit-in calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons, and Shigemitsu Tanaka, representative of the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last year, called for "making this 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing the year we eliminate nuclear weapons."
New Year's Celebration Ceremony: The Emperor gives a New Year's greeting
2025-01-01 15:26:00
On New Year's Day, January 1st, a New Year's Celebration Ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace, and the Emperor gave a New Year's address, saying, "I pray for the happiness of the people and the prosperity of the nation."
Three university students rescued after becoming stuck while climbing Mount Jigatake, no life-threatening injuries
2025-01-01 15:03:00
Three university students, both male and female, who were climbing Mount Jigatake in the Northern Alps on the border between Nagano and Toyama prefectures, had been unable to move since the 31st due to strong winds and other factors, but were rescued by a police helicopter on the 1st. All three were able to talk and are said to be in no danger of dying.
Noto Peninsula earthquake: Fault suddenly expands during rupture, rocks may have shifted
2025-01-01 13:47:00
A research team analyzed data on how the fault shifted during the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January last year and found that the rupture initially occurred slowly, but after about 20 seconds, it suddenly spread and the shaking intensified. Experts point out that it is possible that the strongly fixed bedrock was triggered to shift by the surrounding ruptures.
Brazilian Japanese robber murder suspect sells smartphone to buy drugs
2025-01-01 12:32:00
A 78-year-old Japanese man was robbed and murdered in Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, in December. The suspect arrested in the case is believed to have sold two stolen smartphones, according to an interview with the police. Local media reports that the money from the sales was used to buy drugs, and the police are investigating further.
52nd donation from "Gekko Kamen" to fund children orphaned by traffic accidents in Niigata and Sado
2025-01-01 12:19:00
On December 31st, a donation was found to have been delivered to a police box in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, by a person calling himself "Gekko Kamen." This was the 52nd donation from a person calling himself "Gekko Kamen," and the police have decided to use the money to set up a fund for children who have lost their parents in traffic accidents.
Utilizing the latest digital technology to assess the damage situation and carry out recovery work
2025-01-01 12:00:00
It has been one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Companies are using the latest digital technology to quickly assess the damage and expedite recovery efforts.
Snow on New Year's Day mainly in mountainous areas from Hokkaido to Hokuriku More snow expected at the start of the year
2025-01-01 11:48:00
Snow continues to fall mainly in mountainous areas from Hokkaido to Hokuriku on the 1st due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure. Winter atmospheric pressure is expected to continue through the start of the year, and snowfall is expected to increase in mountainous areas. Please be aware of traffic impacts and accidents when removing snow.
About 30% of students from Japan Aviation High School in Ishikawa evacuated to Ome will move to Noto by April
2025-01-01 11:04:00
It has been one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Many students left their hometowns and evacuated to Ome City, Tokyo after their school buildings were damaged in the earthquake. According to an interview with the school, about 30% of students at Japan Aviation High School in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, will return to Noto by April this year, as they are now ready to accept students.
First sunrise of 2025 from above Mount Fuji [Video]
2025-01-01 10:41:00
The first sunrise of the new year could be seen from above Mount Fuji. A little after 6:43 a.m., a bright orange sun appeared over the horizon. The sun gradually rose higher in the sky, and when it lined up with Mount Fuji, it created a fantastical scene.
[Video] Watch the changes in the disaster area through fixed camera footage of Wajima Morning Market Street
2025-01-01 09:53:00
This is the area around Asaichi Street in Wajima City, where a large fire broke out immediately after the earthquake. NHK has been filming from a fixed point since the disaster to observe how the affected area is changing.
Two young people take their first steps towards becoming brides they want to show to their father
2025-01-01 09:43:00
January 1st marks one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Two young people are taking new steps forward. The first is Taniuchi Miku, who lost her father in the earthquake. She got married last April. What was her father's secret wish, and what is love, that she didn't know until she decided to get married? (News Media Division Takano Akane / Kanazawa Bureau Omura Kazuki / Morioka Bureau Kato Sawako)
Snow mainly in mountainous areas from Hokkaido to Hokuriku. Watch out for avalanches and falling snow.
2025-01-01 07:35:00
New Year's Day is expected to be sunny, mainly on the Pacific coast, but snow is expected to continue falling mainly in the mountains from Hokkaido to Hokuriku due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure. Winter atmospheric pressure is expected to continue through the New Year, and snow accumulation is expected to increase in the mountains, so please be careful of avalanches, falling snow, and accidents when removing snow.
One year after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, 84% of respondents said they were worried about the future
2025-01-01 06:36:00
As the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake approaches, NHK conducted a survey of residents of temporary housing, and 84% of them answered that they felt anxious about the future. Experts point out that a major issue is that residents have not been informed of why recovery and reconstruction efforts are not progressing, and that local governments and other organizations need to be more proactive in communicating with them.
Noto Peninsula earthquake: More than 2,100 earthquakes of magnitude 1 or higher in one year - beware of seismic activity
2025-01-01 05:54:00
It's been one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture and the surrounding area, there have been more than 2,100 earthquakes of intensity 1 or higher in the past year, and there was also a magnitude 6.6 earthquake in November last year, so the Japan Meteorological Agency is continuing to call for caution against seismic activity.
Toyama faces challenges in rebuilding homes and dealing with population outflow one year after Noto Peninsula earthquake
2025-01-01 05:18:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred a year ago caused a number of liquefaction-related damages in Toyama Prefecture, but there is no indication of when the government will implement ground improvement measures, and the reconstruction of homes and dealing with population outflow remain issues.
Efforts to rebuild lives and recover are underway, but only half-way through one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake
2025-01-01 04:53:00
It's been one year since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In order to lead to the recovery of the affected areas so that the victims can have a bright future, it is necessary to steadily proceed with the reconstruction of their lives and livelihoods.
Fire breaks out in residential area of Oshiage, Sumida Ward, Tokyo; 10 buildings burned, 2 bodies found
2025-01-01 00:23:00
On the 31st, a fire broke out in a residential area in Oshiage, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, and the fire spread to the surrounding area, burning a total of 10 buildings, and two bodies were found in the ruins. Fires have been occurring one after another, mainly in Tokyo, and with the dry air continuing in the Kanto region, it is necessary to be careful when handling fire.
Their Majesties visit various regions to mark 30 years since the earthquake and 80 years since the end of the war, and promote international friendship at the Expo
2025-01-01 00:01:00
This year marks 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and 80 years since the end of the war. The Emperor and Empress are expected to visit symbolic areas of the earthquake and the last war, as well as host foreign guests visiting Japan for the Osaka-Kansai Expo. It looks set to be a year in which they will interact with people in various regions and also contribute to international goodwill.
