2025-01-04 22:57:00
On the evening of the 4th, a house in Miyoshi Town, Saitama Prefecture, burned down and one body was found in the ruins. Police believe that the deceased may be an 84-year-old man who lived in the house and has not been contacted. They are investigating the cause of the fire while confirming his identity.
2025-01-04 22:17:00
There have been a series of accidents while removing snow in various places. It is dangerous to try to remove snow from the roof when there is a large amount of snow piled up. Elderly people in particular should ask for help from others or consider moving to a sturdy building or evacuation shelter as soon as possible.
2025-01-04 22:13:00
Due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure patterns and strong cold air, snow is falling mainly in the mountainous areas of northern Japan, with some areas seeing more than three times the average amount of snow. On the other hand, temperatures are expected to rise from the 6th, so caution is needed against landslides and avalanches caused by melting snow. *In the second half of the article, we will be providing live footage of the snow in various areas.
2025-01-04 21:13:00
On the morning of the 4th, a man in his 70s was found collapsed in a nearby irrigation canal while removing snow from a roof in Itayanagi Town, Aomori Prefecture. He was taken to a hospital but died. Police believe he fell while working and are investigating further.
2025-01-04 21:11:00
Due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure and strong cold air, snow is falling mainly in the mountainous areas of northern Japan, with some areas receiving more than three times the average amount of snow. On the other hand, a rise in temperature is expected from the 6th, so caution is required against landslides and avalanches caused by melting snow.
2025-01-04 20:54:00
The peak of the New Year's rush for people who had spent the holidays in their hometowns or at tourist spots was on the 4th, causing congestion on bullet trains and flights, and causing traffic jams on highways.
2025-01-04 20:12:00
On the evening of the 4th, a fire broke out at a house in Miyoshi Town, Saitama Prefecture, and one of the residents has been unable to be contacted, so police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-01-04 19:06:00
The peak of the New Year's rush for people who had spent the holidays in their hometowns or at tourist spots was on the 4th, causing congestion on bullet trains and flights, and causing traffic jams on highways.
2025-01-04 19:03:00
At around 3:30 p.m. on the 4th, a passerby in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, reported to the fire department that smoke was coming from a two-story building that was both a store and a residence.
2025-01-04 18:49:00
Due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure and strong cold air, snow is falling mainly in the mountainous areas of northern Japan, with some areas receiving more than three times the average amount of snow. On the other hand, a rise in temperature is expected from the 6th, so caution is required against landslides and avalanches caused by melting snow.
2025-01-04 18:24:00
On the 4th, a car crashed into a soba restaurant in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, injuring a customer in his 40s who was outside the restaurant. The driver, a tourist from Hong Kong, said he "mistook the accelerator for the brake," and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-01-04 18:11:00
According to the fire department, a report of a fire at a house in Miyoshi Town, Saitama Prefecture, was received at around 4:30 pm on the 4th. The resident of the house said that "my family is inside," and the police and fire department are currently investigating the matter.
2025-01-04 17:53:00
Due to fallen trees caused by snow, approximately 1,100 homes in Akita Prefecture lost power temporarily on the 4th. After restoration work, the power outage was almost completely resolved by 4:00 pm.
2025-01-04 17:47:00
Due to a fire that broke out along the tracks, Keikyu Railway suspended services on both lines between Yokohama Station and Kamiooka Station from the first train of the day, but services resumed just after 4:30 p.m.
2025-01-04 17:24:00
Due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure patterns and strong cold air, snow is falling mainly along the mountains on the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to western Japan, and in some places the snowfall is more than three times the average. Please be careful of the impact on traffic as people are returning home to their hometowns.
2025-01-04 16:58:00
Due to a fire that broke out along the tracks, Keikyu Railway suspended services on both lines between Yokohama Station and Kamiooka Station from the first train of the day, but services resumed just after 4:30 p.m.
2025-01-04 16:29:00
The oldest person in Japan, and possibly even the world, a woman living in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, passed away on December 29th. She was 116 years old.
2025-01-04 15:13:00
A New Year's fire brigade parade was held in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rains, and demonstrated its water spraying skills in the hope of a peaceful year.
2025-01-04 15:11:00
According to police and fire departments, a car crashed into a soba restaurant in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture on the afternoon of the 4th.
2025-01-04 14:58:00
Power outages occurred in Akita Prefecture due to fallen trees caused by snow, temporarily leaving approximately 1,100 households without power.
2025-01-04 14:33:00
A year has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, but a survey by the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry has found that only around 60% of businesses producing traditional crafts such as Wajima lacquerware in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, have resumed operations.
2025-01-04 13:52:00
From January 1st to January 3rd, there have been a series of cases in Tokyo of elderly people choking on mochi and being taken to hospitals, with two people dying. The Tokyo Fire Department is urging people to be careful, such as cutting mochi into small pieces to make them easier to eat.
2025-01-04 13:47:00
According to the Tohoku Electric Power Network, the power outage occurred in Akita Prefecture just after noon on the 4th, and as of 12:25 p.m., approximately 1,000 households were without power.
2025-01-04 12:03:00
Due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure patterns and strong cold air, snow is falling mainly along the mountains on the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to western Japan, and in some places the snowfall is more than three times the average. Please be careful of the impact on traffic as people are returning home to their hometowns.
2025-01-04 11:58:00
The rush to return home for people who spent the New Year holidays in their hometowns or tourist spots peaks on the 4th, with bullet trains and flights being crowded from the morning.
2025-01-04 11:53:00
Keihin Kyuko Railway has suspended operations on both lines between Yokohama Station and Kamiooka Station due to a fire that broke out along the line. Operations are expected to resume around 2:00 p.m.
2025-01-04 11:46:00
In an effort to eliminate the problem of finding somewhere to leave children once they reach elementary school age, and the resulting difficulty in balancing work and childcare, Toshima Ward in Tokyo will begin an initiative to have first-graders start school earlier from January.
2025-01-04 08:32:00
Keihin Kyuko Railway has suspended operations on both lines between Yokohama Station and Kamiooka Station due to a fire that broke out along the line. There is no prospect of resuming operations.
2025-01-04 06:22:00
Due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure patterns and strong cold air, snow has increased mainly along the mountains on the Japan Sea side from northern Japan to eastern Japan, and in some places the snowfall is more than three times the average. Please be aware of the impact on traffic as people are rushing to return home.
2025-01-04 04:47:00
Due to a fire that broke out along the tracks, Keikyu has suspended service on both lines between Yokohama Station and Kanazawa-Bunko Station from the first train of the day. There is no prospect of resuming service.
