2025-01-14 22:38:00
On the afternoon of the 14th, an Osprey belonging to the US military's Futenma base landed at Okinoerabu Airport in Kagoshima Prefecture, causing a delay in the takeoff of one passenger plane. No prior notice of use of the airport had been filed, and the Kyushu Defense Bureau explained that "there was a warning display on board the plane, so a precautionary landing was made."
2025-01-14 22:03:00
In a case where over 1 billion yen worth of valuables were stolen from Mitsubishi UFJ Bank's safe deposit box, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 46-year-old former branch manager on suspicion of theft for allegedly stealing approximately 20 kilograms of gold bars, worth 260 million yen, from the safe deposit box. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that the money was taken to pawn shops, converted into cash, and used for investment, and will be investigating the details of the incident.
2025-01-14 21:27:00
A committee of experts has recommended that the deaths of 10 people in Ishikawa Prefecture who died after the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day last year be recognized as disaster-related deaths. If the deaths are officially recognized by the local government, the death toll from the Noto Peninsula earthquake is expected to be 515.
2025-01-14 21:06:00
In connection with the case in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, last November in which a 37-year-old Indonesian man was found dead with stab wounds, police have arrested six men, all of Indonesian nationality, on suspicion of murdering the man with a knife while attempting to rob him of his money and valuables.
2025-01-14 20:50:00
A fire broke out in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture on the evening of the 14th, burning several buildings, including homes, and police and firefighters are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
2025-01-14 20:49:00
The government has drawn up the outline of a bill to introduce "active cyber defense" to prevent cyber attacks before they occur. In order to prevent serious damage, the bill includes provisions for the police and the Self-Defense Forces to access the source of the attack and take measures to neutralize it, with prior approval from an independent agency.
2025-01-14 20:40:00
In a case where over 1 billion yen worth of valuables were stolen from Mitsubishi UFJ Bank's safe deposit box, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 46-year-old former branch manager on suspicion of theft for allegedly stealing approximately 20 kilograms of gold bars, worth 260 million yen, from the safe deposit box. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that the money was taken to pawn shops, converted into cash, and used for investment, and will be investigating the details of the incident.
2025-01-14 20:19:00
Volcanic ash is expected in the event of a large-scale eruption of Mount Fuji. If a large amount of volcanic ash accumulates in the Tokyo metropolitan area, there are concerns that it will have a major impact on daily life, including transportation. On the 14th, the Japan Meteorological Agency held its first meeting to consider how to announce information on the areas and amount of volcanic ash that will be affected.
2025-01-14 20:17:00
A 16-year-old former high school student who was arrested for robbing a convenience store in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo last November, was rearrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for his involvement in an attempted robbery at another convenience store on the same day. Two other juveniles were also newly arrested for planning the crime together.
2025-01-14 19:49:00
In a case where over 1 billion yen worth of valuables were stolen from Mitsubishi UFJ Bank's safe deposit box, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 46-year-old former branch manager on suspicion of theft for allegedly stealing approximately 20 kilograms of gold bars, worth 260 million yen, from the safe deposit box. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that the money was taken to pawn shops, converted into cash, and used for investment, and will be investigating the details of the incident.
2025-01-14 19:18:00
Regarding the earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture on the night of the 13th, with shaking of a seismic intensity of 5-weak, the Japan Meteorological Agency has stated that it believes this to be a series of seismic activity following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea in August last year, and has urged people to be on the lookout for earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of around 5-weak over the next week or so.
2025-01-14 19:17:00
In response to the issue of the death of a 25-year-old Takarazuka Revue member, Hankyu Hanshin Holdings announced on the 14th that it would spin off the Takarazuka Revue into a separate company, appoint a majority of its directors from outside the company, and strengthen governance to prevent a recurrence.
2025-01-14 19:15:00
According to the fire department, a fire broke out in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, at around 5:30 pm on the 14th. Ten fire engines have been dispatched to extinguish the fire, but the fire has spread and several buildings are currently on fire. According to the police and fire department, there is currently no information on injuries.
2025-01-14 19:13:00
In a case where over 1 billion yen worth of valuables were stolen from Mitsubishi UFJ Bank's safe deposit box, the Metropolitan Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for a 46-year-old former bank employee on suspicion of theft for allegedly stealing 20 kilograms of gold bars, worth 260 million yen, from the safe deposit box. It is believed that the stolen gold bars were taken to pawn shops and other places to be converted into cash and used for investment, and the details of the case will be investigated.
2025-01-14 19:04:00
Regarding "sexual deepfakes," in which photos of children in yearbooks or on social media are used to create sexually explicit images and videos using AI technology, Tottori Prefecture Governor Hirai has made clear his intention to amend the prefecture's Youth Healthy Development Ordinance to define it as "child pornography" and make it subject to crackdowns.
2025-01-14 19:02:00
A former university student accused of attempted robbery and other charges for breaking into a home in Mitaka, Tokyo while working an illegal part-time job, strangling a man in his 70s and then fleeing the scene has pleaded not guilty to attempted robbery at his first trial, saying, "I broke into the home, but I don't know if an accomplice strangled him."
2025-01-14 19:01:00
According to an NHK opinion poll, the number of people who said they "support" the Ishiba Cabinet was 39%, up one point from the survey conducted last December, while those who said they "do not support" it was 40%, up two points.
2025-01-14 19:00:00
Volcanic ash is expected in the event of a large-scale eruption of Mount Fuji. If a large amount of volcanic ash accumulates in the Tokyo metropolitan area, there are concerns that it will have a major impact on daily life, including transportation. On the 14th, the Japan Meteorological Agency held its first meeting to consider how to announce information on the areas and amount of volcanic ash that will be affected.
2025-01-14 18:54:00
Following the earthquake on the 13th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" and held an evaluation meeting, but concluded that no special disaster prevention measures were necessary and concluded its investigation. Professor Toshitaka Katada of the University of Tokyo Graduate School, who is knowledgeable about resident evacuation behavior, said, "The situation remains such that a major earthquake could occur at any time, and we need to check our preparations, including evacuation."
2025-01-14 18:53:00
In connection with the case in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture last month in which a couple was murdered and a nearby house was set on fire, police have rearrested a 77-year-old suspect who was arrested for trying to evade police questioning after the incident, on suspicion of spreading oil and setting the house on fire.
2025-01-14 18:42:00
A Vietnamese suspect living in Saitama Prefecture was arrested for smuggling cannabis liquid, a liquid containing cannabis ingredients, into Japan by stuffing it into chili sauce bottles. It is believed that cannabis liquid was also smuggled into Japan by switching the contents of cans, and police have seized over 13 kilograms and are currently investigating the details.
2025-01-14 18:34:00
As of January 5, the number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide was 33.82 per medical institution, a significant decrease from the previous week, which was the highest on record. Experts said the reason for the decrease was likely due to the fact that "many medical institutions were closed during the New Year period, and fewer people visited the hospital," but they also called for continued vigilance as the epidemic is continuing.
2025-01-14 18:26:00
In a separate trial in which the ex-wife of a man accused of murdering a company president known as "Don Juan of Kishu" was found not guilty in the first instance, but was instead accused of fraud, it was discovered that a man who was attending the trial had been taking unauthorized photographs of the courtroom and posting them on social media. Taking unauthorized photographs of the courtroom is prohibited by the Criminal Procedure Rules, and the Wakayama District Court is taking action.
2025-01-14 18:22:00
In the case where a man was found dead in a hotel in Susukino, a downtown Sapporo district, two years ago and three people, a father and his daughter, were indicted, the father, who is accused of aiding his daughter in the murder, held his first hearing on charges of aiding and abetting the murder. The father claimed his innocence, saying, "There are a few points that I think are wrong" regarding the charges he was charged with.
2025-01-14 18:05:00
Regarding "sexual deepfakes," in which photos of children in yearbooks or on social media are used to create sexually explicit images and videos using AI technology, Tottori Prefecture Governor Hirai has made clear his intention to amend the prefecture's Youth Healthy Development Ordinance to define it as "child pornography" and make it subject to crackdowns.
2025-01-14 17:53:00
The Tokyo District Court sentenced the former president of a company who was charged with embezzling over 400 million yen that had been entrusted to him for a solar power generation business, and who had maintained his innocence, to six years in prison, ruling that "it is clear that the crime amounted to embezzlement."
2025-01-14 16:55:00
As of January 5, the number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide was 33.82 per medical institution, a significant decrease from the previous week, which was the highest on record. Experts said the reason for the decrease was likely due to the fact that "many medical institutions were closed during the New Year period, and fewer people visited the hospital," but they also called for continued vigilance as the epidemic is continuing.
2025-01-14 16:33:00
January 17 marks 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, in which more than 6,400 people died. A training session was held in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, where firefighters who were involved in rescue operations at the time shared their experiences with younger firefighters.
2025-01-14 15:24:00
On the morning of the 14th, a fire broke out at a house in Yamagata City, and two bodies were found in the ruins. Police believe that the deceased were an elderly couple who lived in the house, and are currently investigating the cause of the fire while confirming their identities.
2025-01-14 14:45:00
On the 14th, it marked 27 years since the murder of a family of three in a home in Gunma Prefecture in 1998, with the wanted suspect still at large. Police have called for information at the local JR Takasaki Station and other locations.
2025-01-14 12:57:00
Regarding the issue of security flaws on the websites of several central government ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, which allowed third parties to illegally use them, Digital Minister Taira indicated his intention to consider revising the guidelines to prevent recurrence.
2025-01-14 12:36:00
A man in his 30s who is believed to have been the mastermind behind the defrauding of 2 million yen in cash from an 80-year-old woman in Tokyo was arrested on suspicion of fraud. The perpetrator is believed to have collected the money through illegal part-time work, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the case.
2025-01-14 12:16:00
In the case of the murder of two junior high school students at a fast food restaurant in Kitakyushu City, prosecutors have decided to have an expert conduct a psychiatric evaluation on the 43-year-old suspect as soon as this week, according to interviews with investigators.
2025-01-14 12:16:00
On the morning of the 14th, a fire broke out in a house in Yamagata City, and two bodies were found in the ruins. The elderly couple who lived in the house have been unable to be contacted, and police are currently working to identify them.
2025-01-14 12:14:00
As a result of the earthquake on the night of the 13th, JR lines in Miyazaki Prefecture suspended services on the Nippo Main Line and Nichinan Line from the first train of the day until just before noon, affecting commuters and students.
2025-01-14 12:13:00
In 2023, a man was found dead in a hotel in Susukino, a downtown Sapporo district, and three parents and children were indicted.The first trial of the father, who is accused of aiding his daughter in the murder, was held, and the father pleaded not guilty, saying, "There are a few points that I think are different" to the charges against him.
2025-01-14 12:10:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the "Mensa-Nentou" New Year's Shinto ritual to ward off evil spirits, in which children dress up as gods and visit local homes, was held for the first time in two years.
2025-01-14 11:58:00
In Miyazaki City, where a seismic intensity of 5.0 was observed in the earthquake on the 13th, a water leak was reported, believed to have been caused by a broken water pipe. On the 14th, contractors were digging up the ground to check the condition of the water pipes and other restoration work was ongoing.
2025-01-14 11:56:00
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is developing a program that can quickly estimate damage to buildings from satellite images after a disaster such as an earthquake occurs. The program will learn data from approximately 200,000 homes damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake, and estimate damage to each building by comparing satellite images before and after the disaster.
2025-01-14 11:50:00
In a case where the former president of Tokyo Women's Medical University was arrested on suspicion of embezzlement for illegally leaking funds in relation to the construction of facilities at the university, it has been learned from an investigation that the former president is believed to have transferred funds to the account of an architect who was an advisor to the university, had a close aide at the time receive the money directly, and then handed it over to himself. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that the former president tried to conceal the flow of the money.
2025-01-14 07:46:00
In response to the earthquake, JR Kyushu has suspended services from the first train on the 14th on the Nippo Main Line between Nobeoka and Miyakonojo, and on the Nichinan Line between Minami-Miyazaki and Shibushi, in order to inspect the tracks.
2025-01-14 06:06:00
In a case where the former president of Tokyo Women's Medical University was arrested on the 13th on suspicion of embezzlement for illegally leaking funds in relation to the construction of facilities at the university, it has been learned from an investigation that the former president is believed to have had an architect who serves as an advisor to the university open a special account, transferred the funds from the university to himself, and then remitted them to himself. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that the amounts to be remitted had been agreed upon in advance.
2025-01-14 05:14:00
With the timetable change in March this year, JR East will change the departure and arrival stations of some limited express trains on the Chuo Line and Joban Line to Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station. JR says this will make it easier to transfer from the Shinkansen and other lines, improving convenience.
2025-01-14 04:45:00
Due to the labor shortage, companies are expected to continue to face a seller's market in favor of students this year as well. When asked about the number of university students and others who will be graduating next year (spring 2026) to be hired, many companies, especially large corporations, answered that they plan to increase the number of hires.
2025-01-14 04:29:00
On the night of the 13th, an earthquake occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea, with a seismic intensity of 5-lower observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, and a tsunami of up to 20 centimeters reached Miyazaki and Kochi Prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency held an evaluation committee to investigate the relationship between this earthquake and a Nankai Trough earthquake, but concluded that the possibility of a major earthquake is not considered to have increased relatively compared to normal times. On the other hand, they are calling for people to be prepared at all times, as it is not unusual for a major earthquake to occur at any time.
2025-01-14 04:04:00
Following the earthquake that occurred at around 9:19 pm on the 13th with its epicenter in the Hyuga-Nada Sea, the Japan Meteorological Agency held an evaluation and review meeting for the Nankai Trough earthquake, but announced that no special disaster prevention measures were necessary and concluded its investigation at 11:45 pm on the 13th. Meanwhile, the probability of a major Nankai Trough earthquake occurring within the next 30 years is estimated to be 70% to 80%, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be aware that a major earthquake could occur at any time and to take measures to prepare for earthquakes on an ongoing basis.
2025-01-14 02:26:00
In response to the earthquake, JR Kyushu will be inspecting the tracks and will suspend operations on the Nippo Main Line between Nobeoka and Miyakonojo, and on the Nichinan Line between Minami-Miyazaki and Shibushi, from the first train on the 14th. Meanwhile, the Miyazaki Airport Line will be operating with a reduced number of trains from the first train.
2025-01-14 02:14:00
At around 9:19 pm, an earthquake measuring a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture. It has affected various areas.
2025-01-14 01:36:00
Traffic information for each area.
2025-01-14 01:33:00
Due to the effects of the earthquake, evacuation orders were issued for the coastal and river mouth areas of Miyazaki City, Hyuga City, Takanabe Town, and Kadogawa Town in Miyazaki Prefecture, but all of these have been lifted as the risk of a tsunami has decreased. Also, evacuation orders were issued for all 19 coastal municipalities in Kochi Prefecture, but all of these have been lifted.
2025-01-14 01:28:00
At around 1:15 a.m. on the 14th, an earthquake measuring 3 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale was observed in Kumamoto and Miyazaki prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2025-01-14 01:26:00
On the night of the 13th, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Hyuga-Nada Sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency temporarily issued a tsunami warning for the coasts of Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures, but lifted all warnings at 11:50 pm.
2025-01-14 01:16:00
An earthquake occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea at around 9:19 p.m. on the 13th, and a tsunami warning was issued for Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at 11:15 p.m. today.
2025-01-14 00:11:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted all tsunami warnings issued for Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures at 11:50 pm on the 13th, saying that there was no longer any risk of damage from a tsunami. In Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures, slight changes in tide levels will continue for some time to come, so the agency is urging people to be careful when swimming or working in the sea.
2025-01-14 00:02:00
Following the earthquake that occurred around 9:19 pm on the 13th with its epicenter in the Hyuga-Nada Sea, the Japan Meteorological Agency held an evaluation and review meeting for the Nankai Trough earthquake, but announced that no special disaster prevention measures were necessary and concluded its investigation at 11:45 pm on the 13th. However, the probability of a major Nankai Trough earthquake occurring within the next 30 years is estimated to be 70% to 80%, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be aware that a major earthquake could occur at any time and to take measures to prepare for earthquakes on an ongoing basis.
