JR Yamanote Line operations resume
2025-01-30 23:15:00
JR Yamanote Line services were suspended on the outer loop due to a fatal accident at Shibuya Station, but resumed at 11:04 pm.
2025-01-30 23:15:00
JR Yamanote Line services were suspended on the outer loop due to a fatal accident at Shibuya Station, but resumed at 11:04 pm.
2025-01-30 22:09:00
JR Yamanote Line has suspended operations on the outer loop due to a fatal accident that occurred at Shibuya Station just after 9:30 pm. Operations are expected to resume around 10:30 pm.
2025-01-30 22:02:00
Following a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe, firefighters plan to send heavy machinery into the hole to rescue the man who fell, and have begun construction to create a ramp to allow people to pass through.
2025-01-30 21:31:00
Regarding Shukan Bunshun's correction of an article about the dinner that took place on the day the incident between Nakai Masahiro and the woman occurred, Fuji Television President Shimizu Kenji said, "What puzzled me most was why they issued the correction at that time. I think they needed to respond more appropriately."
2025-01-30 21:21:00
At around 9pm on the 30th, an earthquake measuring 3 on the Japanese seismic scale was observed in the Ogasawara Islands off Tokyo. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake. The seismic scale was 3 on Hahajima Island, and 2 on Chichijima Island. According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was off the coast of Chichijima Island, the depth of the epicenter was 50km, and the magnitude of the earthquake, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.7.
2025-01-30 21:06:00
An earthquake occurred around 9:00 pm on the 30th. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake. The epicenter was off the coast of Chichijima, the depth of the epicenter was 50 km, and the magnitude of the earthquake was estimated to be 4.7. The seismic intensity of each city and town is as follows. Seismic intensity 3: Hahajima in the Ogasawara Islands, Tokyo.
2025-01-30 21:02:00
On the 30th, the Fukuoka High Court recommended that the prosecution present a list of evidence requested by the defense team in a hearing held only by the judges in the retrial of the so-called "Iizuka case," in which two elementary school girls were murdered in Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 33 years ago. The prosecution responded that they would comply, and the court will decide in the future whether or not to disclose the evidence to the defense team.
2025-01-30 20:56:00
The first meeting of a government panel of experts was held in preparation for the establishment of a Disaster Prevention Agency, and serious consideration has begun on measures such as strengthening pre-disaster prevention measures and improving the environment at evacuation shelters.
2025-01-30 20:54:00
On the morning of the 29th, a strong gust of wind caused damage including the collapse of a shed near the coast of Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. After an investigation, the meteorological observatory determined that it was a tornado.
2025-01-30 20:51:00
High school students in Tokushima Prefecture decided to make a video calling on young people of their generation not to get involved in "illegal part-time jobs," and filming took place at a police station on the 30th.
2025-01-30 20:49:00
JR Central President Shunsuke Niwa met with Shizuoka Governor Suzuki, who has not approved the start of construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, and conveyed his intention to increase the number of stops on the Tokaido Shinkansen "Hikari" trains in Shizuoka Prefecture if the Linear opens.
2025-01-30 20:46:00
Regarding Shukan Bunshun's correction of an article about the dinner that took place on the day the incident between Nakai Masahiro and the woman occurred, Fuji Television President Shimizu Kenji said, "What puzzled me most was why they issued the correction at that time. I think they needed to respond more appropriately."
2025-01-30 20:43:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said security was being stepped up after a case of unauthorized individuals entering the House of Representatives' accommodation in Akasaka, Tokyo.
2025-01-30 20:34:00
Due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure patterns and cold air above, snowfall in the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture has increased by more than 80 centimeters in a day and a half. Heavy snow is expected to fall mainly in the mountains of Tohoku and eastern Japan through the morning of the 31st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact on traffic, as well as avalanches and snow falling from roofs.
2025-01-30 20:03:00
Following a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe, firefighters plan to send heavy machinery into the hole to rescue the man who fell, and have begun construction to create a ramp to allow people to pass through.
2025-01-30 19:53:00
On the 30th, a motion of no confidence was submitted to the city council regarding Mayor Atsushi Seki of Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, whose verbal and physical actions toward employees were found to be power harassment. Mayor Seki will be forced to decide whether to dissolve the city council or resign or lose his job.
2025-01-30 19:36:00
Regarding the series of issues surrounding Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, Fuji Television President Kenji Shimizu said in an interview with reporters that the company decided to set up a new committee to reform management following a proposal from an outside director at the board of directors meeting on the 30th. He also pointed out that "Shukan Bunshun" has "needed to respond more appropriately" in response to the correction of its article.
2025-01-30 19:08:00
Due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure patterns and cold air above, snow has increased by nearly 80 centimeters in some mountainous areas of Fukushima Prefecture in just over a day. Heavy snow is expected to fall mainly in the mountainous areas of Tohoku and eastern Japan through the morning of the 31st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic, as well as avalanches and snow falling from roofs.
2025-01-30 19:05:00
The first meeting of a government panel of experts was held in preparation for the establishment of a Disaster Prevention Agency, and serious consideration has begun on measures such as strengthening pre-disaster prevention measures and improving the environment at evacuation shelters.
2025-01-30 19:02:00
Regarding the series of issues surrounding Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, Fuji Television President Kenji Shimizu said in an interview with reporters that the company decided to set up a new committee to reform management following a proposal from an outside director at the board of directors meeting on the 30th. He also pointed out that "Shukan Bunshun" has "needed to respond more appropriately" in response to the correction of its article.
2025-01-30 18:46:00
The government has decided not to provide any subsidies for fiscal 2024 to Tokyo Women's Medical University, whose former president was arrested in connection with a breach of trust case involving the construction of facilities on the university campus.
2025-01-30 18:46:00
In December, a mother was arrested in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture, for killing three elementary and junior high school siblings. It is believed that she had been having trouble raising her children. In response to this, the city's Board of Education has decided to establish a new "Childcare Support Team" within the board and work with schools and other institutions to provide more support to parents and families.
2025-01-30 18:36:00
Following a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe, firefighters plan to send heavy machinery into the hole to rescue the man who fell, and have begun construction to create a ramp to allow people to pass through.
2025-01-30 18:35:00
Bus companies in Kochi Prefecture have announced that they have developed "full-flat seats" where the backrests can be folded down horizontally to become like beds, and will be trialing their introduction on late-night buses connecting Tokyo and Kochi from March this year. According to the bus companies, this is the first time in the country that such seats have been introduced on highway buses, and they hope to capture demand from budget-minded passengers amid soaring hotel prices.
2025-01-30 18:32:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, a fire broke out at the JFE Steel West Japan Works in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, but was mostly contained by 5:00 pm. According to the fire department and the company, there are no reports of injuries.
2025-01-30 18:31:00
In a lawsuit filed by the wife of a male employee of the Kinki Finance Bureau who committed suicide after being implicated in the falsification of Ministry of Finance documents related to Moritomo Gakuen, the wife sought disclosure of related documents from the government. The Osaka High Court, on the second instance, ruled in opposition to the first instance and overturned the government's decision not to disclose the documents without even disclosing their existence, finding that the decision was illegal.
2025-01-30 18:18:00
Due to the heavy snowfall, cars are stranded on national highways in Fukushima Prefecture, and some sections of the road are closed. Also, some sections of the Ban'etsu Expressway in Fukushima Prefecture are closed.
2025-01-30 18:18:00
Former Japanese table tennis player Koki Niwa, who won medals in the men's team event at the Olympics for two consecutive tournaments, has had his contract terminated by his current team after it was revealed that he had been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of gambling at an online casino site.
2025-01-30 18:16:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said security was being stepped up after a case of unauthorized individuals entering the House of Representatives' accommodation in Akasaka, Tokyo.
2025-01-30 18:06:00
Regarding the series of issues surrounding Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, Fuji Television President Kenji Shimizu said in an interview with reporters that the company decided to set up a new committee to reform management following a proposal from an outside director at the board of directors meeting on the 30th. He also pointed out that "Shukan Bunshun" has "needed to respond more appropriately" in response to the correction of its article.
2025-01-30 18:01:00
In a lawsuit filed by the wife of a male employee of the Kinki Finance Bureau who committed suicide after being implicated in the falsification of Ministry of Finance documents related to Moritomo Gakuen, the wife sought disclosure of related documents from the government. The Osaka High Court, on the second instance, ruled in opposition to the first instance and overturned the government's decision not to disclose the documents without even disclosing their existence, finding that the decision was illegal.
2025-01-30 17:57:00
Following a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe, firefighters plan to send heavy machinery into the hole to rescue the man who fell, and have begun construction to create a ramp to allow people to pass through.
2025-01-30 17:56:00
Arguing that improved working conditions are necessary to resolve the labor shortage in the nursing care and welfare for people with disabilities sectors, three opposition parties including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan have jointly submitted a bill to the House of Representatives that includes provisions for providing subsidies to enable businesses to raise employee wages.
2025-01-30 17:38:00
Eight of the top 10 electric power companies will see an increase in electricity bills this March due to a slight rise in fuel prices.
2025-01-30 17:19:00
Regarding the mudslide that occurred on the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located in Matsuyama City in July last year, an investigative committee made up of experts compiled a report stating that the mud flowed down three times, dragging rainwater flowing in from the valley and large trees on the slope with it. The committee said that the cause of the instability of the slope may have been the weight of the "emergency vehicle road" near the top, in addition to the effects of the rain.
2025-01-30 17:18:00
It has been learned from interviews with related parties that arrangements are being made for the Emperor and Empress to make an official visit to Mongolia in July of this year.
2025-01-30 17:12:00
Following a large-scale road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe, Saitama Prefecture has begun emergency discharge of disinfected wastewater into the river. The rescue of a man who fell into the hole while driving a truck has made virtually no progress due to the risk of secondary disasters, and since the restoration of the sewer pipe is not expected, the impact will inevitably be long-term.
2025-01-30 17:01:00
Two Brazilians were arrested for stealing a Toyota Land Cruiser luxury car. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether they may have stolen about 60 other luxury cars, and it is believed that they used a method known as "CAN Invader," which breaks into the car's communication system.
2025-01-30 16:57:00
In a lawsuit filed by the wife of a male employee of the Kinki Finance Bureau who committed suicide after being implicated in the falsification of Ministry of Finance documents related to Moritomo Gakuen, the Osaka High Court, in the second instance, handed down a ruling that overturned the decision not to disclose related documents, in a contrary decision to the first instance, without even disclosing the existence of the documents.
2025-01-30 16:54:00
The Tokyo District Court has sentenced the major advertising company Dentsu Group, which was charged with violating the Antimonopoly Act for fraudulently adjusting orders in connection with a bid-rigging case surrounding the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, to a guilty fine of 300 million yen, stating that "as the largest company, it cannot escape criticism for hindering fair competition."
2025-01-30 16:48:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, a fire broke out at the JFE Steel West Japan Works in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, and fire engines were dispatched. According to the company, there have been no reports of injuries so far.
2025-01-30 16:19:00
Due to the heavy snowfall, vehicles are stranded on national highways in Fukushima Prefecture, and some sections are closed to traffic.
2025-01-30 16:16:00
Serious discussions have begun in a special committee of the Central Council for Education to revise the curriculum guidelines, including considering ways to enhance education on advanced technology and shorten class hours.
2025-01-30 15:52:00
Due to the heavy snowfall, vehicles are stranded on national highways in Fukushima Prefecture, and some sections are closed to traffic.
2025-01-30 15:44:00
In a lawsuit filed by the wife of a male employee of the Kinki Finance Bureau who committed suicide after being implicated in the falsification of Ministry of Finance documents related to Moritomo Gakuen, the Osaka High Court, in the second instance, handed down a ruling that overturned the decision not to disclose related documents, in a contrary decision to the first instance, without even disclosing the existence of the documents.
2025-01-30 15:21:00
Following a large-scale road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe, Saitama Prefecture has begun emergency discharge of disinfected wastewater into the river. The rescue of a man who fell into the hole while driving a truck has made virtually no progress due to the risk of secondary disasters, and since the restoration of the sewer pipe is not expected, the impact will inevitably be long-term.
2025-01-30 14:44:00
In a lawsuit filed by the wife of a male employee of the Kinki Finance Bureau who committed suicide after being implicated in the falsification of Ministry of Finance documents related to Moritomo Gakuen, the Osaka High Court, in the second instance, handed down a ruling that overturned the decision not to disclose related documents, in a contrary decision to the first instance, without even disclosing the existence of the documents.
2025-01-30 14:36:00
The first hearing of a 70-year-old defendant charged with murder and other crimes in the case of the murder of a 35-year-old woman in a house in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture 24 years ago was held at the Hiroshima District Court.The defendant's lawyer argued for innocence, saying, "There are parts of the DNA type of the bloodstains left at the scene that do not match the defendant's."
2025-01-30 13:26:00
The winners of a senryu (poetry haiku) contest, which draws on humorous descriptions of the state of society and the true feelings of working people, have been announced, with 100 poems chosen on themes such as rising prices and rice shortages.
2025-01-30 12:43:00
Following a large-scale road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe, Saitama Prefecture has begun emergency discharge of disinfected wastewater into the river. The rescue of a man who fell into the hole while driving a truck has made virtually no progress due to the risk of secondary disasters, and since the restoration of the sewer pipe is not expected, the impact will inevitably be long-term.
2025-01-30 12:25:00
In January, a man's dismembered body was found in the mountains of Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, and an interview with an investigator revealed that the man was not wearing any clothes. Police are working to confirm his identity and are investigating the possibility that someone may have abandoned the body.
2025-01-30 12:19:00
Chiba Prefecture, where the spread of avian influenza continues, has requested the national government to increase the number of support staff, as the disposal of over 3 million chickens and other animals is interfering with other operations.
2025-01-30 12:08:00
In connection with a case in which a scout group is alleged to have received 7 billion yen in compensation for introducing women they recruited on social media to sex entertainment establishments across the country, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a senior member of the group and raided a sex entertainment establishment in a hot spring resort town in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, that had received the illegal introductions.
2025-01-30 12:02:00
In response to the series of issues surrounding Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, Fuji Television and its parent company will hold a board meeting on the 30th to begin full-scale discussions aimed at rebuilding governance and restoring trust. With regard to the selection of new management, which is the focus of attention, the seven outside directors have shown an active involvement in the matter by making recommendations to the company, and the board meeting on the 30th is expected to discuss the future shape of the management structure based on the recommendations of the outside directors.
2025-01-30 11:57:00
Due to the influence of winter pressure patterns and cold air above, snowfall is rapidly increasing, especially in the Tohoku region. Snow clouds are gradually moving south, and heavy snow is expected to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side of eastern Japan by the early morning of the 31st. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic and for caution against avalanches.
2025-01-30 11:50:00
Following a large-scale road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe, Saitama Prefecture has begun emergency discharge of disinfected wastewater into the river. The rescue of a man who fell into the hole while driving a truck has made virtually no progress due to the risk of secondary disasters, and since the restoration of the sewer pipe is not expected, the impact will inevitably be long-term.
2025-01-30 11:28:00
Regarding posts about shady part-time jobs on the internet, the National Police Agency plans to classify information that uses expressions such as "white jobs" that are believed to be recruiting people to commit crimes as "illegal information" and to request that social media operators and others promptly delete it.
2025-01-30 11:03:00
There have been a series of cases in which young people in the "Toyo Yoko" area of Shinjuku, Tokyo, have been arrested for participating in special fraud, and on the 29th, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 34-year-old gang member believed to be the leader. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that gangs are using young people in the downtown area to get involved in crimes and other crimes, and using them as a source of funding.
2025-01-30 10:56:00
A large-scale road collapse believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, has occurred for the third day on the 30th, but a man in his 70s who is believed to have been left behind in a truck that fell into the hole created by the collapse has not been rescued and his whereabouts are unknown. Meanwhile, there is no prospect of the sewer pipes being restored, and the impact is spreading, with Saitama Prefecture starting an emergency discharge of sewage into the river from the night of the 29th.
2025-01-30 10:13:00
In the accident four years ago in which a helicopter crashed into a field in Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture, killing the male pilot, the National Transport Safety Board has compiled a report stating that it is believed that when the rotor speed slowed and an alarm sounded, the captain made a sudden operation, causing the aircraft to lose control and leading to the crash.
2025-01-30 10:08:00
In 2023, an amphibious vessel, a hovercraft, collided with a seawall while undergoing pre-service training at Oita Airport. The Japan Transport Safety Board compiled a report stating that the vessel was blown away by the wind while sailing close to the seawall and collided. Four other collisions have occurred, and the Japan Transport Safety Board is currently investigating them.
2025-01-30 10:05:00
Accounts used in fraud cases are frozen according to law, and the funds are used to repay the victims. However, it has been discovered that there have been cases where companies unrelated to the victims have seized accounts that should have been frozen under false pretenses. This appears to have been an abuse of court procedures, and the Supreme Court has conducted an investigation to ascertain the actual situation.
2025-01-30 09:17:00
Accounts used in fraud cases are frozen according to law, and the funds are used to repay the victims. However, it has been discovered that there have been cases where companies unrelated to the victims have seized accounts that should have been frozen under false pretenses. This appears to have been an abuse of court procedures, and the Supreme Court has conducted an investigation to ascertain the actual situation.
2025-01-30 08:29:00
In the United States, IT giants Microsoft and Meta, formerly Facebook, announced their financial results one after another, both reporting increased revenue and profits. Meanwhile, electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla saw its revenue increase and profits decrease.
2025-01-30 07:45:00
A large-scale road collapse believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, has occurred for the third day on the 30th, but a man in his 70s who is believed to have been left behind in a truck that fell into the hole created by the collapse has not been rescued and his whereabouts are unknown. Meanwhile, there is no prospect of the sewer pipes being restored, and the impact is spreading, with Saitama Prefecture starting an emergency discharge of sewage into the river from the night of the 29th.
2025-01-30 07:12:00
A large-scale road collapse believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, has occurred for the third day on the 30th, but a man in his 70s who is believed to have been left behind in a truck that fell into the hole created by the collapse has not been rescued and his whereabouts are unknown. Meanwhile, there is no prospect of the sewer pipes being restored, and the impact is spreading, with Saitama Prefecture starting an emergency discharge of sewage into the river from the night of the 29th.
2025-01-30 07:06:00
Accounts used in fraud cases are frozen according to law, and the funds are used to repay the victims. However, it has been discovered that there have been cases where companies unrelated to the victims have seized accounts that should have been frozen under false pretenses. This appears to have been an abuse of court procedures, and the Supreme Court has conducted an investigation to ascertain the actual situation.
2025-01-30 06:59:00
Due to the influence of winter pressure patterns and cold air above, snow is intensifying locally from the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku to Hokuriku. Heavy snow is expected through the 31st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact on traffic and snow falling from roofs, as well as avalanches.
2025-01-30 05:54:00
In order to shorten the time it takes to set up a "special administrative consultation" center, where the national and local governments can provide one-stop consultations on rebuilding the lives of disaster victims when a disaster occurs, Nakano Ward in Tokyo has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and will include regulations on the location of the center in the ward's "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan." According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, this is the first such initiative in the country.
2025-01-30 05:29:00
Due to a power outage, the Yurikamome line, which runs through Tokyo's waterfront, was unable to operate on most sections from just after 3:00 p.m. on the 29th until the last train, but the power was restored and the entire line has been operating normally since the first train on the 30th.
2025-01-30 04:18:00
This month, the body of a man with his head and limbs severed was found in the mountains of Higashiosaka City, Osaka. The man is believed to be in his 40s or early 50s, and police are working to confirm his identity and are investigating him as a suspected criminal involved in the abandonment of a body.
2025-01-30 00:05:00
A large-scale road collapse occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, believed to have been caused by a broken sewer pipe, and a man in his 70s who was left behind in a truck that fell into the hole has been missing for nearly 30 hours. Rescue efforts are difficult due to the risk of secondary disasters, such as water flowing into the hole, and recovery is unclear. This is an article from January 29th.
2025-01-30 00:01:00
Due to a power outage, the Yurikamome Line, which runs through Tokyo's waterfront, was forced to suspend service on the entire line for about three hours from just after 3:00 pm on the 29th, and most of the line remains out of service except between Ariake Station and Toyosu Station. The operating company says that service will not resume on this section until the last train of the night, and urges passengers to check the official website and social media for the latest information on service on the 30th.