This page is the news announced by NHK, a representative TV station in Japan.

Social News(2025/02/02)


Kyoto   Hakone

Two people killed in house fire in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, were elderly couple residents

2025-02-02 23:12:00
On the morning of the 2nd, a fire broke out in a house in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, and two bodies were found in the ruins. The elderly couple who lived in the house have been unable to be contacted, and the police are investigating whether they may have been the deceased and are working to confirm their identities.

TOP

Saitama Yashio road collapse: Water in hole may be caused by clogged sewer pipes?

2025-02-02 21:48:00
In the massive road collapse accident that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where a man's whereabouts are unknown, it has been discovered that the water in the hole that is hindering the search may have been caused by a clogged sewer pipe downstream, causing sewage to back up and overflow at the site, and the prefecture is trying to quickly identify the cause and take measures.

TOP

Two people killed in house fire in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, were elderly couple residents

2025-02-02 21:23:00
On the morning of the 2nd, a fire broke out in a house in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, and two bodies were found in the ruins. The elderly couple who lived in the house have been unable to be contacted, and the police are investigating whether they may have been the deceased and are working to confirm their identities.

TOP

Saitama Yashio road collapse: Water in hole may be caused by clogged sewer pipes?

2025-02-02 20:14:00
In the massive road collapse accident that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where a man's whereabouts are unknown, it has been discovered that the water in the hole that is hindering the search may have been caused by a clogged sewer pipe downstream, causing sewage to back up and overflow at the site, and the prefecture is trying to quickly identify the cause and take measures.

TOP

"Noto Voice" - Dialogue across positions and occupations to rebuild the Noto Peninsula from the earthquake

2025-02-02 19:45:00
A little over a year has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. A symposium called "Noto Voice" was held in Kanazawa City, where experts, NPO representatives, and others could freely discuss how to proceed with the reconstruction of the disaster-stricken areas, regardless of their positions or occupations.

TOP

Chosei Coal Mine Accident: Three Days of Diving Investigation Fail to Find Remains in Yamaguchi

2025-02-02 19:29:00
A diving survey to search for the remains of the victims was conducted for three days until the 2nd at the Chosei Coal Mine, an undersea coal mine in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, where 183 people died in a wartime submersion accident, but no remains were found.

TOP

The coldest weather this season will hit northern and western Japan from the 4th, with snow warnings expected to hit the Sea of ​​Japan coast.

2025-02-02 19:00:00
The winter pressure pattern is strengthening, and the strongest cold front of the season will flow in from the 4th, causing snow and wind to intensify mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern and western Japan, and there is a risk of heavy snow and severe storms that warrant warnings. Please pay attention to the latest weather information, check your fuel and other supplies, and review your plans to take any precautions you can.

TOP

Tokunoshima: High school student arrested on suspicion of murder of woman; no signs of vandalism at scene

2025-02-02 18:16:00
In a case where a male high school student was arrested on the 1st for murdering a 55-year-old woman in a house on Tokunoshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture last November, it was revealed through an interview with the police that there were no signs of vandalism at the scene. The high school student was known to the woman, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.

TOP

Saitama Yashio road collapse, risk of hole widening; evacuation requested for five buildings near site

2025-02-02 18:09:00
As a result of the road collapse, Saitama Prefecture has requested the evacuation of residents of five houses located very close to the site, as there is a risk that the hole will widen in the future. Yashio City is also urging people who are worried about their homes around the site to evacuate, but the city has reduced the target area from a 200-meter radius to a 50-meter radius. The evacuation shelter has also been changed to a city facility called "Eight Arena." Meanwhile, a certain amount of water has been found in the hole, and efforts to search for the man remain suspended. The prefecture is accelerating its response.

TOP

The Emperor and his family watch the National Wheelchair Basketball Championship

2025-02-02 17:53:00
On the 2nd, the Imperial Family watched the national wheelchair basketball tournament.

TOP

Saitama Yashio road collapse, risk of hole widening; evacuation requested for five buildings near site

2025-02-02 17:05:00
As a result of the road collapse, Saitama Prefecture has requested the evacuation of residents of five houses located very close to the site, as there is a risk that the hole will widen in the future. Yashio City is also urging people who are worried about their homes around the site to evacuate, but the city has reduced the target area from a 200-meter radius to a 50-meter radius. The evacuation shelter has also been changed to a city facility called "Eight Arena." Meanwhile, a certain amount of water has been found in the hole, and efforts to search for the man remain suspended. The prefecture is accelerating its response.

TOP

Nagasaki national highway flooded; Meteorological observatory warns of "Abiki" phenomenon

2025-02-02 16:57:00
On the morning of the 2nd, part of a national highway in Takaramachi, Nagasaki City was flooded, and the Meteorological Agency is urging caution, as this is believed to be the result of a phenomenon known as "abiki," in which tide levels fluctuate greatly in a short period of time.

TOP

House fire in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture: Elderly couple living there unable to be contacted

2025-02-02 16:20:00
A fire broke out at a house in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, just before noon on the 2nd, and according to the police, they are unable to contact the elderly couple who live there. The police and fire department are investigating the cause of the fire while making confirmations.

TOP

JR Ome Line operations resumed on both the up and down lines between Ome and Okutama

2025-02-02 14:53:00
Due to the snowfall, JR Ome Line suspended operations on both lines between Ome Station and Okutama Station from the first train on the 2nd, but after inspecting the facilities and confirming their safety, operations resumed at 2:19 pm. According to JR East Hachioji Branch, normal operations are expected to resume after this.

TOP

Bear in city put to sleep with tranquilizer gun, captured, no injuries, Shinjo, Yamagata

2025-02-02 13:53:00
A bear that was spotted in the city of Shinjo, Yamagata Prefecture, has been captured. According to the police, no one was injured.

TOP

Fukushima Airport passenger plane wing hits boarding bridge, no injuries

2025-02-02 12:50:00
On the morning of the 2nd, an ANA passenger plane that had just landed at Fukushima Airport in Fukushima Prefecture had a wing come into contact with the boarding bridge connecting the aircraft to the terminal building. No crew or passengers were injured.

TOP

Saitama Yashio road collapses, search remains suspended as a certain amount of water remains in the hole

2025-02-02 12:04:00
In a large-scale road collapse accident in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where a man's whereabouts are unknown, a certain amount of water has been found in the hole created by the collapse, and the search for the man remains suspended. According to the prefecture, although there is information that the water level is dropping, it has not yet reached the point where work can be resumed, and the prefecture has decided to expedite its response.

TOP

No risk of snowfall in Kanto-Koshin plains Snow along mountains

2025-02-02 11:57:00
Snow is falling in the Kanto-Koshin mountainous areas due to a low pressure system on the southern coast of Honshu. The low pressure system is gradually moving away, and there is no longer any risk of snowfall on the plains, but in the mountains, caution is needed regarding the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.

TOP

Hiroshima: Self-proclaimed university student arrested for hitting three women with a hammer; no life-threatening injuries

2025-02-02 11:21:00
A 22-year-old male university student was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he hit a woman in her twenties with a hammer in a house in Hiroshima City on the early morning of the 2nd. The woman's parents, who were also in the house, were also hit with the hammer, and according to the police, the mother was seriously injured, but all three are in good health.

TOP

More than 40% of people who have evacuated to public housing outside Ishikawa Prefecture say they will not return

2025-02-02 11:09:00
Ishikawa Prefecture conducted a survey about future residence among people who were affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and evacuated outside the prefecture and are now living in public housing across the prefecture. The survey found that over 40% of respondents indicated they did not intend to return to Ishikawa Prefecture.

TOP

"Pre-disaster prevention" is one of the main points of discussion at the expert meeting for the establishment of the Disaster Prevention Agency

2025-02-02 10:58:00
One of the points of discussion at the government's expert meeting to set up a Disaster Prevention Agency is "pre-disaster prevention," which involves taking measures to minimize damage before a disaster occurs. In addition to strengthening systems such as earthquake resistance, the focus will likely also be on how to raise public awareness of disaster prevention.

TOP

There is a risk of snowfall in some areas of the Kanto-Koshinetsu region, mainly in the morning.

2025-02-02 09:29:00
Snow is falling along the mountains of the Kanto-Koshin region due to a "southern coast low" passing along the southern coast of Honshu. There is a risk of snow accumulating locally even on flat land for the next few hours, so please be careful of the impact of snow accumulation and frozen roads on traffic.

TOP

Snowfall is expected in the Kanto-Koshin region, mainly in the morning.

2025-02-02 06:30:00
Due to the influence of a "southern coast low" passing along the southern coast of Honshu, snow is falling in some mountainous areas of the Kanto-Koshin region. Snow and rain are expected to fall mainly in the morning, with snow accumulating in some areas even on flat land, so please be careful of the impact of snow accumulation and frozen roads on traffic.

TOP

Saitama Yashio Road collapses, debris removal temporarily suspended, search to begin soon

2025-02-02 05:11:00
In a large-scale road collapse accident that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where one man is still missing, construction work to build a slope to allow heavy machinery to enter the hole has been completed and removal of rubble has begun, but since the evening of the 1st, a certain amount of water has been confirmed in the hole, and work under the slope has been temporarily halted to ensure safety. It is expected that it will be some time before a full-scale search can begin.

TOP

Today is Setsubun: Hard soybeans: "Do not feed to children under 5" Consumer Affairs Agency

2025-02-02 04:56:00
Due to the calendar, Setsubun falls on the 2nd, one day earlier than usual this year. The Consumer Affairs Agency has warned that children under the age of 5 should not eat hard beans, as they may get stuck in their throats and choke on them.

TOP

18-year-old high school student arrested on suspicion of murder after murdering nursery teacher in Tokunoshima, Kagoshima

2025-02-02 03:41:00
On November 1, a male high school student living in Kagoshima Prefecture was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the case in which a 55-year-old nursery school teacher was found dead in a house on Tokunoshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. The high school student was said to be acquainted with the woman, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.

TOP


Kyoto   Mt.Fuji


EN      CS      KO      PT