2025-02-04 23:57:00
On the night of the 4th, a jumbo taxi crashed into a roadside slope in Nagasaki City, and 10 people were taken to the hospital. According to the fire department, none of the injuries were life-threatening, and the police are investigating the cause of the accident, believing that the taxi may have slipped.
2025-02-04 23:29:00
Due to the influence of moist air flowing into the low pressure area near Hokkaido, Obihiro City received 120 centimeters of snow in the 12 hours up to the morning of the 4th, the highest amount ever recorded in the country. The coldest air of the season has caused the snow to intensify, especially on the Japan Sea coast. In particular, from Hokuriku to Niigata Prefecture, there is a risk that the "JPCZ" that creates a belt of snow clouds will cause a rapid increase in snowfall in a short period of time, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of heavy snow on traffic, as well as blizzards and high waves.
2025-02-04 22:53:00
Hokkaido has experienced record snowfall, causing buses to be suspended and cars to be stranded. Here are the effects of the heavy snowfall in various areas on February 4th.
2025-02-04 21:24:00
The Tokyo High Court has sentenced former Nissan CEO Greg Kelly, who is accused of understating the compensation of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn in the company's securities reports, to six months in prison with a three-year suspended sentence, following the first trial.
2025-02-04 21:23:00
Hokkaido has experienced record snowfall, causing buses to be suspended and cars to be stranded. Here are the effects of the heavy snowfall in various areas on February 4th.
2025-02-04 20:59:00
Three Tokyo company executives were arrested on suspicion of money laundering by depositing a total of 4.2 billion yen, including bets from overseas online casinos that are considered to be criminal proceeds in Japan, into a bank account. Police are investigating the allegations, believing that they made a profit of approximately 4.7 billion yen over the course of a year as "payment agents" for the casinos.
2025-02-04 20:55:00
Due to the influence of moist air flowing into the low pressure system near Hokkaido, 120 centimeters of snow fell in Obihiro City in the 12 hours up to the morning of the 4th, the highest amount ever recorded in the country. As the coldest air of the season is flowing in, there is a risk of a sudden increase in snowfall, mainly along the Sea of Japan coast from northern to western Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against heavy snowfall that could affect traffic, as well as blizzards and high waves.
2025-02-04 20:50:00
Three years ago, following the suicide of a 26-year-old doctor who worked at a hospital in Kobe, the Kobe District Public Prosecutors' Office has decided not to indict the hospital's operating corporation, the hospital's director, and his former superior, who had been referred to prosecutors for allegedly forcing the doctor to work illegal overtime hours.
2025-02-04 20:39:00
In a case in which Vietnamese people who were recruited through "illegal part-time jobs" were arrested and indicted for poaching salmon in a river in Hokkaido in 2024, police arrested a 40-year-old gang leader who is believed to have been the mastermind behind the operation.
2025-02-04 20:24:00
The first hearing of a 25-year-old defendant accused of attempted murder and other crimes for allegedly throwing an explosive device near former Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City to support his election campaign two years ago, was held, and the defendant stated that he had "no intention to kill," indicating that he would contest some of the charges. His lawyer explained that the defendant was dissatisfied with the electoral system, and that "he wanted to attract attention in a place where famous politicians were present and spread his views."
2025-02-04 20:10:00
Following the retrial which confirmed that Hakamada Iwao was innocent and a fact-finding investigation by the Shizuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters found that the interrogation had been improper, Chief of Police Takayoshi Tsuda gave a lecture to young police officers on the 4th, saying, "We must continue to make efforts to improve the fairness of our investigations."
2025-02-04 20:00:00
On the afternoon of the 4th, a fire broke out from the control panel in the central control room of the Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Plant, which is currently out of operation in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the fire was quickly extinguished. Although there was no impact on the outside, Japan Atomic Power Company is currently investigating the exact cause, as five fires have occurred in succession in fiscal 2023 and countermeasures have just been put together.
2025-02-04 19:32:00
As the railway industry faces a labor shortage issue, JR East has decided to establish a new training system to recruit foreign personnel. The company plans to accept foreign personnel not only from its own company but also from other railway companies, as an industry-wide initiative.
2025-02-04 19:31:00
Four days have passed since a large-scale road collapse occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture. The whereabouts of a man who is believed to have fallen remain unknown, but due to multiple factors such as the water in the hole and the risk of falling rubble, a full-scale search by the fire department is still not possible. The prefecture has responded by requesting the construction of more ramps and restrictions on water use, but there has been no concrete progress in the search.
2025-02-04 19:27:00
Hokkaido has experienced record snowfall, causing buses to be suspended and cars to be stranded. Here are the effects of the heavy snowfall in various areas on February 4th.
2025-02-04 19:18:00
In December 2024, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism suspended two former Japan Airlines pilots from aviation operations for 210 and 180 days after they were found to have alcohol in pre-flight tests.
2025-02-04 19:13:00
In a trial in which a man was found dead in a hotel in Susukino, a downtown area in Sapporo, and three parents and children were indicted, the father, who is accused of helping his daughter kill her, was questioned. When asked if he thought his daughter would kill the victim, the father said, "I didn't think that at all."
2025-02-04 19:11:00
Hokkaido has experienced record snowfall, causing buses to be suspended and cars to be stranded. Here are the effects of the heavy snowfall in various areas on February 4th.
2025-02-04 19:09:00
In a case where a married couple was murdered in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture last December, a 78-year-old suspect was arrested for setting fire to a nearby house immediately after the murder, and a knife found in the car of the suspect was found to have the DNA of the wife, according to an interview with an investigator. The police plan to re-arrest him on the 5th on suspicion of murdering the wife.
2025-02-04 19:08:00
The first hearing of a 25-year-old defendant accused of attempted murder and other crimes for allegedly throwing an explosive device near former Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City to support his election campaign two years ago, was held, and the defendant stated that he had "no intention to kill," indicating that he would contest some of the charges. His lawyer explained that the defendant was dissatisfied with the electoral system, and that "he wanted to attract attention in a place where famous politicians were present and spread his views."
2025-02-04 19:07:00
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force announced on the 4th that it has been unable to confirm the location of a shell that was fired during training at a training ground in Shiga Prefecture on the afternoon of the 3rd. Since the shell was fired using twice the amount of gunpowder than expected, it is not possible to rule out the possibility that it may have fallen outside the training ground, and they are continuing to investigate.
2025-02-04 19:02:00
Four days have passed since a large-scale road collapse occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture. The whereabouts of a man who is believed to have fallen remain unknown, but due to multiple factors such as the water in the hole and the risk of falling rubble, a full-scale search by the fire department is still not possible. The prefecture has responded by requesting the construction of more ramps and restrictions on water use, but there has been no concrete progress in the search.
2025-02-04 19:00:00
In January, it was discovered that a smartphone placed in a desk in a classroom at an elementary school in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, had been used to take pictures of several students. The smartphone belonged to a male teacher in his 30s, who was later found dead.
2025-02-04 18:57:00
Due to the influence of moist air flowing into the low pressure system near Hokkaido, 120 centimeters of snow fell in Obihiro City in the 12 hours up to the morning of the 4th, the highest amount ever recorded in the country. As the coldest air of the season is flowing in, there is a risk of a sudden increase in snowfall, mainly along the Sea of Japan coast from northern to western Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against heavy snowfall that could affect traffic, as well as blizzards and high waves.
2025-02-04 18:37:00
The Tokyo High Court has sentenced former Nissan CEO Greg Kelly, who is accused of understating the compensation of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn in the company's securities reports, to six months in prison with a three-year suspended sentence, following the first trial.
2025-02-04 18:21:00
In response to a series of collapses believed to be caused by aging sewer pipes, including the large-scale road collapse that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, the government has begun making adjustments to include intensive repairs and replacement of water supply and sewerage pipes in a new plan for strengthening the nation's infrastructure.
2025-02-04 18:12:00
Due to the influence of a rapidly developing low pressure system, 120 centimeters of snow fell in Obihiro City, Hokkaido in the 12 hours up to the morning of the 4th, the highest amount ever recorded in the country. As the coldest air of the season is flowing in, there is a risk of heavy snow and severe storms continuing, mainly on the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to western Japan, and the amount of snowfall will increase rapidly. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of heavy snow on traffic, as well as blizzards and high waves.
2025-02-04 18:09:00
Regarding the optional system of separate surnames for married couples, senior members of the Liberal Democratic Party's working group met and confirmed their intention to carefully listen to opinions when internal party discussions resume in mid-February, despite there being mixed opinions on the matter.
2025-02-04 17:59:00
Four days have passed since a large-scale road collapse occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture. The whereabouts of a man who is believed to have fallen remain unknown, but due to multiple factors such as the water in the hole and the risk of falling rubble, a full-scale search by the fire department is still not possible. The prefecture has responded by requesting the construction of more ramps and restrictions on water use, but there has been no concrete progress in the search.
2025-02-04 17:58:00
In a Cabinet Office opinion poll, 43% of people said that if their legal surname changes after marriage, they would like to use their maiden name as their alias when working, a four-point increase from the previous poll two years ago.
2025-02-04 17:55:00
More than 500 people, including kindergarten children, who ate bento lunches made by a bento manufacturing company in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, complained of symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, and norovirus was detected in some of them. The city determined that it was food poisoning and suspended the business of the facility operated by the company.
2025-02-04 17:54:00
The metropolitan government opened a consultation service last year in the area known as "Toyoko" in Shinjuku, Tokyo, to prevent young people from becoming involved in crime. The number of users has reached more than 6,000. The metropolitan government has decided to strengthen its support system, as the number is higher than expected.
2025-02-04 17:49:00
Due to the influence of a rapidly developing low pressure system, 120 centimeters of snow fell in Obihiro, Hokkaido in the 12 hours up to the morning of the 4th, the highest amount ever recorded in the country. As the coldest air of the season is flowing in, there is a risk of heavy snow and storms continuing, mainly on the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to western Japan, causing a sudden increase in snowfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of heavy snow on traffic, as well as blizzards and high waves. Weather forecaster Tanaka Mitu explains the outlook for future snow. This was broadcast on the 4th at 5pm. *The video is 1 minute 32 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2025-02-04 17:48:00
Hokkaido has experienced record snowfall, causing buses to be suspended and cars to be stranded. Here are the effects of the heavy snowfall in various areas on February 4th.
2025-02-04 17:47:00
The Tokyo High Court has sentenced former Nissan CEO Greg Kelly, who is accused of understating the compensation of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn in the company's securities reports, to six months in prison with a three-year suspended sentence, following the first trial.
2025-02-04 17:46:00
As part of the redevelopment of Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Gaien Gardens, an investigation has begun to determine whether some of the trees can be replanted, and the site has been made public.
2025-02-04 17:45:00
In December 2024, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism suspended two former Japan Airlines pilots from aviation operations for 210 and 180 days after they were found to have alcohol in pre-flight tests.
2025-02-04 17:41:00
The first hearing of a 25-year-old defendant accused of attempted murder and other crimes for allegedly throwing an explosive device near former Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City to support his election campaign two years ago, was held, and the defendant stated that he had no intent to kill, and indicated that he would contest some of the charges. His lawyer explained that the defendant was dissatisfied with the electoral system, and that he "wanted to attract attention in a place where famous politicians were present and spread his views."
2025-02-04 17:26:00
The Tokyo Fire Department announced that it had taken disciplinary action against a 37-year-old employee of Ogikubo Fire Station, who had been referred to prosecutors for taking upskirt photos of a woman on an escalator at a station, and suspended him. The employee has reportedly resigned voluntarily.
2025-02-04 17:25:00
On the afternoon of the 3rd, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force announced on the 4th that one of the shells fired during training at a training ground in Shiga Prefecture had missed its target and its landing spot could not be confirmed. The possibility that it may have fallen outside the training ground cannot be denied, and the Self-Defense Force has explained this to the relevant local government and is searching for the shell.
2025-02-04 17:24:00
Three years ago, in the case of the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe in Nara City, the sixth "pretrial preparation procedure" was held to narrow down the evidence and issues before the trial of defendant Tetsuya Yamagami, who was indicted on charges of murder and other crimes. The date of the first trial has not been decided, and the defense team indicated in an interview that "the earliest it will be is after this summer."
2025-02-04 17:09:00
Due to the influence of a rapidly developing low pressure system, 120 centimeters of snow fell in Obihiro City, Hokkaido in the 12 hours up to the morning of the 4th, the highest amount ever recorded in the country. As the coldest air of the season is flowing in, there is a risk of heavy snow and storms continuing, mainly on the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to western Japan, and the amount of snowfall will increase rapidly. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of heavy snow on traffic, as well as blizzards and high waves. We will report on the situation in each area with live footage.
2025-02-04 17:02:00
Regarding the speaking test in the entrance exam for Tokyo metropolitan high schools, which measures English "speaking ability," the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education has revealed that the number of students who were required to retake the test due to equipment malfunctions and other reasons has risen to 255, roughly four times the number from the previous time.
2025-02-04 17:01:00
Due to the influence of a rapidly developing low pressure system, 120 centimeters of snow fell in Obihiro City, Hokkaido in the 12 hours up to the morning of the 4th, the highest amount ever recorded in the country. As the coldest air of the season is flowing in, there is a risk of heavy snow and severe storms continuing, mainly on the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to western Japan, and the amount of snowfall will increase rapidly. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of heavy snow on traffic, as well as blizzards and high waves.
2025-02-04 16:56:00
Hokkaido has experienced record snowfall, causing buses to be suspended and cars to be stranded. Here are the effects of the heavy snowfall in various areas on February 4th.
2025-02-04 16:53:00
On the 4th, the Yokohama District Public Prosecutors' Office appealed the first-instance ruling that acquitted a man who was charged with assault resulting in death and other charges for assaulting and killing the eldest 4-year-old son of a woman with whom he was in a common-law marriage at an apartment in Yokohama seven years ago.
2025-02-04 16:50:00
It has been one week since the large-scale road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, on the 4th. The whereabouts of the man who is believed to have fallen are still unknown, and the construction of a second slope, which the prefecture has been working on since the 3rd in preparation for a full-scale search by the fire department, was about 40% complete by this morning. However, there are concerns that new rubble may collapse, and the situation remains a back-and-forth affair.
2025-02-04 16:28:00
A celebration hosted by the Norwegian Embassy to celebrate Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations receiving the Nobel Peace Prize was held in Tokyo on the 4th, where atomic bomb survivors and others reaffirmed their determination to abolish nuclear weapons.
2025-02-04 15:57:00
In February 2024, the first trial of the eldest son, who was 15 years old at the time and charged with murder and other crimes for killing his parents, both in their 50s, at their home apartment in Sagamihara City, was held at the Yokohama District Court.The eldest son admitted to killing his father, but denied some of the charges against his mother, saying, "I killed her because she told me to kill her."
2025-02-04 15:39:00
A rapidly developing low pressure system caused record snowfall in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, with Obihiro city recording 120 centimeters of snow in the 12 hours up to the morning of the 4th, the heaviest in the country since records began. As the strongest cold front of the season is flowing in, there is a risk of a sudden increase in snowfall on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic disruptions due to heavy snow, as well as blizzards and high waves.
2025-02-04 15:32:00
A joint drill was conducted by the Metropolitan Police Department and the railway company, simulating an incident occurring on a moving train.
2025-02-04 15:31:00
The Tokyo High Court has sentenced former Nissan CEO Greg Kelly, who is accused of understating the compensation of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn in the company's securities reports, to six months in prison with a three-year suspended sentence, following the first trial.
2025-02-04 15:11:00
Hokkaido has experienced record snowfall, causing buses to be suspended and cars to be stranded. Here are the effects of the heavy snowfall in various areas on February 4th.
2025-02-04 14:38:00
In response to a series of "DDoS" cyber attacks, in which large volumes of data were sent to domestic airlines, financial institutions and other organisations over the New Year period, the government has issued a warning to companies to take appropriate measures.
2025-02-04 14:29:00
A rapidly developing low pressure system caused record snowfall in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, with Obihiro city recording 120 centimeters of snow in the 12 hours up to the morning of the 4th, the heaviest in the country since records began. As the strongest cold front of the season is flowing in, there is a risk of a sudden increase in snowfall on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic disruptions due to heavy snow, as well as blizzards and high waves.
2025-02-04 14:14:00
Hokkaido has experienced record snowfall, causing buses to be suspended and cars to be stranded. Here are the effects of the heavy snowfall in various areas on February 4th.
2025-02-04 14:04:00
A rapidly developing low pressure system caused record snowfall in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, with Obihiro city recording 120 centimeters of snow in the 12 hours up to the morning of the 4th, the heaviest in the country since records began. As the strongest cold front of the season is flowing in, there is a risk of a sudden increase in snowfall on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic disruptions due to heavy snow, as well as blizzards and high waves.
2025-02-04 13:59:00
The first hearing of a 25-year-old defendant accused of attempted murder and other crimes for allegedly throwing an explosive device near former Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City to support his election campaign two years ago, was held, and the defendant stated that he had no intent to kill, and indicated that he would contest some of the charges. His lawyer explained that the defendant was dissatisfied with the electoral system, and that he "wanted to attract attention in a place where famous politicians were present and spread his views."
2025-02-04 13:49:00
Regarding the Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons to be held in March this year, LDP Secretary-General Moriyama stated that the party's basic policy is to work toward nuclear disarmament while acknowledging the nuclear possession of countries such as the United States and China, and that it would be difficult to officially attend the conference, so he is not considering sending any party members to the meeting.
2025-02-04 13:17:00
On the afternoon of the 3rd, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force announced on the 4th that one of the shells fired during training at a training ground in Shiga Prefecture had missed its target and its landing spot could not be confirmed. The possibility that it may have fallen outside the training ground cannot be denied, and the Self-Defense Force has explained this to the relevant local government and is searching for the shell.
2025-02-04 12:57:00
A 15-year-old high school student was referred to prosecutors for placing a cylinder filled with rocket fireworks and other explosives in a park in Kita Ward, Tokyo, last October, and detonating them, thereby disrupting the ward's work to manage the park. When questioned by the Metropolitan Police Department, he admitted to the charges, saying, "I made them based on information I found on the Internet."
2025-02-04 12:57:00
Hokkaido has experienced record snowfall, causing buses to be suspended and cars to be stranded. Here are the effects of the heavy snowfall in various areas on February 4th.
2025-02-04 12:56:00
A rapidly developing low pressure system caused record snowfall on the Pacific side of Hokkaido, with Obihiro city seeing over one meter of snow in just half a day. The strongest cold front of the season is expected to flow in soon, and there is a risk of a sudden increase in snowfall on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against heavy snowfall, blizzards, and high waves, as well as traffic disruptions. Meteorologist Sato Kimitoshi gives an explanation of the outlook for future snow. Broadcast just before noon on the 4th. *The video is 1 minute 58 seconds long and cannot be viewed through data broadcasting.
2025-02-04 12:50:00
Regarding the generative AI developed by China's DeepSeek, the government's Personal Information Protection Commission has stated that Chinese laws and regulations apply to personal information and other data, and therefore caution is required when using it.
2025-02-04 12:26:00
The first hearing of a 25-year-old defendant accused of attempted murder and other crimes for allegedly throwing an explosive device near former Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City to support an election campaign two years ago, was held at the Wakayama District Court. While the defendant admitted to manufacturing gunpowder, he stated that he had "no intention to kill," indicating his intention to dispute some of the charges.
2025-02-04 12:19:00
Seven people, including the owner, were arrested for illegally operating prostitution at a sex shop in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the actual state of the business, which they believe was mainly targeting foreign tourists.
2025-02-04 12:14:00
The committee, composed of outside directors of Fuji Media Holdings, the parent company of Fuji Television, plans to compile recommendations on the 4th for reviewing the management structure and ensuring transparency in personnel matters, and will ask the company to hold an extraordinary board meeting next week to discuss the recommendations.
2025-02-04 12:12:00
In the case where a former employee of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank was arrested for stealing 260 million yen worth of gold bars from a safe deposit box at the Nerima branch, the Metropolitan Police Department rearrested the former employee on the 4th on suspicion of stealing an additional 22 million yen worth of gold bars. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to continue investigating and file charges regarding the theft of cash from the safe.
2025-02-04 12:01:00
It has been learned from multiple people involved that the landing location of one of the shells fired during training on the 3rd at the Ground Self-Defense Force training ground in Shiga Prefecture has not been confirmed. The Ground Self-Defense Force believes that it may have flown outside the training ground, and has explained this to the relevant local government while conducting a search for the shell.
2025-02-04 11:59:00
Due to the influence of a rapidly developing low pressure system, the Pacific side of Hokkaido has experienced record snowfall, with more than one meter of snow in Obihiro City in just half a day. The strongest cold front of the season is about to flow in, and there is a risk of a sudden increase in snowfall on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic disruptions due to heavy snow, as well as blizzards and high waves.
2025-02-04 11:55:00
The first hearing of a 25-year-old defendant accused of attempted murder and other crimes for allegedly throwing an explosive device near former Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City to support an election campaign two years ago, was held at the Wakayama District Court. The defendant admitted to manufacturing gunpowder, but denied some of the charges, stating that he had no intention of killing.
2025-02-04 11:54:00
It has been one week since the large-scale road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, on the 4th. The whereabouts of the man who is believed to have fallen are still unknown, and the construction of a second slope, which the prefecture has been working on since the 3rd in preparation for a full-scale search by the fire department, was about 40% complete by this morning. However, there are concerns that new rubble may collapse, and the situation remains a back-and-forth affair.
2025-02-04 11:53:00
Hokkaido has experienced record snowfall, causing buses to be suspended and cars to be stranded. Here are the effects of the heavy snowfall in various areas on February 4th.
2025-02-04 11:13:00
The first hearing of a 25-year-old defendant accused of attempted murder and other crimes for allegedly throwing an explosive device near former Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City to support an election campaign two years ago, was held at the Wakayama District Court. The defendant admitted to manufacturing gunpowder, but denied some of the charges, stating that he had no intention of killing.
2025-02-04 11:10:00
In response to a call by an organization made up of cancer patients and others for a review of the increase in the upper limit of the "High-Cost Medical Care Expenses System," which aims to reduce the out-of-pocket expenses of patients with high medical expenses, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Fukuoka has indicated his intention to hear the opinions of the organizations directly and seek to reach a consensus.
2025-02-04 10:52:00
A rapidly developing low pressure system caused record snowfall on the Pacific coast of Hokkaido, with Obihiro city seeing over one meter of snow in just half a day. The strongest cold front of the season is expected to flow in soon, and there is a risk of a sudden increase in snowfall on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against heavy snowfall, traffic disruptions, blizzards, and high waves. We will be reporting live footage of the situation in each area.
2025-02-04 10:21:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries officially announced that the total value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food exports from Japan to overseas countries last year reached a new record high, exceeding 1.5 trillion yen for the first time. The ministry attributes this to the growing popularity of Japanese food around the world.
2025-02-04 10:18:00
Regarding measures to address rising prices, Prime Minister Ishiba instructed relevant cabinet ministers at a cabinet meeting to swiftly and effectively implement the measures included in last year's economic stimulus package, as well as to utilize stockpiled rice to ensure a stable supply of rice.
2025-02-04 10:02:00
A rapidly developing low pressure system caused record snowfall on the Pacific coast of Hokkaido, with Obihiro city seeing more than one meter of snowfall in just half a day. The strongest cold front of the season is expected to flow in soon, and the Japan Sea side of Honshu is at risk of a sudden increase in snowfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against heavy snowfall, blizzards, and high waves, as well as traffic disruptions. Meteorologist Yasuhiro Hiyama gives an explanation of the outlook for future snowfall. This was broadcast on "Good Morning Japan" on the 4th. *The video is 1 minute 53 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2025-02-04 08:55:00
A rapidly developing low pressure system caused record snowfall on the Pacific coast of Hokkaido, with more than one meter of snow in Obihiro City in just half a day. The strongest cold front of the season is expected to flow in soon, and there is a risk of a sudden increase in snowfall on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic disruptions due to heavy snow, as well as blizzards and high waves.
2025-02-04 06:42:00
Due to the influence of a rapidly developing low pressure system, the Pacific side of Hokkaido has seen record snowfall, with over 80 centimeters falling in just six hours. The strongest cold front of the season is expected to flow in soon, and there is a risk of a sudden increase in snowfall on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic disruptions caused by the heavy snow, as well as blizzards and high waves.
2025-02-04 05:04:00
Four days have passed since a large-scale road collapse occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, leaving a man missing. The prefecture is currently building a second slope, and has asked residents of the 12 cities and towns involved to refrain from using water except in unavoidable circumstances during certain hours on the 4th, in order to check the changes in the water level in the hole. By taking more drastic measures, they are rushing to ensure that a full-scale search can be carried out.
2025-02-04 04:51:00
The first hearing of a 25-year-old defendant accused of attempted murder and other crimes for allegedly throwing an explosive device near former Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City to support his election campaign two years ago, will be held at the Wakayama District Court on the 4th. According to those involved, the main issue at stake in the trial is whether or not there was intent to kill, and attention is focused on whether the motive of the defendant, who has continued to remain silent, will be revealed.
