2025-02-22 22:38:00
A crane believed to have been folded by Sadako Sasaki, the model for the Children's Atomic Bomb Statue in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and hung in her hospital room, was found at her brother's house in Fukuoka Prefecture. Her family said, "We hope that the folded crane will help build peace, even if only a little."
2025-02-22 21:41:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snow is falling intermittently mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and in some places the snowfall is much higher than average. There is a risk of heavy snowfall with repeated heavy snowfall mainly on the Sea of Japan side from Tohoku to Chugoku region from the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic impacts, avalanches, and falling snow.
2025-02-22 20:30:00
"Cut-out videos" are clips of statements made by politicians, with text and other elements added to edit them. In recent years, they have become a hot topic during elections, and are said to be gaining in influence. Channels that primarily distribute these videos have seen a rapid increase in the past few years. According to an NHK investigation, the total number of views was 3.5 billion. We interviewed the people behind these videos to find out who is doing it and for what purpose.
2025-02-22 20:17:00
Regarding the large-scale road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, which left one man missing, Saitama Prefecture held its first public information session on the 22nd. The prefecture explained that it would set up a telephone consultation hotline exclusively for residents, but residents complained about the smell and vibrations caused by the construction, and asked questions and expressed opinions about the impact on their health.
2025-02-22 20:12:00
Following the suspension of a professional baseball player from the Orix Buffaloes after he admitted to using online casinos in the past, the 12 teams are scrambling to respond by checking whether any of their players or staff have used online casinos.
2025-02-22 19:28:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has created a handbook to serve as a guide for local government officials who provide support to the over 1.4 million people thought to be "hikikomori." Regardless of the length of time they have been hikikomori or whether they have an illness or not, the handbook defines hikikomori as people who find it difficult to live in society and have little interaction with others, and states that support should be provided to help them achieve a state of "autonomy" where they can decide how they want to live their own lives.
2025-02-22 19:18:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snow is falling intermittently, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and in some places the amount of snow is much more than average. There is a risk of heavy snowfall with repeated heavy snowfall from the Tohoku region to the Chugoku region on the Sea of Japan side from the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic impacts, avalanches, and falling snow.
2025-02-22 19:13:00
The fire, which broke out in a forest in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has been under fire for four days on the 22nd, but has not yet been contained and is still spreading. The city continues to issue evacuation orders to residents in the surrounding area and urges them to remain vigilant.
2025-02-22 19:12:00
February 22nd is "Takeshima Day," as designated by Shimane Prefecture ordinance. The prefecture held a ceremony in Matsue City and adopted a special resolution calling for new developments, including the filing of a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice.
2025-02-22 19:09:00
On the morning of the 22nd, a high-speed lift stopped at a ski resort in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, leaving over 70 people stranded for a time. All were rescued when the lift was restored, but three were treated at a hospital for what appeared to be hypothermia, and police are currently investigating the cause of the lift's stoppage.
2025-02-22 19:06:00
In response to the risk of heavy snowfall, the Fukui River and National Highway Office and others held an emergency press conference on the 22nd and announced that there was a high possibility that the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway and National Route 27 would be closed simultaneously from the early hours of the 24th in order to prevent cars from becoming stranded due to heavy snow.
2025-02-22 18:11:00
Following the suspension of a professional baseball player from the Orix Buffaloes after he admitted to using online casinos in the past, the 12 teams are scrambling to respond by checking whether any of their players or staff have used online casinos.
2025-02-22 17:47:00
On the morning of the 22nd, there was a problem on the JR Ou Main Line in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture, where a local train mistakenly passed a station where it was supposed to stop. JR East took the unusual step of allowing passengers who were waiting at the station to board the Yamagata Shinkansen.
2025-02-22 16:53:00
February 22nd is "Takeshima Day," as designated by Shimane Prefecture ordinance. The prefecture held a ceremony in Matsue City and adopted a special resolution calling for new developments, including the filing of a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice.
2025-02-22 15:59:00
On the morning of the 22nd, a high-speed lift stopped at a ski resort in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, leaving over 70 people stranded for a time. All were rescued when the lift was restored, but three were treated at a hospital for what appeared to be hypothermia, and police are currently investigating the cause of the lift's stoppage.
2025-02-22 15:14:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snow is falling mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and the snow is getting heavier in Niigata Prefecture and Sanin. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact on traffic, avalanches, falling snow, and snow accumulation, as well as power outages and fallen trees.
2025-02-22 13:30:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snowfall has intensified locally, mainly on the Japan Sea coast, and the amount of snowfall in Ishikawa Prefecture increased sharply at one point. Snow continues to fall in various areas, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic, as well as avalanches, falling snow, and snow accumulation that can cause power outages and fallen trees.
2025-02-22 13:02:00
February 22nd is "Cat Day," a pun on the sound a cat makes when it meows. Many people visit a shrine in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, where six cats live, to get a limited-edition goshuin stamp featuring cats.
2025-02-22 12:53:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snowfall has intensified locally, mainly on the Japan Sea coast, and the amount of snowfall in Ishikawa Prefecture increased sharply at one point. Snow continues to fall in various areas, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic, as well as avalanches, falling snow, and snow accumulation that can cause power outages and fallen trees.
2025-02-22 12:51:00
On the 22nd, it marked 14 years since the earthquake in southern New Zealand, which killed 185 people, including 28 Japanese, and a memorial ceremony was held locally.
2025-02-22 12:19:00
Helicopter firefighting efforts continued on the 22nd at the scene of a forest fire that broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture on the 19th of this month.
2025-02-22 12:00:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snowfall has intensified locally, mainly on the Japan Sea coast, and the amount of snowfall in Ishikawa Prefecture increased sharply at one point. Snow continues to fall in various areas, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic, as well as avalanches, falling snow, and snow accumulation that can cause power outages and fallen trees.
2025-02-22 11:38:00
On the 22nd, it marked 14 years since the earthquake in southern New Zealand, which killed 185 people, including 28 Japanese, and a memorial ceremony was held locally.
2025-02-22 10:54:00
In an effort to create an environment in which it is easy for everyone to raise children, Tokyo is focusing on expanding sick child care services that can be used when children become ill in the new fiscal year.
2025-02-22 10:12:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snowfall has intensified locally, mainly in areas along the Sea of Japan coast, and on the morning of the 22nd, "Information on significant heavy snowfall" was announced in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic, as well as caution against avalanches, falling snow, and snow accumulation that can lead to power outages and fallen trees. The second half of this article provides a snowfall forecast data map.
2025-02-22 08:42:00
Firefighters and other personnel resumed helicopter firefighting efforts on the morning of the 22nd in response to a forest fire that broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture on the 19th of this month.
2025-02-22 08:27:00
On the 21st, a "Kimono Council" was held in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, where city council members and city officials attended wearing kimonos in an effort to promote the appeal of the city's long-standing textile industry.
2025-02-22 08:23:00
Due to an increase in rental car accidents caused by foreign drivers at the foot of Mount Fuji on the Yamanashi side, police and other authorities have called on foreign tourists to drive safely.
2025-02-22 07:35:00
With the third anniversary of the start of Russia's military invasion approaching on the 24th, an exchange event was held in Tokyo on the 21st to help Ukrainians who have fled to Japan find jobs with Japanese companies.
2025-02-22 06:52:00
Due to the strong cold front, snowfall has intensified locally, mainly on the Japan Sea side of Honshu, and in Ishikawa Prefecture, "Information on significant heavy snowfall" was announced at around 5:30 a.m. In the plains of northern Noto, there is an increased risk of large-scale traffic impacts, so please be on high alert. The second half of the article provides a snowfall forecast data map.
2025-02-22 06:42:00
On the 22nd it will mark 14 years since the earthquake in southern New Zealand, which killed 185 people, including 28 Japanese, and a memorial ceremony will be held locally.
2025-02-22 05:47:00
The amount of snow has increased rapidly in Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued "Information on Significant Heavy Snow" at 5:34 a.m. on the 22nd. In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall in the six hours up to 5 a.m. reached 26 centimeters. In the plains of northern Noto, the risk of large-scale traffic impacts is increasing, and people are being urged to be on high alert.
2025-02-22 04:50:00
Hospitals that handle high-risk births, such as threatened premature labor, are finding it difficult to maintain their operations due to a shortage of doctors, and a group of specialist doctors has submitted a request to the government asking for measures to be taken.
2025-02-22 00:15:00
The professional baseball team, Orix, announced that they had ordered pitcher Taisuke Yamaoka to suspend activities for the time being due to suspicions of compliance violations involving the use of online casinos. In response, the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) announced that it had requested all 12 teams to call on any players or staff members who had used online casinos in the past to come forward.
