2025-03-01 23:01:00
On the 1st, just before noon, two men who were believed to have been climbing Mt. Tanigawa in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, were caught in an avalanche and later confirmed dead. The two men who died were identified as 42 and 48 years old from Kanagawa Prefecture, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-03-01 22:19:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, a fire broke out in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, burning dead grass in a field, and an 81-year-old man died. Police believe he was caught in the fire and are investigating further.
2025-03-01 21:31:00
On the 1st, just before noon, two men who were believed to have been climbing Mt. Tanigawa in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, were caught in an avalanche. The two were rescued by helicopter and taken to the hospital, but according to the police, they were later confirmed dead.
2025-03-01 20:49:00
On the 1st, just before noon, two men who were believed to have been climbing Mt. Tanigawa in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, were caught in an avalanche. The two were rescued by helicopter and taken to the hospital, but according to the police, they were later confirmed dead.
2025-03-01 19:29:00
An 18-year-old male student was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he slashed a female student's neck and other parts of her body with a cutter knife at a high school in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, just before noon on the 1st. The incident occurred after the graduation ceremony, and police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-03-01 19:23:00
In Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, where a forest fire is occurring, winds have been getting stronger since the morning of the 1st, and firefighters and the Self-Defense Forces have deployed 17 helicopters to strengthen firefighting efforts from the air, but the fire continues to spread. Firefighters and others will continue to work through the night to put out the fire.
2025-03-01 19:19:00
The forest fire in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, has not been put out even after more than a day since it started, but the fire is weakening. Firefighting efforts were suspended overnight due to safety concerns, and are expected to resume on the morning of the 2nd.
2025-03-01 19:00:00
Two men who were believed to have been climbing Mt. Tanigawa in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, were caught in an avalanche just before noon on the 1st. The two were later rescued by helicopter and taken to the hospital, but their exact condition is unknown.
2025-03-01 18:45:00
In Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, where a forest fire is occurring, winds have been getting stronger since the morning of the 1st, and firefighters and the Self-Defense Forces have deployed 17 helicopters to strengthen firefighting efforts from the air, but the fire continues to spread. Firefighters and others will continue to work through the night to put out the fire.
2025-03-01 18:43:00
On the 1st, it was sunny over a wide area from northern to western Japan, and temperatures were as warm as those in late March to late April in many areas. Temperatures are expected to rise during the day on the 2nd as well, so people in areas with heavy snowfall should be careful of avalanches and snow falling from roofs.
2025-03-01 18:34:00
As a bill to amend the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act, which includes strengthening penalties for unscrupulous host clubs, is expected to be submitted to the current regular session of the Diet, an organization that provides consultation on problems related to host clubs held a press conference in Tokyo to report that the number of consultations has increased significantly.
2025-03-01 18:19:00
The forest fire that broke out on February 26th in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is still spreading three days later and has not yet been contained. Firefighting efforts are scheduled to continue from the morning of the 2nd.
2025-03-01 18:17:00
Job hunting for university students graduating next spring began in earnest on the 1st, with companies holding joint information sessions for students across the country. In light of the serious labor shortage, companies are eager to hire, and are beginning recruitment activities earlier than ever before.
2025-03-01 17:33:00
Joint training exercises being conducted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Marine Corps in Kyushu and Okinawa to simulate the defense of remote islands were opened to the press.
2025-03-01 17:17:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has been spreading for three days since it started, and the burned area has reached approximately 1,400 hectares. Strong winds are expected to continue until the evening of the 1st, and firefighters are working hard to extinguish the fire.
2025-03-01 16:51:00
According to JR East, services on the Yamanote Line were suspended on both the inner and outer loops from just after 3:00 p.m. after smoke rose from the tracks at Yoyogi Station, allowing firefighters to carry out firefighting efforts and safety checks. However, services resumed on both the inner and outer loops just after 4:30 p.m.
2025-03-01 16:32:00
Mino Monta, a popular TV personality who was active as a host on information and variety shows and was known for his cheerful and witty way of speaking, passed away in the early hours of the 1st. He was 80 years old.
2025-03-01 16:24:00
A 45-year-old police sergeant from the Kamata Police Station of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department was arrested for breaking into the room of a man who had died alone twice and stealing a total of 30 million yen in cash. The crime was discovered in February when the sergeant reported it himself.
2025-03-01 16:19:00
A year and two months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and there are cases where repair work on damaged homes cannot even begin. The reason behind this is a serious labor shortage among local construction companies, and while full-scale reconstruction is being rushed, experts point out that if the situation continues, the population decline may worsen, and measures are needed.
2025-03-01 16:12:00
Two men who were believed to have been climbing Mt. Tanigawa in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, were caught in an avalanche just before noon on the 1st. The two were later rescued and taken to a hospital, but their condition is unknown. Police and others are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-03-01 16:10:00
In February, a body believed to be that of a child was found stuffed in concrete inside a clothing case in an apartment building in Yao City, Osaka, and a 41-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body. During questioning, the suspect stated, "A dozen years ago, I stuffed a relative's daughter in concrete," and the police are working to confirm the identity of the body and to investigate the details of the incident.
2025-03-01 16:02:00
A graduation ceremony was held on the morning of the 1st at Ofunato Higashi High School in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, where a forest fire continues to spread, and students who are living in evacuation shelters also attended.
2025-03-01 15:55:00
According to JR East, JR Yamanote Line has received information that smoke is coming from the tracks at Yoyogi Station, and has suspended operations on the inner and outer tracks since around 3:00 pm. Firefighters have been called in to extinguish the fire, and operations are scheduled to resume around 4:10 pm.
2025-03-01 15:55:00
Job hunting for university students graduating next spring began in earnest in March. According to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, about 30% of job-hunting students answered that they had experienced sexual harassment, and companies are being asked to take measures against sexual harassment during job hunting. The latter half of the article summarizes the detailed survey results, the background of the situation as told by experts, and the efforts required of companies in a Q&A format.
2025-03-01 15:45:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has been spreading for three days since it started, and the burned area has reached approximately 1,400 hectares. Strong winds are expected to continue until the evening of the 1st, and firefighters are working hard to extinguish the fire.
2025-03-01 15:02:00
Mino Monta, who was active as a host on television information and variety shows and gained popularity for his bright and witty speaking style, has passed away.
2025-03-01 14:09:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has been spreading for three days since it started, and the burned area has reached approximately 1,400 hectares. Strong winds are expected to continue until the evening of the 1st, and firefighters are working hard to extinguish the fire.
2025-03-01 13:11:00
It has been revealed that despite the fact that two sharp objects, including a box cutter, were found in succession in an area of Fukuoka Airport last year where the carrying-in of dangerous items is restricted, the airport management company did not re-inspect the items, contrary to regulations, and received a severe administrative warning from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
2025-03-01 12:43:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has been spreading for three days since it started, and the burned area has reached approximately 1,400 hectares. Strong winds are expected to continue until the evening of the 1st, and firefighters are working hard to extinguish the fire.
2025-03-01 12:27:00
On the morning of the 1st, a house in Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture, was completely burned down, and two bodies were found in the ruins. Police are working to confirm the identities of the bodies and are investigating the cause of the fire.
2025-03-01 12:25:00
A forest fire in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, has not yet been put out even a full day after it started, but Self-Defense Force helicopters have been involved in firefighting efforts since March 1st, and the fire is said to be weakening.
2025-03-01 12:22:00
A forest fire that broke out in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture on February 26th has spread to the west, and firefighting efforts have been carried out from the air by helicopter since the morning of March 1st.
2025-03-01 12:20:00
On the 1st, it will be sunny over a wide area, mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and temperatures will be rising in various areas from the morning. During the day, it is expected that some areas will be as warm as late April, so in areas with heavy snowfall, it is necessary to be careful of avalanches and snow falling from roofs.
2025-03-01 12:01:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has been spreading for three days since it started, and the burned area has reached approximately 1,400 hectares. Strong winds are expected to continue until the evening of the 1st, and firefighters are working hard to extinguish the fire.
2025-03-01 11:07:00
In response to the time it took to grasp the status of relief supplies following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the Cabinet Office has developed a new system that can centrally manage the delivery status of supplies, etc., and will begin operating it from April.
2025-03-01 09:36:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has burned an area of approximately 1,400 hectares, and the city expanded the area of evacuation orders on the morning of March 1st, citing the risk of the fire spreading further. Although winds are expected to get stronger on the 1st, firefighters will continue firefighting efforts on the ground, and have also been spraying water from helicopters since the morning.
2025-03-01 09:08:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has burned an area of approximately 1,400 hectares, and the city expanded the area of evacuation orders on the morning of March 1st, citing the risk of the fire spreading further. Although winds are expected to get stronger on the 1st, firefighters will continue firefighting efforts on the ground, and have also been spraying water from helicopters since the morning.
2025-03-01 08:05:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has burned an area of approximately 1,200 hectares, and the city issued new evacuation orders for three areas of Okirai, Sanriku Town, at 7:30 a.m. on March 1st, citing the risk of the fire spreading. The new evacuation orders apply to a total of 141 households and 333 people in the Horei Higashi, Horei Nishi, and Kamihorei districts of Okirai, Sanriku Town, Ofunato City. Strong winds are expected on March 1st, but firefighters and others will continue to work on the ground to put out the fires through the night, and have been spraying water from helicopters since the morning.
2025-03-01 07:20:00
The forest fire in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, has not yet been contained, and the fire is still raging even on March 1, one day after it started. The prefecture is rushing to extinguish the fire, including by requesting the Self-Defense Forces to dispatch disaster relief personnel.
2025-03-01 07:19:00
On March 1, it is expected to be sunny over a wide area, with temperatures rising in many areas and some areas reaching temperatures as warm as April. In areas with heavy snowfall, it is necessary to be careful of avalanches and snow falling from roofs.
2025-03-01 07:02:00
The NPO that supported victims of the Aum Shinrikyo subway sarin gas attack will be dissolved in March, the 30th anniversary of the incident. Going forward, the organization will participate as an advisor to and provide support to organizations created by victims.
2025-03-01 06:56:00
It has been one year and two months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Ishikawa Prefecture is strengthening its mental health care services in response to the increasing number of inquiries about anxiety, as it is taking time for victims to rebuild their lives in many cases.
2025-03-01 06:46:00
According to multiple sources, a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer passed through the Taiwan Strait between mainland China and Taiwan in February. This was the second time the destroyer passed through the Taiwan Strait, and it is believed that the purpose of the destroyer was to assert freedom of navigation.
2025-03-01 05:48:00
American IT giant Microsoft has announced that it will shut down its internet calling service Skype in May of this year. The decision to end the service comes amid the rise of online conferencing systems such as Zoom.
2025-03-01 05:45:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has burned an area of approximately 1,200 hectares, and on the night of February 28, the city expanded the area of evacuation orders due to the risk of the fire spreading. Strong winds are expected on March 1, and firefighters and others are working through the night to extinguish the fire on the ground to prevent it from spreading to buildings.
2025-03-01 05:40:00
The forest fire that broke out on February 26th in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, continues to spread, and firefighting operations from the air using helicopters are scheduled to continue on the morning of March 1st.
2025-03-01 05:25:00
Regarding the Japanese man found at a specialized fraud base in eastern Myanmar, a leader of the militant group that controls the region has revealed that he is believed to have been involved in fraud for about four months under the instructions of a Chinese person.
2025-03-01 05:08:00
Shinjuku Alta, a commercial facility in Shinjuku, Tokyo that had been a popular meeting place, closed on the night of the 28th, bringing an end to its approximately 45-year history.
2025-03-01 00:03:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office has decided not to indict a 40-year-old man who was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for introducing women he approached on the street to a broker who arranged for them to engage in prostitution overseas.
