2025-03-03 22:55:00
As labor shortages continue in various industries, a survey conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in February found that nearly 50% of local railway operators responded that they were short of drivers.
2025-03-03 21:01:00
An expert committee established by the government in response to the road collapse that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, has confirmed its intention to conduct a nationwide survey of sewer pipes.
2025-03-03 20:59:00
Following a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, leaving one man missing, Saitama Prefecture has decided to end emergency discharges of wastewater pumped upstream and dumped into the river in three days.
2025-03-03 20:52:00
In order to prevent internet advertising fees from becoming a source of revenue for malicious sites and facilitating the spread of false information, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has, for the first time, drawn up a draft guideline calling on advertisers to keep track of their advertising destinations by listing them.
2025-03-03 20:50:00
It has been learned through interviews with related parties that the 100-Article Committee investigating Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito's whistleblower documents has compiled a draft report concluding that the prefecture's response so far "lacked objectivity and fairness throughout, and there were major problems."
2025-03-03 20:46:00
The Tokyo Family Court has rejected a petition by a "second-generation religious man" whose parents were members of the former Unification Church to change his name, claiming that it was painful for him to live with the name given to him by the cult.
2025-03-03 19:58:00
At an evening press conference on the 3rd, Ofunato City in Iwate Prefecture revealed that as of 2:30 pm, they had received a total of over 65 million yen in disaster relief donations and other support.
2025-03-03 19:44:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has been spreading for three days, five days after it started, with damage to buildings confirmed in the Sotoguchi area of Akasaki Town and damage spreading to the south of the town. Firefighters and others have decided to continue firefighting efforts through the night.
2025-03-03 19:38:00
In April last year, a defendant aged 19 at the time was charged with murder and other crimes for allegedly killing a 17-year-old high school girl by pushing her off a bridge into a river in a valley in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. A 22-year-old defendant who was also indicted against him appeared in court as a witness, but refused to be sworn in as a witness, saying, "I don't want to talk because I'm about to go to trial."
2025-03-03 19:28:00
In a lawsuit filed by Dwango, operator of the video site Niconico Video, against the operator of FC2 Video and others for infringement of a patent for streaming viewer comments while the video is playing, the Supreme Court ruled that the patent had been infringed and ordered FC2 to cease streaming and pay damages of over 110 million yen.
2025-03-03 19:14:00
It has been learned through interviews with related parties that the 100-Article Committee investigating Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito's whistleblower documents is finalizing its preparations for a draft report that will conclude that the prefecture's response so far "lacked objectivity and fairness throughout, and there were major problems."
2025-03-03 19:07:00
Due to the influence of the front and cold front, snow fell in the Kanto region, including central Tokyo. The peak of the snow has passed, but heavy snow will fall again in the Kanto-Koshin mountainous areas from the early evening of the 4th, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas even on the plains, so please be careful of the impact on traffic.
2025-03-03 18:30:00
The Iwate Prefectural Government has announced that the area burned in the forest fire that has been spreading since the end of February in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has expanded to approximately 2,100 hectares. In the Sotoguchi district of Akasaki Town in the city, firefighters have confirmed that the fire has spread to several houses, and Self-Defense Force helicopters are working to extinguish the fire from the air.
2025-03-03 18:23:00
In a case where a body believed to be that of a child was found encased in concrete at an apartment building in Yao City, Osaka, the 41-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body said during voluntary questioning before his arrest, "A little over 10 years ago, I was taking care of my sister's daughter, and when I hit her as discipline, the next morning she was cold. I talked it over with the father and together we encased the body in concrete," according to an interview with the police.
2025-03-03 18:20:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that it will hold its first bidding for stockpiled rice to facilitate smooth rice distribution from March 10. The first round will cover 150,000 tons, and the rice is expected to be available in supermarkets and other locations from late March.
2025-03-03 18:14:00
Due to the influence of the front and cold air, snow is falling in the Kanto region, including central Tokyo. The snow will subside for now, but from the early evening of the 4th, heavy snow will fall again, mainly in the mountainous areas of the Kanto-Koshin region, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas on the plains, so please be careful of the impact on traffic.
2025-03-03 18:12:00
There have been a series of monkey sightings in Tokyo between the 2nd and 3rd, and local governments and the Metropolitan Police Department are urging people not to approach any monkeys they see.
2025-03-03 18:01:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino and second in line to the throne, held his first press conference since coming of age on the afternoon of the 3rd, and stated his aspirations as an adult member of the imperial family, saying, "I will approach each task carefully while receiving advice from those around me, be aware of my responsibilities as an adult member of the imperial family, and fulfill my role as a member of the imperial family."
2025-03-03 17:56:00
The Iwate Prefectural Government has announced that the area burned in the forest fire that has been spreading since the end of February in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has expanded to approximately 2,100 hectares. In the Sotoguchi district of Akasaki Town in the city, firefighters have confirmed that the fire has spread to several houses, and Self-Defense Force helicopters are working to extinguish the fire from the air.
2025-03-03 17:50:00
The forest fire that broke out on February 26th in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, was almost completely extinguished by the afternoon of the 3rd, five days after it started. Firefighters will continue their efforts to put out the fire, and the police will investigate the cause of the fire, which appears to have been caused by a spark from burning dry grass.
2025-03-03 17:37:00
In a lawsuit filed by Dwango, operator of the video site Niconico Video, against the operator of FC2 Video and others for infringement of a patent for streaming viewer comments while the video is playing, the Supreme Court ruled that the patent had been infringed and ordered FC2 to cease streaming and pay damages of over 110 million yen.
2025-03-03 17:26:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that it will hold its first bidding for stockpiled rice to facilitate smooth rice distribution from March 10. The first round will cover 150,000 tons, and the rice is expected to be available in supermarkets and other locations from late March.
2025-03-03 17:20:00
Following a forecast of snow, JR Ome Line services were suspended on both up and down lines between Ome Station and Okutama Station from around 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd, but services resumed at 4:40 p.m.
2025-03-03 17:12:00
Lawyer Isao Okamura, who established the National Association of Crime Victims, commonly known as Tomorrow's Association, and made great strides in victim rights, including participation in criminal trials, has died of pneumonia. He was 95 years old.
2025-03-03 17:10:00
In preparation for large-scale disasters such as an earthquake directly beneath the capital, Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward has introduced a "toilet truck" equipped with mobile flush toilets that can be used even in the event of a water outage, becoming the first of its kind in Tokyo's 23 wards.
2025-03-03 16:25:00
Eight years ago, a man in his 70s who had come for dialysis at a municipal hospital in Kawasaki City died after being administered medication. Police sent the case to prosecutors on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death, alleging that the death was caused by a former hospital technician misusing dialysis medication for another patient.
2025-03-03 16:24:00
The Iwate Prefectural Government has announced that the area burned in the forest fire that has been spreading since the end of February in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has expanded to approximately 2,100 hectares. In the Sotoguchi district of Akasaki Town in the city, firefighters have confirmed that the fire has spread to several houses, and Self-Defense Force helicopters are working to extinguish the fire from the air.
2025-03-03 16:05:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino and second in line to the throne, held his first press conference since coming of age on the afternoon of the 3rd.
2025-03-03 15:50:00
The Iwate Prefectural Government has announced that the area burned in the forest fire that has been spreading since the end of February in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has expanded to approximately 2,100 hectares. In the Sotoguchi district of Akasaki Town in the city, firefighters have confirmed that the fire has spread to several houses, and Self-Defense Force helicopters are working to extinguish the fire from the air.
2025-03-03 15:37:00
Prime Minister Ishiba posted a video on social media to coincide with the "reinforced suicide prevention month," calling on people to speak to anyone who seems different than usual about someone close to them.
2025-03-03 15:18:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino and second in line to the throne, held his first press conference since coming of age on the afternoon of the 3rd.
2025-03-03 14:59:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that it will hold its first bidding for stockpiled rice to facilitate smooth rice distribution from March 10. The first round will cover 150,000 tons, and the rice is expected to be available in supermarkets and other locations from late March.
2025-03-03 14:17:00
The introduction of an AI-based system that was being considered for introduction to help child consultation centers decide whether to place children suspected of abuse in temporary custody has been postponed, citing insufficient accuracy.
2025-03-03 13:56:00
The Iwate Prefectural Government has announced that the area burned in the forest fire that has been spreading since the end of February in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has expanded to approximately 2,100 hectares. In the Sotoguchi district of Akasaki Town in the city, firefighters have confirmed that the fire has spread to several houses, and Self-Defense Force helicopters are working to extinguish the fire from the air.
2025-03-03 13:32:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that it will hold its first bidding for stockpiled rice to facilitate smooth rice distribution from March 10. The first round will cover 150,000 tons, and the rice is expected to be available in supermarkets and other locations from late March.
2025-03-03 13:16:00
In April last year, a defendant aged 19 at the time was charged with murder and other crimes for allegedly killing a 17-year-old high school girl by pushing her off a bridge into a river in a valley in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. A 22-year-old defendant who was also indicted with the defendant appeared in court as a witness, but refused to be sworn in as a witness, saying, "I don't want to talk because my trial is coming up."
2025-03-03 13:14:00
In a case where a body believed to be that of a child was found encased in concrete at an apartment building in Yao City, Osaka, the 41-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body said during voluntary questioning before his arrest, "I hit my sister's daughter, who I was taking care of, as discipline, and the next morning she was cold. I talked it over with my father and we encased the body in concrete together," according to an interview with the police.
2025-03-03 13:05:00
The Iwate Prefectural Government has announced that the area burned in the forest fire that has been spreading since the end of February in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has expanded to approximately 2,100 hectares. In the Sotoguchi district of Akasaki Town in the city, firefighters have confirmed that the fire has spread to several houses, and Self-Defense Force helicopters are working to extinguish the fire from the air.
2025-03-03 12:24:00
After the unseasonably warm weather on the 2nd, it became bitterly cold in many areas on the 3rd, with snow falling in the mountainous areas of the Kanto-Koshinetsu region. There is a risk of snow accumulation in the plains of southern Kanto, including the 23 wards of Tokyo, in the afternoon, so please be careful of the impact on traffic.
2025-03-03 12:16:00
The Iwate Prefectural Government has announced that the area burned in the forest fire that has been spreading since the end of February in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has expanded to approximately 2,100 hectares. In the Sotoguchi district of Akasaki Town in the city, firefighters have confirmed that the fire has spread to several houses, and Self-Defense Force helicopters are working to extinguish the fire from the air.
2025-03-03 11:27:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that it will hold its first bidding for stockpiled rice to facilitate smooth rice distribution from March 10. The first round will cover 150,000 tons, and the rice is expected to be available in supermarkets and other locations from late March.
2025-03-03 10:55:00
The area burned in the ongoing forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, had grown to approximately 2,100 hectares as of 6:00 a.m. on the 3rd.
2025-03-03 10:31:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that it will begin bidding for stockpiled rice on the 10th of this month for the first time in order to facilitate smooth rice distribution.
2025-03-03 10:09:00
The area burned in the ongoing forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, had grown to approximately 2,100 hectares as of 6:00 a.m. on the 3rd.
2025-03-03 09:02:00
The Iwate Prefectural Government has announced that the area burned in the forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has expanded to approximately 2,100 hectares. There is information that the fire has spread to houses in the Sotoguchi district of Akasaki Town in the city, so the fire department is investigating the details and a Self-Defense Force helicopter is fighting the fire from the air.
2025-03-03 09:00:00
In response to the snow forecast, JR East Hachioji Branch announced that it would suspend service on both lines between Ome Station and Okutama Station on the Ome Line from around 10:00 a.m. to the evening on the 3rd. As service may change depending on future weather conditions, the branch urges people to check weather information and the latest train operation conditions and to allow plenty of time when setting off.
2025-03-03 08:02:00
The forest fire that continues to spread in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has been raging for three days and five days since it started, but there is still no prospect of it being contained. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply in the area from the 3rd, and the city and others are working to manage the health of those who are evacuating.
2025-03-03 07:38:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, will hold his first press conference on the afternoon of the 3rd upon coming of age.
2025-03-03 06:56:00
A forest fire that broke out in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture on February 26th is weakening but has not been extinguished, and firefighting efforts are expected to continue on the 3rd.
2025-03-03 06:46:00
On the night of the 2nd, damage was found in the pantograph of a train on the JR Yosan Line in Ehime Prefecture, and another limited express train was stopped between stations for about four and a half hours to check the safety of the overhead wires, etc. As the safety checks continued until the morning of the 3rd, operations were suspended from the first train on some sections, but have now resumed.
2025-03-03 06:36:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, will hold his first press conference on the afternoon of the 3rd upon coming of age.
2025-03-03 06:24:00
Due to the influence of the front, rain and snow are falling over a wide area from eastern to western Japan, and snow is falling mainly along the mountains in the Kanto-Koshin region. From the afternoon of the 3rd, snow may accumulate in the plains of southern Kanto, including the 23 wards of Tokyo, so please be careful of the impact on traffic.
2025-03-03 06:04:00
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. has been implementing "preventive road closures" on parts of expressways in Nagano and Gunma prefectures since 5 a.m. to prevent accidents caused by snow. The "preventive road closures" are on the Joshinetsu Expressway between Ueda Sugadaira IC and Fujioka IC, and on the Nagano Expressway between Azumino IC and Koshoku IC, both in both directions.
2025-03-03 05:30:00
Regarding the revised budget proposal for the new fiscal year, which takes into account the agreement reached with the Japan Restoration Party, including specific measures for free education, the ruling party plans to reach agreement with the opposition parties in order to pass the bill through the House of Representatives by the 5th, with budget deliberations in the House of Representatives reaching a climax.
2025-03-03 05:02:00
The forest fire that continues to spread in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has been raging for three days and five days since it started, but there is still no prospect of it being contained. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply in the area from the 3rd, and the city and others are working to manage the health of those who are evacuating.
