2025-03-08 22:28:00
Ahead of the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, an event was held in Osaka's Minato Ward, an area at risk of suffering major damage in a major Nankai Trough earthquake, in which participants competed to see how many tsunami evacuation buildings they could visit within a time limit.
2025-03-08 22:06:00
With just 10 days to go until the 80th anniversary of the Great Tokyo Air Raid, in which 100,000 people were killed, a tapestry containing the names of over 400 confirmed victims has been created and made public for the first time, in an effort to preserve their memory.
2025-03-08 22:05:00
JR Yamanote Line services were suspended on the inbound loop due to a track failure at Komagome Station, but services resumed at 9:52 p.m.
2025-03-08 21:49:00
Due to the influence of cold air and low pressure in the sky, snow is falling in the southern Kanto region, including the 23 wards of Tokyo. Heavy snow is expected to fall on flat land, mainly along the mountains of the Kanto-Koshin region, through the early hours of the 9th, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas of the 23 wards of Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
2025-03-08 21:25:00
On the afternoon of the 8th, a gondola lift stopped at a ski resort in Yubari, Hokkaido, leaving nearly 50 skiers and others stranded for about two hours. No one was injured.
2025-03-08 21:07:00
Due to the influence of cold air and low pressure in the sky, snow is falling in the southern Kanto region, including the 23 wards of Tokyo. Heavy snow is expected to fall on flat land, mainly along the mountains of the Kanto-Koshin region, through the early hours of the 9th, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas of the 23 wards of Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
2025-03-08 21:03:00
As no new spread of the forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture was confirmed on the 8th, the city lifted the evacuation order for three districts in Okirai, Sanriku Town. The city is considering lifting the evacuation order for parts of the Akasaki district, etc., while monitoring the spread of the fire and the status of lifelines from the 9th onwards.
2025-03-08 20:49:00
Chiba Prefecture announced that a man in his 40s living in Ichikawa City has been infected with measles. This is the first confirmed case in the prefecture this year.
2025-03-08 19:15:00
March 11th marks 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. The Tohoku region was hit by a massive tsunami and tremors measuring a maximum seismic intensity of 7, resulting in over 22,000 deaths, including those caused by related causes. The children who were there at the time have now grown into adults, and are living their lives with their own memories in their hearts.
2025-03-08 19:13:00
As no new spread of the forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture was confirmed on the 8th, the city lifted the evacuation order for three districts in Okirai, Sanriku Town. The city is considering lifting the evacuation order for parts of the Akasaki district, etc., while monitoring the spread of the fire and the status of lifelines from the 9th onwards.
2025-03-08 19:13:00
On the morning of the 8th, a fire broke out in one room of a two-story apartment in Maebashi City, the room was completely burned down, and one body was found in the ruins. After the fire, the 80-year-old woman who lived in the room could not be contacted, and the police believe that she is the deceased woman and are in the process of confirming her identity.
2025-03-08 19:08:00
The Japan Agriculture Award ceremony, which recognizes farmers and organizations that have actively engaged in agricultural management and achieved outstanding results, was held at NHK Hall in Tokyo on the 8th.
2025-03-08 19:06:00
On the 8th, the Nippon Steel Kamaishi Seawaves, a Division 2 Rugby League One team based in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, held a match to commemorate the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and to raise funds for the ongoing forest fires in the neighboring city of Ofunato.
2025-03-08 19:05:00
Due to the influence of cold air and low pressure in the sky, snow is falling in southern Kanto, including the Tama region of Tokyo. Heavy snow is expected to fall on flat land, mainly along the mountains of Kanto-Koshin, through the early hours of the 9th, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas of Tokyo's 23 wards. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
2025-03-08 18:55:00
Ahead of the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear accident next week, Komeito leader Saito visited Fukushima Prefecture and emphasized that he will work to resolve issues so that the final disposal of soil and other materials produced during decontamination work outside the prefecture can proceed smoothly.
2025-03-08 18:40:00
Following the issue of a coupling coming off on the Tohoku Shinkansen line while it was running in Tokyo, JR East has announced that it will extend the suspension of coupled trains until the 14th of this month. Many trains are expected to continue to be suspended, and stations and trains are expected to be crowded.
2025-03-08 17:52:00
In January of this year, in front of Nagano Station, three men and women were stabbed to death, and police have re-arrested a 46-year-old suspect from Nagano City for stabbing a 49-year-old man to death. The suspect had already been arrested for attempting to kill two other victims, and according to the police, he is continuing to remain silent about the incident.
2025-03-08 17:38:00
No new spread of the forest fire that broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture has been confirmed, and the city lifted the evacuation order for three districts in Okirai, Sanriku Town at 1:00 pm on the 8th. Since the morning of the 8th, local fire corps have joined in and are continuing to extinguish the heat sources and embers smoldering in the forest.
2025-03-08 16:38:00
JR Nambu Line had suspended service on both lines between Tachikawa Station and Inagi-Nagumo Station due to a fatal accident, but service resumed at around 4:20 pm on the 8th. *When we reported on the suspension of service in this article, the temporary section was incorrect. We apologize.
2025-03-08 16:33:00
No new spread of the forest fire that broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture has been confirmed, and the city lifted the evacuation order for three districts in Okirai, Sanriku Town at 1:00 pm on the 8th. Since the morning of the 8th, local fire corps have joined in and are continuing to extinguish the heat sources and embers smoldering in the forest.
2025-03-08 16:22:00
Minister Akazawa, who is in charge of preparations for the establishment of the Disaster Prevention Agency, gave a speech in Nagoya City and emphasized his intention to strengthen training of volunteers to operate evacuation centers and other tasks in preparation for the occurrence of a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough.
2025-03-08 16:11:00
On the 8th, International Women's Day, announcers from NHK and various commercial broadcasting stations gathered for a public recording to talk about physical and mental concerns, exchanging opinions on topics such as menstruation and menopausal disorders.
2025-03-08 15:58:00
A mikoshi (portable shrine) at a shrine in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was destroyed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, has recently been restored by a carpenter from Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture.
2025-03-08 15:57:00
Due to the influence of cold air above, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly in mountainous areas in the Kanto region from the evening of the 8th to the early morning of the 9th, and snow may accumulate in the 23 wards of Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against snow accumulation, frozen roads, and the impact on traffic. In response to the heavy snow expected in the Kanto-Koshin region, JR East has announced that it will suspend some trains on the Chuo Line and Ome Line from the evening of the 8th.
2025-03-08 15:35:00
Due to a fatal accident, JR Nambu Line has suspended operations on both lines between Tachikawa Station and Inagi-Nagumo Station. Operations are expected to resume around 4:20 pm on the 8th.
2025-03-08 15:14:00
On the 8th, marking 25 years since the derailment and collision on Tokyo's Hibiya Line subway, in which five passengers were killed and 64 were injured, people involved in the accident mourned the victims at a memorial near the site and renewed their pledge to ensure safety.
2025-03-08 15:13:00
Due to the influence of cold air above, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly in mountainous areas in the Kanto region from the evening of the 8th to the early morning of the 9th, and snow may accumulate in the 23 wards of Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against snow accumulation, frozen roads, and the impact on traffic.
2025-03-08 14:34:00
No new spread of the forest fire that broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture has been confirmed, and the city lifted the evacuation order for three districts in Okirai, Sanriku Town at 1:00 pm on the 8th. Since the morning of the 8th, local fire corps have joined in and are continuing to extinguish the heat sources and embers smoldering in the forest.
2025-03-08 13:27:00
No new spread of the forest fire that broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture has been confirmed, and since the morning of the 8th, local fire corps have been joining in to extinguish the heat sources and embers smoldering in the forest. In addition, at a morning press conference, Ofunato City announced its intention to lift the evacuation orders issued for three districts in Okirai, Sanriku Town, during the day on the 8th.
2025-03-08 13:24:00
Regarding plans to redevelop the site of Nakano Sun Plaza, a symbol of Nakano Ward in Tokyo, the ward has decided that it will be difficult to accept the revised plan presented by the developer due to rising construction costs, and has decided to abandon redevelopment plans within the current framework.
2025-03-08 13:11:00
In connection with an incident on the 4th of this month in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, in which a couple in their 70s were stabbed and injured, police have arrested the 50-year-old son, who was on the wanted list, on suspicion of attempted murder.
2025-03-08 13:11:00
No new spread of the forest fire that broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture has been confirmed, and since the morning of the 8th, local fire corps have been joining in to extinguish the heat sources and embers smoldering in the forest. In addition, at a morning press conference, Ofunato City announced its intention to lift the evacuation orders issued for three districts in Okirai, Sanriku Town, during the day on the 8th.
2025-03-08 13:09:00
In the early hours of the 8th, a house burned down in Ginan Town, Gifu Prefecture, and two bodies were found. After the fire, the couple in their 80s could not be contacted, and the police are investigating the cause of the fire while continuing to confirm the cause.
2025-03-08 13:08:00
In response to the heavy snow expected in the Kanto-Koshin region, JR East has announced that it will suspend some train services on the Chuo Line and Ome Line from the evening of the 8th.
2025-03-08 12:21:00
Due to the influence of cold air above, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly in mountainous areas in the Kanto region from the evening of the 8th to the early morning of the 9th, and snow may accumulate in the 23 wards of Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against snow accumulation, frozen roads, and the impact on traffic.
2025-03-08 12:20:00
Regarding plans to redevelop the site of Nakano Sun Plaza, a symbol of Nakano Ward in Tokyo, the ward has decided that it will be difficult to accept the revised plan presented by the developer due to rising construction costs, and has decided to abandon redevelopment plans within the current framework.
2025-03-08 12:16:00
On the 8th, marking 25 years since the derailment and collision on Tokyo's Hibiya Line subway, in which five passengers were killed and 64 were injured, people involved in the accident mourned the victims at a memorial near the site and renewed their pledge to ensure safety.
2025-03-08 12:05:00
It has been learned that the national panel of experts is adjusting the opening schedule for the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension to Sapporo to the end of fiscal 2038, which is significantly later than the previous target. However, they have also decided to indicate the possibility that the opening may be further delayed due to difficulties with tunnel construction.
2025-03-08 11:59:00
On the 7th, evacuation orders were lifted for some areas of Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, for the first time since the forest fire broke out since the 26th of last month, but the city will carefully consider the status of the heat source before further lifting the orders. From the 8th, local fire corps will join in to strengthen ground operations and work to extinguish the smoldering heat source.
2025-03-08 11:45:00
The fifth game of the seven-game match for the "Osho" title, one of the eight major titles in shogi, has begun in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture. Attention is focused on whether seven-time champion Sota Fujii (22) will win and achieve his fourth consecutive title, or whether challenger Takuya Nagase (32) will win his second game and keep his hopes of taking the title alive.
2025-03-08 11:39:00
Due to the influence of cold air above, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly in mountainous areas in the Kanto region from the evening of the 8th to the early morning of the 9th, and snow may accumulate in the 23 wards of Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against snow accumulation, frozen roads, and the impact on traffic.
2025-03-08 11:06:00
Due to the influence of cold air above, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly in mountainous areas in the Kanto-Koshin region from the evening of the 8th to the early morning of the 9th, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas on the plains of southern Kanto and in central Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
2025-03-08 07:38:00
In January of this year, three men and women were stabbed to death in front of Nagano Station. The 46-year-old suspect, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of two of the victims, plans to re-arrest a 49-year-old man on suspicion of stabbing him to death on the 8th. According to the police, the suspect is continuing to remain silent about the incident.
2025-03-08 07:19:00
As the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake approaches, NHK asked people living in Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima who had lost family members and friends about how the time they spend thinking about their loved ones has changed. Nearly half of respondents said that the time they spend thinking about their loved ones has not changed.
2025-03-08 06:36:00
Regarding the high-cost medical care system, Prime Minister Ishiba has announced that the increase in the upper limit of the burden in August of this year will be postponed. The government and ruling parties are coordinating to revise the new fiscal year budget again, and with the cooperation of the opposition parties, they would like to continue to pass the bill within the fiscal year.
2025-03-08 05:43:00
On the 7th, evacuation orders were lifted for some areas of Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, for the first time since the forest fire broke out since the 26th of last month, but the city will carefully consider the status of the heat source before further lifting the orders. From the 8th, local fire corps will join in to strengthen ground operations and work to extinguish the smoldering heat source.
2025-03-08 05:29:00
This year's Prefectural Gender Gap Index was released in conjunction with International Women's Day on March 8. Among these, the Prefectural Disaster Prevention Councils held by prefectures have seen their proportion of female committee members increase to nearly half, while others have seen the figure remain at around 10%, revealing a large disparity between local governments.
2025-03-08 05:25:00
In an effort to improve the wage gap between men and women, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has released an analytical tool that allows companies to compare their employee salaries and personnel data with the average for the same industry.
2025-03-08 05:22:00
In response to a series of cyber attacks targeting cryptocurrencies, exchange operators and others have established a new organization to tackle security measures and promote information sharing among companies.
2025-03-08 05:05:00
On the 6th, a coupling came off on the Tohoku Shinkansen while it was running in Tokyo, and JR East has announced that it will also cancel all coupled trains on the 8th. As a result, many trains will be suspended, and stations and trains are expected to remain crowded.
