2025-03-19 23:07:00
Due to the effects of snow damage, more than 10,000 homes temporarily lost power in parts of Aichi and Gifu prefectures on the 19th. As of 5:00 p.m., approximately 6,700 homes were still without power, and restoration work was ongoing.
2025-03-19 22:17:00
Prosecutors have decided not to indict a nursery school office worker in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, who was arrested for putting her own urine into children's water bottles.
2025-03-19 22:15:00
In a lawsuit filed by Toshiba, a major electronics manufacturer, seeking compensation from its former management following its accounting fraud scandal, the Tokyo High Court, on the second instance, overturned the first instance ruling that had ordered three individuals to pay compensation, and dismissed the company's lawsuit.
2025-03-19 21:54:00
According to JR East, due to the broken overhead wires, service has been suspended since around 8:20 pm on the 19th on the Takasaki Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line between Takasaki Station and Jinbohara Station in both directions, and on the Hachiko Line between Takasaki Station and Koma-gawa Station in both directions. Service is expected to resume around midnight tomorrow. The broken overhead wires occurred between Takasaki Station and Kuragano Station, and JR East is investigating the cause.
2025-03-19 21:52:00
TV Asahi announced that it had taken disciplinary action against a 50-year-old executive director, demoting him, for inappropriately spending over 5 million yen on expenses and for bullying staff, and decided to cancel the variety show he was in charge of.
2025-03-19 21:46:00
A committee of experts has recommended that 12 people who died in Ishikawa Prefecture after the Noto Peninsula earthquake be recognized as disaster-related deaths. If officially recognized by the local government, the death toll from the Noto Peninsula earthquake is expected to rise to 569.
2025-03-19 21:37:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, visited the Imperial Palace and reported to the Emperor and Empress that he had graduated from high school.
2025-03-19 21:35:00
Regarding the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka, the Kyoto Buddhist Association, which has approximately 1,100 member temples in Kyoto Prefecture, has started a signature campaign at the World Heritage Site Ginkakuji Temple calling for the withdrawal of the plan, citing concerns about the impact of the construction on groundwater and the ground.
2025-03-19 21:29:00
In a case where a 41-year-old suspect was arrested for abandoning the body of a girl buried in concrete in an apartment building in Yao City, Osaka, police investigations revealed that the deceased was the suspect's sister's daughter, a girl who was 6 or 7 years old at the time. Police are also investigating the circumstances of the death in detail.
2025-03-19 21:28:00
On the afternoon of the 19th, a house in Fujimi-machi, Nagano Prefecture, burned down and two bodies were found in the ruins. The couple in their 70s who lived in the house have been unable to be contacted, so the police are working to confirm their identities and investigate the cause of the fire.
2025-03-19 21:20:00
In a case where a former prosecutor-general of the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office is accused of sexually assaulting a female prosecutor under his control, the Osaka High Public Prosecutors Office has issued a disciplinary warning to the former prosecutor-general for inappropriate conduct, including informing the former prosecutor-general that a colleague, a deputy prosecutor, had been questioned as a witness in the case. However, the office has not indicted the victim on criminal charges alleging that the deputy prosecutor had spread rumors in the workplace that the sexual assault allegation was a lie.
2025-03-19 20:43:00
In May last year, a large truck crashed into a traffic jam on the Metropolitan Expressway in Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, killing three people, and the transportation company and its representative director were referred to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Labor Standards Act for forcing the truck driver to work on a holiday, illegally.
2025-03-19 19:59:00
In a trial where the former boyfriend of a 4-year-old girl's mother was charged with assault resulting in death and other crimes for assaulting and killing a 4-year-old girl at an apartment building in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, two years ago, the Nara District Court acquitted the man, saying that "it is impossible to rule out the possibility that the injuries were caused by factors other than the defendant's assault."
2025-03-19 19:57:00
In a case where a 41-year-old suspect was arrested for abandoning the body of a girl buried in concrete in an apartment building in Yao City, Osaka, police investigations revealed that the deceased was the suspect's sister's daughter, a girl who was 6 or 7 years old at the time. Police are also investigating the circumstances of the death in detail.
2025-03-19 19:35:00
On the 19th, a third-party committee commissioned by Hyogo Prefecture to investigate the whistleblower documents filed by Governor Saito released a report stating that the prefecture's response to the whistleblower documents violated the Whistleblower Protection Act and that the governor's words and actions constituted power harassment.
2025-03-19 19:18:00
The Chiba District Court has sentenced a former Olympic judo athlete to four years in prison on charges of fraud for allegedly defrauding a woman in Chiba Prefecture of 40 million yen in cash by ascribing her a group purchase of cryptocurrency.
2025-03-19 19:00:00
As the resale of tickets for concerts, sporting events, and other events at high prices becomes a problem, it has been learned from interviews with people involved that the Tokyo District Court has ordered a major resale website to disclose the personal information of sellers who are reselling tickets for idol group concerts at high prices. According to industry groups and others, this is the first time that such a court order has been issued.
2025-03-19 18:56:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that it will begin work as early as the 21st to remove sandbags that emit extremely strong radiation and were used to absorb radioactive material immediately after the accident, which are still lying underground at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
2025-03-19 18:45:00
On the 19th, a third-party committee commissioned by Hyogo Prefecture to investigate the whistleblower documents filed by Governor Saito released a report stating that the prefecture's response to the whistleblower documents violated the Whistleblower Protection Act and that the governor's words and actions constituted power harassment.
2025-03-19 18:44:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has decided to close all evacuation shelters, except for some welfare evacuation shelters, on April 13th, as disaster victims have been able to move into temporary housing. This means that there will be no more evacuation shelters set up by local governments in Ishikawa Prefecture following the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rain disaster, and the next issue will be the rebuilding of stable housing.
2025-03-19 18:42:00
Police have learned that this month, a number of cars have been spotted driving the wrong way on the uphill road of "Irohazaka" in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. In all cases, the cars are believed to have been unable to go up the hill due to snow and turned back. Police are calling on drivers to "please take action such as calling a tow truck instead of driving the wrong way."
2025-03-19 18:33:00
Ryunosuke Endo, vice president of Fuji Television and chairman of the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association (JBA), who has announced his intention to step down from his position, explained his reason for resigning at a regular press conference on the 19th, saying, "Continuing as chairman in a situation that could lead to the distrust of many people would not be good for the entire private broadcasting industry."
2025-03-19 18:15:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, attended the launching ceremony for the Arctic research vessel in Yokohama.
2025-03-19 18:10:00
It has been discovered that a freelance delivery man who had a contract with a company that delivers parcels for the major online retailer Amazon was injured during a delivery and has had his injury recognized as an industrial accident. The lawyer supporting the man said that the Labor Standards Inspection Office appears to have determined that the working conditions of a freelance worker are no different from those of a company employee.
2025-03-19 18:01:00
On the 19th, the Kobe District Public Prosecutors Office indicted a 46-year-old defendant on charges of murder and attempted murder for stabbing and killing an elementary school girl with a knife in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture 18 years ago.
2025-03-19 17:45:00
It has been three weeks since a large forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture on the 19th. Firefighters are continuing their efforts to remove heat sources and other elements in order to completely put out the fire. Approximately 190 people, including those whose homes were damaged, are still forced to evacuate, and the big issue is how to rebuild their lives and livelihoods.
2025-03-19 17:31:00
On the 19th, a third-party committee commissioned by Hyogo Prefecture to investigate the whistleblower documents filed by Governor Saito released a report stating that the prefecture's response to the whistleblower documents violated the Whistleblower Protection Act and that the governor's words and actions constituted power harassment.
2025-03-19 17:17:00
Construction work began on temporary housing on the 19th to house people whose homes were damaged in the forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture.
2025-03-19 17:12:00
With the spread of online publications, the number of published railway timetables has been decreasing year by year, but the issue of Japan's oldest railway timetable, which was first published during the Taisho era, celebrated its 100th anniversary with the issue released on the 19th, and went on sale at bookstores in Tokyo.
2025-03-19 16:55:00
In a case where a breast augmentation surgery performed by a beauty clinic infringed a patent related to a drug, the Intellectual Property High Court ruled that it did infringe the patent. According to experts, this is the first ruling that recognizes patent infringement by a medical procedure.
2025-03-19 16:52:00
Regarding the issue of people who have taken Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji ingredients and have complained of health problems, the city of Osaka submitted a report to the national government on the 19th outlining problems with the factory's hygiene management system and the occurrence of health damage.
2025-03-19 16:51:00
On the 19th, a third-party committee commissioned by Hyogo Prefecture to investigate the whistleblower documents filed by Governor Saito released a report stating that the prefecture's response to the whistleblower documents, including that of Governor Saito, violated the Whistleblower Protection Act and acknowledged the governor's words and actions as power harassment.
2025-03-19 16:40:00
The Chiba District Court has sentenced a city council member from Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, who was charged with indecent assault for kissing an elementary school girl at a library facility he runs, to one year and six months in prison, suspended for four years.
2025-03-19 16:37:00
The Nara District Court has acquitted the former boyfriend of a mother who was charged with assault resulting in death and other charges for assaulting and killing a 4-year-old girl at an apartment building in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, two years ago.
2025-03-19 16:04:00
A 24-year-old employee from Nagano Prefecture was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for taking obscene images of a 16-year-old female student he met on social media. When questioned, he denied the charges, saying, "I didn't know she was under 18."
2025-03-19 15:38:00
Construction work began on temporary housing on the 19th to house people whose homes were damaged in the forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture.
2025-03-19 15:25:00
A graduation ceremony was held on the 19th at an elementary school that was affected by the forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, resulting in school closures, and 12 graduating students said goodbye to their familiar school.
2025-03-19 15:20:00
The Metropolitan Expressway was closed between Urawa Minami on the Saitama-Omiya Line (downbound) and Saitama-Minuma on the Saitama Shintoshin Line, and between Saitama-Minuma on the Saitama Shintoshin Line (upbound) and Bijogi Junction on the Saitama-Omiya Line, but all road closures were lifted by 2:10 p.m.
2025-03-19 14:35:00
The Chuo Expressway was closed between Tsuru Interchange and Kawaguchiko Interchange due to the snow, but was reopened at 2:00 p.m. All closed sections have now been reopened.
2025-03-19 14:09:00
Police have arrested two new suspects in a motorcycle snatching incident that occurred in Saitama City last month. There have been 11 other similar incidents in the surrounding area, and police are investigating whether they are related.
2025-03-19 14:01:00
At around 1:25 pm on the 19th, an earthquake measuring 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2025-03-19 13:40:00
According to JR East, services on the Hokuriku Shinkansen were suspended on both lines between Tokyo Station and Joetsu Myoko Station from just after 11:00 a.m. due to bamboo having fallen along the tracks between Takasaki Station and Annaka Haruna Station. However, services resumed at around 1:30 p.m. after the removal work was completed.
2025-03-19 13:20:00
Construction work began on temporary housing on the 19th to house people whose homes were damaged in the forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture.
2025-03-19 13:09:00
The first hearing of a case in which a former judge seconded to the Financial Services Agency is accused of insider trading was held, and the former judge admitted to the charges and stated, "I wanted to have more security for the future of my parents and family."
2025-03-19 13:06:00
Due to the snow, the Chuo Expressway was closed from 8:25 a.m. between Hachioji Junction and Ichinomiya Misaka Interchange, and between Otsuki Junction and Tsuru Interchange, but was lifted at noon. Meanwhile, the road remains closed between Tsuru Interchange and Kawaguchiko Interchange.
2025-03-19 12:36:00
A developing low pressure system brought strong winds accompanied by rain and snow over a wide area from northern to western Japan, and snow temporarily accumulated in Tokyo's 23 wards. The peak of the snow has passed in the plains of southern Kanto, but snow will continue into the evening in the mountainous areas of Kanto-Koshin, and strong winds will continue over a wide area into the evening of the 19th, so caution is advised against strong winds, high waves, and the impact of snow on traffic. Meteorologist Sato Kimitoshi gives an explanation of the outlook for the future. [Video is 1 minute 51 seconds] *This content was broadcast before noon on the 19th. *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2025-03-19 12:20:00
According to JR East, the Hokuriku Shinkansen has been suspended on both lines between Omiya and Nagano stations since 11:00 a.m. due to bamboo falling over along the tracks between Takasaki and Annaka-Haruna stations. They are currently working to remove the bamboo, but there is no prospect of resuming service.
2025-03-19 12:13:00
In a case where a 41-year-old suspect was arrested for abandoning the body of a girl buried in concrete in an apartment building in Yao City, Osaka, police investigations revealed that the deceased was the suspect's sister's daughter, a girl who was 6 or 7 years old at the time. Police are also investigating the circumstances of the death in detail.
2025-03-19 12:05:00
A developing low pressure system brought rain and snow over a wide area from northern to western Japan, and strong winds accompanied it. Snow temporarily accumulated in the 23 wards of Tokyo. The peak of the snow has passed on the plains of southern Kanto, but snow will continue in the mountainous areas of Kanto-Koshin through the evening. Strong winds will continue over a wide area through tonight, so please be careful of strong winds, high waves, and the impact of snow on traffic.
2025-03-19 10:57:00
The first hearing was held in a case in which a former judge who was seconded to the Financial Services Agency is accused of insider trading, and the former judge admitted to the charges.
2025-03-19 10:43:00
A developing low pressure system is bringing strong winds and rain and snow to a wide area from northern to western Japan, causing heavy snowfall mainly along the mountains. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that snow may accumulate on flat land in southern Kanto, including the 23 wards of Tokyo, and urges people to be careful of the impact on traffic. Weather forecaster Hiyama Yasuhiro gives an explanation of the outlook for the future. [Video is 1 minute 33 seconds long] *This content was broadcast on Good Morning Japan at 7:00 on the 19th. *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2025-03-19 10:40:00
Due to a fatal accident that occurred at Yonohonmachi Station in Saitama City's Chuo Ward, JR Saikyo Line services were suspended on both up and down lines between Musashi-Urawa Station in Minami Ward and Omiya Station in Omiya Ward, but services resumed at around 10:25 a.m.
2025-03-19 10:31:00
A developing low pressure system is bringing rain and snow to a wide area from northern to western Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy snowfall, especially in mountainous areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact of snow on traffic, as there is a risk of snow accumulation in flat areas in southern Kanto, including the 23 wards of Tokyo.
2025-03-19 10:24:00
According to the Japan Road Traffic Information Center, some sections of the Metropolitan Expressway are closed due to the snow. As of 10:00 a.m., the road is closed between Urawa Minami on the Saitama-Omiya Line (downbound) and Saitama-Minuma on the Saitama-Shintoshin Line, and between Saitama-Minuma on the Saitama-Shintoshin Line (upbound) and Bijogi Junction on the Saitama-Omiya Line.
2025-03-19 09:05:00
JR Saikyo Line has suspended services on both lines between Osaki Station and Omiya Station due to a personal injury accident that occurred at around 8:50 a.m. at Yonohonmachi Station in Saitama City's Chuo Ward.
2025-03-19 09:03:00
Due to snow, the Chuo Expressway is closed between the Hachioji JCT in Hachioji City, Tokyo and the Ichinomiya Misaka IC in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and between the Otsuki JCT in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture and the Kawaguchiko IC in Fujikawaguchiko Town.
2025-03-19 08:37:00
A developing low pressure system is bringing rain and snow to a wide area from northern to western Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy snowfall, especially in mountainous areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact of snow on traffic, as there is a risk of snow accumulation in flat areas in southern Kanto, including the 23 wards of Tokyo.
2025-03-19 08:21:00
According to East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., the Tohoku Expressway was closed on both lanes between Yaita IC in Tochigi Prefecture and Shirakawa IC in Fukushima Prefecture from 4 a.m. due to snow, but was reopened at 8 a.m.
2025-03-19 06:54:00
A developing low pressure system is bringing rain and snow to a wide area from northern to western Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy snowfall, especially in mountainous areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact of snow on traffic, as there is a risk of snow accumulation in flat areas in southern Kanto, including the 23 wards of Tokyo.
2025-03-19 06:06:00
According to East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., the Tohoku Expressway has been closed since 4 a.m. on both sides between Yaita IC in Tochigi Prefecture and Shirakawa IC in Fukushima Prefecture due to snow.
2025-03-19 05:29:00
Regarding the "Tokyo subway sarin attack" carried out by the Aum Shinrikyo cult 30 years ago, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to digitize and store the medical records of victims who received treatment in order to preserve the lessons of this chemical terrorism for future generations.
2025-03-19 05:22:00
The Metropolitan Police Department closed its investigation into a couple in Taito Ward, Tokyo, who were arrested for killing four family members with harmful chemicals and then for insurance fraud, on the 18th, after they were charged with defrauding another company of insurance money. The Public Prosecutor's Office has withheld its decision on the charge of killing the four-year-old daughter, one of the four family members who died, and is still considering whether to indict them.
2025-03-19 05:14:00
In response to the issue of Japan Post fraudulently compiling a list of 10 million customers of Japan Post Bank to be used in soliciting financial products, the Japan Post Group announced on the 18th that it would reduce the salaries of the presidents of each company. The group has been hit by a series of scandals, including the failure to conduct roll calls to check whether post office delivery workers had been drinking as required by law, and restructuring governance will be an issue.
2025-03-19 05:08:00
Regarding the problem of slander and false information on the Internet, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has published guidelines that give examples of posts that it requests social media operators to delete. These include posts that contain language that violates privacy and posts that violate laws, such as recruitment for illegal part-time work.
2025-03-19 04:53:00
It has been three weeks since a large forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture on the 19th. Firefighters are continuing their efforts to remove heat sources and other elements in order to completely put out the fire. Approximately 190 people, including those whose homes were damaged, are still forced to evacuate, and the big issue is how to rebuild their lives and livelihoods.
2025-03-19 02:17:00
On the night of the 18th, a tire came off a light truck while it was moving on a prefectural road in Gifu City, and one woman was found lying near the tire on a nearby sidewalk, while another woman was found injured. The woman was unconscious and in critical condition, and the police believe that she may have been hit by the detached tire, and are investigating the circumstances at the time in detail.
