2025-04-06 23:51:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, a medical evacuation helicopter transporting a patient from Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture to a hospital in Fukuoka City went missing and was later found floating in the sea off the coast of Iki. All six people on board were rescued, but the death of an 86-year-old female patient was confirmed by the Japan Coast Guard.
2025-04-06 23:15:00
Following the ETC system failure that occurred on a wide range of expressways from the early hours of the 6th, Central Nippon Expressway Company held a press conference and offered their sincere apologies, saying, "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to many customers." As for the cause, they explained that "we believe that the system repair work carried out yesterday (5th) is related," but there is no prospect of recovery.
2025-04-06 23:07:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, a medical evacuation helicopter transporting a patient from Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture to a hospital in Fukuoka City went missing and was later found floating in the sea off the coast of Iki. All six people on board were rescued, but the death of an 86-year-old female patient was confirmed by the Japan Coast Guard.
2025-04-06 22:13:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, a medical evacuation helicopter that was transporting a patient from Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture to a hospital in Fukuoka City went missing and was later found floating in the sea off the coast of Iki. All six people on board were rescued, but three of them, including the patient, are in cardiac arrest, and the Japan Coast Guard and others are investigating the details of the situation.
2025-04-06 21:38:00
Following the ETC system failure that occurred on a wide range of expressways from the early hours of the 6th, Central Nippon Expressway Company held a press conference and offered their sincere apologies, saying, "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to many customers." As for the cause, they explained that "we believe that the system repair work carried out yesterday (5th) is related," but there is no prospect of recovery.
2025-04-06 21:02:00
Following the ETC system failure that occurred on a wide range of expressways from the early hours of the 6th, Central Nippon Expressway Company held a press conference and offered their sincere apologies, saying, "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to many customers." As for the cause, they explained that "we believe that the system repair work carried out yesterday (5th) is related," but there is no prospect of recovery.
2025-04-06 20:57:00
On the 6th, it was confirmed that a pipe drawing water from a dam broke in the mountains near a hydroelectric power plant in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, causing water to flow downstream and causing a large landslide. According to Niigata Prefecture, no one was injured, and they are investigating the cause of the pipe breakage.
2025-04-06 20:57:00
In areas affected by the major earthquake in central Myanmar, heavy rain fell in many areas from the night of the 5th to the morning of the 6th, making the situation even more difficult for people who lost their homes in the earthquake and are forced to live outdoors.
2025-04-06 20:55:00
According to the 7th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, a medical transport helicopter heading from Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture to a hospital in Fukuoka City went missing and was found offshore, and a rescue helicopter belonging to the Self-Defense Forces found and rescued three people who were missing. All three are in a state of cardiac arrest. All six people on board have been rescued, and the three who have already been rescued are conscious.
2025-04-06 20:07:00
In preparation for the international WorldSkills Competition to be held in Japan in three years' time, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to strengthen support for athletes, focusing on manufacturing events where they are expected to win medals, as well as cybersecurity, an event that Japan has not been able to participate in so far.
2025-04-06 19:37:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, a medical evacuation helicopter went missing off the coast of Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture, and was later found floating on the sea. There were six people on board, three of whom have been rescued so far, and the Japan Coast Guard is searching for the remaining three.
2025-04-06 19:16:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, communication was lost with the doctor helicopter while flying about 10km east of Tsushima Airport in Nagasaki Prefecture. In addition to the patient and his attendant, the helicopter was carrying six people: a doctor, a nurse, the pilot, and a mechanic. Three people have been rescued so far - the nurse, the pilot, and the mechanic. Two of them are conscious, but the condition of the other is unknown. They are searching for the whereabouts of the remaining three. According to the flight plan, the helicopter was scheduled to depart Tsushima Airport and arrive at a hospital in Fukuoka City at 2:15pm.
2025-04-06 19:00:00
In the early hours of the 6th, a problem occurred with the ETC system on the expressway, making ETC-only lanes at some toll booths in seven prefectures, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, unavailable. In the afternoon, the company postponed the settlement and allowed people to continue driving, but there is no prospect of recovery.
2025-04-06 18:39:00
Rakuten Securities, a major online securities company, has been hit by a series of incidents in which users' accounts have been hijacked and traded without their consent, but it has now been discovered that similar incidents have been confirmed at four other securities companies, including Nomura Securities and SBI Securities. It is believed that account information is being stolen from users using methods such as phishing scams, and each company is calling for caution.
2025-04-06 18:25:00
In areas affected by the major earthquake in central Myanmar, heavy rain fell in many areas from the night of the 5th to the morning of the 6th, making the situation even more difficult for people who lost their homes in the earthquake and are forced to live outdoors.
2025-04-06 18:23:00
Due to the influence of cold air above, the atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable. In western Japan on the 6th, and in eastern Japan on the 7th, caution is advised against lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other violent gusts of wind, as well as hail.
2025-04-06 18:10:00
According to the 7th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, they received information that a doctor helicopter went missing off the coast of Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture, just before 3:00 p.m. on the 6th. The Coast Guard has set up a response headquarters and is dispatching patrol boats and aircraft to conduct search operations.
2025-04-06 17:44:00
As prices continue to soar, rents for rental properties are rising. University students in Tokyo are expressing concern about the rent hike, and in some cases it is even affecting their relocation plans. We investigated the real estate situation in Tokyo to find out why rents are rising.
2025-04-06 17:08:00
A new ship-specific transport unit has been launched to enable the swift transport of Self-Defense Force troops and equipment to remote islands in the southwestern region, and a completion ceremony for its formation was held at the Kure Base in Hiroshima Prefecture on the 6th.
2025-04-06 17:07:00
On the 6th, a tourist train operated by Ishikawa Prefecture's third-sector company, Noto Railway, which had suspended operations due to damage to tourist sites and other areas caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January last year, resumed operation for the first time in about a year and three months.
2025-04-06 15:55:00
Due to a system failure, ETC-only lanes are no longer available at some toll booths in seven prefectures including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, and Central Nippon Expressway is working to alleviate congestion by allowing cars to pass through interchanges where the problem exists. According to Central Nippon Expressway, the ETC lane barrier is raised in areas where staff are present to allow cars to pass, but in areas where no staff are present, they will gradually respond by allowing cars to pass through as is. They are calling on people to pay the toll by scanning a QR code on the Central Nippon Expressway website after the fact.
2025-04-06 15:02:00
On the morning of the 5th, two China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and after sailing within the territorial waters for about 25 hours, both vessels left the territorial waters by 11:00 a.m. on the 6th. The Japan Coast Guard continues to warn and monitor the vessels to ensure they do not re-enter the territorial waters.
2025-04-06 14:52:00
Due to a system failure, ETC-only lanes are no longer available at some toll booths in seven prefectures including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, and Central Nippon Expressway is working to alleviate congestion by allowing cars to pass through interchanges where the problem exists. According to Central Nippon Expressway, the ETC lane barrier is raised in areas where staff are present to allow cars to pass, but in areas where no staff are present, they will gradually respond by allowing cars to pass through as is. They are calling on people to pay the toll by scanning a QR code on the Central Nippon Expressway website after the fact.
2025-04-06 14:20:00
The Spring Nationwide Traffic Safety Campaign began on the 6th. In front of JR Shinagawa Station in Tokyo, an event was held where old classic cars gathered, and people were urged to be careful about distracted driving.
2025-04-06 14:06:00
A 16-year-old girl believed to be the mother of a newborn baby was arrested by police on the 6th on suspicion of abandoning the baby's body at her home in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture.
2025-04-06 13:46:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, visited the Imperial Palace on the 6th and reported to the Emperor that he had enrolled in university.
2025-04-06 13:04:00
Due to a system failure on the expressway in seven prefectures including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, ETC lanes and other facilities at some toll booths have been unavailable since the early hours of the 6th. There is no prospect of recovery.
2025-04-06 11:54:00
Due to a system failure on the expressway in seven prefectures including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, ETC lanes and other facilities at some toll booths have been unavailable since the early hours of the 6th. There is no prospect of recovery.
2025-04-06 11:39:00
Due to the influence of cold air above, the atmospheric conditions in the Tokai region have become very unstable, and rain has intensified in some areas. In western Japan, caution is advised against lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other strong gusts of wind, as well as hail, on the 6th and 7th in eastern Japan.
2025-04-06 11:18:00
Due to a system failure on the expressway in seven prefectures including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, ETC lanes and other facilities at some toll booths have been unavailable since the early hours of the 6th. There is no prospect of recovery.
2025-04-06 10:02:00
Due to a system failure on the expressway in seven prefectures including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, ETC lanes and other facilities at some toll booths have been unavailable since the early hours of the 6th. There is no prospect of recovery.
2025-04-06 09:04:00
Due to a system failure on the expressway in seven prefectures including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, ETC lanes and other facilities at some toll booths have been unavailable since the early hours of the 6th. There is no prospect of recovery.
2025-04-06 08:59:00
Due to the influence of cold air above, the atmospheric conditions in the Kinki and Tokai regions have become very unstable, causing localized heavy rain. In western Japan on the 6th, and in eastern Japan on the 7th, caution is advised against lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other violent gusts of wind, as well as hail.
2025-04-06 07:42:00
Due to a system failure, ETC-only lanes have been unavailable at some toll booths on expressways in six prefectures, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, since the early hours of the 6th. There is no prospect of recovery.
2025-04-06 06:52:00
ETC lanes have been closed one after another on expressways in seven prefectures, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, due to a system failure since just after 1:00 a.m. on the 6th. There is no prospect of them being restored.
2025-04-06 06:51:00
Due to the influence of cold air above, the atmospheric conditions in the Kinki and Tokai regions have become very unstable, causing localized heavy rain. In western Japan on the 6th, and in eastern Japan on the 7th, caution is advised against lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other violent gusts of wind, as well as hail.
2025-04-06 06:24:00
Following the devastating earthquake in central Myanmar, UN Under-Secretary-General Fletcher, who is the top UN humanitarian official, visited the area and then spoke to NHK in an interview. In the disaster-stricken areas, he said the situation is even more severe, with refugees who had fled fighting between the military and pro-democracy forces having once again lost their homes due to the earthquake, and called on the international community to cooperate in providing relief.
