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2025-04-07 22:45:00
On the night of the 7th, a Japan Airlines passenger plane taxiing at Haneda Airport collided with a light on the taxiway leading to the runway. In addition to damaging the light, some flights were delayed, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-04-07 22:31:00
On the 6th, a medical evacuation helicopter carrying a patient was found capsized off the coast of Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture, resulting in the deaths of three people. In an interview with a person involved in the investigation, it was learned that the rescued pilot explained to the Japan Coast Guard that he had "manually deployed the emergency float before the aircraft hit the water." The Japan Coast Guard believes that some kind of trouble occurred before the aircraft made an emergency landing on the sea, and is investigating the circumstances at the time in detail.
2025-04-07 21:49:00
Following a revision in March of the government's damage estimates for a major earthquake along the Nankai Trough, Sunao Hirata, chairman of a study group assessing seismic activity and crustal movement along the Nankai Trough, called for not only increased earthquake resistance but also stronger efforts to ensure rapid evacuation from tsunamis.
2025-04-07 21:13:00
In response to the devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar, Defense Minister Nakatani announced that an Air Self-Defense Force transport plane will depart on the 8th to deliver necessary equipment to local medical teams.
2025-04-07 20:56:00
On the 6th, a medical evacuation helicopter carrying a patient was found capsized off the coast of Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture, resulting in the deaths of three people. In an interview with a person involved in the investigation, it was learned that the rescued pilot explained to the Japan Coast Guard that he had "manually deployed the emergency float before the aircraft hit the water." The Japan Coast Guard believes that some kind of trouble occurred before the aircraft made an emergency landing on the sea, and is investigating the circumstances at the time in detail.
2025-04-07 20:40:00
Regarding the forest fire that broke out in Minoh City, Osaka on the evening of the 7th, the fire department announced that the fire had been almost completely extinguished by 7pm.
2025-04-07 20:23:00
In connection with the accident in Hamamatsu City in March when a light truck crashed into a line of elementary school students riding bicycles, resulting in four deaths and injuries, police on the 7th questioned the 78-year-old driver of the light truck at the scene in order to clarify the circumstances at the time of the accident.
2025-04-07 20:05:00
On the afternoon of the 7th, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands, a fierce battlefield at the end of the Pacific War, and paid tribute to the war dead on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
2025-04-07 19:47:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba is making arrangements to hold a telephone conference with President Trump as early as the evening of the 7th. At the House of Councillors Budget Committee, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his determination to negotiate for the sake of the national interest, and emphasized that he would call for a review of the measures, saying that it is unacceptable for Japan, which creates jobs in the US, to be treated the same as other countries.
2025-04-07 19:30:00
A forest fire broke out in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, just before noon on the 7th. The fire temporarily came within 100 meters of a residential area, but according to the fire department, the fire is gradually calming down. The city has lifted the evacuation order issued to nearby residents, saying there is no longer any risk of the fire spreading to residential areas.
2025-04-07 19:25:00
A 44-year-old Ground Self-Defense Forces officer in charge of recruiting Self-Defense Force members has been re-arrested for allegedly grabbing a teenage girl by the shoulder and trying to kiss her in a park in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. According to police, the woman met with the Self-Defense Forces officer to hear about recruiting in the Self-Defense Forces.
2025-04-07 19:23:00
A 38-year-old man who worked as a manager at a Seven-Eleven store in Oita Prefecture committed suicide three years ago. An interview with the family's lawyer revealed that the death was recognized as a work-related accident caused by working without a single day off for six months.
2025-04-07 19:04:00
Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. announced on the 7th that it had made emergency repairs to the ETC system failures that had occurred at toll booths in eight prefectures since the early hours of the 6th, and that operations had resumed after about 38 hours. They will continue to check whether there are any problems with the system and will investigate the cause.
2025-04-07 19:03:00
A forest fire broke out in Minoh City, Osaka on the evening of the 7th, and firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze.
2025-04-07 19:01:00
On the afternoon of the 7th, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands, a fierce battlefield at the end of the Pacific War, and paid tribute to the war dead on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
2025-04-07 18:55:00
On the 6th, a medical evacuation helicopter carrying a patient was found capsized off the coast of Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture, resulting in the deaths of three people. In an interview with a person involved in the investigation, it was learned that the rescued pilot explained to the Japan Coast Guard that he had "manually deployed the emergency float before the aircraft hit the water." The Japan Coast Guard believes that some kind of trouble occurred before the aircraft made an emergency landing on the sea, and is investigating the circumstances at the time in detail.
2025-04-07 18:48:00
Regarding the stable succession to the throne, Liberal Democratic Party Chief Advisor Aso expressed the view that if a female member of the imperial family remains in the royal family after marriage, her spouse and children should not become members of the imperial family.
2025-04-07 18:40:00
A forest fire broke out in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, just before noon on the 7th, and firefighting efforts are ongoing. According to the fire department, the fire is gradually subsiding. Goto City lifted the evacuation order issued to 924 households and 1,534 people in the entire Matsuyama Town area of ββthe city in response to the forest fire at 6 p.m. on the 7th, as there was no longer any risk of the fire spreading to residential areas.
2025-04-07 18:35:00
Cherry trees planted more than 60 years ago, such as those along the Meguro River in Tokyo, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, are aging nationwide. As such, a private company has developed a system that uses AI technology to determine the health of trees from photographs.
2025-04-07 18:22:00
Regarding the large-scale forest fire that broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture on February 26th of this year, Mayor Fuchikami of Ofunato City declared the fire "out" at around 5:30 pm on the 7th, 40 days after it started, saying there was no longer any risk of it spreading again.
2025-04-07 18:19:00
On the 7th, the Chinese government announced that a second additional investigation of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which was conducted in February this year under the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and with the participation of Chinese experts, found no abnormalities. This investigation is a prerequisite for China to resume its suspended imports of Japanese seafood, and the focus is on whether the results will lead to progress in making arrangements to resume imports.
2025-04-07 18:02:00
On the 6th, a medical evacuation helicopter transporting a patient was found capsized off the coast of Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture, resulting in the deaths of three people. However, since no major damage was found to the aircraft, the Japan Coast Guard believes it is possible that the helicopter made an emergency landing at sea for some reason and has decided to investigate the details of the incident, including by speaking to the pilot.
2025-04-07 17:58:00
Mayor Fuchigami of Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, declared the fire "out" at around 5:30 pm on the 7th, 40 days after it broke out, saying there was no longer any risk of it spreading again, following the large-scale forest fire that broke out on the 26th of February this year. The forest fire, the largest since the Heisei era, burned about 2,900 hectares, killing one person and damaging 221 buildings, including homes. The city has decided to provide support for those affected to rebuild their lives.
2025-04-07 17:41:00
Amid growing concerns about the impact of U.S. tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba stated at the House of Councillors Budget Committee that he intends to visit the United States as soon as possible if necessary, in order to explain that Japan is not acting unfairly and that it is contributing to job creation and other areas.
2025-04-07 17:40:00
A woman who died in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, after the Noto Peninsula earthquake last year has been recognized as a disaster-related death. This brings the number of disaster-related deaths from the Noto Peninsula earthquake to 344, and the total number of deaths, including direct deaths, to 572.
2025-04-07 17:38:00
Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. announced that it had made emergency repairs on the 7th to the ETC system failures that had occurred at toll booths in eight prefectures, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, since the early hours of the 6th, and had resumed operations after about 38 hours. They will continue to check for problems with the system and investigate the cause.
2025-04-07 17:33:00
On the afternoon of the 7th, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands, a fierce battlefield at the end of the Pacific War, and paid tribute to the war dead on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
2025-04-07 17:14:00
Regarding a proposed ordinance to hold a prefectural referendum on whether to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, Governor Hanakagi has decided to include a "Governor's Opinion" citing issues with the proposal, saying, "A binary option of 'yes' or 'no' does not allow for the diverse opinions of the prefecture's residents," according to interviews with people involved.
2025-04-07 17:08:00
On the 6th, it was discovered that methane gas levels had been detected above the legal limit at the site of the Osaka Kansai Expo. Last year, an explosion caused by methane gas occurred in the same area, and the Expo Association has stated that it will strengthen its countermeasures.
2025-04-07 16:58:00
On the 7th, it will be 80 years since the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Yamato sank off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture. A memorial service was held in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, where the Yamato was built, and many people attended.
2025-04-07 16:57:00
A forest fire broke out in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, just before noon on the 7th, and firefighting efforts are ongoing. According to the fire department, the fire is gradually subsiding. The city continues to issue evacuation orders to over 900 households near the site.
2025-04-07 16:27:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has referred two Japanese office workers to prosecutors on suspicion of fraudulently providing driver's license and bank account details to a person believed to be a North Korean IT engineer and helping him register on a job intermediary website while posing as a Japanese national.
2025-04-07 16:12:00
On the afternoon of the 7th, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands, a fierce battlefield at the end of the Pacific War, and paid tribute to the war dead on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
2025-04-07 16:08:00
Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. announced that it had made emergency repairs on the 7th to the ETC system failures that had occurred since the early hours of the 6th at toll booths on expressways in eight prefectures, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, and had resumed operations after about 38 hours. It said it would continue to check for problems with the system and investigate the cause.
2025-04-07 15:59:00
Amid growing concerns about the impact of U.S. tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba stated at the House of Councillors Budget Committee that he intends to visit the United States as soon as possible if necessary, in order to explain that Japan is not acting unfairly and that it is contributing to job creation and other areas.
2025-04-07 15:31:00
In response to a series of problems surrounding supplements containing red yeast rice ingredients, a Hong Kong investment fund, which is a major shareholder in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, has filed a derivative lawsuit against the then-chairman and president, both of whom are from the founding family, seeking approximately 13.5 billion yen in compensation from the company.
2025-04-07 15:27:00
In conjunction with the "Spring Nationwide Traffic Safety Campaign" which began on the 6th, the head of the Metropolitan Police Department, Superintendent General Yuji Sakoda, instructed newly enrolled first graders at an elementary school in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on how to cross the street safely.
2025-04-07 14:59:00
At around 10 a.m. on the 7th, four China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters one after another off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. All of the vessels left the territorial waters by around noon, and the Japan Coast Guard is continuing to monitor and vigilantly prevent them from re-entering the territorial waters.
2025-04-07 14:52:00
A forest fire broke out in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, just before noon on the 7th, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. The city has issued evacuation orders to over 900 households in the area.
2025-04-07 14:45:00
Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. announced that ETC had been unavailable at toll gates in eight prefectures, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Aichi, due to a malfunction since the early hours of the 6th, but that around 2:00 p.m. on the 7th, emergency restoration had been made at all interchanges and smart interchanges for the first time in about 38 hours. This means that ETC lanes can now be used as normal. They will continue to check whether there are any problems with the system, and are urging people to be careful when passing through toll gates.
2025-04-07 14:18:00
A forest fire broke out in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, just before noon on the 7th, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. The city has issued evacuation orders to over 900 households in the area.
2025-04-07 13:35:00
On the 6th, it was discovered that methane gas levels had been detected above the legal limit at the site of the Osaka Kansai Expo. Last year, an explosion caused by methane gas occurred in the same area, and the Expo Association has stated that it will strengthen its countermeasures.
2025-04-07 13:08:00
A forest fire broke out in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, just before noon on the 7th, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.
2025-04-07 13:04:00
On the afternoon of the 7th, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands, a fierce battlefield at the end of the Pacific War, to pay tribute to the war dead on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
2025-04-07 12:39:00
The ETC system failure that occurred in the jurisdiction of Central Nippon Expressway, including the Tomei Expressway and the Chuo Expressway, has been ongoing for over a day, but on the 7th, ETC-only lanes are still unavailable at some toll booths in eight prefectures, and there is no prospect of recovery. The company continues to ask drivers who use ETC to pay the toll at a later date and pass through the exit as is.
2025-04-07 12:35:00
A joint entrance ceremony was held for six elementary schools in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by last year's Noto Peninsula earthquake, and over 60 students began their school lives.
2025-04-07 12:27:00
On the 6th, a medical evacuation helicopter transporting a patient was found capsized off the coast of Iki in Nagasaki Prefecture, resulting in the deaths of three people. However, since no major damage was found to the aircraft, the Japan Coast Guard believes that the helicopter may have made an emergency landing at sea for some reason and has decided to investigate the details of the incident, including by speaking to the pilot.
2025-04-07 12:10:00
On the morning of the 7th, a fire broke out at an apartment building in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. Firefighting efforts are still ongoing, but it is believed that no one was injured or left behind in the premises.
2025-04-07 12:09:00
The ETC system failure that occurred in the jurisdiction of Central Nippon Expressway, including the Tomei Expressway and the Chuo Expressway, has been ongoing for over a day, but on the 7th, ETC-only lanes are still unavailable at some toll booths in eight prefectures, and there is no prospect of recovery. The company continues to ask drivers who use ETC to pay the toll at a later date and pass through the exit as is.
2025-04-07 11:55:00
On the 6th, a medical evacuation helicopter transporting a patient was found capsized off the coast of Iki in Nagasaki Prefecture, resulting in the deaths of three people. However, since no major damage was found to the aircraft, the Japan Coast Guard believes that the helicopter may have made an emergency landing at sea for some reason and has decided to investigate the details of the incident, including by speaking to the pilot.
2025-04-07 11:42:00
The former Unification Church filed an immediate appeal to the Tokyo High Court, dissenting from the Tokyo District Court's order to disband over issues of excessive donations and fraudulent sales. The hearing will be transferred to the High Court, and if the High Court issues another dissolution order, the dissolution procedure will begin, so the outcome of the hearing is attracting attention.
2025-04-07 11:00:00
On the 6th, a helicopter transporting a patient from Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture to a hospital in Fukuoka City went missing and was found off the coast of Iki, with three of the six people on board confirmed dead: an 86-year-old female patient, her son, and a male doctor. The company that operated the helicopter released a statement saying, "We are currently investigating the cause of the accident, and have not yet determined it, but we intend to fully cooperate with the investigation by the Japan Coast Guard and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism."
2025-04-07 10:57:00
On the morning of the 7th, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress departed for Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands, a fierce battlefield at the end of the Pacific War, to pay tribute to the war dead on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
2025-04-07 10:05:00
At around 9:52 a.m. on the 7th, an earthquake measuring 3 on the Richter scale was observed in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2025-04-07 06:48:00
On the 6th, a helicopter transporting a patient from Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture to a hospital in Fukuoka City went missing and was found off the coast of Iki, with three of the six people on board confirmed dead: an 86-year-old female patient, her son, and a male doctor. Contact with the aircraft was reportedly lost about 10 minutes after departure, and the Japan Coast Guard is currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-04-07 06:40:00
Domestic EV (electric vehicle) sales, excluding minicars, fell for the first time in four years last year, accounting for only 1.3% of total sales. This year, a series of new models are expected to be introduced, and the focus is on whether this will lead to increased sales.
2025-04-07 06:02:00
On the 6th, a widespread ETC system failure occurred within the jurisdiction of Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., and even now, more than a day has passed since it was last repaired. The company is asking drivers who use ETC to pay the toll at a later date and pass through the exit as is until the system is repaired.
2025-04-07 04:46:00
On the 7th, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will visit Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands, a fierce battlefield at the end of the Pacific War, to pay tribute to the war dead on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
2025-04-07 03:51:00
A hotel in Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture, is offering free rides to local children during spring break on the "Storyteller Bus," which has been in operation since immediately after the disaster, in an effort to pass on the memories and lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake to future generations.
2025-04-07 03:47:00
On the 5th, a group of dancers from Tokushima Prefecture visited Noto Town in Ishikawa Prefecture and performed authentic Awa Odori dance, in an effort to allow those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake to enjoy the dance.
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