A bear measuring over one meter in length has been spotted near a residential area in Hachioji, Tokyo. Experts are warning that it may move even closer to urban areas. [TV Asahi News] A black bear measuring over 1 meter in length has been spotted Read More …
In Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, several massive rocks collapsed and tumbled down a slope, causing damage to houses and roads. When we covered the scene, we found that the nearby forest had been cleared of dead pine trees that had been damaged by pine beetles, Read More …
Today’s theme on “Good! Ichioshi” is “World’s First Land-Based Octopus Farming.” Tokai University is working on farming endangered marine products. Amidst this, they are now taking on the challenge of land-based farming of octopus, a familiar food ingredient, which, if successful, would be a world Read More …
The Nirasaki City Tourism Association (Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture) will operate a reservation-only shared taxi service, “Amariyama Taxi 2026 – Azalea Service,” connecting JR Nirasaki Station and Amariyama Mountain for a limited time from Saturday, May 30th to Sunday, June 14th, 2026. Mount Amari, at Read More …
On May 11th, the Ministry of the Environment announced that the number of bear sightings nationwide last year reached a record high of 50,776. This is more than double the previous record high set for 2023. Until now, bear sightings were predicted based on the Read More …
■Train doors left open manually? The incident occurred on a JR Narita Line train. A male junior high school student is suspected of operating the emergency door cock inside a train stopped at a station, leaving the doors in a state where they could be Read More …
Three people are taken to hospital after reporting that spray appears to have been discharged inside a JR Tokaido Line train, but police could not confirm on security camera footage that anything was sprayed. Originally aired on May 10th, 2026.
Footage of an Asiatic black bear captured by the program’s drone. The footage was taken in a mountain forest in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. Three days ago, a woman was found dead just 400 meters from here while gathering wild vegetables. The woman is believed Read More …
On the 4th, at a gas station in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, a car suddenly caught fire when a driver tried to refuel it himself. The cause is believed to be “static electricity.” (From “Shinsou Hodo Bankisha!” broadcast on May 10, 2026)
Bears are encroaching on our living areas. We covered preparations for the increasing number of bear sightings around homes and schools. (May 6, 2026, Aomori Broadcasting) ◇Smartphone app “NTV NEWS NNN” Today was a perfect day for outings in a wide area including Kanto, but Read More …
“Blooming” for the first time since the Meiji era leaves residents in a frenzy. Owner of the once-in-120-year flower, Toyokazu Taniuchio: “The flower has bloomed… I looked it up online and it’s a black bamboo flower. Normally, they bloom only once every 120 years. I’d Read More …
“Suitcases” are being left abandoned in various places in the residential area of Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Security cameras in the area also captured a woman dumping one at a garbage collection point. We investigated why this is happening in Ikebukuro. ■A surge in abandoned suitcases in Read More …
Program Name] “THE FISHING” Large, beautiful cherry blossoms are in bloom! Giant cherry salmon from Hokkaido [Broadcast Date and Time] Saturday, May 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Produced by TV Osaka and broadcast nationwide on the TV Tokyo network. [Performers] Sato Hiroyuki Read More …
With people traveling by car more often at this time of year, there has been a surge in wheel detachment accidents. Why “now”? We delve into the reasons behind the increasing number of car troubles. [TV Asahi NEWS]
New Chitose Airport sees increased usage during Golden Week. Behind the hustle and bustle are the ground staff who send off the planes. We followed the work of these professionals who support safe and on-time operations on the front lines every day.
A legendary luxury train is on display in a park in Tokyo, generating much buzz. It also opened as a restaurant last weekend, attracting attention as a new tourist attraction, but also drawing criticism for being an excessive use of taxpayer money. ■Controversy over large Read More …
Bears have been spotted in tourist areas during Golden Week. A bear was seen dashing across a ski slope, causing the course to be temporarily closed. ■Bear sighting at ski resort, causing temporary closure Shouts of “There’s a bear!” echoed from a ski resort in Read More …
This year, the trend for Golden Week is to enjoy activities “close by and cheaply.” On the other hand, there are concerns in famous tourist destinations such as Nikko and Karuizawa about… bear sightings. At Ninna-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site in Kyoto, a popular Read More …
On May 4th, Tokyo’s Nerima recorded a temperature of 30.5°C, and temperatures also exceeded 30°C in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Hachioji City, Tokyo, marking the first “midsummer day” of the year in the Kanto region. Meanwhile, there have been a series of accidents in Read More …
A low-pressure system accompanied by a front has brought strong winds and rain, mainly to eastern Japan, affecting transportation in the Kanto region. The low-pressure system accompanied by a front has brought strong winds and rain to the Kanto region since last night. At Narita Read More …
e_ought (Josh Behrens) is one of the most popular car YouTubers that focuses on the JDM scene. His YouTube channel is in English and currently he is based in Japan and sells many Japanese cars to buyers outside of Japan, loves to drift and also Read More …
In Takashima, Nagasaki City, a challenge has begun to fully cultivate this “phantom” high-grade fish. “It looks quite tough, but it has a very delicate heart,” says the Japanese sea bass, a type of sea bass. “It’s quite timid, and when people come near, it Read More …
A United Airlines flight arriving from Italy struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike while on final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the airline said.
Spirit Airlines shut down early Saturday after more than 30 years, leaving passengers scrambling for options.
The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records. Experts say it could produce a stormy summer that may threaten lives. Max Darrow explains. “CBS Evening News” delivers the day’s most important stories, delivering context and depth to bring greater understanding to your world.
