A system malfunction at air traffic control at airports across Japan, including Haneda, temporarily halted aircraft departures and arrivals. The cause was a system failure at the air traffic control center in Fukuoka, and the impact spread to airports nationwide. At around 5:30 a.m. on Read More …
From the 20th, taxi fares in Tokyo’s 23 wards were raised for the first time in approximately three and a half years. Not only distance-based surcharges but also time-based surcharges will be higher than before. ■10% Taxi Fare Increase in 23 Wards The initial fare Read More …
The new “blue ticket” system for bicycles started on the 1st of this month. Amidst this, “fake police blue ticket scams” are rampant throughout the country. These scammers pretend to be police officers and swindle people out of “fine fees.” What can you do to Read More …
A bear appeared in the middle of the city, causing a commotion in a residential area. The danger looms even during the upcoming Golden Week holiday. Experts are sounding the alarm. [TV Asahi NEWS]
Haruo Ikegami of Sunagawa City, Hokkaido, had his rifle confiscated because culling brown bears was deemed dangerous. Mr. Ikegami says he will not shoot brown bears even if his rifle is returned, and this reveals the challenges of brown bear culling. ■First Shoot in 7 Read More …
Explore the innovative techniques and machinery used to keep trains running through Japan’s heavy winter snow. Witness both advanced automatic melting systems on high-speed lines and traditional manual methods on conventional tracks.
Two monkeys attacked children in a residential area. They chased them all the way home. The footage was captured by a security camera in a residential area of Kagoshima City. A little girl is seen running away, looking behind her. Two monkeys are chasing the Read More …
An emergency bear hunt took place on April 8th in the urban area of Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. A hunter who was present described the situation at the time. ■First emergency bear hunt in Koriyama “It came down diagonally from there, and when I saw Read More …
In Japan, “Support Through Scrapping and Recycling” initiative, which allows elderly drivers and others who are retiring from driving to donate their beloved cars to disaster-stricken areas and support them with the proceeds from their recycling and sale. (Broadcast on April 7, 2026)
+- Today we’re taking a deep dive into bears. We spoke to an expert to find out if the 2025 food shortage will make bears hungrier than usual when they emerge from hibernation in 2026.
Five male workers fell during crane dismantling work at JFE Steel’s East Japan Works in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Approximately 500 tons of weight attached to the crane fell, causing the scaffolding to collapse. The latest update is that five people fell, three are unconscious.
On the 6th, unseasonably warm weather is expected nationwide, with many areas experiencing summer-like temperatures above 25°C. As cherry blossoms reach their peak in various regions, warm early summer air is flowing into the Japanese archipelago. As a result, temperatures will rise nationwide on the Read More …
From lavish seafood platters to restaurants that give away anything for free, we’ve discovered some thriving businesses that offer unstoppable service! How do they manage to stay in business despite their generosity?
“Trucker’s Life is a One Way Street” is a program that closely follows truck drivers who support Japan’s logistics. What thoughts and pride do truck drivers, who are indispensable to our lives for their “logistics,” harbor in their hearts? We will explore their dreams, families, Read More …
With the number of passengers increasing due to the start of a new life and spring break, two new guidelines regarding carry-on baggage were introduced this April. The new rules are as follows: 1. Storage of personal belongings: Personal belongings such as handbags must be Read More …
On April 4th, the heaviest rain and strong winds of the year so far have brought a “spring storm” to various parts of the country. Cherry blossom viewing spots, which were in full bloom, were also battered by the bad weather. With trees falling one Read More …
A fire broke out at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo, involving kerosene and other materials, and the Metropolitan Police Department has apprehended a man believed to have started the fire. The fire occurred around 9 p.m. on the 3rd at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing Read More …
“The price of our Cup Noodles has gone up starting today. Until yesterday it was 189 yen (excluding tax), so it’s gone up by 10 yen,” says Kuniaki Takanishi of Coolich Takuhoku store. A staggering 2,798 food and beverage items will see price increases starting Read More …
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On the 31st, a “spring storm” hit the entire country. Strong wind warnings were issued in 39 prefectures, and damage was reported, including the collapse of a greenhouse in Kagoshima Prefecture. (From “news zero” broadcast on March 31, 2026)