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大分西部で線状降水帯が発生 災害危険度高まる 厳重に警戒を

Jul 1, 2026, 06:28 PM

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a 'linear rainband occurring' alert for western Ōita Prefecture at 3:09am, warning that the risk of life-threatening landslides and flooding is rising sharply. Residents were urged to remain on strict alert and ensure their safety.

長崎 佐世保の住宅街で斜面崩れ土砂が住宅の敷地に流れ込む

Jul 1, 2026, 06:11 PM

Late Tuesday night, a slope collapsed in a residential area of Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, sending soil and debris flowing into a nearby property. No buildings were damaged and no injuries were reported.

熊本 阿蘇地方に線状降水帯直前予測を発表 気象庁

Jul 1, 2026, 06:05 PM

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued an imminent 'linear rainband' warning for the Aso region of Kumamoto Prefecture at 2:49am, citing a heightened risk within three hours. Authorities urged people near cliffs or rivers to check evacuation information amid rapidly rising landslide and flood dangers.

福岡 筑後地方に線状降水帯が発生 災害危険度高まる

Jul 1, 2026, 05:39 PM

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a 'linear rainband occurring' alert for the Chikugo region of Fukuoka Prefecture at 2:28am, warning that the risk of life-threatening landslides and flooding is rising sharply. Residents are urged to remain on strict alert and secure their safety.

福岡 筑後地方に線状降水帯直前予測を発表 気象庁

Jul 1, 2026, 05:01 PM

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued an imminent 'linear rainband' warning for the Chikugo region of Fukuoka Prefecture at 1:49am, citing a heightened risk of the phenomenon within three hours. Authorities urged people near cliffs or rivers to check evacuation information as landslide and flood dangers rise sharply.

熊本 熊本地方に線状降水帯直前予測を発表 気象庁

Jul 1, 2026, 04:40 PM

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued an imminent 'linear rainband' warning for the Kumamoto region at 1:29am, citing a heightened risk within three hours. Authorities urged people near cliffs or rivers to check evacuation information amid rapidly rising landslide and flood dangers.

佐賀と長崎で線状降水帯発生 土砂災害などに厳重警戒を

Jul 1, 2026, 04:08 PM

A 'linear rainband' has formed over Saga and Nagasaki prefectures due to the rainy-season front and a low-pressure system, prompting Japan's Meteorological Agency to issue a warning just after 12:30am. Some areas face Level 4 danger alerts, with the agency urging strict vigilance against landslides, low-lying flooding and river overflow.

大分西部に「線状降水帯直前予測」を発表 気象庁

Jul 1, 2026, 03:07 PM

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued an imminent 'linear rainband' warning for western Ōita Prefecture at 11:58pm, citing a heightened risk within three hours. Authorities warned of a sharply rising danger of life-threatening landslides and flooding.

福岡 朝倉 市内全域の2万2666世帯4万9215人に避難指示

Jul 1, 2026, 02:17 PM

Asakura City in Fukuoka Prefecture issued an evacuation order at 10:40pm to all 49,215 residents across 22,666 households citywide, citing a sharply rising risk of disaster from heavy rain. The Level 4 alert urges everyone in dangerous areas to evacuate immediately.

佐賀 唐津 唐津地区の3万3758世帯の7万2275人に避難指示

Jul 1, 2026, 02:16 PM

Karatsu City in Saga Prefecture issued an evacuation order at 10:30pm for 72,275 residents across 33,758 households in the Karatsu district, after a Level 4 landslide danger warning was issued. The alert urges everyone in dangerous locations to evacuate.

長野 東御で母娘2人死亡 長男切りつけた疑い 46歳の父親を逮捕

Jul 1, 2026, 12:43 PM

In Tōmi, Nagano Prefecture, a mother and her 12-year-old daughter were found dead at their home, while a 14-year-old son was found injured after being slashed with a blade. The father was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of the son and later hospitalised after reporting feeling unwell.

米「出生地主義」見直しの大統領令 連邦最高裁が認めない判断

Jun 30, 2026, 03:22 PM

The US Supreme Court ruled on the 30th against President Trump's executive order seeking to revise birthright citizenship, which grants nationality to children born in the United States. The decision marks a setback for the administration's immigration agenda.

大規模山林火災受け 消火薬剤のガイドライン策定 総務省消防庁

Jun 30, 2026, 01:29 PM

Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency has drawn up its first guidelines for using highly effective fire-retardant chemicals to fight large-scale forest fires. Fire services across the country aim to introduce them from next year onward.

「キャプテン翼」高橋陽一さん“4年後は翼くんの夢W杯優勝を”

Jun 30, 2026, 12:16 PM

Captain Tsubasa creator Yoichi Takahashi reflected on Japan's narrow defeat to Brazil at the World Cup, saying it showed Japan could match the football powerhouse. He hopes Japan moves a step closer to Tsubasa's dream of winning the World Cup in four years.

記録的水準の円安 今後は？暮らしはどうなる？【詳しく】

Jun 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

The Japanese yen has fallen to its weakest level in about 39.5 years, trading in the lower 162 range to the dollar in the Tokyo market on the 30th. NHK rounds up expert analysis and the impact on daily life, including businesses struggling with rising procurement costs.

栃木強盗殺人事件 高校生ら4人の事件を横浜家裁支部へ移す決定

Jun 30, 2026, 10:19 AM

In a robbery case in Kaminokawa, Tochigi Prefecture, in which three family members were killed or injured, four high school boys believed to be the perpetrators were arrested on suspicion of robbery-murder. A decision was made to transfer their cases to a Yokohama Family Court branch near where they live.

解説 本田圭佑さんが語る“日本が強くなるために必要なこと”

Jun 30, 2026, 02:37 AM

Former Japan international Keisuke Honda, who worked as a commentator for NHK's World Cup coverage, reviewed Japan's 2-1 comeback loss to Brazil after taking an early lead. He discussed what the national team needs to grow stronger ahead of the next World Cup.

W杯 日本×ブラジル【速報予定 2:00】日本 先発4人入れ替え

Jun 29, 2026, 04:50 PM

Japan's national team faced Brazil in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup in North America, kicking off at 2 a.m. Japan time. Seeking their first-ever knockout-stage win, Japan made four changes to the starting lineup from the previous match.

【解説】“攻撃力に注意” 今大会 ブラジルの強みは

Jun 29, 2026, 04:29 PM

Brazil, ranked sixth in the world and Japan's World Cup opponent, advanced as group leaders with two wins and a draw in the first round. NHK's analysis highlights Brazil's attacking strength, centred on Vinícius Júnior, as the key to the team's form at the tournament.

トランプ大統領のFRB理事解任通知 米連邦最高裁が無効の判断

Jun 29, 2026, 02:39 PM

The US Supreme Court ruled on the 29th that President Trump's notice dismissing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook was invalid. Trump had announced last August that he was removing Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, but she had sued, arguing the dismissal was unjustified.

外国為替市場で39年半ぶり円安水準 1ドル＝161円90銭台後半

Jun 29, 2026, 02:08 PM

The yen fell to around 161.90 per US dollar on the New York foreign exchange market on the 29th, its weakest level in about 39 and a half years, since December 1986. The slide reflects expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes and a widening interest-rate gap between Japan and the United States.

近鉄京都線 京都駅で脱線 けが人なし 運転再開のめど立たず

Jun 29, 2026, 11:31 AM

A train carrying about 30 passengers derailed at Kyoto Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line early on the 29th, with no injuries reported. Service was suspended for the day on part of the line with no timeline for resumption, and Kintetsu held a press conference to apologise.

広島 三原の遺体発見事件 強盗殺人の疑いで29歳容疑者逮捕

Jun 29, 2026, 10:32 AM

Police in Japan arrested a 29-year-old suspect on suspicion of robbery and murder over the death of a self-employed local man whose body was found buried in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, in April. The suspect denies the allegations, and police say they are investigating the suspects as accomplices in a separate February killing in Higashihiroshima.

このあとW杯 ブラジル戦 森保監督「勝って歴史変えたい」

Jun 29, 2026, 09:10 AM

Ahead of Japan's round-of-16 match against Brazil at the FIFA World Cup, head coach Hajime Moriyasu told a press conference that Brazil are always title favourites but that he wants to win and change history. Japan have never won a knockout-stage match and are seeking their first victory against the footballing powerhouse.

京都 鴨川 高野川と大阪 寝屋川流域に氾濫危険警報 厳重警戒を

Jun 25, 2026, 10:11 PM

The Kyoto Local Meteorological Office and Kyoto Prefecture issued a 'Level 4 flood danger alert' at 5:10 a.m. for the Kamo and Takano rivers in the Yodo River system, with similar warnings for the Neyagawa basin in Osaka. Residents were urged to stay on maximum alert for flooding. The alerts came amid heavy rain from a stalled seasonal rain front.

W杯 日本×スウェーデン【速報予定】日本代表 先発3人入れ替え

Jun 25, 2026, 10:02 PM

At the 2026 North-Central American World Cup, world No. 18 Japan faces world No. 38 Sweden in its third and final group-stage match, with NHK providing live coverage. A win or a draw would secure Japan's place in the knockout round in second place or higher on its own merits. The starting lineup was announced, with Japan making three changes from the previous match. Coverage will track the simultaneous Netherlands-Tunisia match as well.

NYダウ 一時800ドル超上昇 取引時間中の最高値更新 AI期待で

Jun 25, 2026, 09:51 PM

On the New York stock market on the 25th, buying spread to sectors such as construction machinery and finance, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average up by more than $800 at one point and setting a new intraday record high. The gains were driven by expectations around artificial intelligence. The rally reflects continued investor enthusiasm for AI-linked growth.

南海電鉄高野線 なんば～堺東など運転見合わせ 大雨で線路冠水

Jun 25, 2026, 09:51 PM

According to Nankai Electric Railway, based in Namba, Osaka, the Koya Line has suspended service between Namba and Sakaihigashi stations, and between Shiomibashi and Kishinosato-Tamade stations, after tracks near Sumiyoshihigashi Station in Osaka were flooded by heavy rain. There is no estimate for when service will resume. The disruption is part of widespread transport impacts from the heavy rain.

台風7号と8号接近 各地レベル4危険警報 厳重警戒

Jun 25, 2026, 09:44 PM

With Typhoons No. 7 and No. 8 approaching, Level 4 danger alerts have been issued in parts of the Kinki, Chugoku-Shikoku and Kyushu regions due to a stalled seasonal rain front, requiring maximum caution for landslides, river flooding and inundation of low-lying areas. Typhoon No. 7 is drawing quite close to Okinawa, bringing the risk of violent winds and a linear rain band before noon. Through the 27th, eastern Japan may also see significantly increased rainfall as the typhoons approach.

ベネズエラ M7超地震 首都周辺被害深刻も全容不明

Jun 25, 2026, 09:17 PM

Two earthquakes exceeding magnitude 7 struck Venezuela in South America on the 24th, killing 188 people and injuring more than 1,500 so far. The capital Caracas and neighboring states suffered serious damage, with buildings collapsing one after another, though the full extent of the destruction remains unclear. Rescue and assessment efforts are ongoing.

スクールバスが反対車線へ 6台絡む事故で5人けが 運転手を逮捕

Jun 25, 2026, 04:47 PM

On the evening of the 25th, a school bus carrying junior- and senior-high students veered into the oncoming lane at an intersection on a national road in Kawachinagano, Osaka, colliding with passenger cars in a crash involving six vehicles, injuring five people. Police arrested the school bus driver at the scene and are investigating the circumstances in detail. The cause of the crash is under examination.

北海道 江別 強盗致死事件 3人の被告に判決 札幌地裁

Jun 25, 2026, 09:19 AM

A Japanese court handed down verdicts to three defendants in a robbery homicide case in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, where a male university student was robbed and assaulted to death in a park. The Sapporo District Court ruled on the cases of the three defendants whose trials began earlier among six charged.

東海道・山陽新幹線 運転見合わせ 博多～広島 上下線

Jun 25, 2026, 09:12 AM

The Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train lines have suspended operations between Hakata and Hiroshima stations in both directions due to rainfall levels exceeding regulated limits at rain gauges in Yamaguchi Prefecture, according to JR Tokai.

日銀 田村委員“利上げは物価動向次第でちゅうちょなく”

Jun 25, 2026, 09:11 AM

Bank of Japan board member Naoki Tamura said in a Kobe speech that following this month's rate hike, further rate increases should proceed at a pace of roughly once every few months, with acceleration possible if price trends warrant. The remarks signal the BOJ's intention to continue normalizing monetary policy.

【大雨・台風】各地で被害や影響 備えの動きも

Jun 25, 2026, 08:43 AM

A stationary rain front has brought heavy rainfall to Kyushu, Japan, while Typhoon No. 7 is approaching Okinawa and Amami islands before expected to move toward Kyushu, Shikoku, Kinki, Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions. A summary of damage and emergency preparations across affected areas.

中部電力の株主総会 会長・社長の取締役選任案が可決

Jun 25, 2026, 08:21 AM

Chubu Electric Power held its annual shareholder meeting in Nagoya, where the company's proposals to reappoint Chairman Satoru Katsuno and President Kinjo Hayashi were approved. A shareholder motion to dismiss the two executives over a nuclear data falsification scandal at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant was rejected.

「西～東日本 大雨27日ごろにかけ続く 厳重に警戒を」気象庁

Jun 25, 2026, 06:42 AM

Japan's Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a joint press conference warning that heavy rain will continue from western to eastern Japan until around June 27, urging strict vigilance due to typhoon and seasonal rain front influences.

気象庁「後発地震注意情報」発表せず 今後も地震活動に注意を

Jun 25, 2026, 02:49 AM

Japan's Meteorological Agency did not issue a follow-up earthquake advisory for the offshore Iwate earthquake because its magnitude did not meet the required threshold. However, the agency notes that large earthquakes have been occurring in succession near the epicenter and urges continued caution regardless of any official announcement.

給付付き税額控除 将来的な税額控除を検討項目とする案 提示へ

Jun 9, 2026, 08:57 PM

At a working-level meeting of a cross-party 'national conference' on June 10, a proposal is expected that would make combining a future tax credit one of the items under consideration in designing a refundable tax credit. The plan to launch the scheme with benefits alone, however, is expected to be maintained.

トランプ大統領“イランが米軍ヘリ撃墜”報復示唆 協議不透明

Jun 9, 2026, 08:52 PM

US President Donald Trump said an American military helicopter was shot down by the Iranian side over the Strait of Hormuz. He said the pilots were unharmed but hinted at retaliation against Iran, with the situation over talks aimed at ending the fighting remaining unclear.

フィリピン沖大地震で37人死亡 4人行方不明 3万人以上が避難

Jun 9, 2026, 08:45 PM

About two days after a major earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, authorities say 37 people have been confirmed dead and four are missing. In the worst-hit areas more than 30,000 people have been evacuated, and the impact is still unfolding.

国旗損壊罪法案 与党 早期成立を 野党 慎重な対応求める指摘も

Jun 9, 2026, 08:38 PM

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic and Ishin parties want early passage of a bill to punish desecration of the national flag, hoping for cooperation from opposition parties sympathetic to the legislation given the ruling bloc's minority in the upper house. Some, including a centrist reform group, say the rationale for adding penalties is unclear and the matter requires caution.

マレーシア首相 レアアースの加工で日本企業との協力期待

Jun 9, 2026, 08:34 PM

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar, during a visit to Japan, told NHK in an interview that he hopes to cooperate with Japanese companies on processing within Malaysia the rare earths that the country produces.

LNGなど安定供給 共同声明調整 きょう 日本マレーシア首脳会談

Jun 9, 2026, 08:22 PM

Prime Minister Takaichi will hold a summit with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar on the 10th. In light of the situation in the Middle East, the two sides are arranging to issue a joint statement pledging maximum cooperation to ensure stable supplies of LNG and other resources from Malaysia to Japan.

中国 習主席が訪朝終え帰国 非核化への言及なしで懸念も

Jun 9, 2026, 08:20 PM

China's President Xi Jinping has wrapped up a two-day visit to North Korea. While the two countries stressed their friendship, it is unclear whether Xi discussed the North's nuclear program with leader Kim Jong Un, and experts worry Beijing may be effectively turning a blind eye to it.

陸自大規模演習「高速滑空弾」発射機 配備開始以来初めて公開

Jun 7, 2026, 01:51 PM

The Ground Self-Defense Force held a large-scale live-fire exercise simulating the defense of remote islands at a range in Shizuoka. The launcher for the long-range 'Type 25 high-speed glide bomb' missile, also intended as a 'counterstrike capability', was shown publicly for the first time since deployment began.

沖縄 土砂災害などに十分注意を 関東甲信と東海で梅雨入り

Jun 7, 2026, 01:47 PM

Clouds spread over eastern Japan under the influence of a weather front and humid air, and the Meteorological Agency announced on the 7th that the rainy season appears to have begun in the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions. In Okinawa, front activity intensified, bringing heavy rain and a risk of landslides.

ペルー大統領選挙 決選投票始まる 支持きっ抗で接戦か

Jun 7, 2026, 01:23 PM

The runoff of Peru's presidential election began at 9 p.m. Japan time on the 7th. It is expected to be a close contest between right-wing Keiko Fujimori, eldest daughter of former President Fujimori, and left-wing former trade and tourism minister Roberto Sanchez.

宇都宮 中学校でクマ見つかるも逃走 8日朝から再び捜索へ

Jun 7, 2026, 12:44 PM

After repeated reports of a bear sighting in central Utsunomiya from the 6th, a bear was found at a city middle school on the evening of the 7th. It then fled, and the city, believing it remains in the residential area, urged residents to lock up and planned to resume the search on the 8th.

軍事作戦開始から100日 米イラン 外交続くも協議の進展不透明

Jun 7, 2026, 10:37 AM

The 7th marks 100 days since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran. Diplomacy continues through mediator Pakistan to end the fighting, but progress remains uncertain over issues such as the use of Iran's frozen assets.