National Aug 5, 2022
Some areas in Fukui, Shiga and Shimane Prefectures saw record hourly precipitation, with Minamiechizen in Fukui Prefecture logging 74 millimeters of rain in one hour Friday morning.
National Dec 26, 2021
Snow pummels Sea of Japan coast as weather agency warns more is on the way
by Eric Johnston
The Meteorological Agency predicts snow and blizzard conditions will continue until Tuesday, with up to 90 centimeters of snow projected to fall in some regions.
National Jan 19, 2021
Heavy snow across northern Japan causes deadly pileup on Miyagi expressway
Accumulated snow, icy roads, avalanches and snow accretion are expected overnight in the Hokkaido, Tohoku and Hokuriku regions, the Meteorological Agency said.
National Jul 25, 2020
Meteorological Agency issues weekend flood and landslide warnings as rain front rolls across Japan
The Meteorological Agency is warning that floods and landslides might hit western and eastern Japan this weekend as a rain front and low pressure system envelop a large portion of the archipelago. Some regions will experience very heavy rain, including thunderstorms, through Sunday, the agency ...
National Feb 6, 2018
Heavy snow blanketed much of the Sea of Japan coast on Tuesday, disrupting transportation and prompting authorities to request the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces for disaster relief after about 1,000 vehicles were stranded. Due to a strong cold front and a low-pressure system, snow ...
National Apr 19, 2017
Hokuriku, Tohoku regions told to brace for strong winds and high waves
The Meteorological Agency warned Wednesday that the Hokuriku and Tohoku regions may see storm winds and high waves, as a cold low-pressure system is expected to move over these areas toward the east. The maximum wind speed on Wednesday is estimated at 35 meters per ...
Language | COMMUNICATION CUES Apr 6, 2015
The Hokuriku Shinkansen Line directly linking Tokyo with the Hokuriku region on the Sea of Japan coast went into service on March 14.
Reference | EXPLAINER Mar 2, 2015
Hokuriku shinkansen setting tourists abuzz
by Kazuaki Nagata
On March 14, the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line will open as an extension of the Nagano Shinkansen Line, directly connecting Tokyo with Kanazawa and shortening the travel time to the scenic capital of Ishikawa Prefecture to 2½ hours from four. Public excitement is mounting. Tickets for ...
National Mar 4, 2014
Prosecutors plan to build a case against senior officials of a government-backed railway construction agency over alleged bid rigging in connection with projects for the Hokuriku bullet train line, sources said Tuesday. Officials of the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency are suspected of ...