Victim of romance scam induced by TikTok loses 36 million yen
A woman in her 50s from Aomori Prefecture has been defrauded of 36 million yen through a TikTok romance scam involving a supposed investment opportunity.
Traffic Violation Denial Incident Leads to Punishment of Officer Who Paid Fine Out of Pocket
A police officer in Japan has been disciplined for attempting to avoid investigating a traffic violation by falsifying documents and paying the fine himself.
Vacant House at Risk of Collapse to Be Demolished Due to Emergency Execution; Partially Collapsed Under Weight of Snow
A vacant house in Aomori City, Japan, at risk of collapsing due to heavy snowfall, is set to be demolished by emergency order after part of it collapsed recently.
Unique dual-role candidate participates in National Sports during election period; what was the outcome?
A unique dual-role candidate participated in a sports event during Japan's House of Representatives election campaign, highlighting the interplay between sports and politics.
Candidates swept away by the 'three issues' defeated the Liberal Democratic Party candidate
The article discusses the surprising defeat of a centrist candidate in Japan by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, despite predictions of a close race and allegations against the LDP candidate.
The death toll from heavy snowfall in Japan has risen to 46
Heavy snowfall in Japan has led to a rising death toll, with reports indicating 46 fatalities and significant disruption in northern communities.
Japan: The list of victims from the severe snowfall is growing
At least 46 people have died due to severe snowfall in Japan, with injuries exceeding 550 reported.
Nearly 50 dead in Japan due to snowfall, with up to 1.3 meters of snow
Heavy snowfall in Japan has led to nearly 50 fatalities and numerous injuries over the past three weeks.
Japan: 46 dead now after snowfalls
Recent snowfalls in Japan have claimed the lives of 46 people and injured 558 over the last month according to new government data.
Japan: The death toll from the severe cold wave rises to 46, hundreds injured
Severe snowfall in northern Japan has resulted in 46 deaths and over 558 injuries as communities struggle to cope with more than two meters of snow.
"Strange smell from sewer" - Heavy oil leak from the fire station due to heavy snowfall in Aomori City
Aomori City officials reported a leak of 500 to 1,000 liters of heavy oil from the fire station, caused by broken pipes due to record snowfall this winter.
Accident during snow removal? Three dead in Hokkaido, Aomori, and Niigata
An 81-year-old man was found buried in snow near a home in Sapporo and confirmed dead after being taken to the hospital; he had been removing snow from the roof before the incident.
Japan warns to beware of avalanches as the death toll rises to 35
Japan has issued a warning about the dangers of avalanches as heavy snowfall in the north, particularly in Aomori Prefecture, has resulted in a rising death toll.
Japan warns of avalanches as snow deaths rise to 35
Japan is alerting its northern regions about potential avalanches following a spike in temperatures after weeks of heavy snowfall, which has led to 35 deaths and significant disruptions.
Killer Winter Hits Japan.. Dozens of Victims and Warnings of Higher Toll
A severe and unusual snowfall in Japan has resulted in the deaths of 30 people over the past two weeks, with the Aomori Prefecture being the hardest hit by the extreme weather conditions.
A Japanese city is like an introverted little brother
The article describes the experience of arriving in Shin-Aomori, a northern Japanese city, highlighting its mild weather and beautiful, mountainous landscapes.
Snowstorm in Japan kills 30 people in two weeks; see video
Severe snowstorms in Japan have resulted in at least 30 fatalities over the past two weeks, with Aomori Prefecture being the hardest hit.
Japan hit by deadly heavy snowfall leaving 30 dead and remote areas buried
Japan is experiencing severe heavy snowfall that has resulted in 30 fatalities and buried remote areas, particularly in Aomori, where snow drifts reach up to 4.5 meters.
Japan: The death toll from the heavy snowfall rises to 30
The death toll from the severe snowfall in Japan has reached 30, prompting the government to deploy military personnel to assist residents in Aomori Prefecture, where snow accumulation has reached up to 4.5 meters in isolated areas.
30 people died in Japan due to heavy snowfall
In Japan, an unusually heavy snowfall over the past two weeks has resulted in the deaths of 30 individuals, including a 91-year-old woman found under three meters of snow near her home.
Japan: 91-year-old found buried in snow - 30 dead
Severe snowfalls in Japan have resulted in 30 deaths in the past two weeks, including a 91-year-old woman found buried in snow in front of her home, prompting the government to deploy military forces to the affected Aomori Prefecture.
In Japan's Heavy Snow, 30 People Have Lost Their Lives
In the last two weeks, 30 people have died due to heavy snowfall in Japan, prompting the government to deploy troops to assist residents in the hardest-hit areas, particularly Aomori Prefecture, where snow accumulation has reached up to 4.5 meters.
Record Snowfall in Japan Leads to Fatalities
Unusually heavy snowfall in Japan has resulted in at least 30 deaths over the past week, with some areas receiving nearly three times their normal snowfall.
Heavy Snow in Aomori, Some Municipalities See Early Voting Drop to Less than Half; Election Committee Concerned About Voter Turnout
The Aomori Prefectural Election Management Commission reported a significant drop in early voting due to heavy snowfall, revealing concerns about the overall voter turnout for the upcoming House of Representatives election.
Snow Continues on the Japan Sea Side, Aomori Prefecture Snowfall Significantly Exceeds Average
Due to winter atmospheric pressure patterns and cold air from above, snowfall continues on the Japan Sea side, with Aomori Prefecture experiencing significantly above-average snow accumulation.
Aomori's record snow "a life-threatening crisis is imminent" Self-Defense Forces begin activities
In Aomori Prefecture, record snowfall has created a serious life-threatening situation, prompting the Self-Defense Forces to commence rescue operations.
Japan: Traditional rice pounding ceremony held in snowy Aomori village
In Aomori, Japan, women in colorful kimonos celebrated the Taue Mochitsuki rice pounding ceremony amidst deep snowfall, showcasing traditional rituals of the region.