Forest fire in Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, spreads due to strong winds; Self-Defense Forces requested for disaster dispatch
A forest fire in Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, has burned approximately 1.5 hectares as strong winds hinder firefighting efforts, leading to a request for the Self-Defense Forces to assist.
First outbreak of swine fever this year, all 2,000 pigs to be culled at a farm in Maebashi, Akagi Mountain southern slope
The first outbreak of swine fever in Japan this year has been confirmed at a farm in Maebashi, where all 2,000 pigs will be culled.
Choosing a Place to Migrate: "First, Gunma" Gains Popularity, Rising Prefectures...
Gunma Prefecture retains the top spot for preferred migration destinations in Japan for 2025, driven by increasing interest for families looking for work-life balance and a better living environment outside urban areas.
Mother Arrested for Allegedly Killing One-Month-Old Son, Bangladeshi National in Gunma Prefecture
A Bangladeshi woman has been arrested in Gunma Prefecture on suspicion of murdering her one-month-old son.
What was the key factor in recognizing 'dangerous driving' due to drinking? 20-year sentence in an accident that killed three people
A driver has received a 20-year prison sentence for dangerous driving resulting in the deaths of three people, confirming the significant influence of alcohol on his driving behavior.
'No one can deny it was dangerous driving': Family fights for two years after three people die in an accident
A family won a 20-year prison sentence for a man convicted of dangerous driving resulting in the deaths of three family members in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
[Earthquake Bulletin] Magnitude 3 tremors observed in Tochigi, Gunma, and Saitama with no tsunami concern
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 3 was recorded in Tochigi, Gunma, and Saitama, Japan, at around 0:58 AM on the 7th, with no tsunami threat reported.
A man in a black mask escapes with 2 million yen from a credit union in Kiryu, Gunma
A man wearing a black mask robbed a credit union in Kiryu, Gunma, stealing 2 million yen and escaping in a vehicle; no injuries were reported among the staff during the incident.
Man with something like a handgun robs Gunma Credit Union of 2 million yen and escapes
A man armed with what appeared to be a handgun entered a credit union in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, stealing 2 million yen before fleeing the scene, prompting a police investigation into the robbery.
VIDEO Huge pile-up in Japan. More than 50 vehicles collided, there are fatalities
A massive pile-up involving over 50 vehicles occurred on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, resulting in two fatalities and 26 injuries, including five serious ones.
Mass pile-up in Japan – over 50 cars collide on icy highway
In Japan's Gunma Prefecture, over 50 cars collided on an icy highway, resulting in one death and more than 20 injuries.