Those killed included a man in his 60s or 70s found floating in a flooded road and a 66-year-old woman stuck in her submerged car, the Chiba Prefecture Disaster Management Office said. The post Thousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least four in Japan appeared first on Vanguard News.

In Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, a major center for mackerel processing, approximately 20% of seafood processors have gone bankrupt or ceased operations due to soaring prices of imported Norwegian mackerel, which constitutes most of their raw material.

Police reported that multiple people were injured after an explosion was heard at an apartment building in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, around 6:30 AM on the 1st. The exact conditions of the injured and the circumstances are under investigation.

In the ongoing investigation into the murder of a patient by contaminating an IV drip at a hospital in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, the syringe believed to have been used has not been found. Police are investigating the possibility that the syringe was removed from the scene.

An former nurse in Chiba Prefecture is suspected of killing an inpatient by mixing feces into their IV tube, leading to the patient's death from multiple organ failure due to sepsis.

Talent Bobby Ologun has been indicted by the Chiba District Public Prosecutors Office on charges of sexually assaulting an acquaintance at a residence in Chiba Prefecture.

Shogi's Kisei title match, one of the eight major titles, saw its first game played in Chiba Prefecture on the 4th. Sota Fujii, the 23-year-old six-crown holder, defeated challenger Shinichiro Hattori, 26, to secure a white star victory in the opening match.

Following a derailment accident, Chiba Prefecture's Isumi Railway remains suspended, prompting discussions at a prefectural meeting to consider not only restoration but also the possibility of abolishing the line.

A high school student was beaten in Fussa, Tokyo, by suspects who reportedly switched from a motorcycle to a car to escape. The alleged getaway vehicle was later discovered in Chiba Prefecture.

Japanese authorities are urging residents from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture to prepare for a potential major earthquake, following a magnitude 7.7 tremor that occurred on Monday.

Easy Japanese news in translation: Clam digging season starts at beach in Chiba Prefecture  毎日新聞

A Japanese doctor residing in the US has been arrested and extradited to Japan for allegedly pouring an oil-like liquid on pillars at a shrine in Chiba Prefecture 11 years ago.

A house fire in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, early on February 27, resulted in one fatality, with two elderly women residents still missing.

Early on the 25th, three individuals broke into a residence in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, tying up and injuring an 80-year-old male resident before stealing a safe. Police are investigating the incident as a robbery resulting in injury.

Heavy rainfall on Thursday led to widespread flooding across Chiba Prefecture, Japan, prompting the Japanese Meteorological Agency to issue the highest warning level for 18 cities and one municipality.

Two passenger cars collided head-on in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, resulting in one fatality, two critically injured individuals, and five others, including two children, sustaining injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

Punch, a baby monkey at a zoo in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, known for using a plush toy as a mother substitute, celebrated its first birthday on the 26th, drawing many fans to the zoo.

A former employee arrested for allegedly mixing excrement into a patient's IV drip and causing their death at a hospital in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, voluntarily resigned immediately after being informed that police were investigating the patient's death.

A former employee has been arrested in connection with the murder of a hospitalized patient in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, where excrement was mixed into an IV drip. Security camera footage reportedly shows the former employee entering and exiting the patient's room just before the patient's condition rapidly deteriorated.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 occurred off the coast of Chiba Prefecture, causing a seismic intensity of 4 in parts of Ibaraki and Chiba prefectures, with no tsunami warning issued.

A 66-year-old father has been arrested in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on suspicion of murdering his 11-year-old elementary school-aged son at their home.

As of March 31 this year, 50% of Japan's total bank deposits, amounting to ¥523.1 trillion, are held within the greater Tokyo area, encompassing the capital and Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba prefectures.

Ichihara City in Chiba Prefecture has announced that residents can use non-designated garbage bags for burnable waste starting April 29, due to a shortage of designated bags made from petroleum products, attributed to the situation in Iran.

A photo journal from Japan showcases 50,000 tulips in full bloom in Chiba Prefecture, presenting a vibrant display of nature.

LISA met up with a star possibly even bigger than herself ... the viral monkey Punch! The BLACKPINK star stopped by Ichikawa City Zoo in the Chiba prefecture just outside Tokyo, Japan to visit the monkey who went viral because other apes in his…

A 63-year-old Japanese doctor residing in the US is expected to be extradited to Japan and arrested for allegedly pouring an oil-like liquid on pillars at a shrine in Chiba Prefecture in 2015.

From an unusual funeral home service in Chiba Prefecture, the practice of meditating in a coffin is evolving into a new trend in Japan, attracting those seeking ways of introspection...

A house fire in Mutsuzawa Town, Chiba Prefecture, injured two people in their 70s and 30s, and three others, including two elementary school children, are currently unaccounted for.

Two men drowned at a beach in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, on the morning of August 8, with one man in his 60s transported to the hospital unconscious.

An explosion at an apartment building in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, is under investigation after it was revealed that residents had reported a gas odor to the gas company approximately five and a half hours before the incident, with workers having responded to the call.

A house fire broke out in Yachimata, Chiba Prefecture, shortly after midnight on the 22nd. Although the fire was extinguished in about 40 minutes, four bodies were discovered inside the residence.

Matsudo City in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, has issued an evacuation order for some areas after a Level 4 heavy rain warning was announced, urging residents in dangerous locations to evacuate immediately.

A 51-year-old former hospital employee has been arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly contaminating a 70-year-old male patient's IV drip with excrement, leading to his death in a hospital in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, in January.

Two American men were ordered to pay fines of 300,000 yen (US$2,000) each after illegally entering a restricted monkey enclosure at a zoo in Japan's Chiba Prefecture.

An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 3 occurred in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, at approximately 6:38 AM. Authorities confirmed there is no risk of a tsunami from the magnitude 3.9 quake.

Students from a high school in Chiba Prefecture, previously facing challenges, have successfully gained acceptance to prestigious institutions like Tokyo and Kyoto Universities.

Following a major earthquake off Sanriku on the evening of the 20th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a 'Hokkaido-Sanriku Offshore Post-Earthquake Attention Information.' The warning indicates an increased possibility of a massive earthquake along the Chishima and Japan Trenches, urging 182 municipalities from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture to review their preparedness.

The average price of new condominiums sold in the Tokyo metropolitan area (1 capital and 3 prefectures) in February rose by 38.8% year-on-year to 110.25 million yen. This marks the first time prices have exceeded 100 million yen since August last year, driven by high-priced properties in areas like Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture.

It has been learned through police interviews that a suspect arrested on the 4th for pouring an oily liquid on a shrine in Chiba Prefecture 11 years ago has admitted to involvement in similar incidents that occurred at shrines and temples nationwide in the same year. The suspect has also stated in their investigation that they were 'guided by the holy spirit and poured olive oil.' Police are investigating the connection to incidents in various locations.

Four individuals believed to be masterminds behind a series of 18 robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which used 'dark part-time job' recruits, have been re-arrested for their alleged involvement in a robbery in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, where a couple was assaulted and 10 million yen stolen. This marks their fourth arrest.

People in Japan are seeking refuge inside coffins, not for funerals but as a form of meditation. It began as a simple, unusual idea by a funeral home in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, and has now turned into a popular wellness trend.

A baby monkey in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, rejected by its mother, has become a local attraction as it plays with a stuffed animal that serves as a surrogate mother.