自然環境
酷暑が東京五輪への懸念を提起【Extreme heat raises concerns about Tokyo Olympics】
A record-breaking heatwave in Tokyo has raised questions about the timing of the next Summer Olympics, which are just two years away. Experts warned that the Games in similar conditions could pose health risks to athletes and spectators alike.
強力な地震が大阪を揺るがし、5人が死亡【Powerful earthquake rocks Osaka, killing 5】
A strong earthquake with a seismic intensity of lower 6 on the Japanese scale hit Osaka in western Japan on Monday morning, leaving five people dead and many homes without water or gas. A concrete wall collapsed and killed a 9-year-old girl on her way to elementary school.
指が1本の登山家が8度目のエベレスト挑戦で死亡【One-fingered Japanese climber dies on eighth Everest attempt】
An accomplished Japanese climber, who lost nine fingers to frostbite in a previous expedition, died on Monday during his eighth attempt to scale Mount Everest. The 35-year-old alpinist was found dead in a tent by Sherpas, a Nepalese government official said.
強力な台風が南部の諸島を直撃【Powerful typhoon hits southern islands】
A slow-moving typhoon accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds hit southern Japanese islands on the weekend, where about 9000 people were ordered to evacuate and at least two people were killed. Over 100 flights for Sunday were cancelled in the region.