マイあさ! 午前6時のNHKニュース 2026年9月28日
Typhoon No. 26, an extremely powerful storm, is closing in on Okinawa's Daito Islands and is expected to approach the Kanto region around October 1. Two months have passed since July's Kumamoto earthquake, yet more than 1,500 people are still living in evacuation shelters as securing permanent housing remains a pressing challenge. On the sports front, yokozuna Onozato (大野里) claimed his sixth title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, while Fukube Asako (福部麻子) won Japan's first gold medal in the women's 100-meter hurdles in 44 years.
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What this episode answers
When and where will Typhoon No. 26 make its closest approach, and when is it expected to affect the Kanto region?
Typhoon No. 26 is forecast to make its closest approach to the Kanto region around Thursday, October 1, with the central projected track passing near Aogashima in the Izu Islands (ranging from as far north as Saitama–Ibaraki to as far south as the northern Ogasawara Islands).
Two months after the Kumamoto earthquake, what is the current situation regarding evacuees and housing damage?
Two months after the quake, 38 people have died (including 2 suspected disaster-related deaths) as of September 25, with 1,514 people still in 32 evacuation shelters and 537 in hotels; housing damage totals 71,518 structures (2,291 completely destroyed, 801 extensively half-destroyed, 6,448 half-destroyed), and while 700 temporary housing units are being built across seven municipalities (175 already moved in), a shortage of vacant housing has forced some evacuees to give up on relocating near their original homes.
How was the suspect in the mother's stabbing murder in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, ultimately arrested?
The suspect, the victim's eldest daughter's former husband who had been publicly wanted for the attempted murder of the victim's son, was found and arrested about two days later, just after 2:00 p.m. on September 27, at a pachinko parlor near JR Takasaki Station roughly 30 kilometers from the crime scene, and he reportedly admitted to the charges during questioning.
Which championship did yokozuna Onozato claim at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, and how did the decisive bout unfold?
Yokozuna Onozato claimed his sixth championship (his first in a year and his second since promotion to yokozuna) by defeating an ozeki in an undefeated clash on the final day, and he fought back tears during the awards ceremony while giving his comments.
In which events and with what results did Japanese athletes win medals at the track and field competition?
In the women's javelin throw, Kitaguchi Haruka won silver (62.70m) and Takemoto won bronze (62.15m); in the women's 100m hurdles, Fukube Asako won gold (12.74s, Japan's first gold in the event in 44 years) and Nakashima Kazumi won silver (12.78s); in the men's 110m hurdles, Muratake Rashid won silver (13.29s).
Typhoon No. 26 Approaches Okinawa's Daito Islands — Kanto Impact Expected Around October 1
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Typhoon No. 26 — an extremely powerful storm — was moving northeast at approximately 20 kilometers per hour as of 6:00 a.m. on September 28. Wind has been intensifying across Okinawa Prefecture: in the three hours leading up to 5:00 a.m., Kitadaito Airport recorded a peak gust of 26.7 meters per second, while Minamidaito Island recorded 24.4 meters per second. Maximum sustained winds for the day are forecast at 23 meters per second for Okinawa Prefecture, with gusts reaching 35 meters per second. Waves are expected to reach 7 meters — rough sea conditions — around Okinawa, and 4 meters around the Amami region. The agency is urging the public to remain alert to high waves and strong winds.
The typhoon has an unusually compact structure, meaning islands such as Miyakojima and Ishigakijima are not expected to see significant cloud cover. However, clouds on the southern side of the storm could bring heavy rainfall to the Daito area during the morning hours. Depending on its track, the typhoon is forecast to make its closest approach to the Kanto region around Thursday, October 1. The projected courses span a wide range: the central scenario places the storm near Aogashima in the Izu Islands, the northernmost track would bring it closest to the Saitama–Ibaraki area, and the southernmost track would keep it near the northern Ogasawara Islands. Residents are advised to monitor the latest forecasts closely.
Autumn Rain Front Stalls — Landslide Risk Centers on Kyushu
A stationary autumn rain front combined with moist air is creating highly unstable atmospheric conditions across a broad swath of Japan, from Hokkaido to western Honshu. Rain clouds are developing locally over the Chugoku region and northern Kyushu at this hour, and some areas of Saga and Nagasaki prefectures have already been placed under landslide disaster warnings. These localized rain clouds typically dump heavy rain for 10 to 30 minutes before weakening, but even that brief window is enough for landslide risk to spike sharply. Additionally, because high tide is expected just after 10:00 a.m., river drainage will be reduced, heightening the risk of flooding and overflow.
Two Months Since the Kumamoto Earthquake — More Than 1,500 Still in Shelters
September 28 marks two months since July's Kumamoto earthquake. According to a Kumamoto Prefecture summary, 38 people had died as of September 25, including 2 suspected disaster-related deaths. A total of 1,514 people continue to live across 32 evacuation shelters, while another 537 are staying at hotels. Housing damage stands at 71,518 structures, broken down as follows: 2,291 completely destroyed, 801 extensively half-destroyed, and 6,448 half-destroyed.
Construction of 700 units of temporary housing across seven municipalities has been confirmed, with 175 people already moved in. Work has also begun on installing prefabricated housing on residents' own land, with completions expected to proceed from mid-October onward. An additional 602 people have moved into quasi-temporary housing — a program under which local governments lease private residences — but the shortage of available vacant housing in the affected areas means some evacuees are unable to find accommodation near their original homes and have had to give up on the program. At least three municipalities in the prefecture have received applications for disaster-related death certification, and the death toll could rise further.
Murder of Mother in Ota City, Gunma — Former Son-in-Law Arrested
On September 25, Tezuka Yuka (手塚ゆか), 52, was stabbed to death with a kitchen knife at a residence in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture; her son was also slashed and injured in the attack. Police had issued a public wanted notice for the victim's eldest daughter's former husband, aged 30, who fled the scene, on suspicion of attempted murder of the son. Approximately two days later, at just after 2:00 p.m. on the 27th, the suspect was found and arrested at a pachinko parlor near JR Takasaki Station, about 30 kilometers from the scene. He is reported to have admitted to the charges during questioning.
Security camera footage taken immediately after the incident showed him wearing a black long-sleeved hooded top, gray half-pants, and socks — with no shoes. At the time of his arrest, he was wearing a black T-shirt, half-pants of a different color, sneakers, and glasses, suggesting he changed clothes while on the run. Police are also investigating his involvement in the murder of Tezuka.
Sports: Yokozuna Onozato Claims Sixth Title, Medal Rush in Track and Field
On the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, yokozuna Onozato (大野里) defeated an ozeki in an undefeated clash to claim his sixth championship. It is his first title in a year since last autumn's tournament, and his second since being promoted to yokozuna. Fighting back tears as the national anthem played during the awards ceremony, Onozato said, "I have pushed myself again and again just to see this moment. I'm overjoyed to have won a title that surpasses today."
Japanese athletes enjoyed a medal haul at the track and field competition. In the women's javelin throw, Kitaguchi Haruka (北口春香) took silver with a throw of 62.70 meters, while Takemoto claimed bronze at 62.15 meters. In the women's 100-meter hurdles, Fukube Asako (福部麻子) won gold in 12.74 seconds — Japan's first gold medal in the event in 44 years. Nakashima Kazumi (中島一美), who holds the Japanese record in the same event, also took silver in 12.78 seconds. In the men's 110-meter hurdles, Japanese record holder Muratake Rashid (村竹ラシッド) claimed silver in 13.29 seconds.
Takeaways
- Typhoon No. 26, a compact but powerful storm, is bearing down on Okinawa's Daito Islands; combined with a stalled autumn rain front bringing landslide risks to Kyushu, it is forecast to make its closest approach to the Kanto region around October 1.
- Two months after the Kumamoto earthquake, the death toll stands at 38 and 1,514 people remain in evacuation shelters, with only 175 having moved into temporary housing — making securing stable accommodation the most urgent challenge for survivors.
- Yokozuna Onozato won his sixth title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, while Fukube Asako's gold in the women's 100-meter hurdles — Japan's first in the event in 44 years — headlined a multi-medal performance by Japanese track and field athletes.
This article is edited from a machine transcript of the first 30 minutes of the episode. It is not an official summary — please listen to the episode itself.