ニュース 正午のNHKニュース 2026年9月28日
As very strong Typhoon No. 26 and an autumn rain front bring heavy rain and violent winds mainly to western Japan, one week has passed since record rainfall struck Chiba and Kanagawa, leaving 13 dead and 3 missing, with a look at when JR Uchibo Line service will resume. Also covered: the death of screenwriter Kuramoto So, the situation two months after the Kumamoto earthquake, the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau, and the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament championship.
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What this episode answers
What weather warnings are needed now because of Typhoon No. 26 and the autumn rain front?
The autumn rain front has made the atmosphere unstable from northern to western Japan, bringing localized heavy rain to Shikoku, Tokai and the Izu Islands; very strong Typhoon No. 26 is passing 120km north of Minami Daito Island moving east-northeast at 25km/h with a central pressure of 945 hPa and maximum wind speed of 50 meters per second, bringing violent winds to the Daito Islands region, and it may also approach the Izu Islands.
One week after the record rainfall, what is the outlook for resuming JR Uchibo Line service?
The section of the Uchibo Line between Anegasaki and Kisarazu is expected to take at least about three months to restore due to earth and sand inflow; a planned replacement bus service was postponed because JR East could not secure enough buses, resulting in a long line for highway buses in front of Kisarazu Station.
How many people died or went missing, and how much housing damage occurred, from the record rainfall in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures?
A total of 13 people died — 8 in Chiba Prefecture and 5 in Kanagawa Prefecture — and 3 remain missing in Chiba; housing damage totaled 1,697 buildings in Chiba and 7 in Kanagawa.
What works is screenwriter Kuramoto So known for, and when and how did he die?
Kuramoto So, known for works such as 'Kita no Kuni Kara' (From the Northern Country), died on the 18th of this month from multiple organ failure at age 91.
Two months after the Kumamoto earthquake, how far has recovery of residents' lives progressed?
In Kumamoto Prefecture, 38 people have died including 2 suspected disaster-related deaths, and as of the 25th of this month more than 1,500 people are still living in evacuation shelters, with housing damage exceeding 71,500 buildings; Yatsushiro City has begun accepting applications for publicly funded demolition, and the prefecture plans to set up a cross-departmental recovery support team next month.
Autumn Rain Front and Typhoon No. 26
The autumn rain front has made atmospheric conditions highly unstable from northern to western Japan, bringing localized bursts of heavy rain. Rain clouds have developed over Shikoku, the Tokai region and the Izu Islands, with a rain gauge in Kawanehon, Shizuoka Prefecture recording 36mm in one hour and one in Kihoku, Ehime Prefecture recording 33.5mm. Vigilance against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas is needed. Meanwhile, very strong Typhoon No. 26 is approaching the Daito Islands region of Okinawa Prefecture. As of noon it was located 120km north of Minami Daito Island, moving east-northeast at 25km/h, with a central pressure of 945 hectopascals, maximum sustained winds of 50 meters per second and maximum gusts of 70 meters per second. Violent winds of 25 meters per second or more are blowing within 100km south and 85km north of the center. Kita Daito Airport recorded a maximum gust of 31.9 meters per second. The typhoon may approach the Izu Islands going forward, and moist air flowing in from the typhoon could also intensify the rain front's activity.
One Week After Record Rainfall: Chiba and Kanagawa
One week has passed since the record rainfall caused by Typhoon No. 25, and the JR Uchibo Line section between Anegasaki and Kisarazu is now expected to take at least about three months to restore because of earth and sand inflow. JR East had planned to run replacement buses, but this was called off because it could not secure enough buses, leaving a long line of people waiting for highway buses in front of Kisarazu Station. So far 13 people have died — 8 in Chiba Prefecture (in Kamogawa, Sodegaura, Minamiboso, Mobara and Ichihara) and 5 in Kanagawa Prefecture (2 in Miura, 3 in Yokosuka) — and in Ichihara the body of a missing woman in her 20s was found. Three people remain missing in Chiba Prefecture. Housing damage stands at 1,697 buildings in Chiba and 7 in Kanagawa. Around Lake Inbanuma, where a levee breached, water levels are still receding, and the Kanto Regional Development Bureau and others are aiming to complete emergency repairs by early next month. As of 11:30am, about 4,000 households in Chiba Prefecture were without power, and the prefecture has formed a project team with the construction industry association and power companies to respond.
Screenwriter Kuramoto So Dies
Screenwriter Kuramoto So, known for works including "Kita no Kuni Kara" (From the Northern Country), died on the 18th of this month from multiple organ failure at age 91. Born in Tokyo, he became a freelance screenwriter after university and wrote for the NHK taiga drama "Katsu Kaishu" and the commercial-network drama "Zenryaku Ofukuro-sama," among others. He moved to Furano City in 1981, and "Kita no Kuni Kara," inspired by his life there, became a popular series with sequels aired intermittently until 2002. He also founded the Furano Juku to train young people aspiring to become actors and screenwriters.
Two Months After the Kumamoto Earthquake
Two months have passed since the Kumamoto earthquake in July of this year. In Kumamoto Prefecture, 38 people have died, including 2 suspected disaster-related deaths, and as of the 25th of this month more than 1,500 people are still living in evacuation shelters, with many others staying in hotels or in damaged homes. Housing damage exceeds 71,500 buildings. In Yatsushiro City, the hardest-hit area, applications have begun for publicly funded demolition, under which the municipality carries out demolition of damaged buildings on residents' behalf. At a recovery headquarters meeting at the prefectural office, Governor Kimura and others observed a moment of silence, and it was announced that a cross-departmental recovery support team will be set up on the 1st of next month. Governor Kimura said the response is entering "a new phase moving from emergency response to rebuilding livelihoods," and stated a goal of having residents move into temporary or deemed-temporary housing by the end of the year.
Other News
This year's first air shipment of Beaujolais Nouveau, whose sale is set to begin on November 19, arrived at Haneda Airport. A heat wave in France moved up the harvest, so the shipment arrived about a month earlier than usual, and the alcohol content, at around 14%, is the highest on record. At the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, yokozuna Onosato won the championship with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses, his sixth title and first in a year. In the stock market, the Nikkei average moved within a narrow range, while the exchange rate stood at around 157 yen to the dollar and 169 yen to the euro.
Takeaways
- Very strong Typhoon No. 26 is approaching the Daito Islands region of Okinawa, and warnings for violent winds and heavy rain continue.
- One week after the record rainfall from Typhoon No. 25, restoration of the Uchibo Line is expected to take three months, with 13 dead and 3 missing.
- Screenwriter Kuramoto So, known for "Kita no Kuni Kara," has died at 91, while the Kumamoto earthquake recovery reaches the two-month mark with a new support team on the way.
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.