2024-04-05 22:03:00
Last year, the nursery school held a press conference on the 5th regarding an incident at a nursery school in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, in which an 8-month-old boy choked on an apple from his school lunch and became unconscious. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience," and announced measures to prevent it from happening again.
2024-04-05 21:58:00
In a fraud case in which Hyogo Prefectural Police arrested employees of a tax accountant corporation, interviews with people involved in the investigation revealed that a ``plea bargain'' was applied to reduce criminal penalties in return for cooperation in the investigation. This appears to be the first time that a plea bargain has been applied in a case investigated by the police.
2024-04-05 21:41:00
Last month's employment statistics in the United States were released, and the number of people employed in fields other than agriculture increased by 303,000 from the previous month, exceeding market expectations. The unemployment rate also decreased by 0.1 percentage point from the previous month to 3.8%. This shows that labor shortages, which have been a factor in inflation, continue to persist in the United States. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell has repeatedly indicated that there is no need to rush to cut interest rates, and attention will be focused on the impact that the latest employment report will have on the Fed's policy decisions.
2024-04-05 20:59:00
On the afternoon of the 5th, there was an accident involving five cars in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, and four people were taken to the hospital, including a woman in her 40s who died.
2024-04-05 20:46:00
The Israeli military announced on the 5th that it would dismiss two high-ranking military officials after seven staff members from an international NGO providing food relief were killed in an Israeli attack in the Gaza Strip on the 1st. "Those authorizing the airstrike were convinced that they were targeting Hamas fighters, not NGO staff. The attack was the result of mistaken identification, poor decision-making and a violation of standard procedures," the statement said. "This is a serious mistake resulting from a serious failure."
2024-04-05 20:34:00
A regular study meeting was held to assess the possibility of a huge earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough, and the conclusion was that no particular changes have been observed.
2024-04-05 20:33:00
Regarding Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Red Yeast Choleste Help, which caused kidney disease in people who ingested it, the factory in Osaka that manufactured the raw material had to undergo proper quality control, which is recommended by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Food safety experts point out that the company's basic stance was not to put safety first.
2024-04-05 19:24:00
Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture, who made a remark that could be interpreted as occupational discrimination while giving instructions to new employees, and subsequently announced his intention to resign, retracted his statement, saying, ``It is not my intention to be construed as occupational discrimination.'' .
2024-04-05 19:22:00
As of the 4th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that a total of 196 people had been hospitalized due to an issue in which people who consumed health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney diseases. It was announced that this was revealed in a report from
2024-04-05 19:19:00
The earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd killed 10 people and left more than 600 stranded in Hualien County, near the epicenter, due to landslides and falling rocks. As a result of rescue efforts by firefighters and others, two Japanese women and others who were stranded near the tourist spot Taroko Gorge were rescued.
2024-04-05 18:57:00
Takuya Yokota, the younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea, and the representative of the Victim's Family Association, held a press conference in Tokyo and said about the Japan-U.S. summit to be held next week, ``We will definitely raise the abduction issue, and until the issue is resolved, North Korea will I would like the leaders to promise that sanctions against North Korea will never be eased."
2024-04-05 18:47:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has received information about health hazards from companies that purchased Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice due to the issue of people who ingested health foods containing the ingredients of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease. Although we requested a self-inspection of the products, we learned through interviews with relevant parties that no such products had been reported by the reporting deadline.
2024-04-05 18:33:00
On the 2nd of this month, engine oil leaked from an inspection vehicle near Fukushima Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen, causing the suspension of operation for a long period of time.JR East caused a bolt to come off on an attached device on the engine, which caused damage to the device. It was revealed that oil appeared to have leaked from inside. This time, the vehicle had just started being used and there was an initial defect in the equipment.
2024-04-05 18:08:00
Earlier this month, a funeral was held in the capital Tehran for the commanders of the elite military forces killed in an attack on the Iranian embassy believed to be carried out by Israel, and those in attendance called for retaliation against Israel. There are concerns that the situation in the Middle East will become even more tense depending on the Iranian government's response.
2024-04-05 18:06:00
In response to the Bank of Japan lifting its negative interest rate policy, Japan Post Bank has decided to raise interest rates on savings, which are equivalent to ordinary deposits, from the 8th of this month.
2024-04-05 17:34:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced in February's Household Expenditure Survey that the amount spent on consumption by households of two or more people decreased by 0.5% in real terms, excluding price changes, compared to the same month of the previous year. This was the second consecutive month of decline. Due to the record-warm winter that has kept electricity and gas costs down, people are continuing to cut back on food expenditures against the backdrop of rising prices. How can we stimulate consumption in response to consumers' tendency to save money? Companies are taking various initiatives.
2024-04-05 17:33:00
After a lightning strike in Miyazaki City caused 18 high school students playing soccer to be transported, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has issued a directive to the entire country to recognize the dangers of lightning strikes and to stop activities without hesitation if there are any signs of lightning strikes. We are informing you and calling for your attention.
2024-04-05 16:16:00
This February's economic trend index, which indicates the current state of the economy, declined for the second consecutive month due to the impact of production suspensions by some automakers.
2024-04-05 16:03:00
Myanmar's pro-democracy forces said they used drones to attack a military headquarters and air base in the capital Naypyitaw. In response, the military shot down the drone and said there was no damage, but shock is spreading that multiple areas of the capital, which is on high alert, were simultaneously attacked by drones.
2024-04-05 15:26:00
On the morning of the 5th, a resident brought something that looked like an unexploded ordnance to Mikasa City Hall in Hokkaido, and police are evacuating staff and visitors to the city hall and warning nearby residents not to approach the building.
2024-04-05 14:52:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced the name of the company that purchased Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice to prevent health damage. We are requesting that you conduct a voluntary inspection to see if any of the products for which you have received information are present. Of these, it is known that 52 companies that purchased raw materials directly from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical did not have the relevant products, but 173 companies that received raw materials from these companies submitted self-inspection reports on the 5th. The deadline has passed, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will announce the results as soon as they are compiled.
2024-04-05 14:36:00
The Okinawa Meteorological Observatory and Okinawa Prefecture issued a landslide warning for Kunigami Village and Ogimi Village at 1:55 pm on the 5th. In response to the landslide warning information being issued, Ogimi Village issued an evacuation order to residents in the landslide warning area at 2:06 p.m.
2024-04-05 14:23:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party have been discussing a bill to create a "security clearance" system that would limit access to information important to economic security to those whose reliability has been confirmed by the government. The Democratic Party and other parties submitted amendments, which were voted on and passed with a majority vote.
2024-04-05 14:16:00
Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, who was advised to leave the Liberal Democratic Party on the 4th due to issues surrounding a faction's political funding party, will hold a press conference at 2:30 pm on the 5th. We will broadcast the press conference live.
2024-04-05 14:02:00
Two women in Toyama Prefecture who had been consuming health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice were diagnosed with Fanconi syndrome, a disease in which kidney function deteriorates, after visiting a hospital in Toyama City. I found out through an interview with the hospital that he had been diagnosed with this.
2024-04-05 13:55:00
Two people living in Ibaraki Prefecture were arrested for stealing a van from a residence in Tochigi Prefecture. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident in detail, believing that it is involved in approximately 80 car thefts and car attacks that occurred in the Kanto region. In response to the investigation, both have denied the charges.
2024-04-05 13:37:00
Regarding the My Number public money receiving account that appears to be in the name of a family member who is not the individual, Digital Minister Kono once again calls for the individual to amend the registration, and if this is not done, the It has been revealed that the registration may be canceled from July onwards.
2024-04-05 13:16:00
Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's decision to punish the party over the issue of a faction's political funding party, Prime Minister Kishida, despite his position as a faction executive, has accepted responsibility for leaving undocumented practices for many years and causing great political distrust. We reiterated that we have taken strict action based on this.
2024-04-05 12:52:00
The ``Cherry Blossom Walkthrough'' at the Osaka Mint, known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms, began on the 5th, and visitors were enjoying themselves in the spring sunshine.
2024-04-05 12:11:00
Regarding Governor Kawakatsu's intention to resign, who has not approved the construction of the "Linear Chuo Shinkansen" in Shizuoka Prefecture, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito avoided making any specific mention of the fact that the project owner, JR Tokai, Shizuoka Prefecture, etc. We reiterated our intention to encourage dialogue with the public and create an environment for early opening.
2024-04-05 11:45:00
Investigators have learned that there have been two cases this year of people jumping to their deaths from apartment buildings after ingesting products containing ingredients similar to LSD, a synthetic drug that is not regulated by law. I learned this from the interview. When it comes to dangerous drugs, once they are regulated by law, a cat-and-mouse situation continues in which unregulated similar ingredients are created, and experts caution that ``careless use should be avoided at all costs.''
2024-04-05 11:07:00
As it is pointed out that demand for EVs (electric vehicles) is sluggish in the United States, major automaker Ford has announced plans to postpone the start of production of new EVs while expanding its lineup of hybrid vehicles, which are becoming popular. Did.
2024-04-05 10:13:00
U.S. President Biden spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and warned that he may reconsider U.S. policy if there is no change in Israel's response to issues such as the protection of civilians. This is an increase in pressure as not only residents but also humanitarian aid workers continue to suffer casualties in the Gaza Strip.
2024-04-05 09:53:00
According to major Israeli media, Israel's war cabinet has approved the temporary opening of the Erez checkpoint, which borders the northern Gaza Strip, for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. This is the first time the Erez checkpoint has been opened since fighting between Israel and the Islamic group Hamas began in October last year.
2024-04-05 09:11:00
Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract manufacturer of semiconductors, said in a statement on the night of the 4th that the recovery rate of its factory equipment has already exceeded 80%, and that its new factory, which mass-produces the world's most advanced semiconductors, will be fully restored. It has been revealed that it is a prospect.
2024-04-05 09:09:00
On the 5th, the Tokyo stock market and Nikkei average stock price fell by more than 600 yen at one point. As international crude oil futures prices rose due to the increasingly tense situation in the Middle East, stock prices fell in the New York market on the 4th, and in the Tokyo market, many semiconductor-related and other stocks were sold off immediately after trading began. Orders are expanding.
2024-04-05 08:22:00
On the night of the 4th, a part-time employee in his 20s at a convenience store in Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly attempting to kill a male colleague by slashing him with a kitchen knife.
2024-04-05 07:37:00
After a 73-year-old man who was living alone in Kyoto City died of an illness in the year before, it was determined that he had no family, and the local government decided to cremate him and interment his ashes. His younger brother lived in the same city as Kyoto, but the city had not contacted him, and it was learned that Kyoto City had apologized last month for not doing enough research to find his relatives.
2024-04-05 06:43:00
On the 4th, in the New York financial market, international crude oil futures prices briefly rose to the $87/barrel level for the first time in about five months due to the tense situation in the Middle East. As a result, concerns about inflation spread, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by more than 500 points.
2024-04-05 06:12:00
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) held a meeting of foreign ministers and confirmed that each country will consider the possibility of further assistance to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
2024-04-05 06:06:00
The earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd has killed 10 people so far, and Taiwanese authorities are rushing to confirm the whereabouts of those who have not yet been contacted. Meanwhile, a building in Hualien City near the epicenter that was leaning heavily was apparently built based on old earthquake-resistance standards and lacked strength, and demolition work will begin on the 5th.
2024-04-05 05:51:00
U.S. President Biden spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating that ``attacks on humanitarian aid workers are unacceptable,'' in response to an attack by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip that killed seven NGO staff. He urged Israel to respond by telling them that future U.S. policy regarding the area would be determined by Israel's response.
2024-04-05 05:06:00
The Japanese Society of Neurosurgery has criticized the Kyoto Daiichi Red Cross Hospital's neurosurgery department for receiving administrative guidance from Kyoto City due to insufficient verification of surgical records and safety management in some cases. It has been learned that the certification as a facility for training to become a specialist has been suspended.
2024-04-05 05:05:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided to punish 39 related members due to the issue surrounding the faction's political funding party, and Seko Seko, former secretary-general of the House of Councilors, who is a member of the Abe faction, has left the party after being advised to leave the party. There are voices within the party dissatisfied with the punishment and calls for Prime Minister Kishida to take responsibility, and it is expected that future management of the party will be affected.
