2023-12-18 21:29:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company has announced that the fourth release of treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant will begin in late February next year.
2023-12-18 21:18:00
With overconsumption and overdosing of over-the-counter medicines becoming a serious problem among young people, a review committee of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to prevent the abuse of medicines such as cold medicine by banning the sale of multiple copies to people under the age of 20. On the 18th, we compiled a proposal for a sales system to prevent this.
2023-12-18 20:25:00
Due to the strong winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, snow is increasing in Hokkaido, mainly on the Sea of Japan side. Heavy snow is expected to continue intermittently, and the Sapporo Regional Meteorological Observatory is calling for continued vigilance against the impact of heavy snow on traffic into the early hours of the 19th.
2023-12-18 20:17:00
On the afternoon of the 18th, four Chinese Coast Guard vessels that entered Japan's territorial waters one after another off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture sailed for about two hours at most, and all left the territorial waters by around 6 p.m. . The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to warn and monitor the vessel to prevent it from entering territorial waters again.
2023-12-18 19:50:00
The Matsuyama District Court ruled that the defendant, who was charged with murdering three people in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, including a co-worker and his parents, said, ``The degree of disregard for life was extremely severe, and the defendant was under the influence of a mental disorder.'' "He deserves to be severely criticized," he said, and handed down a sentence of life imprisonment, as requested.
2023-12-18 19:46:00
With overconsumption and overdosing of over-the-counter medicines becoming a serious problem among young people, a review committee of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to prevent the abuse of medicines such as cold medicine by banning the sale of multiple copies to people under the age of 20. On the 18th, we held a discussion on a proposal for a sales system to prevent this.
2023-12-18 19:21:00
Regarding the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, on the 18th, the troupe canceled posting on its website of an investigation report released last month that stated, ``No bullying or power harassment was confirmed.'' I made it clear that As the reason for the decision was a request from the bereaved family, the opera company said it would once again examine the facts.
2023-12-18 19:03:00
In an effort to prevent young people from getting involved in crimes and troubles before the winter holidays, the Metropolitan Police Department conducted a mass guidance campaign around Toyoko in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, and 28 people were given guidance. Some of the people were found to have large quantities of cough suppressants in their possession, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, believing that the purpose was to overdose on over-the-counter drugs. At a meeting on the 18th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare discussed a proposed sales system for cold medicine and other products. We have summarized the movements surrounding "overdose".
2023-12-18 19:02:00
A third-party committee has released an investigation report regarding Takiyama Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where an incident of assault on an inpatient by a nurse occurred, finding that the abuse was not detected early and no improvements were made. The cause was pointed out to be a flaw in the government's inspections, which were conducted after prior notice.
2023-12-18 18:55:00
As the water level of Lake Biwa declines, many people in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, are coming to see this rare phenomenon where the lakeshore and offshore islands have become connected to land. However, the prefecture has decided to send staff to check whether the reed community, which plays a role in water quality conservation in this area, is being affected by people entering the area.
2023-12-18 18:48:00
On the afternoon of the 18th, in Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, a children's school bus crossed the median strip and collided with four vehicles in the opposite lane one after another. According to the police and fire department, nine people, including five kindergarteners, suffered minor injuries, and the bus driver, who is in his 70s, was seriously injured.
2023-12-18 18:36:00
In the landslide disaster that occurred in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, on the 16th, it was revealed that the damage spread as the sediment blocked the downstream waterway and the overflowing water and sediment flowed into the area. We are currently considering the following.
2023-12-18 18:27:00
15 years ago, a 38-year-old defendant was accused of murdering an elementary and junior high school classmate with whom he lived in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. He was short-sighted and should be strongly condemned,'' and sentenced him to 13 years in prison.
2023-12-18 18:26:00
On the afternoon of the 18th, four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters one after another off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters immediately.
2023-12-18 18:23:00
Shortly after noon on the 18th, a helicopter fell from a height of about 3 meters at a private helipad in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, and the two people on board were taken to the hospital. According to police, the two people were not injured. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident in detail, as the helicopter was undergoing pilot training.
2023-12-18 18:04:00
The Agency for Cultural Affairs has decided to propose calligraphy, which is handwritten in traditional brushstrokes using brushes and ink, to UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.
2023-12-18 18:01:00
Regarding the trouble at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, where multiple workers were exposed to waste fluid containing radioactive materials, the Nuclear Regulation Authority said that TEPCO's work rules and regulations were inadequate, citing insufficient risk consideration and on-site confirmation. It was pointed out that this was a violation of the "implementation plan" that stipulated safety measures.
2023-12-18 17:34:00
The bridge connected to the author Osamu Dazai in Tokyo's Mitaka City, which is to be demolished due to deterioration, is no longer accessible, but even on the 18th, people were seen taking pictures of it, reluctant to leave it behind.
2023-12-18 16:51:00
A ``national-local consultation forum'' was held where the government and six local organizations exchanged opinions, and Prime Minister Kishida announced his intention to decide on a ``Children's Future Strategy'' that aims to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate by the end of this week. He called on local governments to cooperate in making this a reality.
2023-12-18 16:50:00
Snow and wind are increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side due to winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns and cold air. Extremely strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan into the 18th, causing severe storms at sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be cautious of the impact on traffic, strong winds, and high waves. Masu.
2023-12-18 16:09:00
A trial soccer class was held at a special needs school in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, in an effort to introduce visually impaired children to sports.
2023-12-18 15:52:00
Around 2:30 pm on the 18th, there was an accident in Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, involving a children's school bus and multiple cars. According to the fire department, 12 people were injured, and for 11 of them, including five children, their injuries appear to be minor.
2023-12-18 15:37:00
On the morning of the 18th in Nagasaki, a passenger car stopped at a traffic light exploded, causing minor injuries to the two men on board. It appears that the gas in the gas cylinder stored in the trunk ignited for some reason and exploded, and police are investigating the details of the situation.
2023-12-18 15:14:00
According to the fire department, around 2:30 p.m. on the 18th, there was a report of an accident involving a kindergarten bus and multiple cars in Kagamiyamakita, Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and that there appeared to be an injured kindergartener. That is to say. Police and fire departments are investigating the details of the accident.
2023-12-18 15:03:00
Snow and wind are increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side due to winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns and cold air. Extremely strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan into the 18th, causing severe storms at sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be cautious of the impact on traffic, strong winds, and high waves. Masu.
2023-12-18 14:55:00
Shipping of Keio-zakura, a cherry tree that blooms in the middle of winter and for which Yamagata Prefecture boasts the highest shipment amount in Japan, has begun in earnest.
2023-12-18 14:33:00
Snow and wind are increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side due to winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns and cold air. Extremely strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan into the 18th, causing severe storms at sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be cautious of the impact on traffic, strong winds, and high waves. Masu.
2023-12-18 13:48:00
Shortly after noon on the 18th, a helicopter fell from a height of approximately 3 meters at a private helipad in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City. According to the fire department, two people were injured and both are conscious.
2023-12-18 13:30:00
On the morning of the 18th, a passenger car stopped at a traffic light exploded in Nagasaki City, and the two men in it were taken to the hospital. All injuries are believed to be minor. It appears that the gas cylinder in the trunk exploded for some reason, and police are investigating the details.
2023-12-18 13:17:00
As the cost of long-term care continues to rise, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has been discussing raising the fees paid by the elderly when receiving nursing care services such as bathing assistance, but the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has carefully considered the impact of rising prices on the elderly. We have decided to postpone raising the tax rate as it is necessary to do so. We will make a formal decision soon after consulting with the ruling party.
2023-12-18 13:05:00
Concerning North Korea's launch of an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) on the morning of the 18th, Yoji Koda, a former admiral who served as a commander in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, said, ``We have corrected the defects of past failures.'' "Isn't this a step in which we can then launch a more complete version for confirmation?"
2023-12-18 12:55:00
In Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, where a landslide occurred and at least 16 buildings were damaged, the village has reduced the scope of the evacuation order issued based on the results of an on-site investigation.
2023-12-18 12:49:00
In an effort to prevent young people from getting involved in crime and trouble before the winter holidays, the Metropolitan Police Department carried out a mass guidance campaign around Toyoko in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, and 28 people were given guidance. Some of the people were found to have large quantities of cough suppressants in their possession, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, suspecting that the purpose was to overdose on over-the-counter drugs.
2023-12-18 12:38:00
According to the fire department, at around 12:20 pm on the 18th, a report was received that a helicopter had fallen from a height of approximately 3 meters while hovering at a private helipad in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City. Two people were injured, and both are conscious.
2023-12-18 12:09:00
A portion of the donations raised during the ``NHK Year-end Help'' campaign, which began on the 1st of this month, was used to donate an electric kettle for pottery to a facility for people with disabilities in Tokyo, which will be used to support the employment of its users.
2023-12-18 12:06:00
As the use of postal mail continues to decline, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has announced a policy to raise the prices of letters and postcards, and discussions have begun at the council. Under the proposed policy, letters will cost 110 yen from 84 yen, which, if implemented, would be the first price increase in 30 years.
2023-12-18 11:47:00
In an effort to prevent young people from getting involved in crime and trouble before the winter holidays, the Metropolitan Police Department carried out a mass guidance campaign around Toyoko in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, and 28 people were given guidance. Some of the people were found to have large quantities of cough suppressants in their possession, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, suspecting that the purpose was to overdose on over-the-counter drugs.
2023-12-18 11:45:00
Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Miyake told reporters that the ballistic missile launched by North Korea on the morning of the 18th was an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile class) with a range of over 15,000 km, potentially including all of the United States. I made it clear.
2023-12-18 09:56:00
According to a senior Ministry of Defense official, a possible ballistic missile launched from North Korea is estimated to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone) at around 9:37 a.m. on the 18th. is. There is also a possibility that it is an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile).
2023-12-18 09:46:00
The Japan Coast Guard announced at 9:39 a.m., citing information from the Ministry of Defense, ``It appears that what may have been a ballistic missile has already fallen.'' Vessels currently underway are urged to pay close attention to future information.
2023-12-18 06:41:00
In May this year, a passenger car burst into flames after colliding with a police vehicle at a police station in Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, resulting in the death of the office worker who was driving the car. In an interview with the fire department, it was learned that the fire spread due to a company employee starting the fire. Police suspect that the fire may have spread to surrounding areas and are investigating further.
2023-12-18 05:40:00
It has been learned that the former Ministry of Health and Welfare had researched and left behind a base that served as an attack base for the ``balloon bomb'' developed by the former Japanese military at the end of the Pacific War. In addition to the detailed installation plan for the base, it has also been revealed that after the war, local residents petitioned the government to restore the land where the base was located to its original state.
2023-12-18 05:02:00
``Totto-chan at the Window,'' an autobiographical story by actor Tetsuko Kuroyanagi that has sold more than 25 million copies domestically and internationally, has been awarded the Guinness Book of World Records as the most published autobiography in the world. was certified.
2023-12-18 04:52:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, at around 10:37 pm on the 17th, a ballistic missile was fired eastward from near the west coast of North Korea. The missile's flight distance was approximately 400 km, the maximum altitude was approximately 50 km, and it is estimated that it fell into the Sea of Japan, outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) on the eastern side of the Korean Peninsula. According to a senior Ministry of Defense official, the ballistic missile launched from North Korea is most likely a short-range ballistic missile. According to the Ministry of Defense, there has been no information on damage to Japanese ships or aircraft so far.
2023-12-18 04:45:00
Snow and wind are increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side due to winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns and cold air. Extremely strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan into the 18th, causing severe storms at sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be cautious of the impact on traffic, strong winds, and high waves. Masu.
2023-12-18 00:02:00
As the cost of long-term care continues to rise, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has been discussing raising the fees paid by the elderly when receiving nursing care services such as bathing assistance, but the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has carefully considered the impact of rising prices on the elderly. We have decided to postpone the increase as it is necessary to do so. We will make a formal decision soon after consulting with the ruling party.
