2023-12-19 22:55:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa visited the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on the 19th and inspected the equipment that releases treated water into the ocean. He also reiterated his intention to persistently request the lifting of the suspension of imports of Japanese marine products continued by China and other countries.
2023-12-19 20:58:00
On the 19th, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department launched a raid on the issue of a political funding party organized by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act. We searched the office of "Shishikai." It is suspected that the Abe faction did not record party income of approximately 500 million yen and the Nikai faction more than 100 million yen in its political fund balance report over the five years up to last year, and the Special Investigation Department is investigating the perceptions of the faction's executives and members. It is expected that efforts will be made to clarify the detailed circumstances surrounding the incident.
2023-12-19 20:53:00
On the afternoon of the 19th, a first-grade elementary school boy was hit by a truck on the street in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and was taken to a hospital, where he later died. The Metropolitan Police Department arrested the driver on suspicion of causing injury by negligent driving, as the driver said he was ``looking aside,'' and is investigating the details of the accident.
2023-12-19 20:44:00
Due to the strongest cold air of this winter, heavy snow is expected to occur in flat areas from the 21st to the 22nd, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of western and northern Japan. Western Japan may experience warning-level heavy snow for the first time this season, so please pay close attention to the latest weather information.
2023-12-19 20:16:00
Following the first instance, the Osaka High Court ruled that the wife of a Kinki Local Finance Bureau employee who committed suicide after being implicated in the falsification of a Ministry of Finance approval document sought compensation from former Finance Director General Sagawa of the Ministry of Finance. The suit was dismissed without admitting liability.
2023-12-19 20:00:00
A former temporary employee who was in charge of operation and maintenance of a call center system at a subsidiary of NTT West Japan illegally leaked personal information.As a result of the company's investigation, the personal information leaked was approximately 9 million times more than the original number. It was revealed that the number of cases has further increased to 9.28 million.
2023-12-19 19:54:00
In Rumoi City, Hokkaido, where record-breaking snowfall has fallen, snow removal work from roads has not been able to keep up, and local bus service that runs through the city center has been suspended, and elementary and junior high schools have been temporarily closed, affecting the lives of residents. Masu.
2023-12-19 19:48:00
Overdosing on over-the-counter drugs has become a serious problem among young people, so the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced on the 19th that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has issued a directive to pharmacies and drugstores to inform them about the proper sale of drugs that can be abused. We have notified prefectures, etc.
2023-12-19 19:32:00
Last year, a 26-year-old doctor who was working at a hospital in Kobe committed suicide.The Labor Standards Inspection Office accused the hospital of making him work illegal overtime, and accused the company that operated the hospital, the hospital director, and his former boss. was referred to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the Labor Standards Act.
2023-12-19 19:31:00
The first trial of a former principal charged with violating the Child Pornography Prohibition Act for possessing obscene images of female students from the junior high school where he worked was held in the principal's office, and the former principal said, ``There is no doubt about it.'' He admitted what he was charged with.
2023-12-19 19:24:00
NHK set up a third-party committee to investigate the issue of a reporter from the Social Affairs Department of the NHK News Bureau fraudulently claiming expenses, such as calling a private meal and drinks an interview. It turned out that there were 410 cases, totaling 7.89 million yen. NHK has taken disciplinary action against a total of nine people, including three past social affairs directors and a former news director, including suspensions and pay reductions. We sincerely apologize."
2023-12-19 19:24:00
In the waterfront area of Yokohama City, where winter has officially arrived, a large-scale illumination event called ``Yorunoyo'' is being held, and the entire city is enveloped in a magical atmosphere with lights and sounds.
2023-12-19 19:10:00
Chiba Prefecture's new ordinance, which aims to create a society that respects diversity, including people with disabilities and sexual orientation, was passed and enacted at the prefectural assembly on the 19th. Chiba Prefecture was the only prefecture in Japan that did not have an ordinance regarding gender equality, but now, after about 20 years, the idea has been incorporated into the prefecture.
2023-12-19 18:58:00
Earlier this month, someone activated a fire extinguisher in a parking lot in Machida City, Tokyo, spraying fire extinguishing foam containing PFOS, an organic fluorine compound that has been pointed out to be harmful, and causing it to flow into a nearby river. I understand.
2023-12-19 18:52:00
At Narita Airport, the so-called "white taxi" business, which transports foreign tourists in private cars for a fee, has become a problem, so officials distributed flyers to car drivers and warned them to be careful.
2023-12-19 18:51:00
Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, has disciplined four nursery school teachers at a municipal nursery school for inappropriate childcare practices such as hitting children on the head with diapers and scolding them loudly.
2023-12-19 18:48:00
At a defunct hotel in Kasagi-cho, Kyoto Prefecture, known as a "haunted spot," a man and woman in their 20s entered the building and extorted them of 1.2 million yen in cash, telling them, "This is trespassing. I'm taking a video." Three people, including a YouTuber from Osaka, were arrested. In response to the investigation, two of them have denied the charges.
2023-12-19 18:46:00
The number of cases of pharyngoconjunctival fever, which continues to be prevalent mainly among children, decreased from the previous week for the first time in eight weeks in the week up to the 10th of this month, but remains high. In addition, the number of patients with a type of streptococcal infection has been at its highest level in the past 10 years for four consecutive weeks, and experts say, ``Basic infection control measures such as wearing masks, ventilation, and hand washing are important.'' I'm talking to you.
2023-12-19 18:38:00
After being arrested on suspicion of illegal export and detained for nearly a year, the company's president and others, who were found to be innocent, held a press conference in Tokyo and appealed for verification and measures to prevent impunity.
2023-12-19 18:32:00
The Yokohama District Court ruled against a former Kanagawa prefectural police sergeant who was accused of having a sexual relationship with a teenage girl, knowing that she was under the age of 16. Although he is responsible for the crime, he has acknowledged the facts and is remorseful,'' the court said in sentencing him to a suspended sentence.
2023-12-19 18:22:00
A subcommittee of the Legislative Council that is considering raising children after divorce has presented a draft outline for the review. The government plans to introduce ``joint custody,'' which allows both father and mother to have custody of their children even after divorce.
2023-12-19 18:21:00
The city's Board of Education has been charged with an issue in which a girl who was bullied at an elementary school in Nara City submitted a notebook in which she wrote, ``I wish I were dead,'' and her homeroom teacher returned it with a ``Hanamaru.'' On the 19th, the company released an investigation report stating, ``There were inappropriate responses such as not reporting the contents of the notebook to managers and parents.''
2023-12-19 18:18:00
In Shinjuku Kabukicho, in response to a series of cases in which female customers who used host clubs were charged high fees, Shinjuku Ward and support groups took to the streets to call for damage prevention.
2023-12-19 18:14:00
On the 18th, a man in his 70s was found dead after falling into a gutter in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. Niigata Prefecture is calling attention to accidents related to snow removal work, as the man was working to draw water to melt snow.
2023-12-19 17:59:00
Last month, the US military transport plane Osprey crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the US military is making arrangements to begin work to salvage the main parts of the aircraft that were found underwater on the 23rd of this month. We learned from interviews with those involved that this is currently underway.
2023-12-19 17:49:00
It is predicted that winters will continue to be warm. According to the long-term forecast released by the Japan Meteorological Agency, temperatures are expected to remain higher than normal across the country for the next three months. On the other hand, the Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to check the latest information, as there is a possibility that strong cold air may flow in in the short term and cause heavy snow.
2023-12-19 17:30:00
A supermarket operated by Aeon Tohoku, headquartered in Akita City, was selling processed products using Taiwanese saury labeled as domestically produced, and the Tohoku Agricultural Administration Bureau has ordered them to take corrective action based on the Food Labeling Act. I instructed.
2023-12-19 17:27:00
In response to the widespread use of electric scooters, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism investigated the safety of products sold on the Internet and found that six models did not meet standards, including poor brake performance. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism publishes product names and urges people to refrain from using products that do not meet standards.
2023-12-19 17:24:00
On the 19th, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department launched a raid on the issue of a political funding party organized by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act. We searched the office of "Shishikai." It is suspected that the Abe faction did not record party income of approximately 500 million yen and the Nikai faction more than 100 million yen in its political fund balance report over the five years up to last year, and the Special Investigation Department is investigating the perceptions of the faction's executives and members. It is expected that efforts will be made to clarify the detailed circumstances surrounding the incident.
2023-12-19 17:04:00
In response to criticism that the "free shipping" labeling, which is widespread in online shopping, etc., is putting pressure on the logistics industry, the Consumer Affairs Agency decided to postpone the introduction of new regulations after considering the issue, and decided to voluntarily change the labeling. It has been announced that the organization has asked online shopping business organizations to reconsider the matter.
2023-12-19 16:58:00
In a case in which local police arrested four Japanese and Taiwanese people who were believed to be committing a special fraud based in Thailand, the Gifu Prefectural Police Headquarters has newly identified a 41-year-old Japanese suspect as suspected of fraud. I was arrested. Police believe that organizations based overseas in Japan and Taiwan were involved in a special scam, and are currently investigating the situation.
2023-12-19 16:45:00
The number of cases of pharyngoconjunctival fever, which continues to be prevalent mainly among children, decreased from the previous week for the first time in eight weeks in the week up to the 10th of this month, but remains high. In addition, the number of patients with a type of streptococcal infection has been at its highest level in the past 10 years for four consecutive weeks, and experts say, ``Basic infection control measures such as wearing masks, ventilation, and hand washing are important.'' I'm talking to you.
2023-12-19 16:43:00
The first trial of a former principal charged with violating the Child Pornography Prohibition Act for possessing obscene images of female students from the junior high school where he worked was held in the principal's office, and the former principal said, ``There is no doubt about it.'' He admitted what he was charged with.
2023-12-19 16:26:00
A 2-year-old girl went to the United States with funds raised through a fundraiser to receive treatment for a serious heart disease, and underwent a transplant surgery. On the 19th, she safely returned to Japan with her parents.
2023-12-19 16:24:00
The government has revised its guidelines for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations for the first time in four years. The government plans to leverage the power of the private sector to invest in the environmental field and lead decarbonization in the Asian region.
2023-12-19 16:21:00
The government has announced that it expects to have installed safety devices in 85.7% of cases by the end of this month to prevent children from being left behind on shuttle buses to daycare centers. We are calling on local governments to ensure that all installations are completed by the end of this fiscal year.
2023-12-19 16:05:00
Christmas is almost here. I'm sure many children are counting down the days and looking forward to receiving their presents. "toy"? "game"? "stuffed toy"? What kind of presents do children want now? ? On the other hand, there is ongoing debate over the safety of toys.
2023-12-19 16:00:00
This October. A piece of news has set the airline industry abuzz. A large number of sumo wrestlers ended up on the same plane, making it overweight. A special flight was put into operation at short notice. This was a rare problem that everyone in the aviation industry said they had never heard of, and it was even covered by overseas media. What was happening at that time? (Reporter Hiroyuki Takahashi, Osaka Broadcasting Station Kansai Airport Bureau)
2023-12-19 15:47:00
On the afternoon of the 19th, a first-grade elementary school boy was hit by a truck on the street in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward and was taken to the hospital, where he remains unconscious and in critical condition. Because the driver said he was ``looking aside,'' the Metropolitan Police Department arrested him on the spot on suspicion of negligent driving causing injury and is investigating the details of the accident.
2023-12-19 15:40:00
Four years ago, a 46-year-old former doctor was accused of killing a Kyoto woman suffering from the incurable disease ALS at the patient's request, and the Kyoto District Court ruled, ``Despite being a doctor, he was unable to properly examine the victim.'' He was sentenced to two years and six months in prison.
2023-12-19 15:17:00
Starting next year, the Nuclear Regulation Authority will begin full-scale operation of a monitoring system that uses drones and other unmanned aircraft to measure radiation levels in the air, with the aim of utilizing the system for evacuation of residents in the event of an accident at a nuclear power plant. It happened.
2023-12-19 15:03:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department has investigated the affairs of the Abe faction ``Seiwa Policy Research Group'' and the Nikai faction ``Shishikai'' in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act. They searched the place and launched a raid. There are suspicions that the Abe faction did not record party income of approximately 500 million yen and the Nikai faction more than 100 million yen in the political funds balance report over the five years up to last year, and the Special Investigation Department is investigating the perceptions of the faction and its members. It is expected that efforts will be made to clarify the detailed circumstances.
2023-12-19 14:54:00
Last month, several people who ate muffins from a pastry shop in Meguro, Tokyo that were sold at an event complained of abdominal pain, and the public health center said that after analysis, no bacteria that could cause food poisoning was detected. We have decided not to take any administrative action against the store.
2023-12-19 14:38:00
Regarding over-consumption and overdose of over-the-counter drugs, which is a serious problem among young people, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi will consider amending the law to prevent abuse, and will also ask pharmacies to provide cold medicine to young people. When selling items such as items, the company plans to ask customers to confirm their name and age.
2023-12-19 14:32:00
Last month, a woman in her 60s who ran a snack bar in Ashoro, Hokkaido, went missing, and police suspected her of abandoning the body after a 58-year-old male acquaintance told her that she had abandoned it in a forest. I was arrested. Police are searching the forest in the town for what is believed to be the site of the abandonment.
2023-12-19 14:18:00
With regard to the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held the year after next, the government's burden is expected to increase due to an increase in venue construction costs, etc., so Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito has set up a new committee of experts to discuss costs. We have officially announced that we will be verifying the following.
2023-12-19 14:14:00
Prime Minister Kishida stated that he would work to restore trust with a strong sense of crisis regarding the fact that the offices of the Abe and Nikai factions were searched by prosecutors in connection with a political funding party organized by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. Nikai faction ministers, including the Minister of Justice, have expressed the idea of allowing him to continue in office.
2023-12-19 13:59:00
Four years ago, a 46-year-old former doctor was accused of killing a Kyoto woman suffering from the incurable disease ALS at the patient's request, and the Kyoto District Court ruled, ``Despite being a doctor, he was unable to properly examine the victim.'' He was sentenced to two years and six months in prison, saying, "He deserved to be criticized for his actions without consulting his family."
2023-12-19 13:44:00
The 19th marks the 10th anniversary of the murder of the president of a company operating ``Gyoza no Osho'' in Kyoto City. Ahead of the trial of a gang leader charged with murder and other crimes as the perpetrator of the shooting, pre-trial proceedings are scheduled to begin in February next year to narrow down evidence and points of contention, and police believe there is a person who gave the instructions. We are continuing our investigation to find out.
2023-12-19 13:21:00
On the 18th, a third-party committee released an investigation report pointing out deficiencies in administrative inspections regarding Takiyama Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where an assault incident by a nurse against an inpatient occurred. In response, Minister Takemi of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said, ``We would like to make sure that the treatment of inpatients at psychiatric hospitals is improved.''
2023-12-19 12:51:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department has investigated the affairs of the Abe faction ``Seiwa Policy Research Group'' and the Nikai faction ``Shishikai'' in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act. They searched the place and launched a raid. There are suspicions that the Abe faction did not record party income of approximately 500 million yen and the Nikai faction more than 100 million yen in the political funds balance report over the five years up to last year, and the Special Investigation Department is investigating the perceptions of the faction and its members. It is expected that efforts will be made to clarify the detailed circumstances.
2023-12-19 12:36:00
A protective fence has been installed to prevent cars from entering Hitachi City Hall in Ibaraki Prefecture, where a car crashed into the building on the 6th of this month, injuring three people.
2023-12-19 12:17:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department has investigated the affairs of the Abe faction ``Seiwa Policy Research Group'' and the Nikai faction ``Shishikai'' in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act. They searched the place and launched a raid. There are suspicions that the Abe faction did not record party income of approximately 500 million yen and the Nikai faction more than 100 million yen in the political funds balance report over the five years up to last year, and the Special Investigation Department is investigating the perceptions of the faction and its members. It is expected that efforts will be made to clarify the detailed circumstances.
2023-12-19 12:04:00
The Fair Trade Commissioner has accused four major non-life insurance companies and their agents of forming a "cartel" in which insurance premiums for businesses were negotiated in advance, and collusion in bidding for insurance contracts with local governments. It has been learned through interviews with related parties that the company was subject to an on-site inspection on the 19th on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act. Regarding the insurance contracts of the four major companies, the Financial Services Agency will soon issue a business improvement order based on the Insurance Business Act, alleging that they have made unfair adjustments.
2023-12-19 11:25:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has raided host clubs in Kabukicho, Tokyo due to a series of troubles surrounding the repayment of "accounts receivable" in which female guests who used host clubs were charged high fees and hosts paid them in advance. As a result, we found that over 70% of stores had violations in price display, etc.
2023-12-19 11:18:00
On the 18th, an eruption occurred near a town in the southwest of Iceland, a northern European country known as one of the world's most volcanic countries. The area had been experiencing a series of earthquakes for about two months, and the government had put restrictions on entry and heightened vigilance.
2023-12-19 10:52:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department has investigated the affairs of the Abe faction ``Seiwa Policy Research Group'' and the Nikai faction ``Shishikai'' in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act. They searched the place and launched a raid. There are suspicions that the Abe faction did not record party income of approximately 500 million yen and the Nikai faction more than 100 million yen in the political funds balance report over the five years up to last year, and the Special Investigation Department is investigating the perceptions of the faction and its members. It is expected that efforts will be made to clarify the detailed circumstances.
2023-12-19 10:14:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department has investigated the affairs of the Abe faction ``Seiwa Policy Research Group'' and the Nikai faction ``Shijikai'' in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act. They searched the premises and launched a raid. There are suspicions that the Abe faction had recorded party income of approximately 500 million yen and the Nikai faction more than 100 million yen in the political funds balance report over the five years up to last year, and the Special Investigation Department is investigating the perceptions of the faction and its members. It is expected that efforts will be made to clarify the detailed circumstances.
2023-12-19 07:17:00
The Ministry of Defense is proceeding with an analysis of the ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile class missile) that North Korea launched on the 18th, including the possibility that it was a new type of solid fuel type missile that North Korea launched in April and July this year. I am.
2023-12-19 04:35:00
In preparation for next year's spring labor union, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has notified labor bureaus across the country to discuss wage increases at prefectural meetings attended by representatives of local governments and labor and management. The aim is to spread the momentum for wage increases to local areas and small and medium-sized businesses by holding discussions tailored to local circumstances.
2023-12-19 04:31:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry can request businesses operating online shopping sites to remove dangerous products, as products such as mobile batteries that do not meet national standards are being sold over the Internet, leading to an increase in accidents. We have compiled a proposal to strengthen regulations to ensure this.
2023-12-19 04:22:00
Due to the spread of online shopping, children's products such as toys that are prohibited for sale overseas are flowing into Japan, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is proposing a new system that would require these products to meet safety standards. I have summarized.
2023-12-19 01:33:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department has decided to launch a raid on the 19th on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act on two factions, the Abe faction and the Nikai faction, regarding the issue surrounding political funding parties held by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party. This was revealed through interviews with the people involved. There are suspicions that the Abe faction and the Nikai faction systematically did not include a portion of their party income in their income and expenditure reports, and the Special Investigation Department is expected to investigate the situation.
