2023-12-20 23:54:00
Regarding the ``Tokyo Inland Earthquake'', the government decided to review the damage estimates announced in 2013 in light of subsequent social changes, and the first meeting of the working group was held on the 20th. The plan is to compile new damage estimates by the end of next year.
2023-12-20 22:11:00
The death toll from the earthquake that occurred in inland China on the 18th has risen to 134 so far. The disaster-affected area is a mountainous area, and more than 80,000 people were forced to evacuate due to damaged homes as nighttime temperatures dropped to around -15 degrees Celsius.
2023-12-20 22:01:00
At the retrial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, the pajamas that prosecutors claim he changed into after the crime were shown in court. I did.
2023-12-20 21:10:00
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency has postponed the completion date of the work to glassen high-level radioactive liquid waste at a spent nuclear fuel reprocessing facility in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture, by 10 years from the original plan. It was reviewed at the end of the fiscal year.
2023-12-20 20:51:00
Regarding the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, the attorney representing the bereaved family held a second meeting with the Revue on the 19th, and the Revue stated that regardless of the contents of the investigation report, revealed that they had received an explanation to the effect that the facts would be reconsidered.
2023-12-20 20:43:00
Some residents who oppose the plan to deploy the Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey transport aircraft to Saga Airport have filed a lawsuit with the Saga District Court to halt the construction work being carried out by the government for a garrison on land west of the airport. Ta.
2023-12-20 20:38:00
In a lawsuit over ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated, the Fukuoka High Court's Naha branch ruled, ``Leaving the application for construction work without approval would harm the social public interest.'' Okinawa Prefecture was ordered to approve the construction within three days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, from the day after receiving the judgment. If the prefecture does not approve the project after this deadline, the national government will be able to approve the construction work on behalf of the prefecture, and the improvement work is expected to proceed in the future.
2023-12-20 20:17:00
In a lawsuit over ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated, the Fukuoka High Court's Naha branch ruled, ``Leaving the application for construction work without approval would harm the social public interest.'' It ordered Okinawa Prefecture to approve the construction within three days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, from the day after receiving the judgment. If the prefecture does not approve the project after this deadline, the national government will be able to approve the construction work on behalf of the prefecture, and the improvement work is expected to proceed in the future.
2023-12-20 19:52:00
Automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation has announced that 174 new cases of fraud have been discovered in the acquisition of national certification, and has decided to suspend shipments of all vehicle models in Japan and overseas. At a press conference, President Soichiro Okudaira apologized for the series of irregularities, saying, ``I would like to apologize for betraying the trust of our customers.''
2023-12-20 19:31:00
The death toll from the earthquake that occurred in inland China on the 18th has so far reached 131 people. The disaster-affected area is a mountainous area, and more than 80,000 people were forced to evacuate due to damaged homes as nighttime temperatures dropped to around -15 degrees Celsius.
2023-12-20 19:29:00
Every year, cars get stranded every time there is heavy snow. If it becomes a large-scale problem, it will take several days to resolve, and it may lead to you becoming unwell. When and where are stuck-up situations most likely to occur? Based on the latest research results, we will tell you in a Q&A format.
2023-12-20 19:14:00
On the 20th, Shiki Theater Company's popular musical ``The Lion King'' celebrated its 25th anniversary in Japan.
2023-12-20 19:14:00
At a special nursing home in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, staff members were suspected of assaulting elderly residents, including hitting them, and making coercive comments, and Okazaki City has begun an investigation into the possibility of abuse. I understand that.
2023-12-20 19:04:00
Due to the influence of midwinter-like cold air flowing in, snow is expected to intensify from the 21st to the 23rd, mainly from western Japan to the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan, and snowfall is expected to increase significantly. There is a risk that western Japan will experience warning-level heavy snow for the first time this season, and caution should be taken to avoid the impact of snow accumulation and frozen roads on traffic.
2023-12-20 18:55:00
The interim report of the government's ``Digital Administrative and Fiscal Reform Council'' has been finalized. Goals for the digitization of educational settings, which have been pointed out to be lagging behind, have been clearly stated, and in principle, the use of faxes for office communications and stamping paper attendance records at elementary and junior high schools will be abolished by the end of next fiscal year.
2023-12-20 18:51:00
Regarding the revision of medical fees for next year, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi will discuss with Minister of Finance Suzuki, and while the ``base amount'', which is used to cover personnel expenses for medical professionals, will be increased by 0.88%, the ``drug price'', which is the official price of pharmaceuticals, will be lowered. It has been decided that there will be an overall negative revision of 0.12%.
2023-12-20 18:43:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi consulted with Finance Minister Suzuki regarding raising the fees paid by the elderly when receiving nursing care services such as bathing assistance, citing the need to carefully consider the impact of rising prices on the elderly. I have officially decided to see it off.
2023-12-20 18:34:00
The impeachment court began questioning Judge Motoichi Okaguchi of the Sendai High Court, who was accused of repeatedly posting inappropriate posts on social media in connection with a murder case. I'm sorry.''
2023-12-20 18:30:00
As a measure to support childcare for self-employed people and freelancers, the government has decided to exempt both parents from paying National Pension insurance premiums during the childcare period until the child turns one year old. The intention is not to require whether employees have taken leave of absence from work or their income level for exemption.
2023-12-20 18:23:00
The mother of a doctor who died from overwork while working at a hospital in Kobe city, along with other bereaved family members, formed a family association and on the 20th asked the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to improve the way doctors work.
2023-12-20 18:16:00
Automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation has announced that 174 new cases of fraud have been discovered in the acquisition of national certification, and has decided to suspend shipments of all vehicle models in Japan and overseas. At a press conference, President Soichiro Okudaira apologized for the series of irregularities, saying, ``I would like to apologize for betraying the trust of our customers.''
2023-12-20 18:09:00
The Ministry of Defense has taken disciplinary action, including pay cuts, against six senior Self-Defense Forces personnel for arranging for second re-employment, which is prohibited by law, after consulting former members of the Self-Defense Force who had retired from the Self-Defense Forces and re-employed.
2023-12-20 17:49:00
The death toll from the earthquake that occurred in inland China on the 18th has so far reached 131 people. The disaster-affected area is a mountainous area, and more than 80,000 people were forced to evacuate due to damaged homes as nighttime temperatures dropped to around -15 degrees Celsius.
2023-12-20 17:48:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department searched the company and other related parties on suspicion that a trading company affiliated with the General Federation of Korean Residents in Japan, located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, had fraudulently transferred millions of yen.
2023-12-20 17:41:00
On the 20th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority met with Tokyo Electric Power Company President Tomoaki Kobayakawa and others regarding the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, which has been subject to a series of anti-terrorism issues and has been ordered to effectively prohibit its operation. We heard about their commitment to continuous improvement. The regulatory commission said that the conditions for deciding to lift the order have been met, and it is expected that the order will be lifted on December 27th.
2023-12-20 17:36:00
In a lawsuit over ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated, the Fukuoka High Court's Naha branch ruled, ``Leaving the application for construction work without approval would harm the social public interest.'' It ordered Okinawa Prefecture to approve the construction within three days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, from the day after receiving the judgment. If the prefecture does not approve the project after this deadline, the national government will be able to approve the construction work on behalf of the prefecture, and the improvement work is expected to proceed in the future.
2023-12-20 17:20:00
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan is warning people that there have been a number of cases where people have received online medical consultations aimed at dieting and been prescribed diabetes medications that claim to suppress appetite, leading to poor physical condition.
2023-12-20 16:59:00
In a lawsuit over ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated, the Fukuoka High Court's Naha branch ruled, ``It is not in the social public interest to leave the construction application without approval.'' It ordered Okinawa Prefecture to approve the construction within three days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, from the day after receiving the judgment. If the prefecture does not approve the project after this deadline, the national government will be able to approve the construction work on behalf of the prefecture, and the improvement work is expected to proceed in the future.
2023-12-20 15:56:00
The Fair Trade Commission conducted an on-site inspection in May of this year, alleging that a company in Kanazawa City was proposing a deal that would unfairly restrict the business of other companies, but there was no clear violation of the Antimonopoly Act. It was announced on the 20th that the matter had not been confirmed and administrative punishment had been postponed.
2023-12-20 15:55:00
In a lawsuit over ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated, the Fukuoka High Court's Naha branch ruled, ``It is not in the social public interest to leave the construction application without approval.'' Okinawa Prefecture was ordered to approve the construction within three days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, from the day after receiving the judgment. If the prefecture does not approve the project after this deadline, the national government will be able to approve the construction work on behalf of the prefecture, and the improvement work is expected to proceed in the future.
2023-12-20 15:34:00
Automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation has announced that 174 new cases of fraud in obtaining national certification have been discovered. The company has decided to stop shipping all car models domestically and internationally.
2023-12-20 15:13:00
The Fair Trade Commission has accused Chubu Electric Power and its subsidiaries of violating the Antimonopoly Act by colluding with gas companies to adjust prices in large-scale gas contracts for factories, etc. Interviews with people involved revealed that they have decided to order them to pay a surcharge of approximately 26 million yen.
2023-12-20 15:03:00
In a lawsuit over ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated, the Fukuoka High Court's Naha branch ruled, ``It is not in the social public interest to leave the construction application without approval.'' It ordered Okinawa Prefecture to approve the construction within three days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, from the day after receiving the judgment. If the prefecture does not approve the project after this deadline, the national government will be able to approve the construction work on behalf of the prefecture, and the improvement work is expected to proceed in the future.
2023-12-20 14:49:00
On the morning of the 20th, during a science experiment to make carbonated water in a ramune bottle at a junior high school in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, the bottle exploded, injuring 10 students, and police are investigating the situation.
2023-12-20 14:44:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to raise nursing care insurance premiums paid by seniors aged 65 and over starting next fiscal year for seniors with an annual income of 4.2 million yen or more.
2023-12-20 14:18:00
In a lawsuit over ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is to be relocated, the Fukuoka High Court, Naha Branch, accepted the government's argument and issued a judgment against Okinawa Prefecture, which opposed the relocation. It ordered that the construction work be approved within three days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, from the day after receiving the documents. If the prefecture does not approve the project after this deadline, the national government will be able to approve the construction work on behalf of the prefecture, and the improvement work is expected to proceed in the future.
2023-12-20 14:13:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited the "Press Photo Exhibition" being held in Tokyo, looked at photos of Ukraine, which continues to be invaded by Russia, and looked back on the past year.
2023-12-20 13:59:00
Automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation used fraudulent data to obtain national certification without conducting required crash tests.A subsequent investigation by a third-party committee found new fraud, and the company We have learned that shipping will be suspended for all car models domestically and internationally.
2023-12-20 13:36:00
From the 21st to the 23rd (around Saturday), heavy snow is expected to occur mainly from western Japan to northern Japan on the Sea of Japan side, due to the influence of midwinter-like cold air flowing into the sky. There is a risk that western Japan will experience warning-level heavy snow for the first time this season, and caution should be taken to avoid the impact of snow accumulation and frozen roads on traffic.
2023-12-20 13:08:00
On the 20th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority met with Tokyo Electric Power Company President Tomoaki Kobayakawa and others regarding the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, where a series of anti-terrorism issues have resulted in an order effectively banning its operation. We heard about their commitment to continuous improvement. The regulatory commission said that the conditions for deciding to lift the order have been met, and it is expected that the order will be lifted on December 27th.
2023-12-20 12:50:00
Tokyo Customs has charged two Canadian suspects in their 20s with violating customs laws after they allegedly tried to smuggle approximately 31 kilograms of stimulants, with a street value of more than 1.9 billion yen, from Canada on the same plane. did. This is the largest amount of stimulants ever confiscated at Haneda Airport hidden in luggage.
2023-12-20 12:45:00
In response to a series of robberies targeting precious metal stores in Ueno, Tokyo, response training using Sasumata was conducted.
2023-12-20 12:36:00
The death toll from the earthquake that occurred in inland China on the 18th has so far reached 131 people, and 16 people are still missing, and search efforts continue. Over 200,000 homes have been damaged and many victims have been forced to evacuate, and a shortage of relief supplies such as temporary tents has become an issue.
2023-12-20 12:34:00
Automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation used fraudulent data to obtain national certification without conducting required crash tests.A subsequent investigation by a third-party committee found new fraud, and the company We have learned that shipping will be suspended for all car models domestically and internationally. The company will report to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on the 20th, and will make its contents public.
2023-12-20 12:26:00
As waiting for prostitutes on the streets of Kabukicho, Tokyo has become a problem, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced that it had arrested 140 people on suspicion of waiting for prostitutes from January to December 19th this year. The number has increased by approximately 2.7 times from last year, and 40% of this amount was for the purpose of repaying food and drinks at host clubs and other entertainment expenses.The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether there is any activity on the part of host clubs that promotes prostitution. We are increasing our vigilance.
2023-12-20 12:23:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi will consult with Finance Minister Suzuki regarding the revision of medical fees for next year, and will raise the ``main amount'', which is used to cover personnel expenses for medical workers, by 0.88%, while lowering the ``drug price,'' which is the official price of pharmaceuticals. It has been decided that there will be an overall negative revision of 0.12%.
2023-12-20 12:15:00
The death toll from the earthquake that occurred in inland China on the 18th has so far reached 131 people, and 16 people are still missing, and search efforts continue. Over 200,000 homes have been damaged and many victims have been forced to evacuate, and a shortage of relief supplies such as temporary tents has become an issue.
2023-12-20 12:11:00
From the 21st to the 23rd (around Saturday), heavy snow is expected to occur mainly from western Japan to northern Japan on the Sea of Japan side, due to the influence of midwinter-like cold air flowing into the sky. There is a risk that western Japan will experience warning-level heavy snow for the first time this season, and caution should be taken to avoid the impact of snow accumulation and frozen roads on traffic.
2023-12-20 11:58:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi will consult with Finance Minister Suzuki regarding the revision of medical fees for next year, and will raise the ``main amount'', which is used to cover personnel expenses for medical workers, by 0.88%, while lowering the ``drug price,'' which is the official price of pharmaceuticals. It has been decided that there will be an overall negative revision of 0.12%.
2023-12-20 11:45:00
Automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation used fraudulent data to obtain national certification without conducting required crash tests.A subsequent investigation by a third-party committee found new fraud, and the company We have learned that shipments of all car models in Japan and overseas will be suspended. The suspension of production, which has already been implemented for two vehicle models, is expected to expand, and the company will report to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on the 20th, and will make the details public.
2023-12-20 11:38:00
On 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 driver said, ``When I woke up, the boy was right in front of him,'' and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested him on suspicion of causing injury by negligent driving and is investigating the details of the accident.
2023-12-20 10:02:00
Automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation used fraudulent data to obtain national certification without conducting necessary crash tests, and a subsequent investigation by a third-party committee found that fraud had been committed. It has been revealed that the number of car models will further expand from the previous six.
2023-12-20 08:55:00
On the morning of the 20th, there was an accident between a train and a car at a railroad crossing on the Kintetsu Kashihara Line in Tawaramoto Town, Nara Prefecture, and one man was left unconscious and in critical condition. Due to this accident, the Kintetsu Kashihara Line has suspended service on the up and down lines between Hirahata Station and Kashihara-Jingumae Station.
2023-12-20 06:54:00
Regarding the ``Medical Accident Investigation System,'' which requires medical institutions where a medical accident resulting in the death of a patient occurs to investigate the cause, a group formed by bereaved families has submitted a request to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to establish a review committee to review the system. Submitted to the Ministry of Labor.
2023-12-20 06:48:00
This year's music software sales rankings have been announced, and in addition to singles and albums, ``King & Prince'' has dominated the yearly rankings by artist.
2023-12-20 06:06:00
In an incident in which the offices of the Abe faction and the Nikai faction were searched over a political fund party held by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, several members of the Abe faction and the Nikai faction each raised money for the party in excess of their sales quota. Through interviews with people involved, we newly discovered that there are cases in which the proceeds are not delivered to the faction in the first place. It is suspected that such party income is not recorded in the political fund income and expenditure reports of factions and members of the Diet, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the details of the incident.
2023-12-20 05:56:00
Due to the strongest cold air flowing in 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. There is a risk of heavy snowfall in western Japan for the first time this season, so please pay close attention to the latest weather information.
2023-12-20 05:38:00
At the Whale Museum in Taiji Town, Wakayama Prefecture, the annual year-end cleaning was held to remove dirt from the giant right whale model on display.
2023-12-20 05:17:00
In Ikeda Town, Hokkaido, where wine is a specialty, grapes were harvested for ``ice wine'' made from frozen grapes in freezing cold temperatures.
2023-12-20 05:09:00
An exhibition introducing rare fish associated with next year's zodiac sign "Tatsu" has begun at the Port of Nagoya Aquarium.
2023-12-20 05:05:00
A credit bureau has revealed that the number of bankruptcies of home-visit care providers this year reached a record high of 60 as of the middle of this month. The credit bureau says that this is due to factors such as a shortage of helpers and high prices, and points out that ``the challenge is how to maintain services as demand continues to rise.''
2023-12-20 05:01:00
A lawsuit filed by the national government to approve the construction work on behalf of Okinawa Prefecture, which opposes the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa, regarding ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City. The verdict will be handed down on the 20th at the Naha branch of the Fukuoka High Court. There has never been a case in the past where the national government "executed" the affairs of a local government, and the court's decision will be closely watched as it will determine the future of the relocation work.
2023-12-20 04:55:00
In response to an incident in which the former principal of a municipal junior high school in Tokyo's Nerima Ward was accused of possessing obscene images of female students, the ward's Board of Education established a committee of outside experts on the 20th, and decided to review measures to prevent sexual violence.
2023-12-20 04:53:00
A unique cake made from the meat of wild boars, which can damage agricultural crops, has been developed in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, and was unveiled to city officials.
2023-12-20 04:33:00
Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City will begin crowdfunding on the 20th for the first time since its founding, as it has become difficult to finance the restoration of its historic tea room due to a decline in donations and tourism revenue.
