2023-12-23 19:57:00
Heavy snow fell mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, such as Hokuriku, with snowfall significantly exceeding normal levels in various places. Due to the heavy snowfall, there have been a number of car slip accidents and falls during snow removal work in various places.
2023-12-23 19:25:00
The Emperor celebrated his 90th birthday on the 23rd, and a celebration event was held at his residence.
2023-12-23 19:19:00
A retrial of the so-called "Funokawa Incident" that occurred in Ibaraki Prefecture 56 years ago = a retrial in which he was acquitted, and a gathering was held in Tokyo to remember Shoji Sakurai, who passed away in August this year. The deceased and others appealed for the amendment of the law regarding retrials to carry on his will.
2023-12-23 19:09:00
A 2-year-old child was hit and killed by a car driven by his father on a city road in Takikawa City, Hokkaido. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident, believing that snow that had been plowed and piled up on the side of the road may have delayed the child from noticing.
2023-12-23 19:08:00
A 27-year-old employee of a support facility for people with disabilities in Miyazaki City was arrested on the night of the 22nd on suspicion of assault after allegedly punching a resident in his 50s this month. Miyazaki City has revealed that this employee has been confirmed to have committed abusive behavior towards a total of five residents, and has decided to issue administrative guidance to the facility in the future.
2023-12-23 19:04:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a fire broke out at a house in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the fire spread to two nearby houses. A man's body was found in the house where the fire started, and police are working to confirm his identity.
2023-12-23 18:53:00
At the Imperial Palace, the year-end and New Year illuminations began on the 23rd.
2023-12-23 18:39:00
Three years ago, three small and medium-sized business owners were arrested and prosecuted for illegally exporting machinery that could be used for military purposes, and after being detained for nearly a year, the charges were dismissed. NHK has newly obtained internal police memos recording interactions between the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Safety Department and multiple prosecutors at the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office. The memo stated that a week before the indictment, the prosecutor in charge said things like, ``I can't indict the case if it's based on the premise that the regulations are wrong,'' and ``I'm starting to feel anxious. Are you okay?''
2023-12-23 18:32:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that the number of cases of abuse suffered by elderly people at the hands of nursing home staff exceeded an all-time high of more than 850 cases last year.
2023-12-23 18:11:00
In Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, the roofs of houses and agricultural greenhouses were found broken, and the Fukui Local Meteorological Observatory concluded that a gust of wind had occurred based on the damage caused after conducting an on-site investigation.
2023-12-23 18:09:00
In Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, which experienced heavy snowfall, a man in his 40s who visited a ski resort has been missing since the 22nd. Police and others will continue their search on the 24th, following the 23rd.
2023-12-23 17:54:00
A retrial of the so-called "Funokawa Incident" that occurred in Ibaraki Prefecture 56 years ago = a retrial in which he was acquitted, and a gathering was held in Tokyo to remember Shoji Sakurai, who passed away in August this year. The deceased and others appealed for the amendment of the law regarding retrials to carry on his will.
2023-12-23 17:33:00
On the morning of the 23rd, there was a fire at a house in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, and one person's body was found in the ashes. The 83-year-old woman, who lives alone in this residence, has not been able to be contacted, and police are working to confirm her identity.
2023-12-23 17:24:00
Heavy snow fell mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, such as Hokuriku, with snowfall significantly exceeding normal levels in various places. Due to the heavy snowfall, there have been a number of car slip accidents and falls during snow removal work in various places.
2023-12-23 15:55:00
Last month, a US military transport plane, the Osprey, crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture.A US military salvage ship has arrived at the site to recover the main parts of the aircraft that were found underwater. It is expected that salvage operations will begin soon.
2023-12-23 15:27:00
The volcanic eruption that occurred on December 18th in the southwestern part of Iceland, a northern European country known as one of the world's most volcanic countries, has subsided. However, meteorological authorities have warned that the situation is likely to change rapidly, and there are concerns that the impact on citizens' lives will be prolonged.
2023-12-23 14:16:00
The National Police Agency has revealed that special scams that trick people into paying with electronic money have increased rapidly this year, and the amount of damage has been more than 1.8 billion yen, about twice as much as last year. In particular, the National Police Agency is calling for caution as there has been a recent increase in damage caused by tricks that trick people into buying Apple gift cards.
2023-12-23 13:53:00
In Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, the roofs of houses and agricultural greenhouses were found broken, and the Fukui Local Meteorological Observatory investigated the damage on site, believing that gusts of wind may have caused the damage.
2023-12-23 13:30:00
Heavy snow fell mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, such as Hokuriku, with snowfall significantly exceeding normal levels in various places. Due to the heavy snowfall, there have been a number of car slip accidents and falls during snow removal work in various places.
2023-12-23 12:49:00
Ahead of New Year's Eve, consultation sessions are being held nationwide where lawyers and others respond by phone or in person to people who are struggling to make ends meet due to soaring prices.
2023-12-23 12:47:00
Heavy snow fell mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, such as Hokuriku, with snowfall significantly exceeding normal levels in various places. Due to the heavy snowfall, there have been a number of car slip accidents and falls during snow removal work in various places.
2023-12-23 12:39:00
The tire of a large truck traveling on a national highway in Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture came off and collided with four cars traveling behind it. According to police, there were no injuries in this accident.
2023-12-23 12:05:00
The Emperor celebrated his 90th birthday on the 23rd.
2023-12-23 11:57:00
Heavy snow fell mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, such as Hokuriku, with snowfall significantly exceeding normal levels in various places. Due to the heavy snowfall, there have been a number of car slip accidents and falls during snow removal work in various places.
2023-12-23 11:52:00
A national survey found that 242 public school teachers received disciplinary action last year for sexual violence or harassment against children or students, an increase for the second consecutive year.
2023-12-23 11:40:00
Heavy snow fell mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, such as Hokuriku, with snowfall significantly exceeding normal levels in various places. Although the peak of heavy snowfall has passed, please be careful not only of the impact on traffic caused by snow accumulation and frozen roads, but also of accidents during snow removal operations.
2023-12-23 11:12:00
Due to the rising demand from foreign tourists looking to spend their Christmas holidays in Japan due to the weak yen, Narita Airport is expected to welcome more than 46,000 people on the 23rd, the highest number in the two weeks leading up to the new year.
2023-12-23 10:39:00
Heavy snow fell mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, such as Hokuriku, with snowfall significantly exceeding normal levels in various places. In addition to the impact on traffic caused by snow accumulation and frozen roads, please be careful of accidents while removing snow.
2023-12-23 08:34:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, which is reviewing guidelines for responding to accidents at schools, has unveiled a revised proposal that includes a system for the government to proactively monitor and support investigations by schools and local governments in the event of a fatal accident. . In order to prevent accidents from occurring, we also plan to disseminate safety inspection guidelines online.
2023-12-23 07:15:00
Heavy snow fell mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, such as Hokuriku, with snowfall significantly exceeding normal levels in various places. In addition to the impact on traffic caused by snow accumulation and frozen roads, please be careful of accidents while removing snow.
2023-12-23 06:56:00
With the aim of expanding employment for the elderly, companies are legally obligated to make efforts to secure employment opportunities that allow them to continue working until the age of 70, but the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare shows that only about 30% of companies are doing so. I found this out through research.
2023-12-23 06:23:00
It has been decided that the operation base for large unmanned aircraft operated by the Japan Coast Guard will be relocated from the current Aomori Prefecture to Kitakyushu Air Base in Fukuoka Prefecture in 2025.
2023-12-23 06:08:00
Last year, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare revealed that a total of 3,482 people across the country received complaints from local governments about people with disabilities who had been abused by welfare facility staff, family members, etc., the highest number ever.
2023-12-23 05:58:00
On the 22nd, the government revised the operational guidelines for the ``Three Principles for Transfer of Defense Equipment'' and relaxed export rules for defense equipment. On the other hand, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party have not reached a conclusion regarding the export of equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries, and they plan to continue discussions after the new year, but Komeito Party officials remained cautious on the 22nd. The outcome of the negotiations will be watched closely.
2023-12-23 05:55:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the amount of snowfall has increased rapidly, and just before noon, ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' was announced.
2023-12-23 04:22:00
On the evening of the 22nd, a woman was stabbed in the chest with a knife inside a family restaurant in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and later died. Police arrested a 52-year-old suspect who was inside the store on suspicion of attempted murder after he admitted to the stabbing, and are investigating the details of the incident.
2023-12-23 00:00:00
The Emperor celebrated his 90th birthday on the 23rd.
