2023-12-25 21:48:00
The first meeting of the Japan Meteorological Agency's review committee was held to discuss what kind of information would be useful for evacuation and rescue in the event of a long-lasting tsunami caused by a mega-earthquake in the Nankai Trough, etc., with the aim of compiling a concrete policy by the end of this fiscal year. It happened.
2023-12-25 21:44:00
The 25th marks the 70th anniversary of the return of the Amami Islands, which were ruled by the US military after the war, to Japan. A commemorative ceremony was held on Amami Oshima, where they vowed to commemorate the hardships of their predecessors who devoted their efforts to the restoration movement and to pass on their memories.
2023-12-25 21:29:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced record heavy snowfall, many households were left stranded as roads were blocked by fallen trees caused by the snow, but as of the afternoon of the 25th, all stranded households were no longer isolated.
2023-12-25 21:25:00
On the evening of the 25th, a fire broke out at a store near JR Akabane Station in Kita Ward, Tokyo, and four buildings, including an office next door, were burnt down, and the fire department is still working to extinguish the fire.
2023-12-25 21:23:00
In December, 285 inmates at Yokohama Prison complained of symptoms of diarrhea and abdominal pain, and the public health center ordered a ban on cooking operations on the 25th, citing food poisoning caused by food prepared at the prison's cooking factory. Ta.
2023-12-25 20:44:00
Regarding the promotion of women's empowerment, Prime Minister Kishida has set a new mid-term goal by 2025, the year after next, in order to achieve the goal of increasing the proportion of women among executives at the highest-ranking listed companies to 30% or more by 2030. The company has set out a policy of raising the target to 19%.
2023-12-25 20:32:00
Nihon University President Mariko Hayashi visited the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology regarding the response to the drug incident in the American football club, and asked for the establishment of an "improvement and reform council" in January, as well as for those wishing to join the American football club, which has decided to close down. We submitted an improvement plan that includes special measures for successful applicants.
2023-12-25 20:17:00
The Children and Family Affairs Agency has announced that the Children's and Family Affairs Agency will increase the number of children using the system on a trial basis starting next fiscal year under the ``Any Child Attendance System,'' a new system that allows parents to leave their children at daycare centers even if they are not working. We have compiled specific guidelines such as setting the upper limit to 10 hours per month.
2023-12-25 19:38:00
Governor Tamaki of Okinawa Prefecture, who was ordered by a court to approve ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa will be relocated, has maintained his stance until the deadline on the 25th. We decided not to approve the construction. This will mark the first time that the national government will approve construction work on behalf of the prefecture, and it is expected that improvement work for the relocation of the base will proceed in the future.
2023-12-25 19:34:00
In response to Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault scandal, the Federation of Commercial Broadcasters (Japan Federation of Commercial Broadcasters) said that commercial broadcasters had little awareness of human rights, and that they place the utmost value on not causing human rights violations, and that all related business partners We have formulated a basic stance that stipulates that we will strive not to encourage human rights violations.
2023-12-25 19:30:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with members of the Liberal Democratic Party's executive committee, including Vice President Aso and Secretary-General Motegi, and announced that they would form a new organization as early as possible in the new year to consider reforms in response to the problems surrounding factional political funding parties. announced the idea of launching a
2023-12-25 19:10:00
Katsuyuki Kawai A former Hiroshima city council member who was voluntarily interrogated in a large-scale bribery case related to the House of Councilors elections that resulted in the prison sentence of the former Minister of Justice, gave a statement to the prosecutor of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department, suggesting that the charges not be filed. The Supreme Public Prosecutors Office has summarized the results of its investigation, stating that the interrogation was ``improper.'' It is said that there was no systematic instruction.
2023-12-25 19:02:00
This month, a 76-year-old woman who lived alone was murdered in a house in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, and the police arrested her 76-year-old husband, who lived separately from the woman, on suspicion of murder. According to police, he denies the charges.
2023-12-25 18:55:00
Retrial of a man who died while serving time for a robbery and murder case that occurred in Hino Town, Shiga Prefecture in December 39 years ago.Specific details of the prosecutor's request to cancel the Osaka High Court's decision to allow a new trial. The claim was made clear through an NHK interview. Regarding the new testimony of a person involved in the case that reinforced the man's alibi, which was the deciding factor in granting the retrial, he claims that ``the witness examination of this person has not been conducted.''
2023-12-25 18:45:00
Governor Tamaki of Okinawa Prefecture, who was ordered by a court to approve ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa will be relocated, has maintained his stance until the deadline on the 25th. We decided not to approve the construction. This will mark the first time that the national government will approve construction work on behalf of the prefecture, and it is expected that improvement work for the relocation of the base will proceed in the future.
2023-12-25 18:41:00
The landslide that occurred on the national highway in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture on the 23rd may have involved another car in addition to the car of the rescued person, but no progress has been made to ensure the safety of the scene, and the fire department is continuing its search. It is expected that reopening will take place after the 26th.
2023-12-25 18:39:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan held a meeting of its investigation team and exchanged opinions on measures to make political funding parties more transparent.
2023-12-25 18:36:00
In an incident involving a party for political funds held by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Abe faction held a party in the year of the House of Councilors election, and did not set a sales quota for party tickets to members of the House of Councilors who were up for re-election, instead kicking back the entire proceeds collected. This was revealed through interviews with those involved. It appears that Abe's pro-House of Councilors members have inflated the amount of money that was not recorded as income in their political funds balance reports through such operations, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is apparently looking into the details.
2023-12-25 18:28:00
A survey by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare revealed that there were more than 5,600 emergency transport cases suspected to be caused by over-ingestion of over-the-counter drugs in the six months to June this year.
2023-12-25 18:24:00
On the evening of the 25th, a fire broke out at a store in a downtown area in Kita Ward, Tokyo, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire.
2023-12-25 18:19:00
With JR East's timetable revision scheduled for March next year, Keiyo Line Rapid and Commuter Rapid services will be canceled in the morning and evening hours, prompting complaints from local governments along the line. . JR East says it will provide a thorough explanation, saying the purpose is to alleviate congestion on rapid trains.
2023-12-25 18:18:00
After some Christmas cakes pre-sold online by major department store Takashimaya were delivered in a collapsed state, the company said it would urgently investigate the cause.
2023-12-25 18:18:00
In January 2022, in Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture, a police officer was accused of trying to stop a high school student riding a motorcycle on the street for questioning, and using his baton in contact with the student, causing serious injuries such as loss of eyesight. The district court sentenced him to a fine of 1 million yen, stating that he had violated a basic duty of care and the consequences of injury were serious.
2023-12-25 18:05:00
A fire that burned more than 150 cars in a multi-storey parking lot in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has caused the fire to occur due to oil adhering to parts near the engine of the car, the city's fire department has announced. did.
2023-12-25 18:05:00
On the evening of the 25th, a fire broke out at a store in a downtown area in Kita Ward, Tokyo, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire.
2023-12-25 18:04:00
On the afternoon of the 25th, a house in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture caught fire and was completely destroyed, and the fire department found the bodies of two people in the ruins. The police and fire department are investigating the details of the situation as they have been unable to contact the elderly couple who appear to be living in the house after the fire.
2023-12-25 18:03:00
It was discovered that a Tokaido Shinkansen driver in his 30s was reading horse racing news articles on his business smartphone while driving. The Kanto Transport Bureau will conduct detailed interviews and consider disciplinary action against the driver.
2023-12-25 17:51:00
Before the Hokuriku Shinkansen will be extended to Fukui Prefecture in March 2024, an event was held at Haneda Airport to convey the appeal of Fukui to many people and encourage them to use the Shinkansen.
2023-12-25 17:45:00
Former Liberal Democratic Party Prime Minister Suga toured a power generation facility that uses hydrogen as fuel in Kobe City, and expressed his desire to support the efforts of the younger generation to realize a decarbonized society.
2023-12-25 17:43:00
A national council has been established to discuss joint use of relay stations by NHK and commercial broadcasters, and its first meeting was held on the 25th.
2023-12-25 17:35:00
A national survey found that the hiring ratio for public school teachers this year was 3.4 times, the lowest ever. Among them, the ratio for elementary schools is low at 2.3 times, which is the lowest on record for the fifth consecutive year.
2023-12-25 17:29:00
In 2023, there were more than 160 fires caused by products equipped with lithium-ion batteries in Tokyo, the highest number ever. The Tokyo Fire Department is urging people to dispose of waste appropriately as the season for major cleaning approaches.
2023-12-25 17:13:00
As early support for people with dementia becomes an issue, we are working to have pharmacists at local pharmacies, who tend to notice symptoms of dementia in patients such as forgetting to take their medications, play a role as a conduit between government and medical institutions. started in Shinagawa, Tokyo.
2023-12-25 17:10:00
The cost of producing milk last year averaged over 850,000 yen per cow in Hokkaido, the highest amount since statistics began being collected, due to the impact of soaring prices due to the situation in Ukraine. I learned this from a summary by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
2023-12-25 17:04:00
Governor Tamaki of Okinawa Prefecture, who was ordered by a court to approve ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa will be relocated, has maintained his stance until the deadline on the 25th. We decided not to approve the construction. This will mark the first time that the national government will approve construction work on behalf of the prefecture, and it is expected that improvement work for the relocation of the base will proceed in the future. Additionally, Governor Tamaki is dissatisfied with the ruling and plans to proceed with consideration for an appeal to the Supreme Court.
2023-12-25 16:53:00
The Children and Family Affairs Agency has announced that the Children's and Family Affairs Agency will increase the number of children using the system on a trial basis starting next fiscal year under the ``Any Child Attendance System,'' a new system that allows parents to leave their children at daycare centers even if they are not working. We have compiled specific guidelines such as setting the upper limit to 10 hours per month.
2023-12-25 16:46:00
The landslide that occurred on the national highway in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture on the 23rd may have involved another car in addition to the car of the rescued person, but no progress has been made to ensure the safety of the scene, and the fire department is continuing its search. It is expected that reopening will take place after the 26th.
2023-12-25 16:35:00
Unsubstantiated information is spreading that a new rice variety called ``Akitakomachi R'' developed in Akita Prefecture is ``dangerous.'' The old Twitter account X also used the unfamiliar term ``radiation-bred rice.'' Slanderous posts against farmers have also been seen on SNS, and Akita Prefecture issued a call for a calm response on its website in December.
2023-12-25 16:26:00
With JR East's timetable revision scheduled for March next year, Keiyo Line Rapid and Commuter Rapid services will be canceled in the morning and evening hours, prompting complaints from local governments along the line. . JR East says it will provide a thorough explanation, saying the purpose is to alleviate congestion on rapid trains.
2023-12-25 16:04:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that the average first-year tuition fee for private junior high schools in Tokyo next year will exceed 1 million yen for the first time. A Tokyo metropolitan government official said, ``The amount of tuition fees may be being revised in order to further enhance the educational environment.''
2023-12-25 16:00:00
In a case involving a party for political funds organized by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has arrested former Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, former head of the Diet Committee on Measures against Abe, Hiroshige Seko, former Secretary-General of the House of Councilors, and former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Tate Shioya. Interviews with people involved revealed that they voluntarily asked about the situation. There are suspicions that the Abe faction systematically turned some of the party's income into a slush fund, and the Special Investigation Department appears to have confirmed that he was recognized as an executive of the faction.
2023-12-25 15:42:00
In order to strengthen dementia countermeasures, Prime Minister Kishida has called for guidelines to be formulated within the fiscal year so that elderly people living alone with dementia can live with peace of mind, and to incorporate necessary measures into a "robust policy." I have instructed the relevant ministers.
2023-12-25 14:32:00
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.
2023-12-25 14:03:00
A 76-year-old husband was arrested on the 25th for murdering his 81-year-old wife at their home in Kobe. Police are currently looking into the details of the incident, as she reportedly told investigators that she was ``tired of nursing care.''
2023-12-25 13:13:00
Amid a series of troubles surrounding the collection of ``accounts receivable'', which hosts pay for meals and drinks at host clubs, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has opened a dedicated contact point to respond to inquiries about damages.
2023-12-25 13:07:00
In March this year, two suspects in their 50s were charged with robbery and bodily injury after men broke into an apartment in Tokyo's Toshima Ward pretending to be inspecting the gas and stole over 1 million yen in cash. I was arrested. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, as the two appear to have asked an already-arrested instructor to initiate the incident. In response to the investigation, both have denied the charges.
2023-12-25 12:55:00
The 25th marks the 70th anniversary of the return of the Amami Islands, which were ruled by the US military after the war, to Japan. On Amami Oshima, local people held a gathering to remember the hardships of their predecessors who devoted their efforts to the restoration movement.
2023-12-25 12:52:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced record heavy snowfall, 10 households in two mountainous areas remained stranded as of 11 a.m. on the 25th, as roads were blocked by fallen trees. Snow removal and fallen trees will be removed, and the area is expected to be restored within the 25th.
2023-12-25 12:34:00
In a case involving a party for political funds organized by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has investigated former Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeshi Takagi, former head of the National Diet Committee, Hiroshige Seko, former Secretary-General of the House of Councilors, and Tate Shioya, a former member of the Liberal Democratic Party's Liberal Democratic Party. Interviews with people involved revealed that the minister asked him about the situation on a voluntary basis. There are suspicions that the Abe faction systematically turned some of the party's income into a slush fund, and the Special Investigation Department appears to have confirmed that he was recognized as an executive of the faction.
2023-12-25 12:30:00
After some Christmas cakes pre-sold online by major department store Takashimaya were delivered in a collapsed state, the company said it would urgently investigate the cause.
2023-12-25 12:28:00
In order to eliminate waiting lists for after-school childcare facilities, which provide after-school care for elementary school students from working families, the Children and Family Affairs Agency will increase subsidies for staff allocation and will focus efforts over the next fiscal year, including considering support during summer vacation, when there are particularly many requests for use. We have compiled a list of measures to address this issue.
2023-12-25 12:26:00
Isumi Railway in Chiba Prefecture was unable to operate in some sections due to record heavy rains in September, but restoration work has progressed and operations resumed on the entire line on the 25th.
2023-12-25 12:21:00
A convenience store in Chiba Prefecture is accused of fraudulently receiving a refund of consumption tax by falsely reporting that it was selling cigarettes tax-free to foreign tourists when in fact it was selling cigarettes to foreigners living in Japan. The company was accused by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau of violating the consumption tax law.
2023-12-25 12:18:00
In addition to the rescued car, another car may have been involved in the landslide that occurred on the slope of a national highway in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture on the 23rd, but there is no prospect of resuming search operations. There are large chunks of rock on top of the collapsed slope, making work to ensure safety at the site difficult.
2023-12-25 12:10:00
In a lawsuit over the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa, the court ordered Okinawa Prefecture to approve the construction by the 25th. Prefectural officials held discussions with administrative law experts on the 24th, and Governor Tamaki will make a final decision on the 25th, taking into account the opinions expressed during the discussions.
2023-12-25 12:01:00
Amid a series of troubles surrounding the collection of ``accounts receivable'', which hosts pay for meals and drinks at host clubs, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has opened a dedicated contact point to respond to inquiries about damages.
2023-12-25 11:44:00
Early on the morning of the 25th, a fire destroyed a house that also served as a store in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the bodies of two people were found in the ashes. Police are currently investigating as they have not been able to contact the two elderly couples living in the residence since the fire.
2023-12-25 11:42:00
On the morning of the 25th, a fire broke out in a residential area in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, and two people living in the house believed to have started the fire were taken to the hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation. Firefighters are still working to extinguish the fire.
2023-12-25 11:12:00
In a case involving a party for political funds organized by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has investigated former Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeshi Takagi, former head of the National Diet Committee, Hiroshige Seko, former Secretary-General of the House of Councilors, and Tate Shioya, a former member of the Liberal Democratic Party's Liberal Democratic Party. Interviews with people involved revealed that the minister asked him about the situation on a voluntary basis. There are suspicions that the Abe faction systematically turned some of the party's income into a slush fund, and the Special Investigation Department appears to have confirmed that he was recognized as an executive of the faction.
2023-12-25 10:54:00
According to JR East, operations on the inner Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, and Shonan-Shinjuku Line had been suspended due to an accident that occurred at Shibuya Station, but operations on all lines were suspended after 10:40 a.m. We have resumed.
2023-12-25 09:47:00
JR Yamanote Line has suspended both inner and outer lines due to an accident that caused an accident at Shibuya Station at around 9:20 a.m. Additionally, as a result of this, the JR Saikyo Line has been suspended between Osaki Station in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward and Omiya Station in Saitama City, and the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line has been suspended south of Shinjuku Station. According to JR East, all trains are expected to resume operation around 10:10.
2023-12-25 06:11:00
In a lawsuit over the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa, the court ordered Okinawa Prefecture to approve the construction by the 25th. Prefectural officials held discussions with administrative law experts on the 24th, and Governor Tamaki will make a final decision on the 25th, taking into account the opinions expressed during the discussions.
2023-12-25 04:35:00
The number of people with disabilities working at companies that are required by law to employ people with disabilities has reached a record high of over 640,000 nationwide, but only half of companies are achieving the required employment rate. This was revealed in a summary by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
2023-12-25 04:25:00
The 25th marks eight years since Matsuri Takahashi, a new employee at Dentsu, a major advertising company, committed suicide due to overwork. Her mother, Yukimi, published her notes and appealed, ``I sincerely hope that no one will die due to overwork.''
2023-12-25 04:10:00
In addition to the rescued car, another car may have been involved in the landslide that occurred on the national highway in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture on the 23rd, but the search has been suspended due to the fear of secondary disasters. Police and fire departments will resume search operations on the 25th after confirming the safety of the scene.
