2024-04-20 21:01:00
On the afternoon of the 20th, a cylindrical launcher used by a performer exploded during an event in Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture, resulting in minor injuries to a 1-year-old girl who was watching and a 49-year-old male performer. Did.
2024-04-20 20:13:00
Hitomi Soga, who was abducted by North Korea and later returned to Japan, signed a petition for the first time since becoming an official in charge of abduction issues in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, calling for the rescue of abductees.
2024-04-20 19:41:00
A charity soccer match was held in Kanazawa City, with former J.League players participating, in an effort to support the recovery and reconstruction of the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. In addition, local festivals and movements toward the revitalization of livelihoods such as fishing and tourism were seen in various regions.
2024-04-20 19:29:00
On the afternoon of the 20th, a fire broke out in a forest in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, and the prefecture's disaster prevention helicopter and other equipment were working to extinguish the fire, but the firefighting efforts were temporarily halted as the sun set. There are no reports of any injuries so far, but police are asking nearby residents to evacuate during the night.
2024-04-20 19:28:00
The second round of the ``Eio match'', one of the eight major shogi titles, was held in Ishikawa Prefecture, and Sota Fujii (21 years old) lost to the challenger Takumi Ito 7-dan (21). The result was 1 win and 1 loss. Fujii Hakkan's winning streak in title matches came to an end at 16, falling short of his 17th consecutive win, which is the highest in history.
2024-04-20 18:59:00
The second round of the ``Eio match'', one of the eight major shogi titles, was held in Ishikawa Prefecture, and Sota Fujii (21 years old) lost to the challenger Takumi Ito 7-dan (21). The result was 1 win and 1 loss. Fujii Hakkan's winning streak in title matches came to an end at 16, falling short of his 17th consecutive win, which is the highest in history.
2024-04-20 18:44:00
The number of cases in which psychiatric evaluations are conducted during the investigation stage to determine whether a suspect was capable of criminal responsibility at the time of the incident has increased rapidly since the introduction of the lay judge system in 2009, and has more than doubled in the past 15 years. Experts say, ``The training of expert witness doctors has not kept up with the increase in demand, and as a result of the increased opportunities for doctors with little knowledge and experience to become involved, we are now seeing cases of expert witness tests of questionable quality.'' I'm pointing it out.
2024-04-20 18:41:00
On the morning of the 20th, a fire broke out in the downtown area of Kitakyushu City, and after spreading to multiple buildings, it was almost extinguished just before 4pm, about seven hours later. According to the fire department, there are no reports of injuries so far, and about eight stores were destroyed.
2024-04-20 18:39:00
A new organization has been launched with the participation of organizations of atomic bomb survivors and young people, aiming to realize a world free of nuclear weapons. Our policy is to lobby the Japanese government to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons by 2030.
2024-04-20 18:25:00
On the 20th, NIPPO, a major road paving company, was found to be using used materials for road construction despite having a contract to use new asphalt. The company announced on its website that it had carried out 21 projects on national highways and airports that differed from the contract.
2024-04-20 18:24:00
On the afternoon of the 20th, a fire broke out in the forest in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, and as of 6 p.m. the fire was still spreading, and the prefecture's disaster prevention helicopter and other personnel were working to extinguish the fire. So far, there is no information on any injuries.
2024-04-20 17:54:00
Ahead of next month's Children's Day, the Shiroishi River, which flows through Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture, was decorated with carp streamers donated in hopes of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
2024-04-20 17:33:00
Linking My Number and our savings account. A new law has been in force since April, but inaccurate information such as ``all accounts will be forcibly linked'' is being spread on social media. In the first place, why and how many accounts are linked to My Number? This information was compiled by interviewing the Digital Agency and experts. (*The second half of the article provides a detailed summary in Q&A format)
2024-04-20 17:08:00
While the number of applications for scholarships to support children who have lost a parent due to illness is rapidly increasing due to rising prices, some people are unable to receive the benefits due to a lack of funds. Against this backdrop, on the 20th, university students held a fundraising campaign in Kobe City.
2024-04-20 16:09:00
According to the fire department, a fire broke out in the forest in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, on the afternoon of the 20th. As of 3:30 p.m., the fire is still spreading, and local fire departments and prefectural disaster prevention helicopters are working to extinguish the fire. The scene is in a forest near the national highway in Kariya, Miyako City, and there are no reports of injuries so far.
2024-04-20 14:55:00
The second game of the ``Eio match,'' one of the eight major shogi titles, has begun in Ishikawa Prefecture. Takumi Ito 7-dan (21) will challenge titleholder Sota Fujii Hachikan (21), and if Fujii Hakkan wins the match on the 20th, he will match the record of consecutive wins in title matches held by Master Yasuharu Oyama XV. It will be.
2024-04-20 13:55:00
On the morning of the 20th, a fire broke out in a building in the downtown area of Kitakyushu City, and firefighters are continuing to extinguish the fire. According to the fire department, there are no reports of injuries so far.
2024-04-20 12:57:00
An event is being held at the former Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic competition venue in Koto Ward, Tokyo, where parents and children can experience kayaking.
2024-04-20 12:41:00
On the morning of the 20th, a fire broke out in a building in the downtown area of Kitakyushu City, and firefighters are continuing to extinguish the fire. According to the fire department, there are no reports of injuries so far.
2024-04-20 12:26:00
In Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture, where an earthquake with a seismic intensity of lower 6 was observed in the earthquake on the 17th of this month, stone walls collapsed at a scenic spot known as ``Ishigaki no Sato'', and repairs by the local preservation society began on the 20th. Work has begun.
2024-04-20 12:03:00
In the case where the bodies of a man and a woman were found with their entire bodies burnt in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, an investigation revealed that a black sedan-type car similar to the one seen on a security camera near the scene had been seized by police. I found this out through interviews with the people involved. The police are investigating the details of the incident, as it appears that the two people were involved in the incident.
2024-04-20 11:57:00
On the morning of the 20th, a fire broke out in a building in the downtown area of Kitakyushu City, and firefighters are continuing to extinguish the fire. According to the fire department, there are no reports of injuries so far.
2024-04-20 11:23:00
The second game of the ``Eio match,'' one of the eight major shogi titles, has begun in Ishikawa Prefecture. Takumi Ito 7-dan (21) will challenge titleholder Sota Fujii Hachikan (21), and if Fujii Hakkan wins the match on the 20th, he will match the record of consecutive wins in title matches held by Master Yasuharu Oyama XV. It will be.
2024-04-20 07:50:00
After many villages were isolated due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Chiba Prefecture investigated the number of villages at risk of becoming isolated due to an earthquake or heavy rain, and found that the number was approximately 500. In the future, we will compile a policy for countermeasures such as strengthening stockpiles.
2024-04-20 07:35:00
A doctor at Tokyo Rosai Hospital was arrested for accepting cash in return for preferential use of products from a medical device manufacturer in Tokyo.The usage rate has increased significantly since six years ago, when the manufacturer's representative started selling products. It was learned through interviews with investigators that the incident occurred in The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the circumstances behind the deepening of the relationship with the manufacturer.
2024-04-20 06:58:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology marked two history textbooks as ``unfinished'' without deciding whether to pass or fail because information had been leaked in advance during the junior high school textbook examination, but the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology said that it had not confirmed that there had been any leakage by the textbook company. I passed the score.
2024-04-20 05:44:00
It has been discovered that NIPPO, a major road paving company, was contracted to construct an expressway using used materials, even though the contract was to use new asphalt. . The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has requested an investigation into whether there are any problems with the durability of the road surface, and the company said, ``We have submitted an initial report to the government. We are considering the possibility of making it public.''
2024-04-20 05:03:00
On the 19th, two people, believed to be a mother in her 80s and a son in his 60s, who lived in the house, were found dead in a house in Saitama City, and based on the circumstances at the scene, police believe that it may have been a forced suicide. I'm looking into the situation in detail.
2024-04-20 00:59:00
In Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, where the earthquake on the 17th of this month caused damage such as roof tiles falling on houses, victims of the disaster are required to obtain a ``disaster certificate'' and a ``disaster notification certificate'' in order to receive public support. Applications are now being accepted.
2024-04-20 00:30:00
Fukushima City announced on the 17th of this month that a U.S. military helicopter made a precautionary landing on a vacant lot in the mountains within the city. Although the crew and aircraft were safe and there was no damage to the surrounding areas, the Ministry of Defense's Tohoku Defense Bureau verbally requested that the U.S. military promptly provide information.
