2023-12-04 22:34:00
Regarding the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa, the former Johnny's agency "SMILE-UP." has announced specific procedures for those who have reported the damage but have not been able to confirm that they were employed at the agency. , was announced for the first time on the 4th.
2023-12-04 21:48:00
The Kyoto Animation arson murder trial continued on the 4th as the bereaved families and employees who suffered burns continued to make statements, and the mother who lost her 26-year-old daughter said, ``Please give me back my daughter. I can go back to that day.'' If that's the case, I'll definitely protect my cute daughter first this time.''
2023-12-04 21:28:00
Last month, a 29-year-old former nursery school teacher was arrested at a nursery school in Chiba Prefecture for allegedly touching a girl and performing other obscene acts.
2023-12-04 21:13:00
Ukrainian media reported that a Russian soldier was suspected of shooting and killing a Ukrainian soldier who was trying to surrender, along with a video purported to have been taken from the air, and Ukrainian prosecutors said Russia had committed a serious international crime by killing a prisoner of war. An investigation has been launched as a suspicion of this.
2023-12-04 20:00:00
A new island created by continued eruptions off the coast of Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands is expanding and approaching Iwo Jima, confirmed by NHK footage taken from above. An expert who accompanied us pointed out, ``An interesting phenomenon is occurring in which the shape of the island changes in a short period of time due to the conflict between the accumulation of ejecta and the erosion caused by waves.''
2023-12-04 19:43:00
Following the northern part of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army has launched a ground invasion in the southern part, and on the 4th, it is preparing to expand its operational area by notifying residents of some areas of southern Khan Yunis to evacuate further south. There are growing concerns that the number of victims will increase further, as many residents who have fled from the north have taken shelter in the southern Gaza Strip.
2023-12-04 19:03:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding parties by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida stated at the party's board of directors, ``It would be regrettable if the people were to have doubts,'' and reiterated the party's intention to consider a response. I showed it.
2023-12-04 19:00:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction in the Liberal Democratic Party, it is believed that dozens of members of the Seiwa Policy Research Group, the Abe faction, which is the largest faction, have received kickbacks, according to interviews with people involved. I learned something new. It is suspected that the political organization of the member of parliament did not record the kickbacked funds as income in the political funds balance report, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.
2023-12-04 18:04:00
Related to the large-scale eruption that occurred in Indonesia and the large earthquake that occurred near the Philippines, videos unrelated to the actual disaster are being spread on the old Twitter "X". During times of disaster, such false information can easily spread, so we need to be careful.
2023-12-04 17:53:00
The leaders of the three major telecommunications companies (excluding NTT) held a press conference on the 4th regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's work team's proposal to the government calling for the abolition of the NTT Act, and once again opposed the abolition of the law. He called on the government to hold discussions carefully.
2023-12-04 16:51:00
In order to improve access to Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, which is visited by around 2 million people a year, the city's third sector Hitachinaka Seaside Railway has extended its route and built a new station near the south exit of Hitachi Seaside Park. We have decided on a policy to maintain this. Extension plans are extremely rare for local railways, which continue to face a difficult business environment, and they are aiming to complete the project as early as five years after construction begins.
2023-12-04 15:49:00
In response to Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault scandal, Masami Ohinata, chairman of the BPO (Broadcasting Ethics and Programming Improvement Organization), released her opinion, and various broadcasting stations are examining the fact that they have not adequately reported on the issue. ``We need to further recognize our own mission through close examination and reflection on the issue,'' he said.
2023-12-04 15:48:00
The executive committee held a press conference regarding the so-called ``irregular spring labor'', in which non-regular workers gather to demand wage increases from their respective workplaces, stating that it is difficult to maintain a livelihood amid prolonged price hikes, and that they are planning to hold next year's spring labor labor. has announced that it will seek a wage increase of at least 10%.
2023-12-04 15:06:00
Around noon on the 4th, there was information that a man was carrying a bomb containing gunpowder near Seijo Gakuen-mae Station in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and there was a moment of commotion, with the Metropolitan Police Department's explosive ordnance disposal team being dispatched. The Metropolitan Police Department determined that it was not an explosive device, so they arrested the man on the spot on suspicion of carrying a knife and are investigating the details.
2023-12-04 15:00:00
Just before noon on the 4th, a male student was slashed with a knife by a female student at a junior high school in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital, where he is said to be conscious. Police arrested the female student who slashed her on the spot on suspicion of attempted murder, and are conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances and circumstances at the time.
2023-12-04 14:03:00
A U.S. military Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture. According to multiple sources, on the morning of the 4th, U.S. military and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force divers searching for parts of the aircraft near the crash site found part of the aircraft. They have found multiple people and are currently investigating. There is information that there are 5 human figures. One of the eight people on board died in the accident, and the whereabouts of the remaining seven are unknown.
2023-12-04 13:27:00
``Gochiso Onigiri,'' which is topped with plenty of toppings, was selected as ``Dish of the Year,'' which selects a symbolic food that reflects this year's social conditions. The reason for this is that its gorgeous appearance has become a hot topic on social media, and specialty stores are opening one after another.
2023-12-04 12:51:00
On the 2nd, a couple in their 50s were found bleeding and lying in a house in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. The husband died and the wife was seriously injured and taken to the hospital. The wife reportedly told police officers who rushed to the scene that a man had come into the house and stabbed her husband and herself, and police believe the couple may have been attacked by someone. We have set up an investigation headquarters to investigate the situation in detail.
2023-12-04 12:37:00
Due to a problem in which "mycotoxin" was detected in wheat produced in Iwate Prefecture sold by JA Zen-Noh Iwate, ingredients made from this wheat were used in school lunches at some elementary and junior high schools in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. Three children and students who ate the school lunch complained of diarrhea. The relationship with "mycotoxin" is not known.
2023-12-04 12:10:00
On the 1st of this month, on the Hachinohe Expressway in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, a large truck was in an accident where its tire came off and hit a man on the side of the road, resulting in his death.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an audit of the transportation company that was managing the truck. We are conducting a detailed investigation into whether the wheels were properly inspected.
2023-12-04 11:47:00
A 26-year-old suspect of Chinese nationality was arrested for forging residence cards and My Number cards at home. Data such as images of 3,000 counterfeit cards were found on the confiscated computer, and the Metropolitan Police Department is conducting a detailed investigation.
2023-12-04 11:34:00
The Israeli military has resumed bombing operations across the Palestinian Gaza Strip and is proceeding with a ground invasion into the south, raising concerns that the humanitarian situation in the area will further deteriorate.
2023-12-04 11:08:00
The opening ceremony was held for the first command post exercise between the Self-Defense Forces, the US military, and the Australian military, which was designed to protect Japan.
2023-12-04 10:52:00
In 2019, when Prime Minister Kishida was chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research committee, he had a meeting with the former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and it was reported that the head of a friendship group of the former Unification Church was present. I explained that I was not aware of who was there.
2023-12-04 10:47:00
The Winter Meetings, the crux of major league transfer negotiations, will be held for four days starting on the 4th in Nashville, Tennessee. Regarding Shohei Ohtani's departure, which has been attracting the most attention this off-season, American media are reporting that Ohtani may make a decision as early as this week, and interest from those around him is at its peak.
2023-12-04 10:39:00
A 21-year-old childcare worker was arrested for following a woman she didn't know, breaking into her apartment, and engaging in obscene acts such as touching her body. In response to her investigation, she denied the charges, saying, ``She did not touch the body.''
2023-12-04 08:09:00
A research group from QST (National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology) has announced that they have developed a new technology that digitizes landscapes and objects that come to mind from brain signals and restores them as images using generative AI. It is said that this will lead to the development of new devices that can communicate intentions using the brain without using words or gestures.
2023-12-04 08:07:00
The Israeli military has resumed military operations in the Palestinian Gaza Strip and announced on the 3rd that it has bombed the entire area and begun a ground invasion into the south. Health authorities in the Gaza Strip say more than 300 people have been confirmed dead in the past three days, increasing the number of deaths among civilians. We will keep you updated on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of December 4th, Japan time.
2023-12-04 06:59:00
The first health survey conducted by an organization made up of anime producers revealed that 17% of those involved in anime production have suffered from, or may have suffered from, a mental illness such as depression.
2023-12-04 06:49:00
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan in Cambodia, and an event introducing the traditional culture of both countries was held on the night of the 3rd in front of a temple in the Angkor ruins.
2023-12-04 06:32:00
The upper limit on the loan amount eligible for the mortgage tax reduction is scheduled to be lowered next year, but as real estate prices rise, there are voices within the government and ruling party calling for the upper limit to remain unchanged. has become one of the focuses for tax reform.
2023-12-04 05:54:00
At COP28, a United Nations conference to discuss climate change countermeasures, international environmental NGOs expressed reluctance to take measures against climate change, accusing Japan of extending the lifespan of coal-fired power plants and delaying the transition to renewable energy. announced that it has been selected for the ``Fossil Prize'', which is given to a country that has determined that
2023-12-04 05:40:00
According to a message received by the Japan Meteorological Agency from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, at around 4:50 a.m. Japan time on the 4th, there was a large magnitude 7.0 earthquake with its epicenter in the Philippine Islands. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there may be slight changes in the tide level in Japan as early as 7 a.m., mainly on the Pacific coast from Hokkaido to Okinawa, as a result of this earthquake, but there is no fear of damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a ``Northwest Pacific Tsunami Information'' to surrounding countries, citing the possibility of a tsunami occurring near the epicenter. In the Philippines late on the night of the 2nd, there was a 7.7 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter near Mindanao Island, and a tsunami also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region.
2023-12-04 04:50:00
A Hong Kong democracy activist who is also known in Japan posted on SNS for the first time in about two years, revealing that she is currently living in Canada and has decided not to return to Hong Kong.
2023-12-04 04:36:00
Nihon University is scheduled to hold a press conference on the 4th, with President Mariko Hayashi and others in attendance, regarding the response to the drug incident in the American football club. In addition to the series of arrests of club members, the president and vice president's decision to resign, and the club's policy of abolishing the club, all eyes are on how the club will explain itself. We will provide detailed information on the university's response, various reactions to the club's abolition policy, and the club's progress to date.
