Five new people selected to represent para-badminton in Paris
2024-04-24 22:24:00
Five new athletes have been selected to represent badminton at the Paris Paralympic Games.
Main news(2024/04/24)
Aichi Togo Town Mayor Imata submits resignation, multiple acts of harassment found
2024-04-24 22:12:00
Kenji Imata, the mayor of Togo Town, Aichi Prefecture, who was found by a third-party committee to have committed multiple acts of harassment against town employees, submitted his resignation to the town council chairman on the 24th.
House of Councilors Budget Committee debates over amendments to the Political Funds Control Act
2024-04-24 21:46:00
In the Diet, the House of Councilors Budget Committee held intensive deliberations regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan pointed out that the original proposal compiled by the Liberal Democratic Party on the 23rd does not sufficiently hold the members themselves accountable. In response, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized that by submitting a ``confirmation letter'' of the income and expenditure report, the person is responsible in the event that the person fails to confirm.
Two students commit suicide at the same school, Yokohama City Board of Education to investigate due to serious situation
2024-04-24 21:43:00
The Yokohama City Board of Education announced on the 24th that two students attending the same Yokohama City school committed suicide one after another in 2020. The bereaved family of one person has complained of bullying, and we are considering investigating this as a ``serious situation.''
The depreciation of the yen accelerates, and the yen exchange rate temporarily drops to the 155 yen level for the first time in about 34 years.
2024-04-24 21:16:00
In the London foreign exchange market on the 24th, the yen's depreciation further accelerated, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the 155 yen level to the dollar. This is the first time in approximately 34 years that the dollar has been at the 155 yen level since June 1990. As the US economy is strong, there is a widespread view in the market that the Federal Reserve Board will be slow to cut interest rates, and the difference in interest rates between Japan and the US is becoming more conscious, leading to a growing movement to sell yen and buy dollars.
[Earthquake News] Earthquake intensity 4 in Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Chiba, no worries about tsunami
2024-04-24 21:12:00
Around 8:40 pm on the 24th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Chiba prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical "Red Koji" issue: 252 people hospitalized (as of the 23rd) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2024-04-24 20:26:00
As of the 23rd, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that a total of 252 people have been hospitalized as of the 23rd due to an issue in which people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red yeast rice developed kidney disease, according to a report from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. announced that it had become
Tochigi Nasu town corpse abandonment incident The deceased woman was confirmed to be Takarajima's wife
2024-04-24 19:55:00
In an incident in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, the bodies of a man and a woman were found with their entire bodies burnt.As a result of DNA testing, the deceased woman was confirmed to be Sachiko, the wife of Ryutaro Takarajima (55), a company executive in Tokyo. That is to say.
First trial of former employee charged with fraudulent business obstruction for posting “lots of slugs”
2024-04-24 19:27:00
A trial has begun for a former employee who is accused of fraudulently obstructing business operations for posting a lie on SNS saying there were a lot of slugs and causing the store to temporarily close. As a result of the post, the store received criticism and came under fire. The store has since closed. The former employee has denied some of the charges, saying, ``I did not make any false statements.''
Will 96% of businesses nationwide need to raise water rates by 48% in the next 20 years?
2024-04-24 19:18:00
Regarding water supply businesses, which continue to face difficult business conditions due to aging facilities and a declining population, 96% of businesses nationwide will need to raise their rates in order to avoid deficits over 20 years from now, and the rate of increase will increase. A research group has announced that it is estimated that 48% of Experts point out, ``The longer we postpone it, the higher the rate of price increases will be in the future.For the sake of future generations, we should continue to discuss periodic price increases.''
[Breaking news] New Chitose Airport oil leak problem on ANA plane
2024-04-24 19:09:00
According to All Nippon Airways, ANA Flight 71 from Haneda, which landed at New Chitose Airport around 5:30 pm on the 24th, temporarily stopped on the runway due to an oil leak problem. The aircraft was then towed away from the runway by a special vehicle just after 6:30.
Russian Deputy Defense Minister arrested on suspicion of bribery; likely to lead to a clean-up of discipline at the Ministry of Defense
2024-04-24 18:54:00
In Russia, a deputy defense minister who is also a close aide to Defense Minister Shoigu was arrested on suspicion of bribery. The Putin administration appears to be trying to clean up discipline at the Ministry of Defense as the invasion of Ukraine continues to drag on.
A 92-year-old man who was exposed to the atomic bomb in Hiroshima speaks about his misery for the first time as a witness of the atomic bombing.
2024-04-24 18:35:00
A 92-year-old man who was exposed to the atomic bomb in Hiroshima became a new Hiroshima city ``atomic bomb survivor witness'' this month in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and on the 24th, for the first time, he spoke at the Atomic Bomb Museum about the misery of nuclear weapons. Ta.
Gaza Strip: Increasing amount of humanitarian aid supplies brought in, threatening sanitary environment
2024-04-24 18:33:00
The United Nations says that the amount of humanitarian aid arriving in the Gaza Strip, where fighting continues between the Israeli army and the Islamic group Hamas, is on the rise, but that there is a risk that sanitary conditions will deteriorate as the heat continues to rise. I pointed out. As the Israeli military appears poised to intensify its offensive, there are concerns that the humanitarian crisis will deepen further.
Political Funds Control Law to be amended; LDP and public officials discuss strengthening the responsibilities of politicians
2024-04-24 18:08:00
With regard to the so-called "association system," which is a focus of revisions to the Political Funds Control Act, officials from both the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party are requiring members to prepare a "confirmation statement" of their income and expenditure reports, and are requesting that the contents be confirmed. They agreed to introduce a law that states that civil rights will be suspended if the law is created without checking.
Ehime/Kochi What are the future challenges for the affected areas?
2024-04-24 18:03:00
The 24th marks one week since an earthquake with a seismic intensity of lower 6 was observed in Ehime and Kochi prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to urge caution as seismic activity continues to be high.
The mutilated body of a Japanese man in Thailand. Is there trouble between Japanese people in the background?
2024-04-24 17:33:00
The dismembered body of a Japanese man was found near Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, and Thai police are investigating the incident as a murder and are searching for two Japanese men who are believed to have been involved in the incident.
Weekly magazine coverage of Hitoshi Matsumoto Yoshimoto Kogyo Interviews with over 100 people involved
2024-04-24 16:50:00
After a woman's testimony that she was sexually assaulted by Hitoshi Matsumoto of the popular comedy duo Downtown was published in some weekly magazines, Yoshimoto Kogyo conducted interviews with more than 100 people, including the celebrities involved. I made it clear that I did it. He expressed his intention to continue to provide training to all talents, and strive to engage in entertainment activities that are in line with the times and the diversification of values.
Former Japan national rugby team player Shiro Tanaka announces retirement at the end of this season
2024-04-24 16:29:00
Shiro Tanaka, a 39-year-old former scrum-half for the Japanese national rugby team who participated in three consecutive World Cups, held a press conference in Tokyo and announced that he will retire from playing at the end of this season.
Kabukicho waiting for customers for prostitution; crackdown on past acts to be strengthened Metropolitan Police Department
2024-04-24 15:56:00
As there is no end to the number of women waiting for customers for prostitution on the streets of Kabukicho, Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department plans to strengthen its crackdown by not only cracking down on the spot, but also checking on past acts and exposing them.
Bill to ban TikTok expected to be passed and enacted on a bipartisan basis in the U.S. Senate, with some backlash
2024-04-24 15:36:00
Regarding TikTok, a video sharing app operated by a Chinese company, the U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan bill that would ban domestic distribution of the video sharing app TikTok unless it sells its U.S. business, and the bill is expected to become law. I did. There are voices saying that TikTok is a security threat, while others are opposing it, saying that regulations restrict freedom of expression, and the repercussions are likely to spread.
“Heatstroke Special Warning Alert” begins operation this year. What will change?
2024-04-24 15:22:00
A new ``Heat Stroke Special Warning Alert'', which is issued when hot weather that could cause serious damage to human health is predicted, began operation this year from the 24th. In prefectures where special warning alerts have been announced, in addition to thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, local governments are required to designate air-conditioned public and private facilities as "cooling shelters" and open them. Masu.
Liberal and public policy to revise the Political Funds Control Act, plan to compile ruling party proposal after long holidays
2024-04-24 14:42:00
In response to the LDP's own proposal being finalized on the 24th, both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito have confirmed their intention to finalize the ruling party's proposal for the revision of the Political Funds Control Act after the long holidays.
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong rebels against US condemnation of missile launch
2024-04-24 13:59:00
Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has criticized the United States, which has accused North Korea of launching ballistic missiles, on the Korean peninsula through joint exercises with Japan and South Korea. They issued a statement criticizing the situation, saying it was worsening the situation.
40% of 744 local governments “at risk of disappearing” Population Strategy Council
2024-04-24 13:32:00
The Population Strategy Council, a private group of experts, has analyzed that the number of women in their 20s to 30s will be halved by 2050 in 744 local governments, accounting for 40% of the total, and that they may "eventually disappear." has been announced.
Gifu Town Mayor Ikeda found sexual harassment ``worthy of resignation,'' third-party investigation report
2024-04-24 13:24:00
A third-party committee that was investigating allegations of sexual harassment by the mayor of Ikeda Town in Gifu Prefecture found that 15 people, including female employees, had been sexually harassed, and found that the mayor had shown no remorse or an attitude of improvement. We submitted an investigation report to the town stating that.
IHI prime mover falsifies fuel consumption rate measurement data; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism launches investigation
2024-04-24 12:32:00
Through interviews with related parties, it was discovered that IHI Power Systems, which manufactures marine engines, had falsified fuel consumption rate measurement data. This data is measured during test runs and reported to business partners, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to request a factual report from the company and conduct a detailed investigation into the circumstances.
Hot spring facility in Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture: The water turned cloudy after the earthquake, and there is no prospect of reopening.
2024-04-24 12:29:00
At a hot spring facility in Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture, where tremors with a seismic intensity of lower 6 were observed during the April 17th earthquake, the hot spring water continued to be cloudy after the earthquake, a week after the earthquake occurred. Even now, there is no prospect of resuming business.
Part of the electricity supply system at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is shut down, and the release of treated water has stopped
2024-04-24 12:04:00
According to TEPCO, at around 10:43 a.m. on the 24th, part of the system that supplies electricity to the facilities at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant stopped. As a result of this, the release of treated water into the sea, which has been underway since the 19th of this month, has also been stopped. There are no abnormalities in the values measured by monitoring posts that measure radiation levels in the surrounding area. TEPCO is investigating the cause.
Tochigi body abandonment case “A person instructed two acquaintances to dispose of the body”
2024-04-24 11:46:00
The suspect who was arrested in the case where the bodies of a man and a woman with their entire bodies burnt were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, said, ``A certain person gave me instructions to dispose of the bodies.I asked two of my acquaintances to do it.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he had made such statements. The Metropolitan Police Department and other authorities believe these two were the "actors" and are currently identifying them.
Ishikawa Nanao Kawachi District Concerns about further depopulation even after water outage has been resolved
2024-04-24 11:30:00
In the Kawachi district of Nakajima-cho, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continued to be cut off for more than three months due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, more than 70% of households are still living as evacuees outside the district, and depopulation is expected to continue. is a concern.
Liberal Democratic Party's Mr. Aso meets with former President Trump, perhaps aiming to build a broader relationship
2024-04-24 11:09:00
Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso, who is visiting the United States, met with former President Trump on the morning of the 24th, Japan time. It appears that they are aiming to build a wide-ranging relationship, keeping in mind the possibility that Trump will regain power in the autumn presidential election.
U.S. Senate passes budget bill for additional military aid to Ukraine
2024-04-24 10:58:00
On the 23rd, the U.S. Senate passed an emergency budget bill that includes additional military aid to Ukraine, which continues to be invaded by Russia. The budget bill has already been passed by the House of Representatives and is expected to be signed into law by President Biden. The United States, which has been Ukraine's largest military supporter, has been slow to provide military aid due to conflicts between the ruling and opposition parties, but this has meant that aid will be resumed.
Shohei Otani hits his 6th home run of the season in 2 consecutive games following his record-breaking previous game
2024-04-24 10:51:00
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, who hit a total of 176 home runs in the previous game, breaking the record for most home runs by a Japanese player in the Major Leagues, started the game against the Nationals as No. 2 and designated hitter on the 23rd, and made his 5th at-bat in the 9th inning. He hit his sixth solo home run of the season, his second in a row.
US Gymnastics sexual abuse investigation delayed, Justice Department pays settlement of more than 21.3 billion yen
2024-04-24 10:16:00
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on the 23rd that a former USA Gymnastics team doctor repeatedly sexually abused female athletes over a period of years. announced that they have agreed to pay a settlement amount of more than 21.3 billion yen.
US planetary probe Voyager 1 successfully transmits data for the first time in about 5 months
2024-04-24 09:07:00
Voyager 1, an American planetary probe launched approximately 47 years ago, is known for approaching Jupiter and Saturn and sending images back to Earth. Although normal communication was no longer possible, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) announced that it was now able to successfully transmit some data for the first time in about five months.
U.S. Senate deliberates budget bill for aid to Ukraine, likely to vote on the same day on the 23rd
2024-04-24 06:43:00
Following the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate is deliberating an emergency budget bill that includes additional military support for Ukraine, which continues to be invaded by Russia, and is expected to vote on it as early as the 23rd. If passed, the United States will resume military aid to Ukraine.
Ehime Kochi One week after an earthquake with an intensity of 6 or less: Experts “take earthquake-resistant measures”
2024-04-24 06:30:00
The 24th marks one week since an earthquake with a seismic intensity of lower 6 was observed in Ehime and Kochi prefectures. A total of 14 people were injured in the two prefectures and Oita Prefecture, and damage such as collapsed walls of houses occurred one after another in various locations. Experts point out that earthquake-proofing measures should be urgently taken in preparation for a Nankai Trough mega-earthquake.
Tochigi body abandonment case - woman's blood stains on trunk and seat of suspect's car
2024-04-24 06:18:00
In an incident in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, where the bodies of a man and a woman were found with their bodies burned, bloodstains of the female victims were found in the trunk and back seat of a car owned by the arrested suspect, according to an interview with investigators. Understood. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the two suspects, suspecting that they were assaulted, then put in a car and abandoned at the scene.
Israeli army issues evacuation notice to some residents of towns in northern Gaza Strip
2024-04-24 06:15:00
Israeli forces continue to carry out attacks in the Gaza Strip, and on the 23rd issued a notice to residents of some northern towns to evacuate. Meanwhile, a large number of bodies have been found at a hospital in the southern city of Khan Yunis, with Middle Eastern media reporting that at least 310 bodies have been found so far.
Government launches work team to eliminate gender pay gap
2024-04-24 06:02:00
In order to eliminate the gender wage gap, the government will establish a new work team made up of related ministries and agencies, and will begin considering the matter from the 24th. We are considering countermeasures while understanding the actual situation in each industry, and we hope to compile an interim report in June this year.
``I never thought this would help me.'' Things that came out of the rubble
2024-04-24 06:00:00
A collapsed home in Suzu City. We asked volunteers to search for valuables and memorabilia. What came out was a big box. The inside remains in good condition. The time to decorate it has passed, but the discovery of the "treasure" has made me move forward a little bit.
“Valuable material that concerns Nobunaga” A letter from his father-in-law, Dosan Saito, was discovered.
2024-04-24 05:48:00
A letter was found in which Dosan Saito, the father-in-law of Sengoku warlord Oda Nobunaga, asked a neighboring feudal lord about Nobunaga, saying, ``Although he is young and has some shortcomings, I hope you will continue to be with him for a long time.'' Experts point out, ``This is a valuable document that shows that Dosan cared about Nobunaga.''
Opposition parties criticize LDP proposal as insufficient to revise Political Funds Control Law
2024-04-24 04:39:00
In order to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party has put together a proposal that would require members to prepare a ``confirmation letter'' of income and expenditure reports. Opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, criticize the bill as insufficient because it does not include a ban on corporate and group donations, and plan to press for the implementation of their respective proposals.
