Approximately 68,000 elderly people living alone may die at home
2024-05-13 22:02:00
The National Police Agency has revealed that an estimated 68,000 elderly people living alone could die at home this year.
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Successor organization of defunct Nihon University American Football Club to begin full-scale practice in mid-May
2024-05-13 21:10:00
Officials have revealed that the successor organization for the Nihon University American Football Club, which was disbanded due to a series of drug incidents, will begin full-scale practice as early as the middle of this month to accommodate former members and new students.
Hiroshima Stadium pole fall accident: One of the hanging wires breaks
2024-05-13 20:59:00
On the 11th, a 70 kg stainless steel pole from which team flags and other items were hung fell onto the audience seats at a soccer stadium in Hiroshima, and one of the wires hanging the pole broke. This was revealed through an interview with Hiroshima City.
Category 3 insured system “The number of eligible persons should be reduced” Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Council
2024-05-13 20:54:00
A discussion was held at a council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare regarding the ``Category 3 insured person system'', which allows wives of office workers and others to receive basic pension without having to pay insurance premiums themselves until their annual income exceeds a certain level. There have been a number of opinions that the number of people covered by the pension system should be reduced by making it easier to enroll in the pension system.
Russia changes defense minister in preparation for long-term war in Ukraine, etc.
2024-05-13 20:31:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who continues to invade Ukraine militarily, has expressed the idea of appointing an experienced minister in the economic field who has been involved in strengthening the military industry to the important post of defense minister. Some believe that he is preparing for a long war in Ukraine and a conflict with Western countries.
Osaka Customs Approximately 100 kilograms of gold seized in smuggling case to be sold at auction
2024-05-13 20:15:00
Osaka Customs has announced that it will put up for auction approximately 100 kilograms of gold seized in smuggling cases over the past four years, with a market capitalization of 1.3 billion yen. As the price of gold soars, smuggling is on the rise, and this is the largest amount ever sold at one time by Osaka Customs.
Representative of South Korea's second-largest opposition party lands on Takeshima and criticizes Yun administration's Japan policy
2024-05-13 20:02:00
Representatives of the new party that became the second largest opposition party in South Korea's general election held in April landed on Takeshima in Shimane Prefecture on the 13th, claimed the island, and claimed control of the Yun Seong-yeol administration. He criticized Japan's policy.
Political party support rate: 44.3% for those who do not support a political party NHK poll
2024-05-13 19:51:00
Support ratings for each party in May. "Liberal Democratic Party" 27.5%, "Constitutional Democratic Party" 6.6%, "Japan Restoration Party" 4.5%, "Komeito" 3.1%, "Communist Party" 3.0%, "People's Democratic Party" 1.1%, "Reiwa" 1.2% said ``Shinsengumi,'' 0.7% said ``Social Democratic Party,'' 0.2% said ``Participant Parties,'' and 44.3% said ``I don't particularly support any political party.''
Kindai University Hospital doctor took out test data for about 2,000 patients without permission
2024-05-13 19:36:00
It was discovered that a doctor in his 40s who worked in the obstetrics and gynecology department at Kindai University Hospital had saved the names and test data of approximately 2,000 patients on his personal computer and took them out of the hospital without permission. I apologized to the patient.
Elementary school student dies after being hit by garbage truck, driver arrested, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
2024-05-13 19:27:00
On the afternoon of the 13th, an elementary school girl was hit by a garbage truck on a city road in Hamana Ward, Hamamatsu City, and died. Police arrested the garbage truck driver at the scene and are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
Kishida Cabinet "Support" 24% "Do not support" 55% NHK public opinion poll
2024-05-13 19:00:00
According to an NHK public opinion poll, the number of people who said they "support" the Kishida cabinet increased by one point from the April survey to 24%, while the number of people who said they "did not support" decreased by three points to 55%. %was.
Shimizu Corporation last year's group financial results - first operating loss since going public
2024-05-13 18:41:00
Major general contractor Shimizu Corporation's group-wide financial results for the past fiscal year showed an operating loss of more than 24 billion yen, which represents profits from its core business, due to factors such as a decline in the profitability of large-scale construction projects due to rising material prices and labor costs. have become. This is the first time since we went public that we had an operating deficit for the entire year.
Philippines “South China Sea: New signs of reclamation in shallow waters where Chinese ships are anchored”
2024-05-13 18:37:00
The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed signs of new land reclamation in the shallow waters where a Chinese ship was anchored in the South China Sea, and announced that it will dispatch a patrol boat to the site to stop the progress.
“Company housing system for men in full-time jobs is illegal” Tokyo District Court orders compensation
2024-05-13 18:36:00
In a lawsuit in which a female employee working in a general position at a subsidiary of a major glass manufacturer complained that it was gender discrimination that only male employees in general positions could use the company housing system, the Tokyo District Court ruled that men and women had equal employment opportunities. The court ruled that the incident constituted "indirect discrimination" and was illegal, and ordered the company to pay damages.
First intergovernmental dialogue between US and China on AI risks, etc. to be held on the 14th
2024-05-13 18:00:00
The Biden administration in the United States has announced that it will hold its first intergovernmental dialogue with China to discuss the risks of AI (artificial intelligence) in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 14th of this month.
Tokyo Olympics: Karate women's ``kata'' silver winner Norio Shimizu will retire at the tournament in May
2024-05-13 17:53:00
Kiyoshi Shimizu, who won the silver medal in the women's karate ``kata'' category at the Tokyo Olympics, will retire at the domestic competition to be held in May.
Fukushima District Court Koriyama Branch suspended sentence for three years in prison for accident that killed two university students
2024-05-13 17:12:00
In February this year, two 19-year-old university students were hit by a light passenger car at a rotary in front of a station in Kagamiishi-cho, Fukushima Prefecture, resulting in the death of the male university student and serious injury to the other.He was charged with negligent driving causing death and bodily injury. The 72-year-old defendant was sentenced to three years in prison with a suspended sentence by the Fukushima District Court's Koriyama Branch.
Eiji Kiyokawa dies at age 62, active as left reliever in Hiroshima and Kintetsu
2024-05-13 16:36:00
Eiji Kiyokawa, who played for a long time as a left-handed relief pitcher in professional baseball in Hiroshima and Kintetsu, passed away on May 5th. He was 62 years old.
SoftBank Group last fiscal year ended in a deficit of 227.6 billion yen, third consecutive year in the red
2024-05-13 15:55:00
SoftBank Group's fiscal year 2023 financial results showed a final loss of 227.6 billion yen, marking the third consecutive year in the red. This was mainly due to the fact that our dollar-denominated debts expanded in yen terms due to the depreciation of the yen, and we recorded a foreign exchange loss of 703.1 billion yen. On the other hand, due to strong stock market conditions, the affiliated investment fund business posted a surplus of 128.1 billion yen, and the overall deficit was smaller than the final deficit of approximately 970 billion yen in the previous fiscal year.
Mt. Fuji New reservation system for managing the number of climbers will be accepted for this season from the 20th
2024-05-13 15:53:00
In order to manage the number of climbers on Mt. Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture has decided to introduce a new system in which climbers reserve their climbing days in advance and pay a toll of 2,000 yen per person. We have announced that we will begin accepting applications for the season.
Aozora Bank to accept investment from Daiwa Securities Group Headquarters
2024-05-13 15:45:00
Aozora Bank, whose business performance has been deteriorating, has decided to receive investment from Daiwa Securities Group Headquarters and enter into a capital and business alliance. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. is expected to invest approximately 50 billion yen in response to the third-party allotment capital increase conducted by the bank and become a major shareholder. Aozora Bank has announced that it will be in the red for the first time in 15 years due to poor performance in its commercial real estate lending business in the United States, and the company is facing the challenge of rebuilding its business foundation. It was.
Increase in victims of fraud in the name of investment; National Police Agency commissioner instructs to promote countermeasures through investigation and deterrence
2024-05-13 15:41:00
On the 13th, National Police Agency Commissioner Yasuhiro Tsuyuki said at a meeting of top investigative leaders from across the country that the current situation is rapidly increasing in the number of cases of fraud in the name of investment that abuse social media, and that it is ``causing great anxiety to society.'' Based on this, he ordered the promotion of measures for both investigation and deterrence.
145 people killed in heavy rains in Brazil; some athletes give up on Paris Olympics and work to support them
2024-05-13 15:08:00
South America Heavy rains that have continued since the end of April in southern Brazil have killed 145 people. Under these circumstances, the circle of support is expanding, with some athletes giving up on participating in this summer's Paris Olympics to engage in relief activities in disaster-stricken areas.
Kumamoto Aso Helicopter crash landing while sightseeing, two passengers and one crew member injured and conscious
2024-05-13 15:02:00
According to the fire department, a sightseeing helicopter made an emergency landing in the mountains of Kurokawa, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, in the afternoon on the 13th. Three people were injured in this accident, including the pilot and two male and female passengers, and were taken to the hospital. Both are conscious and able to communicate. The helicopter's engine appears to have stopped in the sky, and police are investigating the details of the accident.
Bank of Japan announces policy to reduce purchases of long-term government bonds. Is this response conscious of the weaker yen?
2024-05-13 14:21:00
The Bank of Japan announced on the 13th that it will reduce the amount of long-term government bonds it purchases each time. As the yen continues to experience historic depreciation, some in the market believe that this is a response that is conscious of the yen's depreciation.
North Korea's General Secretary Kim inspects a military company, showing off his weapons mass production system
2024-05-13 14:06:00
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un toured a military manufacturing company and emphasized the country's commitment to weapons production. Some believe that South Korea is trying to show off its mass production of weapons with export in mind.
Plan to raise teachers’ salaries for the first time in half a century, maintaining “fixed-pay unlimited work” policy
2024-05-13 13:21:00
A special subcommittee of the National Council for Education, which has been discussing the state of teachers' salaries and work style reform, has compiled a summary of its deliberations that recommends increasing the amount of extra pay that is paid in lieu of overtime pay from 4% to 10% or more of the monthly salary. I showed you the idea. With the introduction of a new 11-hour "interval between shifts," the challenge will be how to eliminate long working hours.
26-year-old driver arrested for 'hopping' in modified car for traffic violation
2024-05-13 13:16:00
There has been a series of dangerous driving attempts by cars that have been modified to have a higher vehicle height, and the Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 26-year-old driver for a traffic violation for ``hopping,'' which causes the vehicle to shake violently up and down. In Tokyo, people have been injured in traffic accidents caused by such driving, so we have decided to crack down on it thoroughly.
Japan Airlines plane approaches runway, another plane cancels takeoff
2024-05-13 12:41:00
On the 10th of this month, at Fukuoka Airport, a Japan Airlines passenger plane significantly crossed the stop line of the taxiway and approached the runway, causing another passenger plane to brake suddenly and suddenly cancel takeoff midway through. got it. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is investigating the detailed situation at the time.
Former Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry employee sentenced to 10 years in prison for 7 cases including sexual assault Tokyo District Court
2024-05-13 11:52:00
The Tokyo District Court ruled against a former Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry employee who was accused of forcing a total of six women to drink drinks laced with sleeping pills and sexually assaulting or attempting to do so. "This was a cruel crime that ignored the dignity of the victim," he said, and sentenced him to 10 years in prison.
Tochigi corpse abandonment case suspect re-arrested “in contact with the perpetrator”
2024-05-13 11:28:00
The suspect who played the role of intermediary in the case where the bodies of a couple were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, was rearrested on suspicion of murder. During the time when the couple was believed to have been murdered, he said, ``I was in contact with the perpetrator by cell phone.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he had made a statement saying, The Metropolitan Police Department appears to have a detailed understanding of the situation at the scene and is investigating.
Long-term interest rates temporarily rose to 0.935%, the highest level in about 6 months
2024-05-13 11:18:00
In the bond market on the 13th, the yield on 10-year government bonds, a representative indicator of long-term interest rates, rose to 0.935% in morning trading. This is the lowest level in about six months since November last year. In the market, long-term interest rates have been rising following the Bank of Japan's announcement that it will reduce its purchases of JGBs on the 13th from the previous time.
Tsubasa's party office, etc. searched for Tokyo 15th district House of Representatives by-election Suspected of interfering with speech
2024-05-13 11:09:00
In April's by-election for Tokyo's 15th district of the House of Representatives, the political group Tsubasa no Toi's camp used loudspeakers to make it difficult to hear the speeches of other camps, and chased campaign cars around. According to interviews with investigators, the Metropolitan Police Department raided the organization's offices in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act for interfering with election activities.
Sumo Yokozuna Terunofuji will be closed from today on the second day of the summer tournament
2024-05-13 10:53:00
Grand sumo yokozuna Terunofuji will be closed from the 13th, the second day of the summer tournament. This is the 21st time that Terunofuji has been closed, following the previous closure.
Sumo ozeki Takakeisho will be closed from today on the second day of the summer tournament
2024-05-13 10:51:00
Sumo ozeki Takakeisho will be closed from the 13th, the second day of the summer tournament. Takakeisho's suspension is the 13th time in a row for three tournaments since his first tournament this year, and if he does not re-enter the tournament, he will lose at the next Nagoya tournament and become a Kakuban (Ozeki).
Cubs Seiya Suzuki had no hits in 5 at-bats, but ran well in extra time, contributing to victory
2024-05-13 09:25:00
Seiya Suzuki of the Major League Cubs started the game against the Pirates on the 12th and had no hits in five at-bats.
Padres Yu Darvish reaches 200th Japan-U.S. win with game against Dodgers
2024-05-13 08:47:00
Major League Baseball pitcher Yu Darvish of the Padres took the starting pitch against the Dodgers on the 12th and pitched well, pitching no runs in the seventh inning, earning his third win of the season and moving him just one win away from reaching 200 total Japan-U.S. wins.
Israeli army ground operations in northern Gaza Strip; over 35,000 casualties
2024-05-13 08:08:00
In addition to Rafah in the south, where many residents of the Gaza Strip are sheltering, the Israeli military has begun carrying out ground forces attacks in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, where the Islamic organization Hamas has allegedly regrouped. The number of victims has exceeded 35,000, according to the Palestinian side, and there are concerns that the number will rise further.
There is a risk of extremely heavy rain in the Nansei Islands and northern Japan, and there is a risk of landslides.
2024-05-13 07:14:00
Rain is falling over a wide area due to the influence of the front, and it is raining heavily locally. Extremely heavy rain is expected to fall from the Nansei Islands to northern Japan on the 13th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on guard against landslides and flooding of low-lying areas.
President Zelenskiy warns of dispersion of forces and caution over cross-border intrusion
2024-05-13 06:50:00
While the offensive by Russian military forces that infiltrated across the border into Kharkiv Oblast in eastern Ukraine continues, President Zelenskiy stated that fierce fighting continues in Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine, and that there is no threat of an intrusion by Russian troops across the border. They are concerned that this is an attempt to disperse the strength of the Ukrainian military.
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu replaced by First Deputy Prime Minister Belousov
2024-05-13 06:37:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has entered his fifth term in office, has announced that he has replaced Defense Minister Shoigu and appointed him secretary of the Security Council. It is said that they have presented a personnel proposal to the upper house of parliament, appointing First Deputy Prime Minister Belousov, who has been in charge of economic policy, to succeed the Minister of Defense.
Man who received pig kidney transplant dies at US hospital “The transplant was not the cause”
2024-05-13 06:36:00
A patient in his 60s has died in the United States after receiving a genetically engineered pig kidney transplant, the first patient in the world who was not brain-dead to do so. The hospital that performed the transplant does not believe that the patient's death was caused by the transplant.
The complex on the site of the former “Akapuri” is to be sold as the “rotating” business expands
2024-05-13 06:32:00
Businesses called ``rotational'' businesses, in which companies sell their own properties and use the proceeds to proceed with redevelopment, are expanding in the corporate real estate sector. A complex on the site of the former "Akapuri" in central Tokyo will also be sold.
Dodgers Shohei Ohtani explains the situation: ``I am taking precautions and will not be a starter''
2024-05-13 04:54:00
Shohei Otani of the Major League Dodgers, who was substituted midway through the previous day's game due to lower back tightness, was removed from the starting lineup on the 12th and spoke to an interview and said, ``I felt uncomfortable before yesterday's game. I will be removed from the starting lineup,'' he explained the situation.
Bodies of two people believed to be babies in Nagoya investigated as corpse abandonment case
2024-05-13 02:08:00
On the evening of the 12th, the bodies of two people, believed to be newborn babies, were found in a room in an apartment near downtown Nagoya. Police are investigating the case as a case of abandonment of a corpse, suspecting that a female acquaintance of the man who rented the room may have some knowledge of the situation.
