2024-06-11 22:55:00
Maki is a world-renowned architect who won the Pritzker Prize, which is said to be the Nobel Prize of architecture, for designing the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City and the skyscraper built on the site of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. Fumihiko passed away on June 6th due to old age. He was 95 years old.
2024-06-11 22:53:00
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to drag on, the government is making arrangements to hold an international conference to support the removal of landmines in Ukraine next fall in Japan, highlighting Japan's support in areas where it excels. That's what I want to do.
2024-06-11 22:51:00
Six games were played in professional baseball games, and Rakuten, who was the sole leader in the games, came from behind to beat the Giants with a timely two-base hit by Yuya Kogo.
2024-06-11 22:49:00
Japan, who have already qualified for the final round of the Asian second qualifying round for the FIFA World Cup, played against Syria in Hiroshima on the night of the 11th and won 5-0. Japan finished the second qualifying round in first place in their group with six wins, and will advance to the final round of the Asian qualifying round starting in September.
2024-06-11 21:58:00
The latest survey revealed that the seabed has risen by 3 to 4 meters off the coast of Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, east of the epicenter of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and the government's Earthquake Investigation Committee concluded that it was likely caused by a major earthquake. The epicenter is still active, with an earthquake of intensity 5+ occurring on June 3rd, and the government is calling for continued caution.
2024-06-11 21:13:00
The Japanese men's basketball team, which will be competing in the Olympics on its own for the first time in 48 years, opened its training camp to the public, and captain Yuki Togashi said, "We want to grow as a team and be at our peak at the Olympics."
2024-06-11 21:07:00
Sekisui House, the operator of a condominium in Tokyo's Kunitachi City that was due to be handed over in July, is expected to be demolished for the first time since the issue surfaced.11 It was published on the homepage day and night.
2024-06-11 21:02:00
Ahead of the opening of the Paris Olympics in July, the members of Japan's women's gymnastics team, which is aiming to win a medal as a team for the first time in 60 years, took part in the trials, with ace gymnast Shoko Miyata expressing her enthusiasm, saying, "I want to perform in a way that will be the core of the team and win a medal."
2024-06-11 20:39:00
Japan Airlines has been experiencing a series of troubles, including passenger planes significantly crossing the taxiway stop line, and on the 11th, the company submitted a report to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism summarizing the causes and background of the troubles. The report states that the common denominator in the series of problems is that sufficient attention was not paid at critical moments, and that the reason behind this was that an environment in which people could concentrate on safety was not sufficiently created.
2024-06-11 19:59:00
A year ago, a 29-year-old mother was accused of strangling her three young daughters to death in a house in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture.The Nagoya District Court ruled, ``I thought that she was not living up to the ideal image of a mother.'' He was sentenced to 23 years in prison, saying, "I cannot escape strong criticism for having decided to commit a suicide by force, but I was deeply depressed and depressed."
2024-06-11 19:27:00
The draft of this year's basic policy for economic and fiscal management, the "Basic Policy," has been finalized. It states that labor market reforms will be promoted in order to establish wage increases in order to completely escape from deflation. On the other hand, on the fiscal side, the government will maintain its goal of achieving a primary balance surplus next fiscal year.
2024-06-11 18:43:00
Fujikawaguchiko Town in Yamanashi Prefecture, which installed a black curtain to hide Mt. Fuji as a countermeasure against nuisance behavior by foreign tourists, has installed a QR code that leads to an article on the town's website to help people understand the background and etiquette behind the installation. I put up a new curtain.
2024-06-11 18:26:00
In a case in which 13 people were arrested for laundering fraud losses and other funds using paper company accounts, police re-arrested the same 13 people on suspicion of violating the Organized Crime Punishment Act and other charges on the 11th for allegedly using the same method to launder illegal online casino bets.
2024-06-11 16:41:00
A 55-year-old suspect believed to be a member of a group called "JP Dragon" that is suspected of being involved in specialized fraud based in the Philippines was transferred to Japan and arrested by the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters on suspicion of stealing cash cards from victims of specialized fraud cases. According to investigators, this is the first time that a person believed to be a member of JP Dragon has been arrested in connection with a specialized fraud case based overseas.
2024-06-11 16:39:00
A condominium in Tokyo's Kunitachi City, which was due to be handed over next month, is expected to be demolished due to the impact on the area surrounding the building. We have learned that we started considering this last month and reached a decision on the 3rd of this month.
2024-06-11 16:15:00
The Fisheries Agency's council has approved a proposal to add fin whales to the three species that have been recognized so far for commercial whaling. This is the first time that the number of species being hunted has increased since commercial whaling resumed five years ago.
2024-06-11 15:54:00
Kiyose Station on the Seibu Railway Ikebukuro Line in Kiyose City, Tokyo, celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 11th, and a commemorative ceremony was held, with the station's departure melody being performed by local singer Akina Nakamori. It was announced that the song would be changed to
2024-06-11 15:40:00
Professional baseball's monthly MVP for May has been announced, and Seibu's No. 1 draft pick, pitcher Natsuki Takeuchi, won the award for the first time in the Pacific League pitcher category.
2024-06-11 15:24:00
In March this year, a bridge over the entrance to the Port of Baltimore, one of the nation's largest shipping hubs, collapsed due to a collision with a large cargo ship in the eastern state of Maryland, and more than two months of work to remove debris has come to an end. , major shipping routes have been reopened.
2024-06-11 15:14:00
On June 7th, in Kyoto City, a city bus that was being redirected continued to run with two foreigners who had gotten on the bus by mistake, and the two people got off the bus after calling 110 from inside the bus. I understand. The person driving the bus was a driver from a bus company contracted by the city, and the company said there was a problem with the driver's response, and the company will take action against him.
2024-06-11 14:33:00
At the unveiling of the uniforms to be worn by Japan's gymnasts at the Paris Olympics, which will begin next month, men's ace athlete Daiki Hashimoto said, ``I'm determined to win the gold medal. I want to do my best to show a good performance.'' He expressed his aspirations.
2024-06-11 13:54:00
On the morning of the 11th, a bus collided with a bicycle on a city road in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, causing a high school student riding the bicycle to suffer serious injuries including a broken pelvis, and two bus passengers to suffer minor injuries.
2024-06-11 13:52:00
In response to the announcement of landslide warning information, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture, issued an evacuation order for landslide warning areas within the city at 1:15 p.m. on the 11th. This is a warning level 4 of the 5 levels of heavy rain warning, and everyone is urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-06-11 13:40:00
In March of this year, five people, including a 17-year-old boy, belonging to two groups were arrested by the police for dueling in a multi-storey car park in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture. According to the police, this is the first time that a law banning dueling has been applied in Nagasaki Prefecture since records began in 1966.
2024-06-11 13:00:00
According to the police and fire department, a truck collided with a station wagon near an intersection in Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture, at around 11:00 a.m. on the 11th, injuring six people in the station wagon. According to the police, all six people were conscious, and the station wagon was believed to have been occupied by a day care center user. The police and others are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-06-11 12:43:00
The South Korean military said it fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the military demarcation line on the 9th. More than 10 soldiers are believed to have crossed the line by mistake.
2024-06-11 12:29:00
On the afternoon of the 10th, a small helicopter flying over Hyogo Prefecture made an emergency landing on the grounds of a high school in Aioi City due to engine trouble. The two people on board were not injured.
2024-06-11 12:27:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi said, ``The number of unclaimed bodies is increasing, as there are no relatives to pick up and cremate the bodies after death, increasing the burden on local governments and causing trouble with relatives.'' "It is important to create an environment where people can mourn," he said, indicating that he would conduct a fact-finding survey this fiscal year and consider countermeasures.
2024-06-11 12:17:00
As of June 2nd, the number of reported cases of "fulminant hemolytic streptococcal infection," which can cause nausea and vomiting in the hands and feet and can be fatal, has reached 977 since the beginning of this year, surpassing the previous record of the number of cases reported in the entire year last year.
2024-06-11 12:05:00
A 61-year-old barber was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo's Kabukicho district on charges that he lured a woman to a hotel under the guise of a prostitute customer, threatened her at knifepoint, stole her cash, and sexually assaulted her. In response to the investigation, he has denied the charges.
2024-06-11 11:58:00
The Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense held the first meeting of a working group to enable repair of ships belonging to the U.S. mainland and elsewhere in Japan, and will discuss specific mechanisms and forms of cooperation going forward. I have confirmed that.
2024-06-11 11:49:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and Chiba Prefectural Police Joint Investigation Headquarters have arrested 26 people, including the operator of a job site, on suspicion of fraud, for allegedly defrauding people of registration fees and other charges, and for the fraud, which advertised a side job as "you can get paid just by giving life advice via chat." The victimization, which is thought to amount to 1.9 billion yen, is estimated at at least 8,600 people, mostly young women, and is currently investigating the situation.
2024-06-11 11:17:00
On the morning of the 11th, something like pepper spray was accidentally sprayed at a Korean school in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, and so far 23 people have complained of eye pain and other symptoms, and the fire department is on the scene checking on their physical condition. So far, all of them appear to have mild symptoms, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the situation in detail.
2024-06-11 11:09:00
A trading company in Tokyo that handles housing equipment is suspected of using its position as a shipper to unilaterally deduct fees from shipping companies contracted to deliver equipment and to not pay overtime fees. According to interviews with related parties, the Fair Trade Commission conducted an on-site inspection on the 11th.
2024-06-11 11:01:00
Akira Endo, a professor emeritus at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology who discovered a substance called "statin" that lowers blood cholesterol and was awarded the prestigious American medical prize, the Lasker Award, passed away on the 5th of this month. He was 90 years old.
2024-06-11 10:51:00
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has announced that it has determined that the seven missing personnel who were still missing following the collision and crash of two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters during training off the Izu Islands in April this year have died, citing low chances of survival.
2024-06-11 10:45:00
The government decided on the annual report of the Personal Information Protection Commission at the cabinet meeting on the 11th. Last fiscal year, there were approximately 12,000 cases of leaks or losses of personal information by private businesses, the highest number since the survey began.
2024-06-11 10:13:00
A 56-year-old man in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, was arrested for leaving the body of a woman, believed to be his mother, with whom he lived together, in his home for over a month. In response to the police investigation, he reportedly said, ``I left it alone because I couldn't pay for the funeral.''
2024-06-11 09:57:00
In light of the growing presence of countries in the Global South, the government has decided on its first policy to strengthen collaboration. Recognizing that it is essential to build a strategic relationship in which we can grow together, we are emphasizing our stance to develop multi-layered economic diplomacy and promote investment and trade.
2024-06-11 09:48:00
In order to strengthen measures against the problem of loneliness and isolation, the government has decided on a priority plan that includes necessary measures, such as training citizen volunteers to support people in need around them and establishing a 24-hour consultation system.
2024-06-11 09:17:00
Ahead of the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference, which will be held in Germany and will be attended by various countries, government and business officials from Japan and Ukraine held a meeting in the capital, Berlin, where they confirmed their intention to work together toward recovery and reconstruction.
2024-06-11 09:13:00
Regarding the fighting between Israel and the Islamic group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations Security Council called on all countries to support the new proposal announced by the United States, which includes a six-week ceasefire and the release of hostages. A resolution was adopted calling on both sides to agree on and implement the following. With the resolution adopted by the Security Council, where conflict has continued, it will be interesting to see whether it will put pressure on an actual ceasefire agreement.
2024-06-11 07:52:00
The suspect arrested in connection with the stabbing and murder of a 57-year-old woman on the street near JR Yokohama Station on the 9th was sentenced to private rehabilitation last week after being found guilty in another case. Interviews with investigators revealed that he went missing immediately after entering the facility. The police are investigating the details of the incident after her mother reported it to the police.
2024-06-11 07:47:00
American IT giant Apple has announced that it will introduce a generative AI system into its operating system, including the iPhone. The AI will work with multiple apps to summarize and reply to emails, and make plans. In addition, the company will also partner with OpenAI, a leader in the development of generative AI, in what appears to be an attempt to regain ground in a highly competitive field.
2024-06-11 07:42:00
Shareholders' meetings of listed companies are at their peak in June, but a representative of a British investment fund is proposing that Keisei Electric Railway, a major private railway company, sell a portion of its shares in the company that operates Tokyo Disney Resort. However, in an interview with NHK, he stated that there are many companies with a promising future in Japan, and expressed a positive attitude toward further investment and proposals.
2024-06-11 07:36:00
Regarding the general shareholders meeting of the paper manufacturer Hokuetsu Corporation, where an investment fund is calling for the dismissal of the president, it has been learned that another major shareholder has decided to support the shareholder proposal. This means that at least 40% of the shareholders will vote in favor, so the focus will be on the actions of other shareholders.
2024-06-11 07:13:00
Interviews with people involved have revealed that incumbent Governor Koike is making arrangements to announce her candidacy on the 12th for the Tokyo gubernatorial election, which will be held next month.
2024-06-11 06:59:00
The draft joint statement for the international conference to be held in Switzerland this week to realize the peace plan proposed by Ukraine has been made public. In consideration of some of the participating countries who also value their relationship with Russia, the draft does not mention the "withdrawal of Russian troops," and instead prioritizes the first step of drawing up a joint statement in agreement with all the countries.
2024-06-11 06:40:00
A survey by the Japan Heart Transplant Society has found that there were 16 cases nationwide last year in which medical institutions declined to accept patients due to limitations in their acceptance system. The donated hearts were transplanted into other patients at other medical institutions, and it appears that there were no cases of them being discarded, but the society states that "measures such as deepening cooperation between medical institutions are necessary."
2024-06-11 06:16:00
US Secretary of State Blinken visited Israel again and met with Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and the Islamic group Hamas and the release of hostages. However, in the Gaza Strip, many people have been killed in hostage rescue operations by the Israeli military, and it is still unclear whether negotiations will make any progress.
2024-06-11 05:29:00
Regarding the bill submitted by the Liberal Democratic Party to revise the Political Funds Control Act, Komeito and Nippon Ishin no Kai, which approved it in the House of Representatives, will quickly finalize the design of a system such as a third-party organization to check the expenditure of "policy activity expenses". Without this, we will not be able to ensure effectiveness, and we will strongly urge the Liberal Democratic Party to take action.
2024-06-11 05:20:00
As the number of people committing fraud under the guise of investment fraud on social media is increasing nationwide, the LINE operating company has decided to implement new measures to combat this. It will add a feature that displays a warning when inviting strangers to join group chats.
2024-06-11 05:11:00
The birth rate, which is an indicator of the number of children one woman has, fell to 1.20 last year, the lowest since statistics began being kept. In an NHK opinion poll, when people were asked whether they felt a sense of crisis about the impact that the declining birthrate will have on society, over 80% answered "yes."
