Main news(2024/06/17)
Proposal to amend the Political Funds Control Law: LDP "Should be passed by special committee"; Ishin "Consider holding the bill accountable"
2024-06-17 23:49:00
The Liberal Democratic Party plans to vote on a bill to revise the Political Funds Control Law at a special committee of the House of Councillors on the 18th. The Japan Restoration Party is unsatisfied with the LDP's stance on the disclosure of the use of "research, research and public relations expenses," and plans to consider submitting a motion of censure against Prime Minister Kishida, intensifying the battle between the ruling and opposition parties.
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METI to start investigation into nuclear waste disposal site selection "respecting the town's wishes"
2024-06-17 22:18:00
Regarding the selection of a disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste" produced by nuclear power generation, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has asked for understanding regarding the start of an investigation in Genkai Town in Saga Prefecture, which is presumed to have undesirable characteristics due to the possibility of there being resources underground, saying that it respects the wishes of the town.
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Ishikawa completes mascot character based on Japanese crested ibis as "symbol of reconstruction"
2024-06-17 22:00:00
A mascot character based on the Japanese crane, a national special natural monument, has been completed in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, as efforts to release the bird into the wild continue. The volunteer who created it hopes that it will become a symbol of the recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
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Tokyu Denentoshi Line service suspended due to signaling malfunction
2024-06-17 21:58:00
Tokyu Denentoshi Line has suspended all services since 9:32pm due to a signalling malfunction at Shibuya Station.
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JR West: "Service may be canceled" Heavy rain expected from early morning on the 18th
2024-06-17 21:54:00
JR West has stated that heavy rain is expected to begin early on the 18th, and that there is a possibility that services will be canceled on some lines in the Keihanshin, Wakayama, and Northern Kinki regions.
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Osaka employee burns after hot air blows from bucket; company employee arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
2024-06-17 21:49:00
In a case where a worker was burned by hot air coming out of a bucket at a golf driving range in Matsubara City, Osaka this month, police arrested a 65-year-old company employee on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly trying to kill an unspecified number of people with a bucket of gasoline that was set to explode. The suspect is said to have partially denied the charges during questioning.
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Prosecutors seek death penalty in Oita Usa robbery-murder trial, defense claims innocence
2024-06-17 21:29:00
In 2020, a 39-year-old company employee was charged with robbery and murder for breaking into a house in Usa City, Oita Prefecture, killing a parent and child and stealing their cash. The prosecution sought the death penalty, arguing that the crime was "based on an extremely strong intent to kill." On the other hand, the defense argued for acquittal, citing the possibility that the crime was committed by a third party.
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Guide dies after being pinned between a tour bus and a utility pole in Kaminoyama, Yamagata
2024-06-17 20:48:00
On the morning of the 17th, a 39-year-old bus guide was killed when he was crushed between a bus and a utility pole while directing a tour bus on a road in a hot spring resort in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture.
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China to investigate EU pork imports for allegedly unfairly cheap prices
2024-06-17 20:40:00
The Chinese government has announced that it will begin an investigation into the suspected unfairly low prices of pork and other products imported from the European Union. Depending on the results of the investigation, tariffs may be increased, and this is thought to be an attempt to check the EU, which has announced that it will temporarily increase tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
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Suitcase body case: Father of ex-girlfriend reveals "murder by strangulation"
2024-06-17 20:37:00
In a case where five people, including a former partner and her family, were arrested for the murder of a man whose body was found in a suitcase recovered from the Tama River in Kawasaki City, it was revealed through an interview with an investigator that the father of the former partner has confessed that he "strangled the victim to death." Police are currently investigating the specific roles of the five people in detail.
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President Putin to visit North Korea on 18th-19th Russian Presidential Office
2024-06-17 20:06:00
The Russian presidential office announced that President Putin will visit North Korea from June 18 to 19. This is President Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years since July 2000, and with the country facing a weapons shortage following the invasion of Ukraine, it is believed that he also aims to further strengthen military ties through his meeting with General Secretary Kim Jong Un.
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UNICEF's "War on Children": Strong sense of crisis for children in Gaza
2024-06-17 19:04:00
Regarding the situation of children in the Gaza Strip, where fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continues, the Middle East regional representative of UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, who is visiting Japan, expressed strong concern, saying that "this is a war against children," noting that many children have been killed or injured and approximately 17,000 have lost their parents.
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Russian President Putin to visit North Korea and Vietnam this week?
2024-06-17 19:03:00
Russian President Putin is believed to be making arrangements to visit North Korea and Vietnam this week. As the military invasion of Ukraine drags on, President Putin is expected to visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years to meet with Chairman Kim Jong Un and further strengthen military ties, and attention is focused on his movements.
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Five children suffer burns after practicing barefoot in elementary school playground in Gunma prefecture's Tomioka district
2024-06-17 18:51:00
On the 12th of this month, five children in the schoolyard of an elementary school in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, complained of pain on the soles of their feet that appeared to be burns after practicing a dance to be performed at the sports day in bare feet, according to an interview with the city's Board of Education and other sources. Although the symptoms were mild in all cases, the surrounding temperature was nearly 30 degrees at the time, and the school apologized to the children and their parents for not taking sufficient safety measures.
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Medical malpractice at Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Second Hospital: High school student dies due to lack of proper treatment
2024-06-17 18:48:00
The Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Second Hospital in Showa Ward, Nagoya City, announced that a serious medical error occurred last year when a trainee doctor initially and mistakenly diagnosed a 16-year-old high school boy who had been suffering from repeated abdominal pain and vomiting with acute gastroenteritis. The doctors who treated him subsequently did not provide appropriate treatment, resulting in the boy's death.
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Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa reflects on this space flight: "I did my best"
2024-06-17 18:15:00
Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, who stayed on the International Space Station for about six months until March of this year, held his first press conference since returning to Japan, and looked back on this space flight, saying, "I feel like I did my best."
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Nuclear weapons-related expenditures by nine nuclear-weapon states last year increased by more than 13% from the previous year
2024-06-17 18:12:00
The international NGO ICAN (International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons) has announced that estimated nuclear weapons-related spending by the nine countries believed to possess nuclear weapons last year increased by more than 13% from the previous year, amounting to approximately 14.38 trillion yen.
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Governor limits number of climbers on Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji as a "measure to prevent life-threatening accidents"
2024-06-17 18:02:00
Regarding the restrictions that Yamanashi Prefecture will introduce to place a limit on the number of climbers on Mount Fuji for the summer mountain climbing season starting next month, Governor Nagasaki asked for understanding at a press conference for domestic and international media held in Tokyo on the 17th, saying, "These restrictions are positioned as a response to the problem of putting climbers' lives at risk."
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There is a possibility that the Tokaido Line (Odawara to Atami) and the Ito Line will be suspended from around noon on the 18th.
2024-06-17 18:00:00
In response to the forecast of heavy rain on the 18th, JR East has warned that there is a possibility of delays, changes in destinations, and even cancellations of services from around noon to the evening of the 18th. The affected sections are between Odawara Station in Kanagawa Prefecture and Atami Station in Shizuoka Prefecture on the Tokaido Line, and between Atami Station and Ito Station on the Ito Line, and JR East is urging people to check upcoming weather information and the latest train operation conditions and to allow plenty of time when traveling.
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Basic plan to include measures against capital earthquakes "Delayed by about six months to be formulated"
2024-06-17 16:50:00
Regarding the review of the basic plan that includes measures for an earthquake directly beneath the capital, the government has decided to postpone the review by about six months, aiming to formulate the plan by autumn of next year, citing the need to reflect the issues of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, according to interviews with related parties.
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Bill to ban drinking on the streets around Shibuya Station in Tokyo all year round passed
2024-06-17 16:44:00
Drinking by foreign tourists and young people around Shibuya Station in Tokyo has been confirmed not just around Halloween and the New Year holidays, but has also led to problems, so on the 17th, the Shibuya Ward Assembly passed a bill to amend the ordinance to ban drinking at night throughout the year.
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Kagoshima: Evacuation notice for elderly people and others for 361 households and 601 people in Kurio and Nakama, Yakushima Town
2024-06-17 15:39:00
Yakushima Town in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an evacuation notice to 361 households and 601 people in the entire Kurio and Nakama areas at 3:14 p.m. on the 17th, citing the risk of landslides due to heavy rain.
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43-year-old suspect arrested in Setagaya, Tokyo for assaulting and killing a man in street altercation
2024-06-17 14:29:00
A 43-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of assault resulting in death after he assaulted a male office worker with whom he had an argument on a street in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, resulting in his death.
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Report of "car and pedestrian accident" in Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, 3 people injured, including a pedestrian
2024-06-17 14:17:00
According to the Osaka City Fire Department, a passerby called 119 just before 1:00 p.m. on the 17th to report that there had been an accident between a car and a pedestrian in Nishinakajima, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: Possibility of House of Representatives dissolution "comes down to the thoughts expressed by Prime Minister Kishida"
2024-06-17 13:24:00
When asked by reporters about the possibility of dissolving the House of Representatives if a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet is submitted to the current Diet session, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said, "Prime Minister Kishida has said, 'I am thinking about nothing other than tackling the issues that cannot be put off and producing results,' and that is what he is thinking."
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Hakata woman murder case first hearing: Man pleads not guilty to stalking law violations
2024-06-17 13:13:00
The first hearing of a defendant accused of murder and other crimes for killing his former girlfriend on a street near JR Hakata Station in January last year was held at the Fukuoka District Court. The defendant admitted to the charges of murder and violation of the Swords and Firearms Control Law, but claimed innocence regarding the violation of the Stalking Prevention Law, stating, "I did not lie in wait."
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[Breaking news scheduled from 15:00] Former Japan national soccer team player Shinji Okazaki's retirement press conference
2024-06-17 12:15:00
Former Japan national soccer team forward Shinji Okazaki, who scored 50 goals for the national team, the third-highest total in history, will hold a retirement press conference in Tokyo at 3:00 p.m. He will look back on his 20 years as a professional in Japan and Europe, and we will report on what he will say about his future.
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"The rainy season has begun in northern Kyushu" Linear precipitation bands are expected in southern Kyushu and Shikoku
2024-06-17 12:02:00
Due to the influence of the front, rain is falling over a wide area in western Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on the morning of the 17th that the rainy season is likely to have begun in northern Kyushu. Meanwhile, a linear rain band is possible in southern Kyushu from the night of the 17th to the morning of the 18th, and in Shikoku in the morning of the 18th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising rivers.
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Scandinavian research institute: "60 more nuclear warheads deployed worldwide than last year"
2024-06-17 12:01:00
A Swedish research institute that analyzes the global military situation has published an annual report stating that Russia and China are apparently continuing to equip missiles with nuclear warheads, and that the number of nuclear warheads deployed in combat has increased by 60 from last year. The institute has sounded a warning that "we are living in one of the most dangerous times in the history of humankind."
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The LDP proposes a vote on the revision of the Political Funds Control Law to the CDP tomorrow at the House of Councillors Special Committee
2024-06-17 11:59:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Law, the Liberal Democratic Party proposed to the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan that the bill be voted on after Prime Minister Kishida is questioned at a special committee of the House of Councillors on the 18th. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan said that it would like to make a decision based on the Prime Minister's response and has decided not to vote, but to continue discussions.
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Orange smoke emerges from plating factory in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, evacuation orders issued
2024-06-17 11:59:00
Orange smoke has been leaking from an automobile plating factory in Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture since the morning of the 17th. It is believed to be the result of a chemical reaction, and police and fire departments are urging people working nearby to evacuate.
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China's main economic statistics for May: Industrial production slows and real estate investment remains negative
2024-06-17 11:52:00
China released key economic statistics for last month. While statistics showing consumption trends were strong due to increased travel demand over the long holiday period, industrial production growth slowed and investment in real estate development continued to decline significantly, raising concerns for the Chinese economy.
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Tokyo Women's Medical University: "Evaluating faculty hiring, promotions, and donations to alumni organizations"
2024-06-17 11:05:00
It has been revealed that Tokyo Women's Medical University has been evaluating the donations made to the alumni association when hiring or promoting graduates to faculty positions. The university is currently under investigation by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department over the accounting practices of the alumni association, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has asked them to investigate and report on this evaluation system.
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Nikkei average temporarily falls by more than 800 yen
2024-06-17 10:19:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 17th, the start of the week, the Nikkei average temporarily fell by more than 800 yen.
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JR Tokaido Line Tokyo-Atami and Keihin Tohoku Line Omiya-Ofuna are all suspended.
2024-06-17 09:44:00
According to JR East, due to a fatal accident that occurred at Tokyo Station just after 9:00 a.m. on the 17th, services have been suspended on all lines between Tokyo Station and Atami Station on the Tokaido Line, and between Omiya Station and Ofuna Station on the Keihin-Tohoku Line.
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Women's Golf US Tour Final Round Ayaka Furue 8th place
2024-06-17 09:38:00
The final round of the women's golf US Tour tournament was held in Michigan on the 16th, and Ayaka Furue, who started from 19th place, improved her score to finish in 8th place with a total of 12 under par.
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9 people injured, including a child, in shooting at Michigan park
2024-06-17 09:09:00
On the 15th, a shooting occurred in a park in Michigan, a Midwestern state in the United States, injuring nine people, including an 8-year-old boy. On the night of the 15th, two people were shot and killed in the southern state of Texas, and there have been a series of shootings in the United States this weekend.
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Hurdles in job-hunting selection process for students with disabilities: Consideration should be given to their circumstances
2024-06-17 08:17:00
According to government rules, companies are now conducting job interviews for university students who will graduate next spring, and recruitment activities are now in full swing. Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is home to the only national university in Japan for students with disabilities, but some companies are calling for consideration given to individual circumstances as there are hurdles in the selection process.
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Heavy rains expected in Amami and western Japan, mainly on the Pacific coast of eastern Japan
2024-06-17 07:26:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected to fall mainly in the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, western Japan, and the Pacific coast of eastern Japan through the 18th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.
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Noto Peninsula earthquake: Local residents exchange opinions on reconstruction issues, etc., Wajima, Ishikawa
2024-06-17 06:38:00
A workshop where local residents could exchange opinions on issues surrounding the recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and future urban development was held in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture on the 16th.
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Dodgers Shohei Ohtani hits 19th solo home run in two consecutive at-bats
2024-06-17 06:36:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, Major League Baseball, hit his 18th solo home run of the season in a game against the Royals on the 16th, his first in four games. Ohtani, who started as the second batter and designated hitter, hit a softly placed ball in his second at-bat in the third inning with one out and no runners on base, and hit it to the back of center field. The ball had a speed of 183.9 km/h and a distance of 137.4 m. In his third at-bat in the sixth inning, he pulled the first curveball and hit his 19th solo home run in two consecutive at-bats, sending it into the right field stands.
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Israeli military announces temporary halt to military activities in southern Gaza, but could it be an offensive?
2024-06-17 06:21:00
While the Israeli military announced that it would temporarily halt military activities along a main road in the southern Gaza Strip to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid, local media reported that attacks continued across a wide area of the Gaza Strip on the 16th, resulting in casualties, and it appears that the Israeli military is stepping up its offensive.
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Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto placed on injured list for first time since moving to major league baseball
2024-06-17 05:34:00
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to tightness in his right arm. This is the first time Yamamoto has been placed on the injured list since moving to the major leagues.
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The battle between ruling and opposition parties over amendments to the Political Funds Control Law reaches its most critical point this week
2024-06-17 05:08:00
With less than a week until the end of the Diet session, the Liberal Democratic Party is hoping to pass its bill to amend the Political Funds Control Law as early as the 19th. Meanwhile, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) is planning to wait until the results of the party leaders' debate before deciding to submit a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet, claiming that the LDP bill is insufficient. This week will be the climax of the battle between the ruling and opposition parties.
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Okinawa Prefectural Election: Prefectural ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki fails to secure majority
2024-06-17 04:55:00
In the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly election held on the 16th, the ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki failed to secure a majority. Governor Tamaki will now be forced to manage the prefecture in a tough manner.
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