2024-09-19 21:58:00
A large rally was held in Tokyo ahead of the verdict being handed down on the 26th of this month in the retrial of Hakamada Iwao, whose death sentence was finalized for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago. Hakamada's sister, Hideko, and others called for the law regarding retrials to be revised in light of the verdict.
2024-09-19 21:49:00
Regarding the ocean release of treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the government is considering expanding the monitoring that is being conducted under the IAEA framework. Based on this, coordination is also expected to be made with China to resume imports of Japanese fishery products.
2024-09-19 21:40:00
A committee of experts has recommended that the 23 people who died in Ishikawa Prefecture after the Noto Peninsula earthquake be recognized as disaster-related deaths. If the local government officially recognizes them, the death toll from the Noto Peninsula earthquake is expected to rise to 399.
2024-09-19 21:23:00
Ahead of the announcement of this year's Nobel Prizes, which begins on the 7th of next month, a British academic information service company has announced 22 researchers who are considered likely to win the prize, including Distinguished Professor Kazunari Domen of the University of Tokyo and Okihide Hikosaka of the National Institutes of Health in the United States.
2024-09-19 21:20:00
Regarding the Kursk Oblast in western Russia, where Ukrainian forces are continuing their cross-border attack, a Ukrainian military spokesman claimed that they are preventing a Russian counterattack, but the Russian army has announced that it has recaptured new villages, and it appears that fierce fighting is continuing.
2024-09-19 21:11:00
The test removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 has been suspended since the 17th due to a malfunction of the device's camera, and TEPCO has decided to temporarily return the device, which is inside the containment vessel containing the debris, to the outside for a detailed examination in order to identify the cause. The plan is to return the device over the next week, then investigate the cause and take measures, and it may take a long time before work can resume.
2024-09-19 20:44:00
The National Institute of Sports Sciences had been conducting research into the relationship between athletes' genes and their aptitude for sports, but after criticism that the research could lead to discrimination and selection, the institute has suspended the research and announced its intention to focus only on genetic research related to doping tests.
2024-09-19 19:33:00
Nintendo, together with The Pokemon Company, which handles the Pokemon brand, has announced that it has filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court against the developer of the game "Palworld," released in January of this year, seeking an injunction against the infringing acts and compensation for damages, alleging that the game infringes multiple patent rights.
2024-09-19 19:14:00
The LDP presidential election is now in the middle stage as it is now on its eighth day of campaigning, and the nine candidates are stepping up efforts to expand their support ahead of next week's vote.
2024-09-19 19:05:00
According to Shizuoka City, at around 10 am on the 19th, a slope collapsed beside a forest road in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, blocking the road. As a result, at least 148 people, including climbers staying at the nearby Sawarajima Lodge and construction workers, are isolated. No one was injured, but one person who complained of feeling unwell was taken to hospital by helicopter. The slope collapsed near a site where restoration work was being carried out following damage from the typhoon two years ago. Shizuoka City has set up a disaster response headquarters to respond to the situation.
2024-09-19 18:39:00
Unseasonably hot weather continues, with temperatures reaching dangerously high levels of over 38°C in Kyushu on the 19th. Dangerously hot weather is expected to continue in some areas on the 20th, so please continue to take measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-09-19 18:36:00
The number of new condominiums released in the Tokyo metropolitan area last month was roughly half that of the same month last year, due to a shortage of workers on site and soaring prices.
2024-09-19 18:32:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's leadership election is drawing to an end with only four days to go until the voting day. On the 19th, the four candidates each worked to expand their support.
2024-09-19 18:16:00
A 24-year-old father from Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of murder after he killed his newborn daughter by drowning her in the bathtub water at home two years ago.
2024-09-19 17:57:00
In a lawsuit filed by the family of a bedridden elderly woman in her 60s who worked as a live-in housekeeper, the government has overturned the ruling of the first instance and ruled that her death was an industrial accident, arguing that it was unfair that her death was not recognized as an industrial accident when she worked long hours. According to the plaintiff's lawyer, it is unusual for an industrial accident to be recognized for an individually contracted housekeeper.
2024-09-19 17:53:00
On the 19th, supporters of the plaintiffs met with Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare officials to ask them to abandon the appeal of the Nagasaki District Court's ruling this month that recognized some atomic bomb survivors as atomic bomb victims. They also called for the establishment of a council for discussions between the parties involved and the government toward providing relief to all atomic bomb survivors.
2024-09-19 17:51:00
The footage was taken around 3:30 p.m. on the 19th on the grounds of a vocational school in Hachioji, Tokyo.
2024-09-19 17:08:00
Following the revelation of irregularities, including data tampering, in maintenance work on Tokyo Metro trains, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has begun a special safety audit based on the Railway Business Act of the group company that was carrying out the maintenance.
2024-09-19 16:48:00
In connection with a series of robberies at homes in the mountains in four prefectures, including Nagano, police re-arrested two Vietnamese nationals on suspicion of robbery and assault on the 19th for breaking into a home in Matsumoto City in May of this year, assaulting the man who lived there, and stealing his cash.
2024-09-19 15:45:00
In a public opinion poll conducted by a private organization in South Korea, the percentage of people who said they had a good impression of Japan was the highest since the survey began in 2013.
2024-09-19 15:33:00
The US FBI and other agencies announced that Iranian hackers had stolen information from former President Trump's campaign and sent it unilaterally to President Biden's campaign in an attempt to interfere in the presidential election. They are on high alert, saying, "As November approaches, foreign powers are stepping up their activities to try to influence the election."
2024-09-19 14:08:00
A change in the color of the seawater around Sumisujima, an undersea volcano in the Izu Islands, has been confirmed, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an eruption warning for the surrounding waters, citing the risk of an undersea eruption, and urging ships sailing through the area to be vigilant.
2024-09-19 13:33:00
Former U.S. President Trump held a campaign rally in New York State and, despite drawing criticism for his remarks that "immigrants are eating pets," spent a lot of time discussing immigration policy, making his confrontational stance clear once again by saying, "I will protect our country, but Vice President Harris will surrender it."
2024-09-19 12:41:00
Komeito Leader Yamaguchi expressed his hope that Secretary-General Ishii's appointment as the new leader would create a fresh party structure, and called for the party to respond appropriately to policy issues that the public expects, such as measures to combat rising prices.
2024-09-19 12:32:00
According to a survey by the National Police Agency, the number of traffic violations committed by users of "electric scooters," which became available to drivers without a driver's license under certain conditions in July last year, has reached over 25,000 in a single year. With a rise in serious violations, such as drunk driving, the National Police Agency is calling for strict adherence to traffic rules once again.
2024-09-19 12:30:00
In the case where a tourist boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula two years ago, leaving a total of 20 people dead and six missing, and the president of the operating company arrested on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death, the Japan Coast Guard revealed that there was a hole in the wall separating the storehouse and engine room below the deck of the sunken boat. It is believed that water spread throughout the boat through the hole, and the Japan Coast Guard is currently investigating how the hole came about, including questioning the president.
2024-09-19 12:24:00
A 59-year-old employee who essentially runs a company that manufactures medical equipment parts in Hachioji, Tokyo, has been accused by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau of concealing more than 210 million yen in income earned mainly from exports to China, and evading approximately 50 million yen in taxes.
2024-09-19 12:23:00
In Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, known for its scorching hot summers, a giant temperature display board has completed its role for the season and has been removed.
2024-09-19 12:06:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has arrested three company executives in Tokyo on suspicion of violating the Investment Law for allegedly lending money at high interest rates through a method known as "advance purchase," disguised as the sale and purchase of unwanted used goods.
2024-09-19 11:41:00
In response to the allegations against Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture over power harassment, various factions in the prefectural assembly are planning to submit a motion of no confidence at the regular assembly that opened on the 19th, and pass it unanimously. Meanwhile, Governor Saito stated at the plenary session that he would "make every effort to restore trust," emphasizing his desire to continue in office.
2024-09-19 11:06:00
On the morning of the 19th, Typhoon Hagibis formed off the coast of the Indochina Peninsula. It is not expected to have a direct impact on Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging ships passing through the area to be cautious.
2024-09-19 09:24:00
Rugby League One team Mie Honda Heat has decided to move its base from Suzuka, Mie to Tochigi from the season starting the year after next, due to operational issues such as sluggish attendance numbers, according to an interview with a related person. The team will make an announcement about this policy on the 19th.
2024-09-19 09:19:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers practiced in the bullpen before the game against the Marlins on the 18th, throwing 30 pitches, the most since his surgery.
2024-09-19 09:15:00
On the 19th, the Tokyo stock market saw a rise in the Nikkei average by more than 800 yen as buy orders were placed for a wide range of stocks in response to the view that the US central bank, the Federal Reserve Board, would bolster the US economy after it decided to implement a significant interest rate cut.
2024-09-19 09:11:00
According to JR East, the Tohoku Shinkansen has been suspended on both lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station since around 8:07 a.m. due to a train inspection between Furukawa Station and Sendai Station in Miyagi Prefecture. JR said that the coupling between the "Hayabusa" and "Komachi" trains came off while the trains were in motion, and they are currently investigating the details of the situation. They said that there is no prospect of the trains resuming operation.
2024-09-19 08:10:00
Several Russian media outlets have reported that in relation to the release of treated water accumulating at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, the head of Russia's health authority has stated that fish caught in the sea around the nuclear plant are safe, but that restrictions on imports of Japanese seafood will continue as a precautionary measure.
2024-09-19 08:07:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, who started as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter in the game against the Marlins on the 18th, hit a single to left field in his first at-bat in the first inning, and successfully stole second base on the next batter's first pitch, bringing his total stolen bases for the season to 49. This was Ohtani's first stolen base in six games, and he is now two home runs and one stolen base away from achieving the 50-50 milestone of hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases, the first achievement in major league history.
2024-09-19 07:35:00
The heat will remain strong in western and eastern Japan on the 19th, with some areas expected to reach scorching temperatures of over 35 degrees. Please continue to take measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-09-19 07:27:00
On the morning of the 19th, North Korea announced through state media that it had successfully conducted a test launch of a new tactical ballistic missile, the Hwasong-11, on the 18th, which is said to be capable of carrying a 4.5-ton class super-large warhead. It also said it had tested a new cruise missile, with General Secretary Kim Jong Un also in attendance. The South Korean military revealed that North Korea had fired several short-range ballistic missiles from South Pyongan Province toward the northeast on the 18th, and the announcement is likely a reference to this.
2024-09-19 07:02:00
In a northwestern Russian province, a Ukrainian military drone attack occurred, and debris from the downed drone fell on an ammunition depot, causing a fire. Ukrainian media reports that the depot is believed to have been used to store ballistic missiles for Russian military attacks on Ukraine.
2024-09-19 06:52:00
In Lebanon, communication equipment exploded in various places on the 18th, following the explosion on the 17th, with the Ministry of Health reporting that 14 people were killed and more than 450 were injured. The Lebanese-based Shiite Islamic organization Hezbollah has hinted at retaliation against Israel in response to the explosion on the 17th, raising concerns about rising tensions.
2024-09-19 06:46:00
The US Federal Reserve Board held a meeting to decide monetary policy and announced on the 18th that it had decided to cut interest rates by 0.5%. The rate cut was twice the usual amount, and the Fed decided to make a significant cut in light of the risk of a further slowdown in the labor market. This was the first rate cut in four and a half years, and marked a major turning point in the Fed's monetary policy.
2024-09-19 06:33:00
Following the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan will hold a meeting to decide on monetary policy from the 19th. Many within the Bank of Japan believe that the recent appreciation of the yen has reduced the risk of prices rising more than expected, and there is a growing view in the financial markets that the Bank of Japan will keep its policy interest rate unchanged at this meeting.
2024-09-19 06:11:00
Amid a series of problems involving insurance agents, including the leaking of customer information, an industry association for life insurance companies has decided to investigate whether the sales commissions paid to agents are structured in a way that encourages them to prioritize the sale of only their own company's products.
2024-09-19 04:50:00
On the 18th, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China, a 10-year-old boy attending a Japanese school was attacked by a man with a knife. The local Japanese Consulate General said that the boy's condition was "serious and unpredictable."
2024-09-19 04:36:00
Regarding the issue of Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito being accused of power harassment, each party in the prefectural assembly plans to submit a motion of no confidence at the regular assembly on the 19th and pass it unanimously. Governor Saito has repeatedly expressed his desire to continue in his position, so the biggest focus will be on how to respond if the motion is passed.
