2024-11-01 22:42:00
On November 1st, when crimes such as using a cell phone while riding a bicycle, or "distracted driving," were made subject to new penalties, there was intensive enforcement of policing of bicycle violations in Tokyo.
2024-11-01 22:27:00
Heavy rain is falling in northern Kyushu. Extremely warm and humid air is flowing in for this time of year, so very heavy rain is expected to fall in western and eastern Japan over the next 2 days, and caution is needed against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas. Weather forecaster Kimiji Saida explained this on News Watch 9 on November 1st. The video is 2 minutes and 23 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-11-01 21:57:00
A 29-year-old suspect who worked in sales at the major securities firm Nomura Securities was arrested in July this year for allegedly giving a couple in their 80s a sleeping pill, setting the house on fire and stealing a large amount of cash from them at a home in Hiroshima City. Police are investigating the possibility that he may have been aware of the financial situation of the couple, who were his clients, through his work. When questioned, he reportedly said, "I stole the cash, but I did not set the house on fire."
2024-11-01 21:55:00
In southwestern Pakistan, a motorcycle parked near a police vehicle exploded, killing seven people, including five children on their way to school, and injuring 15. Local police are investigating the details of the incident, which they believe to be a terrorist bomb attack targeting police.
2024-11-01 21:46:00
The US employment statistics for October, which will affect the yen and stock prices, were released, showing that the number of non-agricultural employees increased by 12,000 from the previous month, but this was well below market expectations of an increase of around 100,000. The unemployment rate was 4.1%, the same as the previous month.
2024-11-01 21:17:00
With one day marking one month since the inauguration of the Ishiba Cabinet, Prime Minister Ishiba has expressed his intention to humbly accept the public will expressed in the recent House of Representatives election and to run the government carefully.
2024-11-01 20:53:00
Japan and the European Union, mindful of the actions of Russia and China, said they both face attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force, and agreed to strengthen cooperation in all areas related to security. They have drawn up a document of agreement that includes the establishment of a framework for director-general-level dialogue between foreign and defense authorities.
2024-11-01 20:17:00
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co. announced that it had confirmed a data leak in which an employee seconded to an insurance agency sent customer information of a competing company to the company via email. There have been a series of data leaks related to agencies in the life insurance industry.
2024-11-01 20:12:00
Kagoshima Prefectural Police Chief Akira Nogawa, who has been hit by a series of scandals including the leak of information by a former senior official, held a press conference prior to leaving his post and said, "I regret that I was unable to clear up the doubts that remain among the people of the prefecture during my term in office."
2024-11-01 19:56:00
Meetings between Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son-ni, who is visiting Moscow, began on the 1st. The talks are expected to discuss issues such as the dispatch of North Korean troops to Russia and the treaty signed by the two countries that stipulates military support in the event of an emergency.
2024-11-01 19:54:00
The government has set up a preparatory office to establish a Disaster Prevention Agency, and Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed officials to steadily advance preparations with the aim of establishing the agency within fiscal 2026, citing the need to quickly establish a disaster prevention system that prioritizes human life.
2024-11-01 19:33:00
Due to factors such as bad weather, supplies of orange juice, which is the raw material for orange juice, have decreased and prices have risen sharply, so McDonald's Japan, a major hamburger chain, has announced that it will suspend sales of some sizes of orange juice drinks.
2024-11-01 19:24:00
A subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings, which handles electronic components, has been found to have falsified data when registering materials for components with a certification body, resulting in 93 confirmed cases of misconduct. The company's top management has said they will voluntarily give up part of their executive compensation.
2024-11-01 19:10:00
In a real estate fraud case targeting elderly people with dementia, detailed methods of fraud, such as the name lists and telephone manuals used by the companies that were arrested, have come to light. These methods reveal that not only people with dementia, but also people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is considered to be one step away from dementia, and others whose judgment and memory abilities are beginning to decline, are being targeted.
2024-11-01 19:06:00
A 34-year-old man was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for driving a moped while drunk. Mopeds are pedal-equipped two-wheelers that are self-propelled by electric motors, and while they can be ridden casually with a driver's license, the police are stepping up their crackdown due to a series of accidents and violations.
2024-11-01 18:36:00
November 1st marks 10 months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Approximately 91,000 homes were damaged in Ishikawa Prefecture, and support for the reconstruction of these homes is still needed.
2024-11-01 18:16:00
At a press conference announcing its financial results on the 1st, major securities firm Nomura Holdings acknowledged that the suspect arrested in Hiroshima for allegedly giving an 80-year-old couple in their 20s a sleeping drug, setting their house on fire and stealing their cash was an employee of Nomura Securities, and said it was "extremely regrettable."
2024-11-01 18:05:00
In Europe, there are concerns that the economy could be hit hard if Trump, who has pledged to impose tariffs of 10 to 20 percent on foreign imports, is elected.
2024-11-01 17:55:00
Nishio Kanji, a critic known as a conservative debater and the founding chairman of the Society for History Textbook Reform, passed away on November 1st from old age in a hospital in Tokyo. He was 89 years old.
2024-11-01 17:51:00
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, a major trust bank, announced that it has discovered a case in which a former employee was suspected of insider trading while working at the trust bank. The bank will fully cooperate with any investigations and inquiries by the relevant authorities, and will set up an investigative committee to confirm the facts. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank President Kazuya Oyama will hold a press conference at 6pm to explain the details of the case and how it came to light.
2024-11-01 17:41:00
On the night of the 31st, a female YouTuber was arrested by police on suspicion of attempted murder after she stabbed a male YouTuber living in an apartment in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, in the neck with scissors, causing injury. Police are investigating the case, believing that the two were having trouble over video distribution. The suspect has denied the charges during questioning.
2024-11-01 17:36:00
With the ruling party falling short of a majority in the House of Representatives, the secretaries-general of the Komeito Party and the Democratic Party for the People met and agreed to continue discussions on issues such as a review of the "1.03 million yen barrier" that the Democratic Party for the People has been advocating.
2024-11-01 17:13:00
The possibility has emerged that changes in living environment due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake may be affecting the cognitive function of the elderly. A research group surveyed over 800 elderly people in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and found that 30% of them reported that they had become more forgetful compared to before the earthquake. The research group concluded that "cognitive function is likely to have declined due to reduced interaction with those around them after the earthquake."
2024-11-01 16:26:00
In the US presidential election, a comedian who appeared at a rally for former Republican President Trump is facing an exchange of criticism over his comment about the commonwealth of Puerto Rico as a "garbage island." Meanwhile, Puerto Rican singer Jennifer Lopez appeared at a Democratic rally to voice her support for Vice President Harris.
2024-11-01 15:57:00
In preparation for drawing up next year's budget, an advisory body to the Minister of Finance discussed how to support the domestic semiconductor industry, with both the Ministry of Finance and committee members repeatedly expressing the need for a multi-year medium- to long-term strategy and encouraging investment from the private sector.
2024-11-01 15:45:00
Regarding the issue of water containing PFAS, a type of organic fluorine-containing chemical compound some of which are considered hazardous, suspected to have leaked from the U.S. Yokota Air Base, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducted an investigation of a nearby river and found that levels at all points were below the national provisional target values.
2024-11-01 15:28:00
The LDP will be operating with a total of 197 members, including six people who ran as independents and were elected in the recent House of Representatives election, in addition to the members of the factions that work together in the Diet.
2024-11-01 15:22:00
In response to the rise in rice prices, Royal Holdings, a major restaurant chain, has announced that it will raise the prices of rice-based menu items at its tempura bowl chain and other restaurants by 20 yen to 80 yen.
2024-11-01 15:02:00
At a conference of representatives from each faction following the House of Representatives election, the ruling party proposed that the speaker be selected from the Liberal Democratic Party, which is the largest party in the country, in line with tradition. However, the opposition party argued that there have been exceptions in the past, and no compromise was reached, so it was decided that discussions would continue.
2024-11-01 14:52:00
As of the 1st, 144 nursing care business operators have gone bankrupt this year, the highest number ever recorded, surpassing the previous record of 2022. This is believed to be due to a shortage of nursing care staff, and the credit research company that compiled the statistics said, "If support is not strengthened, there is a concern that the number of areas where nursing care is unavailable will increase."
2024-11-01 14:16:00
The Japan Shogi Association has announced that the women's title match "Kurashiki Fujika Tournament" three-match series, which was scheduled to begin on November 5th, will be postponed due to the health of five-time women's champion Kana Fukuma, who will be defending her title. Fukuma is currently pregnant, and the three-match series will be held after mid-February next year, when she returns from her maternity leave.
2024-11-01 14:04:00
Nagasaki prefecture and city will begin accepting applications from December for a new medical expense subsidy program for "atomic bomb survivors" in Nagasaki, who are not recognized as atomic bomb survivors.
2024-11-01 13:37:00
About 40 people were injured when a boat carrying construction workers collided with a pier at a ferry dock in central Hong Kong.
2024-11-01 13:26:00
Regarding discussions surrounding the tax system, including a review of the so-called 1.03 million yen annual income barrier, Finance Minister Kato expressed the view that a comprehensive review is needed, taking into account the impact on tax revenue, etc.
2024-11-01 13:24:00
Regarding the Financial Services Agency's order to pay a penalty of over 21 million yen to Nomura Securities, the largest securities firm in Japan, for fraudulently manipulating prices in Japanese government bond futures trading, Minister of Finance Katsuyuki Kato has indicated his intention to check the company's implementation of measures to prevent recurrence.
2024-11-01 13:15:00
It has been officially decided that Prince and Princess Akishino will make an official visit to Turkey on December 3rd, marking the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Turkey.
2024-11-01 13:14:00
American IT giant Apple's financial results for the three months ending in September this year showed a 36% drop in net profit compared to the same period last year, due to the need to book expenses following a ruling by the European Court of Justice on back taxes.
2024-11-01 12:50:00
With just five days until the US presidential election, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are holding rallies in battleground states in the western US, criticizing each other, intensifying the final battle.
2024-11-01 12:37:00
The Los Angeles Dodgers, a major league baseball team that won the World Series for the first time in four years, returned to their home base of Los Angeles on the 31st, the day after the victory. The city continues to relive the victory with many fans buying commemorative goods.
2024-11-01 12:20:00
While Tokyo's Shibuya Ward called on people not to come to the city for Halloween, the area around Shibuya Station was seen to be crowded on the evening of Halloween day, October 31st, with about 20% more people visiting than last year.
2024-11-01 12:15:00
The secretaries-general of the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People met and agreed to discuss how to cooperate on individual issues in future Diet responses. They agreed that political reform is necessary, and agreed to hold a meeting between the party leaders, Noda and Tamaki, next week.
2024-11-01 11:58:00
Following the damage to water pipes caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January this year, resulting in widespread water outages, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted a survey of earthquake-proofing of water pipes and other facilities nationwide. The survey revealed that only 15% of important facilities nationwide, such as evacuation centers and hospitals, had both upper and lower water pipes earthquake-proofed.
2024-11-01 11:21:00
A law protecting freelance workers came into effect on November 1st, and a labor union has launched a new organization to help freelancers who suffer injuries on the job receive compensation under the national workers' accident compensation insurance.
2024-11-01 11:20:00
Sales of New Year's postcards for next year, Reiwa 7, began at post offices nationwide on the 1st. Postcard prices have been raised to 85 yen, and Japan Post is anticipating a drop in demand and will sell 25% fewer postcards than last year.
2024-11-01 11:12:00
On the morning of the 1st, a woman in her 50s believed to be an employee was found collapsed at a hotel in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, and was confirmed dead on the spot. According to investigators, her wrists had been tied, and the police are investigating the case as a murder.
2024-11-01 09:14:00
On the 1st, the Tokyo stock market saw sell orders for a wide range of stocks, following a sharp drop in the Nasdaq stock index, which is dominated by technology-related stocks, on the New York market on the 31st, and the strengthening of the yen in the foreign exchange market, causing the Nikkei average to temporarily fall by more than 800 yen.
2024-11-01 08:53:00
American semiconductor manufacturer Intel announced its financial results for the three months ending in September this year, posting a final deficit of approximately 2.5 trillion yen in Japanese yen. The main reason for this was a decline in demand for its own products due to fierce competition in the semiconductor industry.
2024-11-01 06:49:00
Rain is falling mainly in western Japan, including Kyushu and Shikoku, due to the influence of Typhoon 21. The typhoon will turn into a tropical depression on the night of the 1st and move eastward with a front, so heavy rain is likely to fall in western Japan through the 2nd and in eastern Japan from the 2nd to the 3rd. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-11-01 06:35:00
The Rodong Sinmun, the newspaper of the Workers' Party of North Korea, reported on November 1 that a test launch of the latest ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile), the Hwasong-19, was conducted on October 31 in the presence of General Secretary Kim Jong Un. This is the first time that the launch of the Hwasong-19 has been reported.
2024-11-01 06:17:00
Heavy rains that hit widespread areas of eastern Spain in late October have caused flooding, with more than 150 deaths confirmed so far, and search and rescue efforts are ongoing in the area.
2024-11-01 05:43:00
While Tokyo's Shibuya Ward appealed for people not to come to the city for Halloween, the area around Shibuya Station was crowded with many young people and foreigners. Some people were drinking on the streets, which is prohibited by ordinance, but the ward said there were no major problems.
2024-11-01 05:25:00
With the ruling coalition losing control of the House of Representatives, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People will hold policy-specific discussions. The Democratic Party for the People plans to call for a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen barrier," and the focus will be on whether the two parties can find common ground.
2024-11-01 04:06:00
The law regarding bicycles will change from the 1st. Using a mobile phone while riding a bicycle, known as "distracted driving," and riding a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol will be subject to penalties, and the police will work to publicize the changes and crack down on serious violations.
