2023-10-04 23:22:00
On the night of the 4th, three bears, believed to be a parent and child, were seen entering the grounds of a factory in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Police and others are on alert as there is a possibility that he may remain on the premises.
2023-10-04 22:10:00
Due to the developing low pressure system and front, extremely strong winds will blow in northern Japan from the night of the 5th to the 6th, and the sea is expected to be battered. Atmospheric conditions are becoming extremely unstable, and there is a risk of heavy rain accompanied by lightning, especially in northern Japan.The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of strong winds, high waves, landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river waters. .
2023-10-04 20:33:00
In September, the Saitama District Public Prosecutor's Office charged a 75-year-old driver with negligent driving resulting in death and injury after two residents of a nursing home in Saitama City were hit by the facility's shuttle vehicle and died.
2023-10-04 20:16:00
Regarding overseas pavilions at the Osaka/Kansai Expo, at least one country has indicated its intention to abandon the method of constructing the pavilion on its own and switch to a method in which multiple countries enter a building constructed by the Expo Association, which is the organizer. This was discovered through interviews with the people involved.
2023-10-04 19:51:00
On the 4th, companies and groups exhibiting ``private pavilions'' at the Osaka/Kansai Expo explained the concept of their exhibits. All of the content uses the latest technology to solve problems and makes people think about ``life.''
2023-10-04 19:31:00
On the morning of the 4th, three bears entered a tatami work shed in the center of Misato Town, Akita Prefecture. Unable to exterminate it by sunset, police decided to close the door to the hut and continue monitoring.
2023-10-04 19:11:00
It has been revealed that the Labor Standards Inspection Office has recognized an injury sustained by a freelance driver for the online shopping giant Amazon as a work-related accident during a delivery. Lawyers supporting the incident believe this is the first time in the country that an Amazon delivery worker has been certified as a worker's compensation worker.
2023-10-04 19:11:00
A police interview revealed that the driver who was arrested in an accident in Kyoto City on the 2nd in which three elementary school students were hit and injured by a car explained that the drink had fallen over and he was trying to pick it up. I did. Police have released the driver and are conducting a voluntary investigation.
2023-10-04 19:00:00
When Johnny's Office held a press conference on the 2nd regarding the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, the company that was entrusted with managing the press conference posted the names and photos of multiple reporters and freelance journalists. Interviews with people involved revealed that he had brought a ``no-no'' list to the venue, which prevented him from asking questions. The list includes reporters who continued to raise their hands at press conferences but were not nominated, and an expert on corporate crisis management said, ``Even though they say they will give a sincere explanation, I get the impression that their actual actions are different.'' "I think this is an inappropriate way to handle public relations."
2023-10-04 18:55:00
With the amount of damage caused by fraudulent credit card use at an all-time high, the Metropolitan Police Department issued a call for damage prevention in Tokyo on the 4th.
2023-10-04 18:49:00
On the morning of the 4th, operations on the Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen were temporarily suspended, affecting approximately 16,700 passengers and others. JR East announced that the cause was a mistake in the maintenance of its earthquake observation system, which had been underway since the morning of the 4th, and a function that automatically shuts down operations in the event of an earthquake was activated.
2023-10-04 18:48:00
On the night of the 3rd, a small boat collided with a breakwater at a fishing port in Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture, injuring seven people, including a 7-year-old boy. The 58-year-old captain who was piloting the ship said that he had drunk alcohol at a dinner before boarding the ship, and the Japan Coast Guard is investigating the situation in detail.
2023-10-04 18:36:00
Tokyo Nerima Ward held a press conference on the 4th after it was discovered that the payment of withholding income tax levied on employee bonuses was delayed for three years due to a mistake on the part of the ward, resulting in an additional 37 million yen being collected from the tax office. He apologized and said, ``I have greatly lost trust in the ward administration.''
2023-10-04 18:26:00
Police and operating companies have made it difficult to distinguish between the ``tracks'' and ``roads'' of the LRT (a next-generation streetcar) connecting Utsunomiya City and Haga Town in Tochigi Prefecture, which opened this summer. We decided to renovate it.
2023-10-04 17:57:00
Dogs are aging due to advances in medical care and improved breeding environments, including improvements in food. According to the Pet Food Association, a company that manufactures and sells pet food, the average lifespan of a dog was 13.87 years in 2010. Last year, it was 14.76 years old, an increase of about 1 year in the past 10 years, or about 4 years in human terms. Under these circumstances, the number of dogs that require care is increasing due to the aging of the population, and some facilities provide paid care for dogs on behalf of owners who are no longer able to care for them.
2023-10-04 17:31:00
On the 3rd, members of a group of former entertainers who complained about sexual assault caused by Johnny Kitagawa met for the first time with President Noriyuki Higashiyama and Julie Fujishima, and received an apology from them. .
2023-10-04 17:16:00
Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Kobayashi said that there is still little material available to evaluate the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, and that Johnny's Office has announced new policies such as compensation for victims. We recognized that we need to pay close attention to this issue.
2023-10-04 17:10:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa Prefecture to Henoko, Nago City, the national government has issued "instructions" to the prefecture to approve the construction by a deadline of the 4th. Governor Tamaki has gathered executives after the prefectural assembly meeting and is proceeding with discussions toward a final decision, including the possibility of postponing the decision within the next four days.
2023-10-04 16:59:00
On the morning of the 4th, three bears entered a tatami-making workshop in the center of Misato Town, Akita Prefecture. Since then, it has been confirmed that there is a bear inside the building, so police are restricting access to the area.
2023-10-04 16:50:00
In an effort to decarbonize commercial vehicles, Yokohama City has entered into an agreement with a major automaker to promote the spread of next-generation vehicles, including the introduction of electric vehicles for route buses.
2023-10-04 16:24:00
Due to the wind direction that tends to blow in autumn, there is a risk of an increase in accidents during marine leisure activities such as SUP, where you paddle while standing on a board, so this is a course where coast guard officers learn precautions by actually experiencing SUP. A meeting was held in Yokohama on the 4th.
2023-10-04 15:55:00
Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly sending powder containing ginseng ingredients to elderly people in Chiba Prefecture and defrauding them of cash using the so-called ``delivery business method,'' in which products they did not order were sent to them without their permission. I did. Police believe that he used similar tactics to defraud over 400 people across the country out of cash and are investigating the matter in detail.
2023-10-04 15:28:00
In order to expand the export of Nagano-produced ingredients, a French ingredients researcher invited by the prefecture visited a wasabi farm in Azumino City for three days to explore the possibility of incorporating wasabi into French cuisine.
2023-10-04 14:17:00
On the morning of the 4th, a 72-year-old man who was picking mushrooms in Happo Town, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to his face and head. This year, 30 people have been injured by bears in Akita Prefecture, a new record high, and the prefecture and police are calling for caution.
2023-10-04 14:04:00
On the morning of the 4th, three bears entered a tatami-making workshop in the center of Misato Town, Akita Prefecture. Since then, it has been confirmed that there is a bear inside the building, so police are restricting access to the area.
2023-10-04 13:07:00
It has been learned that Misato Town, Nara Prefecture, has been investigated by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department on suspicion of fraudulent bidding for construction work ordered by the town. The mayor of Misato Town said, ``We take the search seriously and will cooperate with the investigation.''
2023-10-04 12:32:00
The owner of a sex shop was arrested on suspicion of encouraging illegal employment of five Thai nationals who had entered the country under false pretenses for tourist purposes.
2023-10-04 12:27:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Fire and Disaster Management Agency has revealed that during the unseasonably hot week ending on the 1st of this month, the number of people taken to hospitals due to heatstroke was the highest ever for this period. .
2023-10-04 12:25:00
A 21-year-old mother was arrested for abandoning the body of her stillborn baby at her home in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, around May this year.
2023-10-04 12:21:00
During a criminal trial held in July at the Okayama District Court, a male university student from Yokohama was sent to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of obstructing business by fraudulent means for distributing the audio of the courtroom exchanges on SNS. One university student was an acquaintance of the defendant who was in the courtroom, and said, ``I thought it was interesting because people who couldn't come to the courthouse could learn about the contents.''
2023-10-04 12:08:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa Prefecture to Henoko, Nago City, the national government has issued an ``instruction'' to the prefecture to approve the construction by a deadline of the 4th. Governor Tamaki plans to hold discussions with his executives after the prefectural assembly meeting ends on the 4th in order to make a final decision.
2023-10-04 11:54:00
The number of applications for welfare assistance for July was announced on the 4th, and totaled more than 22,600 nationwide, an increase of 2.8% compared to July last year. This is the seventh consecutive month that the number has exceeded the same month of the previous year.
2023-10-04 11:41:00
A steel beam fell at a building construction site near the Yaesu Exit of JR Tokyo Station, killing and injuring five workers.The strength of the foundation supporting the steel beam from below during construction may have been insufficient. This was revealed through interviews with investigators.
2023-10-04 11:19:00
By July this year, nearly half of the more than 1,000 people arrested by police across the country for acting as cash receivers or withdrawers in special scams are believed to have been motivated by applying for ``dark part-time jobs'' such as on SNS. This was discovered through an investigation by the National Police Agency.
2023-10-04 10:18:00
Investigators have learned that three suspects have been arrested for sending goods to elderly people in Chiba Prefecture and defrauding them of cash using the so-called ``delivery business method,'' in which unordered items are sent without permission. I found out through the interview. Police believe that he used similar tactics to defraud over 400 people across the country out of cash and are investigating the matter in detail.
2023-10-04 10:15:00
The Tohoku Shinkansen had been suspended on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station due to a power outage, but has resumed operations. In addition, due to this power outage, the Hokuriku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station, but both have now resumed operations.
2023-10-04 10:00:00
As of 10 a.m., the Tohoku Shinkansen has suspended operations on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station due to the power outage. In connection with this power outage, the Hokuriku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen have also suspended operations on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station. In either case, there is no prospect of restarting operations.
2023-10-04 08:08:00
In Tokyo's Nerima Ward, the payment of the withholding income tax levied on employees' bonuses was delayed for three years due to a mistake on the part of the ward, resulting in an additional 37 million yen being collected by the tax office. The ward plans to seek compensation from the manager in charge for the damage.
2023-10-04 07:40:00
On the night of the 3rd, a small boat collided with the breakwater of a fishing port in Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture, injuring seven of the 14 people on board, including children. There are no life-threatening injuries in either case, and the Japan Coast Guard and other authorities are investigating the situation in detail.
2023-10-04 07:30:00
Large and strong Typhoon No. 14 is moving northwest over the sea south of Okinawa, and is currently closest to the Ishigaki Island region. The Japan Meteorological Observatory is warning people to be wary of high waves accompanied by swells in the Sakishima Islands, and to be careful of strong winds.
2023-10-04 06:55:00
At a festival held in Takahama City, Aichi Prefecture, where people jumped on running horses, it was discovered through interviews with the city that participants were jumping and kicking the horses. The city has warned the organizations hosting the festival to avoid inappropriate behavior.
2023-10-04 06:23:00
This year marks 110 years since Japan's first three female university students were born at Tohoku University. A university investigation found a letter in which one of these women, who became a researcher, showed that she had been supported by her mentor for many years, and experts believe that the proportion of female researchers remains at a low level. He points out that it is a valuable document that can provide hints for modern society.
2023-10-04 06:08:00
Maintenance will be carried out during the day on the 4th and 5th at the earthquake and tsunami observation system set up off the coast from Tohoku to Kanto. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, if an earthquake occurs off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture to Chiba Prefecture, the announcement of the Earthquake Early Warning will be delayed by up to 15 seconds.
2023-10-04 04:18:00
It has been revealed that a male member of the Kumamoto Prefectural Otsu High School soccer team, known for being a strong team, was bullied last year by his seniors who forced him to kneel on the ground naked and have his photo taken. The Prefectural Board of Education has decided to investigate the matter in detail as a ``serious situation.'' In addition, a male club member and his parents said in an interview, ``It was at the limit of my patience. I am not satisfied with the school's response,'' and called for an investigation into the school's response.
