2024-02-29 23:00:00
In January this year, two Filipino nationals, a man and a woman, were arrested and charged with abandoning the bodies of a couple in their 50s under the floor of a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. Interviews with investigators revealed that they have decided to re-arrest him on suspicion of murder and other charges.
2024-02-29 21:20:00
In an NHK survey conducted by people living in the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, when asked what would support the recovery and reconstruction of the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, most respondents answered that restoration of lifelines and medical and nursing care systems would be helpful. In addition, more than 40% of respondents also answered that it was necessary to provide information and support for rebuilding their lives, such as providing an early outlook on the future of evacuation life.
2024-02-29 21:08:00
Due to the effects of a rapidly developing low pressure system moving along the southern coast of Honshu, there is a risk of heavy snow in the Kanto-Koshin region, mainly along the mountains, from late on the night of the 29th until the morning of March 1st. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the effects of snow and frozen roads on traffic.
2024-02-29 20:53:00
In Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the Japanese Red Cross Society continues to provide psychological care to city employees and others who are working to support residents affected by the disaster, even though they themselves were affected by the disaster.
2024-02-29 20:48:00
While Shizuoka Prefecture continues to refuse to approve the start of construction of the "Linear Chuo Shinkansen," a new panel of experts was held by the government to check the water resources and environmental measures taken by JR Tokai. In this meeting, it was confirmed that JR's measures will be monitored without any deadlines.
2024-02-29 20:37:00
In an effort to support second-order evacuations due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has been implementing a ride-sharing service for private cars and other vehicles that was scheduled to be introduced in conjunction with the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. We have started an initiative to allow people to use it for free.
2024-02-29 20:32:00
In Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, where many homes were damaged in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a secondary survey began on the 29th targeting residents who requested a review of the primary survey's assessment of the disaster certificate.
2024-02-29 20:11:00
Four major non-life insurance companies have announced disciplinary action, including reductions in the remuneration of their presidents and other executives, in response to problems with pre-adjustment of insurance premiums for commercial insurance. The number of affected officers was 149 in all four companies, including the parent company, making this an unprecedentedly large-scale punishment.
2024-02-29 20:09:00
At Wakura Onsen in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a group of local young people who have been discussing the form of reconstruction are ``creating a space that makes people want to walk around the town, and evacuating to higher ground for safety and security.'' He announced a vision for recovery, including "creating a place."
2024-02-29 19:39:00
Regarding the incident in which a former instructor at Yotsuya Otsuka, a major junior high school entrance exam school, posted the names and addresses of children on SNS, the Personal Information Protection Commission found that the cram school's management of personal information was insufficient. , provided administrative guidance calling for improvements.
2024-02-29 19:34:00
The National Cancer Center conducted tests on cancer patients who have completed standard treatments such as surgery and anti-cancer drugs to search for the most suitable drug by broadly examining their genes. After examining the data, we found that only about 15% of people had a candidate treatment. The research group believes that the reason for this is that there are few therapeutic drugs available for some types of cancer, and they hope to develop therapeutic drugs.
2024-02-29 19:30:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, will no longer provide health consultations for disaster victims at voluntary evacuation centers to designated evacuation centers from March 1, due to expectations that the support system will be reduced in the future. I found that it aggregates. As one day marks two months since the earthquake, the challenge is how to maintain support at voluntary evacuation centers.
2024-02-29 19:25:00
At the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1, the first survey was being conducted using a drone to check the damage inside the containment vessel in preparation for the removal of nuclear fuel debris, but a malfunction occurred in the equipment on the 29th. , TEPCO suspended the investigation.
2024-02-29 19:02:00
The utilization rate of Myna Health Insurance Cards by prefecture has been published for the first time, and the highest rate is 8.4% in Kagoshima Prefecture, and the lowest is 2.3% in Okinawa Prefecture.The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that the current health insurance card will be abolished in December this year. We are working to accelerate the spread of this technology.
2024-02-29 19:02:00
Seven years ago, high school students and others were caught in an avalanche during climbing training for a club activity in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, resulting in eight people being killed. A teacher and three others are facing charges of professional negligence resulting in death or injury. At the trial, prosecutors requested a four-year prison sentence, arguing that the training was carried out carelessly and the negligence was serious. On the other hand, the defense argued that they were not guilty, stating that the avalanche could not have been foreseen.
2024-02-29 18:58:00
At around 6:35 pm on the 29th, there was an earthquake in Chiba Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.
2024-02-29 18:51:00
Regarding copyright infringement, which is a concern due to the development and use of generative AI, the Agency for Cultural Affairs held a subcommittee of the Council for Cultural Affairs to identify acts that may constitute copyright infringement even during the learning stage of AI. We have summarized our ideas.
2024-02-29 18:42:00
March 1st marks two months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Approximately 18,800 households in Ishikawa Prefecture, mainly in the Noto region, continue to be without water, forcing residents to live in conditions of inconvenience.
2024-02-29 18:34:00
An employee at the head office of the used car sales company ``Big Motor'' who was re-arrested this month for cutting down a street tree in front of the store was released by the 29th. Prosecutors have decided to continue their investigation on a voluntary basis.
2024-02-29 18:34:00
A private panel was established to discuss the future of the death penalty system, with participation including lawyers, former prosecutors general, and families of crime victims. They plan to compile their recommendations and submit them to the government by autumn.
2024-02-29 18:33:00
In a case in which a second-generation atomic bomb survivor whose parents were survivors of the atomic bombing in Nagasaki sued the government, claiming that it was unconstitutional to not be covered by the law stipulating support for atomic bomb survivors. The Fukuoka High Court ruled in the first instance that "there is no proof that second-generation A-bomb survivors are genetically affected by radiation from the atomic bomb. Not providing them with the same support as A-bomb survivors cannot be considered discriminatory treatment and does not violate the Constitution." The suit was subsequently dismissed.
2024-02-29 18:32:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 241 as of 2:00 pm on the 29th.
2024-02-29 18:32:00
Three years ago, a second-year male student committed suicide at a private high school in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, leaving behind a suicide note complaining of being bullied.The next day, the school asked the bereaved family about how to inform current students. It turns out that they were checking whether to report the death as an "accidental death." The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's guidelines clearly state that such lies should not be told, as this could lead to losing the trust of students and parents.
2024-02-29 18:30:00
In response to the accident that occurred at Haneda Airport, the Japan Coast Guard has suspended the operation of aircraft at Haneda Air Base, but helicopter operations have been resumed on March 1st as safety has been confirmed. I found out that it does. It has not been decided whether the same fixed-wing aircraft as the one involved in the accident will be restarted.
2024-02-29 18:23:00
This is the impact of the earthquake on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-02-29 18:03:00
Researchers related to the education of children who evacuated to other areas due to the Great East Japan Earthquake held a press conference and proposed that schools across the country need to be prepared to accept children affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, as the number of places they will be relocated to will increase. did.
2024-02-29 17:58:00
Retrial of Iwao Hakamada (87), who was sentenced to death for crimes such as robbery and murder.While it has been pointed out that the trial is taking a long time, with it taking more than 40 years to decide on a new trial, this will help speedy relief for victims of wrongful convictions. A bipartisan coalition of parliamentarians was established to begin considering the nature of the reexamination system, including legal revisions.
2024-02-29 17:49:00
In a case in which a second-generation atomic bomb survivor whose parents were survivors of the atomic bombing in Nagasaki sued the government, claiming that it was unconstitutional to not be covered by the law stipulating support for atomic bomb survivors. The Fukuoka High Court ruled in the first instance that "there is no proof that second-generation A-bomb survivors are genetically affected by radiation from the atomic bomb. Not providing them with the same support as A-bomb survivors cannot be considered discriminatory treatment and does not violate the Constitution." The suit was subsequently dismissed.
2024-02-29 17:46:00
At a press conference held on the 29th, NTT West President Masaaki Mori took responsibility for the illegal leakage of more than 9 million pieces of personal information by a former temporary employee of a subsidiary, and announced that he will retire at the end of March. I have made my intentions clear.
2024-02-29 17:43:00
The company that operates ``NewsPicks'', which distributes economic news on smartphone apps, has apologized for copyright infringement such as using photos, images, and illustrations of articles from newspaper companies and TV stations without permission.
2024-02-29 17:41:00
I think many people don't know about the disease called ``type 2 collagen disorder.'' Ran, a fourth-year elementary school student, is suffering from a rare and intractable disease for which there is no established treatment and the number of patients is particularly small. In order to spread awareness about the disease, Ran's mother came up with a picture book based on her daughter.
2024-02-29 17:37:00
When the Consumer Affairs Agency conducted a survey of 10,000 people working in companies regarding the "whistleblowing system" for reporting misconduct within an organization, approximately 60% answered "I don't know." I realized that understanding of the system was not progressing.
2024-02-29 17:36:00
Since February 20th, over 30 abandoned rabbits have been found in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and when NHK visited the area, one new rabbit was found. Police suspect that someone may have thrown it away and are investigating, including analyzing security cameras in the area.
2024-02-29 17:20:00
Sugi Pharmacy Group's stores nationwide, headquartered in Aichi Prefecture, experienced a system failure that appeared to be caused by Leap Day, temporarily making it impossible to register prescriptions or process payments. According to the company, the system was restored by around 1 p.m.
2024-02-29 17:14:00
Early on the morning of the 29th, there was a head-on collision between a truck and a light passenger car on a prefectural road in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, resulting in the deaths of two men riding in the light passenger car. Police believe the light passenger vehicle ran into the opposite lane and are investigating the details of the incident.
2024-02-29 17:08:00
A 58-year-old former male Olympic judo player has been arrested on suspicion of fraud for defrauding a woman in Chiba Prefecture of 40 million yen she had entrusted to him six years ago under the pretext of investing in crypto assets. .
2024-02-29 16:48:00
I think many people don't know about the disease called ``type 2 collagen disorder.'' Ran, a fourth-year elementary school student, is suffering from a rare and intractable disease for which there is no established treatment and the number of patients is particularly small. In order to spread awareness about the disease, Ran's mother came up with a picture book based on her daughter.
2024-02-29 16:47:00
Did you know that ``March has the highest number of divorce filings in the year''? Before March, February 29th is known as ``Amicable Divorce Day'', a play on the phrase ``blessed (29) to both of you.'' Some people may say, ``I don't want to think about divorce.'' On the other hand, there are some people who face divorce positively and try to make a new beginning to live happily.
2024-02-29 16:25:00
At a press conference held on the 29th, NTT West President Masaaki Mori said he intends to step down at the end of March, taking responsibility for the illegal leakage of more than 9 million pieces of personal information by a former temporary employee of a subsidiary. revealed. In this case, a former temporary employee was indicted on charges of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act for illegally taking customer information from a company and leaking it to a listing agent, and on February 9, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ordered NTT West to prevent a recurrence. We are providing administrative guidance.
2024-02-29 16:05:00
It has been revealed that Masaaki Mori, the president of NTT West Japan, intends to resign after a former temporary employee at a subsidiary of the company illegally leaked more than 9 million pieces of personal information.
2024-02-29 15:50:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has put together a plan to complete the processing of disaster waste from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake within the next two years, and to recycle about half of it into materials for reconstruction.
2024-02-29 15:11:00
On the morning of the 29th, a system failure occurred at the driver's license center at some police headquarters, making it impossible to issue driver's licenses. All but a few areas have now been restored, and according to the National Police Agency, the problem appears to have been caused by Leap Day.
2024-02-29 15:06:00
Information on water supply support and bathing support by the Self-Defense Forces scheduled for the 29th in Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-02-29 15:06:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the earthquake, plans to use the initial budget proposal for the new fiscal year as a skeleton budget that limits new projects, and plans to flexibly deal with the costs of recovery and reconstruction by creating a supplementary budget in the future. revealed.
2024-02-29 15:04:00
It has been revealed that Masaaki Mori, the president of NTT West Japan, intends to resign after a former temporary employee at a subsidiary of the company illegally leaked more than 9 million pieces of personal information.
2024-02-29 15:01:00
To make it easier for foreign tourists and people with hearing impairments to use transportation, special displays that translate what is said and display it in text have been installed at the counters of Toei subway stations.
2024-02-29 14:58:00
Three years ago, a second-year male student committed suicide at a private high school in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, leaving behind a suicide note complaining of being bullied.The next day, the school issued a statement to the bereaved family regarding how to inform current students. It turns out that they were checking whether to report the death as an "accidental death." The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's guidelines clearly state that such lies must not be told, as they may lose the trust of students and their parents.
2024-02-29 14:56:00
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Nishida revealed at the House of Representatives General Affairs Committee that nine years ago, when he was a member of the Ishikawa Prefectural Assembly, he had participated in an event affiliated with the former Unification Church. He apologized for not confirming his statement that there was no relationship.
2024-02-29 14:52:00
It has been revealed that a total of 20,000 people have received the "Toyama Support Coupon" issued by Toyama Prefecture to support the tourism industry that was hit by the earthquake in the first week after it was issued. The prefecture says, ``We hope that this will bring back vitality to the depressed tourism industry.''
2024-02-29 14:39:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 610 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture are without power as of 11 a.m. on the 29th.
2024-02-29 14:27:00
Retrial of Iwao Hakamada (87), who was sentenced to death for crimes such as robbery and murder.While it has been pointed out that the trial is taking a long time, with it taking more than 40 years to decide on a new trial, this will help speedy relief for victims of wrongful convictions. A bipartisan coalition of parliamentarians was established to begin considering the nature of the reexamination system, including legal revisions.
2024-02-29 14:25:00
On the morning of the 29th, there was a fire in a house where three elderly siblings lived in Sakai City, Osaka, and two people died. Police believe that the deceased were sisters in their 80s who have not been able to contact each other, and are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
2024-02-29 14:18:00
Fire and police departments from Toyama Prefecture, which were involved in activities in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture, held an activity report meeting and emphasized the need for related organizations to collaborate and conduct training and consultations.
2024-02-29 14:13:00
The representative of a real estate company in Tokyo that deals with intermediary sales of condominiums has been arrested by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department on charges of evading approximately 43 million yen in corporate taxes by recording fictitious outsourcing expenses.
2024-02-29 14:10:00
February 29th is World Rare and Intractable Disease Day. An event is being held to deepen understanding of "rare and incurable diseases."
2024-02-29 13:23:00
The former strawberry product warehouse, a national cultural property located in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, was opened to the press for the first time since the earthquake. The warehouse was severely damaged, with the roof tilting and the mud walls peeling off, and they will be raising money for repairs through crowdfunding.
2024-02-29 13:18:00
A system failure has occurred at stores nationwide of the Sugi Pharmacy Group, headquartered in Aichi Prefecture, making it impossible to register prescriptions or process payments. The company believes that Leap Day was the cause and is proceeding with recovery efforts.
2024-02-29 12:51:00
The mayor of Ginan Town, Gifu Prefecture, submitted his resignation to the town council chairman on the morning of the 29th after an investigation by the town's third-party committee found that he had committed sexual harassment.
2024-02-29 12:49:00
On the morning of the 29th, a fire broke out at a facility used by a religious group for fasting in Misato Town, Nara Prefecture, and one person died. Police are working to confirm the identity and investigating the cause of the fire.
2024-02-29 12:31:00
Early on the morning of the 29th, there was a head-on collision between a truck and a light passenger car on a prefectural road in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, resulting in the deaths of two men riding in the light passenger car. Police believe that the light passenger car crossed into the opposite lane and are investigating the details of the incident.
2024-02-29 12:25:00
In the Gaza Strip, where Israeli military attacks continue, the death toll is approaching 30,000. The United Nations has pointed out that more than 570,000 people, one-quarter of the country's population, are in a critical situation and are on the brink of starvation, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Masu. *We will keep you updated on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of February 28, Japan time.
2024-02-29 12:01:00
On the morning of the 29th, a system failure occurred at the driver's license center at some police headquarters, making it impossible to issue driver's licenses. According to the National Police Agency, the problem appears to be caused by Leap Day.
2024-02-29 11:46:00
An 83-year-old lawyer in Tokyo was arrested on suspicion of embezzlement in the course of business after embezzling a 2 million yen check entrusted to him by a client. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that the money was used for working capital for a company represented by a lawyer.
2024-02-29 11:44:00
At the fishing port in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a survey is being conducted to confirm the status of seabed upheaval in preparation for restoration work.
2024-02-29 11:41:00
At a park in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which is known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms, people in the landscaping industry who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake are putting up extra branches in order to make the cherry blossoms in full bloom this year and give some encouragement to the people affected by the disaster. We are in the process of cutting it down.
2024-02-29 11:05:00
According to the National Police Agency, some prefectural police driver's license center systems have been experiencing problems since the morning of the 29th. There was a problem with the system at the driver's license centers in Kanagawa, Niigata, Ehime, and Okayama prefectures, making it impossible to issue driver's licenses, but it has already been restored in Ehime and Okayama. The National Police Agency and prefectural police are investigating, but the exact cause of the system failure is unknown.
2024-02-29 10:18:00
A 58-year-old former male Olympic judo player has been arrested on suspicion of fraud for defrauding a woman in Chiba Prefecture of 40 million yen she had entrusted to him six years ago under the pretext of investing in crypto assets. .
2024-02-29 10:03:00
An 83-year-old lawyer in Tokyo was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of embezzlement in the course of business after embezzling a 2 million yen check entrusted to him by a client, according to an interview with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that the money was used for working capital for a company represented by a lawyer.
2024-02-29 09:52:00
Early on the morning of the 29th, there was an accident between a truck and a light passenger car on a prefectural road in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, and according to police, the two people riding in the light passenger car were unconscious and in serious condition. Police believe the two vehicles collided head-on and are investigating the circumstances.
2024-02-29 09:28:00
Information on water supply support and bathing support by the Self-Defense Forces scheduled for the 29th in Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-02-29 08:36:00
In the Gaza Strip, where Israeli military attacks continue, the death toll is approaching 30,000. The United Nations has pointed out that more than 570,000 people, one-quarter of the country's population, are in a critical situation and are on the brink of starvation, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Masu. *We will keep you updated on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of February 28, Japan time.
2024-02-29 07:08:00
Due to the influence of a low pressure system that is developing and moving along the southern coast of Honshu, rain and snow will fall in the Kanto-Koshin region from the evening of the 29th, and there is a risk of heavy snow mainly along the mountains on March 1st. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the effects of snow and frozen roads on traffic.
2024-02-29 06:58:00
The Shin-Keisei Line had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Shin-Kamagaya Station and Keisei Tsudanuma Station due to a fatal accident, but operations resumed around 6:45 a.m.
2024-02-29 06:33:00
Due to the fatal accident that occurred at 5:33 a.m., the Shin-Keisei Line has suspended service on the up and down lines between Shin-Kamagaya Station and Keisei Tsudanuma Station.
2024-02-29 06:10:00
The retrial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for crimes such as robbery and murder, is being held over a long period of time, with it taking more than 40 years to decide on a new trial.In an effort to quickly provide relief to victims of wrongful convictions, A bipartisan parliamentary group has been established to begin considering the nature of the retrial system, including legal revisions.
2024-02-29 05:53:00
It will soon be two months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred. The heads of the disaster-affected local governments participate in the Ishikawa Prefecture Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters Meeting, where they each report on the current situation in the disaster-stricken areas, future prospects, and challenges, and appeal for necessary support. We have summarized the main statements made by the heads of the disaster-affected local governments at the meeting held on February 28th. *Published in order of presentation.
2024-02-29 04:30:00
In September 2023, an 18-year-old high school student was arrested for slashing three people, a customer and an employee, with a kitchen knife at a commercial facility in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. The decision was made to send the boy to a juvenile detention center, saying that his behavior was malicious and that it was essential for him to deepen his awareness of his responsibility through corrective education.
2024-02-29 04:19:00
A police officer working at the Metropolitan Police Department was arrested on the 27th on suspicion of trespassing on the premises of a residence in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo.
