2024-05-15 22:00:00
A regulatory sign on the side of a city road in Hita City, Oita Prefecture, fell down, causing a minor injury to the face of a female child who was walking nearby. Police are investigating the circumstances at the time in detail.
2024-05-15 21:06:00
On the evening of the 14th, a truck driver was arrested after his truck collided with two vehicles stopped in the passing lane on the Wangan Route of the Metropolitan Expressway in Kawasaki City, killing one person and seriously injuring two others. According to an interview with investigators, the driver said, ``I saw a flare, so I tried to move to the left lane. After looking to the left, I turned forward and saw a car in front of me.'' Understood.
2024-05-15 20:48:00
The 15th marks 52 years since Okinawa, which was under American rule, returned to the mainland. At a junior high school in Okinawa Prefecture, a class was held with the theme of ``returning.'' In fact, there are fewer opportunities to learn about reversion to the mainland at school than there are peace studies about the Battle of Okinawa. What kind of thoughts did the teachers have in teaching their students?
2024-05-15 20:43:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare revealed that the usage rate for the MyNumber Card, a health insurance card integrated with the Individual Number Card, was 6.56% in April.
2024-05-15 20:41:00
In an effort to protect the materials that tell the history of the Oku-Noto region, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is calling for measures such as consulting with the government rather than disposing of old documents and artifacts found in affected households.
2024-05-15 20:40:00
The first social gathering was held at temporary housing constructed in the center of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, with the aim of deepening connections between residents who had moved from other areas.
2024-05-15 19:42:00
It has been discovered that the water level in wells has been dropping near the site of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel construction in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, and JR Tokai is taking countermeasures as the result of the construction.
2024-05-15 19:20:00
In a trial in which a musician popular with young people who performs under the name "CHEHON" was charged with possessing dried cannabis, the Okazaki Branch of the Nagoya District Court said, ``Since last year, he has been in habitual possession of cannabis. He handed down a suspended sentence, stating that his criminal responsibility cannot be taken lightly.
2024-05-15 19:19:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited an exhibition of life-size panels and personal belongings of people who died in crimes and traffic accidents, and expressed the government's intention to do its best to take security measures and prevent accidents, while empathizing with the feelings of victims and bereaved families. was shown.
2024-05-15 19:03:00
In Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where an industrial park was heavily damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a job fair was held with the aim of securing human resources for local companies, and people who want to work near their hometown during the prolonged evacuation period were held. were looking for work.
2024-05-15 18:49:00
In the early hours of the 14th, multiple men broke into a house in Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, tied the wrists of a woman living alone and stole her cash. Interviews with investigators revealed that there is a suspicion that he was trying to hide the incident from view. Police are investigating the whereabouts of the men who fled.
2024-05-15 18:42:00
A woman in her 80s in Akita Prefecture died on May 11th from Tsutsugamushi disease, which is transmitted through the bite of a type of tick called Tsutsugamushi. This is the first death due to Tsutsugamushi disease in Akita Prefecture since 2019, five years ago, and the prefecture is asking people to seek medical attention as soon as possible if they develop symptoms such as high fever or rash.
2024-05-15 18:36:00
On the afternoon of the 15th, a small propeller plane made a belly landing at Fukui Airport in Fukui Prefecture. According to police, the man in his 80s who was piloting the plane was not injured, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and police are investigating the situation in detail.
2024-05-15 18:32:00
Nippon Hidankyo has withdrawn the statement made by an American Republican senator, saying that dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was "the right decision to end the war," saying it "violates international humanitarian law." I have sent a letter of protest to the American embassy asking for this.
2024-05-15 18:22:00
Approximately 500 melons, worth 350,000 yen, disappeared from an agricultural greenhouse just before harvest in Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, one of Japan's leading melon producing areas, and police are investigating the incident as a theft.
2024-05-15 18:07:00
Due to the effects of low pressure and cold air in the upper atmosphere, atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable from the 16th to the 17th in western and northern Japan. We urge you to be careful.
2024-05-15 17:46:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Children and Family Affairs Agency have set up a study group consisting of experts and concerned parties regarding insurance coverage for childbirth expenses, which the government is considering introducing in 2026 as part of its efforts to counter the declining birthrate. We have decided to start concrete discussions regarding issues.
2024-05-15 17:42:00
On the 14th, a large truck crashed into a traffic jam on the Metropolitan Expressway in Saitama Prefecture, killing three people. The driver of the truck was arrested and stated that he was unconscious when the collision occurred. However, interviews with investigators revealed that no health problems have been confirmed so far. The Metropolitan Police Department is further investigating the detailed circumstances and cause of the accident.
2024-05-15 17:41:00
Amidst a number of cases of fraud caused by fake advertisements on SNS impersonating celebrities, businessman Yusaku Maezawa said, ``Allowing the publication of advertisements that use one's name or likeness without permission is a violation of publicity rights and portrait rights.'' It has been revealed that they have filed a lawsuit against Meta in the United States and Meta's Japanese subsidiary, demanding that the advertisement be stopped and compensation for damages.
2024-05-15 17:41:00
In a lawsuit in which three former employees of Sakai Moving Center, a major moving company, sought unpaid overtime pay, the Tokyo High Court ruled that the company had failed to pay overtime pay, and the Tokyo High Court ruled that the company had failed to pay overtime pay. We handed down a judgment ordering him to pay more than 10,000 yen.
2024-05-15 17:35:00
On the morning of the 15th, two men fell onto the tracks at JR Noborito Station in Kawasaki City, and although they did not come into contact with the train, they sustained injuries. Police arrested a 32-year-old suspect who was arrested on the platform for pushing two people from behind on suspicion of attempted murder, and are investigating the details of what happened.
2024-05-15 17:16:00
The Matsue Branch of the Hiroshima High Court has approved the restart of the Shimane Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Matsue City, where preparations are underway for restarting the plant, claiming that local residents have not sufficiently anticipated the possibility of an earthquake or volcanic eruption. We issued a decision to dismiss the motion for a provisional injunction.
2024-05-15 17:09:00
The Board of Audit investigated the use of local governments across the country regarding the personal information inquiry system using My Number, which the national government has spent over 200 billion yen to develop. It became clear that it was not being used. The Board of Audit is calling on related ministries and agencies to take action so that the system, which has cost a large amount of government money, will be more effectively utilized.
2024-05-15 17:04:00
If a linear precipitation belt consisting of developed cumulonimbus clouds is predicted to occur in half a day, the Japan Meteorological Agency will now narrow down the area and make announcements by prefecture or region. Operation will begin from the 28th of this month.
2024-05-15 16:56:00
If you were to travel back in time half a century ago... When you look around that townscape, the big difference may be that there were no convenience stores. 15 days will mark 50 years since the first full-fledged convenience store chain opened. When we look back at the history of convenience stores, we can clearly see the changes in society. (*There is a chronology looking back on the history of convenience store services in the middle of the article.)
2024-05-15 16:50:00
Former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko and others were criminally indicted on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act over a political fund party organized by the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction. As such, we have submitted documents requesting review to the Public Prosecution Commission.
2024-05-15 16:49:00
Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, is installing surveillance cameras that utilize AI (artificial intelligence) in the city in order to quickly spot bears approaching urban areas, and on the 15th, they showed the press how the cameras were operating. .
2024-05-15 16:47:00
Regarding the distribution of farmed seaweed from the Ariake Sea in Kyushu, the Fair Trade Commission found that local fishing cooperatives and other organizations had unfairly restrained producers from shipping and selling by forcing them to write a "written oath," and brought the matter under antitrust law. A cease-and-desist order was issued. They are demanding that the unfair detention be stopped and that measures be taken to prevent it from happening again, but the fishing cooperatives argue that they are not forcing producers to do so.
2024-05-15 15:59:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, a small propeller plane made a belly landing at Fukui Airport around 1:45 pm on the 15th, and the runway was closed. There was only one pilot on board the small propeller plane, and there were no injuries or fires. At the time, the small propeller plane was undergoing training, and the plan was to take off from Fukui Airport around 1:40 p.m., fly for about an hour, and then return to Fukui Airport. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is investigating the detailed situation.
2024-05-15 15:45:00
A man in his 70s in Hyogo Prefecture was solicited to invest through SNS by a person claiming to be a well-known securities analyst, and was defrauded of a total of approximately 660 million yen. Police are investigating this as a fraud case and are urging caution.
2024-05-15 15:43:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has busted a base in Chiba Prefecture that was forging My Number cards and residence cards issued to foreigners staying in Japan, and two Chinese suspects were arrested. Data on more than 2,000 people was found on the confiscated computers.
2024-05-15 15:36:00
It has been discovered that the water level in wells has been dropping near the site of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen tunnel construction in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, and JR Tokai is taking countermeasures as the result of the construction.
2024-05-15 15:35:00
The Matsue Branch of the Hiroshima High Court has approved the restart of the Shimane Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Matsue City, where preparations are underway for restarting the plant, claiming that local residents have not sufficiently anticipated the possibility of an earthquake or volcanic eruption. We issued a decision to dismiss the motion for a provisional injunction.
2024-05-15 15:23:00
On the 14th, a landslide occurred in the mountainous area of Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, and the city issued an ``elderly evacuation'' notice to five people from two nearby households, citing the risk of future damage. A large-scale landslide occurred near the site three years ago, and the city says that the latest landslide may have been caused by the rain since late last month.
2024-05-15 15:18:00
The Metropolitan Police Department is accused of taking photos of the Waseda University entrance exam held in February this year with a glasses-shaped electronic device called "smart glasses" and leaking them on social media for the purpose of getting answers from outsiders. The 18-year-old examinee will be referred to the prosecutor's office on the 16th on suspicion of interfering with business under false pretenses.
2024-05-15 15:14:00
On the 15th, the town of Kibichuo in Okayama Prefecture, where high concentrations of PFAS, an organic fluorine compound that some substances are considered to be harmful, was detected at a water treatment plant, announced to the Ministry of the Environment that the activated carbon used to remove PFAS We requested that the waste be properly disposed of. In response, the Ministry of the Environment has announced that it will conduct a fact-finding survey of activated carbon companies across the country.
2024-05-15 15:09:00
The national convention of the Japanese Red Cross Society was held in Tokyo on the 15th, with the Empress and other female members of the imperial family in attendance.
2024-05-15 14:57:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, a small plane made a belly landing at Fukui Airport around 1:45 pm on the 15th, and the runway is currently closed. There was only one pilot on board the small plane, but there were no injuries. At the time, the small plane was undergoing training and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is currently investigating the situation.
2024-05-15 14:31:00
In March this year, two 27-year-old suspects were arrested on suspicion of robbery causing injury after spraying pepper spray on men who were carrying gold bullion and cash in the downtown area of Ueno, Tokyo, and robbing them of approximately 1.9 million yen in cash. it was done. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspect, suspecting that he attacked the suspect knowing that he would be involved in a money transaction.
2024-05-15 14:17:00
A teacher at a public junior high school in Nerima Ward, Tokyo was arrested on suspicion of molesting a student and then committed suicide.The student is seeking compensation from the ward, claiming that he was slandered by his classmates and others. The trial began on the 15th, and the ward side showed a willingness to fight.
2024-05-15 14:16:00
The Matsue Branch of the Hiroshima High Court has approved the restart of the Shimane Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Matsue City, where preparations are underway for restarting the plant, claiming that local residents have not sufficiently anticipated the possibility of an earthquake or volcanic eruption. We issued a decision to dismiss the motion for a provisional injunction.
2024-05-15 14:00:00
On the morning of the 15th, two men fell onto the tracks at JR Noborito Station in Kawasaki City, and although they did not come into contact with the train, they sustained injuries. It appears that the two were pushed from behind and fell, and police arrested a 32-year-old suspect on the platform on suspicion of attempted murder and are investigating the details.
2024-05-15 12:44:00
A fire broke out in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture on the 4th of this month and burned the forest for nine days. Police and fire departments have been in the mountains since the 15th to investigate in detail the extent of the damage and the cause of the fire.
2024-05-15 12:27:00
On the morning of the 15th, two men fell onto the tracks at JR Noborito Station in Kawasaki City and were injured. Although the two were not hit by the train, it appears that they were pushed from behind and fell. Police arrested the suspect, a 32-year-old man who was apprehended on the platform, on suspicion of attempted murder. I'm looking into how it happened.
2024-05-15 11:59:00
The Metropolitan Police Department is accused of taking photos of the Waseda University entrance exam held in February this year with a glasses-shaped electronic device called "smart glasses" and leaking them on social media for the purpose of getting answers from outsiders. The 18-year-old examinee will be referred to the prosecutor's office on the 16th on suspicion of interfering with business under false pretenses.
2024-05-15 11:56:00
The atmospheric conditions are expected to be extremely unstable in western and eastern Japan on the 16th due to the effects of low pressure and cold air in the upper atmosphere, and the Japan Meteorological Agency warns of strong gusts of wind, sudden heavy rain, etc. caused by lightning and tornadoes. I am calling on you to do so.
2024-05-15 11:55:00
The president of a Tokyo-based asset management consulting firm is suspected of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act after allegedly collecting over 100 million yen from customers without registration by claiming that ``you can earn high dividends through medical fee receivables''. I was arrested. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspected illegal collection of approximately 8 billion yen.
2024-05-15 11:52:00
In the early hours of the 14th, multiple men broke into a house in Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, in the mountains, bound the wrists of a woman in her 60s who lived alone, and stole cash.The house's window glass was broken. Interviews with investigators revealed that the room had been vandalized and there were footprints that appeared to be of shoes with shoes on. Police are investigating in detail the circumstances under which the men entered the residence.
2024-05-15 11:47:00
The list of atomic bomb victims housed in the Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims will be taken outside and ventilated to prevent it from being damaged by moisture at Hiroshima City's Peace Park. The event was streamed live over the internet.
2024-05-15 11:42:00
The Matsue Branch of the Hiroshima High Court has approved the restart of the Shimane Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Matsue City, where preparations are underway for restarting the plant, claiming that local residents have not sufficiently anticipated the possibility of an earthquake or volcanic eruption. We issued a decision to dismiss the motion for a provisional injunction.
2024-05-15 11:34:00
On the 14th, a company employee who was driving the truck was arrested after a truck collided with two passenger cars on the Wangan Route of the Metropolitan Expressway in Kawasaki City, killing one person and seriously injuring two others. I suddenly came to my senses and turned the steering wheel, but I couldn't stop in time,'' according to an interview with investigators. Police are currently investigating the details of the accident, as the two cars were stopped in the passing lane.
2024-05-15 11:18:00
The Matsue Branch of the Hiroshima High Court has approved the restart of the Shimane Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Matsue City, where preparations are underway for restarting the plant, claiming that local residents have not sufficiently anticipated the possibility of an earthquake or volcanic eruption. We issued a decision to dismiss the motion for a provisional injunction.
2024-05-15 11:03:00
If a linear precipitation belt consisting of developed cumulonimbus clouds is predicted to occur in half a day, the Japan Meteorological Agency will now narrow down the area and make announcements by prefecture or region. Operation will begin from the 28th of this month.
2024-05-15 10:33:00
The Metropolitan Police Department is accused of taking photos of the Waseda University entrance exam held in February this year with a glasses-shaped electronic device called "smart glasses" and leaking them on social media for the purpose of getting answers from outsiders. The 18-year-old examinee will be referred to the prosecutor's office on the 16th on suspicion of interfering with business under false pretenses.
2024-05-15 05:19:00
Reports of ``fulminant hemolytic streptococcal infections,'' which can cause hand and leg swelling and even death, are increasing at an all-time high. Experts are calling for basic infection control measures such as washing hands and disinfecting wounds.
2024-05-15 05:17:00
The amount of so-called "push support" that the government provided without waiting for requests from local governments affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake reached more than 2.7 billion yen, the largest amount ever, according to a Cabinet Office summary.
2024-05-15 05:14:00
On the 14th, a large truck crashed into a traffic jam on the Metropolitan Expressway in Saitama Prefecture, killing three people. Surveillance cameras installed on the road showed the truck colliding without slowing down. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the circumstances at the time of the accident, as the suspect told investigators that he was unconscious when the collision occurred.
2024-05-15 05:09:00
Preparations for restarting the Shimane Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Matsue City are underway, but local residents are calling for the restart not to be allowed, claiming that assumptions such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are inadequate. The Matsue Branch of the Hiroshima High Court will make a decision on the petition for provisional disposition on the 15th. It is the only prefectural capital in the country, and the court's decision is attracting attention as restarting operations is planned for this December.
2024-05-15 02:37:00
Due to the accident on the 14th, the outbound section of the Metropolitan Expressway No. 5 Ikebukuro Line between Takashimadaira and Bijogi Junction was closed to traffic, but work to resurface the road surface and remove the burnt sound insulation wall was underway. The road closure was lifted at 2 a.m. on the 15th.
2024-05-15 02:31:00
On the evening of the 14th, a truck collided with two passenger cars on the Wangan Route of the Metropolitan Expressway in Kawasaki City, killing one person and seriously injuring two others. Police said the 28-year-old office worker who was driving the truck was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by negligent driving. The three people in the car were outside the car at the time of the accident, and police are currently investigating the details of the accident.
