2024-05-16 22:47:00
An exchange event between active-duty officials of the Self-Defense Forces and the Chinese military was held in Tokyo on the night of the 16th, and a senior Chinese military official said, ``I would like to deepen our understanding through exchange and think together about the relationship between our two countries.''
2024-05-16 22:19:00
The head of a bar association from Taiwan, whose laws regarding retrials have been revised in recent years, visited Japan and gave a lecture on the 16th about the background and importance of the revision in front of members of Congress and others.
2024-05-16 22:07:00
In the trial of Haruyuki Takahashi, former director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, who is accused of bribery in the corruption scandal surrounding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the defense claimed that the money he was provided was received as compensation for private consulting work. He reiterated that the money was not considered bribery.
2024-05-16 22:06:00
The average wage increase rate of approximately 3,700 companies in this year's spring labor union has maintained a high level of 5.17% so far, while the rate for small and medium-sized enterprises is lower than the overall average, and the Rengo is determined to continue raising wages and correcting inequality. He expressed his intention to strengthen efforts to make this a reality.
2024-05-16 19:52:00
IR = A former executive officer of an IT-related company in Tokyo who was in charge of investor relations was suspected of engaging in insider trading in which he purchased approximately 53 million yen worth of company stock based on non-public information about a subsidiary's business. He was arrested by the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office. According to sources, the special investigation department is expected to proceed with an investigation into the actual status of stock trading, as he was previously subject to administrative punishment for insider trading when he worked at another company.
2024-05-16 19:43:00
Two types of highly toxic chemicals, including potassium cyanide, stored in a laboratory at Osaka Public University were found to be missing, and the university decided to consult the police on the possibility that they had been stolen or accidentally disposed of. I am.
2024-05-16 19:39:00
Due to the problem of declining water levels in wells and other facilities near the tunnel construction site for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Gifu Prefecture, JR Tokai has decided to temporarily cut the water level before the tunnel excavation route will pass underground in a basin where rice fields are spread out. The plan was to suspend construction and conduct a geological survey.
2024-05-16 19:20:00
Amendments to the Civil Code, including the introduction of ``joint custody'' in which both father and mother have custody of children even after divorce, were voted on by the House of Councilors' Judiciary Committee, with a majority in favor from the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. It was approved. The revised bill is expected to be passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 17th.
2024-05-16 19:01:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 16th, a train driver discovered a futon caught on overhead wires at JR Asagaya Station in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. According to JR East, the futon is about 1 meter and 80 centimeters long and 1 meter wide, and the JR Chuo/Sobu Line's local train service has been suspended between Mitaka Station in Tokyo and Chiba Station in Chiba Prefecture. , removal work was carried out. Trains resumed operation approximately 30 minutes later at around 4:39 p.m., and according to JR East, approximately 5,000 passengers were affected.
2024-05-16 19:01:00
IR = A former executive officer of an IT-related company in Tokyo who was in charge of investor relations was suspected of engaging in insider trading in which he purchased approximately 53 million yen worth of company stock based on non-public information about a subsidiary's business. He was arrested by the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office. According to sources, the special investigation department is expected to proceed with an investigation into the actual status of stock trading, as he was previously subject to administrative punishment for insider trading when he worked at another company.
2024-05-16 19:00:00
Due to the problem of declining water levels in wells and other facilities near the tunnel construction site for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Gifu Prefecture, JR Tokai has decided to temporarily cut the water level before the tunnel excavation route will pass underground in a basin where rice fields are spread out. The plan was to suspend construction and conduct a geological survey.
2024-05-16 18:51:00
A man in his 70s in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture was defrauded of a total of 240 million yen after being approached by a person he met on social media about investing. Police are warning people to be careful about scams in the name of investment, which are triggered by solicitations on SNS.
2024-05-16 18:48:00
A car very similar to the one used by two Vietnamese men who were arrested for trying to withdraw cash using the cards of victims in Tochigi Prefecture during a series of robberies at houses in the mountains across the country has been used in robberies in various locations. It was discovered through interviews with investigators that the vehicles were spotted near the scene of the crash, and that the license plates were different depending on the location.
2024-05-16 18:46:00
In the case of the death of a 43-year-old Cameroonian man who was detained at an immigration facility in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture 10 years ago, the Tokyo High Court held the second instance in which the immigration facility staff failed in their duty to request emergency transportation. Following the first trial, we handed down a judgment ordering the state to pay 1.65 million yen to the bereaved family.
2024-05-16 18:27:00
On the morning of the 16th, an accident occurred at a building housing a restaurant in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, and two people were injured, including a store employee and a bystander. An employee said, ``The moment I came to work and pressed the light switch, it exploded,'' and police are investigating the cause of the explosion.
2024-05-16 18:19:00
A senior official at the Ministry of the Environment has been put in charge of Minamata disease countermeasures after a Ministry of the Environment employee cut off the microphone during a meeting between Minamata disease patient groups and the Minister of the Environment. met with the organization in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture on the 16th.
2024-05-16 18:18:00
A woman in her 70s in Shiki City, Saitama Prefecture was defrauded of approximately 140 million yen after believing a false phone call that her account had been misused for a crime and an arrest warrant had been issued. Police are investigating this as a special case of fraud. At the same time, we urge people to be wary of phone calls requesting cash.
2024-05-16 18:15:00
Lawyers who are assisting former members of the former Unification Church held a press conference in Tokyo on the 16th to discuss the Victim Relief Act, which was enacted in December of last year and includes additional provisions to be revised two years after its implementation. They issued a statement calling for early action to revise the law, calling it "insufficient in content."
2024-05-16 18:10:00
After it was revealed that two former staff members at the former Johnny's agency had committed sexual assault, on the 16th, former talent members filed a petition with the police requesting an investigation.
2024-05-16 17:59:00
On the morning of the 16th, a 4th grade elementary school boy was struck and killed by a car in Sapporo on his way to school while crossing a crosswalk. Police arrested the company employee who was driving the car on the spot and are investigating the details of what happened at the time.
2024-05-16 17:59:00
The Fisheries Agency will consider ways to restore the fishing port in Ishikawa Prefecture from a technical standpoint, and will provide support to the prefecture that manages the fishing port, which has become unusable due to the uplift of the ocean floor caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
2024-05-16 17:58:00
Against the backdrop of soaring metal prices, Cambodian nationals were arrested last year for stealing copper cables worth approximately 10 million yen from a solar power plant in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture.
2024-05-16 17:57:00
An activity was held in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture to raise children's awareness of accident prevention by planting sunflower seeds grown by a boy who died in a traffic accident 13 years ago.
2024-05-16 17:57:00
Due to strong cold air in the upper atmosphere and a developing low pressure system, the atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable from western Japan to northern Japan, with localized thunderstorms and strong winds. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to be careful about lightning strikes, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and sudden heavy rain.
2024-05-16 17:19:00
According to an interview with the Metropolitan Police Department, five male high school students from a junior high and high school in Tokyo have been referred to prosecutors for secretly filming dozens of female students at the same school.
2024-05-16 17:13:00
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, currently stationed at the US Navy Yokosuka Base, will be replaced and departed for the US on the 16th. The same type of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ``George Washington'' will be deployed instead.
2024-05-16 17:07:00
According to JR East, local trains on the JR Chuo and Sobu Lines have been suspended between Mitaka Station in Tokyo and Chiba Station in Chiba Prefecture due to a futon getting caught on overhead wires at Asagaya Station in Tokyo. The train was suspended, but operations resumed around 4:39 p.m.
2024-05-16 16:51:00
Ashinaga Scholarship Foundation, which supports children who have lost a parent due to illness, has received a record number of applications for this spring's high school admissions due to soaring prices and changes to the benefit system. I understand that. As a result, more than half of applicants are unable to receive benefits due to insufficient funding.
2024-05-16 16:43:00
According to JR East, local trains on the JR Chuo and Sobu Lines have been suspended due to something like cloth hanging over the overhead wires at Asagaya Station in Tokyo. So, I have suspended driving from 4:11 p.m.
2024-05-16 16:39:00
The amount of damage caused by fraud such as investment scams that exploit SNS, which is rapidly increasing, reached 27.9 billion yen in the three months from January this year, which is more than 20 billion yen more than the same period last year. I found out from the National Police Agency's summary. Compared to traditional special scams, younger generations are also targeted, and the amount of damage per case is larger.
2024-05-16 16:20:00
A car very similar to the one used by two Vietnamese men who were arrested for trying to withdraw cash using the cards of victims in Tochigi Prefecture in a series of robberies at homes in the mountains across the country has been found in Gunma Prefecture. Through interviews with investigators, it was learned that this was captured on a security camera near the crime scene in Nagano Prefecture. A joint police investigation team has seized the car and is investigating whether it is linked to a series of robberies.
2024-05-16 16:16:00
Through interviews with people involved, we learned that the University of Tokyo is considering raising tuition fees. If the amount is raised to the limit set by the government, the amount could increase by up to 100,000 yen.
2024-05-16 16:06:00
The proposed amendments to the Civil Code, including the introduction of ``joint custody,'' in which both father and mother have custody of their children even after divorce, were voted on by the House of Councilors' Judiciary Committee and passed with a majority vote, including the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. it was done. The revised bill is expected to be passed and enacted at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 17th.
2024-05-16 15:58:00
A special committee of the House of Representatives asked questions regarding the ``Japanese version of DBS,'' a system that checks whether people who work with children have a history of sexual crimes, and an opinion calls for expanding the scope of crimes that are subject to checking. etc. were issued.
2024-05-16 15:42:00
A former executive officer of an IT-related company in Tokyo who was in charge of investor relations (IR) was accused of engaging in insider trading in which he purchased approximately 53 million yen worth of company stock based on non-disclosed information about a subsidiary's business. He was arrested by the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
2024-05-16 15:21:00
On the 16th, Genkai Town, Saga Prefecture, which has decided to accept a ``literature survey'' to select a disposal site for the so-called ``nuclear waste'' generated by nuclear power generation, sent a letter to the government officially informing the government of its acceptance.
2024-05-16 15:02:00
A car very similar to the one used by two Vietnamese men who were arrested for trying to withdraw cash using the cards of victims in Tochigi Prefecture in a series of robberies at homes in the mountains across the country has been found in Gunma Prefecture. Through interviews with investigators, it was learned that this was captured on a security camera near the crime scene in Nagano Prefecture. A joint police investigation team has seized the car and is investigating whether it is linked to a series of robberies.
2024-05-16 15:02:00
At a press conference on the 16th, National Police Agency Commissioner Yasuhiro Tsuyuki said that the number of lost items has increased, and the police had to deal with more items than ever last year, putting a heavy burden on the police and putting a strain on other duties. He expressed his intention to improve the efficiency of operations, such as by expanding the
2024-05-16 14:59:00
In March this year, two brothers in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and murder after stabbing two men with a knife and robbing them of cash and other items on the street in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, as the suspect reportedly stated that he had gotten into a fight.
2024-05-16 14:47:00
Noto Torigai, a specialty of Nanao Bay in Ishikawa Prefecture, is known as a high-quality food. Although some of the aquaculture facilities were damaged due to the earthquake, the first auction was held on the 16th as usual, and the highest grade "Premium" was auctioned off for 25,000 yen each, the highest price ever.
2024-05-16 14:10:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has accused an 18-year-old student of taking a picture of the Waseda University entrance exam held in February this year for taking a picture of the question paper with a glasses-shaped electronic device and leaking it on social media in order to request answers from outsiders. was sent to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of obstructing business by fraudulent means. The examinee reportedly sent the image to multiple people with whom he had been in contact in advance, including by promising payment, without telling them that it was an entrance exam question.
2024-05-16 14:05:00
The Japanese subsidiary of German automaker Mercedes-Benz has requested a recall from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for approximately 110,000 vehicles across 34 models due to a bug in the steering wheel operation program that could, in the worst case, cause the steering wheel to become inoperable. It has been reported to.
2024-05-16 13:49:00
An organization formed by so-called "religious second-generations" has submitted a request to the Children and Family Affairs Agency regarding child abuse caused by parents' religious beliefs, such as parents forcing children to engage in religious activities, and is asking for support measures. We asked for a prompt review of the matter.
2024-05-16 13:07:00
On the 16th, an elementary school boy was killed by a car in Sapporo while crossing a crosswalk on his way to school. Police arrested the company employee who was driving the car on the spot and are investigating the details of what happened at the time.
2024-05-16 13:02:00
A former executive officer of an IT-related company in Tokyo who was in charge of investor relations (IR) was accused of engaging in insider trading in which he purchased approximately 53 million yen worth of company stock based on non-disclosed information about a subsidiary's business. He was arrested by the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
2024-05-16 12:57:00
In the early hours of the 16th, a fire broke out in a house in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, and the bodies of two people were found in the ashes. The father, who is in his 90s, and his daughter, who is in her 50s, who live in this house have not been able to be contacted, and the police are working to confirm that the deceased are a parent and child.
2024-05-16 12:49:00
Multiple pieces of broken glass were found at Kitakyushu City's Besaki Lighthouse, which has a history of more than 150 years and is designated as a nationally important cultural property. Because stones were scattered just below the glass, police are investigating the possibility that someone may have broken it, on suspicion of violating the Cultural Properties Protection Act.
2024-05-16 12:37:00
In response to the issue in which people who took supplements containing red yeast rice, which Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has registered as a food with functional claims, developed kidney disease, etc., the Liberal Democratic Party has outlined a proposal to prevent recurrence. We are calling for clarification of rules such as the content and deadlines for reporting to the government.
2024-05-16 12:31:00
On the morning of the 16th, a fire broke out in a building housing a restaurant in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, and two people, a store employee and a bystander, were injured and taken to the hospital. The scene was in a corner of central Kyoto, and there was a moment of commotion as smoke filled the area.
2024-05-16 12:29:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has accused an 18-year-old student of taking a picture of the Waseda University entrance exam held in February this year for taking a picture of the question paper with a glasses-shaped electronic device and leaking it on social media in order to request answers from outsiders. was sent to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of obstructing business by fraudulent means. The examinee reportedly sent the image to multiple people with whom he had been in contact in advance, including by promising payment, without telling them that it was an entrance exam question.
2024-05-16 12:18:00
Due to strong cold air in the upper atmosphere and a developing low pressure system, the atmospheric conditions in western and eastern Japan have become extremely unstable, and winds are increasing locally. The atmospheric conditions are expected to be very unstable in northern Japan on the 17th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about lightning strikes, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and sudden heavy rain.
2024-05-16 12:06:00
A car very similar to the one used by two Vietnamese men who were arrested for trying to withdraw cash using the cards of victims in Tochigi Prefecture in a series of robberies at homes in the mountains across the country has been found in Gunma Prefecture. It was learned through interviews with investigators that the incident was captured on a security camera near the crime scene. A joint police investigation team has seized the car and is investigating whether it is linked to a series of robberies.
2024-05-16 11:48:00
According to the fire department, just after 10 a.m. on the 16th, they received a report of a fire coming out of a building housing a restaurant in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, and ``the sound of an explosion.'' According to the fire department, one person was rescued from inside the building, and another person nearby was injured by flying glass. The two were taken to the hospital and are said to be conscious. The scene is in a corner of central Kyoto City, lined with buildings, and the area is filled with smoke and commotion.
2024-05-16 11:19:00
Late on the night of the 15th, a 13-meter tall zelkova tree was found fallen in a plaza in front of JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka City. There were no injuries. Winds have been increasing in various parts of Fukuoka Prefecture since the night of the 15th, and the company that manages the plaza is investigating the possibility that the strong winds may be the cause.
2024-05-16 08:07:00
There was a fire at a house in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, and the bodies of two people were found in the ashes. Police and fire departments are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
2024-05-16 07:22:00
On the 14th, a truck collided with two cars stopped in the overtaking lane on the Wangan Route of the Metropolitan Expressway in Kawasaki City, killing one person and seriously injuring two others.The deceased man suffered a flat tire. Interviews with investigators revealed that the suspect was apparently involved in the accident after getting out of the vehicle to help the stopped vehicle.
2024-05-16 06:05:00
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be extremely unstable from western Japan to northern Japan until the 17th due to strong cold air in the upper atmosphere and a rapidly developing low pressure system. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to be careful about lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and sudden heavy rain.
2024-05-16 05:03:00
Eight people, including the president of a Tokyo company, were arrested on charges of illegally collecting funds by promoting a credit guarantee business for medical institutions.The company was accused of illegally collecting funds by advertising its business as a credit guarantee for medical institutions. Interviews with investigators revealed that the return of the books had been postponed. It appears that the project for which the funds were being solicited had no actual existence, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident, believing that it was an attempt to delay discovery.
2024-05-16 04:54:00
Last month, a 25-year-old Vietnamese man was arrested for trying to withdraw cash using a bank card stolen during a robbery at a house in the mountains of Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. A 23-year-old Vietnamese national who was with him was also arrested on suspicion of illegally overstaying the country, and police are investigating whether this is related to a series of robberies at homes in the mountains of Tochigi, Nagano, Gunma, and Fukushima.
