2024-05-24 21:44:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will conduct its first survey to understand the extent to which foreigners living in Japan pay insurance premiums and receive benefits such as pensions and medical care.
2024-05-24 21:26:00
Sekisui House, a major housing manufacturer, has revealed that the email addresses of approximately 290,000 customers and employees were leaked following a cyber attack.
2024-05-24 21:25:00
The first trial was held for an event production company and its managing director, who are accused of violating the Antimonopoly Act for fraudulently adjusting orders in a bid-rigging case involving the management of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. He maintained his innocence, saying, "I participated fairly and squarely in the incident."
2024-05-24 21:09:00
The law says it is illegal for outsourced delivery workers who deliver packages for online shopping giant Amazon to not be paid overtime, even though they work in the same way as directly employed workers. I filed a lawsuit seeking overtime pay against the company that undertook the work.
2024-05-24 21:05:00
In a trial in which a former Miyazaki City Council member who went by the name Super Crazy-kun was accused of sexually assaulting a female acquaintance, the Miyazaki District Court ruled that ``The crime was vicious, and the woman suffered physical and mental damage.'' The consequences of suffering the victim was severe,'' and sentenced him to four years and six months in prison.
2024-05-24 21:02:00
In the afternoon of the 24th, 12 children practicing for a sports day at an elementary school in Minami Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, complained of symptoms suspected of heatstroke, and six of them were treated at a hospital. In both cases, the symptoms are mild.
2024-05-24 20:56:00
A meeting was held for the first time on the 24th to consider plans for the restoration and reconstruction of Wajima Port in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered extensive damage from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and is no longer open for fishing. A request was made to speed up the restoration of the port in preparation for its reopening.
2024-05-24 20:46:00
Last November, a bag containing stimulants was found in an interrogation room at Hiratsuka Police Station in Kanagawa Prefecture, and it has been revealed that Kanagawa Prefectural Police mistakenly arrested him as belonging to a man in his 40s who was being interrogated at the time. The bag of meth was hidden by another suspect about a month and a half ago, and police apologized to the man.
2024-05-24 20:42:00
JR West has announced that it has formulated a basic policy that includes countermeasures against customer harassment, or so-called "customer harassment." In the event of inappropriate behavior or demands from passengers, the provision of products or services will be discontinued, and malicious behavior will be dealt with severely, including legal action.
2024-05-24 20:41:00
Off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, three Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters one after another starting just before 4 p.m. on the 24th, following the movement of Japanese fishing boats. Three Japanese fishing boats are sailing in the territorial waters, and the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters is ensuring the safety of the fishing boats and continuing to warn Chinese Coast Guard vessels to leave the territorial waters immediately.
2024-05-24 19:39:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that there was an error in the standard index used by temporary staffing companies to calculate the wages of dispatched employees. Since April this year, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is considering support measures as some employees have received lower wages than they should have.
2024-05-24 19:32:00
As the price of imported goods rises due to factors such as the weaker yen, the price of grain for livestock feed is also rising. The import price of corn for feed has nearly doubled in recent years. We interviewed people in the field who see these soaring import prices as an opportunity.
2024-05-24 19:21:00
A man who was an executive at Kozo Sushi, a company that operates take-out sushi restaurants, has been placed under securities trading surveillance after being accused of engaging in insider trading in which he sold approximately 57 million yen worth of stock before announcing a downward revision to its earnings forecast. The committee recommended that the Financial Services Agency order the payment of a surcharge.
2024-05-24 19:11:00
Regarding the tunnel excavation work for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which is being carried out deep underground in major cities, JR Tokai has announced that it will begin full-scale excavation work at the site in Kawasaki City from May 27th. This is the first time that such construction work has been carried out in earnest on the Linear Chuo Shinkansen.
2024-05-24 19:06:00
After being sentenced to life in prison for attacking four women one after another in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, resulting in the death of one, he was arrested and charged in another murder case, and on May 17th, the second trial sentenced him to life in prison. The 41-year-old defendant appealed this sentence to the Supreme Court.
2024-05-24 19:05:00
As the price of imported goods rises due to factors such as the weaker yen, the price of grain for livestock feed is also rising. The import price of corn for feed has nearly doubled in recent years. We interviewed people in the field who see these soaring import prices as an opportunity.
2024-05-24 18:58:00
On the 25th, it will be one year since the murder of four people, a woman and a police officer, in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, and a memorial service for the victims was held at the police station where the police officers belonged. .
2024-05-24 18:54:00
On the 24th, an expert committee of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare approved the expanded indications for the use of the anti-influenza drug Avigan as a treatment for SFTS (severe fever thrombocytopenia syndrome), an infectious disease caused by tick bites. understood. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is expected to formally approve this drug in the future, and if approved, it will be the world's first treatment for SFTS.
2024-05-24 18:51:00
Following last year, which was the worst on record, damage has been occurring since spring this year. On the 24th, two people were injured in Akita and Ishikawa prefectures. Since April, at least 11 people have been injured in bear attacks in five prefectures across the country (see map in the text). What will happen to this year's infestation, and what precautions and countermeasures should be taken? We asked an expert.
2024-05-24 18:49:00
Ahead of the increase in medical fees paid to medical institutions starting in June to raise wages for medical workers, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi urges medical organizations to ensure that the increased revenue is used for personnel expenses. Did.
2024-05-24 18:48:00
In response to the city's request for detailed information on the issue of high concentrations of organic fluorine compounds (PFAS), a type of organic fluorine compound known to be harmful, being detected in wastewater from the U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, the U.S. side The idea was conveyed that ``Japan has no legal standards, so wastewater testing is unnecessary, and there is no obligation to provide information.''
2024-05-24 18:26:00
The employment rate for university graduates this spring was 98.1%, the highest since 1996, according to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. The trend of a ``seller's market,'' in which students are more likely to find employment, has become even clearer due to companies experiencing labor shortages.
2024-05-24 18:22:00
On the 19th of this month, a 4-year-old boy was exposed to a liquid containing superglue in a parking lot in Kawachinagano City, Osaka, and suffered burns on his arm.As a result of the investigation, police found that a person who was nearby at the time It turns out that the same ingredient was found in the liquid called "nail glue" that was applied to the nails. This ingredient has the property of rapidly generating heat when it soaks into the fabric, so police say it is highly likely that the liquid accidentally came into contact with the boy.
2024-05-24 18:19:00
On the 23rd, it was revealed that the taxi was apparently traveling at least 200 meters the wrong way on a main street in central Kyoto when it crashed into another car one after the other, injuring three people. The driver was on his second day working at this taxi company, so police searched the company on the 24th and are investigating the circumstances that led to the accident.
2024-05-24 17:27:00
Four years ago, in 2020, a roadside slope collapsed in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old female high school student.The bereaved family blamed the prefecture's neglect of the dangerous slope. In a lawsuit in which the company sought compensation, the Yokohama District Court rejected the lawsuit, stating that ``it cannot be said that the company could have foreseen the impending danger.''
2024-05-24 17:18:00
On the 19th of this month, a 4-year-old boy was exposed to a liquid containing superglue in a parking lot in Kawachinagano City, Osaka, and suffered burns on his arm.As a result of the investigation, police found that a person who was nearby at the time It turns out that the same ingredient was found in the liquid called "nail glue" that was applied to the nails. This ingredient has the property of rapidly generating heat when it soaks into the fabric, so police say it is highly likely that the liquid accidentally came into contact with the boy.
2024-05-24 17:11:00
Amidst the issue of increasing the proportion of cyclists wearing helmets, a traffic safety class was held at a high school in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department encouraged cyclists to wear helmets.
2024-05-24 17:07:00
In the afternoon of the 24th, 12 children practicing for a sports day at an elementary school in Minami Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, complained of symptoms suspected of heatstroke, and six of them were treated at a hospital. In both cases, the symptoms are mild.
2024-05-24 16:52:00
Divorce between mother and father hospitalized for smoke inhalation after mother and three young children were found stabbed to death in a house on fire in Shinagawa, Tokyo Interviews with investigators revealed that mediation had taken place and the divorce had been finalized three days before the incident. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to wait for the father to recover before questioning him to see if there is any connection to the incident.
2024-05-24 16:37:00
Just before noon on the 24th, there was an accident in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, where a kindergarten shuttle bus collided with a passenger car, and six people, including five kindergarteners, were taken to the hospital. All injuries are believed to be minor.
2024-05-24 16:13:00
On the night of the 23rd, a suspicious car being chased by the police in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture, ran away while ignoring traffic lights, and then collided with a police car, leading to police officers firing five shots at the car. The car was hit by several bullets, but the car drove away, and police are now investigating the whereabouts of the person who fled the scene, as the car was found abandoned after a traffic accident with another car.
2024-05-24 16:00:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa to Henoko, Nago City, on the 24th, the government began transplanting coral on the Oura Bay side of the site scheduled for reclamation. This appears to be a response to the prefectural government's decision on the 23rd to permit transplantation with several conditions attached.
2024-05-24 15:57:00
Following last year, which was the worst on record, damage has been occurring since spring this year. Since April, at least 10 people have been injured in bear attacks in five prefectures across the country (see map in the text). Last year there was a "massive appearance", but what will happen this year? Please note: We asked an expert.
2024-05-24 15:48:00
On the 24th, the mayor of Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, which has installed a black curtain to hide Mt. Fuji as a countermeasure against the nuisance caused by foreign tourists who visit to take pictures of Mt. "We made this difficult decision in order to ensure a peaceful life for the residents."
2024-05-24 15:32:00
In response to an accident in which a 9-year-old girl was hit by a train and died at a Type 4 level crossing on the Joshin Electric Railway running in Gunma Prefecture that lacked barriers and alarms, it was decided that the Type 4 level crossing in Tomioka City would be abolished. The city has installed a fence to prevent entry.
2024-05-24 14:53:00
As damage caused by bears continues to occur, and the number of bears appearing in urban areas is increasing, a committee of national experts and others has concluded that the use of hunting guns in urban areas and residential areas, which is prohibited by law, may cause damage. We have compiled a policy proposal that would allow this to be done in special cases without a police officer's instructions.
2024-05-24 14:05:00
According to an interview with the Ministry of the Environment, the habitat of the white-legged frog, a designated invasive species, appears to be rapidly expanding on Tokunoshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, which is registered as a World Natural Heritage Site. There is an urgent need to take countermeasures as it may have a negative impact on the unique ecosystem.
2024-05-24 13:59:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that NIPPO, a major road paving company, was using recycled materials mixed with used asphalt and other materials in construction work on national roads and expressways in various areas, contrary to the contract. The company has also delivered materials to construction companies other than NIPPO, and requested an investigation into whether the materials were being used for road construction by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in violation of the contract.
2024-05-24 13:44:00
On the 19th of this month, a 4-year-old boy was exposed to a liquid containing superglue in a parking lot in Kawachinagano City, Osaka, and suffered burns on his arm.As a result of the investigation, police found that a person who was nearby at the time It turns out that the same ingredient was found in the liquid called "nail glue" that was applied to the nails. This ingredient has the property of rapidly generating heat when it soaks into the fabric, so police say it is highly likely that the liquid accidentally came into contact with the boy.
2024-05-24 13:24:00
On the night of the 23rd, a suspicious car that the police were chasing in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture, ran away while ignoring traffic lights, and then headed towards the police car, so a police officer fired five shots from a handgun. The car was hit by several bullets, but the car drove away, and the car was later found abandoned, so police are investigating the whereabouts of the person who fled.
2024-05-24 13:02:00
On the 23rd, a taxi drove the wrong way on a main street in central Kyoto and hit another car one after another, injuring three people. On the 24th, police searched the taxi company on suspicion of negligent driving causing injury. Police will investigate the driver's work status and investigate the circumstances that led to the accident.
2024-05-24 12:41:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that the Self-Defense Forces will participate for the first time in a large-scale field exercise to be conducted by the U.S. military next month. Some of the training will also be conducted in Japan, with the aim of strengthening the deterrent power of the Japan-US alliance.
2024-05-24 12:22:00
A mother and her three young children were found dead in a house on fire in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward, with all four suffering from multiple stab wounds and cuts, mainly on their upper bodies, and murdered with a knife. This suspicion was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department will wait for the father, who is hospitalized due to smoke inhalation, to recover before questioning him.
2024-05-24 12:13:00
Ishikawa Prefecture's Noto Railway, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and resumed operation on its entire line last month, unveiled a sunflower-themed head symbol to cheer up the disaster-stricken area.
2024-05-24 12:13:00
Temperatures have been rising in the Kanto-Koshin region since the morning of the 24th, and it has already become a midsummer day with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in places like Gunma Prefecture. Temperatures are expected to rise in the afternoon in the southern Kanto region, including central Tokyo, so please take precautions against heatstroke.
2024-05-24 12:09:00
On the night of the 23rd, a suspicious car that the police were chasing in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture, ran away while ignoring traffic lights, and then headed towards the police car, so a police officer fired five shots from a handgun. The car was hit by several bullets, but the car drove away, and the car was later found abandoned, so police are investigating the whereabouts of the person who fled.
2024-05-24 11:50:00
A mother and her three young children were found dead in a house on fire in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward, with all four suffering from multiple stab wounds and cuts, mainly on their upper bodies, and murdered with a knife. This suspicion was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department will wait for the father, who is hospitalized due to smoke inhalation, to recover before questioning him.
2024-05-24 11:42:00
On the 22nd, a 36-year-old suspect who lives next to the park was arrested for firing an air gun at a 9-year-old boy in a park in Maebashi City, causing minor injuries. The park has received multiple complaints of similar damage since last year, and police are investigating the matter. He is denying the charges against him during the investigation.
2024-05-24 11:08:00
Early on the morning of the 24th, a 68-year-old woman who was collecting bracken in the mountain forest of Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to her face and both arms. According to the police, just after 5 a.m. on the 24th, a 68-year-old woman who was collecting bracken was attacked by a bear approximately 1 meter long in the mountain forest of Lake Tazawa, Semboku City.
2024-05-24 11:03:00
On the 23rd, in response to a series of troubles at Japan Airlines, such as the wings of passenger planes colliding with each other at Haneda Airport, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism recently announced that, in accordance with the Civil Aviation Act, a temporary staff member at the Japan Airlines office in Haneda was temporarily located. We have started the audit.
2024-05-24 11:02:00
On the 23rd, a review committee set up by the Consumer Affairs Agency decided to issue a review on the system for foods with functional claims due to the issue of people developing kidney disease after taking supplements containing red yeast rice, which Kobayashi Pharmaceutical had registered as a food with functional claims. At a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 24th, the Consumer Affairs Agency announced that by the end of this month, the Consumer Affairs Agency will be required to report information on health hazards. We have set out a policy to compile a direction for reviewing the system.
2024-05-24 08:56:00
In response to a series of troubles at Japan Airlines, including a collision between the wings of two passenger planes on the tarmac at Haneda Airport on the 23rd, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism sent a letter to Japan Airlines' office in Haneda on the 24th to confirm that It has been announced that an extraordinary audit will be conducted in accordance with the law.
2024-05-24 07:19:00
The 24th marks 27 years since Jun Haji, a 6th grade elementary school student, was murdered by a 14-year-old boy at the time in the 1997 child murder case in Kobe. Atsushi's father wrote a memo to various media outlets, stating, ``No matter how much time passes, my feelings for my child will not change,'' and emphasized the importance of support for crime victims.
2024-05-24 07:11:00
An award ceremony was held in Tokyo on the 23rd to honor young female researchers who have conducted outstanding research, despite the fact that the proportion of women among researchers remains at a low level compared to other countries.
2024-05-24 06:26:00
Through interviews with people involved, we learned that the large-scale US military exercises that are held once every two years in the Pacific region will be held in Japan for the first time in June. It appears that the aim is to strengthen the ready response system in the event an emergency occurs around Japan.
2024-05-24 06:22:00
On the 23rd, four people, a mother in her 30s and three children between the ages of 2 and 6, were found dead in a house that caught fire in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to investigate the scene on the 24th, as all four people suffered cuts from knives, and wait for the father, who was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, to recover before questioning him.
2024-05-24 06:13:00
As damage caused by bears continues to occur, and the number of bears appearing in urban areas is increasing, a committee of national experts and others has concluded that the use of hunting guns in urban areas and residential areas, which is prohibited by law, may cause damage. We have compiled a policy proposal that would allow this to be done in special cases without a police officer's instructions.
2024-05-24 05:41:00
In response to an issue in which people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red yeast rice developed kidney disease, the Consumer Affairs Agency conducted a detailed analysis of information regarding health hazards received from businesses regarding all foods with functional claims. As a result, we found that there were 21 cases other than Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Red Yeast Choleste Help in which a causal relationship between product consumption and health damage could not be ruled out.
