Social News(2024/05/27)
Shiga Otsu Man bleeds to death in his house, investigated as murder
2024-05-27 23:49:00
On the evening of the 26th, a 60-year-old man who lived in the house was found bleeding to death in a house in Otsu City, and the police ruled it a homicide as there were multiple wounds on his upper body that appeared to be caused by a knife. We are investigating this as an incident.
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Breaking news J-Alert: Evacuation call canceled
2024-05-27 23:18:00
At 11:03 p.m. on the 27th, the government sent out new information on its J-Alert (National Instant Warning System), stating, ``It appears that the missile mentioned earlier will not come to our country.We are canceling the call for evacuation.'' I did. North Korea has notified Japan that it will launch an "artificial satellite" by June 4, and the Ministry of Defense is currently confirming the information.
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Shogi "Meijin Tournament" 5th game: Fujii Hakkan defeats Toyoshima 9-dan and makes his first defense
2024-05-27 22:41:00
The fifth game of the Meijin Tournament, the oldest of the eight major shogi titles, was held in Hokkaido, where Sota Fujii (21) defeated challenger Masayuki Toyoshima (34), 9-dan, with 4 wins and 1 loss. He defended his title "Meijin" for the first time and maintained his eight crowns.
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Shogi "Meijin Tournament" 5th game: Fujii Hakkan defeats Toyoshima 9-dan and makes his first defense
2024-05-27 21:08:00
The fifth game of the Meijin Tournament, the oldest of the eight major shogi titles, was held in Hokkaido, where Sota Fujii (21) defeated challenger Masayuki Toyoshima (34), 9-dan, with 4 wins and 1 loss. He defended his title "Meijin" for the first time and maintained his eight crowns.
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Verification team expected to report by the end of next month due to large number of staff attending trial hearing Yokohama City Board of Education
2024-05-27 21:02:00
In response to the issue of the Yokohama City Board of Education mobilizing a large number of staff to observe the trial of a teacher involved in a sex crime case, the Board of Education has set up a verification team with outside lawyers and is expected to report by the end of next month. I am planning to do so.
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Tokushima: Man stabbed in critical condition in pachinko parlor parking lot; 58-year-old and 61-year-old suspect arrested
2024-05-27 20:41:00
On the 26th, a man was attacked and stabbed by several men in the parking lot of a pachinko parlor in Tokushima City, leaving him unconscious and in critical condition. Police have charged the suspects, aged 58 and 61, with attempted murder. was arrested on suspicion of An arrest warrant has also been obtained for another suspect in his 50s, and we are investigating the whereabouts of the suspect, as well as investigating the details of the incident.
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Two elderly men and women die in apartment fire in Eniwa City, Hokkaido
2024-05-27 20:39:00
There was a fire in an apartment in Eniwa City, Hokkaido, and two elderly men and women who were in the room where the fire apparently started died. Police are working to confirm the identity and investigating the cause of the fire.
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Princess Kako attends ceremony commemorating 125 years of diplomatic relations in Greece
2024-05-27 20:33:00
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince and Princess Akishino, who is on an official visit to Greece to promote international friendship, attended a ceremony in the capital Athens to commemorate 125 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Greece.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issues strict warning to Japan Airlines president due to series of troubles on passenger planes
2024-05-27 20:32:00
Japan Airlines has been experiencing a series of troubles since the beginning of this month, including passenger planes significantly crossing the stop line on taxiways and planes colliding with each other's wings. In response to this, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism summoned President Mitsuko Tottori on the 27th and issued a strict warning.
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Investment scam impersonating Takuro Morinaga causes damage of over 160 million yen in Kanagawa
2024-05-27 20:20:00
A woman in Kawasaki City was defrauded of more than 160 million yen after being approached with a false investment offer through interactions with a social media account pretending to be a prominent economic analyst. Police are warning people to be wary of investment scams triggered by advertisements impersonating celebrities.
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First confirmed type of Chinese reconnaissance/attack drone flies over the East China Sea Ministry of Defense
2024-05-27 20:17:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the 27th that a Chinese military reconnaissance and attack drone flew over the East China Sea north of Okinawa Prefecture. This is the first confirmed case of this type, and we are continuing to monitor and monitor it.
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Shizuoka District Court Hamamatsu Branch orders government to pay compensation for forced sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Law
2024-05-27 20:09:00
In a lawsuit in which a visually impaired 75-year-old woman from Hamamatsu City sought compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Law, the Shizuoka District Court's Hamamatsu Branch granted the woman's lawsuit. , ordered the government to pay compensation because this law violated the constitution.
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Kagoshima Tarumi City: Evacuation order given to 13,114 people in 7,236 households throughout the city
2024-05-27 19:56:00
Tarumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an evacuation order for 13,114 people in 7,236 households throughout the city at 7:30 p.m. on the 27th. The information is level 4 of the five alert levels, and everyone is urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issues strict warning to Japan Airlines president due to series of troubles on passenger planes
2024-05-27 19:52:00
Japan Airlines has been experiencing a series of troubles since the beginning of this month, including passenger planes significantly crossing the stop line on taxiways and planes colliding with each other's wings. In response to this, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism summoned President Mitsuko Tottori on the 27th and issued a strict warning.
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Toyama Kurobe "Trolley train" announced that all lines will be opened this season
2024-05-27 19:39:00
The Kurobe Gorge Railway in Toyama Prefecture, nicknamed the "Trolley Train," had postponed all trains for this season to autumn this year after it was discovered that restoration work on bridges damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake would take longer than expected. It was announced that the opening would be abandoned.
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Yamanashi town considers countermeasures after black curtain hides Mt. Fuji from convenience store with multiple holes
2024-05-27 19:28:00
Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture has discovered that there are multiple holes in the black curtain that was installed to hide Mt. Fuji, which was installed to prevent nuisances caused by foreign tourists who visit to take pictures of Mt. Fuji from behind a convenience store. We are considering measures such as blocking the access.
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Harumi Flag The actual state of the investment objectives of more than a quarter of the blocks owned by corporations
2024-05-27 19:27:00
Regarding the Harumi Flag project, which is said to be a project to renovate the Olympic Village for the Tokyo Olympics and create apartments for families, NHK investigated the owners of more than 1,000 rooms from the registry and found that more than a quarter of the total I found out it was a corporation. Many of them are in the investment or real estate business, with some owning 38 units, and it has become clear that the former Olympic Village was a target of investment.
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Body found in Tamagawa suitcase, perhaps broadcasting troubles with ex-partner?
2024-05-27 19:15:00
In December of last year, a man's dead body was found in a suitcase recovered from the Tama River. A former boyfriend who was arrested cited the man's social media posting activities and said, ``I don't want people to send me messages about my troubles.'' Interviews with investigators have revealed that he said, "I didn't like it." Police are investigating the matter in detail as they suspect that the financial troubles between the two may have developed into troubles with other family members.
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Lessons learned from the Ishikawa Prefecture Noto Peninsula Earthquake to be established for initial response verification committee
2024-05-27 19:14:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has decided to establish a committee of experts to examine the prefecture's initial response in order to utilize the lessons from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in future disaster prevention measures.
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School apologizes to student for excluding student with extensions from group photo, Kanagawa
2024-05-27 19:00:00
Last month, it was revealed that a female student at a prefectural high school in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, who wore hair extensions was removed from the teacher's class photo for violating school rules. The school apologized to the student for not being considerate enough.
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Rain in Shikoku, Kyushu, etc. “Possibility of linear rain belt forming” in Kagoshima and Miyazaki
2024-05-27 18:59:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, rain is increasing locally in areas such as Shikoku and Kyushu. In Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, there is a possibility that a linear rain band may occur during the day on the 28th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and rising river waters.
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"Elderly people evacuated" to Kirishima City and Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
2024-05-27 18:39:00
At 6 p.m. on the 27th, Kirishima City in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an "elderly evacuation" notice for 123,980 people in 62,737 households throughout the city. Kagoshima City also issued an "elderly evacuation" notice at 6 p.m. on the 27th for 20,955 people from 11,434 households living in landslide warning areas throughout the city.
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Shizuoka District Court Hamamatsu Branch orders government to pay compensation for forced sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Law
2024-05-27 18:29:00
In a lawsuit in which a visually impaired 75-year-old woman from Hamamatsu City sought compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Law, the Shizuoka District Court's Hamamatsu Branch granted the woman's lawsuit. , ordered the government to pay compensation because this law violated the constitution.
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Tochigi couple abandonment case: Six people charged with abandoning and damaging a corpse; murder investigation continues
2024-05-27 18:13:00
Regarding the six people arrested so far in connection with the discovery of the bodies of a couple in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has accused them of transporting the bodies of the couple to Nasu Town and then setting them on fire. He was charged with abandonment and destruction. The Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate the involvement of six people in the murder.
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Shizuoka District Court Hamamatsu Branch orders government to pay compensation for forced sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Law
2024-05-27 17:49:00
In a lawsuit in which a visually impaired 75-year-old woman from Hamamatsu City sought compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Law, the Shizuoka District Court's Hamamatsu Branch granted the woman's lawsuit. , ordered the government to pay compensation because this law violated the constitution.
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A new “heart patch” that grows as the child grows to reduce the burden
2024-05-27 17:24:00
Children with ``congenital heart disease'' who were born with surgery to close holes in their hearts, etc., required surgery to replace the sheet called ``heart patch'' to cover the hole as they grow, but universities in Osaka and other institutions are We have developed a new "heart patch" that grows with the growth of children, and it will be available for use in medical settings starting next month. It is expected that reoperation will be unnecessary and the burden on the child will be greatly reduced.
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Linear precipitation zone forecast information: 1/4 “I don’t remember” survey by Japan Meteorological Agency
2024-05-27 17:13:00
More than 80% of people answered that they had seen or heard about the linear precipitation belt forecast, but 4% said they did not remember whether it had ever been announced in their area. According to a survey conducted by the Japan Meteorological Agency, this has reached 1. Experts have analyzed that, ``Although a relatively large number of people are aware that predictive information will be released, they are not sufficiently aware of whether it is relevant to them.''
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Concentration of PFAS up to 240 times the target value detected in well water in Kamagaya, Chiba
2024-05-27 17:11:00
Concentrations of two of the organic fluorine compounds PFAS, which have been pointed out to be harmful, were detected in well water in Kamagaya City, Chiba Prefecture, at up to 240 times the national provisional target value, and the city and other authorities are investigating the cause. Masu.
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Kagoshima (including Amami) Miyazaki “Possibility of occurrence of linear rain belt” 27th night to 28th
2024-05-27 16:37:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on the morning of the 27th that there is a possibility that a linear precipitation band consisting of successive rain clouds that developed from the night of the 27th to the day of the 28th may occur in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, excluding the Amami region. Added the Amami region. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that the risk of disasters could rapidly increase in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, and is calling for caution against landslides and flooding of low-lying areas.
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Announcement of procedures for designation of Rokudaime Yamaguchi-gumi and Kizunai as ``specific conflict designated organized crime groups''
2024-05-27 16:36:00
Public Safety Commissions in the six prefectures of Osaka, Hyogo, Ibaraki, Mie, Aichi, and Shiga are cracking down on the designated organized crime groups Rokudaime Yamaguchi-gumi and Kizunai, which have been involved in a series of incidents that appear to be conflicts. On the 27th, we announced the procedure for designation as a designated organized crime group. The plan is to make the designation within the next month after hearing opinions from groups.
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Japanese man suspected of widespread robbery in Japan arrested in Philippines
2024-05-27 16:34:00
A Japanese man who is believed to be a member of a special fraud group based in the Philippines and whose instructors are being indicted for committing widespread robberies in Japan using names such as "Luffy" has been detained in the Philippines. I did.
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Measures to prevent recurrence of lost potassium cyanide stored in Osaka Public University laboratory
2024-05-27 16:27:00
In response to an issue in which two types of highly toxic chemicals, including potassium cyanide, that had been stored in a laboratory at Osaka Public University were missing, the university decided to have faculty members with specialized knowledge manage keys and open and close them. We have put together measures to prevent recurrence.
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Chiba Urayasu City public elementary school teacher arrested on suspicion of secretly filming at a station
2024-05-27 16:23:00
A teacher in his 40s working at a public elementary school in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, was arrested for colluding with a male university student he met on SNS to secretly film upskirts of women at a station in Tokyo. In response to the investigation, he has denied some of the charges.
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Remains of 301 people newly interred in "worship ceremony" at Chidorigafuchi War Cemetery
2024-05-27 16:13:00
A ``worship ceremony'' to comfort the spirits of those who died in overseas battlefields during World War II was held at Chidorigafuchi War Cemetery in Tokyo, and a government investigation team brought back 301 people. The remains of the deceased were newly interred.
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Kagoshima Miyazaki “Possibility of occurrence of linear rain belt” From tonight to tomorrow
2024-05-27 15:55:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, rain is increasing mainly on the Pacific side. From the night of the 27th to the day of the 28th, atmospheric conditions became extremely unstable over a wide area from Okinawa/Amami to eastern Japan, and rain clouds developed one after another from the night of the 27th to the day of the 28th in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, excluding the Amami region. There is a possibility that a series of linear rain bands may occur, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river waters.
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Are there large numbers of stink bugs this year? 30 prefectures have been issued with a warning. Which prefectures have the most?
2024-05-27 15:42:00
This insect is again this year. This is the green stink bug that flies out of nowhere and gives off a strong odor when you touch it. Currently, stink bug advisories have been issued in 30 prefectures nationwide. Why did it occur? How long will it last? (*A nationwide map of areas where advisories have been issued is included in the text)
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Saitama Prefectural Police opens training and testing facility exclusively for elderly driver's license renewals
2024-05-27 14:38:00
As the number of elderly drivers increases, the Saitama Prefectural Police Headquarters has opened the first facility in the country exclusively for elderly drivers to conduct training and inspections in Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City, in order to smoothly renew driver's licenses.
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Fireworks festival that caused a fire last year will be scaled back and held on August 3rd in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo
2024-05-27 14:34:00
In response to a fire that broke out at the venue of a fireworks festival in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo last year, the ward decided to reduce the scale of the fireworks that caused the fire and hold the event on August 3rd to ensure safety. Then he announced.
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Kagoshima Miyazaki “Possibility of occurrence of linear rain belt” From tonight to tomorrow
2024-05-27 14:17:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, rain is increasing mainly on the Pacific side. From the night of the 27th to the day of the 28th, atmospheric conditions became extremely unstable over a wide area from Okinawa/Amami to eastern Japan, and rain clouds developed one after another from the night of the 27th to the day of the 28th in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, excluding the Amami region. There is a possibility that a series of linear rain bands may occur, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river waters.
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Shinagawa 4 people died; mother and second daughter died from blood loss; eldest daughter and son died of carbon monoxide poisoning
2024-05-27 14:08:00
A mother and three young children were found dead in a house that had caught fire in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo.The mother and her second daughter died from blood loss, and the eldest daughter and son died from carbon monoxide poisoning. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The eldest daughter and son also had multiple knife wounds, and the Metropolitan Police Department plans to wait for the father, who is hospitalized due to smoke inhalation, to recover before questioning him.
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"Artisan style" passed down from the Heian period at Shuri Castle's Seiden: Praying for the building's safety
2024-05-27 13:16:00
At Shuri Castle Seiden in Naha City, where reconstruction work is underway following a fire, work to repair the roof and other areas has been completed, and a ceremony was held on the 27th to pray for the building's safety in the ancient style. Tiling and other works will be carried out in the future, with completion scheduled for the fall of 2026.
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Tornado hits Texas and other parts of the United States, killing 18 people US media
2024-05-27 13:14:00
Severe storms and tornadoes occurred in various parts of the southern United States, including Texas, and multiple American media outlets reported that at least 18 people were killed.
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Kagoshima Miyazaki “Possibility of occurrence of linear rain belt” From tonight to tomorrow
2024-05-27 13:00:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, rain is increasing mainly on the Pacific side. From the night of the 27th to the day of the 28th, atmospheric conditions became extremely unstable over a wide area from Okinawa/Amami to eastern Japan, and rain clouds developed one after another from the night of the 27th to the day of the 28th in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, excluding the Amami region. There is a possibility that a series of linear rain bands may occur, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river waters.
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Tamagawa: Man's body found in suitcase, possibly due to trouble last year with ex-girlfriend
2024-05-27 12:31:00
Last December, a man was arrested in connection with an incident in which a man's body was found in a suitcase recovered from the Tama River.Last year, he got into trouble with his ex-girlfriend in Nagoya and was arrested by the police. Understood. Police are investigating the possibility that the relationship between the two men, who were dating, may have led to this incident.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issues JAL president strict warning after troubles such as passenger plane wing contact
2024-05-27 12:25:00
Japan Airlines has been experiencing a series of troubles since the beginning of this month, including passenger planes significantly crossing the stop line on taxiways and planes colliding with each other's wings. In response to this, it was revealed that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will summon President Mitsuko Tottori on the 27th and issue a strict warning.
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Off the coast of Senkaku, Okinawa, three Chinese Coast Guard vessels invade territorial waters, all leaving territorial waters
2024-05-27 12:00:00
On the 24th, three Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture to coincide with the movement of Japanese fishing boats, and after sailing within the territorial waters for about two hours, all of them left the territorial waters. I did. The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to warn and monitor the vessel to prevent it from entering territorial waters again.
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Kagoshima Miyazaki “Possibility of occurrence of linear rain belt” From tonight to tomorrow
2024-05-27 11:46:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, rain is increasing mainly on the Pacific side. From the night of the 27th to the day of the 28th, atmospheric conditions became extremely unstable over a wide area from Okinawa/Amami to eastern Japan, and rain clouds developed one after another from the night of the 27th to the day of the 28th in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, excluding the Amami region. There is a possibility that a series of linear rain bands may occur, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river waters.
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Man in critical condition stabbed in Tokushima pachinko parlor parking lot; suspect in his 50s arrested
2024-05-27 11:16:00
On the 26th, a man in his 50s was attacked and stabbed by several men in the parking lot of a pachinko parlor in Tokushima City, leaving him unconscious and in critical condition. A male suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police plan to secure and arrest one other suspect, and will conduct a detailed investigation into the circumstances that led to the incident.
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Two bodies found in the ruins of a house fire in Toyama City, possibly a parent and child in their 90s and 60s
2024-05-27 11:10:00
In the early hours of the 27th, a fire destroyed a house in Toyama City, and the bodies of two people were found in the ashes. Police believe that the deceased were a parent and child in their 90s and 60s who lived in this house, and are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
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JR Utsunomiya Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line resume operation
2024-05-27 10:12:00
According to JR East, due to the accident that occurred around 8:35 a.m. at Shiraoka Station in Shiraoka City, Saitama Prefecture, the Utsunomiya Line was between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station, and the Shonan-Shinjuku Line was in the section north of Shinjuku Station. In both cases, operations were suspended due to up and down lines, but operations resumed just before 10 a.m.
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Tobu Tojo Line operation resumed
2024-05-27 09:47:00
The Tobu Tojo Line has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Ikebukuro Station and Ogawamachi Station in Ogawamachi, Saitama Prefecture due to an accident that occurred at a railroad crossing between Tsuruse Station and Fujimino Station in Fujimi City, Saitama Prefecture. , and operations resumed around 9:35 a.m.
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JR Utsunomiya Line: Operation suspended between Tokyo and Utsunomiya
2024-05-27 08:54:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line has suspended service on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station due to an accident that occurred around 8:35 a.m. at Shiraoka Station in Shiraoka City, Saitama Prefecture. It is expected that operations will resume around 9:40 a.m.
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Tobu Tojo Line operation suspended Ikebukuro - Ogawamachi up and down lines
2024-05-27 08:31:00
Due to a fatal accident that occurred at the railroad crossing between Tsuruse Station and Fujimino Station in Fujimi City, Saitama Prefecture, the Tobu Tojo Line has been shut down from around 8 a.m. on the up and down lines between Ikebukuro Station and Ogawamachi Station in Ogawamachi, Saitama Prefecture. I have put off driving. It is expected that operations will resume around 9:30 a.m.
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Body found in Tamagawa suitcase. Was it purchased at a mass retailer in Tokyo?
2024-05-27 07:22:00
In December last year, the body of a 46-year-old man was found in a suitcase recovered from the Tama River in Kawasaki City. Some of the five suspects, including the man's former boyfriend, were arrested. Interviews with investigators have revealed that the suitcase is suspected of being purchased at a mass retailer in Tokyo. In response to the investigation, one person has denied the charges.
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Atmospheric instability from Okinawa to eastern Japan; very heavy rain possible through the 29th
2024-05-27 06:50:00
Due to the effects of the front and low pressure, the atmospheric conditions will become extremely unstable over a wide area from Okinawa/Amami to eastern Japan into the 29th, and there is a risk of extremely heavy rain accompanied by thunder. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges caution against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river waters.
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Toyama City: 1 person dead in house fire; 2 people believed to be residents could not be contacted
2024-05-27 06:14:00
Early on the 27th, a fire destroyed a house in Toyama City, and one person was found dead in the ashes. The two people believed to be living in this house have not been able to be contacted, and police and fire departments are currently investigating.
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