Social News(2024/06/04)
A patient in his 70s dies at a psychiatric hospital. Could it be trouble between patients? Toda, Saitama
2024-06-04 20:57:00
Early on the 4th, a patient in his 70s was found not breathing at a psychiatric hospital in Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, and was later confirmed dead. There were marks on his face that looked like he had been punched, and police believe there was some kind of trouble among the hospitalized patients, and they are investigating the details of what happened.
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“Cultural Property Rescue” Exhibition of materials removed from disaster-stricken houses Ishikawa
2024-06-04 20:11:00
An exhibition is being held in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, of materials conveying local history that were removed from houses and other areas damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake as part of the ``Cultural Property Rescue'' initiative.
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The Empress gives mulberry leaves to the silkworms grown at the Imperial Palace
2024-06-04 19:46:00
The Empress attended an event called ``Gokyusou,'' in which she gave mulberry leaves to feed the silkworms raised at the Imperial Palace.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism enters Toyota headquarters to inspect vehicle performance tests
2024-06-04 19:30:00
On the 4th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an on-site inspection at Toyota Motor Corporation's headquarters in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, due to an issue in which five companies, including automobile manufacturers, were committing fraud in obtaining the "type designation" necessary for mass production of automobiles. I started.
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3 million yen defrauded through a false phone call regarding “Fixed Tax Reduction Refund”
2024-06-04 19:29:00
A woman in her 60s in Matsue City was defrauded of approximately 3 million yen after receiving a false phone call saying she would receive a refund regarding the 40,000 yen per person fixed tax reduction that began this month. The police are investigating the matter as a fraud and are warning people to be careful as there are no refunds for fixed tax reductions.
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Osaka Prefectural Police requests freezing of about 1,000 accounts believed to be managed by a fraudulent group
2024-06-04 19:21:00
In a case in which 13 people were arrested for laundering funds such as fraud victims using shell company accounts, the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters has investigated approximately 1,000 accounts that were believed to have been managed by the group. Interviews with investigators revealed that financial institutions were requested to freeze the transaction all at once. It is unusual for a freeze to be requested on such a scale.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism enters Toyota headquarters to inspect vehicle performance tests
2024-06-04 19:16:00
On the 4th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an on-site inspection at Toyota Motor Corporation's headquarters in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, due to an issue in which five companies, including automobile manufacturers, were committing fraud in obtaining the "type designation" necessary for mass production of automobiles. I started.
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Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Rinia “Needs to be compatible with solving water and environmental issues”
2024-06-04 19:09:00
Governor Yasutomo Suzuki, who was first elected in last month's Shizuoka prefecture gubernatorial election, met for the first time with Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito on the 4th, and stated that he "understands the necessity" of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, and discussed water and environmental issues. He expressed the idea that it is necessary to balance this with solutions.
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Sapporo Susukino mutilated body case mother denies charges at first trial
2024-06-04 19:04:00
Last year, the decapitated body of a man was found in a hotel in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo, and three fathers and children were arrested and charged with helping to hide the body in their home. At the first court hearing on the 4th, the mother denied the charges, saying, ``I had no intention of helping.''
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Noto Ishikawa Tokyo theater company performs play to encourage high school students affected by disaster
2024-06-04 18:57:00
In an effort to encourage high school students affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a Tokyo theater company performed a play at a high school in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa conveys concerns to Chinese government over Yasukuni Shrine graffiti incident
2024-06-04 18:54:00
Regarding the incident in which graffiti was found on a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Foreign Minister Kamikawa said that he believed the crime was committed by a Chinese national and that he had conveyed his concerns to the Chinese government through diplomatic channels.
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13 private universities in Kanagawa to standardize recommendation letter format to reduce burden on high school teachers
2024-06-04 18:51:00
Thirteen private universities with campuses in Kanagawa Prefecture will standardize the format for the recommendation letter from a high school required for the university's so-called "recommendation entrance examination", which has been different for each university from the next entrance examination. . This is the first of its kind in the country, and we hope to reduce the burden on high school teachers as much as possible.
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Two suspects in their 20s arrested for stealing stainless steel car stopper Saitama
2024-06-04 18:38:00
In April, two suspects in their 20s were arrested for stealing three stainless steel car stops installed in a park in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. More than 90 car stoppers have been stolen from surrounding parks one after another, and police are investigating whether this is the case.
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Saitama Kumagaya Elementary school student hit by car, unconscious, 84-year-old suspect arrested
2024-06-04 18:35:00
On the afternoon of the 4th, an elementary school girl who was walking across a crosswalk in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, was hit by an oncoming car, hit her head hard and is unconscious. Police arrested the 84-year-old suspect who was driving the car on the spot on suspicion of causing injury by negligent driving, and are conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances at the time.
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In Nerima, Tokyo, day care services for children with severe disabilities are no longer available.
2024-06-04 18:26:00
In Tokyo's Nerima Ward, a facility for children with severe disabilities to attend after school suddenly became unavailable from the 3rd, causing a stir with parents demanding the ward take action.
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Mt. Fuji Evacuation drill before summer mountain season, foreign tourists also participate Yamanashi
2024-06-04 18:25:00
Ahead of the summer mountaineering season, an evacuation drill was held on the Yamanashi Prefecture side of Mt. Fuji in preparation for an eruption, with the participation of foreign tourists to confirm routes down the mountain.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism enters Toyota headquarters to inspect vehicle performance tests
2024-06-04 18:08:00
On the 4th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an on-site inspection at Toyota Motor Corporation's headquarters in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, due to an issue in which five companies, including automobile manufacturers, were committing fraud in obtaining the "type designation" necessary for mass production of automobiles. I started.
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Cargo plane returns to Narita Airport, lands normally, 4 crew members injured
2024-06-04 17:48:00
On the morning of the 4th, a cargo plane departing from Narita Airport declared a state of emergency and returned because it appeared that the engine was on fire. The aircraft landed normally and the four crew members were not injured.
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Mazda's factory location falsified in certification exam, Yamaguchi - Voices of anxiety and anger in Hofu
2024-06-04 17:35:00
Mazda has decided to suspend production of a total of two vehicle models after receiving instructions to suspend shipments due to a series of cases in which five major automakers were found to have cheated on national certification exams. In Hofu City, the prefecture, voices of anxiety and anger were heard.
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South Korean radar irradiation problem confirmed to prevent recurrence “major progress” Chief of the Maritime Staff
2024-06-04 17:28:00
At the Japan-South Korea defense ministers' meeting, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's top official, Chief of the Maritime Staff Ryo Sakai, confirmed measures to prevent a recurrence of the issue of radar irradiation of Self-Defense Forces aircraft six years ago, calling it a major development. He expressed his intention to build a relationship of trust.
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Gifu Governor requests JR Tokai president to reduce well water level problem due to linear construction
2024-06-04 17:24:00
Governor Furuta of Gifu Prefecture met with JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa regarding the problem of declining water levels in wells and other areas around the tunnel construction site for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Gifu Prefecture, and asked him to utilize the knowledge of experts to resolve the issue. We asked them to create a model for solving this problem.
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Saitama Kumagaya Elementary school student was seriously injured after being hit by a car; 84-year-old suspect arrested
2024-06-04 17:09:00
On the afternoon of the 4th, an elementary school girl who was walking across a crosswalk in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, was hit by an oncoming car, hitting her head and sustaining serious injuries. Police arrested the 84-year-old suspect who was driving the car on the spot on suspicion of causing injury by negligent driving, and are conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances at the time.
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U.S. Navy's first machine gun blank firing training at Yokosuka Base in response to suspicious ships, etc.
2024-06-04 16:59:00
On the 4th, military military police conducted machine gun blank firing training for the first time at the U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, and the sounds of gunfire could be heard intermittently around the base.
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Tokyo Shinjuku Ward to restrict drinking on the streets this Halloween
2024-06-04 16:49:00
Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward plans to restrict drinking on the streets this Halloween, similar to Shibuya, as the number of tourists visiting Kabukicho has increased due to Shibuya Ward's restrictions on drinking on the streets last Halloween. is.
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Sixth release of treated water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant completed TEPCO
2024-06-04 16:44:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company announced at noon on the 4th that it had completed the sixth release of treated water that had accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant since last month.
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One in five people said their illustrations, etc. had been used for secondary purposes without permission.
2024-06-04 16:28:00
When an organization that investigates freelance issues conducted a survey regarding the copyrights and contracts of manga artists and illustrators, one in five people answered that their illustrations had been used for secondary purposes without their permission. It turns out that there is a succession of
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Letter of appreciation given to Myanmar women and others for protecting missing elementary school students Tochigi
2024-06-04 16:21:00
A Myanmar woman and others were presented with a letter of appreciation from the police for protecting a missing elementary school student in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.
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Talent Ryohei Odai appointed as “Kawashi Hometown Ambassador” Hyogo
2024-06-04 16:08:00
Ryohei Odai, a TV personality and former member of Junretsu, was appointed as the Kawanishi Hometown Ambassador, which promotes the history and charm of Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, and was handed an appointment letter on the 3rd.
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Tomorrow will mark four years since Megumi Yokota's father Shigeru passed away.
2024-06-04 16:00:00
Five days will mark four years since Shigeru Yokota, father of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea, and the first representative of the abductee family association, passed away. Her wife, Sakie, held a press conference and strongly urged the government to take action, saying, ``I want them to quickly find a way to resolve the issue.''
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Former organized crime group member who was wanted but died, documents sent to prosecutors on suspicion of murder, investigation concluded
2024-06-04 15:45:00
In 2005, the Metropolitan Police Department referred a former organized crime group member wanted nationwide for murdering the assistant manager of a bar in Mitaka City, Tokyo, who was found dead the year after the incident, to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of murder and an investigation. I finished.
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A selection ceremony for the special loquats, which are at their peak, presented to the imperial family, Minamiboso, Chiba
2024-06-04 15:43:00
A selection ceremony was held to select loquats to be presented to the imperial family from among the local loquats, a specialty produced in the southern part of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, which is at its peak in terms of shipping.
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Niigata Sado First ibis released in Osado area to improve breeding situation
2024-06-04 15:25:00
In order to improve the situation in which the breeding grounds of the Japanese crested ibis, a special natural monument of the country that we aim to reintroduce into the wild, are concentrated, making it difficult for them to breed, the first crested crested ibis was released in the Osado area in the northern part of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture.
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Boy arrested for hijacking accounts and stealing points on RMT exclusive site
2024-06-04 13:10:00
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of hijacking the accounts of other users and defrauding them of their points on a dedicated site for ``RMT (Real Money Trade),'' where users buy and sell items such as online game items. . The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspect as having defrauded him of approximately 4 million yen.
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Princess Yuriko Mikasa, the oldest member of the imperial family, turns 101 and members of the royal family visit the hospital
2024-06-04 12:59:00
Princess Yuriko Mikasa, the oldest member of the Imperial Family, celebrated her 101st birthday on the 4th, and in the morning, members of the Imperial Family visited her at the hospital one after another.
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Nationwide telephone consultation alliance to respond to women's workplace concerns
2024-06-04 12:33:00
As the issue of creating a working environment for women, such as balancing work and childcare, is becoming an issue, telephone consultations are being held all over the country to address women's concerns in the workplace.
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Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Narita Airport; no information on injuries etc.
2024-06-04 12:13:00
A cargo plane departing from Narita Airport on the morning of the 4th declared an emergency because it appeared that the engine was on fire, dumped fuel at sea, then returned to Narita Airport and made an emergency landing. The landing was normal, and there are no reports of injuries at this time.
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FTC conducts on-site inspection of medical device manufacturer ``cross-selling''
2024-06-04 11:52:00
On the 4th, major medical device manufacturer Sysmex was accused of conducting "tie-in sales" in which the purchase of its own reagents was a condition when selling or renewing testing equipment, thereby hindering market competition. It was learned through interviews with those involved that the committee had entered into an on-site inspection.
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Environment Minister Ito is coordinating meetings with Niigata Minamata disease patient groups and others in July
2024-06-04 11:03:00
On the 4th, Environment Minister Ito stated that ``arrangements are being made to hold a meeting in July,'' which has been requested by Niigata Minamata disease patient groups.
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Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Narita Airport, reporting that it appeared to be on fire
2024-06-04 11:02:00
According to the Narita Airport Office of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, a cargo plane departing from Narita Airport contacted them to return and make an emergency landing because ``the engine appeared to be on fire.'' The aircraft making the emergency landing was Polar Air Cargo Flight 752, which left Narita Airport just after 10 a.m. on the 4th and was heading to Los Angeles in the United States. Runway A at Narita Airport was temporarily closed due to this emergency landing, but it has now reopened.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will make an official visit to the UK from the 22nd
2024-06-04 10:59:00
It has been officially decided that Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will make an official visit to the United Kingdom as state guests from the 22nd of this month.
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Chiba Ichikawa Plan to construct new pools and artificial tidal flats on reclaimed land
2024-06-04 10:58:00
Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, has decided to construct a new community pool, artificial tidal flats, and other facilities on reclaimed land facing Tokyo Bay, in order to create a place where people can enjoy sports and enjoy the natural beauty of the sea.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will make an official visit to the UK from the 22nd
2024-06-04 10:12:00
It has been officially decided that Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will make an official visit to the United Kingdom as state guests from the 22nd of this month.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism enters Toyota headquarters to inspect vehicle performance tests
2024-06-04 09:50:00
On the 4th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an on-site inspection at Toyota Motor Corporation's headquarters in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, due to an issue in which five companies, including automobile manufacturers, were committing fraud in obtaining the "type designation" necessary for mass production of automobiles. I started.
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18 years after the fatal elevator accident, mother of high school student gives lecture
2024-06-04 07:46:00
On the 3rd, 18 years after a high school student was crushed and killed by a rising elevator in an apartment building in Minato Ward, Tokyo, his mother gave a speech saying, ``I hope this will lead to the saving of lives not just for one person, but for society as a whole.'' I complained.
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Tochigi Koyama house completely burnt down; two people found dead in hallway and bedroom; husband and wife?
2024-06-04 07:12:00
Early on the morning of the 4th, a fire destroyed a house in Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, and two people, a man and a woman, were taken to the hospital but died. Police are currently investigating the possibility that they are the couple who lived in the house and have not been able to contact them.
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Daikoku Drug: Tax-free sales to customers suspected of reselling? National Tax Bureau imposes additional tax
2024-06-04 06:52:00
The Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau has pointed out that multiple Daikoku Drug stores in Osaka have been repeatedly selling inappropriate duty-free items to Chinese tourists, suspected of being for resale, and the two companies operating the stores have been found guilty. Through interviews with related parties, we learned that a total of approximately 300 million yen was levied in additional taxes.
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Supreme Court: Personal information of 900 people leaked. Emails sent with addresses visible
2024-06-04 06:48:00
On the 3rd, the Supreme Court revealed that when sending emails to lawyers and others who had borrowed money during their legal training, there was a mistake in sending emails at once with everyone's addresses visible, and the personal information of 900 people was leaked. I did.
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Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, the oldest member of the imperial family, turns 101 years old
2024-06-04 05:33:00
Princess Yuriko, Princess Mikasa, the oldest member of the Imperial Family, celebrated her 101st birthday on the 4th.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism visits Toyota headquarters for on-site inspection of fraudulent vehicle performance tests
2024-06-04 05:11:00
On the 4th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism visited Toyota Motor Corporation's headquarters in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, to investigate the detailed facts surrounding an issue in which five companies, including automobile manufacturers, committed fraud in obtaining type designations necessary for mass production of automobiles and other vehicles. The policy is to conduct on-site inspections.
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