2024-06-27 23:53:00
A South Korean research vessel, which had been sailing within Japan's exclusive economic zone around Takeshima in Shimane Prefecture since the 25th, was confirmed to have left the zone just after 8:00 p.m. on the 27th.
2024-06-27 23:42:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, the atmospheric conditions in Kyushu are very unstable, and very heavy rain is falling locally in Kagoshima Prefecture. The ground has become loose in some areas due to the rain so far, so please be on high alert for landslides and spend the night of the 27th in a safe place.
2024-06-27 22:44:00
A United Nations symposium on the North Korean abduction issue was held online, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi emphasized his intention to work toward the realization of a Japan-North Korea summit meeting in order to ensure the early return of all victims, and called for cooperation from the international community.
2024-06-27 22:29:00
In order to prevent the ever-increasing number of special frauds, Osaka Governor Yoshimura has indicated his intention to consider amending prefectural ordinances to prohibit elderly people from using mobile phones at ATMs.
2024-06-27 22:15:00
A prison in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, which houses young inmates with possible developmental disabilities, offered them a work experience program where they learned hotel work, in an effort to help them reintegrate into society after their release.
2024-06-27 22:14:00
Regarding the mandatory reporting deadline to the government in the event of a personal information leak, the government's Personal Information Protection Commission has decided to consider extending the reporting deadline in order to reduce the burden on companies and others that have taken sufficient measures.
2024-06-27 22:07:00
In response to an increase in inquiries about health damage caused by cosmetic medical treatments such as hair removal and liposuction, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has established a study group to discuss countermeasures, and discussions began on the evening of the 27th.
2024-06-27 22:02:00
A photo exhibition began on the 27th in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, the hometown of Yaeko Taguchi, a victim of abduction by North Korea, calling for her return home as soon as possible.
2024-06-27 21:49:00
On the 27th, the Kanto-Shinetsu Regional Taxation Bureau imposed a three-month suspension on an employee of a tax office in Saitama Prefecture as disciplinary punishment for betting more than 200 million yen at multiple overseas online casinos and failing to report the profits. The Bureau also filed criminal charges with the Saitama District Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion of habitual gambling.
2024-06-27 21:48:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, the atmospheric conditions in Kyushu are very unstable, and heavy rain is falling locally in Kagoshima Prefecture. The ground has become loose in some areas due to the rain so far, so please be on high alert for landslides and spend the night of the 27th in a safe place.
2024-06-27 21:33:00
It has been revealed that a group of hackers calling themselves "Black Suit" has issued a statement claiming to have carried out a cyber attack on Kadokawa, a major publishing company currently experiencing system problems with its video streaming service Nico Nico Douga and book publishing, stealing the company's business plans, user data, and other data.
2024-06-27 21:28:00
Due to the rain, JR Kyushu's conventional lines will be suspended on some sections from the first train on the 28th.
2024-06-27 21:09:00
The Japan Expo Association, the organizing body for the Osaka-Kansai Expo, indicated at its board meeting on the 27th that it expects its burden to increase by up to 7.6 billion yen due to factors such as a decrease in the number of countries participating by building their own pavilions. The amount will vary depending on how many countries change their participation methods and how the former sites are used, but it is expected to be contained within the venue construction costs.
2024-06-27 21:07:00
Ten people living in Tokyo and elsewhere are seeking compensation from the government, arguing that the Civil Code provision that does not allow married couples to have different surnames violates the Constitution. The plaintiffs argued that "the pain of being forced to have the same surname as a married couple should be treated as a human rights issue." Meanwhile, the government has indicated that it will fight the case.
2024-06-27 21:00:00
On the morning of the 27th, a van used to shuttle people at a welfare facility for the disabled and a light passenger car collided on a prefectural road in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Nine people in both vehicles were taken to the hospital, and one of them, a man driving the light passenger car, died.
2024-06-27 20:59:00
In a lawsuit filed by a university professor against the government for documents that could verify the circumstances surrounding the Cabinet decision to change the interpretation of the law and extend the retirement age of former Tokyo High Public Prosecutor's Office Prosecutor General Kurokawa, the Osaka District Court ordered the disclosure of some of the documents. The ruling stated, "The change in the interpretation of the law can only be considered to have been aimed at extending the retirement age of Mr. Kurokawa, who is close to retiring from public service."
2024-06-27 20:50:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, who are on an official visit to the United Kingdom to promote international friendship, visited Buckingham Palace in London to bid farewell to King Charles and Queen Consort, concluding their official schedule as state guests.
2024-06-27 20:47:00
Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, former president of major publishing company Kadokawa, who was arrested and indicted in connection with a corruption case surrounding sponsorship contracts for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, has filed a lawsuit against the government seeking damages, claiming that the "hostage justice" system, in which people are detained for long periods of time if they continue to claim innocence, is unconstitutional.
2024-06-27 20:45:00
It has been revealed that a group of hackers calling themselves "Black Suit" has issued a statement claiming to have carried out a cyber attack on Kadokawa, a major publishing company currently experiencing system problems with its video streaming service Nico Nico Douga and book publishing, stealing the company's business plans, user data, and other data.
2024-06-27 20:33:00
Heavy rain is falling in Kyushu due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, and a linear precipitation band is expected to form in northern Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture from now until the morning of the 28th, causing heavy rain. The risk of disasters may increase rapidly during the dark hours of the night, so please be on guard against landslides and river flooding, and spend the night of the 27th in a safe place.
2024-06-27 20:19:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, who are on an official visit to the United Kingdom to promote international friendship, visited Buckingham Palace in London to bid farewell to King Charles and Queen Consort, concluding their official schedule as state guests.
2024-06-27 20:18:00
A safety training session was held in Yokohama for coast guard officers who will be conducting awareness-raising activities for businesses and others ahead of the sea leisure season. The officers learned the correct way to wear life jackets and how to use snorkels so that they can provide specific guidance.
2024-06-27 19:45:00
Heavy rain is falling in Kyushu due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, and a linear precipitation band is expected to form in northern Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture from now until the morning of the 28th, causing heavy rain. The risk of disasters may increase rapidly during the dark hours of the night, so please be on guard against landslides and river flooding, and spend the night of the 27th in a safe place.
2024-06-27 19:40:00
In response to the issue of people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji supplements developing kidney diseases and other problems, the Consumer Affairs Agency has presented a proposal to revise the Food Labeling Standards, which it has been considering.The standard will require businesses that register functional foods to collect and report information on health damage from September of this year.
2024-06-27 19:27:00
In response to the case in which a soldier attached to the U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa was indicted on charges of luring a girl under the age of 16 for lewd purposes and sexually assaulting her, the Okinawa prefectural government protested to the top officials of Kadena Air Base on the 27th, saying, "This is completely unacceptable. It causes anxiety to the Okinawan residents who are forced to live next to the base," and strongly urged them to prevent a recurrence.
2024-06-27 19:26:00
The Road Traffic Law requires that people who have been arrested multiple times within three years for "dangerous behavior" while riding a bicycle must take a safety course run by the local public safety commission. The National Police Agency plans to add "distracted driving," which is riding a bicycle while using a smartphone or other device, to the "dangerous behavior" that is subject to the law, and will proceed with the procedure to amend the Enforcement Order of the Road Traffic Law.
2024-06-27 19:12:00
Amid a series of fraudulent ads on social media sites impersonating celebrities and others, four victims are seeking damages from the Japanese subsidiary of Meta, which provides services such as Facebook, claiming that the company "failed to investigate whether the content of the ads was true." The lawsuit began at the Kobe District Court on the 27th, and the company has indicated its intention to fight the case to the end, arguing that "the service is operated by Meta, an American company, and the Japanese subsidiary is not the entity placing the ads."
2024-06-27 19:00:00
Next month will mark four years since the city of Kawasaki enacted the nation's first ordinance incorporating criminal penalties for "hate speech." Prior to this, a citizens' group held a press conference to say that while the ordinance had a deterrent effect on the streets, discriminatory posts on the Internet continue to occur, and that the government must take measures against it.
2024-06-27 18:59:00
In a lawsuit filed by a university professor against the government for documents that could verify the circumstances surrounding the Cabinet decision to change the interpretation of the law and extend the retirement age of former Tokyo High Public Prosecutor's Office Prosecutor General Kurokawa, the Osaka District Court ordered the disclosure of some of the documents. The ruling stated, "The change in the interpretation of the law can only be considered to have been aimed at extending the retirement age of Mr. Kurokawa, who is close to retiring from public service."
2024-06-27 18:52:00
On the morning of the 27th, a van used to transport people to and from a welfare facility for the disabled collided with a light passenger vehicle on a prefectural road in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Nine people in both vehicles were taken to the hospital, and one of them, a man driving the light passenger vehicle, died.
2024-06-27 18:42:00
Heavy rain is falling in Kyushu due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, and a linear precipitation band is expected to form in northern Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture from now until the morning of the 28th, causing heavy rain. The risk of disasters may increase rapidly during the dark hours of the night, so please be on guard against landslides and river flooding, and spend the night of the 27th in a safe place.
2024-06-27 18:38:00
Ishikawa Prefecture Governor Hasi stated that he would like to "carefully monitor and provide support through the community" in order to prevent disaster-related deaths among those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, reaffirming his intention to put effort into the effort.
2024-06-27 18:37:00
On the 26th, three people believed to be climbers were found dead at the crater at the summit of Mount Fuji. One of the people who has already been transported to the hospital was identified as a 53-year-old male office worker from Hino City, Tokyo. Police have decided to wait until the weather improves before transporting the remaining two. They believe that the three climbed the mountain separately and are currently investigating the details.
2024-06-27 18:34:00
In preparation for the opening of the Shizuoka Prefecture side of Mount Fuji, scheduled for July 10, a training session was held in Gotemba City for a new system that Shizuoka Prefecture and other areas have begun using to allow people to register their climbing schedules and other information online in advance.
2024-06-27 18:04:00
Ten people living in Tokyo and elsewhere are seeking compensation from the government, arguing that the Civil Code provision that does not allow married couples to have different surnames violates the Constitution. The plaintiffs argued that "the pain of being forced to have the same surname as a married couple should be treated as a human rights issue." Meanwhile, the government has indicated that it will fight the case.
2024-06-27 18:02:00
The cities of Wajima and Nanao in Ishikawa Prefecture have certified a total of 22 people who died while evacuating after the Noto Peninsula earthquake as disaster-related deaths by the 27th. The death toll from the Noto Peninsula earthquake has now reached 281, surpassing that of the Kumamoto earthquake.
2024-06-27 18:01:00
As of 5 p.m. on the 27th, the town of Soeda in Fukuoka Prefecture issued evacuation information to 8,404 people in 4,417 households throughout the town, due to the risk of heavy rain. The information corresponds to level 3 out of five heavy rain alert levels, and the town is calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
2024-06-27 18:00:00
Due to the risk of disaster from the heavy rain, four cities and towns in Nagasaki Prefecture, including Nagasaki City and Sasebo City, announced evacuation information for the elderly and others by 5:30 pm. The areas covered by the evacuation for the elderly and others are the entirety of Nagasaki City, the entirety of Sasebo City except for the Uku district, the entirety of Togitsu Town, and the entirety of Nagayo Town. "Evacuation for the elderly and others" is a level 3 alert out of five levels, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
2024-06-27 17:59:00
Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, issued an evacuation notice for the elderly and others at 3 p.m. to 13,564 households and 28,745 people throughout the city, due to the risk of disasters caused by heavy rain. The city is at alert level 3 out of five heavy rain alert levels, and is calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
2024-06-27 17:57:00
On the 28th, it will be three years since a drunk driver crashed into a group of elementary school students on their way home from school in Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture, killing and injuring five children. Since then, accidents caused by drunk driving have not ceased, and the effectiveness of efforts to eradicate drunk driving has become an issue.
2024-06-27 17:49:00
A former dog breeder in his 80s who ran a dog sales business in Moroyama Town, Saitama Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of violating the Animal Welfare Act for sealing one of his dogs in a bag and suffocating it to death.
2024-06-27 17:42:00
A Cambodian suspect who was arrested for stealing a total of about 7 kilometers of copper cables from a solar power plant in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, has confessed that he "wanted to use the money to repay travel expenses," and it has been revealed that he was planning to hand over the stolen cables in exchange for payment. Police are investigating whether there are other people involved.
2024-06-27 17:38:00
In response to the problem of medical institutions performing organ transplants from brain-dead donors being forced to decline transplants due to a lack of capacity, a group of Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers has put together a proposal to the government calling for an increase in medical fees paid to medical institutions that perform transplants.
2024-06-27 17:36:00
The town of Kohoku in Saga Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 3,715 households and 9,586 people throughout the town at 5 p.m. on the 27th, citing the increased risk of disasters due to heavy rain. The evacuation order corresponds to alert level 4 out of a five-level alert system, and calls for everyone to immediately evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-06-27 17:15:00
This year's rainy season began nationwide 4 to 16 days later than average. In the Kanto-Koshin region, the rainy season began around the 21st of this month, 14 days later than average, making it the third latest since statistics began to be collected in 1951. In central Tokyo, during the week since the rainy season began, there were only two days of significant rainfall, while there were four days of midsummer days with maximum temperatures exceeding 30 degrees, making it difficult to feel whether the rainy season has arrived or not. Concerns are being raised about the impact of this unseasonable rainy season on crops and people's health.
2024-06-27 17:14:00
The Emperor, who is on an official visit to the United Kingdom to promote international friendship, attended a welcome dinner hosted by representatives of the City of London, the world's largest financial district.
2024-06-27 17:04:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front, Kyushu is experiencing intermittent heavy rain, and there is a risk of a linear rain band occurring in northern Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture from the night of the 27th to the morning of the 28th. The risk of disasters may increase sharply during the dark hours of the night, so please be on guard against landslides and river flooding, and ensure your safety while it is still light on the 27th.
2024-06-27 16:58:00
Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, former president of major publishing company Kadokawa, who was arrested and indicted in connection with a corruption case surrounding sponsorship contracts for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, has filed a lawsuit against the government seeking damages, claiming that the "hostage justice" system, in which people are detained for long periods of time if they continue to claim innocence, is unconstitutional.
2024-06-27 16:55:00
On the 26th, three people believed to be climbers were found dead at the crater at the summit of Mount Fuji. One of the people who has already been transported to the hospital was identified as a 53-year-old male office worker from Hino City, Tokyo. Police have decided to wait until the weather improves before transporting the remaining two. They believe that the three climbed the mountain separately and are currently investigating the details.
2024-06-27 16:40:00
Due to the forecast of heavy rain, five towns and villages, including Mashiki Town in Kumamoto Prefecture, issued information on the evacuation of elderly people and others at around 4pm on the 27th. The areas covered by the evacuation of elderly people and others are the entire Mashiki Town, the entire Takamori Town, the entire Nishihara Village, the entire Minamiaso Village, and the entire Yamae Village. The evacuation of elderly people and others is Level 3 out of the five alert levels, and calls on elderly people and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
2024-06-27 16:38:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has ordered five companies that manufacture and sell "valves" for attaching to LP gas containers to pay a total of more than 700 million yen in penalties for forming a cartel to unfairly raise prices, thereby violating the Antimonopoly Act.
2024-06-27 16:33:00
Hita city in Oita prefecture issued evacuation notices for elderly people and others to 12,073 households and 26,871 people in areas outside the city center at 4pm due to the risk of landslides caused by heavy rains from the night of the 27th. This is Level 3 of the five heavy rain warning levels, and the city is calling on elderly people and people with disabilities to begin evacuating. Evacuation notices for elderly people and others have been issued for the Amase, Oyama, Kamitsue, Nakatsue, Maetsue, Itsuwa, Yoake, Ootsuru, Ono, Higashi-Arida, Nishi-Arida, Mika, Asahi and Takase districts.
2024-06-27 16:15:00
On the 26th, police are investigating the identity of one of the three people who was found dead at the crater at the summit of Mt. Fuji, and the remaining two will be transported after the 28th due to future bad weather. Police believe that the three were climbing the mountain separately and are investigating the details.
2024-06-27 15:56:00
Following the incident in May in Otsu City in which a suspect on probation who was receiving support was arrested for murdering a male probation officer, probation officer organizations exchanged opinions with the Shiga Prefecture governor on June 27, expressing the opinion that efforts should be made to reduce the anxiety of probation officers.
2024-06-27 15:46:00
On the 28th, it will be three years since a drunk driver crashed into a group of elementary school students on their way home from school in Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture, killing and injuring five children. Since then, accidents caused by drunk driving have not ceased, and the effectiveness of efforts to eradicate drunk driving has become an issue.
2024-06-27 15:43:00
In a case where the bodies of a company executive couple were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and six people, including the eldest daughter's common-law husband, were arrested on suspicion of murder, the Metropolitan Police Department has also arrested the eldest daughter on suspicion of being involved in the incident. The eldest daughter was involved in the management of the company together with her common-law husband, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details, believing that there was a feud between the couple over management policy.
2024-06-27 14:41:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that new joint training between the Self-Defense Forces, the U.S. military, and the South Korean military began in the East China Sea on the 27th. The aim is thought to be to demonstrate cooperation between Japan, the U.S., and South Korea, with North Korea, which continues to launch ballistic missiles, and China in mind.
2024-06-27 14:37:00
The manager of a gambling shop in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, was arrested for allowing customers to play poker using playing cards, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the operation, believing that they made over 140 million yen in sales over a two-year period.
2024-06-27 14:27:00
The United Nations Human Rights Council's Working Group on Business and Human Rights reported the results of its first investigation into Japan to the Council on the 26th. After listing various issues, including the sexual assault case involving Johnny Kitagawa, the Working Group pointed out that "Japan has structural issues regarding human rights."
2024-06-27 14:10:00
As the movement towards decarbonization advances worldwide, a shortage of personnel with the relevant knowledge and skills has become an issue. For the first time, a training session was held for sales staff at an automobile dealership promoting decarbonization through next-generation vehicles such as EVs to learn the necessary skills.
2024-06-27 14:09:00
A former dog breeder in his 80s who ran a dog sales business in Moroyama Town, Saitama Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of violating the Animal Welfare Act for sealing one of his dogs in a bag and suffocating it to death.
2024-06-27 14:04:00
Just before noon on the 27th, a large amount of water overflowed from a construction site in Minato Ward, Tokyo, temporarily flooding the surrounding roads. The Metropolitan Police Department has restricted traffic in the area and is investigating the exact cause, suspecting that a water pipe burst during construction.
2024-06-27 13:45:00
The Road Traffic Law requires that people who have been arrested multiple times within three years for "dangerous behavior" while riding a bicycle must take a safety course run by the local public safety commission. The National Police Agency plans to add "distracted driving," which is riding a bicycle while using a smartphone or other device, to the "dangerous behavior" that is subject to the law, and will proceed with the procedure to amend the Enforcement Order of the Road Traffic Law.
2024-06-27 13:23:00
The Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters has been hit by a series of problems, including the indictment of the former head of the Public Safety Department for leaking information, and the National Police Agency has been conducting a special inspection since this week. In response to this, National Police Agency Commissioner General Tsuyuki Yasuhiro said at a press conference on the 27th, "We will use the knowledge accumulated at the National Police Agency to examine the prefectural police's measures to prevent recurrence and work to upgrade them."
2024-06-27 12:54:00
A 39-year-old suspect was arrested for possessing over 1,100 prescription drugs with the intent of transferring them to others. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the case, as it is believed that the suspect frequented the area around "Toyoko" in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, and transferred the drugs to young people with the intention of overdosing on them.
2024-06-27 12:53:00
The Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters has been hit by a series of problems, including the indictment of the former head of the Public Safety Department for leaking information, and the National Police Agency has been conducting a special inspection since this week. In response to this, National Police Agency Commissioner General Tsuyuki Yasuhiro said at a press conference on the 27th, "We will use the knowledge accumulated at the National Police Agency to examine the prefectural police's measures to prevent recurrence and work to upgrade them."
2024-06-27 12:45:00
In response to the case in which a soldier attached to the U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa was indicted on charges of luring a girl under the age of 16 for lewd purposes and sexually assaulting her, the Okinawa prefectural government protested to the top officials of Kadena Air Base on the 27th, saying, "This is completely unacceptable. It causes anxiety to the Okinawan residents who are forced to live next to the base," and strongly urged them to prevent a recurrence.
2024-06-27 12:23:00
On the morning of the 27th, a van used to transport people to and from a welfare facility for the disabled collided with a light passenger vehicle on a prefectural road in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Nine people in both vehicles were taken to the hospital, and one of them, a man driving the light passenger vehicle, died.
2024-06-27 12:22:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front, heavy rain is falling in Kyushu, and a linear rain band may occur in northern Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture from the night of the 27th to the morning of the 28th. The risk of disasters may increase rapidly during the dark hours of the night, so please be on guard against landslides and river flooding, and ensure your safety while it is still light on the 27th.
2024-06-27 12:10:00
On the 26th, police are investigating the identity of one of the three people who was found dead at the crater at the summit of Mt. Fuji, and the remaining two will be transported after the 28th due to future bad weather. Police believe that the three were climbing the mountain separately and are investigating the details.
2024-06-27 12:05:00
June 27th marks 30 years since the Matsumoto Sarin Incident, in which eight people were killed in a residential area of Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, by the Aum Shinrikyo cult. Many people have come to mourn the victims at a memorial stand set up near the site.
2024-06-27 11:50:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front, heavy rain is falling in Kyushu, and a linear rain band may occur in northern Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture from the night of the 27th to the morning of the 28th. The risk of disasters may increase rapidly during the dark hours of the night, so please be on guard against landslides and river flooding, and ensure your safety while it is still light on the 27th.
2024-06-27 11:18:00
On the morning of the 27th, a van used to transport people at a welfare facility for the disabled and a light passenger car collided on a prefectural road in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Nine people in both vehicles were taken to the hospital, one of whom was seriously injured and eight others with only minor injuries.
2024-06-27 10:03:00
Last year, a small plane crashed at an airport on Iejima Island in Okinawa Prefecture, killing two people on board. The Japan Transport Safety Board compiled a report stating that the plane may have crashed because it was unable to correct its low altitude when approaching the runway. However, the board said it was not equipped with a device to record the flight, and therefore could not disclose details.
2024-06-27 06:49:00
The Emperor, who is on an official visit to the United Kingdom to promote international friendship, attended a welcome dinner hosted by representatives of the City of London, the world's largest financial district.
2024-06-27 06:47:00
The United Nations Human Rights Council's Working Group on Business and Human Rights reported the results of its first investigation into Japan to the Council on the 26th. After listing various issues, including the sexual assault case involving Johnny Kitagawa, the Working Group pointed out that "Japan has structural issues regarding human rights."
2024-06-27 06:35:00
Due to the activity of the rainy season front becoming more active, there is a risk of very heavy rain in western Japan, especially Kyushu, through the 29th. The ground has become loose in some areas due to the rain so far, so please be on guard against landslides and rising rivers.
2024-06-27 06:30:00
On the 27th, it will be 30 years since the Aum Shinrikyo Sarin Incident, in which the highly toxic sarin gas was released in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, killing eight people. Residents mourning the victims have visited a flower tribute set up near the scene, and the local association that set it up is asking for people to think about the incident again.
2024-06-27 06:23:00
While a female perspective is needed in disaster response, such as operating evacuation shelters, a Cabinet Office survey found that nearly 60% of local government disaster prevention departments have no female staff members. The situation has hardly changed in the two years since the survey began, and the Cabinet Office is calling for disaster prevention measures that incorporate a female perspective in order to reflect the differences in needs between men and women in times of disaster.
2024-06-27 06:16:00
Regarding the issue of excessive food charges at Megumi, a nationwide operator of group homes for people with disabilities, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notified Megumi on the 26th that it will take measures to prevent the renewal of certification for all of its facilities nationwide. Facilities whose certification has been renewed are expected to be unable to operate one after another, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to respond in cooperation with local governments across the country, including by setting up a liaison council.
2024-06-27 05:38:00
On the first of next month, six months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the government will launch a new inter-ministerial team to support the recovery and reconstruction efforts. More than 100 staff members will be stationed in Ishikawa Prefecture to support the demolition and removal of damaged houses, which have been criticized for being delayed.
2024-06-27 05:33:00
This month, an All Nippon Airways passenger plane heading from Nagasaki Airport to Chubu Centrair International Airport made an emergency descent due to a loss of cabin pressure, and it was discovered that 11 passengers and crew members were complaining of feeling unwell. The National Transportation Safety Board plans to investigate the cause as a serious incident that could have led to an accident.
2024-06-27 05:23:00
On the night of the 26th, five houses in Kita-ku, Tokyo were burned down in a fire, and an 82-year-old resident of the house where the fire started was arrested on suspicion of arson. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident, as the resident admitted to the charges.
2024-06-27 00:00:00
On the 29th, it will be two years since the hit-and-run incident in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, where a university student was hit by a car and killed, and a 27-year-old suspect has been designated as a "highly wanted" suspect. Interviews with investigators have revealed that on the day of the incident, a security camera on the seashore about 2 kilometers from the scene captured an image of a person believed to be the suspect. The suspect's whereabouts after that are unknown, and the police are calling for information.
