Social News(2024/07/05)
Kochi: Elementary school student drowns while swimming and becomes unconscious; class continues in junior high school pool
2024-07-05 22:13:00
On the 5th, an elementary school student in Kochi City drowned in a pool during swimming lessons and was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state. At the time, the filtration pump for the pool at the elementary school the student attended was broken, so the lesson was being held in a nearby junior high school pool where the water was about 10 centimeters deeper.
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Suspected heatstroke patients rushed to hospital across the country; Tokyo reports over 100 cases for first time this year
2024-07-05 21:48:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 9 p.m. on the 5th, 134 people, both men and women aged between 6 and 90, had been taken to hospitals in Tokyo with suspected heatstroke. This is the first time this year that the number of people taken to hospitals in a single day has exceeded 100.
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Japan Badminton Association issues notice to "check AED locations" following sudden death of Chinese athlete
2024-07-05 21:13:00
Following the death of a 17-year-old Chinese badminton player who suddenly collapsed during a match at an international badminton tournament, the Nippon Badminton Association has issued a notice to its member associations across the country to ensure that life-saving measures can be taken swiftly at match venues, including by checking the locations of AEDs.
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Okinawa Governor Tamaki: "It is necessary to thoroughly report sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers to the prefecture"
2024-07-05 21:06:00
In light of the fact that information about sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has indicated his intention to soon announce measures to improve the situation. In response, Okinawa Governor Tamaki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to thoroughly ensure that reports are made to the prefecture.
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An 81-year-old man working in a field in Hino Town, Shiga Prefecture, dies of heatstroke
2024-07-05 20:50:00
On the afternoon of the 5th, an 81-year-old man was found collapsed in a field in Hino Town, Shiga Prefecture, and was confirmed dead shortly after. According to the police, the cause of death was dehydration due to heat stroke.
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Lawyers file complaint accusing Tokyo Governor Koike of violating the Public Offices Election Act through video streaming of press conferences
2024-07-05 20:49:00
Lawyers have filed a complaint with the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office alleging that Tokyo Governor Koike violated the Public Offices Election Act by abusing her position as the incumbent in her role in a press conference during the gubernatorial election, when she gave specific details about voters' reactions to questions about her election campaign during the event, which was also streamed online.
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Saga Tosu: A man in his 70s dies of suspected heat stroke
2024-07-05 20:43:00
On the afternoon of the 5th in Tosu City, Saga Prefecture, a man in his 70s who was resting at home after working outdoors died of suspected heat stroke.
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Hitachi Zosen subsidiary falsifies data during test run of marine engine before shipping
2024-07-05 20:42:00
It has been discovered that two subsidiaries of Hitachi Zosen, a major machinery manufacturer, falsified fuel consumption data during test runs of over 1,300 marine engines before shipping them. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to conduct on-site inspections of the factories and investigate the facts.
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Suspected heat stroke patients rushed to hospital across the country, calls for thorough measures
2024-07-05 20:28:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 p.m. on the 5th, 55 men and women aged between 23 and 90 had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
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Russian and Chinese naval vessels sail through the Osumi Strait, Ministry of Defense on alert
2024-07-05 20:23:00
A total of four Russian and Chinese naval vessels were confirmed to have sailed through the Osumi Strait in Kagoshima Prefecture on the 5th. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it would conduct joint patrols with the Chinese military, and the Ministry of Defense is continuing to monitor and vigilantly monitor the area.
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Okinawa Governor Tamaki: "It is necessary to thoroughly report sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers to the prefecture"
2024-07-05 20:16:00
In light of the fact that information about sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has indicated his intention to soon announce measures to improve the situation. In response, Okinawa Governor Tamaki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to thoroughly ensure that reports are made to the prefecture.
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Shiga Maibara: Emergency safety measures lifted, measures underway despite mudslides on the 1st
2024-07-05 19:58:00
Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, where a mudslide occurred on the 1st of this month, changed the "urgent safety assurance" issued to 26 households and 66 people in the Ibuki district to "information on evacuation for the elderly, etc." at 6:30 pm on the 5th, due to progress in disaster prevention measures such as the removal of soil from the embankment. As of 8 am on the 5th, 4 people in the Ibuki district are still taking refuge in evacuation shelters set up by the city, and 13 people are still taking refuge in guesthouses that are secondary evacuation shelters.
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Defense Minister Kihara orders special defense inspection over Kawasaki Heavy Industries slush fund scandal
2024-07-05 19:52:00
In response to the issue of Kawasaki Heavy Industries misappropriating slush funds generated in connection with a submarine repair contracted by the Self-Defense Forces, Defense Minister Kihara revealed that he had ordered a special defense inspection to look into the actual situation.
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Tokyo gubernatorial election: Impersonator running for office?! The confusion behind the spread of information
2024-07-05 19:43:00
A record 56 candidates ran in the Tokyo gubernatorial election. Posts of people who were not actually running as candidates were spread on social media, and posters were posted on election bulletin boards...It has been pointed out that there is a mechanism that leads to profits from this attention-grabbing election. We investigated the background of the confusion.
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Niigata Minamata disease patient group and others to hold talks with Environment Minister Ito on July 17th and 18th
2024-07-05 19:41:00
The Ministry of the Environment has announced that a two-day meeting with Environment Minister Ito, requested by Niigata Minamata disease patient groups and others, will be held on July 17th and 18th.
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Okinawa: Information sharing between prefectural police and prefecture regarding sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers gradually ends
2024-07-05 19:32:00
Regarding the fact that information on sexual violence committed by US soldiers was not conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture by the national and police governments, interviews with multiple people involved on both sides revealed that information sharing between the prefectural police and the prefecture, which had taken place at least until about 10 years ago, gradually ceased over the past few years. The reasons cited for this include the increasing number of people using social media, which has led to a need for more careful judgment in providing information in order to protect the privacy of victims.
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A man in his 70s who was transported to Tosu, Saga Prefecture, with suspected heatstroke dies
2024-07-05 19:21:00
According to the Tosu Miyagi District Fire Department in Saga Prefecture, a man in his 70s from Tosu City who was taken to the hospital on suspicion of heat stroke died on the afternoon of the 5th. The man had returned home after weeding in the morning, but his family found him not breathing in the afternoon and he was taken to the hospital.
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Nankai Trough Mega-earthquake Evaluation Review Committee: "No significant changes observed"
2024-07-05 19:08:00
A regular review committee was held to evaluate the possibility of a massive earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough, and concluded that "no particular changes have been observed." The committee, which is made up of experts, held a regular meeting on the 5th and analyzed data observed in and around the expected epicenter of the Nankai Trough.
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Akita: Preparations underway to recognize two deaths as disaster-related following record-breaking heavy rains in July last year
2024-07-05 19:05:00
It has been learned that the Akita City government is moving forward with the process of certifying two people who died after falling ill following record-breaking rains in Akita Prefecture last July as disaster-related deaths. If certified, they will be the first disaster-related deaths in Akita Prefecture due to the heavy rains.
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JR East and West Japan begin considering standardizing parts for conventional line vehicles
2024-07-05 19:03:00
In response to declining railway revenues and labor, JR East and West Japan announced that they have begun considering standardizing parts for future conventional line train designs.
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Kagoshima Prefectural Police: Resident representatives and prefectural police officials exchange opinions following a series of scandals
2024-07-05 18:57:00
In response to a series of scandals at the Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters, including the indictment of the former head of the Public Safety Department for leaking information, a meeting was held to exchange opinions between the chairpersons of councils made up of representatives of residents at each police station in the prefecture and senior police officials.According to the prefectural police, opinions were expressed such as "We should create a workplace where the opinions of young people can be absorbed."
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Supreme Court rejects government appeal in two cases of former eugenic protection law lawsuits in Miyagi and Osaka
2024-07-05 18:56:00
In two cases in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenic Protection Law sued the government, the Supreme Court has rejected the government's appeal and has made the ruling ordering the government to pay compensation final. On the 3rd, the Supreme Court Grand Bench issued a unified ruling in these lawsuits, which are being filed across the country, finding that the government is liable for compensation.
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FTC issues warning against Toyota-affiliated auto body manufacturer for violating subcontractor's profits
2024-07-05 18:55:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has issued a recommendation to the Toyota Motor Corporation-affiliated auto body manufacturing company in Yokohama City to take measures to prevent recurrence, citing violations of the interests of subcontractors by having multiple subcontractors store "molds" necessary for the production of parts free of charge and making the company cover the expenses.
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Yokohama Asahi Ward: A fifth-grade boy drowned while playing in a river
2024-07-05 18:43:00
On the 5th, just after 3:00 p.m., one of four elementary school students playing in a river in Asahi Ward, Yokohama, drowned and died.
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Okinawa Governor Tamaki: "It is necessary to thoroughly report sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers to the prefecture"
2024-07-05 18:39:00
In light of the fact that information about sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has indicated his intention to soon announce measures to improve the situation. In response, Okinawa Governor Tamaki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to thoroughly ensure that reports are made to the prefecture.
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Defense Minister Kihara orders special defense inspection over Kawasaki Heavy Industries slush fund scandal
2024-07-05 18:36:00
In response to the issue of Kawasaki Heavy Industries misappropriating slush funds generated in connection with a submarine repair contracted by the Self-Defense Forces, Defense Minister Kihara revealed that he had ordered a special defense inspection to look into the actual situation.
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Daihatsu recalls 20,000 vehicles across three models after investigation uncovers defects
2024-07-05 18:18:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. has filed a recall notice for three vehicle models, totaling approximately 20,000 vehicles, to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, citing the risk of the battery becoming displaced in the event of a rear-end collision, and the lack of compliance with standards for preventing fires in the event of a collision. The recall was discovered during the government's investigation into irregularities in the type approval process, which is necessary for the mass production of automobiles.
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Ishikawa Noto Town's traditional "Abare Festival" begins, with giant lanterns paraded through the streets
2024-07-05 18:18:00
The traditional "Abare Festival" of Noto Town in Ishikawa Prefecture, in which people violently carry giant lanterns called "Kiriko" through the streets, has begun, and residents praying for recovery are taking part.
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FTC issues warning against Toyota-affiliated auto body manufacturer for violating subcontractor's profits
2024-07-05 18:10:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has issued a recommendation to the Toyota Motor Corporation-affiliated auto body manufacturing company in Yokohama City to take measures to prevent recurrence, citing violations of the interests of subcontractors by having multiple subcontractors store "molds" necessary for the production of parts free of charge and making the company cover the expenses.
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55 people in Tokyo were rushed to hospital with suspected heatstroke, including men and women aged 23 to 90 (as of 15:00 on the 5th)
2024-07-05 18:05:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 p.m. on the 5th, 55 men and women aged between 23 and 90 had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
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Dangerously hot weather expected over the weekend, especially in eastern Japan; thorough measures to prevent heatstroke required
2024-07-05 17:55:00
On the 5th, temperatures approached 40°C in Mie Prefecture, and more than 160 locations across the country recorded temperatures of over 35°C. Dangerously hot weather is expected this weekend as well, especially in eastern Japan, so please take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, such as avoiding strenuous exercise.
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"Peaceful about my disabled son's future" - Father of man arrested for strangulation testifies in Chiba's Chosei Village
2024-07-05 17:53:00
A 77-year-old father who was arrested on the night of the 4th in a house in Chosei Village, Chiba Prefecture, for attempting to strangle his 44-year-old son with a cord has said that he was "pessimistic about the future of my disabled son," according to an interview with an investigator. The son later died, and the police are investigating the details of the incident.
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Okinawa Governor Tamaki: "It is necessary to thoroughly report sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers to the prefecture"
2024-07-05 17:38:00
In light of the fact that information about sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has indicated his intention to soon announce measures to improve the situation. In response, Okinawa Governor Tamaki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to thoroughly ensure that reports are made to the prefecture.
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New Commissioner of the National Tax Agency, Tatsuo Oku, "Strives to achieve fair and equitable taxation and collection"
2024-07-05 17:28:00
Tatsuo Oku, who took office as Commissioner of the National Tax Agency on the 5th, held a press conference and stated his aspirations, saying, "I would like to strive to achieve fair and equitable taxation and collection so that taxpayers do not feel that they are being treated unfairly."
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries secret funds scandal: Pooling money for fictitious orders to buy gaming machines
2024-07-05 17:26:00
In a case in which Kawasaki Heavy Industries is suspected of misappropriating slush funds generated through fictitious transactions with business partners to pay for meals and drinks for the crew of the Maritime Self-Defense Force submarines, interviews with people involved have revealed that Kawasaki Heavy Industries created slush funds by having business partners pool the money it paid for fictitious orders, and is also believed to have used the funds to purchase gift certificates and home game consoles to provide to the crew.
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Comprehensive National Survey of Living Conditions: 59.6% of respondents said they were "struggling," up 8 percentage points from the previous year
2024-07-05 17:25:00
Last year, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare conducted a basic survey of living standards in Japan, and found that the number of households who responded that their lives were "hard" rose by more than eight points from the previous year to 59.6%. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare stated that "there is a possibility that hardships in life are increasing due to factors such as rising prices."
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Asahikawa girl's death due to bullying: Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology says initial investigation insufficient
2024-07-05 17:24:00
Following the conclusion of a city reinvestigation committee's investigation into the death of a junior high school girl found dead in a park in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, three years ago, which concluded that bullying was the cause of her suicide, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama stated his view that the initial investigation's failure to reveal a connection to bullying "simply boils down to the fact that the investigation was insufficient."
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Toyota conducts internal investigation into certification test fraud, no new irregularities found
2024-07-05 17:13:00
Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it had conducted an internal investigation into the past 10 years of its national certification test fraud scandal and found no new cases of fraud. Toyota said it would "take appropriate action based on guidance from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism" and would put together measures to prevent recurrence.
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Emperor and Empress greet Emperor Emeritus and Empress after goodwill visit to the UK
2024-07-05 17:12:00
Having completed a goodwill visit to the UK as state guests, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress paid a visit to the former Emperor and Empress on the 4th.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: 18% of households nationwide are child-rearing households, the lowest ever
2024-07-05 17:04:00
A Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare survey revealed that the percentage of households nationwide with unmarried children under the age of 18 was 18%, the lowest on record.
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Japan Meteorological Agency: "Abnormal tide levels" in Hokuriku and Sanin regions, warning of flooding around the 10th
2024-07-05 17:03:00
A phenomenon called "abnormal tides" has occurred along the coast from Hokuriku to Sanin, with tides rising 10 to 15 centimeters higher than usual. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against flooding and inundation on the coast and low-lying areas near river mouths, especially around the time of high tide, until around Wednesday the 10th of next week.
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Cyber attack on Iseto, leaking 1.5 million pieces of information from contractor
2024-07-05 17:02:00
Iseto, a printing company based in Kyoto City that handles printing services for local governments and companies across the country, was hit by a cyber attack, and the damage has spread to its subcontractors. It has been discovered that at least 1.5 million pieces of personal information, including information on citizens and companies, may have been leaked.
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Suitcase body case: Five indicted on charges of murder and other crimes; cash withdrawal
2024-07-05 16:53:00
In the case of the man whose body was found in a suitcase in the Tamagawa River in Kawasaki City, it has been learned from an investigation that approximately 200,000 yen was withdrawn from the man's account after his death. Five people, including his former partner, were indicted on charges including murder on the 5th, and police are continuing to investigate, suspecting that some of them may have illegally withdrawn money using the man's cash card.
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FTC issues warning against Toyota-affiliated auto body manufacturer for violating subcontractor's profits
2024-07-05 16:36:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has issued a recommendation to the Toyota Motor Corporation-affiliated auto body manufacturing company in Yokohama City to take measures to prevent recurrence, citing violations of the interests of subcontractors by having multiple subcontractors store "molds" necessary for the production of parts free of charge and making the company cover the expenses.
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"Peaceful about my disabled son's future" - Father of man arrested for strangulation testifies in Chiba's Chosei Village
2024-07-05 16:10:00
A 77-year-old father who was arrested on the night of the 4th in a house in Chosei Village, Chiba Prefecture, for attempting to kill his 40-year-old son by strangling him with a cord has said, "I was pessimistic about the future of my disabled son," according to an interview with an investigator. The son later died, and the police are investigating the details of the incident.
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Nine children suffer heatstroke during field trip, three taken to hospital in Kyoto
2024-07-05 15:51:00
According to the fire department, at around 11:20 a.m. and just after noon on the 5th, a teacher who was accompanying a group of 4th grade elementary school students on a social studies field trip to the Keage Water Purification Plant in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, reported that they were feeling unwell. When firefighters arrived, they found that 9 students were suspected of having heatstroke, and although all of their symptoms were mild, 3 of them were taken to the hospital. Kyoto City had been experiencing extremely hot days with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees since the morning of the 5th.
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55 people in Tokyo were rushed to hospital with suspected heatstroke, including men and women aged 23 to 90 (as of 15:00 on the 5th)
2024-07-05 15:42:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 p.m. on the 5th, 55 men and women aged between 23 and 90 had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
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A man in his 70s died while mowing the grass in Taragi Town, Kumamoto, yesterday due to suspected heatstroke.
2024-07-05 15:32:00
On the 4th, a man in his 70s who was mowing the grass in Taragi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, died of suspected heat stroke.
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Supreme Court rejects government appeal in Miyagi eugenics protection law case; compensation ruling finalized
2024-07-05 15:08:00
In a lawsuit filed by two men in Miyagi Prefecture against the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenic Protection Law, the Supreme Court ruled on the 8th to reject the government's appeal and made the ruling ordering the government to pay compensation final. On the 3rd, the Supreme Court Grand Bench issued a unified ruling in these lawsuits filed across the country that the government is liable for compensation.
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[Explanation] Changing Mount Fuji climbing: Why are there limits on the number of people climbing?
2024-07-05 14:10:00
Starting this year, the rules for climbing Mount Fuji have changed. Gates have been installed on the route up from the Yamanashi side, and a toll of 2,000 yen per person will be collected. The number of climbers per day will be limited to 4,000. However, there are no such restrictions on the route on the Shizuoka side. Why are there different measures? Why are restrictions necessary? Commentator Takahashi Toshio provides a detailed explanation. *Information current as of July 5th. (Video: 3 minutes 43 seconds)
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Entertainment company producer arrested for sexually assaulting woman after giving her sleeping pills
2024-07-05 13:49:00
A producer from an entertainment company was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly giving a female entertainer in her 20s sleeping pills and sexually assaulting her. He has denied the charges during questioning.
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Former SMBC Nikko Securities employee arrested for defrauding customers of 3 million yen
2024-07-05 13:37:00
A former employee of SMBC Nikko Securities was arrested for defrauding a male customer of approximately 3 million yen under the guise of purchasing financial products. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether he may have defrauded more than 10 million yen using the same method.
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Eight children feel unwell during field trip, two rushed to hospital for heat stroke in Kyoto
2024-07-05 13:29:00
According to the fire department, at around noon on the 5th, a teacher in charge of the school reported that eight fourth-grade elementary school students who were on a social studies field trip at the Keage Water Purification Plant in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, were feeling unwell. Two of the students were taken to the hospital, as they were suspected of having heatstroke.
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Seven years since the heavy rains in northern Kyushu: Victims commemorated in Asakura, Fukuoka
2024-07-05 13:08:00
July 5th marks seven years since the heavy rains in northern Kyushu killed a total of 40 people in Fukuoka and Oita prefectures. In Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which was hit hardest by the disaster, city hall employees and others observed a moment of silence to mourn the victims.
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KADOKAWA leaked information spreads online "Legal action will be taken if it is serious"
2024-07-05 13:03:00
Kadokawa, a major publishing company that continues to suffer from large-scale system failures, has urged internet users not to spread personal information leaked by a hacker group that it claims is responsible for a cyber attack, on anonymous online message boards and social media, and has stated that it will take legal action in severe cases.
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Okinawa Governor Tamaki: "It is necessary to thoroughly report sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers to the prefecture"
2024-07-05 12:26:00
In light of the fact that information about sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has indicated his intention to soon announce measures to improve the situation. In response, Okinawa Governor Tamaki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to thoroughly ensure that reports are made to the prefecture.
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Defense Minister Kihara orders special defense inspection over Kawasaki Heavy Industries slush fund scandal
2024-07-05 12:08:00
In response to the issue of Kawasaki Heavy Industries misappropriating slush funds generated in connection with a submarine repair contracted by the Self-Defense Forces, Defense Minister Kihara revealed that he had ordered a special defense inspection to look into the actual situation.
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May household survey: Real consumption down 1.8% from the same month last year, first decrease in two months
2024-07-05 11:59:00
The amount of money spent by households with two or more people in May this year, in real terms excluding price fluctuations, was down 1.8% from the same month last year, the first decrease in two months. In addition to the continued tendency to cut spending on food due to rising prices, spending on overseas travel also decreased amid the weakening of the yen.
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Extreme heat in western and eastern Japan, with temperatures reaching 37 degrees in the morning - take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-05 11:55:00
On the 5th, the heat will be intense, especially in western and eastern Japan, with some areas reaching over 37 degrees in the morning. Many people are falling ill due to the continuous heat. Please take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, such as avoiding going outside as much as possible and staying indoors in a cool place.
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Seven years since the heavy rains in northern Kyushu: Victims commemorated in Asakura, Fukuoka
2024-07-05 11:39:00
July 5th marks seven years since the heavy rains in northern Kyushu killed a total of 40 people in Fukuoka and Oita prefectures. In Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which was hit hardest by the disaster, city hall employees and others observed a moment of silence to mourn the victims.
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90-year-old woman dies of heat stroke after being found collapsed on the street yesterday
2024-07-05 11:04:00
On the afternoon of the 4th, a 90-year-old woman was found collapsed on the street in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital, but was later confirmed dead. According to the police, the cause of death was heat stroke.
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Keio Line operation resumes on both inbound and outbound lines between Chofu and Keio Tama Center
2024-07-05 09:11:00
Due to a fatal accident at Wakabadai Station in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Keio Line services were suspended on both lines between Chofu Station and Keio Tama Center Station, but services resumed just now at 8:58 AM.
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May household survey: Real consumption down 1.8% from the same month last year, first decrease in two months
2024-07-05 08:51:00
According to the household survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in May, the amount spent on consumption by households with two or more people was down 1.8% in real terms, excluding price fluctuations, compared to the same month last year. This is the first decrease in two months, and the average household consumption was 290,328 yen.
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Son arrested for abandoning body believed to be father's at home in Kujukuri, Chiba
2024-07-05 08:22:00
A 64-year-old son was arrested in Kujukuri Town, Chiba Prefecture, for leaving a body believed to be that of his father at his home.
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A man robbed a store in Kawaguchi, Saitama, and stole a pouch full of cash before fleeing.
2024-07-05 08:01:00
On the 4th, a man broke into the back yard of a store specializing in buying precious metals in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, threatened an employee with what appeared to be a knife, stole a pouch containing approximately 320,000 yen in cash, and fled. No employees were injured, and the police are investigating the incident as a robbery.
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Keio Line: Service suspended on both inbound and outbound lines between Chofu and Keio Tama Center
2024-07-05 07:58:00
Keio Line has suspended service on both lines between Chofu Station and Keio Tama Center Station due to a fatal accident that occurred at Wakabadai Station in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, at around 7:30 a.m. Service is scheduled to resume at around 8:40 a.m.
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50-year-old son arrested for "hitting his mother"; 85-year-old mother dies in Yokohama
2024-07-05 07:54:00
A 50-year-old son was arrested for hitting his 85-year-old mother and injuring her at a house in Izumi Ward, Yokohama City. The mother was confirmed dead, and the police will investigate the incident in detail, including the causal relationship to her death.
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A 77-year-old father was arrested for strangling his son in Chosei Village, Chiba. The son later died.
2024-07-05 07:50:00
On the night of the 4th, a 77-year-old father was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he attempted to strangle his son, who lived with him, with a cord at a house in Chosei Village, Chiba Prefecture. The son later died, and the police are investigating the details of the incident.
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Extreme heat of over 35 degrees predicted across western and eastern Japan; be on alert
2024-07-05 06:18:00
Temperatures are expected to continue to rise in western and eastern Japan on the 5th, with extreme heat of over 35 degrees expected in many areas, and a "heatstroke alert" has been issued for 21 prefectures from the Kanto region to Okinawa. Please continue to take precautions, such as using air conditioning appropriately.
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RIKEN: "Identifying approximately 600 genetic locations related to the onset of autoimmune diseases"
2024-07-05 05:39:00
A group including the RIKEN Institute has announced that they have analyzed the genetic information of one million cells that control the immune response on a cell-by-cell basis, and identified approximately 600 genetic information locations that are related to the onset of various autoimmune diseases and other conditions.
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Chuo Expressway road closure lifted, Hachioji IC to Hachioji JCT, outbound
2024-07-05 05:29:00
According to the Japan Road Traffic Information Center, the Chuo Expressway was closed on the outbound lanes between Hachioji Interchange and Hachioji Junction in Hachioji City, Tokyo, due to an accident involving three vehicles, including a trailer, but the road closure was reopened at 2:40 a.m.
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