2024-07-12 22:30:00
A landslide occurred in the mountainous region of central Nepal, sweeping two buses into a river, and police say more than 50 passengers are missing.
2024-07-12 22:17:00
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it has decided to suspend operations by Japanese fishing boats around Kaigara Island, part of the Habomai Islands of the Northern Territories, from July 15th in order to carry out repairs to the lighthouse on the island. The local fishermen's association said, "We have not been contacted so we cannot comment."
2024-07-12 21:44:00
It has been discovered that an employee seconded from Sompo Japan Insurance to an insurance agency leaked approximately 2,700 pieces of information, including contract information for corporate clients of the agency, back to the company from which he was seconded.
2024-07-12 20:57:00
On the 12th, the Ministry of Defense took disciplinary action against a total of 218 people, including the administrative vice-minister and the top uniformed officer of the Self-Defense Forces, for violations and irregularities in relation to "specially designated secret" information related to national security and the receipt of diving allowances. It is extremely unusual for more than 200 people to be disciplined at the same time, and Defense Minister Kihara revealed that he would be replacing the Chief of Staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, who had the most violations.
2024-07-12 20:52:00
The Broadcasting Ethics and Program Improvement Organization (BPO) has decided to review whether a program about close-up coverage of the police that TV Tokyo aired in March last year contained inaccurate expressions and a misleading structure, and to determine whether there were any issues with broadcasting ethics.
2024-07-12 20:32:00
Last March, it was discovered that a sixth-grade student at an elementary school in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, was being bullied by a classmate, but the school took inappropriate measures, such as not reporting the incident to the Board of Education and discarding the materials. The student then stopped attending school after moving on to junior high school, and the city's Board of Education apologized.
2024-07-12 19:29:00
It has been discovered that a series of fake accounts posing as official accounts of STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, a new company that represents talents from the former Johnny & Associates, have been spotted on social media. According to sources, there have been as many as 150 so far, and there is a risk that people will be directed to fake sites where their personal information and credit card information may be misused. The company has begun to identify the operators, and has stated that it will "take appropriate action, including legal action, in the future." Fake sites that exploit the feelings of fans have also been used on certain artists...
2024-07-12 19:00:00
Prosecutors have indicted a 64-year-old lawyer who served as the top prosecutor-general at the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office on charges of sexually assaulting a female subordinate six years ago when she was drunk and unable to resist at a dormitory for civil servants in Osaka City where he was living at the time.
2024-07-12 18:58:00
Last December, a trial began for a U.S. airman stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa who is accused of taking a girl under the age of 16, whom he did not know, to his home and sexually assaulting her for lewd purposes.The airman denied the charges and pleaded not guilty.
2024-07-12 18:53:00
This year's Defense White Paper states that the possibility cannot be denied of China stepping up its military activities and increasing military tensions with Taiwan. It also notes that North Korea is focusing on improving its nuclear and missile capabilities in a qualitative sense, and emphasizes the need for Japan to continue to strengthen its defense capabilities.
2024-07-12 18:52:00
Earlier on the 12th, a landslide occurred in Matsuyama City, where the slope of the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located collapsed, causing mudslides and sand to flow into several houses and apartments. Three men and women who are believed to have lived in the houses engulfed in the mudslide have been unable to be contacted, and the fire department and police are continuing their search, but the large amount of soil and sand containing water is making the search difficult.
2024-07-12 18:52:00
Two substances that have been identified as harmful, known as PFAS, were detected in the water of a river flowing through Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, at concentrations 46 times higher than the provisional target value set by the government. The river water is not used for tap water, and the city will investigate the impact on well water in the area.
2024-07-12 18:49:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, a highway bus crashed into the side of a highway in Nagoya City, causing minor injuries to three passengers. The scene was a gentle curve, and the police believe that the driver mishandled the steering wheel and are currently investigating the details.
2024-07-12 18:46:00
An experiential learning session was held at a secondary school in Tokyo to allow students to experience the mechanism of "cartilage conduction," which allows sound to be heard through vibrations of the cartilage in the ear.
2024-07-12 18:40:00
Due to an increase in complaints about nighttime noise from motorcycles and cars at Enoshima in Kanagawa Prefecture, one of the Kanto region's leading tourist destinations, police have decided to close the gates of the bridges leading to the island from 10 pm to 5 am starting from the 13th. This is the first time in 28 years that such closures have been implemented as a measure against motorcycle gangs.
2024-07-12 18:37:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front and low pressure, atmospheric conditions have become very unstable, especially in eastern Japan, causing localized heavy rain. There is a risk of very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms over the next few hours on the Pacific coast of eastern Japan, and in western Japan through the 13th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-07-12 18:35:00
On the evening of the 12th, there was a problem in which emergency alert emails were sent to smartphones and other devices in Minato Ward, Tokyo, with the wrong information stating that evacuation shelters had been opened. The Minato Ward is currently investigating the exact cause.
2024-07-12 18:12:00
Early on the morning of the 12th, a landslide occurred in Matsuyama City, where the slope of the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located collapsed, causing mudslides and sand to flow into several houses and apartments. Fire and police are searching for three men and women who are believed to have lived in the house engulfed in the mudslide, as they have lost contact with them.
2024-07-12 18:07:00
The Japan Expo Association, which is the organizing body for the Osaka-Kansai Expo next year, has revealed that the number of countries expected to participate in the "Type A" format, which involves building pavilions on their own, has risen to 47. This means that more than 10 countries have changed their original plans.
2024-07-12 17:55:00
Governor Maruyama inspected a prefectural road in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, that collapsed due to heavy rains, and expressed his intention to expedite the construction of a temporary road to the Hinomisaki area, which remains nearly isolated.
2024-07-12 17:54:00
Prosecutors have indicted a 64-year-old lawyer who served as the top prosecutor-general at the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office on charges of sexually assaulting a female subordinate six years ago when she was drunk and unable to resist at a dormitory for civil servants in Osaka City where he was living at the time.
2024-07-12 17:48:00
Last December, a trial began for a U.S. airman stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa who is accused of taking a girl under the age of 16, whom he did not know, to his home and sexually assaulting her for lewd purposes.The airman denied the charges and pleaded not guilty.
2024-07-12 17:42:00
In a survey on personal lifestyle attitudes conducted by the Bank of Japan, 87.5% of people answered that prices will rise one year from now, up more than four points from the previous survey three months ago, indicating that more people think prices will continue to rise in the future.
2024-07-12 17:18:00
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has responded to concerns from neighboring prefectures that the expansion of free childcare fees, a pledge she made during the gubernatorial election, will lead to a widening disparity in government services by saying, "I would like to continue to move forward with what needs to be done as the prefecture."
2024-07-12 17:15:00
Regarding the Sado Island Gold Mine, which is aiming to be registered as a World Heritage Site, the local city of Sado in Niigata Prefecture has decided to expand the protected area of one of the constituent assets, the Aikawa Tsuruko Gold and Silver Mine, offshore, in response to recommendations from a UNESCO advisory body.
2024-07-12 17:09:00
Early on the morning of the 12th, a landslide occurred in Matsuyama City, where the slope of the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located collapsed, causing mudslides and sand to flow into several houses and apartments. Fire and police are searching for three men and women who are believed to have lived in the house engulfed in the mudslide, as they have lost contact with them.
2024-07-12 17:04:00
In a lawsuit in which a university professor sought the government to disclose documents that would enable researchers to verify the circumstances surrounding a cabinet decision to change the interpretation of the law and extend the retirement age of former Tokyo High Public Prosecutors' Office Prosecutor Kurokawa, the Osaka District Court ordered the disclosure of some documents, stating that "the change in legal interpretation was intended to extend Kurokawa's retirement age," and the government did not appeal the ruling, which was allowed to stand.
2024-07-12 16:53:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front and low pressure, atmospheric conditions have become very unstable, especially in eastern Japan, causing localized heavy rain. There is a risk of very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms over the next few hours on the Pacific coast of eastern Japan, and in western Japan through the 13th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-07-12 16:42:00
On the morning of the 12th, a part of a prefectural road collapsed on Ikuchijima Island in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, causing a car to fall off and causing minor injuries to the driver. The collapse of the road is believed to have been caused by heavy rain, and due to damage to water pipes, approximately 700 households have lost water, and Onomichi City has installed water tanks to deal with the situation.
2024-07-12 16:27:00
Myakumyaku, the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, appeared at an event held in Taiwan to raise awareness of global tourism and encourage people to visit Kansai.
2024-07-12 16:19:00
This year's summer bonuses for major companies were an average of 983,112 yen per employee, up 4% from last year and the highest since the survey began using the current method in 1981.
2024-07-12 16:11:00
The 64-year-old lawyer, who served as the top prosecutor-general at the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office, was indicted by prosecutors on charges of sexually assaulting a victim who was intoxicated and unable to resist six years ago at a dormitory for public servants in Osaka City where he was living at the time.
2024-07-12 16:03:00
A 23-year-old police officer from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of committing lewd acts against a woman under the age of 16 whom he met through a smartphone app.
2024-07-12 15:49:00
On the morning of the 12th, a passenger car and a police vehicle collided on a national highway in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido, and four people, both men and women, were taken to the hospital. According to the police, all of them were conscious and appeared to have minor injuries, and the police are currently investigating the details of the accident.
2024-07-12 15:33:00
This year's Defense White Paper states that the possibility cannot be denied of China stepping up its military activities and increasing military tensions with Taiwan. It also notes that North Korea is focusing on improving its nuclear and missile capabilities in a qualitative sense, and emphasizes the need for Japan to continue to strengthen its defense capabilities.
2024-07-12 14:49:00
On the 12th, the University of Tokyo announced details of the entrance exams to be held this academic year, and revealed that a decision on whether to implement the tuition fee hike currently under consideration from next academic year will be made and announced by November of this year.
2024-07-12 14:38:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front and low pressure, the atmospheric conditions have become very unstable over a wide area of eastern and western Japan, causing localized heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas, as very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected to fall over the next few hours on the Pacific coast of eastern Japan, and in western Japan through the 13th.
2024-07-12 14:26:00
On the evening of the 11th, a 5th grade girl was hit by a light vehicle while walking across the road in Takamatsu City and was taken to the hospital in critical condition and unconscious, but died on the morning of the 12th. The police arrested the nursery teacher who was driving the vehicle on the spot and are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident.
2024-07-12 13:51:00
On the morning of the 12th, a police vehicle collided with a passenger car on a national highway in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido. According to the police, four people, both men and women, were taken to the hospital, but all of them are believed to have suffered minor injuries. The police are currently investigating the exact cause of the accident.
2024-07-12 13:44:00
Early on the morning of the 12th, a landslide occurred in Matsuyama City, where the slope of the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located collapsed, causing mudslides and sand to flow into several houses and apartments. Fire and police are searching for three men and women who are believed to have lived in the house engulfed in the mudslide, as they have lost contact with them.
2024-07-12 13:38:00
On the 11th, Akita Governor Satake said, "This town has no money. We're poor," at a discussion with the people of the prefecture held in Kosaka Town. In response to questions from reporters on the 12th, the governor apologized, saying, "I was careless and used the word 'poor' to mean not having enough money. I'm sorry for offending people."
2024-07-12 13:32:00
On the 12th, it has been 31 years since the "Southwest Hokkaido Earthquake", which left 230 people dead or missing. At an elementary school on Okushiri Island, which was the hardest hit, an evacuation drill was held in preparation for a large tsunami.
2024-07-12 13:31:00
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto has indicated his intention to advance the payment of general grants to Izumo City in Shimane Prefecture, which has suffered severe damage from record-breaking rains, in order to support its recovery from the disaster.
2024-07-12 13:27:00
In response to the city of Omura in Nagasaki Prefecture issuing resident registration cards to same-sex couples with "husband (not yet notified)" written in the field indicating relationship, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has communicated its opinion to local governments across the country, stating that "there is a risk of problems arising with the application of social security systems, etc."
2024-07-12 13:12:00
Early on the morning of the 12th, a landslide occurred in Matsuyama City, where the slope of the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located collapsed, causing mudslides and debris to flow into several houses and apartments. Fire and police are searching for three people who are believed to have lived in the houses engulfed in mudslides, as they have lost contact with them.
2024-07-12 13:08:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the seabed rose due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, dredging work to deepen the port has progressed, and on the 12th, female divers resumed diving.
2024-07-12 13:07:00
The swimming pool in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, affectionately known locally as the "10,000-person pool," opened for business for the season on the 12th and has been attracting families and others.
2024-07-12 12:51:00
On the 12th, it was 12 years since the 2012 "Northern Kyushu Heavy Rains," which caused extensive damage, including the deaths of 25 people in total, mainly in the Aso region of Kumamoto prefecture, and a memorial event was held in Aso city.
2024-07-12 12:34:00
As route bus services are being cut back across the country due to a shortage of drivers and other factors, it has been learned that a company operating a route in northwestern Chiba Prefecture has decided to cease operations at the end of September and withdraw from the route bus business.
2024-07-12 12:30:00
According to the police, an accident involving a police vehicle and another vehicle occurred on a national highway in Mihara, Ebetsu City, Hokkaido, at around 11:00 a.m. on the 12th. According to the fire department and police, three people, including a man and a woman, were injured in the accident, but all of them are conscious.
2024-07-12 12:23:00
This year's Defense White Paper states that the possibility cannot be denied of China stepping up its military activities and increasing military tensions with Taiwan. It also notes that North Korea is focusing on improving its nuclear and missile capabilities in a qualitative sense, and emphasizes the need for Japan to continue to strengthen its defense capabilities.
2024-07-12 12:16:00
On the 12th, the Ministry of Defense took disciplinary action against a total of 218 people, including the administrative vice-minister and the top uniformed officer of the Self-Defense Forces, for violations and irregularities in relation to "specially designated secret" information related to national security and the receipt of diving allowances. It is extremely unusual for more than 200 people to be disciplined at the same time, and Defense Minister Kihara revealed that he would be replacing the Chief of Staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, who had the most violations.
2024-07-12 12:11:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front and low pressure, atmospheric conditions have become very unstable over a wide area of eastern and western Japan, causing localized heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas, as very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected to fall on the Pacific coast of eastern Japan through the evening of the 12th, and in western Japan through the 13th.
2024-07-12 12:01:00
Early on the morning of the 12th, a landslide occurred in Matsuyama City, where the slope of the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located collapsed, causing mudslides and debris to flow into several houses and apartments. Fire and police are searching for three people who are believed to have lived in the houses engulfed in mudslides, as they have lost contact with them.
2024-07-12 12:00:00
It has been discovered that a series of fake accounts posing as official accounts of "STARTO ENTERTAINMENT," a new company to which talents from the former Johnny & Associates belong, have been spotted on social media. According to sources, there have been as many as 150 so far, and there is a risk that users will be directed to fake sites where their personal information and credit card information may be misused. The company has begun to identify the operators, and has stated that "in the future, we will take appropriate action, including legal action."
2024-07-12 11:59:00
It has been learned from people familiar with the matter that three major Japanese shipping companies had misreported their profits when applying for preferential corporate tax treatment, and the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau had pointed out that they had failed to declare a total of approximately 6 billion yen. The Regional Taxation Bureau has now imposed additional taxes of approximately 1.2 billion yen on the three companies.
2024-07-12 11:07:00
The evacuation order issued for the entire Yuda district of Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, was lifted at 6:45 a.m.
2024-07-12 11:01:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that it had taken disciplinary action against three senior officials in its internal administrative department, including suspension and pay cuts, for engaging in power harassment, including verbal abuse against subordinates.
2024-07-12 10:59:00
On the 12th, the Ministry of Defense took disciplinary action against a total of 218 people, including the administrative vice-minister and the top uniformed officer of the Self-Defense Forces, for violations and irregularities in relation to "specially designated secret" information related to national security and the receipt of diving allowances. It is extremely unusual for more than 200 people to be disciplined at the same time, and in the Maritime Self-Defense Force, which had the most violations, the top Chief of Staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force will retire on the 19th of this month. This is considered a de facto dismissal.
2024-07-12 10:53:00
A landslide occurred in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, just before 4 a.m. on the 12th, causing mudslides into several houses and apartments. According to the fire department, they received a report that "three people were unable to escape," and the police and fire department are currently investigating.
2024-07-12 09:02:00
A landslide occurred in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, just before 4 a.m. on the 12th, causing mudslides into several houses and apartments. According to the fire department, they received a report that "three people were unable to escape," and the police and fire department are currently investigating.
2024-07-12 08:43:00
In a case where a 66-year-old store owner was murdered at a shop in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture on the 10th, police have arrested his 34-year-old second son on suspicion of robbery-murder, alleging that he stole the store's cash and killed the man.
2024-07-12 08:11:00
Due to the heavy rain, Kainan city in Wakayama prefecture issued evacuation information to 19,598 people in 9,191 households in the city at 7:10 a.m. The city is at alert level 3 out of five heavy rain alert levels, and is urging the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
2024-07-12 07:10:00
A landslide occurred in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, just before 4 a.m. on the 12th, and mud flowed into a two-story wooden house. According to the fire department, they received a report that "three people were unable to escape," and the police and fire department are currently investigating the incident.
2024-07-12 06:08:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is falling in some areas, mainly in western Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that there is a risk of very heavy rainfall in some areas through the 13th, and has called for people to be on high alert for landslides and to be on alert for flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-07-12 05:53:00
A contest to compete for the taste and shape of Okinawa mangoes, which are now at the peak of their harvest, was held in Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture.
2024-07-12 05:52:00
Fishing for the local specialty Hanasaki crab has begun in Nemuro City, Hokkaido, with the first catch being landed on the 11th.
2024-07-12 05:40:00
Matsuyama City has issued an "urgent safety check" to 13,226 households and 22,062 people in the Shimizu district, where a landslide occurred due to heavy rain. The city has issued the highest level 5 alert, and is urging people to check their surroundings, such as staying on the second floor or higher of nearby buildings or their homes, or away from slopes, and to take action to find a safer place and increase the chance of saving their lives.
2024-07-12 05:31:00
Following a series of cases in schools across the country where teachers forgot to turn off the water in swimming pools and were asked to pay water bills, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology stated that pool management was placing an excessive burden on teachers and notified schools nationwide to consider measures to reduce the burden, such as outsourcing to the private sector.
2024-07-12 05:08:00
In a case in which executives of a group operating a scheme were arrested for luring university students and other young people to coffee shops and illegally soliciting them to join a business school using so-called pyramid schemes, an investigation by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department revealed that of the members recruited by the group, 70% were recruited through matching apps.
2024-07-12 03:36:00
The city of Satsumasendai in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 266 households and 410 people in the entire Yuda district at 2:56 a.m. due to the risk of landslides. The information corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
