2024-09-12 22:47:00
The manager of a solar power generation company in Osaka was arrested by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Division on suspicion of violating the Corporation Tax Act and other charges for concealing income by recording fictitious losses and evading more than 100 million yen in taxes.
2024-09-12 22:18:00
On the night of the 12th, a man was crushed by a falling branch of a ginkgo tree lined street in a residential area of Hino City, Tokyo. He was taken to the hospital but was confirmed dead. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-12 21:00:00
On the night of the 12th, a young man was crushed by a fallen tree in Hino City, Tokyo, and is now in critical condition and unconscious.
2024-09-12 20:59:00
In response to a case this month in which children and students at elementary and junior high schools in Nanbu Town, Aomori Prefecture, complained of diarrhea and stomach pains after eating school lunches, the town announced that an investigation by the health center found no viruses or bacteria that cause food poisoning. However, it said it was unable to identify the specific cause.
2024-09-12 20:30:00
The Kanto-Koshin region continued to experience extremely hot weather with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in many areas on the 12th. However, the atmospheric conditions in northern Kanto were unstable, with heavy rainfall in Tochigi Prefecture at night, so caution is advised against landslides.
2024-09-12 20:27:00
On the 12th, Tokyo Electric Power Company released a video showing the first test removal of nuclear fuel debris since the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, in which equipment was inserted into the piping leading to the containment vessel on the 10th and removal began.
2024-09-12 18:35:00
The number of children who died as a result of abuse in fiscal year 2022, excluding double suicides, reached 56 nationwide, of which 26% were newborns who died as a result of being abandoned. The Child and Family Agency has said it will strengthen support for pregnant women who are worried about unexpected pregnancies or financial difficulties.
2024-09-12 18:26:00
Typhoon No. 13 is expected to develop and move northwestward, approaching Okinawa and Amami with strong force after the 14th. There is a risk of strong winds and severe seas, and the Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds and high waves in the future.
2024-09-12 18:21:00
Around noon on the 12th, after practice for a sports day in the schoolyard at an elementary school in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 12 fifth-grade students complained of symptoms that appeared to be heat stroke, and eight of them were taken to the hospital. According to the prefecture, all eight of the students were only slightly ill.
2024-09-12 18:16:00
Around noon on the 12th, nine sixth grade students at a Kyoto elementary school complained of feeling unwell during a science class and were taken to the hospital. According to the police, their symptoms were mild.
2024-09-12 18:11:00
The Fukuoka High Court, in its second instance, has sentenced a senior member of the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous crime organization, to life imprisonment, following the same sentence as the first instance, to a senior member of the Kudo-kai, who was charged with murder and other crimes in connection with four incidents, including the shooting and death of a construction company executive in Kitakyushu City 13 years ago.
2024-09-12 18:05:00
The Kanto-Koshin region experienced another extremely hot day on the 12th, with temperatures reaching over 35 degrees in many areas. The intense heat is expected to continue on the 13th, so it is necessary to take measures to prevent heatstroke. Meanwhile, late on the night of the 12th and in the afternoon of the 13th, the atmospheric conditions are likely to become unstable, causing very heavy rainfall in some areas, so it is necessary to be careful of landslides and other disasters.
2024-09-12 17:55:00
In a petition for Japanese nationality for a child born in Aichi Prefecture to Afghan parents two years ago, the Nagoya High Court ruled that "Afghanistan had essentially lost its substance as a nation at the time," and allowed the child to acquire Japanese nationality. According to the lawyer representing the child, this is believed to be the first time such a petition has been granted.
2024-09-12 17:51:00
The Imperial Family has been staying at the Nasu Imperial Villa in Tochigi Prefecture since the 12th for recuperation.
2024-09-12 17:43:00
On the 12th, a group of about 30 dolphins was photographed swimming off the coast of a remote island in Matsuyama City.
2024-09-12 17:29:00
A council of experts met on the 12th in preparation for revising the country's Basic Energy Plan, and opinions were expressed including that in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the government needs to provide intensive support for the development of energy-saving technologies and the spread of new energy sources.
2024-09-12 17:20:00
After investigating funds for reconstruction work carried out by local governments surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant using government subsidies, the Board of Audit found that more than 2.1 billion yen had not been returned to the national treasury even though the work had already been completed and there was no prospect of it being used in the future.The Board of Audit has asked the three ministries under its jurisdiction to instruct the relevant local governments to return the funds.
2024-09-12 17:20:00
Around noon on the 12th, a report was made of an explosion at a city-managed facility in Nishi-ku, Osaka, which sends wastewater to a sewage treatment plant, and four people were injured. At the time, construction work was being carried out to fill in gaps in manholes to prevent odors, and the police and others are currently investigating the situation.
2024-09-12 17:17:00
For about 20 years, a Jizo statue has been standing on the side of the road in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and there is a woman who has been cleaning this statue every morning with the hope of safe driving. On the 12th, the Metropolitan Police Department presented the woman with a letter of appreciation, saying that since the woman began cleaning, the number of traffic accidents in the area, which used to be frequent, has decreased significantly.
2024-09-12 17:13:00
The National Police Agency has decided to start using the "My Number License," which combines the My Number Card and driver's license, from March 24th next year. People can choose to obtain a "My Number License" or continue to use their traditional driver's license, and it is also possible to have both, and the National Police Agency plans to make this known in the future.
2024-09-12 16:45:00
A Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism employee in his 30s was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for attempting to take a photo up a woman's skirt on a JR Yamanote Line train.
2024-09-12 16:43:00
The number of children who died as a result of abuse in fiscal year 2022, excluding double suicides, reached 56 nationwide, of which 26% were newborns who died as a result of being abandoned. The Child and Family Agency has said it will strengthen support for pregnant women who are worried about unexpected pregnancies or financial difficulties.
2024-09-12 16:39:00
The first hearing of the 28-year-old ex-wife, who is accused of murder and other crimes for allegedly killing a wealthy company president from Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, who was also known as "Don Juan of Kishu," was held at the Wakayama District Court.The ex-wife claimed innocence, stating, "I did not kill the president, and I did not give him stimulants."
2024-09-12 16:16:00
Three executives of an Osaka company were arrested on suspicion of violating the Organized Crime Punishment Act for allegedly laundering illegal online casino profits totaling over 4.9 billion yen by depositing them into multiple accounts. Police are investigating the case, believing that the executives contracted with the operator of the online casino to launder the money and illegally received approximately 150 million yen in commission.
2024-09-12 16:14:00
The number of children who died as a result of abuse in fiscal year 2022, excluding double suicides, reached 56 nationwide, of which 26% were newborns who died as a result of being abandoned. The Child and Family Agency has said it will strengthen support for pregnant women who are worried about unexpected pregnancies or financial difficulties.
2024-09-12 16:05:00
A Tokyo-based venture company aiming to carry out a private lunar landing has announced plans to launch a newly developed lunar lander on an American rocket as early as December of this year.
2024-09-12 15:43:00
Around noon on the 12th, a report was received of an explosion at a city-managed facility in Nishi-ku, Osaka, which sends wastewater to a sewage treatment plant, and three people were injured and taken to the hospital. At the time, construction work was being carried out at the facility to fill in gaps in manholes to prevent odors, and the police and others are currently investigating the situation.
2024-09-12 15:32:00
In a petition filed by Afghan parents seeking Japanese citizenship for their child born in Aichi Prefecture two years ago, the Nagoya High Court ruled that "Afghanistan had essentially lost its substance as a nation at the time," and allowed the child to acquire Japanese citizenship. According to the lawyer representing the child, this is believed to be the first time such a petition has been granted.
2024-09-12 15:10:00
Around noon on the 12th, nine sixth grade students at a Kyoto elementary school complained of feeling unwell after a science experiment and were taken to the hospital. According to the fire department and other authorities, the symptoms were mild.
2024-09-12 14:24:00
Regarding the Nagoya High Court's ruling ordering the government to delete the fingerprints, DNA types, and other data of people who have been found not guilty in criminal trials, on the grounds that the police's continued storage of such data "violates the Constitution," National Police Agency Commissioner General Tsuyuki Yasuhiro has made clear his intention not to appeal to the Supreme Court, stating that "there is no reason to dispute the decision to delete records such as fingerprints."
2024-09-12 14:18:00
The number of children who died as a result of abuse in fiscal year 2022, excluding double suicides, reached 56 nationwide, of which 26% were newborns who died as a result of being abandoned. The Child and Family Agency has said it will strengthen support for pregnant women who are worried about unexpected pregnancies or financial difficulties.
2024-09-12 14:16:00
According to the Kyoto City Fire Department, a teacher at Katsura Higashi Elementary School in Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, reported that eight sixth grade students were feeling unwell during a science experiment in which they had to smell hydrochloric acid at around 1:00 p.m. on the 12th. The police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-12 14:07:00
A little after noon on the 12th, the fire department was notified of an explosion at a facility in Nishi-ku, Osaka, which sends wastewater to a sewage treatment plant. The facility is managed by Osaka City, and according to the city, three people, including a city employee, were injured. At the time, construction work was being carried out at the facility to fill gaps in manholes to prevent odors, and it is believed that the explosion occurred when a drainage pump was test-run after the work was completed. The police, city government, and others are currently investigating the situation at the time.
2024-09-12 12:37:00
Two suspects in their 50s were arrested for breaking into the brass band room of a high school in Saitama Prefecture and stealing clarinets, electronic organs, and other items worth 4.6 million yen. A concert was scheduled for a few days after the theft, so the club's activities were affected, with the club having to suddenly borrow instruments from alumni and neighboring high schools.
2024-09-12 12:20:00
The heat will remain intense in the Kanto-Koshin region on the 12th, with some areas expected to reach scorching temperatures of over 35 degrees, so please continue to take precautions against heatstroke. Meanwhile, atmospheric conditions are likely to become unstable late on the 12th, resulting in localized very heavy rain, so caution is required against landslides, etc.
2024-09-12 12:17:00
The first hearing of the 28-year-old ex-wife, who is accused of murder and other crimes for killing a wealthy company president from Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, who was also known as "Don Juan of Kishu," was held at the Wakayama District Court.The ex-wife claimed innocence, stating, "I did not kill the president, and I did not give him stimulants."
2024-09-12 11:43:00
The National Police Agency has decided to start using the "My Number License," which combines the My Number Card and driver's license, from March 24th next year. People can choose to obtain a "My Number License" or continue to use their traditional driver's license, and it is also possible to have both, and the National Police Agency plans to make this known in the future.
2024-09-12 11:37:00
It has been learned from interviews with people involved that the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau has accused the religious corporation that runs Akabane Hachiman Shrine and its chief priest in his 60s of concealing approximately 250 million yen in income, including misappropriating part of the shrine's income for personal use.
2024-09-12 11:26:00
The National Police Agency investigated the rate of bicycle helmet use in each prefecture, for which wearing was made mandatory in April last year, and found that there were large regional differences, with the highest rate being nearly 70% and the lowest being only around 5%.
2024-09-12 11:13:00
The first hearing of the 28-year-old ex-wife, who is accused of murder and other crimes for allegedly killing a wealthy company president from Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, who was also known as "Don Juan of Kishu," was held at the Wakayama District Court.The ex-wife claimed innocence, stating, "I did not kill the president, and I did not give him stimulants."
2024-09-12 11:03:00
The National Police Agency has decided to start using the "My Number License," which combines the My Number Card and driver's license, from March 24th next year. People can choose to obtain a "My Number License" or continue to use their traditional driver's license, and it is also possible to have both, and the National Police Agency plans to make this known in the future.
2024-09-12 09:06:00
On the 11th, Nishio Police Station announced that a man who was not driving in a traffic accident that occurred in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, was mistakenly arrested on suspicion of negligent driving causing injury. The deputy chief commented, "We are very sorry to the person who was mistakenly arrested."
2024-09-12 06:00:00
Okinawa Governor Tamaki, who is visiting the United States, met with Japanese officials from the State Department and the Department of Defense and directly expressed his concerns about the series of sexual assaults committed by U.S. soldiers that have come to light in the prefecture.
2024-09-12 04:57:00
In order to ensure a stable supply of care workers, a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare study group has decided to introduce a system that makes it easier for people to take the national care worker exam while working, dividing the exam subjects into three parts and introducing a "part-time pass" system that would exempt part-time workers who meet the passing level from taking the exam for two years.
2024-09-12 04:45:00
The first hearing of the 28-year-old ex-wife, accused of murder and other crimes for allegedly killing a wealthy company president from Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, also known as "Don Juan of Kishu," will be held at the Wakayama District Court on the 12th. According to sources, the defense is expected to argue for innocence, and the focus will be on how much of the circumstances of the incident will be revealed in court.
2024-09-12 04:29:00
A survey conducted by a hospital association has found that as a result of the work style reforms for doctors that began in April this year, nine university hospitals across the country are canceling or considering canceling the dispatch of doctors to other medical institutions.
2024-09-12 04:11:00
Regarding the redevelopment of the Meiji Jingu Gaien Gardens in Tokyo, the developer will hold a briefing on the revised plan for tree preservation on the 28th of this month.
2024-09-12 03:58:00
On the 11th, Nishio Police Station announced that a man who was not driving in a traffic accident that occurred in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, was mistakenly arrested on suspicion of negligent driving causing injury. The deputy chief commented, "We are very sorry to the person who was mistakenly arrested."
