2024-09-13 21:27:00
The Broadcasting Ethics and Program Improvement Organization (BPO) has decided to review whether there were any issues with broadcasting ethics regarding a variety show aired by Osaka-based Mainichi Broadcasting System in July this year that contained false information.
2024-09-13 21:15:00
Three large dogs, including a Doberman and a German shepherd, that were kept at a facility in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, that handles automobile dismantling, went missing. Police were searching for them, but all three were found by 6 p.m. on the 13th.
2024-09-13 21:13:00
In response to the allegations against Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture over power harassment, all political parties and independent members of the prefectural assembly are expected to jointly submit a motion of no confidence against the governor on the first day of the regular assembly on September 19. Final adjustments are being made with the aim of passing it unanimously.
2024-09-13 21:02:00
As solar power generation becomes more widespread as a renewable energy source, the first conference was held to institutionalize the recycling of solar panels, which are expected to be discarded in large quantities in the future.
2024-09-13 20:35:00
The cumulative number of users of the LRT (next-generation streetcar), which opened in Utsunomiya City and other areas in August last year, has reached 5 million, more than three months earlier than initially expected, and commemorative gifts were distributed to users on the 13th.
2024-09-13 20:34:00
Tetsuya Komuro, a musician from Fuchu City, Tokyo, made a surprise visit to his alma mater, a junior high school in Fuchu City, on the 13th, and interacted with the students by performing the school song.
2024-09-13 20:30:00
September 10th to 16th is Suicide Prevention Week. At this time of year, when many children and young people are feeling distressed after the summer holidays, organizations working on suicide prevention are calling for people to learn about the "#NigeKatsu" project, which teaches people that there is an option to run away before they endure their pain and become cornered.
2024-09-13 20:23:00
The Kanazawa branch of the Nagoya High Court is set to issue a decision on October 23rd regarding a request for a retrial and reconsideration of a man serving time for murder in the case of a junior high school girl who was murdered in Fukui City 38 years ago.
2024-09-13 20:21:00
Following the detection of PFAS, an organic fluorine compound that has been identified as harmful, in the water of a river flowing through Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, the city conducted additional investigations and found that the substance was also detected in nearby well water at concentrations up to 200 times the national provisional target value. The city has decided to investigate the cause.
2024-09-13 20:20:00
Next week on the 17th, it will be 22 years since the Japan-North Korea summit where North Korea admitted to abducting Japanese citizens. Ahead of this, Sakie Yokota, the mother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted as a first-year junior high school student, gave an interview to NHK, saying that she is getting old and has little time left, and that "if they don't hurry, it will be too late. I want to see my daughter," and strongly urged the government to return the victim as soon as possible.
2024-09-13 20:17:00
Prince and Princess Akishino will be making an official visit to Turkey in December this year, marking the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
2024-09-13 20:02:00
According to JR East, services on the Nambu Line had been suspended due to a fatal accident at Musashi-Kosugi Station, but resumed on the entire line between Kawasaki Station and Tachikawa Station at around 7:44 pm.
2024-09-13 19:39:00
Police were searching for three large dogs, including a Doberman and a German shepherd, that had been kept at a facility in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, that handles things like dismantling cars, after they went missing. However, they received information that they had been found just before 6 p.m. on the 13th, and police are rushing to confirm the details.
2024-09-13 19:17:00
Typhoon No. 13 is expected to approach the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture on the 14th, bringing localized strong winds and the risk of very heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and to be careful of flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-09-13 19:10:00
The zoo in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Prefecture, is the only place in Japan where they keep quokkas, a type of kangaroo that is also known as the "happiest animal in the world" because of its smiling face. The zoo is seeking donations to help pay for the construction of new exhibit facilities so that more people can see the quokka.
2024-09-13 19:07:00
Plaintiffs and their lawyers in ongoing lawsuits across the country who claim to have been forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law have signed an agreement that includes a settlement with the government's proposed payment of 15 million yen in compensation to each plaintiff. This brings the series of lawsuits to an end with the government acknowledging the mistakes of its past policies.
2024-09-13 19:02:00
According to JR East, due to a fatal accident at Musashi-Kosugi Station, the Nambu Line has suspended service on the entire line between Kawasaki Station and Tachikawa Station since around 6:30 pm. Service is expected to resume around 7:40 pm.
2024-09-13 18:56:00
In a lawsuit filed by residents and others who opposed the construction of a wind power facility planned by a subsidiary of Chubu Electric Power in Gifu Prefecture, claiming that it was illegal for the police to collect their personal information and provide it to the company, the Nagoya High Court, in its second instance, pointed out that "it is clear that collecting information by viewing a citizen movement as dangerous is unconstitutional," and ordered the prefecture to delete some of the personal information collected by the police and pay 4.4 million yen.
2024-09-13 18:55:00
On the 13th, the city of Asahikawa released the report of a reinvestigation committee into the case of a junior high school girl found dead in a park in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, three years ago, which concluded that the case was a suicide caused by bullying.
2024-09-13 18:47:00
On the 12th, a man was killed when a ginkgo tree branch fell from the tree in Hino City, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department found that the fallen branch did not appear to have corroded and was likely broken by its own weight. Hino City, which manages the green space at the scene, said that "no abnormalities were found during an inspection two months ago," and the Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to identify the cause. A little after 6:30 p.m. on the 12th, a branch from a ginkgo tree lined street near a housing complex in Tamadaira, Hino City, fell, and a 36-year-old man who lived in the city was crushed to death while walking underneath. Investigations so far have revealed that a branch several meters long broke from one ginkgo tree, and at least six branches fell, entangling the lower branches. Furthermore, when the Metropolitan Police Department examined the fallen branch and tree trunk at the scene, they found that the branch did not appear to have corroded or withered leaves, and that it was likely broken by its own weight and fell from a height of more than 10 meters. According to experts, ginkgo trees bear fruit around this time each year, around mid-September, and their branches become heavy.
2024-09-13 18:42:00
On the morning of the 13th, eight students at a junior high school in Yamaguchi City were taken to the hospital after vomiting and complaining of poor physical condition after a science experiment. According to the police, the eight students are believed to have inhaled chlorine gas, and all of them suffered minor injuries.
2024-09-13 18:34:00
Former House of Representatives member Manabu Horii, who received a summary order to impose a fine and a three-year suspension of his civil rights for violating the Public Offices Election Act and the Political Funds Control Act, has been found guilty.
2024-09-13 18:21:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has warned that with extremely hot weather expected in the first half of next week and multiple thermal power plants undergoing equipment repairs, if things continue as they are, there is a possibility that the power supply and demand will become tight in the areas served by Tokyo Electric Power Company and Tohoku Electric Power Company on September 17. However, it has explained that it is expected that a stable supply level will be secured by delaying repairs at thermal power plants.
2024-09-13 18:18:00
In a lawsuit filed by residents and others who opposed the construction of a wind power facility planned by a subsidiary of Chubu Electric Power in Gifu Prefecture, claiming that it was illegal for the police to collect their personal information and provide it to the company, the Nagoya High Court, in its second instance, pointed out that "it is clear that collecting information by viewing a citizen movement as dangerous is unconstitutional," and ordered the prefecture to delete some of the personal information collected by the police and pay 4.4 million yen.
2024-09-13 18:15:00
On the 12th, a man was killed when a ginkgo tree branch fell from the tree in Hino City, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department found that the fallen branch did not appear to have corroded and was likely broken by its own weight. Hino City, which manages the green space at the scene, said that "no abnormalities were found during an inspection two months ago," and the Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to identify the cause. A little after 6:30 p.m. on the 12th, a branch from a ginkgo tree lined street near a housing complex in Tamadaira, Hino City, fell, and a 36-year-old man who lived in the city was crushed to death while walking underneath. Investigations so far have revealed that a branch several meters long broke from one ginkgo tree, and at least six branches fell, entangling the lower branches. Furthermore, when the Metropolitan Police Department examined the fallen branch and tree trunk at the scene, they found that the branch did not appear to have corroded or withered leaves, and that it was likely broken by its own weight and fell from a height of more than 10 meters. According to experts, ginkgo trees bear fruit around this time each year, around mid-September, and their branches become heavy.
2024-09-13 18:08:00
Three large dogs, including a Doberman and a German shepherd, which were kept at a facility in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, that handles automobile dismantling, have gone missing. Police are conducting a search and urging people to call 110 if they see the dogs.
2024-09-13 17:42:00
In Niigata Prefecture, shipments of the main rice variety, Koshihikari, to outside the prefecture have begun in earnest. As rice shortages continue, we interviewed the producers about the future situation and price outlook.
2024-09-13 17:17:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, this year the number of consecutive days with temperatures of 35 degrees or higher has tied or surpassed previous records in a number of locations, and as of the 12th, 211 of the 914 observation points nationwide had such a record, accounting for nearly a quarter of all observation points.
2024-09-13 16:59:00
At a meeting bringing together senior officials from prosecutors' offices across the country, Justice Minister Koizumi noted that prosecutors' activities have been subject to harsh criticism in the Diet and elsewhere, and called for them to listen to the criticism and conduct investigations and trials appropriately so as not to damage public trust.
2024-09-13 16:57:00
Regarding the redevelopment of Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Gaien, in which the developer has proposed revising the plan to preserve trees, Governor Koike said, "I want the developer to work hard so that they can gain the understanding and sympathy of Tokyo residents."
2024-09-13 16:51:00
Katsuyoshi Nishino, chairman of the All Toyota Labor Union, which is made up of labor unions of Toyota Motor Corporation and its group companies, held a press conference in Kumamoto City and commented on the discovery of fraud in national certification tests at Toyota, saying, "It is important that employees are able to speak out before fraud occurs," and expressed his intention to work on reforming the workplace culture.
2024-09-13 16:36:00
A 40-year-old suspect was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly giving a female resident in her 20s a drink mixed with sleeping pills and sexually assaulting her in an apartment in Machida City, Tokyo, where he had been visiting last month to repair an air conditioner. He has denied the charges during questioning.
2024-09-13 16:32:00
Three municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture, including Noto Town, have certified 16 people who died after the Noto Peninsula earthquake as disaster-related deaths. The number of disaster-related deaths from the Noto Peninsula earthquake has risen to 149, bringing the total number of deaths, including direct deaths, to 376.
2024-09-13 16:32:00
In preparation for the approach of Typhoon Hagibis, the town of Wadomari on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an evacuation notice for the elderly and others to 6,210 people in 3,232 households throughout the town at 4 p.m. on the 13th. This corresponds to Level 3 of the five-level alert system, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
2024-09-13 16:31:00
In a lawsuit filed by residents who opposed the construction of a wind power plant planned by a subsidiary of Chubu Electric Power Co. in Gifu Prefecture, alleging that the police had illegally collected their personal information and provided it to the company, the Nagoya High Court, in its second instance, ordered the prefecture to delete some of the personal information collected by the police. According to the plaintiffs' lawyers, this is believed to be the first ruling ordering the deletion of personal information collected by the police in their intelligence gathering activities.
2024-09-13 16:30:00
On the 12th, a man was killed when a ginkgo tree branch fell from the tree in Hino City, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department found that the fallen branch did not appear to have corroded and was likely broken by its own weight. Hino City, which manages the green space at the scene, said that "no abnormalities were found during an inspection two months ago," and the Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to identify the cause. A little after 6:30 p.m. on the 12th, a branch from a ginkgo tree lined street near a housing complex in Tamadaira, Hino City, fell, and a 36-year-old man who lived in the city was crushed to death while walking underneath. Investigations so far have revealed that a branch several meters long broke from one ginkgo tree, and at least six branches fell, entangling the lower branches. Furthermore, when the Metropolitan Police Department examined the fallen branch and tree trunk at the scene, they found that the branch did not appear to have corroded or withered leaves, and that it was likely broken by its own weight and fell from a height of more than 10 meters. According to experts, ginkgo trees bear fruit around this time each year, around mid-September, and their branches become heavy.
2024-09-13 16:10:00
On the 13th, the plaintiffs in the Nagoya High Court ruling ordering the government to erase the fingerprints, DNA type, and other data of a man who was found not guilty in a criminal trial announced that they would not appeal. The National Police Agency also announced on the 12th that they would not appeal, and it is expected that the government's loss regarding the erasure of the data will be final.
2024-09-13 15:34:00
At a meeting of a working group of a cross-party group of lawmakers on the former Eugenic Protection Law, a compensation proposal was presented that would provide 15 million yen to victims who were forced to undergo sterilization, and each party will now proceed with its consideration.
2024-09-13 15:23:00
A 121-year-old "Nijisseiki Pear" tree in Tottori City bore fruit again this year, and the fruit was harvested.
2024-09-13 15:02:00
As rice becomes scarce nationwide, Niigata Prefecture has begun full-scale shipments of its flagship Koshihikari rice variety outside the prefecture.
2024-09-13 14:58:00
On September 13th, 97 years ago, 423 people died in a storm surge caused by a typhoon in Kumamoto Prefecture. A tree that is said to have protected many people at the time is enshrined at a shrine in Kumamoto City, and a memorial service was held on the 13th.
2024-09-13 14:53:00
On the 13th, the city of Asahikawa released the report of a reinvestigation committee into the case of a junior high school girl found dead in a park in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, three years ago, which concluded that the case was a suicide caused by bullying.
2024-09-13 14:15:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has launched a new initiative to make it easier for athletes who have competed in the Olympics and other events to be hired as teachers even if they do not have a teaching license. Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama expressed his hopes for the utilization of diverse human resources, saying, "The experience and effort required to step onto that stage will have a positive effect on children, students and teachers."
2024-09-13 13:46:00
In a lawsuit filed by a tourist bus driver who was found not guilty in a tour bus rollover accident that occurred in Shiraoi Town, Hokkaido 11 years ago, the driver sought compensation from the government, claiming that he suffered mental distress due to the prosecution's insufficient investigation.The Supreme Court made a decision on the 13th to dismiss the driver's appeal, making his loss final.
2024-09-13 13:32:00
On the morning of the 13th, eight students at a junior high school in Yamaguchi City complained of nausea and other physical discomfort after a science experiment and were taken to the hospital. It is believed that the eight students inhaled chlorine gas, but all of their injuries were minor and not life-threatening.
2024-09-13 13:17:00
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said he "deeply regrets" the fact that JR Freight engaged in fraudulent acts, such as falsifying data during vehicle maintenance work, and revealed that he had ordered all railway operators across the country to urgently check whether data was being properly recorded.
2024-09-13 13:05:00
Typhoon No. 13 is expected to approach the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture on the 14th, bringing localized strong winds and the risk of very heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and to be careful of flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-09-13 12:11:00
Typhoon No. 13 is expected to approach the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture on the 14th, bringing localized strong winds and the risk of very heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and to be careful of flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-09-13 12:05:00
The intense heat will continue from Western Japan to Tohoku on the 13th, with some areas experiencing extremely hot days with temperatures reaching over 35 degrees from the morning. Please continue to take measures to prevent heatstroke, such as drinking plenty of fluids.
2024-09-13 12:02:00
The government announced last month that the damage caused by Typhoon Faxai in Iwate Prefecture is likely to be designated a "localized severe disaster." If designated, the government will be able to provide support, such as raising the national subsidy rate for the costs of restoring farmland, roads, etc.
2024-09-13 11:50:00
On the 12th, in an accident in Hino City, Tokyo, where a man was crushed to death by a falling ginkgo tree branch, at least six branches were broken, according to an interview with the Metropolitan Police Department. It is believed that the upper branches broke one after another, wrapping around the lower branches, and the Metropolitan Police Department and others are investigating the details of the incident. A little after 6:30 pm on the 12th, a branch from a ginkgo tree lined street near a housing complex in Tamadaira, Hino City, fell, and a 36-year-old man who lived in the city and was walking below was crushed to death. Investigations so far have revealed that multiple branches several meters long broke from a single ginkgo tree and fell, and when the area was inspected, an interview with the Metropolitan Police Department revealed that at least six branches were broken. The broken branches were lined up vertically, and it is believed that the upper branches broke one after the other, wrapping around the lower branches. The ginkgo trees are thought to have been there since the housing complex was built in 1960. They are managed by the city of Hino, and were repaired in November last year, and were visually inspected by city officials in July this year. The Metropolitan Police Department and others are currently investigating the cause of the broken branches and other details.
2024-09-13 08:49:00
On the 11th, in the case of a 77-year-old man being killed in a hit-and-run accident in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture, police arrested an 80-year-old suspect from the prefecture on suspicion of hit-and-run and other offenses. During questioning, he has reportedly denied the charges.
2024-09-13 07:34:00
Repair work is underway in Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture, on a wooden train that once operated within the prefecture and was affectionately known as the "Miyama Train."
2024-09-13 07:26:00
Typhoon No. 13 is expected to approach the Amami and Okinawa regions with strong force on the 14th, bringing with it the risk of violent winds. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds and high waves, as well as to be cautious about landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river levels.
2024-09-13 07:18:00
On the 12th, a demonstration run of an "autonomous bus" began on Shodoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture, where the aging population is causing a shortage of public transport drivers. Prior to that, on the 11th, local junior high school students participated in a test drive.
2024-09-13 06:50:00
The Hojoya festival at Hakozaki Shrine in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, one of the three major festivals in Hakata, began on the 12th.
2024-09-13 05:02:00
The National Police Agency has decided to continue to designate a 28-year-old suspect as a "highly wanted" in connection with a hit-and-run incident two years ago in which a university student was hit and killed by a car at an intersection in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture.
2024-09-13 02:36:00
On the 12th, the Ministry of Defense announced that two Russian military patrol aircraft flew around the Japanese archipelago. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that they had been conducting exercises in the Pacific Ocean and other areas since the 10th of this month, and the Ministry of Defense continues to monitor and vigilantly monitor the situation.
2024-09-13 00:27:00
Children may have more opportunities to learn from Olympian teachers. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has decided to launch a new initiative to make it easier for athletes who have competed in the Olympics and are interested in teaching to be employed as teachers, even if they do not have a teaching license.
