Social News(2024/10/01)
Three arrested in Saitama Prefecture after robbery and assault case - Did they meet for "illegal part-time work"?
2024-10-01 22:41:00
In the early hours of the 1st, a group of four broke into a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, stabbed an elderly couple with a knife, stole cash and other items, and fled. Police arrested three people in their 20s and 40s on suspicion of robbery and assault. Police believe that the group was part of a robbery group that had gathered for an "illegal part-time job," and are currently searching for the third person who is on the run.
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Suspect arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in car crash in Yomitan Village, Okinawa
2024-10-01 22:29:00
On September 29th, in Yomitan Village, Okinawa Prefecture, a car entered a road where many people were gathered for a local festival, went out of control, and hit four men and women, injuring them to varying degrees. Police have arrested a 55-year-old suspect who lives in the village on suspicion of attempted murder of one of the victims, a woman in her 50s.
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Typhoon No. 17: Strong wind warning for Kanto and Tohoku coasts; Typhoon No. 18 may approach Sakishima Islands
2024-10-01 22:20:00
Typhoon Hagibis is moving over the sea east of Tohoku and is expected to gradually move away from Honshu. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against strong winds and high waves accompanied by swells on the Pacific side of Kanto and Tohoku.
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Kishu Don Juan murder case: Stimulant drug "trafficking" related parties appear in court
2024-10-01 21:35:00
In the trial of the ex-wife accused of murder and other crimes for the murder of a company president in Wakayama Prefecture who was known as "Don Juan of Kishu," a man who was said to have been involved in stimulant drug trafficking appeared as a witness for the prosecution and testified that he had handed over stimulants to a person believed to be the ex-wife. The defense argued that it was unclear whether the drugs were actually stimulants.
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Prince and Princess Akishino watch traditional dance and other performances at Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival in Kyoto
2024-10-01 21:09:00
The Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival, an arts festival held every autumn, began on the 1st. The opening performance, the first to be held in Kyoto City since the Agency for Cultural Affairs relocated, featured traditional dances and other performances in the presence of Prince and Princess Akishino.
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Average September temperatures in Eastern and Western Japan reach highest since records began
2024-10-01 20:51:00
Unseasonably hot conditions continued across much of Japan in September, with the average temperatures in eastern and western Japan reaching their highest for the month since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping statistics. In addition, the total number of locations across the country where the Japan Meteorological Agency observed temperatures reaching 35 degrees or higher reached over 1,450, the highest number for the month of September since comparisons became possible in 2010.
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Minamata disease victims group petitions to new environment minister to "meet face-to-face at the earliest possible date"
2024-10-01 20:36:00
It has been learned that a group consisting of a man whose microphone was cut off while he was speaking at a meeting between the former Environment Minister and Minamata disease patients and victims in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, has sent a letter of request to the new Environment Minister, Asao, asking him to visit the site as soon as possible and hold a meeting in person.
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Fire Command Center begins operation to handle all 119 emergency calls in Oita Prefecture
2024-10-01 19:39:00
A new fire command center that will centralize and receive all 119 emergency calls in the prefecture, a first for the country, began full-scale operation in Oita City on October 1. The aim is to centralize telephone lines and staff to respond quickly.
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Search for missing people continues today in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, hit by record-breaking rains
2024-10-01 19:15:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where record-breaking rains last month caused a series of river floods and landslides, the search is ongoing for people whose safety has not been known for a day.
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Typhoon No. 17: Strong winds in parts of Kanto coast; Typhoon No. 18: approaching Sakishima Islands
2024-10-01 19:11:00
At this time, Typhoon No. 17 is closest to the Kanto region and is moving northward over the sea east of the Kanto region. The typhoon is expected to gradually move away from Honshu, but the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against high waves and strong winds accompanied by swells.
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Woman's body found off the coast of Fukui Prefecture, possibly a missing junior high school student from Ishikawa Prefecture; junior high school student's surname found on clothing
2024-10-01 18:59:00
It was discovered that the clothing of a woman's body found off the coast of Fukui Prefecture on the 30th had the same last name as that of a junior high school student whose safety is unknown due to heavy rains in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture.The Japan Coast Guard and others are currently working to confirm that the body is the same as that student.
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Bread, fruit and other items for school lunches delivered to kindergarten affected by heavy rains in Wajima City
2024-10-01 18:31:00
In order to support a kindergarten in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by record-breaking rains in September, bread, fruit, and other items for school lunches were sent.
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Was the same car used in the bondage robbery in Kokubunji, Tokyo and the Tokorozawa incident in Saitama?
2024-10-01 18:26:00
In a bondage robbery case on September 30th in Kokubunji City, Tokyo, where several men broke into a house and bound a female resident in her 60s with duct tape, a car believed to belong to the group responsible is also suspected to have been used in a robbery and assault case that took place at a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, in the early hours of October 1st, according to interviews with investigators.
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Tohoku radar rain gauge verification equipment deployed but not used, Board of Audit
2024-10-01 18:15:00
In response to the increase in disasters caused by heavy rain, an investigation by the Board of Audit found that measuring devices for verifying the accuracy of radar rain gauges installed nationwide had never been used in the Tohoku region since they were deployed. In response to the findings, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism created a system for centrally tracking usage and notified each regional development bureau to make proper use of the equipment purchased with public funds.
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Typhoon No. 17: Strong winds in parts of Kanto coast; Typhoon No. 18: approaching Sakishima Islands
2024-10-01 18:12:00
At this time, Typhoon No. 17 is closest to the Kanto region, with some coastal areas in the strong wind zone. The typhoon is expected to gradually move away from Honshu, but the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against high waves and strong winds accompanied by swells.
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Tokyo University of Science is born when Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University merge.
2024-10-01 18:01:00
Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University merged to form the Tokyo University of Science on the 1st. The university plans to strengthen its research capabilities by promoting collaboration in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and science and engineering.
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Sagamihara sewer fatal accident: Emergency light not turned on
2024-10-01 17:53:00
In September, in the case of an accident in Sagamihara City where two workers were swept away by rainwater during sewer pipe construction and went missing, it was stated in the construction plan that lights installed in the sewer pipe would be turned on in an emergency to call for evacuation, but an interview with the city revealed that they were not used at the time. The city decided to set up a team to investigate the accident, citing problems with safety management, and will also consider measures to prevent recurrence.
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Search for missing people continues today in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, hit by record-breaking rains
2024-10-01 17:51:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where record-breaking rains last month caused a series of river floods and landslides, the search is ongoing for people whose safety has not been known for a day.
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23 new deaths in Ishikawa Prefecture related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake confirmed
2024-10-01 17:39:00
Four municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture have confirmed that 23 more people have died as a result of the disaster-related deaths caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. This brings the total number of disaster-related deaths to 174, and the total death toll, including direct deaths, to over 400.
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Tochigi high school girl murder case: 29-year-old man accused admits to charges at first hearing
2024-10-01 17:34:00
The first hearing of a 29-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old high school girl he met on social media last year, killing her, and then driving her body in a rental car to Tochigi Prefecture and abandoning it was held at the Utsunomiya District Court, and the defendant admitted to the charges.
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Kyoto Prefectural Police Chief Says "I'll Kill You" to Subordinates: Inappropriate Remarks Are True
2024-10-01 17:33:00
It has been revealed that the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters Chief Toshiaki Shirai has received multiple complaints that he told a subordinate, "I'm going to kill you," and that the prefectural police are investigating the possibility of power harassment. In an interview, the chief commented, "It is true that inappropriate remarks were made, and I am very sorry."
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Saitama Tokorozawa 4-man break-in robbery and assault case, 1 arrested, 2 in custody
2024-10-01 17:25:00
In the early hours of the 1st, a group of four broke into a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, stabbed an elderly couple with a knife, stole cash and other items, and fled. One of the men was arrested by police who rushed to the scene, and the other two have been detained and are being questioned. Police believe that the group was a robbery group that had gathered for an "illegal part-time job," and are searching for the other man who is still on the run.
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Tokyo District Court rejects lawsuit against government over 40 years of psychiatric hospital stay
2024-10-01 16:41:00
In a lawsuit filed by a former psychiatric patient against the government, who claimed he had been hospitalized for around 40 years despite having his repeated requests to be discharged denied, the Tokyo District Court dismissed the suit, stating that "it cannot be said that the patient was forced into long-term hospitalization as a result of government policies."
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"Red Feather Community Chest" begins today, calling for donations nationwide
2024-10-01 15:59:00
The Red Feather Campaign began nationwide on the 1st, and events calling for donations were held in various locations.
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Kyoto Prefectural Police Chief harasses subordinate with "I'll kill you" - multiple complaints under investigation
2024-10-01 15:42:00
It has been revealed that the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters Chief Toshiaki Shirai has received multiple complaints that he has said to his subordinates, "I'm going to kill you," and that the prefectural police are investigating the possibility of power harassment. In response to an interview, the chief commented, "I will refrain from answering questions about individual cases."
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Woman's body found offshore Fukui Prefecture; surname of middle school student missing in Ishikawa Prefecture found on clothing
2024-10-01 15:20:00
On September 30th, it was discovered that the clothing of a woman whose body was found off the coast of Fukui Prefecture had the same surname as a junior high school student whose whereabouts are unknown due to heavy rains in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The Japan Coast Guard and others are investigating whether there is a connection.
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Strengthening measures against special fraud: Tokushima becomes first bank employee to become fixed-term police officer
2024-10-01 15:09:00
To strengthen its response to the increasingly serious problem of specialized fraud, the Tokushima Prefectural Police Headquarters has hired a local bank employee as a fixed-term police officer. According to the police, this is the first time in the country that a financial institution employee has been hired as a fixed-term police officer.
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Free telephone consultations by "notaries" regarding property management, inheritance, etc. begin
2024-10-01 14:44:00
Free telephone consultations began on the 1st, offering advice from legal experts known as "notaries" on topics such as asset management and inheritance in retirement.
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Ishikawa: Interview survey of residents in Wajima city affected by heavy rains on their lifestyles and health conditions
2024-10-01 14:31:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where record-breaking rains in September caused flooding in many homes, interviews are being conducted to confirm the living conditions and health status of residents.
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Woman's body found offshore Fukui Prefecture; surname of middle school student missing in Ishikawa Prefecture found on clothing
2024-10-01 14:05:00
On September 30th, it was discovered that the clothing of a woman whose body was found off the coast of Fukui Prefecture had the same surname as a junior high school student whose whereabouts are unknown due to heavy rains in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The Japan Coast Guard and others are investigating whether there is a connection.
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Ishikawa: Population of Oku-Noto region falls 6.8% in the eight months since the earthquake
2024-10-01 13:25:00
A survey by the Ishikawa Prefecture government has revealed that in four cities and towns in the Oku-Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, people continue to leave their hometowns for other areas, resulting in a 6.8% decrease in population in the eight months up to September 1.
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Police Department, Pharmacists Association and others sign memorandum to prevent overdoses among young people
2024-10-01 13:23:00
As overdosing on over-the-counter drugs becomes a problem among young people, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan Pharmaceutical Association and others to promote measures to prevent drug abuse among children and students.
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Search for missing people continues today in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, hit by record-breaking rains
2024-10-01 13:18:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where record-breaking rains last month caused a series of river floods and landslides, the search is ongoing for people whose safety has not been known for a day.
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Typhoon No. 17: Kanto region should be cautious of strong winds; Typhoon No. 18 may approach the Sakishima Islands
2024-10-01 13:05:00
Typhoon No. 17, which is approaching the Izu Islands, is expected to move northward over the sea east of the Kanto region by the evening of the 1st. As the typhoon has developed more than initially expected, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against strong winds and high waves not only in the Izu Islands but also along the coast of the Kanto region.
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Saitama Tokorozawa resident stabbed, stole cash and other items, fled; one arrested for illegal part-time job
2024-10-01 12:56:00
In the early hours of October 1st, several people broke into a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, stabbed an elderly couple with a knife, stole cash and other items, and fled. One of the people was arrested by police officers who rushed to the scene. Police believe that the group was a robbery group that had gathered for an "illegal part-time job," and are searching for the other members who escaped.
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Driver indicted for negligent driving resulting in death and injury in Kobe accident
2024-10-01 12:38:00
In March 2024, a light passenger vehicle driven by an 87-year-old driver was driving through an arcade in a shopping arcade in Kobe City and collided with another vehicle, resulting in three deaths and injuries. On the 1st, the police sent the driver to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of negligence resulting in death and injury and drunk driving. During voluntary questioning, the driver is said to have said, "I stepped on the accelerator and my mind went blank."
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Woman's body found offshore Fukui Prefecture; investigation into connection to record rainfall in Noto region
2024-10-01 12:07:00
On September 30th, the body of a woman was found off the coast of Fukui Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard and others are investigating whether there is any connection to the record-breaking rains in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Tochigi high school girl murder case: 29-year-old man accused admits to charges at first hearing
2024-10-01 11:52:00
The first hearing of a 29-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old high school girl he met on social media last year, killing her, and then driving her body in a rental car to Tochigi Prefecture and abandoning it was held at the Utsunomiya District Court, and the defendant admitted to the charges.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Two elementary and junior high schools flooded by heavy rains in September resume classes in neighboring town
2024-10-01 11:50:00
Two elementary and junior high schools in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, whose school buildings were flooded by heavy rains in September, resumed classes on the 1st for the first time in 11 days at a school in the neighboring town of Noto.
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Yokohama man dies after being hit by train, "Did he choose the wrong waiting space at the railroad crossing?"
2024-10-01 10:31:00
On September 29th, a 26-year-old man was killed after being hit by a train at a JR railway crossing in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City. The crossing was over 40 meters long, and the man was hit just before the waiting area for people who could not cross. Police are investigating the possibility that the man may have chosen the wrong place to wait.
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Unemployment rate in August was 2.5%, down 0.2 percentage points from the previous month
2024-10-01 10:10:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate in August was 2.5%, an improvement of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month.
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Woman's body found offshore Fukui Prefecture; investigation into connection to record rainfall in Noto region
2024-10-01 09:29:00
According to the Japan Coast Guard and the police, a woman's body was found off the coast of Fukui Prefecture on the afternoon of the 30th. The Japan Coast Guard and others are investigating whether the body is related to the record-breaking heavy rains in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Tokaido Shinkansen marks 60 years since its opening with a commemorative ceremony held to mark the departure of the first train
2024-10-01 09:06:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen, which connects Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, celebrated its 60th anniversary of opening on the 1st, and a commemorative ceremony was held at Tokyo Station to coincide with the departure of the first train.
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Unemployment rate in August was 2.5%, down 0.2 percentage points from the previous month
2024-10-01 08:43:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate in August was 2.5%, an improvement of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month.
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August job availability ratio nationwide average 1.23 times, 0.01 points lower than the previous month
2024-10-01 08:31:00
The national average job availability ratio for August this year was 1.23, down 0.01 points from the previous month. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare stated that "due to rising prices and the weak yen, there is a continuing trend to suppress new job openings, particularly in the manufacturing industry."
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Typhoon No. 17 moves north east of the Kanto region; Typhoon No. 18 may approach Okinawa region
2024-10-01 07:39:00
Typhoon Hagibis is expected to move north east of the Kanto region, bringing the Izu Islands into its strong winds, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people in the Kanto region and Izu Islands to be careful of high waves and strong winds accompanied by swells. In addition, the large and very strong Typhoon Hagibis is likely to change course to the northeast and approach the Okinawa region with a violent wind area around the 3rd or 4th. The Okinawa Meteorological Observatory is calling for people to pay close attention to future information and take measures early.
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Driver in Kobe accident resulting in three deaths and injuries to be referred to prosecutors for negligent driving resulting in death and injury
2024-10-01 07:37:00
In March of this year, an 87-year-old driver in a light passenger vehicle was driving through an arcade in Kobe City's shopping district when it collided with another vehicle, resulting in three deaths and injuries. Interviews with investigators have revealed that the driver was likely traveling at around 90 to 100 kilometers per hour at the time of the collision. The driver's blood was found to contain alcohol above the legal limit, and the police plan to send the case to the prosecutor's office on the 1st on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death and injury.
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Tokaido Shinkansen marks 60 years since its opening with a commemorative ceremony held to mark the departure of the first train
2024-10-01 07:14:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen, which connects Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, celebrated its 60th anniversary of opening on the 1st, and a commemorative ceremony was held at Tokyo Station to coincide with the departure of the first train.
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Odakyu Line operations resume
2024-10-01 07:10:00
Due to a fatal accident, services on the Odakyu Odawara Line were suspended on both lines between Shinjuku Station and Kyodo Station, but services resumed around 7:00 a.m.
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US Hurricane Helene's damage expands as death toll exceeds 120
2024-10-01 06:55:00
The damage caused by the hurricane that hit the United States last week is expanding, with the death toll exceeding 120. President Biden will soon visit the affected areas and has indicated his intention to do everything in his power to provide support.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare identifies mass grave on Peleliu Island, Japan, where Japanese war dead may have been buried
2024-10-01 06:19:00
On Peleliu Island in Palau, a fierce battleground during the Pacific War, several remains were found at a site believed to be the burial site of over 1,000 Japanese war dead, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has determined that the site is a "mass grave." It has said it will accelerate efforts to collect the remains.
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Man admitted to psychiatric hospital for 40 years, refused discharge, sues government; ruling today
2024-10-01 06:07:00
A former psychiatric patient is suing the government for being hospitalized for about 40 years despite repeated requests to be released from the hospital, and the government is set to hand down a verdict on October 1 at the Tokyo District Court. The man said, "There are many people who continue to be hospitalized for long periods of time, so I want the government to implement measures that will allow them to live in society."
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China releases video of pandas "Ri Ri" and "Shin Shin" returned from Ueno
2024-10-01 05:43:00
A video of giant pandas Ri Ri and Shin Shin arriving in China after being returned from Ueno Zoo in Tokyo was released on the 30th. The two will be living in the same breeding facility as their cub Xiang Xiang.
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More than 90% of low-income households cannot cover rising prices: Ashinaga survey
2024-10-01 05:42:00
The Ashinaga Foundation, which provides support to children who have lost parents to illness or disaster, asked parents of families receiving scholarships about the impact of rising prices. The results showed that over 90% of respondents said their income was not enough to cover rising prices, highlighting the harsh reality facing low-income households.
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Tokyo's Shibuya Ward to expand ban on drinking on the streets to all year from today
2024-10-01 05:38:00
In response to the continued occurrence of people drinking on the streets around Shibuya Station in Tokyo, Shibuya Ward has decided to implement a year-round ban on drinking on the streets based on an ordinance starting October 1. This will be the first time in the country that an ordinance banning drinking on the streets year-round will be enacted in an urban area, and its effectiveness is attracting attention.
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9 months after Noto Peninsula earthquake: Heavy rains cause "double damage" - support for rebuilding lives must continue
2024-10-01 05:27:00
It has been nine months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Many of the victims in Ishikawa Prefecture suffered further damage from last month's record-breaking heavy rains, and are in a difficult situation that is sometimes referred to as "double damage." Continued support is needed to help them rebuild their lives.
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Heavy rains in Noto: Search for missing continues; water and power outages continue, prolonged impact
2024-10-01 05:22:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where record-breaking rains caused river flooding and landslides, searches for people whose safety is unknown are ongoing. As of the 29th, more than 3,000 homes in the affected areas had no water, and there are concerns that the impact will be long-term.
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One year after the invoice system was launched, businesses complain about increased administrative and cost burdens
2024-10-01 05:13:00
October 1 marks one year since the consumption tax "invoice system" began, and according to the National Tax Agency, more than 4.5 million businesses have registered. Some businesses have complained that the administrative and cost burden has increased, so the National Tax Agency continues to promote awareness of the system, including by introducing special systems that aim to reduce the tax burden.
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Minimum wage to be gradually increased from today, national average hourly wage to 1,055 yen
2024-10-01 05:12:00
The minimum wage will be raised in prefectures across the country starting October 1st. The national average increase will be the largest ever, 51 yen, bringing the average hourly wage to 1,055 yen.
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Easement of enrollment requirements for part-time workers in the Employees' Pension Insurance starting today
2024-10-01 05:10:00
From October 1st, some changes will be made to the medical and pension systems, such as relaxing the requirements for part-time and other short-term workers to join the Employees' Pension Insurance.
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Introducing "stylish helmets" and encouraging people to wear them while cycling in Saga
2024-10-01 05:00:00
While there are many voices saying that cyclists don't wear helmets because they think they look bad, high school students and police in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, held an event to promote road safety by introducing stylish, cleverly designed helmets.
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