Social News(2024/10/18)
One person arrested in Tokyo's Kokubunji robbery and assault case, suspected of recovering stolen cash
2024-10-18 23:53:00
As part of a series of robberies occurring one after another in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 30-year-old suspect living in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, on suspicion of robbery and assault in connection with an incident that occurred in Kokubunji City, Tokyo last month. The suspect is believed to have been the "recoverer" of the cash stolen by the perpetrator, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Ichikawa woman abduction suspect also involved in Yokohama robbery and murder, fingerprints match
2024-10-18 22:27:00
In a robbery-murder case in which a 75-year-old man living in a house in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, was killed on the 16th, it was revealed through interviews with investigators that fingerprints found at the scene matched those of a 26-year-old suspect who was arrested on the night of the 17th in connection with the case in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. Police are investigating the possibility that the suspect may also have been involved in the robbery-murder case in Yokohama.
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One person arrested in robbery and assault case in Kokubunji, Tokyo This is the first arrest in the Kokubunji case.
2024-10-18 22:05:00
As part of a series of robberies involving illegal part-time workers that have been occurring one after another in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the Metropolitan Police Department has arrested Reina Higuchi (30), a resident of Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, of unknown occupation, on suspicion of robbery and assault, among other charges, in connection with an incident that occurred in Kokubunji City, Tokyo on September 30th.
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Suspect arrested in Sapporo robbery and assault case; investigation into connection to incidents in the Tokyo metropolitan area
2024-10-18 21:30:00
On October 5th, a 79-year-old man was tied up and injured in a robbery at a house in Sapporo by a man who broke into the house and robbed him of 30,000 yen in cash. Police have arrested a 25-year-old suspect. Since August of this year, there have been a series of similar cases in the Tokyo metropolitan area, with illegal part-time workers as the perpetrators, and police are carefully investigating whether there is a connection.
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Nagoya Festival float procession canceled after unexploded bomb found near area
2024-10-18 21:11:00
Following the discovery of an unexploded bomb at a construction site in the center of Nagoya on the 17th, it was decided to cancel the float procession that was scheduled to pass near the site during the Nagoya Festival, which begins on the 19th.
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Suspect arrested in Ichikawa woman abduction case on suspicion of robbery and assault
2024-10-18 20:52:00
In connection with the case on the 17th in which a house in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, was ransacked and a female resident who was present was abducted, police arrested a self-identified interior decorator from Yokohama's Asahi Ward, Kengo Takanashi (21), on the night of the 18th, on suspicion of robbery and assault, among other charges, after he turned himself in to a police station in Yokohama.
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Rengo plans to demand wage increases of at least 5% in next year's spring labor offensive, with small and medium-sized businesses demanding at least 6%
2024-10-18 20:27:00
The Japanese labor union federation has decided to demand a wage increase of at least 5%, including regular salary increases, in next year's spring labor offensive in order to solidify the trend of wage increases, and to demand an additional wage increase of at least 6% for labor unions at small and medium-sized enterprises in order to correct disparities.
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Three houses burned in Osaka, one dead; parents and children in house believed to be the source of the fire unable to contact each other
2024-10-18 20:24:00
On the morning of the 18th, a fire broke out in three houses in Daito City, Osaka, and one man was found dead in the house believed to be the source of the fire. The police are unable to contact the parents and son in their 80s and 50s who live in the house, and will continue to investigate and search the area around the scene on the 19th.
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Road collapse in Hiroshima City: Did a malfunction of the shield machine cause the collapse to spread?
2024-10-18 20:21:00
Last month, during underground excavation work in Nishi-ku, Hiroshima, a road collapsed, causing damage to surrounding buildings. Interviews with people involved revealed that just before the accident, muddy water had flowed into the tunnel from the bottom of the large excavation machine, the "shield machine." The system is designed not to allow muddy water to flow into the tunnel, and experts point out that "a malfunction occurred, causing the soil in front of the shield machine to loosen and reach close to the ground surface, possibly causing the collapse to spread."
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Ishikawa Wajima: National highway closed due to disaster, heavy machinery remotely operated to restore work
2024-10-18 20:20:00
On a national highway in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which remains closed due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, restoration work has begun using remotely operated heavy machinery to prevent secondary disasters.
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Hiroshima high school students begin drawing "Atomic Bomb Art" based on testimonies of atomic bomb survivors
2024-10-18 20:10:00
This year, high school students in Hiroshima city began creating "Atomic Bomb Pictures" based on the testimonies of atomic bomb survivors. Following the selection of the Japan Confederation of A-bomb Sufferers Organizations as a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, students expressed a renewed desire to pass on the experiences of the atomic bombing.
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Beware of misinformation surrounding the popular referendum on Supreme Court judges
2024-10-18 20:08:00
Regarding the "national referendum" on Supreme Court judges, which will be held at the same time as the House of Representatives election, there has been some misinformation circulating on social media, such as "write O or X on your ballot." Please be careful, as writing any symbol or letter other than "X" will invalidate your vote.
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Record low catches of Toyama's specialty crabs and shrimps: Is undersea landslide the cause?
2024-10-18 19:55:00
Toyama Bay is home to an abundance of fish and shellfish and is also known as a "natural fish pond." The "jewel of Toyama Bay," white shrimp, and red snow crab caught here are local specialties that represent the region, but the area is currently suffering from a record low catch. The cause of this is said to be the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred in January of this year. What on earth is going on?
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Japan Confederation of A-bomb Sufferers Organizations representative Tanaka films testimony of atomic bombing experience to be shared with the world
2024-10-18 19:49:00
Shigemitsu Tanaka, representative committee member of the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, or Nihon Hidankyo, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, has taken on an initiative to film the voices of atomic bomb survivors and broadcast them to the world, reaffirming his determination to abolish nuclear weapons.
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Heavy rains damage salt fields in Suzu, Ishikawa again, making traditional salt production "agehama style" impossible
2024-10-18 19:48:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the traditional salt making method known as "agehama-shiki" has been halted due to damage caused by the earthquake in January and the heavy rains in September. The owner of a salt making company said, "We have to keep trying without giving up, otherwise the salt fields will disappear, so we want to keep trying."
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Midsummer temperatures expected in eastern Japan on the 19th, with unstable atmospheric conditions over a wide area
2024-10-18 19:46:00
On the 18th, the weather will be sunny and temperatures will rise, mainly in Western Japan, with some parts of Kyushu experiencing unseasonably hot temperatures exceeding 30 degrees. On the 19th, midsummer temperatures are expected mainly in Eastern Japan, and the atmospheric conditions are expected to be very unstable over a wide area, so please be careful of lightning and gusts of wind.
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Russian hacker group conducts cyber attacks on Japanese local government websites
2024-10-18 19:45:00
A Russian hacker group has claimed on social media that they have carried out a cyber attack by sending a large amount of data to websites of Japanese local governments and transportation agencies, causing problems such as making some sites difficult to access. Security companies are warning users that the attacks may continue for about a week and urge them to strengthen their countermeasures.
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Rengo plans to demand wage increases of at least 5% in next year's spring labor offensive, with small and medium-sized businesses demanding at least 6%
2024-10-18 19:26:00
The Japanese labor union federation has decided to demand a wage increase of at least 5%, including regular salary increases, in next year's spring labor offensive in order to solidify the trend of wage increases, and to demand an additional wage increase of at least 6% for labor unions at small and medium-sized enterprises in order to correct disparities.
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Shizuoka Prefecture and others conduct on-site survey to establish ordinance for climbing Mt. Fuji
2024-10-18 19:02:00
On the 18th, Shizuoka Prefecture and others conducted an on-site survey in preparation for the enactment of ordinances regarding climbing Mount Fuji, including restrictions on climbing hours and the collection of entrance fees.
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Rengo proposes wage increase of at least 5% for next year's spring labor offensive, including regular salary increases
2024-10-18 18:56:00
According to sources, the labor union confederation has finalized a plan to demand a wage increase of at least 5% for next year's spring labor offensive, including regular salary increases at the same high level as this year. Small and medium-sized labor unions are expected to demand an additional 6% wage increase.
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A series of robberies perpetrated by unlicensed part-timers: what do they have in common? How can you protect yourself?
2024-10-18 18:56:00
On the 18th, the Metropolitan Police Department and the police headquarters of Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa prefectures set up a joint investigation headquarters to investigate a series of cases involving illegal part-time workers in the Tokyo metropolitan area. At least 14 cases that occurred in one metropolitan area and three prefectures are suspected to be related, and they have decided to identify the leader and other members of the group to fully investigate the situation. We have summarized the cases so far.
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Koji Yakusho, actor with 45 years of experience, talks about the meaning of continuing to act
2024-10-18 18:47:00
Actor Yakusho Koji has been highly praised internationally for his leading roles in films such as "Shall We Dance?" and "Unagi," and won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in "Perfect Days," released last year. He is truly one of Japan's leading actors, both in name and reality. This year marks 45 years since his debut in 1979. What is Yakusho pursuing as he continues to act? When asked this question, he responded with a very humble, yet grandiose, feeling about film. "Even if it's just one scene or one shot, I want to have a positive impact on the audience who watches it." (Nakamura Ryusuke, Director of Fukuoka Broadcasting Station, Akagi Nonoka, Announcer for Good Morning Japan)
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Regional differences in support for people with disabilities in voting: petition calling for improvements to voting environment
2024-10-18 18:25:00
An NPO made up of organizations representing people with disabilities has submitted a request to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, citing regional disparities in the support provided to people with disabilities when it comes to voting in elections, calling for the elimination of such disparities in the upcoming House of Representatives election and the creation of an environment that makes it easier for people with disabilities to vote.
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[Summary of the incident] What is the series of robberies perpetrated by illegal part-time workers?
2024-10-18 18:15:00
On the 18th, the Metropolitan Police Department and the police headquarters of Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa prefectures set up a joint investigation headquarters to investigate a series of cases involving illegal part-time workers in the Tokyo metropolitan area. At least 14 cases that occurred in one metropolitan area and three prefectures are suspected to be related, and they have decided to identify the leader and other members of the group to fully investigate the situation. We have summarized the cases so far.
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Ichikawa woman abduction suspect also involved in Yokohama robbery and murder, fingerprints match
2024-10-18 18:11:00
In a robbery-murder case in which a 75-year-old man living in a house in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, was killed on the 16th, it was revealed through interviews with investigators that fingerprints found at the scene matched those of a 26-year-old suspect who was arrested on the night of the 17th in connection with the case in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. Police are investigating the possibility that the suspect may also have been involved in the robbery-murder case in Yokohama.
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Four years after road collapse in Chofu, Tokyo, no end in sight for ground repair work
2024-10-18 17:42:00
On the 18th, it has been four years since a road collapse was discovered in a residential area of Chofu City, Tokyo. The cause of the collapse is said to be underground tunnel construction, and East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., which is carrying out the construction, is proceeding with ground repair work around the site, but there is still no prospect of completion.
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Princess Kako attends opening ceremony of International Ceramics Festival in Gifu
2024-10-18 17:39:00
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince and Princess Akishino, attended the opening ceremony of the International Ceramics Festival in Gifu Prefecture.
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Rengo plans to raise wages by at least 5% in next year's spring labor offensive, with small and medium-sized businesses demanding 6%
2024-10-18 17:36:00
The Japanese labor union federation has decided to demand a wage increase of at least 5%, including regular salary increases, in next year's spring labor offensive in order to solidify the trend of wage increases, and to demand an additional wage increase of at least 6% for labor unions at small and medium-sized enterprises in order to correct disparities.
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National Police Agency: Right to claim compensation on behalf of victims ignored; statute of limitations expires for approximately 1 billion yen
2024-10-18 17:35:00
An investigation by the Board of Audit has revealed that after the National Police Agency paid legal benefits to crime victims, it neglected to exercise its right to claim damages against perpetrators on their behalf, and that nearly 1 billion yen had become time-barred. Of this amount, more than 100 million yen is believed to have been claimed by perpetrators who had a certain amount of assets.
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More than 60% of freelancers "are not adequately negotiated about compensation" - Japan Fair Trade Commission investigation
2024-10-18 17:02:00
The results of a survey conducted by the Fair Trade Commission and others ahead of the enforcement of a law on the 1st of next month to protect freelance workers, who are not affiliated with a company and are considered vulnerable to disadvantages, were published, revealing that over 60% of freelancers responded that they were not given sufficient discussions about their remuneration. The Fair Trade Commission plans to conduct an intensive survey of industries with many problematic cases within this fiscal year.
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Mr. Tomonaga of the Japanese Red Cross Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Hospital to give speech at Nobel Peace Prize forum
2024-10-18 16:55:00
It has been learned that Masao Tomonaga, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and honorary director of the Japanese Red Cross Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Hospital, has been invited to give a speech at a forum to be held in conjunction with this year's Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony. In an interview with NHK, Tomonaga said, "I want to show the inhumanity of nuclear weapons."
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Police from Tokyo and three prefectures set up joint investigation headquarters for series of cases involving illegal part-time job perpetrators
2024-10-18 16:31:00
On the 18th, the Metropolitan Police Department and the police headquarters of the three prefectures of Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa set up a joint investigation headquarters to investigate a series of cases involving illegal part-time workers in the Tokyo metropolitan area. At least 14 cases that occurred in the metropolitan area are suspected to be related, and they have decided to identify the leader and other people involved in the investigation to fully uncover the group.
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Four years after road collapse in Chofu, Tokyo, no end in sight for ground repair work
2024-10-18 16:29:00
On the 18th, it has been four years since a road collapse was discovered in a residential area of Chofu City, Tokyo. The cause of the collapse is said to be underground tunnel construction, and East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., which is carrying out the construction, is proceeding with ground repair work around the site, but there is still no prospect of completion.
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Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors' group: "Join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and encourage nuclear-weapon states to join"
2024-10-18 16:24:00
Following the selection of the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo) as this year's Nobel Peace Prize recipient, representatives of seven atomic bomb survivors' organizations in Hiroshima Prefecture held a press conference and issued a statement saying, "If Japan does not join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and play a role in guiding nuclear-weapon states, it will be a disappointment."
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Nuclear Regulation Authority to finalize plan to lift stay-in-home orders in the event of nuclear accident
2024-10-18 16:19:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which caused a series of building collapses and isolation of settlements over a wide area, including around the nuclear power plant, a review team of the Nuclear Regulation Authority has drawn up the idea that the indoor evacuation order, which involves remaining at home to reduce radiation exposure in the event of a nuclear accident, could be lifted if it is confirmed that there are almost no radioactive materials in the air.
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"One-day Joint Administrative Consultation Center" for government agencies and experts to be held in Shinjuku, Tokyo
2024-10-18 16:06:00
A "One-Day Joint Administrative Counseling Center" was held in Shinjuku, Tokyo, where government agencies and experts provided one-stop consultation on issues that affect everyday life.
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JR Chuo Line Rapid Service resumes Tokyo-Takao
2024-10-18 16:06:00
JR Chuo Line rapid trains had been suspended on both lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station in Hachioji, Tokyo, due to the fatal accident, but service had resumed by 4 p.m.
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Three houses burned in Osaka, one dead; parents and children in house believed to be the source of the fire unable to contact each other
2024-10-18 16:04:00
On the morning of the 18th, a fire broke out in three houses in Daito City, Osaka, and one man was found dead in the remains of the house believed to be the source of the fire. The parents and their children, in their 80s and 50s, who live in the house, have not been able to be contacted, and the police are currently investigating.
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Professional shogi player loses game for showing nose under mask, appeal rejected
2024-10-18 16:03:00
In a lawsuit filed by a professional shogi player against the Japan Shogi Association, the Tokyo District Court dismissed the player's lawsuit, stating that "it cannot be said that the punishment was illegal." The court ruled that the punishment "cannot be said to be illegal."
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Ichikawa woman abduction suspect also involved in Yokohama robbery and murder, fingerprints match
2024-10-18 15:42:00
In a robbery-murder case in which a 75-year-old man living in a house in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, was killed on the 16th, it was revealed through interviews with investigators that fingerprints found at the scene matched those of a 26-year-old suspect who was arrested on the night of the 17th in connection with the case in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. Police are investigating the possibility that the suspect may also have been involved in the robbery-murder case in Yokohama.
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A series of robberies. What is the series of incidents perpetrated by illegal part-timers? [Details]
2024-10-18 15:38:00
Since August this year, at least 12 cases of robberies and other crimes targeting homes and stores have occurred in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama prefectures, and police are currently investigating whether they are related.
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JR Chuo Line Rapid Service partially suspended between Tokyo and Takao
2024-10-18 15:08:00
JR Chuo Line rapid trains are currently suspended on both lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station in Hachioji, Tokyo, due to a fatal accident. Service is expected to resume around 3:30 p.m.
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A 53-year-old company employee was arrested on suspicion of soliciting prostitution from a high school girl waiting for customers in Kabukicho.
2024-10-18 14:34:00
A 53-year-old company employee was arrested on suspicion of child prostitution for allegedly giving cash to a high school girl who was waiting for customers on the streets of Kabukicho in Shinjuku and engaging in obscene acts. The high school girl reportedly said, "I earned 700,000 yen from prostitution and used it to support an underground male idol."
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to compile proposals to add questions to workplace health checks on women's health issues
2024-10-18 14:33:00
To ensure that women can continue to work with peace of mind, a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare study group has compiled a proposal that new questions should be added to workplace health checkups to ask about any health issues specific to women, such as dysmenorrhea.
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Nuclear Regulation Authority to finalize plan to lift indoor evacuation in case of nuclear accident
2024-10-18 14:11:00
Regarding indoor evacuation, where people would stay at home to limit radiation exposure in the event of a nuclear accident, a review team at the Nuclear Regulation Authority has concluded that the evacuation order could be lifted if it is confirmed that there are almost no radioactive materials in the atmosphere.
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Nobel Peace Prize winner, Japan A-bomb Victims Association: "We want to carry on the legacy together with the younger generation"
2024-10-18 14:08:00
It has been one week since the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo) was awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. In an interview with NHK, Seiko Wada, deputy secretary-general of Nihon Hidankyo, expressed her desire to use the award as a turning point to promote the passing on of the reality of the atomic bombings to younger generations.
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Kyushu and Chugoku regions experience unseasonably hot temperatures of over 30 degrees, so be careful to manage your health
2024-10-18 13:58:00
On the 18th, the weather will be sunny and temperatures will rise mainly in Western Japan, with some areas in Kyushu and Chugoku exceeding 30 degrees, reaching temperatures as hot as late August. Rain is getting heavier in some areas of the Kanto region and Kii Peninsula, so please be careful of flooding in low-lying areas, lightning strikes, and gusts of wind.
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Three houses burned in Osaka, one dead; parents and children in house believed to be the source of the fire unable to contact each other
2024-10-18 13:56:00
On the morning of the 18th, a fire broke out in three houses in Daito City, Osaka, and one body was found in the ruins. After the fire, the police were unable to contact the parents and children in their 80s and 50s who lived in the house believed to be the source of the fire, and are currently investigating.
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Ichikawa woman abduction suspect also involved in Yokohama robbery and murder, fingerprints match
2024-10-18 13:54:00
In a robbery-murder case in which a 75-year-old man living in a house in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, was killed on the 16th, it was revealed through interviews with investigators that fingerprints found at the scene matched those of a 26-year-old suspect who was arrested on the night of the 17th in connection with the case in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. Police are investigating the possibility that the suspect may also have been involved in the robbery-murder case in Yokohama.
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Construction of new temporary housing begins in Wajima, hit by heavy rains in Ishikawa
2024-10-18 13:35:00
Following the heavy rain disaster in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture last month, construction work on new temporary housing began in Wajima City on the 18th.
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Osaka Daito: Fire burns down three houses; three residents uncontactable
2024-10-18 13:08:00
On the morning of the 18th, a fire broke out in three houses in Daito City, Osaka, and according to the police and fire department, they have been unable to contact three people believed to be residents. Police and others are currently investigating their safety.
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"Luffy" wide-area robbery case: Defendant admits to charges in Komae, Tokyo
2024-10-18 12:48:00
The first hearing of a 23-year-old defendant accused of robbery resulting in death and other offences for his involvement in a series of widespread robberies perpetrated by a mastermind calling himself "Luffy" and others, including one in January last year in which a 90-year-old woman died at a house in Komae City, Tokyo, was held at the Tachikawa branch of the Tokyo District Court, and the defendant admitted to the charges.
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Ichikawa woman abduction suspect also involved in Yokohama robbery and murder, fingerprints match
2024-10-18 12:38:00
In a robbery-murder case in which a 75-year-old man living in a house in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, was killed on the 16th, it was revealed through interviews with investigators that fingerprints found at the scene matched those of a 26-year-old suspect who was arrested on the night of the 17th in connection with the case in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. Police are investigating the possibility that the suspect may also have been involved in the robbery-murder case in Yokohama.
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Kyushu region experiences unseasonably hot temperatures of over 30 degrees Celsius; be careful to manage your health
2024-10-18 12:33:00
On the 18th, the weather will be sunny and temperatures will rise mainly in western Japan, with some parts of Kyushu reaching over 30 degrees from the morning, as hot as early September. Please be careful to manage your health and also be careful of lightning, gusts of wind, and sudden heavy rain.
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Electrical equipment company employees arrested for stealing copper cables from construction site in Tokyo
2024-10-18 12:12:00
Two employees of an electrical equipment company were arrested this month for stealing 145 meters of copper cable from a construction site near JR Tokyo Station. Since last month, there have been a series of thefts of copper cable from the same site, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether there is a connection between the thefts.
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Four members of a Thai "copper wire theft" group arrested in Tokyo - total damages exceed 100 million yen
2024-10-18 12:06:00
Four suspects, including the leader of a Thai theft group, were arrested for stealing approximately 840 meters of copper cable from a solar power generation facility in Hinode Town, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, which has involved more than 60 thefts in one metropolitan area and seven prefectures, with the total damage estimated to exceed 100 million yen.
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Chiba Ichikawa: Second man turns himself in in case of woman abduction from house, one on the run
2024-10-18 11:30:00
A man believed to be involved in the case on the 17th in which a house in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture was broken into and a female resident who was present was abducted, turned himself in to a police station in Kanagawa Prefecture in the early hours of the 18th. Police are currently investigating the case in detail as it is suspected that a group of three men broke into the house, assaulted the woman, stole her money and other items, and then abducted her.
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Chiba Ichikawa: Second man turns himself in in case of woman abduction from house, one on the run
2024-10-18 10:44:00
It has been newly learned from an investigation that a man believed to have been involved in the case in which a house in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, was ransacked on the 17th and a female resident who was present was abducted, turned himself in to a police station in Kanagawa Prefecture in the early hours of the 18th. The police are going to question him in detail and investigate his involvement in the incident.
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Chiba Ichikawa: Second man turns himself in after house break-in and woman abducted
2024-10-18 08:48:00
It has been newly learned from an investigation that a person believed to have been involved in the case on the 17th in which a house in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture was ransacked and a female resident who was present was abducted, turned himself in to a police station in Kanagawa Prefecture on the morning of the 18th. The police will be questioning the person who turned himself in to investigate his involvement in the case in detail. A 26-year-old male suspect, one of the three men believed to have been involved in the case, was arrested on the night of the 17th on suspicion of confining a female resident.
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Yokohama Aoba Ward man murder case: Approximately 200,000 yen missing; investigation into illegal part-time work
2024-10-18 05:29:00
On the 16th, a 75-year-old man was found murdered with his hands and feet tied in a house in Aoba Ward, Yokohama City. Upon closer inspection of the scene, police discovered that approximately 200,000 yen in cash was missing. Police are investigating whether the case is related to a series of robbery-murder cases in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which have been perpetrated by illegal part-time workers.
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First catch of common octopus in Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi, two weeks earlier than usual
2024-10-18 05:02:00
The local specialty, common octopus, was landed in Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture for the first time this year.
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Man arrested for confinement after rescue of missing woman from ransacked house in Ichikawa, Chiba
2024-10-18 03:07:00
On the 17th, a 50-year-old woman who had been missing since the incident in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, where someone broke into a house and stole cash and other items, was found in Saitama Prefecture on the night of the 17th, and the police arrested a 26-year-old suspect who was with her on the spot on suspicion of confinement. The woman had bruises all over her body, but was apparently able to respond to questions.
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The person in charge of the illegal part-time job case "Natsume Soseki" and others was the same account
2024-10-18 02:54:00
In a series of cases involving illegal part-time jobs that have been occurring one after another in the Tokyo metropolitan area, it has become clear from interviews with investigators that the leader used the same account name on a communication app in multiple cases, such as "Natsume Soseki" and "Akanishi." The Metropolitan Police Department and the police of one metropolis and three prefectures, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Chiba, will set up a joint investigation headquarters on the 18th to identify the leader and clarify the whole picture.
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