2024-10-30 23:55:00
Sumitomo Pharma, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Osaka, has announced that it will submit an application for government approval for the development of iPS cell-derived nerve cells for use in treating Parkinson's disease, an intractable neurological disorder, after fiscal 2025.
2024-10-30 22:25:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where roads were cut off in the heavy rain disaster in September, drones were used to transport apples to support orchards that were having difficulty shipping apples.
2024-10-30 22:22:00
Before the full-scale pickling process of Hiroshima cabbage, a winter delicacy of Hiroshima, begins, a first pickling ceremony was held in Hiroshima City to pray for the creation of delicious pickles.
2024-10-30 22:17:00
An autumn garden party was held, and over 1,400 guests, including medalists from the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, spent a pleasant time with the Emperor and Empress and other members of the Imperial Family.
2024-10-30 22:03:00
A former pharmaceutical company employee who was charged with killing his wife by forcing her to ingest methanol and who claims innocence has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by the Tokyo District Court, which ruled that "the only possible explanation is that the former employee forced her to ingest methanol."
2024-10-30 21:54:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, a fire broke out at a house in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, and three people, including two children, were found dead. Another adult who was taken to the hospital unconscious was later confirmed dead, and the police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-10-30 21:42:00
In a lawsuit filed by same-sex couples on family register against the government, the Tokyo High Court ruled that the legal provisions that do not recognize same-sex marriages are "discriminatory" and unconstitutional. However, it dismissed the lawsuit seeking compensation from the government. This is the second ruling in a similar lawsuit filed across the country, and both have been found to be unconstitutional.
2024-10-30 21:24:00
The second trial of a defendant who was sentenced to death in the first trial for the murder of five people, including his father and grandmother, in Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, six years ago in 2018, has begun at the Miyazaki branch of the Fukuoka High Court. The defendant's criminal responsibility to judge what was right and wrong at the time was again at issue in the trial, and witness testimony was conducted from two doctors who conducted a psychiatric evaluation of the defendant.
2024-10-30 20:53:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced its intention to issue a business improvement order to JR Freight under the Railway Business Act in response to a series of irregularities, including the falsification of data, in maintenance work on railway vehicle axles.
2024-10-30 20:50:00
Six people, including the former president of a solar power generation company in Yamagata Prefecture, were arrested on suspicion of violating the Deposit Law for signing contracts with customers in the Kansai region under the so-called "owner business method," which is prohibited in principle, under the pretext of advertising "a solar power plant you can buy with your smartphone." The company was declared bankrupt by the court last year, and police are investigating the possibility that it may have illegally collected approximately 1.2 billion yen to date.
2024-10-30 20:50:00
A female keirin racer has filed a lawsuit in the Kobe District Court against the male racer, the Japan Keirin Association, and others, claiming that she was "forced into a sexual relationship by a senior male racer, which caused her to fall ill and forced her to miss races," seeking a total of more than 20 million yen in damages.
2024-10-30 20:17:00
The large and very strong Typhoon No. 21 is expected to rapidly develop from the 29th and hit Taiwan directly on the 31st. In the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, please be on high alert for high waves, and heavy rain is possible in western Japan from Friday, November 1st to Saturday, so please pay close attention to the latest information.
2024-10-30 20:08:00
In a case where a 20-year-old male university student was assaulted and killed in a park in Ebetsu, Hokkaido in October, it was learned from a police interview that the female university student who was arrested and believed to be his girlfriend made a statement to the effect that "there was trouble in our relationship." The police are investigating the case in detail, including by speaking to acquaintances of the university student.
2024-10-30 19:56:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, two salmon fishing boats capsized on Lake Notoro in Abashiri, Hokkaido, and 10 crew members fell into the water. Two of them were left behind for a time, but were later rescued.
2024-10-30 19:32:00
In Taiwan, rain and winds are intensifying as Typhoon No. 21 approaches, and meteorological authorities are urging people to be on guard against strong winds, high waves, and heavy rain.
2024-10-30 19:15:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, a fire broke out at a house in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, and three people were found dead. Another adult who was taken to the hospital unconscious was later confirmed dead, and the police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-10-30 19:08:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that in the test removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, a device inserted inside the containment vessel was used to capture the debris. Removal of nuclear fuel debris is said to be the "biggest challenge in decommissioning the plant," and if removal is achieved in the upcoming work, it will be the first time since the nuclear accident.
2024-10-30 19:06:00
In connection with an incident this month in which a group of illegal part-time workers broke into a home in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, and stole a car and other items, it has been learned from investigators that the arrested 21-year-old suspect made a statement to the effect that he had "posted on social media, 'Just give me any kind of work,' and received a reply with work instructions."
2024-10-30 18:59:00
Two men believed to be working illegal part-time were arrested in August of this year for breaking into a pawn shop in Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture, with the intent of robbery. They have now been rearrested on suspicion of attempted robbery after they had previously tried to break into a store in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, with knives prepared.
2024-10-30 18:57:00
In a lawsuit filed by same-sex couples on family register against the government, the Tokyo High Court ruled that the legal provisions that do not recognize same-sex marriages are "discriminatory" and unconstitutional. However, it dismissed the lawsuit seeking compensation from the government. This is the second ruling in a similar lawsuit filed across the country, and both have been found to be unconstitutional.
2024-10-30 18:57:00
The law regarding bicycles will change from November 1st. Distracted riding (using a cell phone while riding a bicycle) and drunk riding while riding a bicycle will be subject to penalties, and the police will be working to publicize the law and crack down on serious violations.
2024-10-30 18:44:00
The Supreme Court has decided to hold oral arguments in December of this year regarding a man who was charged with hit-and-run for an accident in which a junior high school student was hit and killed by a car in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, nine years ago, and was found not guilty in the second trial. In order to hold oral arguments necessary to change the verdict, the decision of the second trial may be reviewed.
2024-10-30 18:13:00
In the early hours of the 30th, several men broke into a house in Mitaka City, Tokyo, and assaulted a male resident, but when the resident resisted, they fled without taking anything. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the whereabouts of the men who fled as a case of attempted robbery.
2024-10-30 18:06:00
A manager in his 40s working for an NHK-affiliated organization was given a warning and dismissed on the 30th for repeatedly purchasing personal items totaling more than 2 million yen using company expenses over the past seven years.
2024-10-30 17:58:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and other joint investigation headquarters have arrested a 55-year-old gang leader for allegedly smuggling marijuana from overseas by hiding it inside a boxing glove. Investigations are ongoing on the assumption that he led a group that repeatedly smuggles illegal drugs from Thailand and other countries.
2024-10-30 16:56:00
In the early hours of the 30th, several men broke into a house in Mitaka City, Tokyo, and assaulted a male resident, but when the resident resisted, they fled without taking anything. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the whereabouts of the men who fled as a case of attempted robbery.
2024-10-30 16:48:00
The total amount of income declared by domestic companies last fiscal year was about 98 trillion yen, an increase of 13.2 trillion yen from the previous fiscal year, setting a new record for the third consecutive year, according to a summary by the National Tax Agency. Experts say that the reasons for this include the continued depreciation of the yen and the ability to pass on wage increases to prices.
2024-10-30 16:47:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, a fire broke out at a house in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, and three people were confirmed dead. Another adult was taken to the hospital unconscious, and the police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-10-30 16:44:00
Six people, including the former president of a solar power generation company in Yamagata Prefecture, were arrested on suspicion of violating the Deposit Law for signing contracts with customers in the Kansai region under the so-called "owner business method," which is prohibited in principle, under the pretext of advertising "a solar power plant you can buy with your smartphone." The company was declared bankrupt by the court last year, and police are investigating the possibility that it may have illegally collected approximately 1.2 billion yen to date.
2024-10-30 16:41:00
In an effort to prevent large crowds from gathering on Halloween, Tokyo's Shibuya Ward decided to block the Hachiko statue, a symbol of Shibuya, from view, and on the morning of the 30th, it was sealed off by surrounding it with sheets.
2024-10-30 16:34:00
A group of high school students from Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, came up with a way to cook and can sea urchins that had been exterminated, and won the Best Gourmet Award in a contest that evaluated new ways to use seafood.
2024-10-30 16:21:00
In a lawsuit filed by same-sex couples on family register against the government, the Tokyo High Court ruled that the legal provisions that do not recognize same-sex marriages are "discriminatory" and unconstitutional. However, it dismissed the lawsuit seeking compensation from the government. This is the second ruling in a similar lawsuit filed across the country, and both have been found to be unconstitutional.
2024-10-30 15:57:00
A woman in her 20s is seeking compensation from a beauty salon company for burns she sustained during a beauty treatment using a technology called "HIFU," and the company has asked for the lawsuit to be dismissed. This is believed to be the first lawsuit to question the illegality of HIFU by someone without a medical license, and the upcoming hearings are attracting attention.
2024-10-30 15:54:00
According to the police, a fire broke out at a house in Ichijo, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, just before 2 p.m. on the 30th, and three people were confirmed dead. In addition, one other adult male was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state, and the police and others are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-10-30 15:38:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that in the test removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, a device inserted inside the containment vessel was used to capture the debris. Removal of nuclear fuel debris is said to be the "biggest challenge in decommissioning the plant," and if removal is achieved in the upcoming work, it will be the first time since the nuclear accident.
2024-10-30 15:22:00
In a lawsuit filed by same-sex couples on family register against the government, the Tokyo High Court ruled that the legal provisions that do not recognize same-sex marriages are "discriminatory" and unconstitutional. However, it dismissed the lawsuit seeking compensation from the government. This is the second ruling in a similar lawsuit filed across the country, and both have been found to be unconstitutional.
2024-10-30 15:15:00
On the night of the 29th, a fire broke out at a factory in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, owned by the major mushroom producer Hokuto, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing. According to the police, there are no injuries or people who have lost contact.
2024-10-30 14:55:00
An autumn garden party was held, and invited guests, including medalists from the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, enjoyed a harmonious time with the Emperor and Empress and other members of the Imperial Family.
2024-10-30 14:19:00
An international research team from the UK and other countries has compiled a report stating that climate change is having a serious impact on people's health, including a significant increase in the number of elderly people who die from extreme heat.
2024-10-30 13:58:00
On the 30th, Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that during the test removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, a device inserted inside the containment vessel was used to capture the nuclear fuel debris. Removal of the nuclear fuel debris is said to be the "biggest challenge in decommissioning the plant," and if removal is achieved in the upcoming work, it will be the first time since the nuclear accident.
2024-10-30 13:56:00
A 28-year-old firefighter from Nagasaki Prefecture was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for repeatedly using his girlfriend's credit card information to make deposits into his own prepaid card without her permission.
2024-10-30 12:54:00
In a lawsuit filed by same-sex couples on family register against the government, the Tokyo High Court ruled that the legal provisions that do not recognize same-sex marriages are "discriminatory" and unconstitutional. However, it dismissed the lawsuit seeking compensation from the government. This is the second ruling in a similar lawsuit filed across the country, and both have been found to be unconstitutional.
2024-10-30 12:50:00
Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in January next year, the Osaka Meteorological Observatory is publishing photos from the time of the disaster on its website to raise awareness of the extensive damage that occurred in Osaka as well.
2024-10-30 12:42:00
A taxi driver in Tokyo was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly giving a teenage female passenger sleeping pills, putting her in a coma, and stealing about 40,000 yen in cash. He is said to be denying the charges.
2024-10-30 12:21:00
In an effort to prevent large crowds from gathering on Halloween, Tokyo's Shibuya Ward decided to block the Hachiko statue, a symbol of Shibuya, from view, and on the morning of the 30th, it was sealed off by surrounding it with sheets.
2024-10-30 12:16:00
On the night of the 29th, a police officer warned a suspect who was brandishing a knife on the street in Kofu City with a gun, and then accidentally fired a live round when he tried to put it away. The police officer himself was injured in the left hand, and the Yamanashi Prefectural Police Headquarters commented, "We are currently investigating the details, but we will thoroughly investigate the cause and provide guidance to prevent recurrence."
2024-10-30 12:04:00
In connection with the case in which a 20-year-old male university student was assaulted and killed in a park in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido this month, police on the 30th arrested two part-time employees, aged 18 and 16, all of whom live in Sapporo, on suspicion of assault resulting in death, in addition to four female university students who were believed to be his girlfriend and who had already been arrested.
2024-10-30 12:03:00
On the night of the 29th, a fire broke out at a factory in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, owned by the major mushroom producer Hokuto, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing. According to the police, there are no injuries or people who have lost contact.
2024-10-30 12:02:00
In a lawsuit filed by same-sex couples on family register against the government, the Tokyo High Court ruled that the legal provisions that do not recognize same-sex marriages are "discriminatory" and unconstitutional. However, it dismissed the lawsuit seeking compensation from the government. This is the second ruling in a similar lawsuit filed across the country, and both have been found to be unconstitutional.
2024-10-30 11:40:00
A woman in her 20s is seeking compensation from a beauty salon company for burns she sustained during a beauty treatment using a technology called "HIFU," and the company has asked for the lawsuit to be dismissed. This is believed to be the first lawsuit to question the illegality of "HIFU" by someone without a medical license, and the upcoming hearings are attracting attention.
2024-10-30 11:06:00
In the case of the assault and death of a 20-year-old male university student this month in a park in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido, police on the 30th newly arrested an 18-year-old male suspect and a 16-year-old boy, all part-time employees in Sapporo, on suspicion of injury resulting in death, in addition to the four female university students believed to be his girlfriends who had been arrested so far. The victim and the female university student had arranged to meet up before the incident, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-10-30 10:52:00
In a lawsuit filed by same-sex couples on family register against the government, the Tokyo High Court ruled that the legal provisions that do not recognize same-sex marriages are unconstitutional. However, it dismissed the lawsuit seeking compensation from the government. This is the second ruling in a similar lawsuit filed across the country, and both have found the law unconstitutional.
2024-10-30 06:08:00
In a case where four people, including a female university student believed to be the girlfriend of a 20-year-old male university student, were arrested for assaulting and killing him in a park in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido this month, it was revealed through interviews with investigators that the female university student and the university student had arranged to meet up together before the incident. Police believe that other suspects joined them and are investigating the circumstances, as well as the possibility that there may be more people involved.
2024-10-30 06:01:00
In August of this year, two men who were arrested for breaking into a pawn shop in Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture with the intent of robbery, and who are believed to be working part-time in the illegal trade, were also arrested and are suspected of breaking into a store in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture with knives prepared just before that, according to an interview with an investigator. Police plan to re-arrest the two on suspicion of attempted robbery on the 30th.
2024-10-30 05:56:00
On the night of the 29th, Tohoku Electric Power Company started up the reactor of the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Miyagi Prefecture, restarting the plant after more than 13 and a half years since it was shut down due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Tohoku Electric Power Company and local governments will be required to thoroughly implement safety measures in preparation for unexpected disasters, and to establish a system for safely evacuating residents in the event of an accident.
2024-10-30 05:35:00
As a series of cases of avian influenza virus infection spreading to humans from dairy cows in the United States, a group including the University of Tokyo has announced the results of animal experiments suggesting that the virus has the potential to spread by droplets and has become more pathogenic after being transmitted from cows to humans.
2024-10-30 05:05:00
The Tokyo High Court will hand down its ruling on the 30th in a case over whether the legal provisions that do not recognize same-sex marriage violate the Constitution. This is the second ruling in a similar case filed around the country, following the Sapporo High Court's ruling that the law violates the Constitution, and the ruling will be closely watched.
2024-10-30 05:02:00
In a case where the former president of a Tokyo fund management company was arrested on suspicion of fraudulently paying more than 40 million yen in fictitious outsourcing fees to two companies and causing losses, records of a civil lawsuit have revealed that a subordinate of the former president at the time explained that "we created the outsourcing contract after the payment was made." The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division is also aware of these explanations and is expected to investigate the flow of funds.
2024-10-30 04:54:00
Major private railways in the Kansai region have introduced "touch payment" at many stations since the 29th, allowing passengers to pass through ticket gates by waving their credit cards.
