2024-11-15 22:42:00
Following the death of Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, aides to the Imperial Family have released an announcement about the condition and feelings of the Emperor and Empress and their eldest daughter, Princess Aiko. Here is the full statement:
2024-11-15 21:52:00
The prosecution sought a 12-year prison sentence for the defendant, who was 19 years old at the time, who was charged with dangerous driving resulting in death for causing a fatal accident three years ago while driving a car at 194 kilometers per hour on a prefectural road in Oita City. On the other hand, the defense argued that the lesser charge of negligent driving resulting in death should be applied to this accident.
2024-11-15 21:33:00
Following the death of Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, aides to the Imperial Family have released an announcement about the condition and feelings of the Emperor and Empress and their eldest daughter, Princess Aiko. Here is the full statement:
2024-11-15 21:28:00
In Chiba Prefecture, the system that the prefecture uses to collect and distribute disaster information was temporarily unavailable from the afternoon of the 15th due to a system failure, but was restored about five and a half hours later, just before 9:00 p.m.
2024-11-15 21:18:00
Since the evening of the 15th, the disaster information systems of Ehime and Oita prefectures have been experiencing problems, making it impossible to view disaster prevention websites or automatically distribute evacuation information. There is a possibility that a server failure is occurring in the internet systems used by each prefecture, and each prefecture is urging people to obtain information from disaster prevention administrative radio stations, etc.
2024-11-15 21:13:00
On November 1st, a 47-year-old former employee was arrested for murdering a female employee and stealing her cash at a hotel in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture. It was revealed through interviews with investigators that he was in charge of front desk duties as a colleague of the woman. Police are investigating further, believing that he knew where the money was kept and the number of staff working there.
2024-11-15 20:57:00
The "Engel Coefficient," which indicates the proportion of food costs in household consumption expenditures, has risen to a high level, suggesting that rising food prices are putting pressure on households. The impact is felt in many places... Children's cafeterias are in some cases being forced to limit the number of reservations that users can make. We interviewed the site, which is being forced to take action.
2024-11-15 20:12:00
An 82-year-old man, one of the so-called "remaining Japanese," who was left behind in the Philippines after the Pacific War and was stateless, has been granted Japanese citizenship.
2024-11-15 19:45:00
Princess Mikasa Yuriko passed away on the morning of the 15th. She was 101 years old, the oldest member of the Imperial family. From the 16th, a condolence book for the general public will be set up at the Mikasa Palace in Minato Ward, Tokyo. For the time being, condolence books will be accepted every day from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
2024-11-15 19:38:00
At the trial of a 28-year-old ex-wife who is accused of murder and other crimes for allegedly giving stimulant drugs to a wealthy company president from Wakayama Prefecture who was known as "Don Juan of Kishu," and killing him, the defendant was questioned.When asked about the purchase of stimulants, which she explained was "at the president's request," she said, "I didn't refuse because I wasn't going to use them myself. I just thought it would be nice to get money."
2024-11-15 19:34:00
The company that runs the licensed daycare center in Sapporo held a press conference on the 15th to explain that at the time, they were serving chopped fried food like grilled meat as baby food. According to the people involved, the cause of death was choking on meat.
2024-11-15 19:13:00
The series of ceremonies and events following the death of Princess Yuriko of Mikasa will be conducted based on precedents set for funerals of the imperial family, and the general funeral "Renso no Gi" (burial ceremony) will be held on the 26th of this month at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.
2024-11-15 19:08:00
Tohoku Electric Power Co. resumed power generation on the 15th at Unit 2 of the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant in Miyagi Prefecture, which restarted operations more than 13 years after being shut down due to the Great East Japan Earthquake in October.
2024-11-15 19:05:00
Following the death of Princess Yuriko Mikasa, aides to the former Emperor and Empress have released an update on the couple's condition and feelings. Here is the full statement:
2024-11-15 18:47:00
Regarding the curriculum guidelines, which set out the educational goals and content for elementary, junior high, and high schools, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Abe has expressed his intention to consult with the Central Council for Education this winter on considering the next revision.
2024-11-15 18:45:00
Regarding the recent spate of leaks of customer information by employees seconded to agencies at life insurance companies, the Life Insurance Association of Japan revealed that as of the end of October, a total of more than 420,000 cases of information leaks had been confirmed at 18 companies, and called on each company to take measures to prevent recurrence.
2024-11-15 18:42:00
Princess Mikasa Yuriko passed away on the morning of the 15th. She was 101 years old, the oldest member of the Imperial family. From the 16th, a condolence book for the general public will be set up at the Mikasa Palace in Minato Ward, Tokyo. For the time being, condolence books will be accepted every day from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
2024-11-15 18:34:00
Regarding the large-scale power outage that occurred across a wide area of Shikoku on the 9th of this month, Kingo Hayashi, chairman of the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan, which is made up of major electric power companies, said at a regular press conference on the 15th, "We would like to apologize for the great inconvenience caused to many customers," and expressed the industry's intention to work together to prevent a recurrence.
2024-11-15 18:21:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare held a discussion at its council on the wage requirement for employees' pension insurance, which would eliminate the so-called "1.06 million yen barrier" if it were abolished. Although there were many opinions in favor of abolishing it, there were also opinions calling for careful consideration of the timing of its abolition, and it was decided to continue the discussion.
2024-11-15 18:19:00
Lawson, a major convenience store chain, has announced that it will recall approximately 20,000 chicken-based prepared foods sold in its stores due to insufficient heating.
2024-11-15 18:10:00
A hearing-impaired couple from Nagoya City had been suing the government for compensation for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law. On the 15th, the government apologized and paid compensation to the couple, resulting in a settlement. This brings to an end the series of lawsuits filed around the country.
2024-11-15 18:07:00
At a meeting of experts on the 15th, the Government Tax Commission discussed income tax on retirement benefits, with a number of calls being made for a review of the system that reduces taxation for those who work for the same company for a long time.
2024-11-15 17:55:00
November 15th marks 47 years since Megumi Yokota, a first-year junior high school student, was abducted by North Korea. Megumi's classmates and others attended a music rally at her elementary school alma mater in Niigata City, praying for her speedy return to Japan.
2024-11-15 17:54:00
The series of ceremonies and events following the death of Princess Yuriko of Mikasa will be conducted based on precedents set for funerals of the imperial family, and the "reburial ceremony," which is equivalent to a general funeral, will be held on the 26th of this month at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.
2024-11-15 17:52:00
The Japan Confederation of A-bomb Sufferers Organizations, which was selected as this year's Nobel Peace Prize recipient, launched a crowdfunding campaign on November 15th to raise funds to attend the award ceremony to be held in Oslo, Norway in December, and is calling for support.
2024-11-15 17:47:00
The "Engel Coefficient," which indicates the proportion of food costs in household consumption expenditures, has risen to a high level, suggesting that rising food prices are putting pressure on households. The impact is felt in many places... Children's cafeterias are in some cases being forced to limit the number of reservations that users can make. We interviewed the site, which is being forced to take action.
2024-11-15 17:36:00
On the 15th, it will be 47 years since Megumi Yokota, a first-year junior high school student, was abducted by North Korea. Her 88-year-old mother, Sakie Yokota, told NHK in an interview, "I'm getting more and more angry that this day has come again and again for decades and we can't help her. I just want to help her as soon as possible," and called for the government to take action to rescue her as soon as possible.
2024-11-15 17:36:00
The Ministry of Defense has decided to officially introduce the large unmanned aircraft that it has been testing, in order to replace manned patrol aircraft in carrying out surveillance and other missions. It plans to procure 23 of the aircraft.
2024-11-15 17:15:00
On the 15th, it will be 47 years since Megumi Yokota, a first-year junior high school student, was abducted by North Korea. Her 88-year-old mother, Sakie Yokota, told NHK in an interview, "I'm getting more and more angry that this day has come again and again for decades and we can't help her. I just want to help her as soon as possible," and called for the government to take action to rescue her as soon as possible.
2024-11-15 17:14:00
On the 15th, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office indicted a couple who were re-arrested on suspicion of murdering two other relatives, including their 4-year-old daughter, as well as killing a 73-year-old father by forcing him to ingest harmful chemicals. The couple was also charged with murder of the father.
2024-11-15 17:12:00
As of the 10th of this month, the number of influenza patients reported nationwide was 1.06 per medical institution, exceeding the "1" mark, which is considered the indicator for the start of a nationwide influenza epidemic, for two consecutive weeks.
2024-11-15 16:56:00
At an online auction run by the National Tax Agency, which sells property seized from tax delinquents, a Ferrari, an Italian luxury sports car, was sold for over 170 million yen, the highest price ever paid.
2024-11-15 16:51:00
An employee of a Yokohama-based renovation company was arrested for lying to a woman in Akiruno City, Tokyo, that the roof of her house was rotten, and trying to defraud her of the cost of renovation work. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether there were any connections to the case, as there were multiple reports of suspicious renovation workers visiting homes in the surrounding area at the same time.
2024-11-15 16:49:00
Regarding the decline in tax revenues for local governments in Tokyo due to hometown tax donations, Tokyo Governor Koike pointed out that "this is distorting the principle of local taxes, namely benefits and burdens, and has become a form of government mail order," and reiterated her intention to call for a fundamental review by the national government.
2024-11-15 16:39:00
In October, police arrested a 42-year-old father for assaulting and killing his one-month-old daughter at an apartment in Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka. He is said to be denying the charges.
2024-11-15 16:32:00
November 15th is Shichigosan. Some of you may have already visited a shrine or are planning to visit one soon. In fact, these days, Shichigosan isn't just for children to grow up. There are also more people praying for the growth of their beloved pets, and the number of places where this can be done is on the rise. Behind this lies a major social issue facing Japan. What exactly is it? First of all, what is Shichigosan for pets? We also interviewed people about some points to be aware of! (Good Morning Japan Directors Watanabe Daichi, Tani Keina, Ochiai Yosuke)
2024-11-15 16:25:00
As the transition to the "My Number Health Insurance Card" approaches on December 2nd, voices of confusion are being raised at elderly care facilities. The reason behind this is the unique operation of these facilities, in which they "hold" the health insurance cards of their users.
2024-11-15 16:24:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has referred a 43-year-old company president from Tokyo to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Act for manufacturing an illegal drug called "cathinone" for the purpose of selling it. "Cathinone" is a drug with a stimulant effect similar to stimulants, and the president has reportedly stated that "I intended to sell it to foreigners."
2024-11-15 16:22:00
Regarding the treatment of the additional salary of teachers, the Ministry of Finance has proposed a gradual increase in accordance with the work style reform, and in response, a group of teachers has submitted an emergency statement to the government. They are calling for a one-time increase and an improvement in the number of teachers, arguing that making it a condition of the reform alone will lead to the collapse of education.
2024-11-15 16:20:00
The Engel coefficient, which indicates the proportion of food expenses in household consumption expenditures, has risen to a high level.
2024-11-15 16:13:00
At Kimimachizaka Prefectural Natural Park, located in the mountains of Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, the trees in the park are turning red and orange, marking the peak of autumn foliage.
2024-11-15 16:02:00
As of October, 72.9% of university students who are scheduled to graduate next spring had received employment offers, down 1.9 percentage points from the same period last year. This is the first time in four years that the employment offer rate as of October has fallen below the previous year's figure, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has analyzed that "in a seller's market, some students may be unsure of where to work."
2024-11-15 16:01:00
In Tokyo's Katsushika ward, over 860,000 yen in cash, including national health insurance premiums that are believed to have been paid, and related documents have gone missing. The ward believes that someone may have stolen them, and is continuing its investigation in consultation with the police.
2024-11-15 15:48:00
In the case of over 3,800 items of evidence, including handguns and stimulants, being left behind at seven police stations in Shiga Prefecture, the police initially said that none of the items were related to serious crimes, but later corrected their statement to say that the items included evidence from serious crimes, including murder cases. The police said, "We deeply apologize for this misleading announcement."
2024-11-15 15:46:00
Regarding strengthening disaster prevention measures, Minister Sakai expressed his intention to provide the necessary support to local governments so that in the event of a future disaster and evacuation shelters are set up, they will be able to meet international standards that set out guidelines for hygiene, living conditions, and other aspects within 48 hours of the disaster.
2024-11-15 15:22:00
Princess Mikasa Yuriko passed away on the morning of the 15th. She was 101 years old, the oldest member of the Imperial family. From the 16th, a condolence book for the general public will be set up at the Mikasa Palace in Minato Ward, Tokyo. For the time being, condolence books will be accepted every day from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
2024-11-15 15:01:00
The head of a law firm that handles debt collection, etc., was arrested by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Division for allegedly concealing the firm's income by recording fictitious consulting fees for the operation of a call center, and evading approximately 27 million yen in corporate tax. According to sources, the lawyer denied the charges during voluntary questioning before his arrest.
2024-11-15 14:52:00
A 40-year-old British man was arrested on suspicion of stealing 13 million yen in cash that had been prepared by a business partner under the guise of a gold transaction, by swapping it for a notepad during the business meeting. He has reportedly denied the charges during questioning.
2024-11-15 14:40:00
An investigative committee has compiled a report into the accident two years ago when a tourist bus overturned on a road descending the Shizuoka side of Mount Fuji, killing and injuring 29 people. The report pointed out that the driver repeatedly used the foot brake, thinking that this would result in less shaking and a more comfortable ride for passengers, but that this caused the brakes to fail, leading to the accident.
2024-11-15 14:27:00
Princess Yuriko of Mikasa passed away on the morning of the 15th. She was 101 years old, the oldest member of the Imperial family.
2024-11-15 14:18:00
Do you have an oshi (favorite idol)? As oshikatsu, the practice of passionately supporting a person or character, becomes more and more popular, it is said that one in three people now has an oshi (favorite idol). In response, one railway company has launched a campaign in collaboration with artists and characters to turn travel time into an entertainment space. A Buddhist altar sales company is selling altars for worshiping oshi (favorite idols), and there is a growing movement to incorporate oshikatsu into business. We followed the front lines of the oshikatsu business. (Good Morning Japan Director Ariga Nao / Good Morning Japan Reporter Asada Haruna)
2024-11-15 14:07:00
Three years ago, a defendant who was 19 years old at the time was charged with dangerous driving resulting in death for causing a fatal accident while driving a car at 194 kilometers per hour on a prefectural road in Oita City. At the trial of this defendant, the sister of the deceased man made a statement, pleading, "I sincerely hope that the ruling takes into account the feelings of the bereaved family."
2024-11-15 14:00:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Eto said that outbreaks of avian influenza at poultry farms across the country are increasing at a pace comparable to last year's, up from the highest level recorded two years ago, and has indicated his intention to call on all prefectures across the country as early as next week to thoroughly implement hygiene management.
2024-11-15 13:13:00
Princess Yuriko of Mikasa passed away on the morning of the 15th. She was 101 years old, the oldest member of the Imperial family.
2024-11-15 12:53:00
As the transition to the My Number health insurance card approaches, elderly care facilities and other facilities are facing a problem. They are being forced to consider what to do with the health insurance cards that they have been keeping for their residents after the transition to the My Number health insurance card. We looked into it.
2024-11-15 12:50:00
A 60-year-old former employee who was the section manager in charge of accounting at an electronic parts sales company in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, was arrested for embezzling 3.5 million yen in cash from the company's account. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, estimating that the total amount embezzled by the former employee is about 10 million yen.
2024-11-15 12:47:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 32-year-old manager for operating an adult entertainment establishment in an apartment in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and for illegally employing Chinese women who were not permitted to work under their visa status. The police are investigating the case, believing that the establishment made approximately 580 million yen in sales over a year by employing the women illegally.
2024-11-15 11:58:00
Princess Yuriko of Mikasa passed away on the morning of the 15th. She was 101 years old, the oldest member of the Imperial family.
2024-11-15 10:41:00
Princess Yuriko of Mikasa passed away on the morning of the 15th. She was 101 years old, the oldest member of the Imperial family.
2024-11-15 10:18:00
Princess Yuriko of Mikasa passed away on the morning of the 15th. She was 101 years old, the oldest member of the Imperial family.
2024-11-15 10:08:00
Rain has been getting stronger locally in Okinawa Prefecture, and Higashimura issued a flood warning after heavy rain, and at 9:10 a.m. on the 15th, the village issued evacuation information for the elderly and others throughout the village. The information is at level 3 out of five heavy rain warning levels, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
2024-11-15 09:56:00
Late on the night of the 14th, a light vehicle fell into the sea at a port in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, killing two men and women on board. The police are investigating the details.
2024-11-15 07:46:00
According to a source at the Imperial Household Agency, Princess Yuriko of Mikasa has passed away. She was 101 years old, the oldest member of the Imperial family.
2024-11-15 06:09:00
As a series of robberies perpetrated by illegal part-time workers occur in the Tokyo metropolitan area, Ichikawa City in Chiba Prefecture has decided to install 100 new security cameras in residential areas and other areas of the city.
2024-11-15 06:05:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has begun considering raising the upper limit of the "High-cost Medical Care Expenses System," which limits the out-of-pocket expenses of patients with high medical expenses to a certain amount. The aim is to reduce the insurance premium burden on the working generation as medical expenses increase nationwide.
2024-11-15 05:29:00
A new observation network has been established off the coast of Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures, which had previously been considered a "blank area" within the expected epicenter of a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough, and the Japan Meteorological Agency will begin using the data from the network on the 21st of this month. If a tsunami occurs near the observation points, it will be possible to detect it up to 20 minutes earlier.
2024-11-15 05:22:00
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the enforcement of the Act on Prevention of Death from Overwork. One of the work styles that has become widespread in the past decade is remote work, but there have been cases of people who committed suicide due to overwork while working from home, which have been recognized as work-related accidents, and their families are appealing that people do not suffer alone when they are unwell.
2024-11-15 05:08:00
It has been 47 years since Megumi Yokota, a first-year junior high school student, was abducted by North Korea. Her mother, Sakie, is now 88 years old and there is little time left to reunite with her, so she is calling for the government to take action to rescue her as soon as possible.
2024-11-15 00:14:00
On the afternoon of the 14th, a US military helicopter landed in a grassy area near Cape Hedo in Kunigami Village, the northernmost point of Okinawa Island. No one was injured, and the crew said that "a warning light came on during the flight."
