2024-11-22 21:18:00
As the number of working elderly people increases, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced a policy that requires companies to make efforts to improve the workplace environment and manage work tasks with consideration for declining physical functions, etc.
2024-11-22 21:16:00
Three years ago, the Niigata District Court sentenced a defendant charged with murdering his wife and young daughter at their home in Niigata City to life imprisonment, as requested by the prosecution, stating that "the crime was premeditated and the criminal responsibility is extremely serious."
2024-11-22 21:10:00
With safety improvements and labor shortages becoming issues, JR East has unveiled a new maintenance vehicle for its Shinkansen that can detect abnormalities in track facilities using cameras and lasers. The company aims to operate the new vehicle together with another vehicle introduced last year for more efficient inspections.
2024-11-22 21:07:00
Ahead of the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony to be held in Oslo, Norway next month, atomic bomb survivors heading to Hiroshima conducted a signature campaign calling for the Japanese government to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
2024-11-22 20:42:00
A lawsuit brought by the family of a woman in her 70s who died after taking medicine dispensed by Sugi Pharmacy was settled with Sugi Pharmacy admitting its mistake and paying the family approximately 42 million yen.
2024-11-22 20:41:00
On the 22nd, a report on the literature survey, which was conducted for the first time in the country in the Hokkaido towns of Suttsu and Kamieunai in preparation for the selection of a final disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste," was submitted to the towns and villages, as well as to Hokkaido Governor Suzuki. The report states that both municipalities can proceed to the next stage of a "preliminary investigation," and the focus going forward will be on whether the mayors of the towns and villages and the Hokkaido Governor will give their consent.
2024-11-22 20:40:00
Three municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture have announced that 15 people who died after the Noto Peninsula earthquake have been newly recognized as having "disaster-related deaths." This brings the total number of disaster-related deaths from the Noto Peninsula earthquake to 235, surpassing the 222 deaths from the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake.
2024-11-22 20:38:00
On the 22nd, gas containing ammonia leaked from a pipe at a chemical plant in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and two people who inhaled it were examined at a hospital, but neither was injured. The police and others are investigating the cause.
2024-11-22 20:11:00
It has been learned through interviews with assembly members that a member of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly who serves as the chairman of the 100-article committee in the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election has filed a criminal complaint with the police, alleging that a candidate posted false information on social media that defamed him. Meanwhile, the party that was sued has indicated that they intend to file a civil lawsuit against the assembly member who filed the complaint.
2024-11-22 20:01:00
On the 22nd, the support group for Hyogo Prefectural Governor candidate Inamura Kazumi filed a complaint with the Hyogo Prefectural Police on suspicion of fraudulent obstruction of business following the freezing of her social media accounts during the election period, alleging that an unspecified number of individuals made false reports to the social media administrators.
2024-11-22 19:16:00
COP29 is a United Nations conference to discuss climate change measures. Ministerial-level meetings began this week, with the scheduled final day on the 22nd, but discussions have stalled over the biggest focus point, "financial assistance to developing countries." What is happening on the ground where interests are intertwined and negotiations are extremely difficult? This time, we followed a Japanese "negotiator" who has been working behind the scenes to find out the intentions of each country. (Social Affairs Reporter Okazaki Yo)
2024-11-22 18:40:00
In the case of Iwao Hakamada's retrial, it took about 30 years for the evidence that the prosecution used as the basis for his acquittal to be disclosed. In the midst of this, a council of experts set up by the Ministry of Justice was held, but the prosecution expressed cautious opinions regarding the institutionalization of evidence disclosure in retrials.
2024-11-22 18:34:00
On the 22nd, a report on the literature survey, which was conducted for the first time in the country in the Hokkaido towns of Suttsu and Kamieunai in preparation for the selection of a final disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste," was submitted to the towns and villages, as well as to Hokkaido Governor Suzuki. The report states that both municipalities can proceed to the next stage of a "preliminary investigation," and the focus going forward will be on whether the mayors of the towns and villages and the Hokkaido Governor will give their consent.
2024-11-22 18:25:00
Early on the morning of the 22nd, a minibus carrying 12 people fell into a river on the side of the road in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, leaving 5 people seriously injured, including with bone fractures, and 7 people slightly injured. The accident occurred on a gentle curve, and the police believe that the bus was unable to make the turn, and are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident.
2024-11-22 18:17:00
A former police officer from Ichihara Police Station in Chiba Prefecture who was charged with fraud and other crimes for stealing and fraudulently using credit cards from elderly people's homes has been given a suspended sentence by the Chiba District Court, which called the crime a "heinous crime that betrays the trust of the citizens."
2024-11-22 18:10:00
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, one of the megabanks, announced that a manager working at a branch opened a safe deposit box at the branch without permission and stole valuables worth over 1 billion yen. The number of victims is said to be about 60 people, and the bank is working quickly to provide compensation.
2024-11-22 18:10:00
On the 22nd, a report on the literature survey, which was conducted for the first time in the country in the Hokkaido towns of Suttsu and Kamieunai in preparation for the selection of a final disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste," was submitted to the towns and villages, as well as to Hokkaido Governor Suzuki. The report states that both municipalities can proceed to the next stage of a "preliminary investigation," and the focus going forward will be on whether the mayors of the towns and villages and the Hokkaido Governor will give their consent.
2024-11-22 17:58:00
This month, a man was found dead on a reef in Kaizuka City, Osaka, with both ankles bound with tape. Police investigations confirmed that the deceased was a 26-year-old man living in Osaka City. He had been missing since late last month, and police believe he was killed by someone and are investigating the case as a case of murder and abandonment of a body.
2024-11-22 17:05:00
It has been learned that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is making adjustments to require companies to publicly announce the percentage of female managers in order to encourage the active promotion of female managers. The target companies are considering companies with 101 or more employees, and are planning to compile a report by the end of the year based on discussions in a council made up of labor and management.
2024-11-22 16:56:00
A woman living in the Tokai region who listed an item on the major flea market app "Mercari" received a complaint from a buyer and returned the item, but was sent a completely different item and was deceived, and filed a police report. There have been many complaints on social media that the operating company's support for such troubles is insufficient, and "Mercari" is considering reviewing and strengthening its support.
2024-11-22 16:52:00
The US Navy's Yokosuka Base in Kanagawa Prefecture has been replaced by the same type of aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington, since the 22nd. This aircraft carrier was also deployed in 2008, making this the second time it has been deployed there.
2024-11-22 16:30:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced the amount of electricity generated in Japan last fiscal year, showing that the proportion of nuclear power generation increased by 2.9 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 8.5%.
2024-11-22 16:16:00
November 22nd is "Good Couple Day." A private survey has revealed that about 70% of people who went on honeymoons within a year of getting married went domestically, and the company that conducted the survey analyzed that domestic honeymoons are becoming the norm due to the weak yen.
2024-11-22 15:46:00
In preparation for a possible earthquake directly beneath the capital, the governors of one prefecture and three prefectures in the greater Tokyo area have called on the national government to provide financial and other support for local government efforts to utilize digital technology in disaster prevention measures.
2024-11-22 15:28:00
At around 5:30 a.m. on the 22nd, a minibus carrying 12 people fell into a river flowing about 3 meters below the side of the road in Tado Town, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture.
2024-11-22 15:00:00
Three municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture have announced that 15 people who died after the Noto Peninsula earthquake have been newly recognized as having "disaster-related deaths." This brings the total number of disaster-related deaths from the Noto Peninsula earthquake to 235, surpassing the 222 deaths from the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake.
2024-11-22 14:58:00
According to the police and fire department, gas containing ammonia leaked from the UBE Ube Chemical Plant in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, just after noon on the 22nd, and two people who were exposed to it were taken to the hospital and are receiving treatment. None of them are in any danger of dying. Work to stop the gas leak has been completed, and the police are currently investigating the details of the situation.
2024-11-22 14:40:00
In September of this year, a 40-year-old suspect was arrested for receiving and carrying a wristwatch that was stolen from a pawn shop in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where a robbery and assault case occurred in which the perpetrator of an illegal part-time job broke into the store. The suspect, who is believed to be the "recoverer," is said to have stated during questioning that "I wanted money, so I applied on social media."
2024-11-22 14:18:00
Three municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture have announced that 15 people who died after the Noto Peninsula earthquake have been newly recognized as having "disaster-related deaths." This brings the disaster-related death toll from the Noto Peninsula earthquake to 235, surpassing the 222 deaths from the Kumamoto earthquake in 2016. This is believed to be the highest number of disaster-related deaths since the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. The total number of deaths from the Noto Peninsula earthquake is now 462, with "disaster-related deaths" exceeding the 227 "direct deaths."
2024-11-22 14:12:00
The US Navy's Yokosuka Base in Kanagawa Prefecture has been replaced by the same type of aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington, since the 22nd. This aircraft carrier was also deployed in 2008, making this the second time it has been deployed there.
2024-11-22 13:25:00
By the 22nd, the Supreme Court decided to dismiss the appeal of a Hiroshima prefectural assembly member who was charged with violating the Public Offices Election Act for allegedly receiving cash in connection with the large-scale bribery case surrounding the House of Councillors election five years ago perpetrated by former Minister of Justice Kawai Katsuyuki. This means that the guilt of all 12 local assembly members and former assembly members who were formally tried in connection with the series of cases has been confirmed.
2024-11-22 13:22:00
Approximately 320 million yen will be allocated from this year's budget reserve fund to cover the costs of the series of ceremonies and events surrounding the funeral of Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, who passed away on the 15th of this month.
2024-11-22 12:49:00
On the 22nd, a report on the literature survey, which was conducted for the first time in the country in the town of Suttsu, Hokkaido, in preparation for the selection of a final disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste" generated by nuclear power generation, was submitted to the town. The report concluded that it was possible to proceed to the next stage of the survey, and it was to be submitted to the Hokkaido government and Kamieunai village, where a simultaneous survey was conducted, in the afternoon. The focus going forward will be on how the Hokkaido government and local municipalities will decide whether to proceed to the next stage of the "outline survey."
2024-11-22 12:48:00
The US Navy's Yokosuka Base in Kanagawa Prefecture has been replaced by the same type of aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington, since the 22nd. This aircraft carrier was also deployed in 2008, making this the second time it has been deployed there.
2024-11-22 12:46:00
According to the police, at around 5:30 a.m. on the 22nd, a minibus traveling on a prefectural road in Tado Town, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, fell into a river on the side of the road.
2024-11-22 12:03:00
In a case in which a couple was arrested for killing three relatives, including their 4-year-old daughter and her father, by forcing them to ingest harmful chemicals, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has rearrested the couple on suspicion of similarly killing the mother, a woman in her 60s, who died six years ago.
2024-11-22 10:51:00
In a case in which a couple was arrested for killing three relatives, including their 4-year-old daughter and her father, by forcing them to ingest harmful chemicals, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has rearrested the couple on suspicion of similarly killing the mother, a woman in her 60s, who died six years ago.
2024-11-22 10:18:00
November 22nd is "Good Couple Day." A private survey has revealed that about 70% of people who went on honeymoons within a year of getting married went domestically, and the company that conducted the survey analyzed that domestic honeymoons are becoming the norm due to the weak yen.
2024-11-22 08:02:00
Due to a fatality incident, JR Chuo and Sobu local trains had suspended service on both lines between Mitaka Station in Mitaka City, Tokyo and Chiba Station, but resumed service at 7:53 a.m.
2024-11-22 07:03:00
This month is "Karoshi (death from overwork) Prevention Awareness Month." The number of corporate managers and others who were recognized as having suffered mental disorders due to work-related injuries was 52 last year, the highest number ever. Experts point out that "while we need to promote work style reform for our subordinates, the amount of work required has not decreased, and pressure is building."
2024-11-22 06:51:00
JR Chuo and Sobu local trains have suspended service on both lines between Mitaka Station in Mitaka City, Tokyo and Chiba Station due to a fatal accident that occurred between Kinshicho Station and Ryogoku Station in Tokyo's Sumida Ward at around 6:13 a.m.
2024-11-22 06:02:00
Following the issue of a judge seconded to the Financial Services Agency being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission on suspicion of insider trading, it has been revealed that the Supreme Court has issued a document to judges nationwide warning them about stock trading.
2024-11-22 05:21:00
A research team including the RIKEN Institute has announced that they have developed a new plastic that decomposes and returns to its raw materials when immersed in salt water, a technology that they say will contribute to reducing the burden on the environment.
2024-11-22 05:04:00
Following the accident in which a child died during a "postpartum care program" that provides physical and mental care to mothers shortly after giving birth, the Agency for Children and Families has announced that it will strengthen its measures to improve safety, including reviewing its guidelines and asking local governments, which are responsible for implementing the program, to create manuals that clearly state specific measures to prevent accidents.
2024-11-22 01:05:00
As the abolition of local railway and bus routes becomes an issue all over the country, a new nationwide organization will be launched to bring together the public and private sectors in order to eliminate "transportation gaps" where it is difficult to secure transportation.
2024-11-22 01:01:00
As COP29, the United Nations conference to discuss climate change measures being held in Azerbaijan, enters its final stages, a new draft outcome document was presented on the 21st regarding funding to support climate change measures in developing countries, a central focus of the conference. However, two contrasting proposals were presented regarding the amount of funding and the method of contribution, one favoring developed countries and the other favoring developing countries, and the focus is on whether countries can reach a compromise in future negotiations.
