Social News(2024/11/28)
Susukino fire: Verbal warning from police over breakup dispute with female employee?
2024-11-28 22:17:00
On the 26th, a 41-year-old man who was left unconscious and in critical condition after a fire broke out at a girls' bar in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo, had been verbally warned by the police, who responded to the case as a case of domestic violence, not to meet with the female bar staff after an argument earlier this month over breaking up with the woman who sustained the burns. The police are currently investigating the details of the incident, as the man is suspected of setting fire to the bar.
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Robot arm under development for removing debris from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant breaks
2024-11-28 21:28:00
Regarding the first test removal of nuclear fuel debris since the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in November, Tokyo Electric Power Company revealed that a broken cable was found in the robot arm being developed for use in the second and subsequent attempts. In light of this situation, the company said it is considering using the same device for the second and subsequent attempts.
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Haneda Airport unveils new warning system one year after crash
2024-11-28 21:20:00
Ahead of the first anniversary of the January collision between two aircraft, a new warning system for air traffic controllers, the function of which was added after the accident to prevent recurrence, has been unveiled at Haneda Airport.
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Japan Fair Trade Commission warns furniture giant Itoki over non-payment of overtime wages to logistics company
2024-11-28 20:49:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has warned the major office furniture manufacturer Itoki that it may be violating the Antimonopoly Act by failing to pay overtime wages to logistics companies it has outsourced to deliver products. The company will make retroactive payments and work to prevent recurrence.
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8-year prison sentence for fatal accident at 194 km/h for "dangerous driving" Oita District Court
2024-11-28 20:48:00
In a trial three years ago in which a fatal accident caused by driving a car at 194 kilometers per hour on a prefectural road in Oita City was contested, the Oita District Court found the charge of dangerous driving resulting in death to be valid, stating that "the slightest error in steering or braking posed a risk of the car veering off course," and sentenced the defendant, who was 19 years old at the time, to eight years in prison.
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Hanzomon Line operation resumes between Suitengumae and Oshiage
2024-11-28 20:37:00
Due to a fatal accident at Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station, services on Tokyo Metro's Hanzomon Line were suspended on both lines between Suitengumae Station and Oshiage Station, but resumed at 7:32 pm.
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Extremely unstable atmosphere mainly on the Sea of Japan coast, Niigata Prefecture landslide warning information issued
2024-11-28 20:24:00
Due to the influence of low pressure systems, atmospheric conditions have become extremely unstable, especially on the Japan Sea coast from western to northern Japan, and there are areas in Niigata Prefecture where the risk of landslides is increasing. The unstable atmospheric conditions are expected to continue through the 30th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other violent gusts of wind, sudden heavy rain, and hail.
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Osaka High Court quashes first-instance ruling against man who assaulted 2-year-old daughter to death
2024-11-28 20:01:00
Seven years ago, in 2017, in Osaka City, a father was charged with assault resulting in death and other crimes for assaulting his then two-year-old daughter on the head, causing her death. In the second instance, the Osaka High Court overturned the first-instance verdict of 12 years in prison, stating that "no circumstances could be found indicating that the father had committed abuse," and acquitted the defendant.
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Mandatory introduction of My Number health insurance cards not illegal, lawsuit filed by doctors dismissed
2024-11-28 19:59:00
The Tokyo District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by doctors claiming that medical institutions are not obligated to introduce a new system in response to the suspension of new issuance of health insurance cards from next month 2nd and the switch to "My Number Health Insurance Cards" as the general rule.
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First study meeting aimed at raising awareness of "improving your health from a young age before pregnancy"
2024-11-28 19:41:00
We want both men and women to be aware of their life plans, such as future pregnancy and childbirth, from a young age and to focus on their own health. The Agency for Children and Families held its first study group of experts to promote awareness of "preconception care," which refers to health management before pregnancy.
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Susukino fire: Verbal warning from police over breakup dispute with female employee?
2024-11-28 19:22:00
On the 26th, a 41-year-old man who was left unconscious and in critical condition after a fire broke out at a girls' bar in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo, had been verbally warned by police not to meet with the female employee who sustained the burns after an argument earlier this month over a breakup. The man is suspected of setting fire to the bar, and police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Former Ishin Party candidate referred to prosecutors for allegedly paying female announcers more than the upper limit
2024-11-28 19:12:00
It has been learned from investigators that Kaori Sato (50), the Japan Restoration Party candidate who ran but lost in last month's House of Representatives election in Kanagawa Prefecture's 3rd district, has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act for allegedly paying so-called "campaign girls" compensation in excess of the legal limit.
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Aeon Card opens victim hotline, card usage suspended due to continued fraud
2024-11-28 19:10:00
AEON Financial Services has opened a new AEON Card victim consultation hotline to urge caution, as there have been a series of cases of people whose credit card information has been stolen and who have reported the suspension of their cards, only for them to continue being used fraudulently.
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Osaka Prefectural Police: More than 20 police officers under the age of 20 drinking alcohol, verbally warning and instructing them
2024-11-28 19:08:00
It has been discovered that over 20 police officers under the age of 20 belonging to the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters were drinking alcohol at a restaurant on a day off during their police academy training period. The police have given verbal warnings and guidance to about 50 people, including the officers who were present, from their superiors.
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Local fishermen donate snow crab to provide one crab for each student at Suzu elementary school in Ishikawa prefecture
2024-11-28 19:07:00
At an elementary school in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, each child was given a serving of snow crab for lunch, donated by local fishermen affected by the earthquake.
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Former "Takiyama Hospital" where patient assault incident occurred opens part of hospital interior to explain improvement efforts
2024-11-28 19:02:00
The former Takiyama Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where the assault on an inpatient occurred, opened part of its interior to members of the press and explained the progress of its efforts to improve the situation.
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Number of children falls due to earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture's Wajima district; elementary school reorganization plan to reduce number of schools from 9 to 3
2024-11-28 18:48:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the number of children continues to decline due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a city committee examining school placement has submitted a proposal to the city to reorganize the current nine elementary schools into three. Based on the contents of the report, Wajima City plans to present a specific reorganization policy within this fiscal year.
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8-year prison sentence for fatal accident at 194 km/h for "dangerous driving" Oita District Court
2024-11-28 18:47:00
In a trial three years ago in which a fatal accident caused by driving a car at 194 kilometers per hour on a prefectural road in Oita City was contested, the Oita District Court found the charge of dangerous driving resulting in death to be valid, stating that "the slightest error in steering or braking posed a risk of the car veering off course," and sentenced the defendant, who was 19 years old at the time, to eight years in prison.
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Fire at Senator Kuniko Inoguchi's home: Two people killed collapse near the kitchen
2024-11-28 18:44:00
On the night of the 27th, the apartment of Liberal Democratic Party Senator Kuniko Inoguchi in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, caught fire, killing two people, and it was learned from an investigation that both were found collapsed near the kitchen. The Metropolitan Police Department will continue to investigate the scene on the 29th to determine the cause of the fire.
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Health insurance card to be removed from "identification documents" with the transition to My Number health insurance card
2024-11-28 18:43:00
Starting from the 2nd of next month, the government will stop issuing new health insurance cards and move to a system based on the "My Number Health Insurance Card" which will be integrated with the My Number card. As a result, the government has decided to institute transitional measures that will allow the current health insurance card to be used for identity verification when opening a bank account, etc. for up to one year, and then remove it from the list of "identification documents" defined by law.
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Two council members in Chosei Village, Chiba Prefecture, face harassment charges after their names are made public
2024-11-28 18:41:00
In the village assembly of Chosei Village, Chiba Prefecture, two assembly members were punished by having their real names made public under an ordinance for harassing another assembly member by yelling at him and making fun of his appearance. The ordinance was enacted last year in response to the harassment of a village employee by a former chairman, and the two who were punished were involved in the review of a bill.
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Former House of Representatives member accused of lending his name to another person pleads innocent at first hearing
2024-11-28 18:38:00
The first hearing of lawyer Tomohiro Konno, a former member of the House of Representatives who is accused of lending his name to a group that was soliciting money to recover losses from a fraud case, was held. The lawyer claimed innocence, stating that he "never allowed anyone to use his name."
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Hanzomon Line service suspended between Suitengumae Station and Oshiage Station
2024-11-28 18:29:00
Due to a fatal accident at Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station, Tokyo Metro's Hanzomon Line has suspended services on both up and down lines between Suitengumae Station and Oshiage Station since around 5:55 pm.
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"Apple disease" cases surge in Tokyo and other areas, pregnant women at risk of miscarriage
2024-11-28 18:22:00
The number of patients with "apple disease" has been increasing rapidly in various regions this month. In Tokyo, the number of patients exceeded the warning level for two consecutive weeks. What are the symptoms and risks, and what measures can we take? We interviewed doctors and experts.
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8-year prison sentence for fatal accident at 194 km/h for "dangerous driving" Oita District Court
2024-11-28 18:10:00
In a trial three years ago in which a fatal accident caused by driving a car at 194 kilometers per hour on a prefectural road in Oita City was contested, the Oita District Court found the charge of dangerous driving resulting in death to be valid, stating that "the slightest error in steering or braking posed a risk of the car veering off course," and sentenced the defendant, who was 19 years old at the time, to eight years in prison.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4 hits Noto region of Ishikawa prefecture, no risk of tsunami
2024-11-28 18:05:00
At around 5:31 pm on the 28th, an earthquake measuring magnitude 4 was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
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Proposal to use insurance premiums as part of funding to tackle uneven distribution of doctors faces opposition
2024-11-28 18:03:00
In order to address the issue of uneven distribution of doctors in urban areas and a shortage in rural areas, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare presented a proposal to the council to use medical insurance premiums as part of the necessary financial resources. However, there were a series of objections, and the council decided to continue considering the proposal.
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Rengo decides to seek wage increases of at least 5% across the board, including major companies, in next year's spring labor offensive
2024-11-28 17:58:00
The Japan Federation of Labor Organizations has officially decided to demand a wage increase of at least 5% in next year's spring labor offensive, including regular salary increases, for all unions, including large companies, while labor unions at small and medium-sized companies will demand a wage increase of at least 6% in order to close the gap with large companies.
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Body found at landslide site in Wajima, Ishikawa identified as missing man from Noto earthquake
2024-11-28 17:54:00
A man found dead on the 25th of this month at the site of a landslide in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, was identified as a 56-year-old local man who had gone missing since the earthquake. The death toll from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, including disaster-related deaths, is now 463, and two people are still missing.
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A bear that entered a warehouse in Yokote, Akita was captured in a box trap
2024-11-28 17:50:00
A bear that had broken into a warehouse in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture on the 27th was found in a box trap set in front of the warehouse, and the city and others removed it from the scene on the morning of the 28th, just one full day later.
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Fire at Senator Kuniko Inoguchi's house: Did the fire break out while her husband and eldest daughter were at home?
2024-11-28 17:47:00
In a fire that killed two people at the apartment of Liberal Democratic Party Senator Kuniko Inoguchi in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, it was learned from an investigator that the fire is believed to have started when the lawmaker's husband and eldest daughter were at home. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the cause of the fire, and is investigating the cause of the fire, as the two had returned home from an outing in the evening.
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Suspect re-arrested for allegedly blackmailing former Olympus president and CEO and transferring illegal drugs
2024-11-28 17:44:00
A suspect who was arrested for transferring illegal drugs to Stefan Kaufmann, the former president and CEO of precision equipment manufacturer Olympus, who resigned due to a drug problem, has been rearrested for extorting cash from the former president under the pretext of hush money etc. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, the total amount extorted is approximately 9 million yen.
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8-year prison sentence for fatal accident at 194 km/h for "dangerous driving" Oita District Court
2024-11-28 17:05:00
In a trial three years ago in which a fatal accident caused by driving a car at 194 kilometers per hour on a prefectural road in Oita City was contested, the Oita District Court found the crime of dangerous driving resulting in death to be legitimate, stating that "there was a risk of the car veering off course due to steering or braking errors," and sentenced the defendant, who was 19 years old at the time, to eight years in prison.
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Answering questions about the My Number Health Insurance Card, which will be implemented on December 2nd
2024-11-28 17:03:00
On December 2nd, the current health insurance card will be replaced by a system based on the My Number Health Insurance Card. One of the benefits cited by the government as being the sharing of medical information, such as medicines prescribed by hospitals. However, there are also doubts in the field about its effectiveness. As the deadline set by the government approaches, we have compiled the contents of interviews with experts from each position.
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TEPCO plans to put nuclear fuel into reactor No. 6 of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant next June
2024-11-28 16:39:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has officially announced its intention to put nuclear fuel into the reactor of Unit 6 of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture in June of next year, following the previous Unit 7. This is the first time that the specific process for restarting Unit 6 has been made clear.
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8-year prison sentence for fatal accident at 194 km/h, dangerous driving resulting in death found to be ok
2024-11-28 16:08:00
In a trial three years ago in which a fatal accident caused by driving a car at 194 kilometers per hour on a prefectural road in Oita City was contested, the Oita District Court found the crime of dangerous driving resulting in death to be legitimate, stating that "there was a risk of the car veering off course due to steering or braking errors," and sentenced the defendant, who was 19 years old at the time, to eight years in prison.
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8-year prison sentence for fatal accident at 194 km/h, dangerous driving resulting in death found to be ok
2024-11-28 15:18:00
In a trial of a defendant who was 19 years old at the time and 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 three years ago, the Oita District Court rejected the defense's argument that the charge of negligent driving should be applied, and instead found the defendant guilty of dangerous driving resulting in death, sentencing him to eight years in prison.
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Heavy machinery cannot pass through roads in Ishikawa Prefecture, making snow removal difficult; more than 40 snowstorms reported in Wajima City
2024-11-28 14:50:00
With the snowy season approaching, it has been discovered that roads in Ishikawa Prefecture that were damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rains have over 40 locations in Wajima City where heavy machinery cannot pass, making snow removal difficult. Local governments are rushing to restore roads, but there is a risk that this could affect the lives of residents, so they are considering how to respond.
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Kawasaki apartment fire: 2 dead, 1 of whom is an 83-year-old woman in the same room
2024-11-28 14:19:00
On the night of the 27th, a fire broke out in a room on the 13th floor of a 14-story apartment building in Kawasaki City, killing two people, one of whom was confirmed to be an 83-year-old woman living in the room. Police believe the remaining victim to be her husband in his 80s and are continuing to identify him and are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Hyogo: Suspect remains silent during investigation after arrest in murder of girl 17 years ago
2024-11-28 14:17:00
In the case of the knife murder of a second-grade girl in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture 17 years ago, the arrested 45-year-old suspect admitted to his involvement in voluntary questioning before his arrest, saying "I found the girl near the scene on the day of the murder," but has remained silent during questioning since his arrest. The suspect previously confessed to a similar case but then denied it, and the credibility of his confession at the investigation stage became an issue in court, so the police are proceeding with a careful investigation of this case as well.
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Rengo decides to seek wage increases of at least 5% across the board, including major companies, in next year's spring labor offensive
2024-11-28 14:14:00
The Japan Federation of Labor Organizations has officially decided to demand a wage increase of at least 5% in next year's spring labor offensive, including regular salary increases, for all unions, including large companies, while labor unions at small and medium-sized companies will demand a wage increase of at least 6% in order to close the gap with large companies.
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A 14-year-old junior high school student was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of threatening the family of a victim of the Ikebukuro runaway accident.
2024-11-28 12:58:00
A 14-year-old junior high school student was referred to prosecutors for allegedly sending emails to the city hall and other organizations, including one mentioning Takuya Matsunaga, who lost his wife and daughter in a car accident in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and saying things like "Shall I kill you?", thus disrupting their work. When questioned by the Metropolitan Police Department, he reportedly said, "I thought that if I threatened him, he would tell me where to go for advice on my problems."
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Five people arrested for confining international student in "illegal part-time job" dispute
2024-11-28 12:56:00
Five Chinese company executives were arrested for forcibly taking a Chinese international student into a car on a street in Tokyo and confining him. The international student is believed to have been caught up in financial trouble after applying for a "illegal part-time job," and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Body in Wajima, Ishikawa identified as man in his 50s missing after Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-11-28 12:42:00
Interviews with relevant parties have revealed that a man whose body was found on the 25th of this month at the site of a landslide in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, has been identified as a man in his 50s who went missing after the earthquake.
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Fire at Senator Kuniko Inoguchi's house: Did the fire break out while her husband and eldest daughter were at home?
2024-11-28 12:30:00
In a fire that killed two people at the apartment of Liberal Democratic Party Senator Kuniko Inoguchi in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, it was learned from an investigator that the fire is believed to have started when the lawmaker's husband and eldest daughter were at home. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the cause of the fire, and is investigating the cause of the fire, as the two had returned home from an outing in the evening.
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Fire at Senator Kuniko Inoguchi's house: Did the fire break out while her husband and eldest daughter were at home?
2024-11-28 11:55:00
In a fire that killed two people at the apartment of Liberal Democratic Party Senator Kuniko Inoguchi in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, it is believed that the fire broke out when the lawmaker's husband and eldest daughter were at home, according to an interview with an investigator. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the cause of the fire, and is investigating the cause of the fire, as the two had returned home from an outing in the evening.
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer accident off the coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture: "Navigation without checking nautical charts" - Japan Transport Safety Commission
2024-11-28 10:34:00
In a January last year incident in which a Maritime Self-Defense Force escort ship became unable to navigate under its own power in the Seto Inland Sea off the coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture, the National Transport Safety Board compiled a report stating that the captain and the officer in charge of the navigation did not check the nautical charts and navigated without being aware of the existence of rocks in shallow waters, causing the ship to run aground.
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Report on JR Tokaido Line train and utility pole collision: "Utility pole tilted and collided"
2024-11-28 10:16:00
Regarding the accident in August 2023 in which a JR Tokaido Line train traveling in Kanagawa Prefecture collided with a utility pole beside the tracks, the National Transport Safety Board compiled a report stating that rainwater entered through a crack in the utility pole, causing the steel bars inside to corrode and break, causing the pole to tilt and collide.
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Female suspect arrested in Yokohama for allegedly stabbing and attempting to kill man
2024-11-28 10:03:00
A 65-year-old woman was arrested on the predawn of the 28th for allegedly stabbing and attempting to kill a man believed to be her boyfriend with a knife at her home in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama. The man later died, and police are investigating the details of the incident. During questioning, she reportedly stated that she "did not intend to kill him."
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Hyogo Kakogawa: Murder of a girl 17 years ago: Thin, single-edged knife used?
2024-11-28 06:04:00
In a case where a 45-year-old suspect was arrested for stabbing and killing a second-grade girl in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, 17 years ago in 2007, it was revealed through interviews with the police that the weapon used was believed to be a thin, single-edged knife, based on the state of the girl's wounds. The suspect has remained silent during questioning since his arrest, and the police are conducting a careful investigation.
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Oita: Fatal accident at 194 km/h: Judgement today on charges of dangerous driving resulting in death
2024-11-28 05:55:00
On the 28th, the Oita District Court will hand down a sentence to a defendant who was 19 years old at the time and is 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 in 2021. The defense is arguing that the lesser charge of negligent driving resulting in death should be applied, and attention is focused on how the court will rule on this accident, which was more than three times the legal speed limit.
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Two people killed in Kawasaki apartment fire - 80-year-old couple living in the room where the fire started
2024-11-28 05:40:00
On the night of the 27th, a fire broke out in a room on the 13th floor of a 14-story apartment building in Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki City, and the room was completely burned down. Two people were rescued but were confirmed dead. The couple in their 80s who lived in the room where the fire started have been unable to be contacted, and police are working to identify them and investigate the cause of the fire.
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TEPCO decides to put nuclear fuel into reactor No. 6 of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant
2024-11-28 05:19:00
Regarding the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, where Tokyo Electric Power Company is aiming to restart, it has been learned through interviews with related parties that the company has decided to put nuclear fuel into the reactor of Unit 6 in June 2025, following the lead of Unit 7. The decision was made based on the progress of safety measure construction work, and this is the first time that the specific process for restarting Unit 6 has been made clear.
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Susukino building fire: Police consulted over relationship; did they set fire to store?
2024-11-28 04:39:00
On the 26th, a man in his 40s who was left unconscious and in critical condition in a fire that broke out at a girls' bar in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo, and a female employee in her 20s who sustained burns, had been in a relationship dispute since November and had consulted the police, according to an interview with an investigator. Police are investigating the possibility that the man set fire to the bar.
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Indonesian suspect arrested for stabbing elderly woman, suspected of attempted murder
2024-11-28 04:29:00
In a case in which a man broke into a house in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture in November and injured an elderly couple by stabbing them, police have arrested a 24-year-old Indonesian suspect on suspicion of attempted murder for stabbing the wife. During questioning, he has reportedly denied having any intention to kill.
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Bunkyo Ward apartment fire at the home of Kuniko Inoguchi, two dead; husband and eldest daughter
2024-11-28 04:13:00
On the night of the 27th, a fire broke out in an apartment in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, killing two people. The fire is believed to have started in the apartment of Liberal Democratic Party Senator Kuniko Inoguchi. Since Inoguchi's husband and eldest daughter have not been able to be contacted since the fire, the Metropolitan Police Department believes that two people died and is working to confirm the cause.
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