2024-12-05 23:19:00
A 53-year-old Nagoya city employee was arrested by police on suspicion of violating the Local Public Service Act after he asked a colleague to print out the resident registration information of a female acquaintance.
2024-12-05 20:22:00
On the evening of the 5th, a fire broke out in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City, burning down six houses. No one was injured or escaped in time, but a dry weather warning has been issued for Kanagawa Prefecture, and the Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be careful with fire.
2024-12-05 20:16:00
On the morning of the 5th, a 41-year-old man who lived in a house in Utsunomiya City was found dead, and police arrested a 39-year-old acquaintance, a self-proclaimed company employee, on suspicion of murder, alleging that he had killed the man by hitting him over the head with a bottle. The suspect has denied the allegations during questioning.
2024-12-05 20:11:00
In 2023, a Thai national was arrested at Narita Airport for attempting to smuggle approximately 12 kilograms of gold bullion, worth more than 100 million yen, into the country by hiding it in a vest without declaring it to customs.
2024-12-05 19:46:00
Following the retrial of the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago, in which Mr. Iwao Hakamada was found not guilty, Shizuoka Prefectural Police Chief Takayoshi Tsuda revealed at the prefectural assembly on the 5th that he is currently verifying the facts regarding the investigation at the time, in which the court pointed out that evidence had been fabricated, and indicated his intention to make the results public.
2024-12-05 19:44:00
On the evening of the 5th, a fire broke out in a house in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City, and spread to six surrounding buildings, including this one. So far, no one has been injured or escaped in time, and police are continuing to investigate further.
2024-12-05 19:26:00
Kyodo News announced that it had dismissed its editor-in-chief and news center director and taken disciplinary action against a total of six people in response to its mistaken report that Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ikuina visited Yasukuni Shrine in August 2022.
2024-12-05 19:15:00
The "Kinkanroren," a union made up of steel, shipbuilding, and other labor unions, has proposed a policy of demanding a monthly base pay increase of 15,000 yen for next year's spring wage offensive. This is the highest demand to date, and is aimed at correcting disparities between companies and securing and retaining human resources.
2024-12-05 19:14:00
Amid a string of robberies and other crimes linked to illegal part-time work in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the National Police Agency has found that by the end of last month, there had been 125 cases in which police had taken custody of people who had applied for illegal part-time work and sought their advice.
2024-12-05 19:11:00
On the 5th, the Kumamoto District Court announced its direction for future hearings regarding a petition for a retrial of a case in which a man who was said to be a leprosy patient was sentenced to death in an isolated "special court." The hearings are expected to be prolonged, as they will examine not only whether a retrial should be granted on the grounds that the trial procedures at the time violated the Constitution, but also the evidence that was used as the basis for the guilty verdict.
2024-12-05 18:58:00
On the evening of the 5th, a fire broke out in a house in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City, and spread to six surrounding buildings, including this one. So far, no one has been injured or escaped in time, and police are continuing to investigate further.
2024-12-05 18:58:00
A lawyer who was arrested and indicted for tax evasion by concealing the income of his law firm has been rearrested by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division for evading a total of approximately 64 million yen in corporate and consumption taxes by recording fictitious outsourcing fees at a temporary staffing company that he actually runs.
2024-12-05 18:54:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency is urging people to use lithium-ion batteries correctly, such as by avoiding subjecting them to strong shocks or pressure, as there has been an increase in accidents involving products catching fire.
2024-12-05 18:40:00
It has been learned that a group at a hospital in Kobe City, which is developing a treatment to transplant retinal cells made from iPS cells into patients with serious eye diseases, has decided to apply as early as next month for the treatment to be certified as "advanced medical care," which would allow public insurance to cover part of the medical costs. If approved, it would be the first case of treatment using iPS cells since the world's first clinical research was conducted 10 years ago, and the group says that iPS cells are entering the stage of being made available to many patients as a treatment.
2024-12-05 18:38:00
The infection of "erythema infectiosum," also known as "fifth disease," which causes cold-like symptoms and a rash on the cheeks, has spread, and all three prefectures in the Kanto region have reached the level of a warning. If pregnant women become infected, it can lead to miscarriage, so local governments are calling for thorough measures.
2024-12-05 18:36:00
The Fair Trade Commission has issued a recommendation to a major Tokyo manufacturer of antennas for mobile phone base stations and other equipment, demanding that the company pay storage costs, among other things, for violating the Subcontract Act by having 20 subcontractors store molds used in manufacturing free of charge.
2024-12-05 18:28:00
Regarding tax increases to secure defense funding, the government and ruling parties plan to decide when the tax increases will begin in line with next year's tax reform. They plan to continue their deliberations based on a proposal to increase corporate tax, income tax, and tobacco tax from fiscal 2026, the year after next, and will hold discussions with the Democratic Party for the People in the future.
2024-12-05 18:27:00
Plans for the redevelopment of the site of the Nakano Sun Plaza in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, are currently being reviewed due to rising construction costs. In order to ensure profitability, a proposal was presented at the ward assembly on the 5th to increase the proportion of residential areas in the newly constructed skyscraper.
2024-12-05 18:26:00
Regarding Japan's new flagship rocket, the Epsilon S, which is currently under development and exploded during a combustion test last month, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has stated that it is no longer possible to launch it within this fiscal year as scheduled.
2024-12-05 18:15:00
On the evening of the 5th, a fire broke out in a house in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City, and spread to at least eight surrounding buildings, including the house itself. Firefighters are continuing their firefighting efforts while checking whether anyone was unable to escape. A dry weather warning has been issued for Kanagawa Prefecture, and the Meteorological Agency is calling for caution when handling fire.
2024-12-05 18:07:00
In a robbery and assault case in which a group of four illegal part-timers broke into a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture in October this year, the suspect who was arrested and is believed to be the "fund manager" stated during questioning that "I was in debt for several million yen and was struggling to make ends meet, so I took on the role of account manager," according to an interview with an investigator. Police are investigating the possibility that he was receiving payment for managing the accounts.
2024-12-05 17:51:00
From December 3rd to 5th in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, an issue occurred whereby the My Number Health Insurance Card, which combines a My Number card and a health insurance card, was mistakenly displayed as having expired when used, and the city has stated that it "apologises for the great inconvenience caused."
2024-12-05 17:49:00
Rokunohe Town in Aomori Prefecture announced that, in the process of transitioning to a new "My Number Health Insurance Card" that combines the My Number Card and the health insurance card, there was a mistake in the system when some residents' medical expenses were registered. As it is not clear how many people have paid medical expenses at the incorrect rate, the town will take steps to refund the money as necessary.
2024-12-05 17:40:00
Two men in their 20s who were indicted in connection with a robbery and assault case committed by a group of illegal part-time workers at a house in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture in October this year have been rearrested for their involvement in a robbery and assault that took place the previous day in Shirai City, Chiba Prefecture.
2024-12-05 17:26:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's investigative committee has compiled recommendations to the government on measures against illegal part-time work. They call for the creation of rules that would allow investigators to use "fake" driver's licenses and other documents to apply for part-time work and investigate the actual situation of crimes.
2024-12-05 17:26:00
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has explained the progress of its investigation into the cause of the explosion that occurred during a combustion test of Japan's new flagship rocket, the Epsilon S, which is currently under development, at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on the 26th of last month.
2024-12-05 17:18:00
According to the Yokohama Fire Department, at around 4:20 pm on the 5th, a person in Yokohama's Hodogaya Ward reported to the fire department that a fire was breaking out on the first floor of a house. Currently, 26 fire engines and other vehicles are working to extinguish the fire. Firefighters and police are checking to see if anyone was unable to escape. The incident occurred in a residential area about 800 meters north of Nishiya Station on the Sotetsu Line.
2024-12-05 16:50:00
In the early hours of the 5th, a phenomenon believed to be a "fireball," a particularly bright shooting star, was observed in various locations, mainly in eastern Hokkaido.
2024-12-05 16:35:00
Restoration work has begun on the samurai residences of Kumamoto Castle, which were damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake and closed due to cracked walls, and the site has been opened to the public. The former Hosokawa Gyobu residence, a samurai residence located in a corner of Kumamoto Castle, suffered damage from the Kumamoto earthquake, including cracked and peeling walls.
2024-12-05 16:01:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. has filed a recall with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for six models and over 190,000 vehicles, citing a risk that springs that absorb vibrations of the vehicle body while driving may corrode and break, and in the worst case scenario, come into contact with the tires, causing a puncture and making the vehicle unable to be driven.
2024-12-05 16:00:00
On the 26th of last month, an explosion occurred during a combustion test of Japan's new flagship rocket "Epsilon S" under development at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) will explain the progress of the investigation into the cause. The press conference, which began at 4:00 p.m., is being broadcast live.
2024-12-05 15:18:00
Regarding organ transplants from brain-dead donors, on the 5th the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare presented a proposal to a specialist committee for a major overhaul of the transplant implementation system, which would include transferring the task of dispatching coordinators who deal with families to a new organization.
2024-12-05 14:44:00
The number of foreign tourists visiting Japan is on the rise. The number of tourists in October hit a record high and is expected to be the highest ever for the year. The government has set a target of 15 trillion yen in spending by foreign tourists visiting Japan by 2030. However, some areas with high tourist numbers are facing various problems due to "overtourism"... Commentator Imura Takeshi provides a detailed explanation of the trends surrounding inbound tourism. *Information current as of December 5th. (Video: 7 minutes 27 seconds)
2024-12-05 14:05:00
Amid a series of robberies in which young people who apply for illegal part-time jobs are the perpetrators, young actor Kamio Fuju, who is working with the police to raise awareness at a high school in Chiba Prefecture, called on students not to apply for jobs without thinking carefully and get involved in crime.
2024-12-05 12:41:00
Amid a string of robberies and other crimes linked to illegal part-time work in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the National Police Agency has found that by the end of last month, there had been 125 cases in which police had taken custody of people who had applied for illegal part-time work and sought their advice.
2024-12-05 12:28:00
In a robbery and assault case in October this year, a group of four people working illegal part-time jobs broke into a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and the suspect who was arrested and is believed to be the "fund manager" stated during questioning that he "managed multiple accounts," according to an interview with an investigator. There were suspicious deposits and withdrawals before and after the incident, and the police are investigating whether there is a connection to this series of incidents.
2024-12-05 12:22:00
According to the Tochigi Prefectural Police Headquarters, at around 8:00 a.m. on the 5th, a report was received from a house in Tsuruta-cho, Utsunomiya City, reporting that "acquaintances had gotten into a dispute and one of them was not breathing." When police officers rushed to the scene, they found the body of a man in his 40s who was believed to have lived alone in the house on the second floor. The face of the body showed signs of having been punched and cut with a knife, and the police believe that the other party in the dispute knows something about the situation and are investigating the details. The scene of the incident is in a residential area about 3 kilometers northwest of Tobu Utsunomiya Station.
2024-12-05 12:16:00
Pharmarise, which operates dispensing pharmacies nationwide, has been hit with an additional tax of over 300 million yen from the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau after it purchased pharmaceuticals from wholesalers and sold them to other group companies. It has been learned through interviews with people involved that the company received excessive consumption tax refunds by inflating the amount of tax paid at the time of purchase.
2024-12-05 11:42:00
A total of 10 people, including company executives and rappers who post videos on the social networking site "X" under the name "Z Li," have been arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for trespassing at a live music venue in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, and assaulting a security guard.
2024-12-05 11:36:00
To coincide with Disability Week, which began on the 3rd of this month, consultation sessions are being held where lawyers will be available to answer questions by phone and fax free of charge from people with disabilities and their families.
2024-12-05 10:20:00
On the early morning of the 5th, a fire broke out in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, burning down two houses, and two bodies were found in the ruins. A total of three people are still missing, and police and others are investigating the cause of the fire while continuing to identify them.
2024-12-05 09:18:00
In the early hours of the 5th, a fire broke out in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, burning down two houses. The whereabouts of three people believed to have lived in one of the houses are unknown, and police and others are working to confirm their safety.
2024-12-05 08:40:00
On the morning of the 5th, two China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing to warn and monitor the vessels to immediately leave the territorial waters.
2024-12-05 07:41:00
In the early hours of the 5th, a fire broke out in two houses in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, and according to police, three people are still missing.
2024-12-05 07:34:00
On the 3rd, it was discovered that an electric kick scooter had entered the Metropolitan Expressway in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, and was traveling for approximately 1 kilometer, and the Metropolitan Expressway has released a video of the vehicle to warn drivers of the risk.
2024-12-05 07:00:00
On the early morning of the 5th, a house in Ikaruga Town, Nara Prefecture, was completely burned down, and two bodies were found in the ruins. Police believe the bodies to be those of an elderly mother and son who lived in the house, and are currently investigating the cause of the fire while confirming their identities.
2024-12-05 06:42:00
In the early hours of the 5th, a fire broke out in two houses in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, and according to police, three people are still missing.
2024-12-05 06:06:00
A memorial event was held in Afghanistan to mark five years since the shooting death of Dr. Tetsu Nakamura, a doctor who had been involved in humanitarian aid in Afghanistan for many years. Staff from Japanese and Afghan NGOs paid tribute to Nakamura and expressed their determination to continue their work.
2024-12-05 05:05:00
The Matsuichi auction, an auction of pine trees used for New Year's decorations such as kadomatsu, was held at the Sendai wholesale market on the 4th.
2024-12-05 04:31:00
As December arrives, shipments of kuruma shrimp for year-end gifts and New Year's dishes are at their peak on Hisakajima Island in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture.
2024-12-05 04:11:00
An oyster hut in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, where visitors can taste natural oysters from Maizuru Bay, is set to open for business this weekend. A tasting event was held inviting local residents to promote the deliciousness of the oysters, just as in previous years.
