2025-02-18 22:49:00
On the evening of the 18th, an accident involving 11 vehicles, including trucks, occurred on the Isewan Expressway in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, injuring a total of six people.
2025-02-18 22:07:00
It has been 10 years since a new recruit at the major advertising company Dentsu committed suicide due to overwork, but it has been revealed that Dentsu has been certified by the government as a company that promotes the creation of an environment in which women can thrive, with progress being made in eliminating long working hours. The woman's mother commented, "I hope that the company will continue to manage labor with determination and responsibility so that no one will be overworked."
2025-02-18 21:52:00
On the evening of the 18th, an accident involving 11 vehicles, including trucks, occurred on the Isewan Expressway in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, leaving a total of five people injured.
2025-02-18 21:07:00
Due to the strong cold fronts and winter pressure patterns in the sky, snow is falling mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and western Japan, causing bitterly cold temperatures in many areas. On the northbound lanes of the Kan'etsu Expressway, a truck was unable to move due to the snow, causing 200 cars to temporarily get stuck behind it. The Chubu Regional Development Bureau, Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., and others are preemptively closing expressways and national highways to prevent people from getting stuck due to the heavy snow.
2025-02-18 21:02:00
A male skier was buried under snow at a ski resort in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, just before noon on the 18th. According to the ski resort, he may have been caught in an avalanche, and police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-02-18 20:50:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air and winter pressure patterns, snow will intensify mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu through the 19th, and there is a risk of heavy snowfall on the plains of Kinki and Tokai. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be careful of the impact on traffic, as well as power outages, fallen trees, and avalanches due to snow accumulation.
2025-02-18 20:50:00
The second trial of a lawsuit filed by "atomic bomb survivors" who were outside the area designated by the government when the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, is now underway at the Fukuoka High Court, in which the plaintiffs are seeking to have the city and prefecture of Nagasaki recognize them as atomic bomb survivors. The plaintiffs argued, "The 'atomic bomb survivors' are aging. We ask for a sensible ruling as soon as possible."
2025-02-18 20:31:00
On the 17th, the manager and three employees of a hotel in Takayu Onsen, located in the mountains of Fukushima City, went missing after entering the mountains to maintain the hot spring source. Police and firefighters began a search on the morning of the 18th, and the three men were found collapsed on the snow. They were later confirmed dead, and the police are currently investigating the details of what happened at the time.
2025-02-18 20:18:00
In cooperation with Ishikawa Prefecture and the Digital Agency, a demonstration experiment was conducted in Kanazawa City to use My Number cards to help operate evacuation shelters in the event of a large-scale disaster.
2025-02-18 20:13:00
On the evening of the 18th, near the interchange on the Isewan Expressway in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, an accident involving 11 vehicles, including a truck, occurred, resulting in multiple injuries. One person is said to be trapped in the truck, and the fire department is conducting rescue operations.
2025-02-18 20:12:00
According to the police, a male skier was buried under snow at a ski resort in Kitakami City, Iwata Prefecture, just before noon on the 18th, and was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state, where he died. According to the ski resort, it is possible that he was caught in an avalanche, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-02-18 19:59:00
It was discovered that an employee of "Toshiba Tec," a subsidiary of the major electronics company Toshiba that handles office equipment, had been embezzling money for about eight years by falsely receiving orders for computers under the guise of orders from customers, and then repeatedly reselling them. The damage amounted to about 200 million yen, and the company took disciplinary action against the employee on the 18th.
2025-02-18 19:58:00
Due to the strong cold air above and the winter pressure pattern, snow is falling mainly on the Japan Sea side from northern to western Japan, causing bitterly cold temperatures in various areas. On the northbound lanes of the Kan'etsu Expressway, a truck was unable to move due to the snow, and 200 cars were temporarily stuck behind it. The Chubu Regional Development Bureau, Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., and others began preventive road closures on expressways and national roads from 4 p.m. to prevent people from getting stuck due to the heavy snow.
2025-02-18 19:55:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air and winter pressure patterns, snow will intensify mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu through the 19th, and there is a risk of heavy snowfall on the plains of Kinki and Tokai. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be careful of the impact on traffic, as well as power outages, fallen trees, and avalanches due to snow accumulation.
2025-02-18 19:34:00
In the case of Iwao Hakamada, the lengthy process of retrials, or redoing a trial, has become an issue, and the judges discussed ways to improve the process. This is believed to be the first time that the Supreme Court has held a forum for discussion on retrials.
2025-02-18 19:24:00
The Osaka District Court sentenced a 28-year-old former hospital employee accused of sexually assaulting 10 girls who were left home alone to life imprisonment, as requested, stating that "the crimes damaged the very core of his personality and were the height of despicable and heinous." Defendant Tomoya Yanagimoto (28), a former hospital employee in Suita City, Osaka, was charged with sexually assaulting and injuring 10 girls, aged between 8 and 12 at the time, who were left home alone, over a six-year period up until 2022. At the trial, the defendant admitted to the charges, and while the prosecution sought a life sentence, the defense sought a fixed term, stating that "he intends to undergo treatment to stop sexually assaulting girls."
2025-02-18 19:09:00
Just before noon on the 18th, a male skier was buried under snow at a ski resort in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state.
2025-02-18 19:00:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air and winter pressure patterns, snow will intensify mainly on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu through the 19th, and there is a risk of heavy snowfall on the plains of Kinki and Tokai. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be careful of the impact on traffic, as well as power outages, fallen trees, and avalanches due to snow accumulation.
2025-02-18 18:50:00
In a case where the former hospital director and others were arrested for attempting to cover up a murder at a hospital in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, it was learned from an interview with an investigator that when the police rushed to the hospital room where the murder occurred, the room had already been cleaned up. The hospital notified the police about eight hours after the victim's death, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-02-18 18:38:00
In a case where a man was found dead in a hotel in Susukino, a downtown Sapporo district, two years ago, and three parents and children were indicted, the father, who is accused of aiding his daughter in the murder, was given a 10-year prison sentence by the prosecution, stating that "without the defendant's involvement, the daughter's crime would not have been possible."
2025-02-18 18:31:00
Mizuho Bank announced that a branch employee had been dismissed six years ago for stealing tens of millions of yen worth of customer cash from a safe deposit box. Scandals involving the theft of money and valuables from safe deposit boxes have also come to light at Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and other banks, shaking the trust of the financial industry.
2025-02-18 18:27:00
The Osaka District Court sentenced a 28-year-old former hospital employee accused of sexually assaulting 10 girls who were left home alone to life imprisonment, as requested, stating that "the crimes damaged the very core of his personality and were the height of despicable and heinous." Defendant Tomoya Yanagimoto (28), a former hospital employee in Suita City, Osaka, was charged with sexually assaulting and injuring 10 girls, aged between 8 and 12 at the time, who were left home alone, over a six-year period up until 2022. At the trial, the defendant admitted to the charges, and while the prosecution sought a life sentence, the defense sought a fixed term, stating that "he intends to undergo treatment to stop sexually assaulting girls."
2025-02-18 18:03:00
On the 17th, the manager and three employees of a hotel in Takayu Onsen, located in the mountains of Fukushima City, went missing after entering the mountains to maintain the hot spring source. Police and firefighters began a search on the morning of the 18th, and the three men were found collapsed on the snow. They were later confirmed dead, and the police are currently investigating the details of what happened at the time.
2025-02-18 18:02:00
On the 18th, Director General Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) visited the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, which Tokyo Electric Power Company is aiming to restart, and gave a certain degree of praise for the emergency safety measures and anti-terrorism measures.
2025-02-18 17:56:00
A farewell ceremony for actor Toshiyuki Nishida, who passed away last October, was held in Tokyo, with people who were close to him and his fans bidding him farewell.
2025-02-18 17:51:00
On the morning of the 18th, at a ski resort in Shimukappu Village in central Hokkaido, an employee in his 20s was caught in an avalanche while conducting safety checks before the resort opened, suffering facial injuries.
2025-02-18 17:50:00
The Tachikawa Branch of the Tokyo District Court sentenced a 54-year-old defendant to life imprisonment on charges of robbery resulting in death, among other charges, for his involvement as the perpetrator in an incident in which an elderly woman died at a home in Komae City, Tokyo in 2023, on the instructions of a mastermind calling himself "Luffy," stating, "This was an extremely brutal crime that could be described as torture, and the defendant's responsibility for the assault that directly led to the victim's death is grave."
2025-02-18 17:35:00
Due to the strong cold air above and the winter pressure pattern, snow is falling mainly on the Japan Sea side from northern to western Japan, causing bitterly cold temperatures in various areas. On the northbound lanes of the Kan'etsu Expressway, a truck was unable to move due to the snow, and 200 cars were temporarily stuck behind it. The Chubu Regional Development Bureau, Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., and others began preventive road closures on expressways and national roads from 4 p.m. to prevent people from getting stuck due to the heavy snow.
2025-02-18 17:14:00
In a case where a man was found dead in a hotel in Susukino, a downtown Sapporo district, two years ago and three parents and children were indicted, the father, who is accused of aiding his daughter in the murder, was given a 10-year prison sentence by the prosecution, stating that "without the defendant's involvement, the daughter's crime would not have been possible."
2025-02-18 17:10:00
A farewell ceremony for actor Toshiyuki Nishida, who passed away last October, was held in Tokyo, with people who were close to him and his fans bidding him farewell.
2025-02-18 16:40:00
Mizuho Bank officially announced on the 18th that a branch employee had stolen several tens of millions of yen in cash from a safe deposit box belonging to two customers. The incident came to light in 2019, and the bank immediately dismissed the employee for disciplinary reasons. Mizuho Bank commented, "As a financial institution that places the highest priority on trust, we sincerely apologize to our customers and related parties for causing concern."
2025-02-18 16:38:00
An investor believed to be the de facto head of a home renovation company in Osaka was arrested for allegedly using a "sales tactic" to point out defects in roof construction and stir up anxiety, convincing elderly people to sign expensive contracts. Police are investigating the situation, believing that sales from illegal solicitations amount to 280 million yen.
2025-02-18 16:19:00
Just before noon on the 18th, an accident occurred at a ski resort in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, in which a visitor was buried under snow, and police and firefighters are currently working to rescue him.
2025-02-18 16:16:00
A farewell ceremony for actor Toshiyuki Nishida, who passed away last October, was held in Tokyo, with people who were close to him and his fans bidding him farewell.
2025-02-18 15:50:00
A former Metropolitan Police Department investigator who led the pursuit team for suspect Kirishima Satoshi, who was wanted for a series of corporate bombings in the 1970s and died last year after giving his real name, spoke to NHK for the first time about the inside story of the investigation, including the discovery of a partially constructed bomb and a secret room in the apartment where the suspect was hiding out. He also revealed that when the suspect's family urged him to turn themselves in over the phone right after he was put on the wanted list, the suspect refused, saying he would "run away until he dies," and expressed his regret that they were unable to arrest him.
2025-02-18 14:46:00
On the 17th, the manager and three employees of a hotel in Takayu Onsen, located in the mountains of Fukushima City, went missing after entering the mountains to manage the hot spring source. On the 18th, police and firefighters conducted a search from the morning and found the three men collapsed on the snow. According to the police, all three were confirmed dead.
2025-02-18 14:30:00
A farewell ceremony for actor Toshiyuki Nishida, who passed away last October, was held in Tokyo, with people who were close to him and his fans bidding him farewell.
2025-02-18 14:20:00
According to government rules, job hunting for university students graduating in spring 2026 will begin on March 1st with company information sessions and other events, but it has been found that the acceptance rate is already close to 40%.
2025-02-18 14:18:00
According to the police, at around 11:30 a.m. on the 18th, a report was received from the Geto Kogen Ski Resort in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, that "one person was buried under the snow while three people were skiing together." Police and fire departments are working to rescue the victims.
2025-02-18 14:09:00
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested three real estate agents for allegedly using an "alibi company" that handles the forging of insurance cards to illegally rent an apartment in Tokyo. During questioning, the agents reportedly said, "Our main customers are hosts, and we thought that by using an "alibi company," it would be easier to pass the rental screening."
2025-02-18 13:51:00
A former Metropolitan Police Department investigator who led the pursuit team for suspect Kirishima Satoshi, who was wanted for a series of corporate bombings in the 1970s and died last year after giving his real name, spoke to NHK for the first time about the inside story of the investigation, including the discovery of a partially constructed bomb and a secret room in the apartment where the suspect was hiding out. He also revealed that when the suspect's family urged him to turn themselves in over the phone right after he was put on the wanted list, the suspect refused, saying he would "run away until he dies," and expressed his regret that they were unable to arrest him.
2025-02-18 13:39:00
Due to the strong cold fronts and winter pressure patterns in the sky, snow is falling mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and western Japan, causing bitterly cold temperatures in many areas. On the northbound lanes of the Kan'etsu Expressway, a truck was unable to move due to snow, causing 200 cars to temporarily get stuck behind it. The Chubu Regional Development Bureau, Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., and others plan to begin preventive road closures on expressways and national highways in the Tokai region from around 4 p.m. on the 18th in order to prevent people from getting stuck.
2025-02-18 13:22:00
A farewell ceremony for actor Toshiyuki Nishida, who passed away last October, was held in Tokyo, with people who were close to him and his fans mourning his farewell.
2025-02-18 13:04:00
Interviews with investigators have revealed that police have arrested an investor who is believed to be the de facto head of an Osaka-based home renovation company on suspicion of using an "inspection sales" tactic to point out defects in roof construction work and cause anxiety, leading to elderly people signing expensive contracts.
2025-02-18 13:02:00
The average price of rice at supermarkets nationwide, as compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, was 3,829 yen per 5 kg for the week ending February 9, up 141 yen from the previous week. The price of rice continues to rise, and is up nearly 90% from a year ago.
2025-02-18 12:59:00
The manager and three employees of a hotel in Takayu Onsen, located in the mountains of Fukushima City, went missing on the 17th after entering the mountains to manage the hot spring source. Police and firefighters began their search on the morning of the 18th, and the three men were found collapsed on the snow by noon. According to the fire department, a doctor who accompanied them confirmed the deaths of all three at the scene.
2025-02-18 12:43:00
Due to the strong cold air above and the winter pressure pattern, snow is falling mainly on the Sea of Japan side from northern to western Japan, causing bitterly cold temperatures in many areas. The snow on the Sea of Japan side will intensify through the 19th, and cold air will continue to flow in intermittently after that, so there is a risk of heavy snowfall for about a week. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be careful of the impact on traffic, as well as watch out for power outages, fallen trees, and avalanches due to snow accumulation.
2025-02-18 12:19:00
Due to the strong cold air above and the winter pressure pattern, snow is falling mainly on the Sea of Japan side from northern to western Japan, causing bitterly cold temperatures in many areas. The snow on the Sea of Japan side will intensify through the 19th, and cold air will continue to flow in intermittently after that, so there is a risk of heavy snowfall for about a week. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be careful of the impact on traffic, as well as watch out for power outages, fallen trees, and avalanches due to snow accumulation.
2025-02-18 12:12:00
On the 18th, a cabinet decision was made on the country's global warming countermeasures plan, which includes a new reduction target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide by 60% by fiscal 2035, 10 years from now, compared to fiscal 2013 levels. The Ministry of the Environment has submitted this target to the United Nations.
2025-02-18 12:07:00
Mizuho Bank revealed that six years ago, a bank employee stole customer's valuables from a safe deposit box at a branch and was disciplined. It was also revealed that a Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employee had stolen valuables worth over a billion yen from a safe deposit box at a branch, shaking the public's trust in financial institutions.
2025-02-18 12:04:00
Three people, including hotel employees at Takayu Onsen in the mountains of Fukushima City, went missing on the 17th after entering the mountains to manage the hot spring source, and police have been conducting search operations together with the fire department since the 18th. According to the fire department, one person was found collapsed just after 10:00 a.m., but their condition is unknown.
2025-02-18 11:46:00
The Tokyo Customs Office has filed charges against an accountant living in Taiwan with the Public Prosecutor's Office for allegedly attempting to smuggle approximately 22 kilograms of cocaine, worth 550 million yen at street value.
2025-02-18 11:21:00
It has been learned from an interview with a related person that a Hong Kong game company that distributed online games in Japan did not pay consumption tax on item sales, and was subject to approximately 1.8 billion yen in back taxes from the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau. Because the company was not cooperative with the tax investigation, the Regional Taxation Bureau took steps to bring forward the payment deadline and seized the company's assets in Japan early.
2025-02-18 10:51:00
Following the government's announcement of its intention to release 210,000 tons of stockpiled rice onto the market, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto stated that there have been moves from wholesalers to approach major supermarkets about selling rice, and expressed his intention to swiftly proceed with the procedures for the release.
2025-02-18 10:47:00
According to the Fukushima Prefectural Police Headquarters, three people, including hotel employees at Takayu Onsen in the mountains of Fukushima City, have been unable to be contacted since around 2:00 pm on the 17th after entering the mountains to manage the hot spring source. The three are the hotel manager in his 60s, as well as two male employees in their 60s and 50s. The police and others began a search with a force of 20 people from around 9:00 am.
2025-02-18 10:46:00
On the night of the 17th, an accident involving four vehicles, including passenger cars, occurred at an intersection on a national highway in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, resulting in the death of a 45-year-old man and minor injuries to four others. It was snowing at the time and the road surface was frozen, so the police are currently investigating the details of the accident.
2025-02-18 10:31:00
It has been revealed that in 2019, Mizuho Bank reported to the Financial Services Agency that a bank employee was involved in the theft of customer money and valuables from a safe deposit box at a branch. Mizuho Bank has just suspended accepting new customers for its nationwide safe deposit box service in principle since January. In relation to safe deposit boxes, it has been revealed that a former Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employee had stolen money and valuables worth over a billion yen from a safe deposit box at a branch, and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested the former employee in January.
2025-02-18 09:44:00
According to the Fukushima Prefectural Police Headquarters, three people, including hotel employees at Takayu Onsen in the mountains of Fukushima City, have been unable to be contacted since around 2:00 pm on the 17th after entering the mountains to manage the hot spring source. The three are the hotel manager in his 60s, as well as two male employees in their 60s and 50s. Police and others are planning to launch a search team of 20 people from around 9:00 am.
2025-02-18 09:20:00
JR Sobu Rapid Line service has been suspended on both lines between Tokyo and Chiba due to a fatal accident at Tsudanuma Station. JR Chuo and Sobu Local trains were also suspended on both lines between Mitaka and Chiba, but service resumed just after 9:00 a.m.
2025-02-18 09:18:00
Due to a fatal accident at Tsudanuma Station, JR Sobu Rapid Line trains are currently suspended on both lines between Tokyo Station and Chiba Station. JR Chuo and Sobu Local trains are also currently suspended on both lines between Mitaka Station and Chiba Station. Service is expected to resume at 9:50 AM.
2025-02-18 08:06:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air above and winter pressure patterns, snow is falling mainly along the mountains from northern to western Japan. As the cold air will continue to flow in intermittently, there is a risk of heavy snowfall mainly along the Sea of Japan side for about a week. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be careful of the impact on traffic, as well as power outages, fallen trees, and avalanches due to snow accumulation.
2025-02-18 07:37:00
A Japanese research team is excavating at a site in central Turkey and has found metal made from heated iron ore and artificially made iron in a layer of rock dating back to the Bronze Age, about 4,200 years ago. According to the research team, this suggests that humans were already trying to make iron using techniques to melt copper at this time, and the discovery is attracting attention as it brings us closer to the origins of iron production.
2025-02-18 07:03:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air above and winter pressure patterns, snow is falling mainly along the mountains from northern to western Japan. As the cold air will continue to flow in intermittently, there is a risk of heavy snowfall mainly along the Sea of Japan side for about a week. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be careful of the impact on traffic, as well as power outages, fallen trees, and avalanches due to snow accumulation.
2025-02-18 06:56:00
Regarding the Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake, the government has revised its damage estimates from over 10 years ago and plans to publish them by the end of March. In addition to estimating for the first time the scale of disaster-related deaths, which has become an issue again following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the government is also expected to release damage estimates in the event that a megathrust earthquake occurs with a time lag.
2025-02-18 06:50:00
Late on the night of the 17th, a fire broke out in a house in Minami-ku, Yokohama, and two bodies were found in the ruins. Police are investigating the cause of the fire while also identifying the bodies.
2025-02-18 06:07:00
In a case where the former director and others were arrested for attempting to cover up a murder at a hospital in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, it was learned from an interview with an investigator that multiple medical certificates with different handwriting characteristics were found under the same name as the doctor who wrote the false medical certificate stating that the victim's cause of death was "pneumonia." At the time of the incident, the doctor was hospitalized with suspected dementia and was in a state where communication was difficult, so the police are investigating the situation.
2025-02-18 00:08:00
In the case of a junior high school girl who committed suicide in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido four years ago after being bullied, it has been learned through interviews with people involved that the girl's mother has filed a lawsuit against the city, seeking more than 100 million yen in damages, alleging that the city failed to take appropriate action against the bullying.
2025-02-18 00:03:00
Regarding the handling of family registers when a Japanese person marries a foreigner, the Ministry of Justice plans to amend the ministerial ordinance from May this year to allow the name of the region to be listed in the nationality column. This will allow people from Taiwan to write "Taiwan" in this column, for example.
