2025-03-05 23:09:00
On the afternoon of the 5th, a 67-year-old man who lived in a house near his home in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, was found buried in snow and confirmed dead. Since a snow shovel was found nearby, the police believe that he may have been buried under snow that had collapsed during snow removal, and are currently investigating the cause of death.
2025-03-05 22:39:00
Following his heated exchange with US President Trump, social media posts containing fake videos about Ukrainian President Zelensky and false information alleging that he is misusing aid from overseas and living a lavish lifestyle have skyrocketed, with more than 18,000 posts in Japanese in just three days, according to an analysis by NHK. Some of this information has been spread by media close to the Russian government for some time, and the Ukrainian government has called for caution.
2025-03-05 22:05:00
Fuji Television and its parent company, Fuji Media Holdings, have set up a third-party committee to investigate the series of issues surrounding Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, as well as the company's governance system, but on the 5th, it was announced that one of the three committee members had resigned for personal reasons. A new lawyer has been appointed, and the investigation will not be affected.
2025-03-05 21:52:00
With the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo approaching next month, actress Norika Fujiwara has been appointed honorary director of the Japan Pavilion, the government's exhibiting pavilion.
2025-03-05 21:50:00
Ahead of the deadline for responding to the spring labor offensive, the labor union UA Zensen held a rally in Tokyo and confirmed that it will continue negotiations in order to spread the momentum for wage increases to small and medium-sized enterprises and non-regular employment in order to solidify the momentum.
2025-03-05 21:07:00
Regarding the review of the high-cost medical care system, at the House of Councillors Budget Committee on the 5th, Prime Minister Ishiba indicated his intention to adjust dates to meet with patients. In response, Todoroki Hiromi, director of the National Federation of Cancer Patients' Organizations, said, "If possible, we would like Prime Minister Ishiba to make time next week, but we don't just want to meet with him. We would like him to carefully read the voices of over 3,600 patients and families collected in the survey, and understand that if things continue as they are, it will lead to a decrease in medical visits."
2025-03-05 19:10:00
In April last year, a 19-year-old defendant was charged with murder and other crimes for the murder of a 17-year-old high school girl by pushing her into a river from a bridge in a valley in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. The prosecution called for a 25-year prison sentence, calling it an "extremely cruel crime that violates the dignity of the individual." On the other hand, the defense argued that a 15-year prison sentence was appropriate, stating that the defendant followed instructions from the 22-year-old defendant, who was also indicted.
2025-03-05 18:57:00
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a member of the Inagawa-kai, a designated crime syndicate, and searched his office for allegedly withdrawing cash from an ATM using a cash card in someone else's name. He is said to be denying the charges during questioning.
2025-03-05 18:56:00
In a lawsuit filed by residents of Hiroshima Prefecture seeking an injunction to halt operation of Unit 3 at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant in Ehime Prefecture, the Hiroshima District Court dismissed the lawsuit, stating that "it cannot be said that there is any concrete danger of infringing on the lives of the plaintiffs."
2025-03-05 18:54:00
It has been one week since the forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, five days ago. The area burned has reached 9% of the city's area. The city has seen its first significant rainfall since the fire broke out, and Ofunato City officials revealed that information from firefighters on the ground has not confirmed any further spread of the fire, and stated that "today's rain has had some effect in preventing the fire from spreading."
2025-03-05 18:49:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department arrested the driver and the president of the company that commissioned the transportation of steel materials in a private white-numbered truck without government permission to operate a truck transportation business.
2025-03-05 18:44:00
The number of applications for public assistance last year exceeded 250,000, up 0.3% from the previous year, the highest number in the past 12 years. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare commented that "the increase in applications may be due to various factors, including the increase in single-person households and the impact of rising prices."
2025-03-05 18:38:00
It has been discovered that Atre, a wholly owned subsidiary of JR East that operates commercial facilities in station buildings mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, has unilaterally changed its contracts with tenants to require them to cover part of the operating costs of a point service. The Japan Fair Trade Commission has issued a warning, stating that this may be in violation of the Antimonopoly Act.
2025-03-05 18:29:00
Donation boxes have been set up in supermarkets across Aomori Prefecture to help those affected by the forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture.
2025-03-05 18:26:00
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 31-year-old suspect who had previously posted a video of a "private arrest" on a video sharing site, for allegedly extorting 500,000 yen in cash from customers at a men's beauty salon by falsely accusing them of groping a female employee. The suspect has denied the charges during questioning.
2025-03-05 18:22:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings has decided to postpone the formulation of its long-term business plan, which was originally scheduled for this month, until after this summer. The main reason is that it is unable to present a long-term income and expenditure plan due to the lack of prospects for the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, which is a pillar of the company's profit improvement efforts.
2025-03-05 18:01:00
It has been discovered that Atre, a wholly owned subsidiary of JR East that operates commercial facilities in station buildings mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, has unilaterally changed its contracts with tenants to require them to cover part of the operating costs of a point service. The Japan Fair Trade Commission has issued a warning, stating that this may be in violation of the Antimonopoly Act.
2025-03-05 17:48:00
It has been one week since the forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, on the fifth day. The area burned so far is approximately 2,900 hectares, 9% of the city's area, but there is no sign of the fire being contained. Snow has been falling in Ofunato City since early morning, and it has now turned to rain, and firefighting efforts are continuing from the ground.
2025-03-05 17:44:00
In order to support Ofunato City in Iwate Prefecture, where forest fires continue, donation boxes have been set up in city hall, community centers, and other locations in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, where a large-scale forest fire occurred four years ago.
2025-03-05 17:36:00
In a lawsuit filed by residents of Hiroshima Prefecture seeking an injunction to halt operation of Unit 3 at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant in Ehime Prefecture, the Hiroshima District Court dismissed the lawsuit, stating that "it cannot be said that there is any concrete danger of infringing on the lives of the plaintiffs."
2025-03-05 17:23:00
A 25-year-old defendant charged with attempted murder and other charges for allegedly throwing an explosive device near former Prime Minister Kishida who was visiting Wakayama City in 2023 to support an election campaign has appealed his 10-year prison sentence.
2025-03-05 17:22:00
The number of applications for public assistance last year exceeded 250,000, up 0.3% from the previous year, the highest number in the past 12 years. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare commented that "the increase in applications may be due to various factors, including the increase in single-person households and the impact of rising prices."
2025-03-05 16:57:00
It has been one week since the forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, on the fifth day. The area burned so far is approximately 2,900 hectares, 9% of the city's area, but there is no sign of the fire being contained. Snow has been falling in Ofunato City since early morning, and it has now turned to rain, and firefighting efforts are continuing from the ground.
2025-03-05 16:50:00
One in three students currently job-hunting are victims of "sexual harassment during job hunting." It is said that both men and women can be victims. We investigate the reality of this situation through a variety of consultation cases. And if you are a victim of sexual harassment, how should you deal with it? Commentator Kimura Sachiko, who has been covering the educational field for many years, explains. *Information current as of March 5th. (Video: 4 minutes 18 seconds)
2025-03-05 16:45:00
The Aichi Prefectural Police Headquarters plans to significantly increase the number of dedicated refrigerators in the new fiscal year, as the police are running out of refrigerators to store the increasing number of bodies that need to be investigated for cause of death. Experts point out that the aging population and the increase in single-person households may be behind this.
2025-03-05 16:13:00
It was discovered that a clinic in Fukuoka City had been practicing regenerative medicine without a license, claiming to prevent facial swelling, among other things, and on the 5th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare issued an improvement order to the medical corporation operating the clinic.
2025-03-05 15:49:00
On the 5th, just before noon, three male workers were taken to the hospital from a demolition work site in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, one of whom was temporarily unconscious. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident, as they were working using a generator at the time.
2025-03-05 15:47:00
A forest fire has been occurring in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture since the 26th of last month. It has been a week since the fire broke out on the 5th of this month, but there is no sign of it being contained. The fire is spreading day by day. We have compiled the latest information you need to know, such as the latest situation and factors that make it difficult to extinguish the fire.
2025-03-05 15:41:00
The Hiroshima District Court has handed down a ruling dismissing a lawsuit filed by residents of Hiroshima Prefecture seeking an injunction to halt operations at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 in Ehime Prefecture.
2025-03-05 15:21:00
The Emperor attended an international symposium on water and disasters held in Tokyo.
2025-03-05 15:16:00
A nursery school employee in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of property damage after he put his own urine in a child's water bottle at a nursery school in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture. During questioning, he reportedly said, "I was trying to scare the child into doing what I said."
2025-03-05 15:06:00
It has been one week since the forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, on the fifth day. The area burned so far is approximately 2,900 hectares, 9% of the city's area, but there is no sign of the fire being contained. Snow has been falling in Ofunato City since early morning, and it has now turned to rain, and firefighting efforts are continuing from the ground.
2025-03-05 14:38:00
In order to support Ofunato City in Iwate Prefecture, where forest fires continue to occur, donation boxes have been set up in the city hall and community centers in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, where a large-scale forest fire occurred four years ago.
2025-03-05 13:57:00
A 25-year-old defendant charged with attempted murder and other charges for allegedly throwing an explosive device near former Prime Minister Kishida who was visiting Wakayama City in 2023 to support an election campaign has appealed his 10-year prison sentence.
2025-03-05 13:06:00
It has been one week since the forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, on the fifth day. The area burned so far is approximately 2,900 hectares, 9% of the city's area, but there is no sign of the fire being contained. Snow has been falling in Ofunato City since early morning, and it has now turned to rain, and firefighting efforts are continuing from the ground.
2025-03-05 12:40:00
The number of applications for public assistance last year exceeded 250,000, up 0.3% from the previous year, the highest number in the past 12 years. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare commented that "the increase in applications may be due to various factors, including the increase in single-person households and the impact of rising prices."
2025-03-05 12:14:00
It has been one week since the forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, on the fifth day. The area burned so far is approximately 2,900 hectares, 9% of the city's area, but there is no sign of the fire being contained. Snow has been falling in Ofunato City since early morning, and it has now turned to rain, and firefighting efforts are continuing from the ground.
2025-03-05 12:06:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has arrested two executives who acted as "recruiters" for the scouts in connection with a case in which a scout group is alleged to have received 7 billion yen in compensation for introducing women it had recruited on social media to sex establishments across the country.
2025-03-05 11:58:00
The third game of the women's shogi title match "Women's Oza" has begun at the Shogi Kaikan in Tokyo. It will be interesting to see whether five-time women's title holder Kana Fukuma (33) will defend her title for the first time since returning from a break for childbirth and win her fourth consecutive title, or whether triple-title holder Tomoka Nishiyama (29) will win one more game to keep her hopes alive.
2025-03-05 11:55:00
Ahead of the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo in April, National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoshinobu Kusunoki visited Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters on the 5th and stated, "We need to combine the strengths of the Osaka Prefectural Police and police forces across the country to take every possible measure to ensure security," and instructed to thoroughly implement long-term vigilance and security measures that will last for six months.
2025-03-05 11:44:00
In connection with a request for a dissolution order against the former Unification Church, the Supreme Court has ordered the church to pay a fine of 100,000 yen for failing to respond appropriately to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's exercise of its right to question. The court also ruled for the first time that the requirements for a dissolution order include torts under civil law. This may affect the ongoing hearing in the Tokyo District Court on whether to issue a dissolution order to the church. On the 5th, the church posted a comment on its website, claiming that it had "answered as many questions as possible, except for questions about the privacy of its followers."
2025-03-05 10:52:00
As a precautionary measure in response to forecasts of heavy snowfall, road closures were put into place on some sections of expressways, including the Tomei Expressway, and some national highways from the evening of the 4th, but these are gradually being lifted.
2025-03-05 10:27:00
It has been one week since the forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, on the fifth day. The area burned so far is approximately 2,900 hectares, 9% of the city's area, but there is no sign of the fire being contained. Snow has been falling in Ofunato City since early morning, and it has now turned to rain, and firefighting efforts are continuing from the ground.
2025-03-05 10:15:00
It has been one week since the forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, on the fifth day. The area burned so far is approximately 2,900 hectares, 9% of the city's area, but there is no sign of the fire being contained. Snow has been falling in Ofunato City since early morning, and it has now turned to rain, and firefighting efforts are continuing from the ground.
2025-03-05 09:36:00
Due to the influence of the front and cold air, snow is falling in Tohoku and the Kanto-Koshin region. The peak of the snow in the Kanto-Koshin region has passed, but on the Pacific side of Tohoku, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly in the mountainous areas around noon on the 6th, so please be careful of the impact on traffic.
2025-03-05 08:34:00
It has been one week since the forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, on the fifth day. Firefighting efforts are continuing, but there is no prospect of the fire being contained, and the exact extent of damage to homes and other structures is unknown. Evacuation orders have been issued to 14% of the city's residents, and as evacuations continue, there are concerns about the impact on residents' health and other issues.
2025-03-05 08:22:00
Discussions by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to compile a draft of the first international treaty to prevent environmental pollution by plastics will resume in Geneva, Switzerland, in August this year. At a meeting held in Busan, South Korea last year, the countries were unable to bridge the gap in their opinions on whether to regulate the amount of plastic production, and no agreement was reached. The focus of the resumed talks will be on whether the countries can find a common ground on which they can reach a compromise.
2025-03-05 07:41:00
It has been one week since the forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, on the fifth day. Firefighting efforts are continuing, but there is no prospect of the fire being contained, and the exact extent of damage to homes and other structures is unknown. Evacuation orders have been issued to 14% of the city's residents, and as evacuations continue, there are concerns about the impact on residents' health and other issues.
2025-03-05 07:37:00
Due to the influence of the front and cold air, snow is falling in Tohoku and the Kanto-Koshin region. The peak of the snow in the Kanto-Koshin region has passed, but on the Pacific side of Tohoku, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly in the mountainous areas around noon on the 6th, so please be careful of the impact on traffic.
2025-03-05 06:54:00
Due to the influence of the front and cold air, snow is falling in Tohoku and the Kanto-Koshin region. The peak of the snow in the Kanto-Koshin region has passed, but on the Pacific side of Tohoku, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly in the mountainous areas around noon on the 6th, so please be careful of the impact on traffic.
2025-03-05 05:54:00
As a precautionary measure in response to forecasts of heavy snowfall, road closures were put into place on some sections of expressways, including the Tomei Expressway, and some national highways from the evening of the 4th, but these are gradually being lifted.
2025-03-05 05:49:00
It has been one week since the forest fire broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, five days ago. 8% of the city's area has been burned and firefighting efforts are ongoing, but there is no prospect of the fire being contained, and the exact extent of damage to homes and other structures is unknown. Evacuation orders have been issued to 14% of the city's residents, and as evacuations continue, there are concerns about the impact on residents' health, etc.
2025-03-05 05:42:00
The Hiroshima District Court will hand down its ruling on the 5th in a lawsuit filed by Hiroshima Prefecture residents seeking an injunction against the operation of the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 in Ehime Prefecture. The High Court has twice issued provisional injunctions ordering the suspension of operation of Unit 3, but both have been overturned, so the decision of the Hiroshima District Court is attracting attention.
2025-03-05 05:03:00
The observation network installed on the ocean floor to quickly detect earthquakes and tsunamis in the Nankai Trough will undergo maintenance for four days over the next week. If an earthquake occurs offshore from Mie Prefecture to Kochi Prefecture during this period, the issuance of emergency earthquake alerts and switching to tsunami warnings may be delayed, so the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution.
2025-03-05 02:30:00
A 23-year-old father was arrested on suspicion of causing death by assault after he assaulted his then-2-year-old son to death in an apartment in Hiroshima last October.
