2025-04-01 23:39:00
Four Chinese naval vessels, including an aircraft carrier, were spotted sailing in the seas south of Okinawa Prefecture on the 1st. The Chinese military announced that it had conducted military exercises around Taiwan on the 1st, and the Ministry of Defense is continuing to monitor and be on alert.
2025-04-01 23:19:00
Following a third-party committee set up by Fuji Television and its parent company confirming harassment by anchorman Osamu Sorimachi on a BS news program, BS Fuji, which broadcasts the program, has announced that it will suspend Sorimachi's appearances for the time being.
2025-04-01 22:12:00
In January 2024, a large-scale fire broke out in an area densely populated with restaurants in the center of Kitakyushu City. The police have decided to soon refer the case to prosecutors on suspicion of professional negligence, as the former owner of the restaurant where the fire started was caused by leaving a pot on the stove and going out, according to interviews with investigators.
2025-04-01 22:05:00
Following the devastating earthquake that hit central Myanmar, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar military, General Min Aung Hlaing, gave a speech in the capital Naypyidaw on the 1st, announcing that the death toll from the earthquake that hit on the 28th was 2,719, 4,521 injured, and 441 missing. He went on to state that the situation is severe, and that he expects the death toll to rise to more than 3,000. The general also stated that "some buildings were built without proper methods," indicating that construction problems were exacerbating the damage.
2025-04-01 21:42:00
Late on the night of the 31st, a body was found in a closet in a house in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, and a 21-year-old suspect living in the house was arrested on suspicion of abandoning a body. The body was confirmed to be that of a 16-year-old high school girl from Tokyo who had been reported missing. According to investigators, the girl had told her family that she was "going to meet someone she met through an online game," and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-04-01 21:19:00
In Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, where a forest fire occurred, work was carried out on the 1st to identify areas that needed cleaning before volunteer cleanup efforts begin on the 2nd.
2025-04-01 21:01:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, in Sakae, the center of Nagoya, a car ran onto the sidewalk and hit pedestrians, injuring seven people, including children. The 74-year-old driver of the car explained to the police that he "pressed the accelerator harder than usual and accelerated," and the police are currently investigating the situation at the time.
2025-04-01 20:51:00
A 36-year-old Japanese man who was found at a special fraud base in eastern Myanmar and detained by Thai authorities was deported to Japan on the 1st and arrested in Sapporo on suspicion of stealing cash. The police will also question him about the actual situation of crime bases in Myanmar.
2025-04-01 20:41:00
The death toll in Myanmar from the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar has now exceeded 2,700. Although it has been reported that a young child who had been trapped inside for more than 60 hours has been rescued, rescue efforts remain extremely difficult as the affected areas are widespread.
2025-04-01 20:35:00
As the environment surrounding railways becomes increasingly tough, with soaring fuel prices and declining passenger numbers, JR Kyushu raised train fares from the 1st. This is the first time in 29 years, excluding the consumption tax rate hike. JR Hokkaido also raised fares by an average of 7.6% in response to rising prices, including fuel, and to secure personnel. This is the third time they have raised fares, excluding the consumption tax rate hike.
2025-04-01 19:58:00
Food delivery company Demae-kan announced that there was an incident where a rat was found inside a bag containing food. They said they would strengthen their response by having delivery staff thoroughly check the items when receiving them.
2025-04-01 19:57:00
The death toll in Myanmar from the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar has now exceeded 2,700. Although it has been reported that a young child who had been trapped inside for more than 60 hours has been rescued, rescue efforts remain extremely difficult as the affected areas are widespread.
2025-04-01 19:35:00
The government's damage estimates for a major earthquake along the Nankai Trough have been revised, and for the first time, estimates of "disaster-related deaths" have been made public. In the worst case scenario, the number of deaths is estimated to reach 52,000. In order to prevent "disaster-related deaths," it is necessary to improve the environment at evacuation centers so that the health of those affected does not deteriorate. However, as we continued our investigation, we discovered that the measures in place were not sufficient.
2025-04-01 19:32:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, in Sakae, the center of Nagoya, a car ran onto the sidewalk and hit pedestrians, injuring seven people, including children. The 74-year-old driver of the car, who was arrested, said during questioning that he "pressed the accelerator more than usual and accelerated," and the police are currently investigating the situation at the time in detail.
2025-04-01 19:31:00
The spring entrance ceremony was held at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, which accepts many international students, and was attended by 80 international students from Myanmar, which suffered severe damage from the earthquake.
2025-04-01 19:20:00
It's been 80 years since the US military landed on Okinawa Island during the Battle of Okinawa. In Yomitan Village, where the beach where the US military landed is located, village officials and others offered a moment of silence for those who lost their lives. In addition, at a temple in Nara City that has a memorial tower for the victims of the cargo-passenger ship "Awa Maru," which was sunk by a US military submarine on April 1, 80 years ago, a memorial service was held with the participation of surviving family members.
2025-04-01 19:20:00
On the first day of the new fiscal year, induction ceremonies were held all over the country. In each location, new members of the workforce were seen with a variety of thoughts in their hearts, such as hope and a sense of mission. Meanwhile, among companies, there are moves to raise starting salaries one after another in order to attract talent, and there are also moves to review transfer systems. We look at the current state of people who will be starting a new life in fiscal 2025, and the companies and organizations that welcome new employees.
2025-04-01 19:14:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, a police car and truck that were parked on the side of a national highway in Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido, while enforcing a traffic violation were rear-ended by another truck, injuring three men, including a police officer.
2025-04-01 19:03:00
As bills to amend the Basic Act on Disaster Management and other laws to strengthen disaster prevention systems are being deliberated in the House of Representatives, Minister of Disaster Management Sakai called for understanding for their early passage, saying that the bills will promote cooperation between the government and motivated and capable volunteer groups, leading to improved support for disaster victims.
2025-04-01 19:01:00
Late on the night of the 31st, a body was found in a closet in a house in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, and a 21-year-old suspect living in the house was arrested on suspicion of abandoning a body. The body was confirmed to be that of a 16-year-old high school girl from Tokyo who had been reported missing. According to investigators, the girl had told her family that she was "going to meet someone she met through an online game," and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-04-01 18:56:00
On the 31st of last month, a third-party committee established by Fuji Television and its parent company determined that a former female announcer had been sexually assaulted by Nakai Masahiro in the course of her work, and severely criticized the company's culture of low awareness of human rights and the responsibility of its management. Fuji Television has made measures to prevent recurrence and has demonstrated its commitment to respecting human rights and compliance, but it remains unclear when sponsors will resume their commercials, which have been suspended. Here is a summary of each company's response.
2025-04-01 18:53:00
On the first day of the new fiscal year, induction ceremonies were held all over the country. In each location, new members of the workforce were seen with a variety of thoughts in their hearts, such as hope and a sense of mission. Meanwhile, among companies, there are moves to raise starting salaries one after another in order to attract talent, and there are also moves to review transfer systems. We look at the current state of people who will be starting a new life in fiscal 2025, and the companies and organizations that welcome new employees.
2025-04-01 18:44:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, in Sakae, the center of Nagoya City, a car ran onto the sidewalk and hit pedestrians, injuring seven people, including children. Police arrested the driver in his 70s on the spot and are investigating the circumstances at the time in detail.
2025-04-01 18:41:00
The nation's first ordinance to prevent customer harassment, such as nuisance behavior from customers, known as "customer harassment," came into effect in Tokyo and other areas on the 1st, and companies and local governments in the city are taking measures to combat the problem.
2025-04-01 18:40:00
An entrance ceremony was held at Ayasato Elementary School, which was temporarily closed due to the forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, and the new students attended the ceremony wearing haori and hakama.
2025-04-01 18:26:00
Regarding the disclosure of government documents related to Moritomo Gakuen, the Ministry of Finance is expected to decide on the 2nd to disclose over 400 documents, including emails between the Kinki Finance Bureau and the Ministry of Finance headquarters detailing the details of the land transaction with the school.
2025-04-01 17:40:00
According to a prefectural summary based on resident registrations in cities and towns, the population of four municipalities in the Oku-Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rains last September, fell by 9.3% in the one year and two months between January of last year, when the earthquake occurred, and March 1st. We have summarized the movements in the Oku-Noto region one year and three months after the earthquake.
2025-04-01 17:18:00
On March 31, a third-party committee established by Fuji Television and its parent company determined that a former female announcer had been sexually assaulted by Nakai Masahiro in the course of her work, and severely criticized the management's responsibility and the corporate culture behind the incident. Fuji Television President Kenji Shimizu expressed his recognition that in order to turn the company around, it is important to establish an attitude of respecting human rights and compliance through the preventive measures announced on the 31st.
2025-04-01 16:51:00
The number of patients reported so far this year from medical institutions nationwide for whooping cough, a disease that mainly infects children and causes severe coughing, is 4,100, exceeding the total for the whole of last year. If an infant becomes infected, the disease can become severe, so experts are calling for "it is important to get the regular vaccination as soon as possible after the baby is two months old."
2025-04-01 15:46:00
In regards to the case two years ago at Oizumi Elementary School attached to Tokyo Gakugei University in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, where a sixth-grade student was forced to transfer schools due to bullying, a third-party committee set up by the university has compiled a report stating that the school's inappropriate response allowed the bullying to continue and led to a serious situation.
2025-04-01 15:45:00
As crimes committed by radicalized individuals or small groups without belonging to any specific organization - so-called "loan offenders" - become a threat to public safety, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has reorganized its Public Security Bureau and launched a new division on the 1st to be dedicated to dealing with these crimes.
2025-04-01 15:18:00
On the morning of the 1st, flames and smoke briefly emerged from the power panel in the power room at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture. According to Tokyo Electric Power Company, the fire has been put out and there is no impact on the outside, and fire departments and others are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-04-01 14:58:00
In a case involving a violation of the Construction Business Act in which a 49-year-old suspect who oversaw multiple unscrupulous renovation businesses and had been flaunting his flashy lifestyle while calling himself a "super salaryman" was arrested for carrying out construction work without a license, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has rearrested the suspect on suspicion of repeated unlicensed construction work, and has also arrested a senior executive believed to be his close aide.
2025-04-01 14:30:00
Late on the night of March 31, a body was found in a closet in a house in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, and police arrested a 21-year-old suspect living in the house on suspicion of abandoning a body. According to investigators, the body is believed to be that of a female high school student from Tokyo who had been reported missing. Police believe that the body may have been linked to the girl through an online game, and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-04-01 14:29:00
On the first day of the new fiscal year, induction ceremonies were held all over the country. In each location, new members of the workforce could be seen with a variety of thoughts in their hearts, such as hope and a sense of mission.
2025-04-01 14:28:00
Regarding the doubling of the Cabinet Office's disaster prevention staff this year, Minister of Disaster Management Sakai emphasized his intention to thoroughly implement "pre-disaster prevention" measures by strengthening local efforts and taking measures to minimize damage through the expansion of the system.
2025-04-01 14:14:00
The death toll in Myanmar from the massive earthquake that hit central Myanmar has now exceeded 2,000. Although support is pouring in from various countries, rescue efforts remain difficult as the affected areas are widespread.
2025-04-01 13:57:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, a report was received that a car had hit several people in Sakae, the center of Nagoya City, and according to the fire department, seven people, including children, are believed to have been injured so far. The police are currently investigating the situation at the time in detail.
2025-04-01 13:49:00
In an investigation report released on March 31 by a third-party committee set up by Fuji Television and its parent company, a female announcer who was found to have been "sexually assaulted as an extension of her job" by Nakai Masahiro made a statement on the 1st saying, "What is lost can never be regained. I sincerely hope that this kind of thing will disappear not only from the media industry, but from society as a whole."
2025-04-01 13:35:00
A certified broadcasting holding company was established on April 1st, through the merger of four Nippon Television Network Corporation affiliates. With the nation's population declining and media diversification progressing, the merger aims to improve operational efficiency and promote joint program production.
2025-04-01 13:12:00
On the 31st of last month, a military spokesman said that the death toll from the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar had exceeded 2,000. There are still many areas in the area where rescue efforts have yet to progress, raising concerns that the damage could spread further.
2025-04-01 13:07:00
Nippon Television has apologized for intentionally editing a segment of its variety show "Monday Late Show" broadcast in March to make it appear as if a woman from China who was interviewed on the street had said, "In China, we eat crows."
2025-04-01 12:52:00
In a case involving a violation of the Construction Business Act in which a 49-year-old suspect who oversaw multiple unscrupulous renovation businesses and had been flaunting his flashy lifestyle while calling himself a "super salaryman" was arrested for carrying out construction work without a license, the Metropolitan Police Department has rearrested the suspect on suspicion of repeated unlicensed construction work, and has also arrested a senior executive believed to be his close aide.
2025-04-01 12:47:00
Newly hired employees in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, were presented with their appointment letters and expressed their determination to work towards reconstruction.
2025-04-01 12:44:00
On the morning of the 1st, a power panel in a building near the switchyard for the external power supply at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture caught fire and emitted flames and smoke. The fire has already been extinguished and there is no impact on the outside, so the fire department and Tokyo Electric Power Company are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-04-01 12:25:00
With the start of the new fiscal year, systems that affect our daily lives will be changing. Support for working people will be strengthened to enable both men and women to balance work with childcare and elderly care, and social security systems such as pensions and medical care will be changed.
2025-04-01 11:51:00
Late on the night of March 31, a body was found in a closet in a house in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, and police arrested a 21-year-old suspect living in the house on suspicion of abandoning a body. According to investigators, the body is believed to be that of a female high school student from Tokyo who had been reported missing. Police believe that the body may have been linked to the girl through an online game, and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-04-01 11:46:00
The new fiscal year began on April 1st, and more than 40 newly hired employees in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, which was hit by forest fires, have been issued their appointment letters.
2025-04-01 10:28:00
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto announced that the second auction for the government's stockpiled rice, which began on March 26, had been won in its entirety, with the average winning bid price being 20,722 yen per 60 kilograms, excluding consumption tax. This was 495 yen lower than the first bid.
2025-04-01 10:02:00
The government has put together a draft of a new plan for strengthening the nation's infrastructure from next fiscal year. Following the road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, the plan will include measures to deal with aging infrastructure, with the total cost of the plan exceeding 20 trillion yen.
2025-04-01 09:44:00
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto announced that the second auction for the government's stockpiled rice, which began on the 26th of last month, had all 70,000 tons that were eligible for the auction had been sold, with the average winning bid being 20,722 yen per 60 kg, excluding consumption tax. This was 495 yen lower than the first auction. The selling price at supermarkets and other stores will be determined based on the winning bid price, as well as the costs of subsequent milling and transportation. Stockpiled rice that was sold in the first auction has already begun to be sold in stores, and the focus is on whether the release of the 210,000 tons, including the second auction, onto the market will lead to a stabilization of rice prices, which have continued to soar.
2025-04-01 09:30:00
In the early hours of the 1st, a room in a prefectural housing complex in Kumano Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, was completely burned down, and two bodies were found in the ruins. Another woman was also confirmed dead after collapsing outside the building. According to the police, they have not been able to contact the three family members living in the room since the fire, so the police are working to confirm their identities and are investigating the details of the fire.
2025-04-01 09:22:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate in February was 2.4%, an improvement of 0.1 percentage point from the previous month.
2025-04-01 08:38:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate in February was 2.4%, down 0.1 percentage point from the previous month.
2025-04-01 08:31:00
The national average job availability ratio for February of this year was 1.24, down 0.02 points from the previous month. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare stated, "Many companies are experiencing labor shortages, but the impact of rising prices and utility costs continues to curb new job openings."
2025-04-01 08:30:00
Late last month on the 31st, a body was found in a closet in a house in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, and police arrested a 21-year-old man who lives in the house as a suspect on suspicion of abandoning a body. According to investigators, the body is believed to be that of a teenage girl who had been reported missing, and there were multiple stab wounds. Police are working to confirm the identity of the body and are investigating the details of the incident.
2025-04-01 07:48:00
In the early hours of the 1st, a room in a prefectural housing complex in Kumano Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, was completely burned down, and two bodies were found in the ruins. The death of another woman who was found collapsed on the premises was also confirmed. Police and firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire and the details of the situation.
2025-04-01 07:46:00
Tobu Tojo Line had suspended services on some sections due to a personal injury accident, but services resumed on the entire line just after 7:30 a.m.
2025-04-01 07:34:00
New damage estimates for a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough. How should we interpret these estimates? And what is needed to reduce damage? We spoke to an expert on disaster information, tsunamis, and disaster-related deaths who has participated in the discussions as a member of a national working group.
2025-04-01 06:45:00
With the start of the new fiscal year, systems that affect our daily lives will be changing. Support for working people will be strengthened to enable both men and women to balance work with childcare and elderly care, and social security systems such as pensions and medical care will be changed.
2025-04-01 06:43:00
On the 31st, a third-party committee set up by Fuji Television determined that the incident between Nakai Masahiro and a female announcer was "an extension of work-related sexual violence," and concluded that the board members bear heavy responsibility. Fuji Television plans to verify the facts and take strict disciplinary action against those involved.
2025-04-01 06:28:00
Due to a fatal accident that occurred at Shimoitabashi Station, Tobu Tojo Line has suspended services on both up and down lines between Ikebukuro Station and Wakoshi Station since just after 6:00 a.m.
2025-04-01 06:18:00
In response to the decline in the number of people driving manual cars, from April 1st, when obtaining a regular driver's license at a driving school, even those wishing to obtain a manual car license will, as a general rule, receive practical training in an automatic car.
2025-04-01 06:14:00
From April 1 of the new fiscal year, changes will be made to the social security system, including pensions and medical care. Pension payments will be increased from the previous fiscal year, but because measures have been taken to keep the increase lower than the rate of wage increases, the amount will actually decrease.
2025-04-01 06:12:00
In principle, people who quit their jobs for personal reasons were not able to receive unemployment benefits from the national employment insurance for two months, but from April 1, this period will be shortened to one month. The aim is to create an environment where people can search for new jobs with peace of mind.
2025-04-01 06:06:00
The Child Care and Family Care Leave Act has been revised, and from April 1st, it will be possible to take leave for a child's injury or illness, as well as for graduation and entrance ceremonies, etc. Support for working people will be strengthened by extending the exemption period from overtime work.
2025-04-01 05:54:00
On the 31st of last month, a military spokesman said that the death toll from the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar had exceeded 2,000. There are still many areas in the area where rescue efforts have yet to progress, raising concerns that the damage could spread further.
2025-04-01 05:49:00
A new law that includes measures to combat the declining birthrate will come into force on the 1st, strengthening support measures for pregnant women and couples raising children. The government hopes that by creating an environment in which people who wish to have children can easily give birth and raise them, it will lead to an increase in the birthrate.
2025-04-01 05:27:00
On March 31, the government released a new damage estimate for the Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake, projecting a worst-case death toll of 298,000, a small reduction from the previous estimate and falling short of the disaster mitigation goal of "reducing the number of deaths by roughly 80% over 10 years." The government plans to support local efforts, including by periodically checking the progress of disaster prevention measures.
2025-04-01 05:24:00
On April 1, a revised law came into force, requiring social media operators to take prompt action to those who are victimized by slanderous and libelous online posts. The issue is whether strengthening measures imposed on operators can reduce the damage.
2025-04-01 05:02:00
On April 1, the first ordinance in the country to prevent customer harassment, such as nuisance behavior from customers, also known as "customer harassment," came into effect in Tokyo and other areas. The city has made it the responsibility of customers, employees, and businesses to take measures to prevent customer harassment, and hopes to encourage measures to be taken.
2025-04-01 04:59:00
April 1 marks one year and three months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Over 13,000 people are living in temporary housing built in Ishikawa Prefecture for earthquake victims, and the prefecture and local governments have decided to continue efforts to prevent isolation and provide support for the reconstruction of their lives.
2025-04-01 04:56:00
On the 31st, it was announced that the forest fire in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, was "under control" as there was no longer any risk of it spreading. A man who was the first to report the fire to the fire department spoke to NHK in an interview, saying, "The fire started out small, but the strong winds caused it to spread quickly."
