2025-04-25 20:41:00
TBS Television, which has been investigating the reality of dining out between employees and people in the entertainment industry, has revealed that there have been four cases in the past where the company's response was inadequate after announcers were groped or otherwise assaulted by program guests.
2025-04-25 20:40:00
Okinawa Governor Tamaki explained that despite being informed by the prefectural police that two U.S. Marines had been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman, he did not make the information public, saying, "This was out of consideration for the feelings of the victim, who did not want the incident to be made public."
2025-04-25 20:15:00
On the 25th, the public prosecutor's office decided not to indict three men, including the branch manager of a company in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, that operates a gas business and other businesses, who were arrested for illegally obtaining customer data from a company that had proposed a takeover.
2025-04-25 19:37:00
The song was written to mourn the members of the Himeyuri Student Corps who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa, and had not been sung since then, but it has been revived by students in the high school choir and will continue to be sung.
2025-04-25 19:37:00
On the 25th, it will be 20 years since the derailment of the JR Fukuchiyama Line, in which 107 people were killed. It was a day to reaffirm our commitment to railway safety, and at a memorial service held at the accident site, bereaved families and JR West officials mourned the victims.
2025-04-25 19:27:00
Twenty years have passed since the derailment of the JR Fukuchiyama Line, and there is a growing sense of crisis among local railways that loss-making routes are becoming the norm and that manpower shortages will affect safety. Among these, JR Shikoku is promoting the introduction of digital technology to overcome this difficult situation.
2025-04-25 19:06:00
The Golden Week holidays are about to begin, but the cold front in the sky is expected to make the atmospheric conditions very unstable in northern and eastern Japan on the 26th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other violent gusts of wind, as well as sudden heavy rain.
2025-04-25 19:02:00
On the 25th, it will be 20 years since the derailment of the JR Fukuchiyama Line, in which 107 people were killed. It was a day to reaffirm our commitment to railway safety, and at a memorial service held at the accident site, bereaved families and JR West officials mourned the victims.
2025-04-25 19:01:00
The government has published the results of its compilation of detection status of PFAS, an organic fluorine compound some of which are considered harmful, in groundwater and rivers across the country in fiscal year 2023, revealing that concentrations exceeding the provisional national guideline values were detected at 242 locations in 22 prefectures. Measures are being taken at all locations, such as calling for people not to consume PFAS as drinking water, but most of the emission sources have not been identified, and the Ministry of the Environment will continue to work to understand the situation.
2025-04-25 18:51:00
Twenty years have passed since the derailment of the JR Fukuchiyama Line, and there is a growing sense of crisis among local railways that loss-making routes are becoming the norm and that manpower shortages will affect safety. Among these, JR Shikoku is promoting the introduction of digital technology to overcome this difficult situation.
2025-04-25 18:33:00
The Ministry of the Environment announced that genetic testing of a spotted seal found dead on the 18th of this month in Nemuro, Hokkaido, had detected the highly infectious and highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. This is the first time that the avian influenza virus has been detected in a seal in Japan.
2025-04-25 18:32:00
This year's long holiday will be a "hopping holiday" that includes weekdays if it falls according to the calendar. In a web survey of 5,000 people conducted by a private research company, 37.3% of people answered that they would "spend the holidays at home," which is more than last year and the year before.
2025-04-25 18:25:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency's study group has compiled a report that includes the introduction of new advisories and warnings, in anticipation of a large-scale eruption that would cause large amounts of volcanic ash to fall over a wide area.
2025-04-25 18:24:00
Tokyo Governor Koike has announced that she will not appeal the Tokyo District Court ruling ordering the metropolitan government to investigate the birth parents of a man who was switched with another baby 67 years ago. This ruling is now final, and the metropolitan government will now investigate the birth parents.
2025-04-25 18:16:00
Three racehorses participating in the "Ban'ei Horse Racing" event hosted by Obihiro City in Hokkaido were confirmed to be infected with equine influenza, leading the city to cancel the race, which was scheduled to be held for three days from the 26th.
2025-04-25 18:14:00
On the 25th, it has been one week since an earthquake measuring a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale was observed in Nagano Prefecture. Although the number of earthquakes measuring 1 or higher on the Japanese seismic intensity scale has decreased significantly, the Japan Meteorological Agency continues to urge people to be on the lookout for earthquakes with large tremors, and to take precautions such as checking stockpiles and emergency supplies.
2025-04-25 18:11:00
Kyoto Notre Dame University in Kyoto City has announced that it will stop recruiting students from next academic year onwards, citing a continuing lack of enrollment due to the declining birthrate and other factors. The university is expected to close after 2029, when students who enrolled this spring graduate.
2025-04-25 18:10:00
Ahead of Greenery Day on the 4th of next month, the award ceremony for the Green Academic Award, which is given to those who have made outstanding contributions to research into plants and nature conservation, was held, with the Emperor and Empress in attendance.
2025-04-25 18:00:00
This year's long holiday will be a "hopping holiday" that includes weekdays if it falls according to the calendar. In a web survey of 5,000 people conducted by a private research company, 37.3% of people answered that they would "spend the holidays at home," which is more than last year and the year before.
2025-04-25 17:41:00
On the 25th, Tokyo Electric Power Company transported the nuclear fuel debris experimentally removed from Unit 2 of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a research facility in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture. Detailed analysis of the debris' properties and condition will be carried out over the next year to year and a half.
2025-04-25 17:39:00
The first meeting of experts was held to consider policy for implementing "child death reviews" nationwide, which would analyze the circumstances and causes of death of children who die in accidents and other incidents and use the results to develop preventive measures.
2025-04-25 17:38:00
TV Asahi Chairman Hiroshi Hayakawa is expected to take over as the new chairman of the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association (JBA), succeeding Ryunosuke Endo, who resigned as chairman following a series of scandals surrounding Nakai Masahiro's involvement with women.
2025-04-25 17:34:00
As the price of rice continues to rise, there has been an increase in cases of travelers purchasing rice overseas and bringing it back to Japan at Narita Airport. The country's Plant Protection Station is urging people to be aware that an inspection certificate is required to bring rice into Japan.
2025-04-25 17:32:00
The deadline for submitting comments on a report on a literature survey conducted by two Hokkaido municipalities in preparation for the selection of a final disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste" has closed. National government officials have indicated that they intend to compile a response in the future to the opinion from the prefecture calling for a review of the selection method.
2025-04-25 17:29:00
On the 25th, it will be 20 years since the derailment of the JR Fukuchiyama Line, in which 107 people were killed. It was a day to reaffirm our commitment to railway safety, and at a memorial service held at the accident site, bereaved families and JR West officials mourned the victims.
2025-04-25 17:14:00
The Ministry of Defense has taken new disciplinary action against 114 people, including senior officers of the Self-Defense Forces, for violating rules regarding the handling of "specially designated secret" information related to national security.
2025-04-25 16:55:00
On the morning of the 25th, a fire broke out at a warehouse near an elementary school in Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, and 14 children were taken to the hospital after complaining of feeling unwell. All symptoms were mild.
2025-04-25 16:30:00
In a lawsuit filed against online retailer Amazon by a seller claiming that insufficient measures against counterfeit goods had led to a drop in sales, the Tokyo District Court ruled that "it was gross negligence to remove the entire page, including genuine products, without investigating the counterfeit goods," and ordered Amazon Japan to pay 35 million yen in damages.
2025-04-25 16:16:00
Environment Minister Asao will visit Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture, for two days to coincide with the memorial ceremony for Minamata disease victims to be held on the 1st of next month, and will hold talks with a total of 10 groups representing patients and victims. This follows an incident at a talk following last year's memorial ceremony, when an Environment Ministry employee turned off the microphone while a group was speaking. Minister Asao said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, "I would like to ensure that we have enough time to listen carefully to what everyone has to say."
2025-04-25 16:10:00
On the 25th, it will be 20 years since the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment, in which 107 people were killed. A memorial service will be held at the accident site, and it will be a day to pledge once again to railway safety.
2025-04-25 16:07:00
In February of this year, the prosecutor's office decided not to indict the executive director of the Fukuoka Stock Exchange, who was arrested for attempting to secretly photograph a high school girl.
2025-04-25 16:03:00
On the 22nd of this month, two men broke into a motorcycle repair and sales shop in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture, and stole motorcycle mufflers, tires, and other items worth 3 million yen. The entire crime, which took just five minutes, was captured on the store's security camera.
2025-04-25 15:44:00
Three years have passed since the tourist boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, and local residents are conducting safety inspections of tourist boats as they prepare to set sail for the season.
2025-04-25 15:29:00
Tokyo Governor Koike has announced that she will not appeal the Tokyo District Court ruling ordering the metropolitan government to investigate the birth parents of a man who was switched with another baby 67 years ago. This ruling is now final, and the metropolitan government will now investigate the birth parents.
2025-04-25 15:25:00
The Imperial Household Agency announced that the Emperor sent a telegram to the Papal Acting Head of the Roman Catholic Church to convey his condolences for the death of Pope Francis.
2025-04-25 14:54:00
On the morning of the 25th, fish landings took place for the first time in approximately one year and four months at the fishing port in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
2025-04-25 14:52:00
The government has published the results of its compilation of detection status of PFAS, an organic fluorine compound some of which are considered harmful, in groundwater and rivers across the country in fiscal year 2023, revealing that concentrations exceeding the provisional national guideline values were detected at 242 locations in 22 prefectures. Measures are being taken at all locations, such as calling for people not to consume PFAS as drinking water, but most of the emission sources have not been identified, and the Ministry of the Environment will continue to work to understand the situation.
2025-04-25 14:49:00
The first meeting of the relevant ministerial council to strengthen support for the so-called "employment ice age" generation was held, and Prime Minister Ishiba called for consideration of support measures such as asset formation and housing security, in anticipation of the aging of the "employment ice age" generation in the future.
2025-04-25 14:22:00
It has been learned that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has informed the man who was switched with another baby 67 years ago that it will not appeal the ruling of the Tokyo District Court ordering the metropolitan government to investigate the birth parents of the man. This means that the ruling ordering the metropolitan government to investigate the birth parents is now final.
2025-04-25 13:39:00
On the 25th, it will be 20 years since the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment, in which 107 people were killed. A memorial service will be held at the accident site, and it will be a day to pledge once again to railway safety.
2025-04-25 13:35:00
The government has published the results of its compilation of detection status of PFAS, an organic fluorine compound some of which are considered harmful, in groundwater and rivers across the country in fiscal year 2023, revealing that concentrations exceeding the provisional national guideline values were detected at 242 locations in 22 prefectures. Measures are being taken at all locations, such as calling for people not to consume PFAS as drinking water, but most of the emission sources have not been identified, and the Ministry of the Environment will continue to work to understand the situation.
2025-04-25 13:26:00
Some sections of the JR Ou Main Line, which connects Akita and Yamagata prefectures, were closed due to the heavy rains in July last year, but after restoration work was completed, the line resumed operation on the 25th for the first time in nine months.
2025-04-25 13:15:00
Amid a series of troubles involving unscrupulous renovation companies, such as those offering free inspections and tricking people into signing unnecessary construction contracts, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department held a seminar to prevent such damage and urged people not to sign any contracts on the spot, even if they show up unexpectedly.
2025-04-25 13:08:00
Regarding the case in which a U.S. Marine Corps soldier was referred to prosecutors this month on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in Okinawa Prefecture, Defense Minister Nakatani expressed his intention to meet with the new U.S. ambassador to Japan, George Glass, soon to urge him to prevent a recurrence.
2025-04-25 12:38:00
According to the fire department, a fire broke out in a building near Misasa Elementary School in Misasa-cho, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, just before 11:00 a.m. on the 25th. The fire has been mostly put out, but several children have reportedly complained of feeling unwell. In the schoolyard, children were seen covering their mouths with handkerchiefs, and firefighters were seen questioning them.
2025-04-25 12:32:00
A 28-year-old suspect of Uzbekistan nationality was arrested last month for breaking into an apartment in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward and injuring a resident, a woman in her 70s.
2025-04-25 12:30:00
On the 24th, a car traveling on a road on a levee in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, crashed into a floodgate on the side of the road, killing four people. As the accident occurred on a straight road with good visibility, the police believe that the driver made a mistake in driving for some reason, and are currently investigating the details of the accident, such as the speed the car was traveling at the time.
2025-04-25 12:15:00
On the 25th, it will be 20 years since the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident, in which 107 people were killed. A memorial service was held at the accident site, where bereaved families and JR West officials mourned the victims.
2025-04-25 12:11:00
Japan's net emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide in fiscal 2023 are expected to fall 4.2% from the previous fiscal year to 1,017 million tons, the lowest since calculations began. The Ministry of the Environment says the country is on a direct path to achieving its goal of reducing emissions to zero by 2050.
2025-04-25 12:03:00
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has announced that it will begin work early next month to salvage the hull of a minesweeper that caught fire and sank while sailing off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture last year.
2025-04-25 11:48:00
On the 25th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism began an audit of post offices under the Trucking Business Act regarding the issue of Japan Post not properly conducting roll calls to check whether delivery staff had been drinking.
2025-04-25 10:32:00
The first meeting of the relevant ministerial council to strengthen support for the so-called "employment ice age" generation was held, and Prime Minister Ishiba called for consideration of support measures such as asset formation and housing security, in anticipation of the aging of the "employment ice age" generation in the future.
2025-04-25 08:53:00
The first meeting of the relevant ministerial council to strengthen support for the so-called "employment ice age" generation was held, and Prime Minister Ishiba called for consideration of support measures such as asset formation and housing security, in anticipation of the aging of the "employment ice age" generation in the future.
2025-04-25 05:17:00
It has become clear that at least 4,800 children of Japanese nationality are attending international schools, not compulsory education schools, in Tokyo's 23 wards. Local governments are being forced to deal with the increasing number of children attending these facilities at this time.
2025-04-25 05:04:00
On the 25th, it will be 20 years since the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment, in which 107 people were killed. A memorial service will be held at the accident site, and it will be a day to pledge once again to railway safety.
2025-04-25 04:52:00
On the 24th, a car traveling on a road on the bank of the Tenryu River in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, crashed into a water gate on the side of the road, and according to the police, all four male passengers were confirmed dead. The police are investigating the possibility that the driver may have made a mistake in driving for some reason.
2025-04-25 00:27:00
According to JR East, JR Yokosuka Line services were suspended on all lines between Kurihama Station in Yokosuka City and Tokyo Station in both directions due to a fatal accident, but services resumed at 12:18 a.m.
