2025-05-13 23:19:00
A third-party committee that investigated the bullying of two female junior high school students in Kumamoto City, in which a classmate scammed money out of them, has compiled a report stating that "it is presumed that the perpetrators mind-controlled and dominated the students over a long period of time."
2025-05-13 21:59:00
Last September, the body of a teenage girl was found in a mountainous area of Yamagata Prefecture, and police arrested a 36-year-old suspect on suspicion of kidnapping a minor after he had taken the girl in a car about three weeks earlier. The suspect had previously been arrested and indicted on charges of aiding and abetting the suicides of four people he had met on social media, and police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the girl's death.
2025-05-13 20:54:00
On the 13th, what appeared to be an unexploded bomb was found at the site of a demolished building at Hiroshima University's Kasumi Campus in Hiroshima City. According to the police, it was believed to be a shell from the former Japanese military, and the Self-Defense Forces took measures to prevent it from exploding and removed it from the university at around 7:30 pm.
2025-05-13 20:44:00
Two years ago, water containing PFAS, a type of organic fluorine-containing chemical compound some of which are considered hazardous, leaked from the U.S. Yokota Air Base, and following the announcement by the U.S. that it had been stored in an improper manner, a council made up of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and other organizations requested more information.
2025-05-13 20:43:00
A music instructor in his 30s was arrested for taking an elementary school girl he met through social media to a hotel and sexually assaulting her.
2025-05-13 20:39:00
The minutes of a meeting held last month between the Speaker and Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representatives of the House of Councillors and representatives of each political party to discuss how to ensure a stable succession to the throne have been made public, in which the Liberal Democratic Party expressed the view that the proposal to adopt male descendants of former imperial family members in the male line should be limited to men aged 15 or over.
2025-05-13 19:55:00
On the 13th, the director of the Himeyuri Peace Memorial Museum, who attended a prefectural assembly study session, criticized LDP Senator Nishida Masashi for apologizing and retracting his own remarks regarding the explanation of the Himeyuri Tower, which commemorates the souls of female students who died in the Battle of Okinawa, saying that "in essence, he has not retracted his remarks."
2025-05-13 19:51:00
On the 13th, a third-party committee of the Hyogo Prefecture announced the results of its investigation into data that was allegedly from the official computer of a former bureau director who prepared a document accusing Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture and was made public on the Internet. The committee stated that the data "is recognized to be identical to information held by the prefecture." The prefecture then filed a complaint with the police for alleged violation of the Local Public Service Act, alleging that the information had been leaked.
2025-05-13 19:48:00
On the 11th, a woman was stabbed in the back and died on the street in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City, and a third-year junior high school student was arrested on suspicion of murder. It was discovered that the woman had multiple stab wounds on her body, some of which reached her heart and lungs. The police believe that there was a strong intent to kill her and are investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-13 18:42:00
On the 13th, a third-party committee of the Hyogo Prefecture announced the results of its investigation into data that was allegedly from the official computer of a former bureau director who prepared a document accusing Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture and was made public on the Internet. The committee stated that the data "is recognized to be identical to information held by the prefecture." The prefecture then filed a complaint with the police for alleged violation of the Local Public Service Act, alleging that the information had been leaked.
2025-05-13 18:35:00
A group of people involved in a bill that sets rules for infertility treatments that use sperm and eggs donated by third parties held a press conference in Tokyo and called for the bill to be amended, saying, "We support the need for the bill, but there are risks in limiting those who can receive medical treatment to those in legal marriages."
2025-05-13 18:15:00
On the 11th, a woman was stabbed in the back and died on the street in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City, and a third-year junior high school student was arrested on suspicion of murder. Interviews with investigators revealed that there were multiple stab wounds on the woman's body. Police believe there was a strong intent to kill and are investigating the details.
2025-05-13 17:57:00
A former kindergarten staff member was arrested by the Osaka Prefectural Police on suspicion of violating the Child Pornography Prohibition Law for taking surreptitious photos of three boys and students living in the Kansai region and elsewhere in the changing room of a lodging facility in Kagawa Prefecture. During questioning, he stated that he "started taking surreptitious photos about five years ago," and police are investigating the possibility that he may have been illegally selling the videos on social media.
2025-05-13 17:56:00
On the 13th, a third-party committee of the Hyogo Prefecture announced the results of its investigation into data that was allegedly from the official computer of a former bureau director who prepared a document accusing Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture and was made public on the Internet. The committee stated that the data "is recognized to be identical to information held by the prefecture." The prefecture then filed a complaint with the police for alleged violation of the Local Public Service Act, alleging that the information had been leaked.
2025-05-13 17:42:00
Eight people in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures who died after the Noto Peninsula earthquake have been certified as having died from disaster-related causes. The number of disaster-related deaths from the Noto Peninsula earthquake has risen to 364, bringing the total number of deaths, including direct deaths, to 592.
2025-05-13 17:37:00
On the afternoon of the 13th, six students at a junior high school in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, complained of feeling unwell after a science experiment in which hydrogen sulfide was generated, and were treated at a hospital. All symptoms were believed to be mild.
2025-05-13 17:34:00
A 21-year-old gang member was arrested for attaching license plates from another vehicle to a stolen car to conceal the fact that it was stolen. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that an auto repair company in Saitama Prefecture may have been arranging multiple stolen cars with disguised license plates to gang members.
2025-05-13 17:33:00
It was discovered that in a Gifu Prefecture preliminaries for fencing, which was a competition for the National High School Inter-High, one of the athletes from the same high school was asked by an official to intentionally lose in a match. It was believed that this was done to ensure that both of the athletes qualified to compete, and the Gifu Prefectural High School Athletics Federation declared the match "unfair" and invalidated it, with a rematch scheduled soon.
2025-05-13 17:26:00
As the Tokyo Metropolitan Government encourages people to use boats as a convenient means of transportation for commuting and other purposes, a new regular ferry service will begin operating between Gotanda and Tennozu Isle from the 14th.
2025-05-13 17:09:00
It has been learned that the Nobel Committee, which selects the Nobel Peace Prize, is planning an event on the theme of nuclear disarmament in Japan in July of this year. Chairman Friedness is also considering visiting Hiroshima and Nagasaki, apparently with the aim of increasing momentum for nuclear disarmament to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings.
2025-05-13 16:54:00
On the afternoon of the 13th, a fire broke out at a house in Hannan City, Osaka, and a woman in her 70s who lived there was slightly injured. Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
2025-05-13 16:36:00
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force announced that it will conduct joint training with the South Korean Marine Corps for the first time in June. It is believed that the aim is to deepen security cooperation with North Korea and other issues in mind.
2025-05-13 16:32:00
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has announced that it will conduct surface-to-ship missile firing training at a firing range in Hokkaido in June, the first such training to be conducted domestically this fiscal year.
2025-05-13 16:23:00
According to an interview with a person involved in the investigation, a former kindergarten staff member in Tokushima Prefecture was arrested by the Osaka Prefectural Police on suspicion of violating the Child Pornography Prohibition Law for taking surreptitious photos of three boys and students in the changing room of a lodging facility in Kagawa Prefecture. The police are investigating the possibility that he may have illegally sold the photos he took on social media.
2025-05-13 16:16:00
In a case where a couple in their 70s were found dead in a house in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture, and their high school-aged grandson, who lived with them, was arrested on suspicion of murdering his grandfather, it was learned from an interview with an investigator that the grandson stated to police questioning that he "wanted to kill someone." As he gave vague statements about why he attacked his grandparents, the police are carefully investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.
2025-05-13 15:10:00
On the afternoon of the 13th, several students at a junior high school in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, complained of feeling unwell during a science experiment in which hydrogen sulfide was generated, and at least six students have been treated at hospitals so far. All symptoms appear to be mild.
2025-05-13 14:59:00
A meeting was held to bring together senior investigators who are acting as commanders in the investigation into the anonymous, mobile crime group "Tokuryu." National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoshinobu Kusunoki stated, "We must immediately identify and dismantle the core individuals and the illegal business model," and ordered the police to pool their resources to implement strategic measures.
2025-05-13 14:51:00
On the 13th, what appeared to be an unexploded bomb was found at the site of a demolished building at Hiroshima University's Kasumi Campus in Hiroshima City. Police have restricted the area and are working with the Self-Defense Forces to check whether there is any risk of explosion.
2025-05-13 14:43:00
At Shiraoka City Hall in Saitama Prefecture, where the building was rendered unusable due to a fire, the system for handling resident information has been restored, and many services, including the issuance of certificates, have resumed at a temporary counter from the 13th.
2025-05-13 14:40:00
Regarding whooping cough, a disease that mainly infects children and causes persistent, severe coughing, the number of patients reported by medical institutions nationwide in the week ending on the 4th of this month was 1,746, a decrease of more than 400 from the previous week, but the epidemic continues.
2025-05-13 14:18:00
On the 13th, a third-party committee of the Hyogo Prefecture announced the results of its investigation into data that was allegedly from the official computer of a former bureau director who prepared a document accusing Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture and was made public on the Internet. The committee stated that the data "is recognized to be identical to information held by the prefecture." The prefecture then filed a complaint with the police for alleged violation of the Local Public Service Act, alleging that the information had been leaked.
2025-05-13 14:05:00
Regarding Lumpy Skin Disease, an infectious cattle disease whose outbreak was confirmed for the first time in Japan last year, an expert committee of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has indicated its intention to strengthen measures against the disease, such as allowing prefectures to order the disposal of infected cattle.
2025-05-13 13:50:00
The Japanese Red Cross Society's national conference was held in Tokyo on the 13th, with the Empress and female members of the Imperial family in attendance.
2025-05-13 13:09:00
Regarding the next director of Fuji Television's parent company, while a major shareholder investment fund is proposing its own candidates, the company plans to decide on a new director proposal this month. Regarding this, Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Company President Kiyoto Saito, who serves as an outside director, expressed the opinion that the selection should be made carefully, including the proposal from the fund.
2025-05-13 12:50:00
On the 12th, a 22-year-old suspect was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of hit-and-run after he ran over a woman crossing the street in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo with his car and then fled the scene. The woman was killed when she was hit by another truck immediately afterwards, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-13 12:47:00
In an investigation into the case of an 80-year-old woman who was stabbed in the back and killed on the street in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City on the 11th, a male junior high school third-year student who was arrested on suspicion of murder said during police questioning that he "wanted to go to a juvenile detention center." Prior to the incident, the parents had consulted the police about the student running away from home, and the police believe that the student had been growing dissatisfied with his home environment, and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-13 12:21:00
As rice prices continue to rise, Minamiuonuma City in Niigata Prefecture, known as a rice-producing area, has been receiving a flood of donation applications for the hometown tax system, which offers new rice harvested this fall as a gift. Interviews with the city have revealed that the city has already stopped accepting reservations for at least 30 items, having reached the planned shipping volume.
2025-05-13 12:19:00
According to the police, at around 10:20 a.m. on the 13th, a report was received that "something resembling a bomb was found underground after a building was demolished" at Hiroshima University's Kasumi Campus in Minami-ku, Hiroshima City. The police are restricting people from approaching the site. The object found at the site was approximately 90 cm long and 25 cm in diameter, and they are currently checking with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces to see if it poses any risk of explosion.
2025-05-13 12:18:00
In an investigation into the case of an 80-year-old woman who was stabbed in the back and killed on the street in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City on the 11th, a male junior high school third-year student who was arrested on suspicion of murder said during police questioning that he "wanted to go to a juvenile detention center." Prior to the incident, the parents had consulted the police about the student running away from home, and the police believe that the student had been growing dissatisfied with his home environment, and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-13 12:07:00
A 54-year-old Chinese suspect was arrested on suspicion of buying heated tobacco products and other items from a group of Japanese people who were using credit cards stolen from people sleeping on trains to make large purchases of goods, knowing that they would be involved in crime. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the heated tobacco products and other items purchased are believed to have been sent to China, but when questioned, the suspect stated that "I didn't know where they were coming from."
2025-05-13 11:54:00
On the morning of the 13th, an accident occurred on the Hanshin Expressway in Konohana Ward, Osaka, involving three vehicles, including a tourist bus and a dump truck, and one man was injured and taken to the hospital.
2025-05-13 11:45:00
At around 10:37 a.m. on the 13th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 3 was observed in Fukushima, Tochigi, and Ibaraki prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2025-05-13 11:32:00
Regarding the issue of some of the documents related to Moritomo Gakuen being missing from the new disclosure by the Ministry of Finance in April, Finance Minister Kato reiterated his view that the documents were missing in the process of destroying records of negotiations with the school eight years ago, and stated his view that it is inappropriate to destroy public documents, which are the property of the people.
2025-05-13 11:12:00
According to the police, just before 10 a.m. on the 13th, an accident involving three vehicles, a tourist bus, a dump truck, and a passenger car, occurred on the outbound lane of the Hanshin Expressway Route 5 Bayshore Line in Konohana Ward, Osaka. One person was injured in the accident and taken to the hospital, but the exact extent of their injuries is not known. The accident occurred on a straight road with good visibility and three lanes on each side, and the police are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident in detail.
2025-05-13 11:05:00
At around 10:37 a.m. on the 13th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 3 was observed in Fukushima, Tochigi, and Ibaraki prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
2025-05-13 05:34:00
It has been learned that the Nobel Committee, which selects the Nobel Peace Prize, is planning an event on the theme of nuclear disarmament in Japan in July of this year. Chairman Friedness is also considering visiting Hiroshima and Nagasaki, apparently with the aim of increasing momentum for nuclear disarmament in line with the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings.
2025-05-13 05:30:00
In the case of the death of an 80-year-old woman who was stabbed in the back on the street in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City on the 11th of this month, a knife believed to be the murder weapon was seized from the home of a male junior high school student who was arrested on suspicion of murder. He admitted to the charges during questioning and said something to the effect that "it didn't matter who it was," so police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-13 00:19:00
At around 11:54 pm on the 12th, an earthquake measuring 3 on the Richter scale was observed in Hokkaido and Aomori Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
