2025-05-27 22:23:00
His Majesty the Emperor viewed a special exhibition showcasing Tsutaya Jusaburo, a publisher who introduced many popular ukiyo-e artists and writers to the world during the Edo period.
2025-05-27 21:08:00
In the case of the whistleblower document of Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture, the prefecture's third-party committee confirmed that the former Director of General Affairs had leaked private information of the former director who created the document to a prefectural assembly member, and announced the results of its investigation that concluded that it was highly likely that the leak was done under the orders of Governor Saito and others. The prefecture imposed a disciplinary punishment of a three-month suspension on the former Director of General Affairs. Meanwhile, Governor Saito has once again denied the allegations, stating, "My understanding remains that I did not give any instructions."
2025-05-27 20:24:00
An interview with the city revealed that of the 7,800 or so "special zone private lodgings" and hotels that have been approved or licensed by Osaka City, 690 have the same addresses as other facilities. It is believed that the same facilities are being counted twice due to accommodation businesses not filing notifications when they go out of business, and experts point out that "this means that it will be impossible to accurately grasp the number of people who can stay in the city."
2025-05-27 20:11:00
On the morning of the 27th, an explosion occurred at a construction site for a new apartment building in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, leaving 10 people slightly injured, and the blast caused damage to nearly 40 surrounding buildings. According to investigators, a flammable gas cylinder buried underground may have been damaged during construction, causing the leaked gas to ignite, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-27 20:10:00
In a trial last June in Kumamoto City where a man backed up his car at over 70 km/h, hitting and injuring two female pedestrians, the Kumamoto District Court found that the man was guilty of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury, and sentenced the 24-year-old defendant to 12 years in prison.
2025-05-27 19:34:00
Regarding the political funding issue of the LDP faction, former Abe faction executive and former Policy Research Council Chairman Shimomura revealed in a witness summoned to the House of Representatives Budget Committee that after the refunds were canceled in the former Abe faction, he told the faction chairman, former Prime Minister Abe, and the accounting officer that there were voices calling for the resumption of the refunds from his faction. However, he stated that he was not aware that he had ever ordered the resumption of the refunds.
2025-05-27 19:29:00
In the case of the whistleblower document of Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture, the prefecture's third-party committee confirmed that the former Director of General Affairs had leaked private information of the former director who created the document to a prefectural assembly member, and announced the results of its investigation that concluded that it was highly likely that the leak was done under the orders of Governor Saito and others. The prefecture imposed a disciplinary punishment of a three-month suspension on the former Director of General Affairs. Meanwhile, Governor Saito has once again denied the allegations, stating, "My understanding remains that I did not give any instructions."
2025-05-27 19:28:00
A 54-year-old company president was arrested for illegally reselling tickets to the opening series of the Major League Baseball season in Japan, in which Shohei Ohtani played. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that he illegally resold more than 60 tickets and made a profit of more than 20 million yen.
2025-05-27 19:22:00
On the evening of the 26th, a Chinese oceanographic research vessel was spotted operating without prior consent in the exclusive economic zone around Okinotorishima, the southernmost point of Japan. The research vessel has since left the waters, but the Japan Coast Guard will continue to be on alert in the surrounding area.
2025-05-27 19:16:00
In a trial last June in Kumamoto City where a man backed up his car at over 70 km/h, hitting and injuring two female pedestrians, the Kumamoto District Court found that the man was guilty of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury, and sentenced the 24-year-old defendant to 12 years in prison.
2025-05-27 19:01:00
A 54-year-old company president was arrested for illegally reselling tickets to the opening series of the Major League Baseball season in Japan, in which Shohei Ohtani played. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that he illegally resold more than 60 tickets and made a profit of more than 20 million yen.
2025-05-27 18:49:00
In order to promote the recycling of soil removed in decontamination efforts after the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and its final disposal outside the prefecture, a meeting was held with all Cabinet members as members, and a basic policy was compiled that included the government taking the lead in creating precedents, such as recycling the soil on the grounds of the Prime Minister's Official Residence. Meanwhile, when NHK conducted a survey of the nation's 47 prefectures last month, not a single prefecture answered that they would "accept" or "accept under certain conditions" for either final disposal or recycling.
2025-05-27 18:24:00
A 62-year-old son was arrested for abandoning the body of his elderly mother in a house in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. He is said to be denying the charges during questioning.
2025-05-27 18:22:00
On the morning of the 27th, an explosion occurred at a construction site for a new apartment building in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, leaving 10 people slightly injured, and the blast caused damage to nearly 40 surrounding buildings. According to investigators, a flammable gas cylinder buried underground may have been damaged and ignited, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-27 18:11:00
On the 27th, just after 11:00 a.m., three male workers collapsed during a house demolition project in Sakai City, Osaka, and were taken to the hospital, one of whom is in a coma. Police and firefighters are currently investigating the details of the incident, as work to remove asbestos was being carried out at the site.
2025-05-27 18:09:00
As energy prices continue to rise, it has been revealed that the Japan Fair Trade Commission has conducted on-site inspections of six companies selling diesel to transport companies and other businesses in Kanagawa Prefecture on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act by forming a cartel to illegally raise sales prices.
2025-05-27 18:00:00
Regarding the political funding issue of the LDP faction, former Abe faction executive and former Policy Research Council Chairman Shimomura revealed in a witness summoned to the House of Representatives Budget Committee that after the refunds were canceled in the former Abe faction, he told the faction chairman, former Prime Minister Abe, and the accounting officer that there were voices calling for the resumption of the refunds from his faction. However, he stated that he was not aware that he had ever ordered the resumption of the refunds.
2025-05-27 17:59:00
A lawsuit was filed in the Supreme Court by recipients alleging that the gradual cuts in welfare payments since 2013 were illegal, and the recipients asked for the cuts to be revoked, saying, "Please consider our difficult lives." The ruling is expected to be handed down on June 27th, and a unified decision on whether the cuts are illegal is expected to be made.
2025-05-27 17:58:00
On the morning of the 27th, an explosion occurred at a construction site for a new apartment building in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, leaving 10 people slightly injured, and the blast caused damage to nearly 40 surrounding buildings. According to investigators, a flammable gas cylinder buried underground may have been damaged and ignited, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-27 17:52:00
Regarding the issue of online teaching materials from the company that operates "Katekyo no Try," which contained false statements about Minamata disease, such as "The terrifying thing about this disease is that it is hereditary," Environment Minister Asao said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 27th, "It is extremely unfortunate that this situation has come about," and revealed that he had asked the company to explain the circumstances.
2025-05-27 17:45:00
In a trial last June in Kumamoto City where a man backed up his car at over 70 kilometres per hour, hitting and injuring two female pedestrians, the Kumamoto District Court found that the man was guilty of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury, and sentenced the 24-year-old defendant to 12 years in prison.
2025-05-27 17:42:00
In the case of the whistleblower document of Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture, the prefecture's third-party committee confirmed that the former Director of General Affairs had leaked private information of the former director who created the document to a prefectural assembly member, and announced the results of its investigation that concluded that it was highly likely that the leak was done under the orders of Governor Saito and others. The prefecture imposed a disciplinary punishment of a three-month suspension on the former Director of General Affairs. Meanwhile, Governor Saito has once again denied the allegations, stating, "My understanding remains that I did not give any instructions."
2025-05-27 17:31:00
A 54-year-old company president was arrested for illegally reselling tickets to the opening series of the Major League Baseball season in Japan, in which Shohei Ohtani played. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that he illegally resold more than 60 tickets and made a profit of more than 20 million yen.
2025-05-27 17:06:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the whistleblower document of Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito, the prefecture's third-party committee announced the results of its investigation, stating that it was highly likely that the leak was made under the orders of Governor Saito and others, after acknowledging that the former director of the general affairs department leaked private information of the former director-general who created the document to a prefectural assembly member. However, Governor Saito once again denied the allegations, stating, "My understanding remains that I did not give any instructions."
2025-05-27 16:46:00
Three years ago, in the case of the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe in Nara City, the seventh "pretrial arrangement procedure" was held to narrow down the evidence and issues before the trial of defendant Tetsuya Yamagami, who was indicted on charges of murder and other crimes, and the defendant himself also attended. According to a person involved, the court has indicated a plan to hold the first trial on October 28th of this year, but the date of the trial has not been decided.
2025-05-27 16:45:00
In May, an elderly woman was stabbed to death on the street in Chiba City, and a male junior high school student was arrested on suspicion of murder. In this case, prosecutors began "evaluation detention" on the 27th to examine the student's criminal responsibility.
2025-05-27 16:38:00
The epidemic of erythema infectioides, commonly known as fifth disease, continues, with the number of patients reported from medical institutions nationwide in the week up to the 18th of this month reaching a record high of 2.05 per medical institution. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has called for pregnant women to take special precautions against infection, such as washing their hands and wearing masks.
2025-05-27 16:37:00
At a meeting of top officials from the criminal investigation divisions of police forces across the country, National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoshinobu Kusunoki ordered the strengthening of investigations into crimes such as fraud committed by anonymous, mobile crime groups, as well as measures against stalking and other crimes that could develop into serious crimes.
2025-05-27 16:31:00
On the morning of the 27th, an explosion occurred at a construction site for a new apartment building in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, leaving 10 people slightly injured, and the blast caused damage to nearly 40 surrounding buildings. According to investigators, a flammable gas cylinder buried underground may have been damaged and ignited, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-27 16:30:00
Regarding the Trump administration's move to revoke Harvard University's accreditation to accept international students, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Abe stated his intention to ask universities in Japan to consider support measures such as accepting students in preparation for the situation in which the move is implemented in the future.
2025-05-27 16:28:00
The hull of a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper that caught fire and sank while sailing off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture last year is set to be salvaged next week.
2025-05-27 16:05:00
In regards to the issue surrounding the incriminating documents against Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito, the prefecture's third-party committee has determined that the former director of the general affairs department leaked private information of the former bureau chief who prepared the documents to a prefectural assembly member, and has announced the results of its investigation which concluded that it is highly likely that the leak was made at the direction of Governor Saito and others.
2025-05-27 16:02:00
As energy prices continue to rise, it has been revealed that the Japan Fair Trade Commission has conducted on-site inspections of six companies selling diesel to transport companies and other businesses in Kanagawa Prefecture on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act by forming a cartel to illegally raise sales prices.
2025-05-27 15:11:00
On the evening of the 26th, a Chinese oceanographic research vessel was spotted operating without prior consent in the exclusive economic zone around Okinotorishima, the southernmost point of Japan. The research vessel has since left the waters, but the Japan Coast Guard will continue to be on alert in the surrounding area.
2025-05-27 15:10:00
In regards to the issue surrounding the incriminating documents against Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito, the prefecture's third-party committee has determined that the former director of the general affairs department leaked private information of the former bureau chief who prepared the documents to a prefectural assembly member, and has announced the results of its investigation which concluded that it is highly likely that the leak was made at the direction of Governor Saito and others.
2025-05-27 15:04:00
On the morning of the 27th, an explosion occurred at a construction site for a new apartment building in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, leaving 10 people slightly injured. It is believed that an underground gas pipe was damaged and ignited, and at least 38 buildings, including surrounding homes and stores, were damaged by the blast. The Metropolitan Police Department and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-27 14:36:00
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 May 18 was 2,299, more than 500 more than the previous week, the highest number ever.
2025-05-27 14:35:00
Regarding the optional system of separate surnames for married couples, Leader Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People has indicated his intention to submit a bill to amend the Civil Code to introduce the system to the Diet as early as the 28th.
2025-05-27 14:25:00
The target retail price for the stockpiled rice being released this time is 2,000 yen (excluding tax) per 5 kg. Here we take a look at how they plan to achieve this 2,000 yen price in this video explanation.
2025-05-27 14:13:00
In regards to the issue surrounding the incriminating documents against Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito, the prefecture's third-party committee has determined that the former director of the general affairs department leaked private information of the former bureau chief who prepared the documents to a prefectural assembly member, and has announced the results of its investigation which concluded that it is highly likely that the leak was made at the direction of Governor Saito and others.
2025-05-27 13:48:00
Regarding the Trump administration's move to revoke Harvard University's accreditation to accept international students, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Abe stated his intention to ask universities in Japan to consider support measures such as accepting students in preparation for the situation in which the move is implemented in the future.
2025-05-27 13:07:00
On the morning of the 27th, three male workers collapsed during a house demolition project in Sakai City, Osaka, and were taken to the hospital. The police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident, as work to remove asbestos was being carried out at the site.
2025-05-27 12:59:00
On the morning of the 27th, an explosion occurred at a construction site in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, injuring 10 people. The Metropolitan Police Department and fire department are investigating the details of the incident, as it is possible that an underground gas pipe was damaged.
2025-05-27 12:55:00
In a case where a US Marine Corps corporal was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run after injuring four people in a car crash on a national highway in Naha City and then leaving the scene, it was discovered that the corporal's car had crashed into the side of the road just before the crash, and then crashed into another car due to the impact. The corporal is also suspected of drunk driving, but the police are currently investigating the case in detail as he stated during questioning that "I thought the alcohol had worn off."
2025-05-27 12:53:00
JR Hokkaido has been hit by a series of safety management problems since last year, and accidents have occurred even after it reported improvement measures. In response to this, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has become the first railway company in Japan to implement an "enhanced safety inspection system" that will conduct continuous and intensive safety inspections, and began inspections on the 27th.
2025-05-27 12:51:00
In order to promote the recycling of soil removed during decontamination following the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and its final disposal outside the prefecture, a meeting was held with all Cabinet ministers as members, and a basic policy was compiled that includes the government taking the lead in creating precedents, such as recycling the soil on the grounds of the Prime Minister's Official Residence.
2025-05-27 12:22:00
In a case where more than 80 members of a fraud group were arrested for operating fake side job sites and dating sites using "sakura" (fakes) and defrauding people who registered on them of cash, the Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 41-year-old suspect who is believed to be a leader of the group. The Metropolitan Police Department and others are continuing their investigation, estimating that the damage caused by the group to be more than 10,000 people nationwide and amounting to 5.3 billion yen.
2025-05-27 12:21:00
As energy prices continue to rise, it has been revealed that the Japan Fair Trade Commission has conducted on-site inspections of six companies selling diesel to transport companies and other businesses in Kanagawa Prefecture on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act by forming a cartel to illegally raise sales prices.
2025-05-27 11:56:00
On the morning of the 27th, an explosion occurred at a construction site in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, injuring eight people. The Metropolitan Police Department and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident, as it is possible that an underground gas pipe was damaged.
2025-05-27 11:53:00
At around 11:00 a.m. on the 27th, the police were notified through the fire department that "three people collapsed when a generator was used during the demolition of a building in Minami-ku, Sakai City, Osaka." According to the police, the three are unconscious, and the police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-27 11:52:00
A 54-year-old company president was arrested for illegally reselling tickets to the opening series of the Major League Baseball season in Japan, in which Shohei Ohtani played. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that he illegally resold more than 60 tickets and made a profit of more than 20 million yen.
2025-05-27 11:43:00
The epidemic of whooping cough, which mainly infects children and causes persistent severe coughing, continues. According to the National Institute for Health and Risk Management, the number of patients reported by medical institutions nationwide in the week ending May 18 was 2,299, 507 more than the previous week, the highest number ever.
2025-05-27 11:30:00
The government has revised its priority plan to address the issue of loneliness and isolation. In light of the current situation in which suicides among children and students are becoming more serious, the plan includes measures such as promoting the creation of various places for children to go, such as children's centers and children's cafeterias, so that support can be provided in the community.
2025-05-27 10:49:00
The government has revised its priority plan to address the issue of loneliness and isolation. In light of the current situation in which suicides among children and students are becoming more serious, the plan includes measures such as promoting the creation of various places for children to go, such as children's centers and children's cafeterias, so that support can be provided in the community.
2025-05-27 10:34:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, at around 9:30 a.m. on the 27th, a report was received of an explosion at a construction site in Higashi-Kasai, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo. The incident was on the grounds of a convenience store, and black smoke was rising from near what appeared to be a construction vehicle. Over 20 vehicles, including fire engines, were deployed to the scene to extinguish the fire. There are also reports of people who were injured and others who were unable to escape in time, and firefighters are currently investigating. The incident occurred in a residential area lined with apartment buildings, located right next to Kasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line.
2025-05-27 10:04:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, at around 9:30 a.m. on the 27th, a report was received of an explosion at a construction site in Higashi-Kasai, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo. The incident was on the grounds of a convenience store, and black smoke was rising from near what appeared to be a construction vehicle. Over 20 vehicles, including fire engines, were deployed to the scene to extinguish the fire. There are also reports of people who were injured and others who were unable to escape in time, and firefighters are currently investigating. The incident occurred in a residential area lined with apartment buildings, located right next to Kasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line.
2025-05-27 05:23:00
On the evening of the 26th, a Chinese oceanographic research vessel was spotted operating without prior consent in the exclusive economic zone around Okinotorishima, the southernmost point of Japan. The research vessel has since left the waters, but the Japan Coast Guard will continue to be on alert in the surrounding area.
2025-05-27 05:19:00
Regarding the bill related to pension system reform, the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan have reached an agreement in principle to amend the bill to include measures to raise the basic pension. The leaders of the three parties are expected to formally agree on this on the 27th, aiming to pass the bill through the House of Representatives this week.
2025-05-27 05:11:00
While the government is trying to ensure that people with disabilities can live in the area of their choice, a national review committee has been launched by experts and people with disabilities to discuss the functions and roles of large-scale "residential facilities" where people with severe intellectual disabilities live.
2025-05-27 04:36:00
JR East has announced that it will extend the operation period of the special express train "Kaiji 70", which runs between Kofu Station and Tokyo Station in the early morning on weekdays, from the end of next month to the end of September this year.
