A middle school teacher in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, arrested on suspicion of indecent acts against a teen girl
A middle school teacher in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, has been arrested on suspicion of committing indecent acts against a teenage girl.
‘Three days is not enough’ - The risk of insufficient support; Preparing for the Nankai Trough Earthquake
Concerns arise about inadequate disaster preparedness for the anticipated Nankai Trough earthquake, especially regarding medical and logistical support in affected areas.
Bullying confirmed in toilet video at special needs school; investigation committee points to 'sexual violence'
An investigation has confirmed bullying involving the filming of a disabled student in a toilet, labeling the act as sexual violence and criticizing the school's response.
Katsuya Okada's election poster 'China' - Man sent documents for pasting paper pieces
A man has been sent documents for allegedly pasting a paper with 'China' on Katsuya Okada's election poster in Mie Prefecture, Japan, raising questions of election law violations and political misconduct.
Large-scale power outage in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, affecting 140,000 households; Kintetsu suspends operations
A large-scale power outage in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, has affected approximately 140,000 households, with Kintetsu train services also temporarily suspended.
Why Did It Happen in Clear Waters? Toba, Mie Collision Incident, Cargo Ship Did Not Sound Horn
In Mie Prefecture, a cargo ship collided with a fishing boat, resulting in two deaths and several injuries, sparking an investigation into why the incident occurred in clear visibility conditions.
Collision Accident Off Toba, Mie: Deck Officer of Cargo Ship Arrested on Charges of Negligent Homicide
A deck officer from a cargo ship involved in a collision off the coast of Toba, Mie, has been arrested on charges of negligent homicide and endangerment.
Possible Collision of Two Vessels Off Toba, Mie; One Person Heart-Stopped, One Missing
A cargo ship reportedly collided with a fishing vessel off the coast of Toba, Mie Prefecture, leading to one person in cardiac arrest and another missing.
Midway: Katsuya Okada Expected to Lose in Mie District 3, Not Standing for Proportional Representation
Katsuya Okada, a former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, is expected to lose in Mie District 3 and is not standing for proportional representation in the upcoming elections.
Overcoming Pressure During Wartime to Win Elections 25 Times: The Voting Philosophy Advocated by Yoshio Ozaki
Yoshio Ozaki, a significant figure in Japanese democracy, highlights the importance of voter participation in a special election in Ise City, Mie Prefecture.
Veteran Aiming for 11th Term Feels Growing Crisis; The Opponent Revives Trauma from ‘Ditch Board’
The article discusses the looming challenge faced by a veteran LDP politician in Mie’s 1st district as they confront a new contender from the Communist Party and a former official from the Center-Right Reform Union, amidst fears stemming from past election traumas.