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πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Robbery Murder Case in Aichi's Akai Town: Defendant Sentenced to Life Imprisonment by Nagoya District Court

A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a resident in Aichi's Akai Town in December 2023.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Man Re-arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Arson; Denies Charges in Toyota Murder Case

A man in Toyota City has been re-arrested on suspicion of attempted arson and bodily harm concerning a murder case of his partner, which he denies.

Feb 21 β€’ 07:25 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Arson Suspect Found in Takahama City Hall, Man in His 60s Indicted

A man in his 60s was indicted for arson after setting himself on fire at the Takahama City Hall in Aichi Prefecture, citing his struggles with life and a desire to make a statement about a tax issue.

Feb 16 β€’ 08:20 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"No involvement from other staff" - Aichi/Yatomi Mayor apologizes over bid-related information leak incident

The mayor of Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture, apologized for a leak of bid information connected to a public works project amidst ongoing investigations.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:20 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Adding Tech Ball as an Official Sport in the Asian Games at the Request of OCA

The Asian Games organizing committee has officially added Tech Ball as a sport for the upcoming games in Aichi Prefecture, following a request from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

Feb 13 β€’ 06:57 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Aichi Prefecture's Yatomi City Director Suspected of Leaking Bidding Amounts; Contractor to Be Sent Documents as Well

The construction director of Yatomi City in Aichi Prefecture has been arrested for allegedly leaking tender amounts related to public works projects, resulting in undisclosed implications for local bidding fairness.

Feb 12 β€’ 20:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Aichi Prefecture Considers Attracting Integrated Resorts on Prefectural Land at Central Japan International Airport Island, Soliciting Proposals from Operators

Aichi Prefecture has announced the resumption of its consideration to attract integrated resorts, including casinos, on its land at Central Japan International Airport Island.

Feb 12 β€’ 11:45 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Arrest of the Head of the Construction Department in Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture, Suspected of Leaking Bid Amounts for Public Works

The head of the construction department in Yatomi City was arrested for allegedly leaking bid amounts to contractors involved in a public works project.

Feb 12 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Three Officers Suspended for Gambling Mahjong During Duty, Confirmed 300 Times in Investigation

Three police officers from the Aichi Prefectural Police were suspended and sent for prosecution for gambling on mahjong during work hours, confirmed to have played over 300 times.

Feb 6 β€’ 08:10 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Limestone, a National Natural Monument, Possibly Cracked with a Hammer in Toyohashi, Aichi

In Toyohashi, Aichi, officials report that limestone designated as a national natural monument was potentially damaged by being struck with a hammer, prompting the installation of warning signs and a report to the cultural agency.

Feb 5 β€’ 23:13 UTC

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