Completion of 'Cretaceous Dino Mansion' for Fukui Prefectural University Dinosaur Faculty Students in Katsuyama
The 'Cretaceous Dino Mansion', a rental apartment for students of the Dinosaur Faculty at Fukui Prefectural University, has been completed in Katsuyama, Japan, celebrated with a parade and ceremonies.
Five Vietnamese Fishermen Swept Away by Waves, One Rescued in Fukui
Five Vietnamese fishermen were swept away by waves while fishing in Fukui, with one person rescued by helicopter.
Man labeled as 'criminal' prays at the murder scene 40 years later, after being acquitted in retrial
A man wrongfully convicted of murder visits the site of the crime 40 years later to pray after being acquitted in a retrial.
Restriction on Retirement Pay for Governors Who Commit Misconduct: First Ordinance in Prefectures to Be Implemented in Fukui
Fukui Prefecture's assembly unanimously passed an ordinance to limit retirement pay for governors who resign due to misconduct, following a scandal involving former governor Tatsuji Sugimoto.
Former Governor of Fukui, who resigned due to sexual harassment, to return 15 million yen of retirement pay
The former governor of Fukui, who resigned over sexual harassment allegations, has agreed to return 15 million yen of his retirement pay following discussions with the current governor.
Restriction of retirement benefits deemed "appropriate" after dismissal for sexual harassment, former governor of Fukui Prefecture
Fukui Prefecture is proposing a regulation to limit or require the return of retirement benefits for public officials who resign due to scandals classified as 'equivalent to dismissal', following the sexual harassment resignation of former governor Tatsuji Sugimoto.
Inappropriate Remarks in Gubernatorial Election Criticized on SNS, Fukui Prefectural Assembly Chairman Resigns
The chairman of the Fukui Prefectural Assembly, Toshi Miyamoto, resigned after making controversial comments during the gubernatorial election that drew criticism on social media.
Deficiencies in 1600 Road Signs: Investigation Triggered by a Police Report, Refunds for Fines
Fukui Prefectural Police announced that they found deficiencies in road signs at 1600 locations, prompting an investigation that will refund fines to those erroneously penalized.
Former Governor of Fukui Resigns Due to Sexual Harassment, Plans to Return 10 Million Yen of Retirement Pay
Tatsuharu Sugimoto, the former governor of Fukui who resigned over sexual harassment allegations, has expressed his intention to return a portion of his retirement pay.