Public Smartphones for All Staff: Reforming Work Styles in Harima Town, Hyogo
Harima Town in Hyogo Prefecture plans to distribute public smartphones to all teachers and staff in its elementary and junior high schools to enhance safety and reform work styles.
The First in the Nation: Hyogo Prefectural Police Abolish 'Essay' in Recruitment Exams for University Students
The Hyogo Prefectural Police have decided to abolish the essay component in their recruitment exams for university students starting from the fiscal year 2026, aiming to lower barriers for applicants as competition decreases.
Car collides with median strip, killing 2, and 1 receiving treatment in Hyogo, Ono on National Route 175
A car accident in Hyogo's Ono city resulted in the deaths of a man in his 70s and a teenage girl, while another teenage girl is being treated for injuries.
Candidate Withdraws from Politics After Losing Election, Leaving the Party: Okada from Hyogo District 7
Okada Satoru, a centrist candidate who lost in the House of Representatives election in Hyogo District 7, announced his retirement from politics after leaving his party during a speech at a Democrat meeting.
Police Officer Accused of Aggressive Driving: 'My Child Cried from Sudden Braking, Which Made Me Angry'
A police officer in Hyogo Prefecture was charged with violating traffic laws for aggressive driving, allegedly stating that his child's crying after sudden braking provoked his actions.
Officer Suspected of Embezzling Colleague's Wallet; Side Job as Escort Driver Also Revealed
A police officer in Hyogo Prefecture has been accused of embezzling a wallet belonging to a colleague, which contained about 90,000 yen, and was subsequently found to have been working illegally as an escort driver.
Hyogo Prefecture to Forgive 66.2 Billion Yen in Debts as Forestry Project Fails
Hyogo Prefecture is set to write off 66.2 billion yen in debts related to a forestry project that has effectively failed due to declining timber prices and increasing foreign imports.
Test Alarm Misrepresented in Apps; Citizens Point Out Mistakes to Meteorological Agency
Citizens in Japan alerted the Meteorological Agency to incorrect disaster warnings displayed by weather apps after a test alarm was mistakenly issued.
Former Hyogo Prefecture General Affairs Director Sent for Prosecution over Suspected Leak of Private Information
The former director of general affairs in Hyogo Prefecture has been sent for prosecution for allegedly leaking private information of a deceased former regional bureau director.
Hyogo Prefecture, struggling financially, designated as "Borrowing Authority" for the first time in 14 years, to control investment projects
Hyogo Prefecture has announced a budget plan for the fiscal year 2026, indicating a return to borrowing status due to financial strain.
The ‘Matsumoto Party’ – Disturbances in Himeji's House of Representatives Election, Won by 43-Year-Old Former Deputy Mayor
Yamada Motoyasu, a former deputy mayor of Himeji at age 43, won the election in Hyogo's 11th district previously held by seasoned politician Matsumoto Takaaki, raising concerns among local supporters over candidate selection.
"The Super Large Hurricane of the LDP and the Windbreak of the Osaka Restoration Party" Hyogo 6th District, a First Seat for the New Party
The LDP dominated the recent elections in Hyogo's 6th district, securing a win, while the Osaka Restoration Party maintained its presence and the newly established party achieved its first seat.
Center-right alliance suffers complete defeat in Hyogo's electoral districts, strong public sentiment to support Prime Minister Takaichi
The center-right alliance suffered a complete defeat in the electoral districts of Hyogo Prefecture during the recent House of Representatives election, often attributing their loss to strong support for Prime Minister Takaichi.
More Votes than Voters? Nishinomiya, Hyogo and Morioka Show Similar Discrepancies
Discrepancies in vote counts were reported in Nishinomiya and Morioka during the recent elections, with the number of counted votes surpassing the voter turnout by 118 and 90 votes respectively in different categories.
Finding a wallet in a convenience store toilet... A Self-Defense Force member who took 700,000 yen was dismissed for disciplinary reasons
A Self-Defense Forces member in Japan was dismissed for stealing 700,000 yen from a wallet left in a convenience store toilet.
Aoyama Shigeteru of the Liberal Democratic Party wins in Hyogo District 8, overcoming candidates from the centrist and Ishin parties
Shigeteru Aoyama of the Liberal Democratic Party has secured victory in Hyogo's 8th district, traditionally a stronghold for Komeito, defeating candidates from centrist and Ishin parties.
Shigeru Aoyama of the Liberal Democratic Party is confirmed to win in Hyogo's 8th district, defeating the new candidates from the center and the Communists after Komeito's withdrawal
Shigeru Aoyama of the Liberal Democratic Party has secured his election victory in Hyogo's 8th district, overcoming a competitive field comprising former candidates and new contenders.
"What will happen is unknown" The party that catches the "wind" in urban areas of Hyogo District 6
Hyogo District 6 is a competitive electoral district where winners often change with each House of Representatives election, and while the LDP is currently favored, campaigns are struggling to gauge the shifting urban voter sentiment.
Appealing Relationship with a 'Popular Person': Four Candidates Compete in Hyogo District 9
In the upcoming House of Representatives election in Hyogo District 9, four candidates, including a long-serving Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) member and a former centrist alliance member, are vying for the seat, emphasizing their connections with influential figures.