Passenger Car may have been Driving Wrong Way at High Speed, Collides with Truck, Two People in Critical Condition in Kobe
A car traveling in the wrong direction collided with a truck on the Hanshin Expressway in Kobe, leaving both drivers critically injured.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.