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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Four-year prison sentence requested for former teacher involved in child voyeurism shared case, Nagoya District Court

A former elementary school teacher faces a four-year prison sentence for sharing voyeuristic images of underage girls in a criminal case in Nagoya.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Bonds woven since the disaster: The last dispatched staff member from Nagoya to Rikuzentakata after 15 years

This article marks the conclusion of a 15-year support initiative by Nagoya City following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, highlighting the final dispatched staff member's experiences.

Mar 22 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

HAERA in Nagoya's Sakae to Open in June, Featuring One of Japan's Largest Luxury Boutiques

The new HAERA commercial facility in Nagoya's Sakae district is set to open on June 11, featuring Japan's one of the largest luxury boutiques.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Woman dies after being given tequila, man sentenced to 14 years in prison by Nagoya District Court

A man in Japan was sentenced to 14 years in prison after a woman died from acute alcohol poisoning following his extreme intoxication of her with tequila.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

High school students listened to public speeches from all political parties: The atmosphere of the House of Representatives election is more real than on social media

Two high school students in Nagoya attended all public speeches from 11 political parties during Japan's recent House of Representatives election, finding the real-life atmosphere more engaging than information found on social media.

Mar 12 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

No additional witness questioning to be conducted; conclusion expected in July in Wishuma-san's lawsuit

The Nagoya District Court has decided against further witness questioning in the case of Wishuma Sandamali, who died in immigration detention, angling for a conclusion in July.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Family of Nagoya Murder Victim Says 'Don't Give Up' After 26 Years of Activism

The family of a murder victim from Nagoya held a meeting to express their ongoing commitment to seek justice, following the recent arrest of a suspect 26 years after the crime.

Mar 7 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Shoes seized match footprints at the scene in Nagoya woman's murder case

Shoes collected from the home of a suspect in a 1999 murder case in Nagoya match the size of bloody footprints found at the crime scene.

Mar 7 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Sports

The Craze of Marathons in Japan, from Tokyo to Nagoya

Japan has a rich tradition in long-distance athletic races and is currently experiencing a surge in marathon events.

Mar 6 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Robbery Murder in Nagoya: 32-Year-Old Woman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Stealing Over 70 Million Yen in Jewelry

A 32-year-old woman was sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a man in Nagoya, where she stole jewelry valued at over 70 million yen.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Prosecution of the 1999 Murder of a Woman: Suspect Remains Silent, Approached by Car and Visited on Foot

A suspect has been indicted for the murder of Namiko Takaba in 1999, but has chosen to remain silent during proceedings while details of the crime emerge.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The 26-Year-Old Nagoya Woman Murder Case: What Will Be the Court's Points of Contention? Expert Opinions

The Nagoya District Court has initiated proceedings against Kumiko Yasufuku, 69, accused of the 1999 murder of Namiko Takaba, with expert opinions highlighting crucial points for future trials.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

26-Year-Old Nagoya Woman Murder Case: Suspect Charged with Murder in Nagoya District Court

The Nagoya District Public Prosecutor's Office has charged Kumiko Yasufuku, 69, with murder in the 1999 killing of Namiko Takaba in Nagoya.

Mar 5 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

1999 Murder Case of a Woman: Nagoya Prosecutors Expected to Indict Suspect for Murder

The prosecutors in Nagoya are set to indict a suspect in the 1999 murder case of a woman, following the expiration of the suspect's detention period.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Victim's Husband Has Rented the 'Scene' for 26 Years - The 1999 Murder Case of a Woman in Nagoya

The husband of a murder victim continues to rent the apartment where his wife was killed 26 years ago, reflecting on the lingering impact of the tragedy.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Floating Intent to Kill and the Remaining Mysteries: 26 Years with Investigators and Family in the Nagoya Woman Murder Case

The Nagoya woman murder case remains unsolved after 26 years, with a recent arrest renewing interest in the investigation.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The 'Gandhi of Okinawa' Took Photographs of Post-War Ie Island, Exhibition in Nagoya from the 11th

An exhibition featuring photographs taken by anti-war landlord Masakatsu Ahagon, known as the 'Gandhi of Okinawa', showcasing the post-war struggles of Ie Island will be held in Nagoya from the 11th to the 15th.

Mar 4 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Closure of Meitetsu Department Store: Is the Era Changing from 4M to 2M1T? The Key to Commercial Battles is Uniqueness

Meitetsu Department Store in Nagoya closes after 71 years, signaling a shift in the retail landscape from the traditional '4M' model to a new '2M1T' structure with an emphasis on uniqueness.

Feb 28 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

If I understand the motive: Victim's husband speaks out in Nagoya woman's murder case as the psychiatric evaluation detention ends

The husband of a murder victim in Nagoya, whose case dates back to 1999, expressed his unresolved feelings following the end of the suspect's psychiatric evaluation detention.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Completion of psychological evaluation detention for the suspect in the 1999 Nagoya City women murder case

The detention for psychological evaluation of Kumiko Yasufuku, the suspect in the 1999 murder of Namiko Takaba in Nagoya, has concluded, and the prosecutors will determine her criminal responsibility based on the evaluation results.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

First Tripartite Consultation in the 11th Re-trial Request for the Nabari Poisoned Wine Incident

The 11th retrial request for the Nabari poisoned wine incident led to its first tripartite consultation involving the Nagoya High Court, the Nagoya High Public Prosecutor's Office, and the defense team.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reemployment and Significant Salary Reduction Considered 'Unreasonable'; Payment Order Issued to Driving School Following High Court Review

A high court in Nagoya deemed the significant salary reduction for reemployed former driving instructors unreasonable and ordered the school to pay the difference, marking a key decision in employment law regarding post-retirement employment.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nagoya City Science Museum โ†’ FUJI Nagoya Science Museum: Nickname Decided by Naming Rights

Nagoya City announced that the naming rights of the Nagoya City Science Museum will be sponsored by FUJI, a robotics company, leading to a new name starting April.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Ovarian cancer: science discovers how it spreads quickly

Researchers from Nagoya University have uncovered the biological mechanisms behind the rapid spread of ovarian cancer, revealing the crucial role of mesothelial cells in forming protective pathways for cancer cells.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Osaka City's Financial Indicators Considered "Quite Good" Compared to Yokohama and Nagoya, Says Mayor Yoshimura

Osaka City presents its budget proposal for 2026, indicating a significant increase in both revenue and expenditure, projecting an overall balanced situation despite rising expenditures.

Feb 20 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Two Schools, including Tokyo Welfare University, Designated as 'Improvement Guidance Schools' for International Student Management by the Ministry of Education

The Japanese Ministry of Education has designated Tokyo Welfare University and Nagoya Management Short-term University as 'Improvement Guidance Schools' for their inadequate management of international students, following a significant number of withdrawals.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Ryuichi, put on your shoes" - The day when RikuRyuu was formed after lightning struck

The formation of figure skating duo RikuRyuu is recounted, highlighting the journey of skaters Ryuichi Kihara and Riku Miura as they return to their roots in Nagoya for competition preparation.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nana-chan at Nagoya Station to Continue Operation Even After the Departure of Meitetsu Department Store

Nana-chan, a giant mannequin near Nagoya Station, will continue to operate at its current location despite the upcoming closure of the Meitetsu Department Store.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Local talent Yukio Miyachi passes away at 77, known for his Nagoya dialect storytelling

Yukio Miyachi, a beloved local talent known for his Nagoya dialect, passed away at the age of 77 due to myelodysplastic syndrome.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

SRT between Nagoya Station and Sakae: An Engaging Interior Space before the Operation on the 13th

A new surface public transport system, SRT, connecting Nagoya Station and the bustling Sakae district, features an engaging interior and commenced operations on the 13th, following a media trial ride on the 6th.

Feb 6 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Footsteps that Save Homeless People on a Winter Night: Policies Questioned to Eliminate 'Invisible Poverty'

As the upcoming House of Representatives election approaches, discussions focus on policies addressing the struggles of people living in poverty, particularly the homeless, who are often overlooked by society's safety nets.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Sports

Daniel Grassl, star of figure skating: 'My tango at the Olympics'

Daniel Grassl, a top figure skater and fourth place finisher at the Nagoya Grand Prix, reveals his upcoming performance as a tango dancer at the Milano-Cortina Olympics.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

'Hands Nagoya Store' will close on January 11 next year, the largest in the Tokai region

The Hands Nagoya store located at JR Nagoya Takashimaya will close on January 11, 2027, due to the expiration of the building lease, as announced by Sanko Creative Life.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:03 UTC

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