In order to assist the restoration of liquor companies affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the National Tax Agency has determined to take particular measures to tremendously simplify the procedures for receiving liquor tax refunds.
One month after Haneda Airport collision, the flames unfold from the left engine space | NHK
Today marks one month because the accident that prompted a collision between a Japan Coast Guard plane and a Japan Airlines passenger airplane on the runway at Haneda Airport, inflicting a fireplace. From interviews with the fireplace division who extinguished the fires on each planes, it was newly found that the fireplace was spreading from the left engine space of the Japanese Aircraft.
Three our bodies discovered within the ruins of a home fireplace in Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture | NHK
On the evening of the first, there was a fireplace that utterly destroyed a home in Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the our bodies of three folks had been discovered within the ruins. Police are working to substantiate the id and investigating the reason for the fireplace.
Sanko confectionery manufacturing facility hearth that killed 6 folks in Niigata, 4 executives despatched to prosecutors | NHK
In February 2022, the manufacturing facility of Sanko Seika, a confectionery producer in Niigata Prefecture, burned down and killed six folks. Police ordered 4 executives, together with the corporate’s high administration, to be fired on the 2nd resulting from security administration points. Interviews with folks concerned within the investigation revealed that they’ve determined to ship the case to prosecutors on suspicion of inflicting demise or damage resulting from negligence.
[Ishikawa water supply support/bathing support]In 9 cities and cities together with Wajima metropolis (scheduled for two days) | NHK
Information on water provide assist scheduled for the 2nd in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Toyosu’s ‘Senkyaku Banrai’ Tourist Facility Opens Five Years Late
TOKYO, Feb 02 (News On Japan) –
The Toyosu Market’s vacationer facility, “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai,” has lastly opened its doorways, marking its debut 5 years behind the unique schedule.
Located within the Koto Ward of Tokyo, adjoining to the Toyosu Market, “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai” includes the “Shokuraku Building,” internet hosting 63 eating institutions, and the “Onsen Building,” which incorporates lodging services.
Managed by “Manyo Club,” the ability is anticipated to draw an annual footfall of roughly 2.6 million guests.
At the opening ceremony, Governor Yuriko Koike expressed optimism, stating, “The integration of Toyosu Market’s internal and external areas will generate even greater excitement.”
Initially slated to coincide with the opening of Toyosu Market in October 2018, the launch of the ability was postponed because of the withdrawal of the working firm and hovering building prices.
Source: ANN
Toyama Himi City works at a speedy tempo as solely 20% of catastrophe certificates are issued | NHK
In Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, the place a seismic depth of 5+ was noticed in the course of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, greater than 4,900 purposes have been submitted for catastrophe certificates wanted to obtain help, however solely about 20% have been issued. The metropolis is working at a speedy tempo.
Graveyard of Fishbones Discovered in Wake of Sardine Beaching
HAKODATE, Feb 01 (News On Japan) –
In December 2023, Hakodate, Hokkaido witnessed an uncommon phenomenon: the shores have been inundated with an unlimited variety of sardines. Following this incident, one other peculiar discovery has been made on the similar location—this time, it is an intensive quantity of fish bones and scales.
The space blanketed with these marine remnants is the coast of Hamacho in Hakodate City. City officers confirmed the discover on January 4th.
During the occasion in December 2023, it was estimated that 1000’s of tons of sardines had beached themselves on this coastal stretch. Although efforts have been made to gather a few of the stranded fish, a good portion remained within the sea or on the shore.
It’s believed that the sardines that died close to the coast naturally decomposed, forsaking solely bones and scales. These stays have been then washed ashore, creating the fishy graveyard found by the town workers.
Source: FNN
A person continues to {photograph} briefly remoted areas to create an surroundings the place evacuees can return | NHK
In the Nanaura district of Wajima City, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and briefly grew to become remoted, the variety of folks residing there has decreased to lower than half of the quantity earlier than the earthquake. A person who remained within the space stated, “I wish to create an surroundings the place evacuees can return with out giving up.”
Tomato Price Hike: Poor Harvest Spreads to Ketchup Prices
TOKYO, Feb 01 (News On Japan) –
February is upon us, bringing with it a wave of worth will increase for over 1,000 meals gadgets for the primary time in 4 months, with tomato ketchup and different processed tomato merchandise on the forefront.
According to Teikoku Databank, the variety of meals gadgets slated for a worth hike subsequent month is anticipated to succeed in 1,626, surpassing 1,000 gadgets for the primary time since October final 12 months.
The most noticeable will increase are in tomato-related merchandise like ketchup and pasta sauces, primarily as a result of international heatwave inflicting a big lower in tomato manufacturing.
Kagome will alter the delivery costs of merchandise corresponding to “Kagome Tomato Ketchup” by 8% to 16% and drinks like “Kagome Tomato Juice” and “Kagome Vegetable Life 100” by 6% to 13%.
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ forecast for home vegetable costs in February predicts increased than common costs for onions, napa cabbage, and cabbage. The enhance in onion costs is attributed to diminished shipments brought on by poor progress as a result of heatwave.
Significant meals worth will increase are anticipated in April, in response to the “2024 logistics issue,” with anticipated hikes in logistics prices. “April could see a reach of 3,000 items for the first time in six months,” analysts say, highlighting the impression of rising transportation prices on meals costs.
Source: TBS NEWS


