NAGASAKI, Jan 23 (News On Japan) –
At nightfall in Nagasaki City, a automobile slowly turning at an intersection was ran into by a black shadow leaping from the appropriate.

A witness recounted, “I thought it hit a person at first. It seemed to ride over something or hit something. Then I realized a wild boar was running in front of it. It was the boar that got hit.”

After colliding with the automobile, the boar managed to face up and escape into the bamboo thicket beside the street.

The car concerned sustained a dented fender and a gap, presumably from the boar’s tusks, with boar hair trapped in it.

The automobile, bought simply final April, is anticipated to incur restore prices of round 300,000 yen.

Source: ANN

NIKKO, Jan 23 (News On Japan) –
At the Rinnoji Temple in Tochigi Prefecture, preparations for ‘Fuku Mame’ beans for use in subsequent month’s Setsubun competition have begun.

In the principle corridor of Rinnoji Temple, amid the sound of conch shells, monks carried out a purification ritual, swinging their swords over the beans.

This bean-making custom is an annual occasion that historically begins across the interval of ‘Daikan’ (coldest season).

Each Fukumasu (fortunate measuring field) used to comprise the beans is rigorously stamped with ‘Rinnoji Temple’ by the temple’s employees.

Mr. Masanori Shibata of Rinnoji Temple shared, “We prepare these with hopes for a brighter future not only for those connected to Rinnoji but for everyone living in Japan and beyond, regardless of nationality.”

Approximately 300 kilograms of Fuku Mame and a complete of 180 Fukumasu of varied sizes will likely be ready till the day of the Setsubun Festival on February third.

This yr, for the primary time in 4 years, there will likely be a ‘Fortune Scattering’ occasion the place worshippers gathered on the temple will obtain sweets and auspicious objects.

Source: ANN

TOKYO, Jan 23 (News On Japan) –
Matsumoto Hitoshi, of the comedy duo ‘Downtown’, has filed a lawsuit in opposition to the writer Bungeishunju, in search of 550 million yen in damages over an article.

The article in query, printed in ‘Weekly Bunshun’ by Bungeishunju, included a lady’s testimony alleging that Matsumoto led her into sexual acts throughout a consuming celebration.

In response, Matsumoto has sued Bungeishunju, demanding compensation for damages and a correctional article to revive his honor, totaling 550 million yen.

Matsumoto, who has introduced a hiatus to deal with the lawsuit, denies the allegations. His legal professional said, “There is no truth to the sexual acts or coercion as described in the article. We want to clearly assert and prove that there are no facts corresponding to sexual assault.”

Meanwhile, the editorial division of Weekly Bunshun commented, “We have full confidence in our series of articles. We are currently conducting careful investigative journalism, listening to new accusers. We will not be intimidated by the lawsuit and will continue to report matters that need to be reported, as we have done in the past.”

Source: ANN

TOKYO, Jan 23 (News On Japan) –
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) introduced on Monday the modification of 34 ministerial ordinances underneath its jurisdiction, aiming to revise rules that specify the usage of floppy disks as a storage medium

One particular person commented saying, “It’s about time, though there is a sense of nostalgia. Government offices were probably the last ones using them.” Another added, “Using floppy disks now seems anachronistic.”

Digital Minister Taro Kono remarked, “There are instances where floppy disks are still required for submitting documents to the administration. People wonder where they can even buy floppy disks nowadays. Such requirements need to be reviewed promptly.”

Two years in the past, the Digital Agency requested numerous ministries to revise rules mandating functions and different procedures through floppy disks.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has acknowledged, “By June of this year, we aim to eliminate all such analog regulations.”

Source: ANN