In this week’s news roundup, we report on a fire at the home of an LDP MP that left two people dead Kuniko Inoguchi. Motohiko Saito, the governor of Hyogo Prefecture, has been criticized again, but he has denied accusations that he violated election laws. Executives at Four Nations Bank have vowed to commit suicide if found guilty of financial misconduct. The funerals of Princess Yuriko and Hashimura Yasumi were held in Tokyo and New York respectively. In sports, the Japanese rugby team was beaten by England.
Liberal Democratic Party congressman and his wife remain in office Whereabouts unknown for After a fire at home
A fire broke out at the home of Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday night, killing two people, police confirmed. One man died at the scene and the other was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital. The body has not yet been identified.
The deceased are believed to be the politician’s 80-year-old husband, Taka Inoguchi, an emeritus professor at the University of Tokyo, and her eldest daughter in her 30s. At about 5 pm, they were captured on surveillance cameras when they entered the apartment building separately. Their whereabouts are still unknown.
Motohiko Saito denies violating election laws
Hyogo Prefecture Governor Motohiko Saito spoke at a press conference on Wednesday and denied accusations that he violated election laws by having a public relations agency conduct campaigning on social media during the recent race for prefectural governor. Under the law, payments for campaigning can be considered vote buying.
Saito said the approximately 700,000 yen he paid to public relations firm Merchu Inc. was a “legitimate payment.” He claimed he paid the company for posters and other merchandise produced for the campaign. Saito returned to his post as governor of Hyogo Prefecture earlier this month despite accusations of power harassment.
Four-nation bank executive vows to ‘kill himself’ if found guilty of financial misconduct
Executives at Four Nations Bank have made a shocking vow to “commit suicide” if found guilty of financial misconduct. The bold declaration was signed by 23 senior officials, including the president, and posted on the bank’s website. The message was clear: uphold the bank’s ethical principles or pay the price with your life.
Princess Yuriko’s funeral was held at Toshimagaoka Cemetery
Princess Yuriko was buried at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Tokyo’s cultural district on Tuesday. Her granddaughter, Princess Akiko, served as the chief mourner at the ceremony, known as the “Renso Ceremony.” Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Noriko, Princess Aiko and other 481 people attended.
As is customary, the emperor and empress, as well as former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko, did not attend. Princess Yuriko, Emperor Naruhito’s aunt, died on November 15 at St. Luke’s International Hospital. At 101 years old, she is the oldest member of the royal family.
Visionary photographer Hashimura Yasumi was pushed to death in New York
The funeral of the visionary Japanese-American photographer An Chen bridge village Sunday in New York. bridge village According to reports, he was pushed to death by a homeless man on the streets of Manhattan at around 8:25 pm on October 22, and unfortunately passed away earlier this month. He is 79 years old.
The suspect was arrested one day after the incident. He was later charged with manslaughter. The two men did not know each other. bridge village Worked for major brands including Coca-Cola, Absolut Vodka and Panasonic, helping to elevate business identity into an art form.
Eddie Jones believes crushing defeat was ‘some experience’ Japan needed
Japan were beaten 59-14 by England at Twickenham on Sunday. It was the third time in four games that they had allowed more than 50 points. However, coach Eddie Jones seems unfazed, arguing, “This is exactly the experience this team needs.” Japan have lost seven of 11 Tests since he took over.
In European men’s football, Kubo scored and assisted in Real Sociedad’s 2-0 Europa League victory over Ajax. Daizen Maeda scored an equalizer for Celtic in their 1-1 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League. Three days ago, compatriot Kyougo Furuhashi scored in the Hoops’ 4-1 win over Hearts. Kaoru Ma (Brighton), Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham), Yuuto Suzuki (Brundby) and Yosuke Furukawa (Golnik Zabrze) also scored this Wednesday.