Maebashi Mayor Ogawa to Explain Scandal at Citizen Dialogue Meeting.
Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture".By Isesaki FM's AI.Maebashi City Mayor Ogawa Akira will provide an opportunity to explain to citizens about the issue of his use of a love hotel with a married city employee. Mayor Ogawa will attend a "Citizens' Dialogue Meeting" to be held in Maebashi City on the 13th, where he will explain the circumstances and listen to citizens' opinions. Since the issue came to light, Mayor Ogawa has refrained from public duties and also missed the Maebashi Festival. At his regular press conference on the 6th, he stated that he would like to create an opportunity to explain the matter directly to citizens.
41-Year-Old Defendant in Maebashi Admits to Killing His Wife at First Trial.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By AI from "Isesaki FM."The first hearing of a 41-year-old defendant charged with murder for strangling his wife to death in Maebashi City was held at Maebashi District Court on the 10th, and the defendant admitted to the charges. The prosecution pointed out that the defendant, finding it difficult to improve his marriage, feared his wife becoming close to others and began to think about wanting to kill her. The defendant allegedly strangled his wife twice after an argument. Meanwhile, the defense argued that the crime was not premeditated, stating that "he was trying to repair his marriage."
Former Deputy Mayor of Fujioka Found Guilty of Bid-Rigging and Other Charges.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By AI from "Isesaki FM."The Maebashi District Court sentenced former Deputy Mayor Hideo Tsukamoto, 58, to one year and six months in prison, suspended for three years, on charges including violating the Anti-Bid Rigging Act for leaking the minimum bid price for renovation work on an elementary school gymnasium commissioned by Fujioka City. The judge noted that "despite his position as Deputy Mayor, he carelessly committed the crime." However, he took into consideration the social sanctions he received, including turning himself in and returning his retirement benefits. In response to the verdict, Mayor Arai commented, "I deeply apologize for damaging public trust in city government, and will strive to prevent this from happening again."
Sasago Tunnel Collapse Victims' Families Briefed; Company President Apologizes.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By AI from "Isesaki FM."In response to the 2012 ceiling collapse accident in the Sasago Tunnel on the Chuo Expressway, which killed nine people, including a man from Takasaki City, Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. held a briefing for the families of those killed in the accident in Tokyo on the 9th. At the start of the meeting, the company's president apologized, saying, "Such an accident must never happen again," and pledged to strengthen safety measures. The briefing was held behind closed doors, and was attended by a total of nine people, including the families of the four men and women who died. The accident occurred on December 2, 2012, when a ceiling collapsed, crushing three vehicles and killing nine people.
September Temperatures in Gunma Up to 3°C Higher Than Average.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By Isesaki FM's AI.The Japan Meteorological Agency has found that the average temperature in Gunma Prefecture in September was approximately 2 to 3 degrees higher than normal. According to the Maebashi Regional Meteorological Observatory, high pressure led to many sunny days in the first and last half of the month, while a front and humid air brought cloudy and rainy days in the middle of the month. Seven locations recorded new September highs, including a maximum temperature of 37°C in Numata. Average temperatures were 26.2°C in Isesaki, 25.9°C in Tatebayashi, and 25.8°C in Maebashi, with 12 locations recording the third-highest temperature ever recorded.
Gunma Prefectural Assembly Approves Supplementary Budget at 3rd Regular Session.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By Isesaki FM's AI.The Gunma Prefectural Assembly's third regular session, held on the 9th, passed the September supplementary budget for this fiscal year's general account, among other items. The supplementary budget, an increase of 7.317 billion yen, is intended to quickly address issues such as U.S. tariffs, rising prices, and extreme heat. A total of 31 proposals were also passed, including the appointment of six members to the Land Use Review Board.
Maebashi Mayor Ogawa Opens Call Center Amid Controversy.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By Isesaki FM's AI.Following the issue of Maebashi City Mayor Ogawa Akira staying at a love hotel with a married city employee, Mayor Ogawa's office announced that it would open a call center to accept opinions and requests regarding the series of reports. Since the news broke, city hall has received approximately 8,000 opinions and complaints, forcing employees to handle matters outside of their normal duties. In response to this situation, the city employee labor union has asked Mayor Ogawa to reduce his workload and take mental health into consideration. Mayor Ogawa's office stated, "We will widely listen to the opinions of our citizens and reflect them in our future activities."
Rash of Air Conditioner and Cable Thefts Prompts Mandatory ID Checks.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By Isesaki FM's AI.Across the country, there have been a series of incidents of air conditioner outdoor units and electrical wires being stolen and resold, and in Gunma Prefecture, there have been numerous incidents of theft of solar power generation cables and outdoor units from public facilities. In response to this increase in such incidents, starting this month, the national government has made identity verification mandatory for transactions of air conditioner outdoor units, electrical wires, and fast metal covers and gratings, regardless of the amount. Buyers are required to verify the identity of the purchaser and keep records, and violations could result in imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to 300,000 yen.
Tamamura Elementary Students Experience Rice Harvesting.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".By Isesaki FM's AI.On the 8th, approximately 70 fifth graders from Tamamura Chuo Elementary School in Tamamura Town experienced rice harvesting in a nearby rice field.As part of a lesson learning about rice cultivation, the students used sickles to carefully harvest the koshihikari rice they had planted themselves in June. Approximately 10 members of Tamamura Town's agricultural cooperative participated in the event, providing instruction on how to use sickles safely and tips for harvesting.
First Trial for Two Vietnamese Defendants in Series of Robberies in Annaka and Other Prefectures.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By AI from "Isesaki FM."Two Vietnamese defendants were charged with robbery and assault, among other crimes, for allegedly breaking into homes in Annaka City and mountainous areas of Fukushima, Tochigi, and Nagano and stealing cash. Their first hearing was held at the Fukushima District Court on the 8th. One defendant largely admitted to the charges, while the other stated, "There is no mistake." The prosecution pointed out that the two men fled their training sites after arriving in Japan as technical intern trainees and repeatedly committed crimes for financial gain, criticizing them as "habitual and malicious." Meanwhile, the defense pleaded for leniency, arguing that they "fled from a harsh training environment and were financially cornered."
July Hail and Strong Winds Cause ¥179 Million in Damages.
Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture."Created by Isesaki FM's AI.On the 8th, the prefecture announced that total damage caused by the hailstorm and strong winds that occurred on July 1st amounted to approximately 179.09 million yen. Damage was confirmed in four cities: Maebashi, Isesaki, Kiryu, and Midori, affecting 18 types of crops, including eggplant, immature corn, and cabbage. Numerous reports of damage to greenhouses have also been reported.The prefecture will apply the Special Measures Ordinance for Disaster Countermeasures for Agriculture and Fisheries, and work with cities to subsidize affected farmers' recovery costs.
Former Kiryu Deputy Mayor Admits to Bribery and Bid-Rigging Charges.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By AI from "Isesaki FM."The first hearing of former Deputy Mayor Takahiro Moriyama (52) in a case of bribery and bid-rigging involving the basic design for the construction of Kiryu City Hall's new building was held on the 8th. The prosecution sought a sentence of one year and six months in prison and a fine of 100,000 yen, citing "serious acts that undermined trust in city government." The prosecution also pointed out that Takafumi Aizawa (49), a former prefectural assembly member representing Kiryu City's ward, approached Moriyama at the request of the design company.Moriyama apologized for the incident, stating, "I refused at first, but they asked me repeatedly and it became difficult to refuse."
Personnel Commission Recommends Pay Raise for Prefectural Employees.
Breaking news: Gunma Prefecture.By AI from Isesaki FM.On the 8th, the Prefectural Personnel Commission recommended to Governor Yamamoto and others that prefectural employee salaries be increased by approximately 2.98% and that end-of-year and diligence allowances, equivalent to bonuses, be increased by 0.05 months. This is the fourth consecutive year that an increase has been recommended, and it aims to narrow the salary gap with private companies and address the labor shortage. If the recommendation is implemented, the average annual salary of administrative staff will increase by approximately 211,000 yen to 6,534,000 yen. This will affect approximately 19,274 employees, including teachers and police officers.
Full Moon Gathering Held at Former Morimura Residence.
Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture".By Isesaki FM's AI.On the evening of the 6th, when the harvest moon was in full bloom, a "Jugoya Gathering" was held at the Former Morimura Family Residence in Isesaki City.This annual local event, organized by the Former Morimura Family Residence Association, marked its 19th year this year.The venue was decorated with 130 handmade lanterns painted by local kindergarten children, enveloping the garden in a fantastical glow.Visitors enjoyed ukulele performances and choral singing as they spent the autumn evening.
Junior High Teacher Faces First Trial for Filming Female Student.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By AI from "Isesaki FM."A 29-year-old junior high school teacher from Isesaki City was charged with violating the Child Prostitution and Pornography Prohibition Act for secretly filming female students changing clothes. His first trial was held at the Maebashi District Court on the 6th. The defendant admitted to the charges, saying, "There's no mistake," but added, "I don't know if it constitutes child pornography." The defense argued for innocence, arguing that the condition of the students' clothing did not constitute illegal activity. Meanwhile, the prosecution pointed out that the defendant had installed cameras on the school grounds and recorded the footage on an SD card. Furthermore, the prosecution announced that they plan to file additional charges for another incident involving a similar method.
Prefecture Presents Draft Regulations for Recycling Yards.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By Isesaki FM's AI.On the 6th, the prefecture presented a draft to a special committee of the prefectural assembly regarding regulations on "yards" where recyclable resources are collected and stored.The draft stipulates that new businesses will require a permit, while existing businesses will be granted a "deemed permit" that requires only an initial notification, with renewal required every five years. Regarding business visibility, the draft also stipulates that transparent enclosures will not be required, and that open entrances and exits will be acceptable. Furthermore, fire prevention measures will only be required when handling flammable materials such as lithium-ion batteries. The prefecture aims to align with national policy and submit a draft ordinance to the prefectural assembly next year.
Driver’s Licenses Suspended for Drunk Cycling.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By Isesaki FM's AI.On the 6th, Gunma Prefectural Police announced that they had imposed administrative penalties on two men in their 40s from the Nakage region, suspending their driver's licenses for up to six months for driving while intoxicated. This marks the first time that the prefectural police have suspended a driver's license for drunk driving while riding a bicycle. One of the men was driving a bicycle while intoxicated in late March, causing an accident in which he collided with a passenger vehicle. The other man was arrested by a police officer while riding a bicycle while intoxicated in early August and was discovered. The Prefectural Police Driving Management Division is urging people to follow the rules and drive safely, stating that "dangerous driving, even on bicycles, can lead to serious accidents."
Maebashi Mayor Avoids Comment on Future Plans.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture."By Isesaki FM's AI.Maebashi City Mayor Ogawa Akira did not make any clear statement regarding his future at his regular press conference on the 6th.Last month, it was reported that Mayor Ogawa had visited a love hotel with a married senior city official, and he apologized, saying, "While there was no relationship, it was a thoughtless act that led to misunderstandings." In response to this issue, the city council issued a request, saying, "We strongly urge him to make a swift decision and clarify his future." However, at the press conference on the 6th, he made no clear statement regarding his future, merely stating, "I would like to let you know as soon as possible."
Thirteen New Town Council Members Elected in Tamamura.
Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture."By Isesaki FM's AI.The Tamamura Town Council election, held due to the expiration of current terms, took place at 12 locations within the town on the 5th, with the results counted on the same day and 13 new town council members elected. The turnout was 42.78%, 1.04 points lower than the previous election in 2021 (43.82%), marking a new record low. The breakdown of winners was eight incumbents, five newcomers, 12 independents, and one Komeito candidate.A total of 17 candidates ran in this election, four more than the limit, resulting in a fierce battle, but as a result, two incumbents were defeated.
Takasaki Construction Company Suspended for Violating Construction Law.
Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".By Isesaki FM's AI.On the 5th, Osaka Prefecture announced that it had suspended Takasaki-based construction company DIO for 30 days for its involvement in the construction of international pavilions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo without a license under the Construction Business Act.DIO was involved as a subcontractor in the construction of "Type A" pavilions, which are built by each country independently.However, information was received from a related company regarding unpaid construction costs, which revealed the unauthorized construction work. Osaka Prefecture has not disclosed the names of the pavilions involved, citing concerns about the impact on the investigation.
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