Toyota, Mazda halt production of 5 models over certification test fraud

STORY: Toyota, Mazda halt production of 5 models over certification test fraud SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cars in the street 2. various of Toyota Motor's headquarters STORYLINE: Japanese auto giants Toyota and Mazda suspended production of five car models on Thursday due to fraudulent practices discovered in national certification tests, in the wake of a cheating scandal among five major Japanese automakers. Following the order of Japanese transport ministry to halt shipments of affected models, Toyota Motor Corporation halted production of three models, including Yaris Cross, at its factories in the prefectures of Miyagi and Iwate, with the suspension expected to last until June 28. Meanwhile, Mazda Motors Corporation, ceased its production of two models, including MAZDA2 at its factories in the prefectures of Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. The suspension came after the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, T

Court rejects demand for immediate opening of Isahaya Bay dike gates

Court rejects demand for immediate opening of Isahaya Bay dike gates

NAGASAKI, Japan - Hidenori Matsunaga, who led a group of 41 fishermen in Nagasaki and Saga prefectures in a lawsuit filed against the central government, is pictured during their gathering in Nagasaki on June 27, 2011, after the Nagasaki District Court rejected their demand for an immediate opening of two floodgates at the Isahaya Bay dike in the Ariake Sea. The fishermen claimed the shutting of the floodgates affected tidal currents and led to reduced fish catches.

Regional elections across Japan

Regional elections across Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Gov. Toru Hashimoto casts his ballot in the election on April 10, 2011, to choose members of the Osaka prefectural assembly at a polling station in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture. The first of two unified rounds of regional polls slated for April were held the same day to pick governors of 12 of Japan's 47 prefectures, mayors of four cities and assembly members of 41 prefectures and 15 of the country's major cities. (Pool photo)

4 killed after magnitude-7.4 quake strikes NE Japan

STORY: 4 killed after magnitude-7.4 quake strikes NE Japan DATELINE: March 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG XIAOYU, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG XIAOYU, Xinhua correspondent "Four people were killed and 97 others injured after a 6.1-magnitude and a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Wednesday night. Strong shaking was felt in the country's northeastern and eastern areas, especially in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. Part of the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train service was suspended (Thursday morning) after the earthquake derailed a bullet train. East Nippon Expressway Company temporarily closed several sections of expressways." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tokyo. (XHTV)

Japanese governors discuss issues in raising children

Japanese governors discuss issues in raising children

Yamaguchi Gov. Tsugumasa Muraoka (L) and Mie Gov. Eikei Suzuki take a rickshaw ride in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on March 15, 2016. The two youngest of Japan's governors, aged 43 and 41, respectively, exchanged views on issues the prefectures have faced in raising children. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Official campaigning begins for 41 prefectural assemblies

Official campaigning begins for 41 prefectural assemblies

People in the city of Osaka hear a street speech on April 3, 2015, when the official campaigns of the municipal and prefectural assembly elections kicked off. Official campaigning started on the day for nationwide elections to pick assembly members in 41 prefectures and in 17 major cities across Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Official campaigning begins for 41 prefectural assemblies

Official campaigning begins for 41 prefectural assemblies

People in the city of Osaka hear a street speech on April 3, 2015, when the official campaigns of the municipal and prefectural assembly elections kicked off. Official campaigning started on the day for nationwide elections to pick assembly members in 41 prefectures and in 17 major cities across Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Court rejects demand for immediate opening of Isahaya Bay dike ga

Court rejects demand for immediate opening of Isahaya Bay dike ga

NAGASAKI, Japan - Hidenori Matsunaga, who led a group of 41 fishermen in Nagasaki and Saga prefectures in a lawsuit filed against the central government, is pictured during their gathering in Nagasaki on June 27, 2011, after the Nagasaki District Court rejected their demand for an immediate opening of two floodgates at the Isahaya Bay dike in the Ariake Sea. The fishermen claimed the shutting of the floodgates affected tidal currents and led to reduced fish catches. (Kyodo)

Regional elections across Japan

Regional elections across Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Gov. Toru Hashimoto casts his ballot in the election on April 10, 2011, to choose members of the Osaka prefectural assembly at a polling station in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture. The first of two unified rounds of regional polls slated for April were held the same day to pick governors of 12 of Japan's 47 prefectures, mayors of four cities and assembly members of 41 prefectures and 15 of the country's major cities. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)