Uncovering Motives Key in Probes into KyoAni Arson Attack
In an unusual move, the police prepared a care bed with nursing staff before arresting and putting him into custody, so that they can question him while he is lying in bed.
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Suspect in Deadly KyoAni Arson Attack Arrested
The Kyoto prefectural police department arrested Wednesday the suspect of an arson attack last year that killed 36 people at a studio of Kyoto Animation Co., known by fans as KyoAni.
People with disabilities in Japan face difficulties in applying for benefits amid coronavirus crisis
Along with the spread of the infection, a number of people who are visually or mentally handicapped are asking for assistance regarding the application for the “special fixed benefit” that pays 100,000 yen to the people. Some people give up attempting to apply because the documents and online procedures are difficult.
Amid coronavirus crisis, Hyogo Prefecture city to extend financial support for disabled and elderly
Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture, will expand public support for facilities for the elderly and people with disabilities. “Supporting money” is provided for continuing work while the new coronavirus infection spreads. For residents who cannot meet their family to prevent infection, the city will subsidize the cost of purchasing equipment so that an “online visit” is possible. Local products such as vegetables and meat will also be delivered to the facility.
Tokyo man in his 70’s found dead in his apartment had tested positive for coronavirus
A man in his 70s who lived alone in a residence in Ome City, Tokyo was found dead on May 3 and subsequent investigations revealed that he was infected with the new coronavirus.
Kyoto based newspaper that highlighted disability issues ceases printing after 50 years
The ‘Kyoto Welfare Shimbun’, a monthly newspaper published for fifty years that highlihted issues concerning people with disabilities printed its last edition in March.
More instances of coronavirus found at Hokkaido facility for people with disabilities, a previous ‘cluster’ site
Hokkaido and Sapporo City announced on May 22nd that 6 people were confirmed as infected with the new coronavirus in Hokkaido. One person was confirmed at a facility for persons with disabilities and a medical institution where a cluster had previously been found. A new infection was confirmed by a male employee in his thirties who works at “Kouyoen”, a facility for the disabled in Engaru-cho, where 11 infected persons in total.
