Japanese Mayor Files Complaint Against Nursery Head Over Child Abuse Cases

Japanese mayor files complaint against nursery head over child abuse cases

The mayor of a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, has filed a complaint with police against the head of a nursery over his alleged cover-ups of suspected child abuse cases involving its workers.

The mayor of Susono City, Murata Harukaze, submitted the complaint on Monday against Sakurai Toshihiko, who heads Sakura Hoikuen -- a private nursery school authorized by the local administration.

Government Pledges Swift Action Over Nursery Abuse Cases

Government pledges swift action over nursery abuse cases

Japan's top government spokesperson says the government will act swiftly on the child abuse cases revealed at a nursery.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu spoke to reporters on Monday about the cases at the Sakura Hoikuen nursery in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, in central Japan.

Average Covid-19 Cases Rising For 6 Weeks, But At A Slower Rate

Average COVID-19 cases rising for 6 weeks, but at a slower rate

The seven-day average number of coronavirus cases in Japan has been on the rise for six straight weeks. Although the country is in its eighth wave of infection, the rate of increase is slowing in most prefectures.

The nationwide figure for the seven-day period until Thursday is up 8 percent from a week before.

Tokyo Reports 856 Coronavirus Cases On Tuesday

Tokyo reports 856 coronavirus cases on Tuesday

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 856 new coronavirus cases in the Japanese capital on Tuesday.

That daily tally is the highest for a Tuesday since the pandemic began. The Tuesday figure is usually lower as many medical institutions are closed on weekends.