The 54th Venice Theatre Biennale, under Willem Dafoe's creative direction, presents a diverse program featuring experimental theatre, cultural fusions, and a focus on marginalized voices. Highlights include Emma Dante's Golden Lion award, Davide Iodice's "Promemoria," and innovative reinterpretations of classic works.
A Miyagi prefectural city official and the former president of a construction company have been arrested on suspicion of bribery. The official allegedly provided favors for a regional revitalization project in exchange for approximately 280,000 yen worth of entertainment and accommodation from the former president over about 1.5 years. Investigators believe the two may have deepened their relationship through prior business dealings.
Miyagi Prefectural Police arrested Kenichiro Sugawara, 48, an assistant section chief in the city's Industry and Tourism Division, on suspicion of bribery. He allegedly received approximately 280,000 yen worth of entertainment and accommodation from Kenichi Ando, 50, former president of Ando Kensetsu Kogyo, in exchange for facilitating the use of real estate for a regional revitalization project. Ando was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
On May 22nd, 21 years passed since a drunk driving accident in Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture, where a car crashed into a line of Sendai Ikuei High School students, resulting in 3 deaths and 15 injuries. Police conducted checkpoints and patrols, arresting one person for drunk driving.
