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Political News(2021/05/18)


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77% of "N501Y" mutant virus tested in Tokyo are infected

2021-05-18 22:52:00
In Tokyo, a virus test for a highly infectious "N501Y" mutation confirmed that approximately 77% of 416 people were infected.

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77% of "N501Y" mutant virus tested in Tokyo are infected

2021-05-18 22:52:00
In Tokyo, a virus test for a highly infectious "N501Y" mutation confirmed that approximately 77% of 416 people were infected.

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Actor Masakazu Tamura dies 77 years old Active in many TV dramas

2021-05-18 22:48:00
Masakazu Tamura, an actor who appeared in the commercial TV drama "Furuhata Ninzaburo" series and was active in many TV dramas, died at a hospital in Tokyo on the 3rd of last month due to heart failure. I was 77 years old.

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Mageshima offshore boring survey period of base plan extended by one year Ministry of Defense

2021-05-18 22:44:00
Regarding the boring survey off Mageshima in Kagoshima Prefecture, where the construction of a Self-Defense Forces base used for training of the U.S. Forces in Japan is planned, the Ministry of Defense reviewed the survey period until the end of this month because it was difficult to investigate due to bad weather etc. We have decided to extend it for one year.

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Aeon postpones construction of planned shopping center in Myanmar

2021-05-18 22:16:00
Aeon, a major distributor, has decided to postpone the construction of a shopping center planned in Myanmar until around the summer of this year. The effects of confusion such as the crackdown on civilians by the military are spreading to the businesses of Japanese companies.

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Considering extension of trading time of TSE stocks Working group established

2021-05-18 22:13:00
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has set up a working group to consider measures to strengthen its function as a market, such as extending the trading time of stocks until 3:00 pm. It is summarize the study results to the prospect of the year in October.

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IKEA Plant-derived plastic tableware about 96,000 will be voluntarily recalled

2021-05-18 22:09:00
IKEA, which handles furniture and daily necessities, has announced that it will voluntarily recall approximately 96,000 pieces of plant-derived plastic tableware, which could be damaged by heat.

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IKEA Plant-derived plastic tableware about 96,000 will be voluntarily recalled

2021-05-18 22:09:00
IKEA, which handles furniture and daily necessities, has announced that it will voluntarily recall approximately 96,000 pieces of plant-derived plastic tableware, which could be damaged by heat.

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Two factories will be shut down next month due to Toyota semiconductor shortage, affecting production of about 20,000 units

2021-05-18 22:01:00
Toyota Motor will shut down its two plants in Iwate and Miyagi prefectures for up to eight days next month because it cannot procure enough necessary parts due to a global shortage of semiconductors. This is the first time Toyota has shut down its factory due to a shortage of semiconductors, which will affect about 20,000 units in total.

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Actor Masakazu Tamura dies 77 years old Active in many TV dramas

2021-05-18 21:56:00
Masakazu Tamura, an actor who appeared in the commercial TV drama "Furuhata Ninzaburo" series and was active in many TV dramas, died at a hospital in Tokyo on the 3rd of last month due to heart failure. I was 77 years old.

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Meet with Minister of Justice Kamikawa, the bereaved family of a Sri Lankan woman who died in immigration

2021-05-18 21:34:00
In March, the bereaved family of a Sri Lankan woman who died while being detained at the Nagoya Regional Immigration Bureau met with Minister of Justice Kamikawa and asked for an explanation of the reason for her death and disclosure of a video showing the situation inside the facility. It was.

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India Large cyclone landed 15 people died Multiple ships sank Rescue continued

2021-05-18 21:29:00
A large cyclone has landed in western India, killing 15 people so far, sinking ships in the sea, and it is estimated that about 100 people are drifting on lifeboats, and the military is rushing to rescue them.

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India Large cyclone landed 15 people died Multiple ships sank Rescue continued

2021-05-18 21:29:00
A large cyclone has landed in western India, killing 15 people so far, sinking ships in the sea, and it is estimated that about 100 people are drifting on lifeboats, and the military is rushing to rescue them.

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Actor Masakazu Tamura dies 77 years old Active in many TV dramas

2021-05-18 21:02:00
Masakazu Tamura, an actor who appeared in the commercial TV drama "Furuhata Ninzaburo" series and was active in many TV dramas, died at a hospital in Tokyo on the 3rd of last month due to heart failure. I was 77 years old.

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Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Mihara apologizes for the House of Councilors Welfare Committee

2021-05-18 20:31:00
At the House of Councilors Health and Labor Committee meeting held last week, Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Mihara apologized for the delay in attending the meeting, saying, "We apologize for the inconvenience caused to the deliberation."

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Bill for "20% burden" of medical expenses for people aged 75 and over

2021-05-18 20:19:00
The ruling and opposition parties will hold a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 19th, and Prime Minister Suga will also attend to explain the purpose and ask questions about the bill to review the burden of medical expenses for the elderly who was canceled in the House of Councilors last week. Agreed with.

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Bill for "20% burden" of medical expenses for people aged 75 and over

2021-05-18 20:19:00
The ruling and opposition parties will hold a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 19th, and Prime Minister Suga will also attend to explain the purpose and ask questions about the bill to review the burden of medical expenses for the elderly who was canceled in the House of Councilors last week. Agreed with.

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Immigration to the Ministry of Justice to meet with the bereaved minister of a Sri Lankan woman

2021-05-18 19:33:00
In March, the bereaved family of Sri Lankan woman Wishma Sandamari (33), who died while being detained at the Nagoya Regional Immigration Bureau, will meet with Minister of Justice Kamikawa. I joined the Ministry of Justice with.

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Immigration to the Ministry of Justice to meet with the bereaved minister of a Sri Lankan woman

2021-05-18 19:33:00
In March, the bereaved family of Sri Lankan woman Wishma Sandamari (33), who died while being detained at the Nagoya Regional Immigration Bureau, will meet with Minister of Justice Kamikawa. I joined the Ministry of Justice with.

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Shortening of working hours and closures Support for business partners of restaurants Applications will start from mid-June

2021-05-18 19:31:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced in mid-June that the support money to be paid to restaurant "business partners" in response to shortening of business hours and requests for leave due to the issuance of emergency declarations and the application of priority measures such as prevention of spread. We announced that we will start accepting applications after that.

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Shortening of working hours and closures Support for business partners of restaurants Applications will start from mid-June

2021-05-18 19:31:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced in mid-June that the support money to be paid to restaurant "business partners" in response to shortening of business hours and requests for leave due to the issuance of emergency declarations and the application of priority measures such as prevention of spread. We announced that we will start accepting applications after that.

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Supporters of Nagasaki Omura facility inmates Welcome to see off the immigration law amendment

2021-05-18 19:27:00
We welcome the supporters who continue to meet with inmates at the detention facility in Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, which triggered discussions about the fact that the amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Act were not passed in the current Diet. At the same time, there were voices calling for a drastic review of the amendment.

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Softbank “All games sponsored during the declaration period of Fukuoka Prefecture with no spectators”

2021-05-18 19:23:00
Nippon Professional Baseball and Softbank have announced that they will play all sponsored games, including the one-army game at the headquarters of Fukuoka City, without spectators during the state of emergency issued in Fukuoka Prefecture.

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Construction asbestos proceedings Signing of basic agreement to pay plaintiffs settlement

2021-05-18 19:21:00
In a class action proceeding against the health of asbestos at a construction site, the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura paid a settlement money to the plaintiffs with the plaintiffs in response to the judgment of the Supreme Court recognizing the national liability. We have signed a basic agreement that includes.

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Construction asbestos proceedings Signing of basic agreement to pay plaintiffs settlement

2021-05-18 19:21:00
In a class action proceeding against the health of asbestos at a construction site, the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura paid a settlement money to the plaintiffs with the plaintiffs in response to the judgment of the Supreme Court recognizing the national liability. We have signed a basic agreement that includes.

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Act, etc.

2021-05-18 19:17:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party met over a bill to amend the Immigration Control and Refuge Law to review the detention of foreigners, and the Liberal Democratic Party must clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility. Based on the fact that he was unable to accept the vote, he announced that he would not accept the decision in the current Diet session.

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Act, etc.

2021-05-18 19:17:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party met over a bill to amend the Immigration Control and Refuge Law to review the detention of foreigners, and the Liberal Democratic Party must clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility. Based on the fact that he was unable to accept the vote, he announced that he would not accept the decision in the current Diet session.

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Food giant Meiji HD The reason for postponing the announcement of financial results is "inflated sales"

2021-05-18 19:13:00
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd., a major food company, announced last year's financial results on the 18th, six days later than originally planned, and it was found in an internal investigation that the person in charge of the group company had overreported the sales. I made it clear.

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Food giant Meiji HD The reason for postponing the announcement of financial results is "inflated sales"

2021-05-18 19:13:00
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd., a major food company, announced last year's financial results on the 18th, six days later than originally planned, and it was found in an internal investigation that the person in charge of the group company had overreported the sales. I made it clear.

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Nomura HD confirmed with total loss of over 310 billion yen in dealings with US customers

2021-05-18 19:10:00
Nomura Holdings, the largest securities firm that lost a huge amount of money in dealings with American customers, revealed that the total loss amount was settled at more than 310 billion yen. There is no problem with financial soundness.

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Nomura HD confirmed with total loss of over 310 billion yen in dealings with US customers

2021-05-18 19:10:00
Nomura Holdings, the largest securities firm that lost a huge amount of money in dealings with American customers, revealed that the total loss amount was settled at more than 310 billion yen. There is no problem with financial soundness.

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Disposal of a business operator in Tokyo that illegally receives approximately 49 million yen in long-term care benefits

2021-05-18 19:00:00
It was found that two nursing care facilities in Tokyo had forged a time card as if a nurse was working, and received a total of about 49 million yen in nursing care benefits illegally, and it was found that Tokyo and Katsushika Ward Has decided to suspend the acceptance of new users to the business operator.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government A movie theater that responded to a request for closure 1 screen 20,000 yen a day

2021-05-18 18:49:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced the details of the cooperation fee for large-scale facilities in response to the request for closure, of which 200,000 yen per 1000 square meters per day for movie theaters and 20,000 yen per day for each screen. It was revealed that it will be paid.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government A movie theater that responded to a request for closure 1 screen 20,000 yen a day

2021-05-18 18:49:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced the details of the cooperation fee for large-scale facilities in response to the request for closure, of which 200,000 yen per 1000 square meters per day for movie theaters and 20,000 yen per day for each screen. It was revealed that it will be paid.

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Yen exchange rate rises somewhat US low interest rates continue

2021-05-18 18:43:00
The yen exchange rate on the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 18th rose somewhat against the dollar.

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"Toward the world's top level vaccine research and development base" Government proposal revealed

2021-05-18 18:31:00
The proposals that the government is considering for the development of vaccines and the strengthening of the production system, which are pointed out to be behind Europe and the United States, have been revealed, and as a necessary policy in the future, the world's top-level R & D base And the development of new drug development trials = the development of an environment for clinical trials.

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"Toward the world's top level vaccine research and development base" Government proposal revealed

2021-05-18 18:31:00
The proposals that the government is considering for the development of vaccines and the strengthening of the production system, which are pointed out to be behind Europe and the United States, have been revealed, and as a necessary policy in the future, the world's top-level R & D base And the development of new drug development trials = the development of an environment for clinical trials.

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"Toward the world's top level vaccine research and development base" Government proposal revealed

2021-05-18 18:31:00
The proposals that the government is considering for the development of vaccines and the strengthening of the production system, which are pointed out to be behind Europe and the United States, have been revealed, and as a necessary policy in the future, the world's top-level R & D base And the development of new drug development trials = the development of an environment for clinical trials.

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Stock price temporarily rises by more than 600 yen

2021-05-18 18:24:00
On the 18th, the Tokyo Stock Exchange received buy orders for a wide range of stocks, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 600 yen.

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Stock price temporarily rises by more than 600 yen

2021-05-18 18:24:00
On the 18th, the Tokyo Stock Exchange received buy orders for a wide range of stocks, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 600 yen.

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Construction asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision received Prime Minister Suga apologizes to plaintiffs

2021-05-18 18:20:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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Construction asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision received Prime Minister Suga apologizes to plaintiffs

2021-05-18 18:20:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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Mayor Yamato Kanagawa to "power harassment" or city council special committee establishment

2021-05-18 18:17:00
The Yamato City Council said on the 18th that the former deputy mayor of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, resigned in the middle of his term last month after claiming that the mayor was protesting power harassment of employees. , Decided to set up a special committee to investigate the facts, including the presence or absence of power harassment.

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Mayor Yamato Kanagawa to "power harassment" or city council special committee establishment

2021-05-18 18:17:00
The Yamato City Council said on the 18th that the former deputy mayor of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, resigned in the middle of his term last month after claiming that the mayor was protesting power harassment of employees. , Decided to set up a special committee to investigate the facts, including the presence or absence of power harassment.

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Ota-ku, Tokyo, where you can find three dead cats, such as being hung on a tree in a park

2021-05-18 18:08:00
This month, three cats were found dead one after another in a park in Ota Ward, Tokyo. One of them was hung on a tree with a rope, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating that it is suspected that someone has abused it.

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Ota-ku, Tokyo, where you can find three dead cats, such as being hung on a tree in a park

2021-05-18 18:08:00
This month, three cats were found dead one after another in a park in Ota Ward, Tokyo. One of them was hung on a tree with a rope, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating that it is suspected that someone has abused it.

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Former Minister of Justice Kawai "I want to apologize as soon as possible."

2021-05-18 18:06:00
Former Minister of Justice Katsuyuki Kawai, who has been accused of taking over a violation of the Public Offices Election Act, said in a trial on the 18th, "I would like to apologize for stepping on the soil of my hometown as soon as possible." I asked, and all the trials were over. The verdict will be handed down on June 18.

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French national medal "Legion of Honor" to Junko Koshino

2021-05-18 17:54:00
Junko Koshino, known as a world-famous designer, received the most prestigious national medal in France, the Legion of Honor, and said, "I would like to continue to cooperate in cultural exchange between Japan and France." ..

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French national medal "Legion of Honor" to Junko Koshino

2021-05-18 17:54:00
Junko Koshino, known as a world-famous designer, received the most prestigious national medal in France, the Legion of Honor, and said, "I would like to continue to cooperate in cultural exchange between Japan and France." ..

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Act, etc.

2021-05-18 17:45:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party met over a bill to amend the Immigration Control and Refuge Law to review the detention of foreigners, and the Liberal Democratic Party must clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility. Based on the fact that he was unable to accept the vote, he announced that he would not accept the decision in the current Diet session.

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Act, etc.

2021-05-18 17:45:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party met over a bill to amend the Immigration Control and Refuge Law to review the detention of foreigners, and the Liberal Democratic Party must clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility. Based on the fact that he was unable to accept the vote, he announced that he would not accept the decision in the current Diet session.

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To regenerate Takada Matsubara lost in the tsunami 40,000 trees have been planted Iwate Rikuzentakata

2021-05-18 17:33:00
At Takada Matsubara in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, where pine forests were lost due to the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, the planting of 40,000 pine trees, which had been promoted for regeneration, was completed on the 18th, 10 years after the earthquake.

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Construction asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision received Prime Minister Suga apologizes to plaintiffs

2021-05-18 17:07:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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Construction asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision received Prime Minister Suga apologizes to plaintiffs

2021-05-18 17:07:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Act, etc.

2021-05-18 16:57:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party met over a bill to amend the Immigration Control and Refuge Law to review the detention of foreigners, and the Liberal Democratic Party must clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility. Based on the fact that he was unable to accept the vote, he announced that he would not accept the decision in the current Diet session.

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Act, etc.

2021-05-18 16:57:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party met over a bill to amend the Immigration Control and Refuge Law to review the detention of foreigners, and the Liberal Democratic Party must clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility. Based on the fact that he was unable to accept the vote, he announced that he would not accept the decision in the current Diet session.

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Darvish 7th inning, no runs, 10 strikeouts, 4th win

2021-05-18 16:49:00
Major League Baseball Padres pitcher Yu Darvish started the game against the Rockies on the 17th, pitching 7 times and struck out 10 strikeouts to keep the score to zero and scored his fourth win of the season.

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Lunar base construction assumption Experiment to operate heavy machinery remotely JAXA and Kajima construction

2021-05-18 16:36:00
JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Kajima Construction Co., Ltd., a major general contractor, conducted an experiment to remotely control a construction machine located about 1000 km away. In the future, we are experimenting with the aim of creating a base on the moon, and we are planning to try remote control at a further location in the future.

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Lunar base construction assumption Experiment to operate heavy machinery remotely JAXA and Kajima construction

2021-05-18 16:36:00
JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Kajima Construction Co., Ltd., a major general contractor, conducted an experiment to remotely control a construction machine located about 1000 km away. In the future, we are experimenting with the aim of creating a base on the moon, and we are planning to try remote control at a further location in the future.

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IR Corruption Trial Former Policy Secretary of Representative Akimoto "I haven't met the bribery side"

2021-05-18 16:24:00
A former policy secretary accused of bribery with a member of the House of Representatives Akimoto did not meet with the bribery side on the day when the defendant's question began on the 18th and the indictment allegedly received a bribe. Insisted.

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Stock price temporarily rises by more than 600 yen

2021-05-18 16:02:00
On the 18th, the Tokyo Stock Exchange received buy orders for a wide range of stocks, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 600 yen.

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Stock price temporarily rises by more than 600 yen

2021-05-18 16:02:00
On the 18th, the Tokyo Stock Exchange received buy orders for a wide range of stocks, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 600 yen.

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Darvish 7th inning, no runs, 10 strikeouts, 4th win

2021-05-18 15:49:00
Major League Baseball Padres pitcher Yu Darvish started the game against the Rockies on the 17th, pitching 7 times and struck out 10 strikeouts to keep the score to zero and scored his fourth win of the season.

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Tottori Prefectural Police Beware of Fake Sites Requesting Personal Information

2021-05-18 15:43:00
The Tottori Prefectural Police Headquarters will hold the torch relay in the prefecture on May 21st and 22nd, as a fake site has been confirmed that asks for personal information under the guise of live distribution of the torch relay on the Internet. I am calling you to be careful in this case.

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Elementary school female teacher 5 years neglected without necessary tests and scoring Hiroshima

2021-05-18 15:40:00
It turned out that a female teacher in her 50s who works at an elementary school in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, repeatedly responded inappropriately by not conducting the necessary tests for five years or leaving it unscored. It was.

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Elementary school female teacher 5 years neglected without necessary tests and scoring Hiroshima

2021-05-18 15:40:00
It turned out that a female teacher in her 50s who works at an elementary school in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, repeatedly responded inappropriately by not conducting the necessary tests for five years or leaving it unscored. It was.

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Prime Minister Suga re-instructed efforts to take measures against rumors about treated water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2021-05-18 15:37:00
Regarding the policy of releasing treated water containing tritium to the sea at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Prime Minister Suga will ask the Minister of Reconstruction Hirasawa to take measures against rumors while gaining the understanding of the local community and the public. I instructed again.

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Anri Kawai's side is 150 million yen "without involvement" LDP Secretary-General Nikai

2021-05-18 15:13:00
Regarding the transfer of 150 million yen from the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters to Mr. Anri Kawai in the House of Councilors election, the secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party said that the person in charge has decided the support policy of the individual constituency. , Showed the recognition that he was not involved.

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Anri Kawai's side is 150 million yen "without involvement" LDP Secretary-General Nikai

2021-05-18 15:13:00
Regarding the transfer of 150 million yen from the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters to Mr. Anri Kawai in the House of Councilors election, the secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party said that the person in charge has decided the support policy of the individual constituency. , Showed the recognition that he was not involved.

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"Gojek" integrated with major mail-order company Intensifying app competition in Southeast Asia

2021-05-18 15:10:00
Announced that the operating company of Indonesia's multifunctional app "Gojek", which provides vehicle dispatch and financial services, will merge with a major online shopping company. The combined corporate value of the two companies will amount to approximately 2 trillion yen in Japanese yen, and the battle for initiative between apps will intensify in Southeast Asia.

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B29 parts such as wheels found off Kisarazu, Chiba, or search for aircraft in Tokyo Bay

2021-05-18 14:41:00
Regarding parts such as wheels found off the coast of Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture last year, a group of experts searched for the aircraft in the surrounding sea area, saying that it may be a part of the US military B29 bomber that crashed in Tokyo Bay. started.

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B29 parts such as wheels found off Kisarazu, Chiba, or search for aircraft in Tokyo Bay

2021-05-18 14:41:00
Regarding parts such as wheels found off the coast of Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture last year, a group of experts searched for the aircraft in the surrounding sea area, saying that it may be a part of the US military B29 bomber that crashed in Tokyo Bay. started.

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Asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision apologized to plaintiffs Prime Minister Suga

2021-05-18 14:34:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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Asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision apologized to plaintiffs Prime Minister Suga

2021-05-18 14:34:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Act, etc.

2021-05-18 14:25:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party met over a bill to amend the Immigration Control and Refuge Law to review the detention of foreigners, and the Liberal Democratic Party must clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility. Based on the fact that he was unable to accept the vote, he announced that he would not accept the decision in the current Diet session.

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Act, etc.

2021-05-18 14:25:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party met over a bill to amend the Immigration Control and Refuge Law to review the detention of foreigners, and the Liberal Democratic Party must clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility. Based on the fact that he was unable to accept the vote, he announced that he would not accept the decision in the current Diet session.

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Act, etc.

2021-05-18 13:43:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party met over a bill to amend the Immigration Control and Refuge Law to review the detention of foreigners. Based on the fact that he was unable to accept the vote, he announced that he would not accept the decision in the current Diet session.

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Act, etc.

2021-05-18 13:43:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party met over a bill to amend the Immigration Control and Refuge Law to review the detention of foreigners. Based on the fact that he was unable to accept the vote, he announced that he would not accept the decision in the current Diet session.

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Science Council of Japan should be examined by experts First meeting on the 20th Minister of Science and Technology

2021-05-18 13:37:00
Regarding the ideal state of the Science Council of Japan, Minister of State for Science and Technology Inoue announced that he will hold his first meeting on the 20th to discuss with experts so that he can show his thoughts as the government.

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20 or more luxury watches worth about 10 million yen Stolen Tokyo Kichijoji

2021-05-18 13:29:00
Before dawn on the 18th, it was found that more than 20 luxury watches worth about 10 million yen were stolen at a watch shop in Kichijoji, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the store after it is closed, assuming that someone has invaded and stole it.

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20 or more luxury watches worth about 10 million yen Stolen Tokyo Kichijoji

2021-05-18 13:29:00
Before dawn on the 18th, it was found that more than 20 luxury watches worth about 10 million yen were stolen at a watch shop in Kichijoji, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the store after it is closed, assuming that someone has invaded and stole it.

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Asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision apologized to plaintiffs Prime Minister Suga

2021-05-18 13:21:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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Asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision apologized to plaintiffs Prime Minister Suga

2021-05-18 13:21:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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To establish "Compliance Committee" of Digital Agency, which was established in September

2021-05-18 13:20:00
Regarding the Digital Agency, which will be launched in September, the Minister in charge of Digital Reform Hirai will establish a "Compliance Committee" under the "Digital Supervisor" who will be the top office worker in order to ensure compliance with the norms of employees hired from the private sector. Showed the policy to install.

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Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Mihara apologizes for the House of Councilors Welfare Committee

2021-05-18 13:10:00
At the House of Councilors Health and Labor Committee meeting held last week, Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Mihara apologized for the delay in attending the meeting, saying, "We apologize for the inconvenience caused to the deliberation."

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20 or more luxury watches worth about 10 million yen Stolen Tokyo Kichijoji

2021-05-18 12:58:00
Before dawn on the 18th, it was found that more than 20 luxury watches worth about 10 million yen were stolen at a watch shop in Kichijoji, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the store after it is closed, assuming that someone has invaded and stole it.

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Asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision apologized to plaintiffs Prime Minister Suga

2021-05-18 12:58:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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20 or more luxury watches worth about 10 million yen Stolen Tokyo Kichijoji

2021-05-18 12:58:00
Before dawn on the 18th, it was found that more than 20 luxury watches worth about 10 million yen were stolen at a watch shop in Kichijoji, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the store after it is closed, assuming that someone has invaded and stole it.

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Asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision apologized to plaintiffs Prime Minister Suga

2021-05-18 12:58:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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Apartment stairs collapse 4 properties by company Urgent measures required Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

2021-05-18 12:54:00
In April, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted a field survey on other properties that the construction company undertook, in an accident in which a part of the stairs collapsed in an apartment in Hachioji, Tokyo, and a resident woman died. It turns out that at least four properties were at high risk and needed immediate action.

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Route bus collides with utility pole in Kitakyushu City 12 passengers are transported to hospital

2021-05-18 12:39:00
On the 18th, a fixed-route bus collided with a utility pole on the side of the road on a prefectural road in Kitakyushu City. Twelve people on the bus were injured in the accident and taken to the hospital, but no one was seriously injured.

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Route bus collides with utility pole in Kitakyushu City 12 passengers are transported to hospital

2021-05-18 12:39:00
On the 18th, a fixed-route bus collided with a utility pole on the side of the road on a prefectural road in Kitakyushu City. Twelve people on the bus were injured in the accident and taken to the hospital, but no one was seriously injured.

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Law, etc. Policy to forgo the establishment of the current Diet Government / Ruling Party

2021-05-18 12:36:00
The government says that it is essential to clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility over the amendment of the Immigration Control and Refuge Law, which reviews the detention of foreigners.・ The ruling party has decided to forgo the passage of the amendment in the current Diet and has informed the Constitutional Democratic Party.

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Law, etc. Policy to forgo the establishment of the current Diet Government / Ruling Party

2021-05-18 12:36:00
The government says that it is essential to clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility over the amendment of the Immigration Control and Refuge Law, which reviews the detention of foreigners.・ The ruling party has decided to forgo the passage of the amendment in the current Diet and has informed the Constitutional Democratic Party.

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Yen exchange rate Small price movements Carefully deal with to determine the impact of infection

2021-05-18 12:29:00
On the 18th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market and the yen exchange rate have been modest.

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"Don Juan case in Kishu" to be charged with murder of ex-wife tomorrow

2021-05-18 12:25:00
The Wakayama District Public Prosecutor's Office murdered a 25-year-old ex-wife who was arrested in April for murdering a man who was a wealthy man in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, and was also called "Don Fan of Kishu." Interviews with investigators revealed that they had decided to prosecute them for their crimes.

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"Don Juan case in Kishu" to be charged with murder of ex-wife tomorrow

2021-05-18 12:25:00
The Wakayama District Public Prosecutor's Office murdered a 25-year-old ex-wife who was arrested in April for murdering a man who was a wealthy man in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, and was also called "Don Fan of Kishu." Interviews with investigators revealed that they had decided to prosecute them for their crimes.

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Stock price Temporary price increase of 600 yen or more Movement to buy back stocks with price decrease

2021-05-18 12:24:00
The Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 18th received buy orders for a wide range of stocks, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 600 yen in the morning. There is a growing movement to buy back stocks that had fallen sharply due to concerns about inflation in the United States.

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Asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision apologized to plaintiffs Prime Minister Suga

2021-05-18 12:10:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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Asbestos class proceedings Supreme Court decision apologized to plaintiffs Prime Minister Suga

2021-05-18 12:10:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, following the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the national liability, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs and said, "As Prime Minister, I am keenly aware of my responsibility and sincerely apologize. I apologize. "

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US President Joe Biden tells Israeli Prime Minister his position to support the ceasefire

2021-05-18 12:08:00
As the exchange of attacks between Israel and Palestinian militants continued, US President Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a telephone conversation, informing him of his support for the ceasefire and calling for the situation to end.

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Severe decrease in job offer rate for high school students in some occupations such as tourism

2021-05-18 11:54:00
The employment rate of high school students who graduated this spring was 97.9% as of April 1, a decrease of only 0.2 points from last year, but it seems that the number of job offers in the tourism industry is decreasing, so the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology The ministry is planning to provide support.

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Law, etc. Policy to forgo the establishment of the current Diet Government / Ruling Party

2021-05-18 11:52:00
The government says that it is indispensable to clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility over the amendment of the Immigration Control and Refuge Law, which reviews the detention of foreigners.・ The ruling party has decided to forgo the passage of the amendment in the current Diet and has informed the Constitutional Democratic Party.

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Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Law, etc. Policy to forgo the establishment of the current Diet Government / Ruling Party

2021-05-18 11:52:00
The government says that it is indispensable to clarify the truth about the death of a Sri Lankan woman in the detention facility over the amendment of the Immigration Control and Refuge Law, which reviews the detention of foreigners.・ The ruling party has decided to forgo the passage of the amendment in the current Diet and has informed the Constitutional Democratic Party.

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To eliminate the information gap between generations To hold a seminar on how to use for the elderly

2021-05-18 11:41:00
In order to eliminate the information gap between generations, a seminar will be held at mobile phone stores nationwide as a national business to encourage elderly people to learn how to use smartphones and SNS.

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Angels Otani Top 13 home runs through both leagues

2021-05-18 11:32:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Angels started in the Indians game in Anaheim, California on the 17th as the second designated hitter, and will be the 13th in this season with two second at-bats. I hit a home run. Otani's home run topped both leagues at this point in two consecutive games.

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A vote of no confidence in the opposition Minister of Justice over the immigration law amendment

2021-05-18 11:29:00
Regarding the amendments to the Immigration Control and Refuge Law, the opposition party confirmed that it would not accept the vote unless a video showing the situation of a Sri Lankan woman who died in the detention facility was disclosed. Depending on the ruling party's appearance, we are willing to submit a motion of no confidence to Minister of Justice Kamikawa.

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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura "Cancellation of Declaration Judgment by analyzing the flow of people and the status of infection"

2021-05-18 11:09:00
After the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura will decide whether to cancel the state of emergency, which is due on May 31, while analyzing the future flow of people and the current infection situation. He showed the view that it would be different.

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Minister of Justice Kamikawa to meet with the bereaved family of a Sri Lankan woman who died at the immigration facility

2021-05-18 11:03:00
Regarding the death of a Sri Lankan woman in her thirties who was detained at the Nagoya Regional Immigration Bureau, Minister of Justice Kamikawa said, "I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family." He revealed that he would like to meet with the bereaved family on the 18th.

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Stock price rises by 600 yen or more Expectations for vaccination progress in Europe and the United States

2021-05-18 10:48:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 18th, buy orders spread immediately after the start of the transaction, and the Nikkei Stock Average has risen by more than 600 yen from the closing price on the 17th. In the Tokyo market, there have been many occasions when prices have fallen sharply since last week due to concerns about inflation in the United States, but on the 18th, vaccinations have progressed in Europe and the United States, and stocks have fallen due to expectations that economic activity will further normalize. There are many movements to buy back.

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Stock price rises by 600 yen or more Expectations for vaccination progress in Europe and the United States

2021-05-18 10:48:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 18th, buy orders spread immediately after the start of the transaction, and the Nikkei Stock Average has risen by more than 600 yen from the closing price on the 17th. In the Tokyo market, there have been many occasions when prices have fallen sharply since last week due to concerns about inflation in the United States, but on the 18th, vaccinations have progressed in Europe and the United States, and stocks have fallen due to expectations that economic activity will further normalize. There are many movements to buy back.

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Uekawa Minister of Justice To consult for revision of the law that can hide the names of victims of sex crimes

2021-05-18 10:30:00
In order to protect victims of sex crimes, Minister of Justice Kamikawa will move toward the revision of the law necessary to proceed with criminal procedures such as arrests and trials without revealing the victim's name etc. It has been revealed that it will consult with the Legislative Council.

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Uekawa Minister of Justice To consult for revision of the law that can hide the names of victims of sex crimes

2021-05-18 10:30:00
In order to protect victims of sex crimes, Minister of Justice Kamikawa will move toward the revision of the law necessary to proceed with criminal procedures such as arrests and trials without revealing the victim's name etc. It has been revealed that it will consult with the Legislative Council.

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Route bus collides with utility pole in Kitakyushu City 12 passengers are transported to hospital

2021-05-18 10:12:00
Around 7:30 am on the 18th, a fixed-route bus running in Kitakyushu City collided with a utility pole. According to the fire department, a total of 12 passengers and drivers were taken to the hospital in this accident.

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Route bus collides with utility pole in Kitakyushu City 12 passengers are transported to hospital

2021-05-18 10:12:00
Around 7:30 am on the 18th, a fixed-route bus running in Kitakyushu City collided with a utility pole. According to the fire department, a total of 12 passengers and drivers were taken to the hospital in this accident.

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Deep-sea giant sleeper shark "Onden shark" Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology succeeded in shooting

2021-05-18 09:57:00
A research group of the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology has succeeded in shooting a rare image of "sleeper shark", a huge shark that lives in the deep sea, in the deep sea off the coast of Shizuoka prefecture.

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Deep-sea giant sleeper shark "Onden shark" Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology succeeded in shooting

2021-05-18 09:57:00
A research group of the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology has succeeded in shooting a rare image of "sleeper shark", a huge shark that lives in the deep sea, in the deep sea off the coast of Shizuoka prefecture.

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[Video commentary] What was the biggest factor in the decline in GDP since 1995 last year?

2021-05-18 09:29:00
The Cabinet Office announced last year's GDP = gross domestic product in 2020, and the real growth rate excluding price fluctuations was minus 4.6%. This is the largest decline since 1995, which is comparable. In addition, the GDP from January to March, which was announced at the same time, showed a real growth rate of minus 5.1% compared to the previous three months, which was the first negative figure in three quarters. .. I will explain the factors and future prospects with a video of about 2 minutes.

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[Video commentary] What was the biggest factor in the decline in GDP since 1995 last year?

2021-05-18 09:29:00
The Cabinet Office announced last year's GDP = gross domestic product in 2020, and the real growth rate excluding price fluctuations was minus 4.6%. This is the largest decline since 1995, which is comparable. In addition, the GDP from January to March, which was announced at the same time, showed a real growth rate of minus 5.1% compared to the previous three months, which was the first negative figure in three quarters. .. I will explain the factors and future prospects with a video of about 2 minutes.

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Route bus collides with utility pole in Kitakyushu City Nearly 20 passengers are transported to hospital

2021-05-18 08:59:00
After 7:30 am on the 18th, a fixed-route bus collided with a utility pole in Kitakyushu City, and nearly 20 passengers were taken to the hospital.

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Route bus collides with utility pole in Kitakyushu City Nearly 20 passengers are transported to hospital

2021-05-18 08:59:00
After 7:30 am on the 18th, a fixed-route bus collided with a utility pole in Kitakyushu City, and nearly 20 passengers were taken to the hospital.

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The situation in Gaza deteriorates due to the strengthening of Israeli army attacks.

2021-05-18 08:17:00
The Israeli army has been intensifying its attacks by conducting air strikes targeting armed groups' bases in the Gaza Strip of Palestine on the 17th. To date, 200 people have died in the Gaza Strip, and nearly 40,000 people have been forced to evacuate, further exacerbating humanitarian conditions.

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Moderna Vaccine Approval Policy on 21st Used for Large-Scale Inoculation

2021-05-18 06:53:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to approve the Moderna vaccine used in large-scale inoculation centers on the 21st after approval by an expert group. For AstraZeneca, we will also consider the risks and benefits and make the final decision.

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Moderna Vaccine Approval Policy on 21st Used for Large-Scale Inoculation

2021-05-18 06:53:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to approve the Moderna vaccine used in large-scale inoculation centers on the 21st after approval by an expert group. For AstraZeneca, we will also consider the risks and benefits and make the final decision.

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Cyber ​​attacks suspected of being directed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army

2021-05-18 06:33:00
It was discovered that a cyberattack suspected of involving a group of hackers under the direction of the PLA had also attacked local governments such as Gifu Prefecture and TV stations in Osaka. Both use the same computer management software, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating that the Chinese side is suspected of trying to steal information after grasping the defect of the software.

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Cyber ​​attacks suspected of being directed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army

2021-05-18 06:33:00
It was discovered that a cyberattack suspected of involving a group of hackers under the direction of the PLA had also attacked local governments such as Gifu Prefecture and TV stations in Osaka. Both use the same computer management software, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating that the Chinese side is suspected of trying to steal information after grasping the defect of the software.

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Hitomi Soga gave a lecture in her hometown of Sado City, "Early Return of Abducted Victims"

2021-05-18 06:30:00
Hitomi Soga, an abduction victim, gave a lecture in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, to let children know about the abduction issue by North Korea, and realized the earliest possible return of abduction victims including Megumi Yokota. I appealed.

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Public interest corporation accepting technical intern trainees Is the former chairman approving regardless of the amount?

2021-05-18 06:10:00
It is said that the public interest incorporated foundation "I'm Japan = International Human Resources Development Organization", which is the largest accepting organization for foreign technical intern trainees in Japan, preferentially ordered goods etc. from a company run by an acquaintance of the former chairman. It turned out that there was a suspicion that the former chairman had made a decision by himself regardless of the amount of the order, contrary to the internal rules. A third-party committee pointed out that "I had to follow the intentions of the former chairman, and my acquaintance's orders to the company increased." The former chairman insisted in the interview that "the individual contracts were left to the director in charge."

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Public interest corporation accepting technical intern trainees Is the former chairman approving regardless of the amount?

2021-05-18 06:10:00
It is said that the public interest incorporated foundation "I'm Japan = International Human Resources Development Organization", which is the largest accepting organization for foreign technical intern trainees in Japan, preferentially ordered goods etc. from a company run by an acquaintance of the former chairman. It turned out that there was a suspicion that the former chairman had made a decision by himself regardless of the amount of the order, contrary to the internal rules. A third-party committee pointed out that "I had to follow the intentions of the former chairman, and my acquaintance's orders to the company increased." The former chairman insisted in the interview that "the individual contracts were left to the director in charge."

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Immigration Law Amendment Opposition Requests Video Disclosure of Sri Lankan Women

2021-05-18 05:34:00
The resolution to dismiss the chairman of the House of Representatives Legal Affairs Committee submitted by the opposition party over the amendment of the Immigration Control and Refuge Law is scheduled to be voted at the plenary session on the 18th. While the ruling party has rejected the resolution and wants to swiftly vote on the amendment, the opposition party has been demanding disclosure of footage of a Sri Lankan woman who died in the detention center, and the bargaining continues.

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Construction Asbestos Supreme Court ruling Prime Minister meets with plaintiffs to apologize

2021-05-18 05:20:00
In a class action proceeding against the health hazards of asbestos, Prime Minister Suga met with the plaintiffs at the Prime Minister's Office on the 18th after receiving a decision of the Supreme Court recognizing the liability of the country, and the country is aiming for an early resolution. In addition to showing the policy of paying settlement money, we will express our apologies.

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Tomei Expressway closed

2021-05-18 01:49:00
Due to an accident, the Tomei Expressway was closed on the up line between the Okazaki Interchange and the Otowa-Gamagori Interchange in Aichi Prefecture after 6 pm on the 17th, but the closed road was lifted at 1:10 am. ..

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Compared to last year's GDP Lehman shock ...

2021-05-18 00:36:00
Also, on the 18th, the GDP for the year to March will be settled.

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Compared to last year's GDP Lehman shock ...

2021-05-18 00:36:00
Also, on the 18th, the GDP for the year to March will be settled.

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January-March GDP announced today Negative for the first time in 3 terms or difference in recovery pace

2021-05-18 00:34:00
On the 18th, the Cabinet Office will announce GDP = Gross Domestic Product from January to March. According to private sector forecasts, the state of emergency has turned negative for the first time in three quarters, and as a result, last year's annual GDP is also expected to be significantly negative.

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January-March GDP announced today Negative for the first time in 3 terms or difference in recovery pace

2021-05-18 00:34:00
On the 18th, the Cabinet Office will announce GDP = Gross Domestic Product from January to March. According to private sector forecasts, the state of emergency has turned negative for the first time in three quarters, and as a result, last year's annual GDP is also expected to be significantly negative.

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