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Children's policy minister Ogura holds a press conference for elementary and junior high school students, asking frank questions one after another

2023-04-04 21:46:00
At a press conference held for elementary and junior high school students by Minister of State for Child Policy Ogura, who wanted to reflect the thoughts of children in policies, frank questions were asked one after another, such as whether the policies that children wanted would really be realized.

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Record number of bird flu disposals Lack of land to bury in 16 prefectures

2023-04-04 21:45:00
With the number of chickens and other animals disposed of due to bird flu reaching a record high this season, there are cases in 16 provinces and prefectures across the country where there is a shortage of land to bury the chickens and the land cannot be used. I found out from NHK's coverage. Experts point out that it is necessary to review measures, such as devising ways to reduce the number of birds to be disposed of.

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Human skulls found in underground septic tank of empty house Kadoma, Osaka

2023-04-04 21:42:00
On the 3rd, a human skull was found in a septic tank in the basement of an empty house in Kadoma City, Osaka. The lid of the septic tank was closed, so the police are hurrying to confirm the identity and are investigating the details by interviewing people who lived in this house before.

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Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake damage estimate review based on latest research and countermeasures

2023-04-04 20:16:00
最悪の場合、死者が32万人を超えるなどと想定されている南海トラフ巨大地震。公表から10年余りがたった被害想定を見直すことになり、国のワーキンググループの初会合が開かれました。見直しの背景には各地で防災対策が大きく進んだ一方、人口減少や高齢化が進み都市部で超高層ビルが相次いで建設されるなど、新たな課題も出てきていることがあります。

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Record number of bird flu disposals Lack of land to bury in 16 prefectures

2023-04-04 20:01:00
With the number of chickens and other animals disposed of due to bird flu reaching a record high this season, there are cases in 16 provinces and prefectures across the country where there is a shortage of land to bury the chickens and the land cannot be used. I found out from NHK's coverage. Experts point out that it is necessary to review measures, such as devising ways to reduce the number of birds to be disposed of.

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Fukuoka Itoshima Building being dismantled Iron pole hits man working No danger to life

2023-04-04 19:34:00
On the evening of the 4th, in a building under demolition work in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, a man who was working was hit by an iron pillar and was unable to move. The police are investigating the situation at the time that the man was rescued and there is no danger to his life.

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'Unexplained' acute hepatitis symptoms in children: latest analysis

2023-04-04 19:28:00
Acute hepatitis in young children of unknown cause has been reported one after another mainly in Europe and the United States. One child has also died in the country. What are the symptoms? What are the latest analysis results? Let's summarize what we know so far. (As of April 4)

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Okayama Hansen's disease sanatorium "Nagashima Aiseien" exchange facility where you can stay

2023-04-04 19:17:00
At Nagashima Aiseien, a national sanatorium for Hansen's disease in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, a new exchange facility has been established where trainees can stay overnight.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to obligate installation of "bulkhead" for small passenger ships

2023-04-04 18:52:00
In response to the sinking accident of a sightseeing boat off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has decided to oblige small passenger ships to install a "bulk wall" to divide the inside of the ship so that the flooding does not spread to the whole.

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ANA's system malfunction "Cancelled and delayed more than 200 flights, affecting more than 20,000 people"

2023-04-04 18:50:00
All Nippon Airways announced on the 3rd that more than 20,000 people were affected, with more than 200 flights canceled and delayed due to system problems that temporarily prevented reservations and boarding procedures on domestic flights.

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A truck collides with a truck in the oncoming lane over the separation strip 1 person died Tochigi

2023-04-04 18:49:00
On the morning of the 4th, a medium-sized truck crossed the median strip and collided with another truck running in the opposite lane on a national highway in Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture, killing one person and seriously injuring another.

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JR East Haneda Airport Access Line to start construction in June, aiming to open in 2031

2023-04-04 18:46:00
JR East announced that it will start full-scale construction from June on the new line "Haneda Airport Access Line" connecting Haneda Airport and Tokyo Station, aiming to open in 2031.

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Seven dolphins confirmed dead again on the coast of Chiba Boso Peninsula

2023-04-04 18:42:00
Seven dolphins were confirmed dead on the 4th on the coast of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, where more than 30 dolphins were found washed up on the 3rd. In the future, the research group will investigate in detail the cause of death.

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Scholarship benefits that do not require repayment Households with 3 or more children Annual income upper limit of about 6 million yen

2023-04-04 18:25:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will raise the upper limit of annual household income for families with three or more children from the next fiscal year regarding the exemption of tuition fees for universities, etc. for tax-exempt households and the provision of scholarships that do not require repayment. I decided to increase it to $600,000.

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G7 Hiroshima Summit venue inspected by the Commissioner of the National Police Agency Ordered security with all possible measures

2023-04-04 18:25:00
Ahead of the G7 Hiroshima Summit to be held next month, the Commissioner of the National Police Agency inspected the site and instructed security to be in perfect condition.

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Partial collapse of empty building in Itoshima, Fukuoka Rescues one man under dismantling or underlay

2023-04-04 18:23:00
According to the police and fire department, around 5:18 pm on the 4th, part of an empty building near the Maebaru post office in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture collapsed. According to the fire department, one man who was trapped under a collapsed building was rescued and transported to a hospital. According to the police, it seems that the building at the scene was being dismantled, and police officers are currently heading to the scene and proceeding with confirmation. The site is located in the center of Itoshima City, where banks and restaurants are lined up, about 400 meters northeast of Chikuzen-Maebaru Station on the JR Chikuhi Line.

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Some of the vacant stores collapsed in Itoshima, Fukuoka, and there were reports of calls for help

2023-04-04 18:05:00
According to the fire department, around 5:18 pm on the 4th, part of the empty store near the Maebaru post office in Maebaru Central, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture collapsed. When a voice calling for help was heard from inside, a neighbor reported that the fire department is currently conducting rescue operations. The site is located in the center of Itoshima City, where banks and restaurants are lined up, and is about 400 meters from Chikuzen-Maebaru Station on the JR Chikuhi Line.

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Arrested on suspicion of eating shared red ginger directly at a beef bowl store Photographer

2023-04-04 17:34:00
Two people in their 30s were arrested by the police at a store in Osaka city of the major beef bowl chain "Yoshinoya" for eating shared red ginger directly with their own chopsticks. It is said that he took a picture of the nuisance and posted it on SNS.

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Kanazawa is in short supply at stores due to mandatory efforts to wear bicycle helmets

2023-04-04 17:30:00
Since April 1, all people who ride bicycles have been obligated to wear helmets, and bicycle shops in Kanazawa are running out of helmets, with many people buying them.

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Kanazawa is in short supply at stores due to mandatory efforts to wear bicycle helmets

2023-04-04 16:31:00
Since April 1, all people who ride bicycles have been obligated to wear helmets, and bicycle shops in Kanazawa are running out of helmets, with many people buying them.

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Prince Hitachi diagnosed with urinary tract infection, hospitalized for a while for treatment

2023-04-04 16:27:00
Emperor Akihito's younger brother Prince Hitachi, who was hospitalized on the 2nd of this month with a fever, was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and will receive treatment for some time.

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ANA's system malfunction "Cancelled and delayed more than 200 flights, affecting more than 20,000 people"

2023-04-04 16:15:00
All Nippon Airways announced on the 3rd that more than 20,000 people were affected, with more than 200 flights canceled and delayed due to system problems that temporarily prevented reservations and boarding procedures on domestic flights.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism “Confirmation of remarks that may lead to suspicion of former vice-ministerial personnel intervention”

2023-04-04 16:03:00
A former vice-minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism asked an airport facility operating company to appoint an alumnus of the ministry as the next president. It was revealed that the possible remarks were confirmed.

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Residential fire in Ibaraki Joso No information on escape delays or injuries so far

2023-04-04 14:13:00
After noon on the 4th, a house in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture caught fire, and firefighting activities are still ongoing.

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A truck collides with a truck in the oncoming lane over the separation strip 1 person died Tochigi

2023-04-04 14:09:00
On the morning of the 4th, on a national highway in Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture, a medium-sized truck crossed the median strip and collided with another truck running in the opposite lane, killing a man who was driving a medium-sized truck.

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Electricity charges 6 out of 7 major electric power companies reduced initial price increases

2023-04-04 13:43:00
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, six of the seven major electric power companies have reduced the amount of price increases they had originally applied for, considering factors such as the recent decline in energy prices. clarified.

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Seven dolphins are washed up again on the coast of Chiba Boso Peninsula

2023-04-04 12:45:00
On the morning of the 4th, seven dolphins were washed up again on the coast of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, where more than 30 dolphins were found washed up on the 3rd. Four of these were dead.

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Electricity charges 6 out of 7 major electric power companies reduced initial price increases

2023-04-04 12:27:00
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, six of the seven major electric power companies have reduced the amount of price increases they had originally applied for, taking into account the recent decline in energy prices. clarified.

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10 schools apply for “International University of Excellence” Government support with 10 trillion yen fund

2023-04-04 12:12:00
As a result of the public offering, 10 schools applied for the "International University of Excellence", which uses a fund of 10 trillion yen by the government to support universities expected to have world-class research capabilities. , We are planning to narrow it down in stages until autumn this year.

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"Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers" Last year, more than 6,400 people, the highest number ever

2023-04-04 12:04:00
Last year, the number of "Community Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers" who migrated to rural areas and worked on revitalization reached more than 6,400 people, the highest ever. Half of the people who have completed the activity have settled down in the municipality, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has decided to further strengthen its efforts.

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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Leakage of Designated Secret Defense Minister ``Thorough measures to prevent recurrence, full efforts to restore trust''

2023-04-04 12:02:00
Regarding the issue of a former Maritime Self-Defense Force Captain 1st Class leaking information containing "designated secrets" to alumni, Minister of Defense Hamada has taken thorough measures to prevent recurrence, such as centralizing the contact point for alumni, and to build trust. He indicated that he would do everything in his power to recover.

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Electricity charges 6 out of 7 major electric power companies reduced initial price increases

2023-04-04 11:54:00
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, six of the seven major electric power companies have reduced the amount of price increases they had originally applied for, taking into account the recent decline in energy prices. clarified.

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ANA's system malfunction "Cancelled and delayed more than 200 flights, affecting more than 20,000 people"

2023-04-04 11:52:00
All Nippon Airways announced on the 3rd that more than 20,000 people were affected, with more than 200 flights canceled and delayed due to system problems that temporarily prevented reservations and boarding procedures on domestic flights.

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Matsumoto, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications “High possibility of NTT communication failure “serious accident””

2023-04-04 11:06:00
Regarding the communication failure that occurred in NTT East and West Japan on the 3rd, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto said that there was a high possibility that it would fall under a "serious accident" stipulated by the Telecommunications Business Act, and after receiving a detailed report from the company, He expressed his intention to take appropriate measures.

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Prime Minister ``To revise the basic strategy to convert hydrogen into energy'' Accelerate decarbonization

2023-04-04 10:49:00
In order to accelerate decarbonization, Prime Minister Kishida announced his intention to revise the basic strategy for converting hydrogen into energy by the end of next month. With the goal of increasing the amount of hydrogen used by 2040 to six times the current level, the plan is to call for about 15 trillion yen in investment.

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A fact-finding survey on the use of bicycle helmets shows that only 4% are wearing bicycle helmets.

2023-04-04 08:13:00
Regarding bicycle helmets, which have been made obligatory to wear from this month, when we examined the wearing rate in 13 prefectures nationwide, we found that it was only 4% of the total, according to a summary of the National Police Agency.

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Bank of Japan's Tankan Focuses on Continued Labor Shortages and Wage Raises at Companies

2023-04-04 07:00:00
The Bank of Japan's Tankan (Short-Term Economic Survey of Enterprises) shows that companies are feeling a labor shortage. While there is a growing trend toward wage increases among large companies, the focus is on whether wage increases will continue amid heightened uncertainty about the future of the economy, including the slowdown of the global economy.

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Employment Support for Ukraine Evacuees Nippon Foundation's New Efforts

2023-04-04 06:47:00
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine drags on, the Nippon Foundation has launched a new initiative to help people who have taken refuge in Japan to find employment. started.

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Children and Family Agency "Countermeasures against declining birthrate in different dimensions" focus on stable financial resources

2023-04-04 06:19:00
The Children and Family Agency, which is the command center for child policy, has started operations. The immediate task is to materialize the government's "countermeasures against the declining birthrate," and the focus will be on how much stable financial resources can be shown along with the details of the measures.

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Scallop spats start landing Kodaira Town, Hokkaido

2023-04-04 04:59:00
In Obira-cho, Hokkaido, the unloading of young scallops raised in the sea for aquaculture has begun.

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