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Today is a full moon and is called the Harvest Moon.The next time it will be on the same day will be in 7 years.

2023-09-29 22:51:00
The 29th, which corresponds to August 15th in the lunar calendar, is the Harvest Moon, which is said to be a particularly beautiful moon. On the 29th, the full moon and the Harvest Moon coincide, making it a perfect opportunity for moon viewing, and the next time it will be on the same day will be 7 years later.

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Today is a full moon and is called the Harvest Moon.The next time it will be on the same day will be in 7 years.

2023-09-29 22:14:00
The 29th, which corresponds to August 15th in the lunar calendar, is the Harvest Moon, which is said to be a particularly beautiful moon. On the 29th, the full moon and the Harvest Moon coincide, making it a perfect opportunity for moon viewing, and the next time it will be on the same day will be 7 years later.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism takes security measures due to cyber attack problem at Nagoya Port

2023-09-29 20:55:00
In July this year, a system failure occurred due to a cyber attack at the container terminal at Nagoya Port, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported that a dedicated network line called ``VPN'' used for maintenance of the port's system was the gateway to the attack. We have summarized security measures such as making sure to update your software as there is a possibility that it may have been used for malicious purposes.

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Today is a full moon and is called the Harvest Moon.The next time it will be on the same day will be in 7 years.

2023-09-29 20:47:00
The 29th, which corresponds to August 15th in the lunar calendar, is the Harvest Moon, which is said to be a particularly beautiful moon. On the 29th, the full moon and the Harvest Moon coincide, making it a perfect opportunity for moon viewing, and the next time it will be on the same day will be 7 years later.

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Aomori Prefectural Fisheries Federation to completely refrain from sea cucumber fishing next month due to suspension of Chinese seafood imports

2023-09-29 20:41:00
Since China has suspended imports of Japanese marine products after the release of treated water from the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the Aomori Prefecture Fisheries Association has stated that it is difficult to foresee finding buyers for the sea cucumbers landed within the prefecture. We have decided to completely refrain from fishing next month.

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2023-09-29 19:59:00
Johnny's office will hold a press conference in Tokyo on the 2nd of next month, the first Monday of the week, regarding the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa. All eyes will be on the future direction of the office's operations and the extent to which it will provide specific measures to prevent recurrence. As complaints of damage continue to rise, and people around them are paying more and more scrutiny, what kind of policy will the agency take?

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Fukushima zookeeper dies after being attacked by lion; Labor Standards Office and prefecture investigate safety management

2023-09-29 19:56:00
On the 28th, a male zookeeper in his 50s was attacked and killed by a lion in a cage at Tohoku Safari Park in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture.The Labor Standards Inspection Office and the prefecture conducted an on-site investigation at the facility on the 29th. We are investigating whether there were any problems with safety management.

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Expo venue construction costs Expo Association “We want to keep the upside as low as possible”

2023-09-29 19:42:00
The construction costs for the Osaka/Kansai Expo venue to be held next year are expected to be higher than before, and Keidanren Chairman Tokura, who is the head of the Expo Association, which is the organizer, said the amount is still being scrutinized. He stated that the market was in the mid range, and expressed his intention to limit the upside as much as possible.

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China's national holidays and other long holidays begin; what will be the impact on Japan?

2023-09-29 19:41:00
In China, long holidays such as National Day, which marks the founding of the country, began on the 29th. A total of more than 2 billion people are expected to travel, and airports and stations around the country are crowded with people heading to their destinations.

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Was Salmonella typhoid infected in the laboratory? National Institute of Infectious Diseases announces survey results

2023-09-29 19:28:00
In August, a researcher at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases was infected with Salmonella typhi, and the institute announced on the 29th that the infection appears to have occurred in a laboratory. The institute is striving to prevent a recurrence by conducting an emergency inspection of the handling of pathogens in the laboratory.

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12 new people confirmed to have food poisoning after eating Yoshidaya bento, totaling 497 people

2023-09-29 19:23:00
A number of people who ate bento boxes from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, complained of feeling unwell, resulting in 12 new cases of food poisoning, bringing the total number of cases of food poisoning to 29. The total number of cases in the prefecture was 497.

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Woman dies at immigration facility; reinvestigation ends, but charges against the head of the Immigration Bureau at the time are dismissed again

2023-09-29 19:19:00
In the case of the death of a Sri Lankan woman who was detained at a Nagoya Immigration Bureau facility, the Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office has announced that 13 people, including the then director of the Immigration Bureau, who were accused of murder but whose charges were not prosecuted, will be investigated by the Public Prosecution Inquiry Committee. As a result of the re-investigation, the charges were again dismissed on the 29th.

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Special guidance inspection for licensed nursery schools in Tokyo, confirmation of accounting processing of outsourcing fees

2023-09-29 19:17:00
The Tokyo metropolitan government and other authorities have begun special guidance inspections of businesses in Koganei City that operate licensed childcare centers and other facilities in Tokyo, citing the need to check in detail the accounting procedures for outsourced fees from local governments at 13 facilities.

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Today is a full moon and is called the Harvest Moon.The next time it will be on the same day will be in 7 years.

2023-09-29 19:02:00
The 29th, which corresponds to August 15th in the lunar calendar, is the Harvest Moon, which is said to be a particularly beautiful moon. On the 29th, the full moon and the Harvest Moon coincide, making it a perfect opportunity for moon viewing, and the next time it will be on the same day will be 7 years later.

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Trouble in control system at Tokyo Air Traffic Control Department, temporary flight restrictions imposed

2023-09-29 18:50:00
On the morning of the 29th, a problem occurred in the control system at the Tokyo Air Traffic Control Department in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, temporarily restricting flights in a wide range of airspace including eastern Japan. The system failure was resolved shortly after noon, but flights departing from various airports were delayed.

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Johnny's problem: new accusations of solicitation, saying, "I want to make a solo debut"

2023-09-29 18:33:00
Johnny's office will hold a press conference in Tokyo on the 2nd of next month, the first Monday of the week, regarding the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa. Before the press conference, a former talent from the agency who spoke out again responded to NHK's interview. He says, ``We must create a society where such damage will never happen again.''

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China's national holidays and other long holidays begin; what will be the impact on Japan?

2023-09-29 18:31:00
In China, long holidays such as National Day, which marks the founding of the country, began on the 29th. A total of more than 2 billion people are expected to travel, and airports and stations around the country are crowded with people heading to their destinations.

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Osaka Sakai: Defendant sentenced to 10 years in prison for drunk driving accident that killed 4 people, Osaka District Court Sakai Branch

2023-09-29 18:30:00
Last year, a 49-year-old defendant was charged with dangerous driving resulting in death and injury for allegedly driving a car under the influence of alcohol in Sakai City, Osaka, and hitting four people who were on patrol at a neighborhood association, killing two. In response, the Osaka District Court's Sakai Branch sentenced him to 10 years in prison, saying, ``The magnitude of the victim's pain and regret is unimaginable.''

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Chiba Abiko: Mother arrested after 3-year-old child dies Did she have trouble raising her child?

2023-09-29 18:24:00
A 27-year-old mother was arrested in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture for allegedly killing her 3-year-old son by wrapping him in a futon.The mother gave an explanation to an investigation before her arrest that suggested she was having trouble raising children. This was revealed through interviews with investigators.

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Fuji TV president requests Johnny & Associates to consider changing company name

2023-09-29 18:23:00
In response to Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault scandal, Fuji Television President Koichi Minato announced at a press conference on the 29th that Johnny & Associates would consider changing the company's name in addition to taking steps to help victims and prevent recurrence. I have made it clear that I have applied for this.

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Jingu Gaien: Tree cutting operations scheduled to be delayed until after the new year at request of Tokyo Metropolitan Government

2023-09-29 18:20:00
Regarding the redevelopment of Meiji Jingu Gaien in Tokyo, the operator has announced that the cutting and transplanting of trees, which had been scheduled to begin in September, has been postponed to after the new year.

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What to do about the repeated sightings in urban areas?

2023-09-29 18:19:00
Have you been seeing a lot of green bugs lately? Yes, it's a stink bug. I think some people don't like it because it emits a strong smell. There have been a number of reports of sightings in urban areas, and interest is increasing on the Internet. Why are they occurring in large numbers? We interviewed them to find out what solutions are available. (Osaka Broadcasting Station reporter Hiroto Matsuura)

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Grandmother receives summary order for 500,000 yen fine after leaving 2-year-old grandchild in car and dies in Okayama

2023-09-29 18:03:00
A 53-year-old grandmother was arrested in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture for allegedly leaving her 2-year-old grandchild in a car parked in the parking lot of her workplace for about 9 and a half hours, causing her to die of heat stroke. Prosecutors have filed charges of gross negligence resulting in death. He was formally charged with a crime. In response, the court issued a summary order for a fine of 500,000 yen.

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Henoko ground construction: Deadline for “instruction” from the national government to Okinawa Prefecture for approval is October 4th

2023-09-29 18:01:00
Regarding the ground improvement work in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa will be relocated, the government has announced that the deadline for approval is October 4th regarding the "instruction" given to Okinawa Prefecture on the 28th. I made it.

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Agency for Cultural Affairs investigates usage of new words

2023-09-29 17:58:00
As a result of a study by the Agency for Cultural Affairs regarding new expressions in Japanese, the use of the word ``Oshi'' to refer to ``the person or thing you support'' and ``Moruru'' to refer to ``trying to look good'' was revealed. , 80% of people answered, "I don't mind," indicating that it is becoming widely accepted.

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Chiba Prefecture apologizes for ``deficiency in installing sandbags'' over Ichinomiya River that flooded due to heavy rain

2023-09-29 17:54:00
The Ichinomiya River, which flows through Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture, flooded due to record heavy rain on the 8th of this month, and some of the large sandbags that were to be installed in place of the embankment that was under construction have been fully installed. I found out that it wasn't. The prefecture has apologized for the deficiencies and says it will examine the impact on river flooding.

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Three people died in Shizuoka hospital; wife and daughter may have had difficulty communicating

2023-09-29 17:46:00
At a hospital in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, a 73-year-old husband apparently stabbed his hospitalized wife and daughter to death with a knife and then committed suicide, with both the wife and daughter having difficulty communicating. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. Police searched the three people's homes on the 29th and are investigating the circumstances in detail.

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Today is a full moon and is called the Harvest Moon.The next time it will be on the same day will be in 7 years.

2023-09-29 17:41:00
The 29th, which corresponds to August 15th in the lunar calendar, is the Harvest Moon, which is said to be a particularly beautiful moon. On the 29th, the full moon and the Harvest Moon coincide, making it a perfect opportunity for moon viewing, and the next time it will be on the same day will be 7 years later.

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Former trading company employee arrested on suspicion of fraud; fraudulent transactions estimated at approximately 3.7 billion yen

2023-09-29 17:29:00
A former employee in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of defrauding a trading company in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo of approximately 24 million yen through a ``cyclical transaction'' technique in which fictitious transactions were repeated on the books. The fraudulent transactions amounted to approximately 3.7 billion yen, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department believes that several hundred million yen of this amount was defrauded, and is currently investigating the situation.

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Influenza infection spreads: “Vaccine vaccination is actively recommended” Academic society

2023-09-29 17:25:00
As influenza infections are spreading earlier than usual, the Japanese Society of Infectious Diseases has released a document recommending active influenza vaccination.

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“Earthquake early warning announcement delayed by up to 15 seconds” due to maintenance on the 4th to 5th of next month

2023-09-29 17:19:00
Maintenance was carried out on the earthquake and tsunami observation system installed off the coast of Tohoku to Kanto during the daytime on October 4th and 5th, and according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, if an earthquake occurs off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture to Chiba Prefecture, This means that the announcement of "Earthquake Early Warning" will be delayed by up to 15 seconds.

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Trouble in control system at Tokyo Air Traffic Control Department, temporary flight restrictions imposed

2023-09-29 17:18:00
On the morning of the 29th, a problem occurred in the control system at the Tokyo Air Traffic Control Department in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and flights were temporarily restricted in the airspace of eastern Japan. The outage was resolved shortly after noon, but flights connecting various regions and airports in eastern Japan were affected, including delays.

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Influenza infection status remains almost unchanged, with 9 prefectures at advisory level

2023-09-29 17:02:00
Regarding the status of influenza infections, the number of patients reported per medical institution for the week ending September 24 was 7.09 nationwide, almost unchanged from the previous week.

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“Nearly 5,700 cases of incorrect display of medical cost burden ratio confirmed nationwide” Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-09-29 16:50:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare revealed that nearly 5,700 cases were confirmed nationwide where systems for medical institutions incorrectly displayed the percentage of co-payments for medical expenses that patients paid at the counter.

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Former trading company employee arrested on suspicion of fraud; fraudulent transactions estimated at approximately 3.7 billion yen

2023-09-29 16:48:00
A former employee in his 30s has been arrested for defrauding a trading company in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, of approximately 24 million yen through a ``circular transaction'' technique in which fictitious transactions are repeated on the books, according to an interview with investigators. I did. The fraudulent transactions amounted to approximately 3.7 billion yen, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department believes that several hundred million yen of this amount was defrauded, and is currently investigating the situation.

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Announcement of establishment of "baby post" at hospital in Sumida Ward, Tokyo

2023-09-29 16:43:00
It has been learned that a hospital in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is preparing to set up a so-called "baby post" next year (2024), where children whose parents are unable to raise them will be kept anonymously. In the future, we plan to proceed with specific discussions with the Tokyo metropolitan government and wards.

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Three people, including the president of a temporary staffing company, arrested on suspicion of illegally employing Cambodians

2023-09-29 16:40:00
Three people, including the president of a Tokyo-based temporary staffing company, have been arrested on suspicion of sending Cambodians who disappeared from their technical training sites to work illegally at a transportation company. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that the company fraudulently dispatched approximately 200 foreigners to the company due to a labor shortage in the transportation industry, resulting in sales of 450 million yen.

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Influenza infections spread, some medical institutions start vaccination earlier

2023-09-29 16:35:00
Starting in October, many medical institutions will begin administering influenza vaccines. As influenza infections are spreading rapidly this year, some clinics are starting to start vaccinations earlier, and doctors are urging people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill to consider getting vaccinated as soon as possible.

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Measures meeting including Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and National Police Agency to strengthen crackdown on “legal cannabis” etc.

2023-09-29 16:19:00
As cases of ingesting ``dangerous drugs'' sold under names such as ``legal marijuana'' have been taken to emergency rooms one after another, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has held a countermeasures meeting with the National Police Agency and other organizations to strengthen crackdowns. I confirmed that I will go.

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Announcement of establishment of "baby post" at hospital in Sumida Ward, Tokyo

2023-09-29 15:42:00
It has been learned that a hospital in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is preparing to set up a so-called "baby post" next year (2024), where children whose parents are unable to raise them will be kept anonymously. In the future, we plan to proceed with specific discussions with the Tokyo metropolitan government and wards.

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3 airports in Kansai affected by temporary mismatches due to control system failure

2023-09-29 15:28:00
Just before noon on the 29th, there was a problem with the control system at the Tokyo Air Traffic Control Department in Saitama Prefecture, and flights at three airports in Osaka, Kansai, and Kobe were temporarily forced to suspend departures, mainly for flights heading east to Tokyo. I did.

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The use of a nursing room made of cardboard has been postponed due to concerns about safety. Kawamoto Town, Shimane

2023-09-29 15:16:00
In response to concerns raised by parents about the safety of the cardboard nursing rooms that are being donated to roadside stations across the country in order to provide childcare support. Kawamoto Town, Shimane Prefecture, received the donation in October but decided not to use it for the time being.

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Influenza infections spread, some medical institutions start vaccination earlier

2023-09-29 15:14:00
Starting in October, many medical institutions will begin administering influenza vaccines. As influenza infections are spreading rapidly this year, some clinics are starting to start vaccinations earlier, and doctors are urging people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill to consider getting vaccinated as soon as possible.

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Ministry of the Environment releases treated water “Tritium concentration falls below detection limit for 6th time”

2023-09-29 14:57:00
The Ministry of the Environment has been monitoring seawater once a week since the release of treated water from the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea. Tritium concentrations have been detected at all locations for the sixth time. The results have been published showing that it is below the lower limit of what is possible.

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Announcement of establishment of "baby post" at hospital in Sumida Ward, Tokyo

2023-09-29 14:38:00
It has been learned that a hospital in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is preparing to set up a so-called "baby post" next year (2024), where children whose parents are unable to raise them will be kept anonymously. In the future, we plan to proceed with specific discussions with the Tokyo metropolitan government and wards.

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Labor Economic White Paper “Promote appropriate price pass-through and create a climate that makes it easier to raise wages”

2023-09-29 14:33:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has compiled this year's "Labor Economic White Paper," which aims to create a climate and environment in which companies can appropriately pass on the cost increases caused by soaring raw material costs to prices, and make it easier for society as a whole to raise wages. points out that it is important.

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Children and Families Agency Council to formulate “Children’s Guidelines” Interim summary of report

2023-09-29 14:32:00
In preparation for the formulation of the Children's Outline, which will determine the direction of children's policy over the next five years, the Children and Family Affairs Agency's council has emphasized the importance of providing seamless health and medical care and educational support for children from needy households. We have summarized the interim summary of the report that should be made a matter.

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Former trading company employee arrested on suspicion of fraud; fraudulent transactions estimated at approximately 3.7 billion yen

2023-09-29 14:06:00
A former employee in his 30s has been arrested for defrauding a trading company in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, of approximately 24 million yen through a ``circular transaction'' technique in which fictitious transactions are repeated on the books, according to an interview with investigators. got it. The fraudulent transactions amounted to approximately 3.7 billion yen, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department believes that several hundred million yen of this amount was defrauded and is working to uncover the actual situation.

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Newly arrested suspect in his 40s in case of threatening woman and stealing cash in Koto Ward, Tokyo

2023-09-29 14:05:00
In May this year, seven people were arrested for breaking into a house in Koto Ward, Tokyo, threatening a woman in her 70s and stealing approximately 2.4 million yen in cash, and the Metropolitan Police Department has newly identified a suspect in his 40s. was arrested.

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Approximately 400 bunches of Shine Muscat were taken away from the Yamanashi Minami Alps

2023-09-29 13:49:00
Approximately 400 bunches of high-grade Shine Muscat grapes were found to have been taken from a field in Minami Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and police are investigating the matter as a theft.

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Parts of Fukushima's Okuma Town and Futaba Town will be certified as "Specified Returnee Residential Areas"

2023-09-29 13:37:00
The government has lifted the evacuation order for parts of Okuma Town and Futaba Town, where the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is located, in Fukushima Prefecture's difficult-to-return areas, and has designated them as "Specified Return Residential Areas" where residents can return and live there. I decided.

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Chiba Abiko: Mother arrested after 3-year-old child dies: ``I wrapped her in a futon before.''

2023-09-29 13:14:00
A 27-year-old mother was arrested in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture for allegedly killing her 3-year-old son by wrapping him in a futon.The mother responded to an investigation before her arrest that she had wrapped him in a futon before. This was revealed in an interview with the police. Police are investigating the possibility that similar acts may have been repeated before the incident.

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Trouble in control system at Tokyo Air Traffic Control Department, temporary flight restrictions imposed

2023-09-29 13:07:00
On the morning of the 29th, a problem occurred in the control system at the Tokyo Air Traffic Control Department in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and flights were temporarily restricted in the airspace of eastern Japan. The outage was resolved shortly after noon, but flights connecting various regions and airports in eastern Japan were affected, including delays.

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Parts of Fukushima's Okuma Town and Futaba Town will be certified as "Specified Returnee Residential Areas"

2023-09-29 13:02:00
The government has lifted the evacuation order for parts of Okuma Town and Futaba Town, where the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is located, in Fukushima Prefecture's difficult-to-return areas, and has designated them as "Specified Return Residential Areas" where residents can return and live there. I decided.

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Suspect arrested after ``pretending to be fooled'' in phone call claiming to be nephew

2023-09-29 12:50:00
On the 28th, a suspect in his 20s was arrested for trying to defraud a man in his 70s living in Kita Ward, Tokyo, out of 3 million yen in cash using a false phone call claiming to be his nephew. A police officer was consulted by a family who thought the phone call was suspicious, and the police officer instructed the man to pretend to have been tricked and arrested the suspect who came to collect the money. In response to the investigation, he has denied the charges.

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District junior high school principal arrested again on suspicion of sexually assaulting student, Nerima Ward, Tokyo

2023-09-29 12:41:00
In a case in which the principal of a municipal junior high school in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, was arrested for possessing obscene images of young girls, the Metropolitan Police Department was unable to use his position as a teacher to resist students at the junior high school where the principal previously worked. He was re-arrested for sexually assaulting her.

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Kobe Airport: Departure meeting flight also affected by system trouble

2023-09-29 12:25:00
According to Kansai Airports, some flights at Kobe Airport have been postponed from around 11:50 a.m. due to a system problem.

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Fukushima lion attack keeper dies; Labor Standards Inspection Office investigates

2023-09-29 12:20:00
On the 28th, a male zookeeper in his 50s was attacked and killed by a lion in a cage at Tohoku Safari Park in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture.The Labor Standards Inspection Office began an investigation at the facility on the 29th. We are investigating whether there were any problems with safety management.

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Kobe Airport: Departure meeting flight also affected by system trouble

2023-09-29 12:17:00
According to Kansai Airports, some flights at Kobe Airport have been postponed from around 11:50 a.m. due to a system problem.

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A 22-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a parent and child were stabbed and injured in a house in Yokohama

2023-09-29 12:06:00
On the night of the 28th, a parent and child were suddenly stabbed with a knife and injured while playing a game at a house in Yokohama. Police arrested a 22-year-old suspect near the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and are conducting a detailed investigation. In response to the investigation, he reportedly stated, ``I don't remember it at all.''

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Ginza robbery case: 18-year-old part-time employee arrested; perpetrators given instructions?

2023-09-29 11:43:00
In May of this year, a group of masked men broke into a high-end watch store in Tokyo's Ginza district and stole approximately 300 million yen worth of money. The employee was arrested.

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Princess Kako to make official visit to Peru in South America, marking the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations

2023-09-29 11:42:00
It has been officially decided that Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince Akishino and his wife, will make an official visit to Peru in South America, which marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan, for 10 days from November 1st. .

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Announcement of establishment of "baby post" at hospital in Sumida Ward, Tokyo

2023-09-29 11:39:00
It has been learned that a hospital in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is preparing to set up a so-called "baby post" next year (2024), where children whose parents are unable to raise them will be kept anonymously. In the future, we plan to proceed with specific discussions with the Tokyo metropolitan government and wards.

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Newspaper delivery woman injured after being attacked by bear; damage in Akita Prefecture is highest ever

2023-09-29 11:21:00
Early on the morning of the 29th, a 70-year-old woman delivering newspapers in Akita City was attacked by a bear and seriously injured. In Akita Prefecture, 28 people have been harmed by bears this year, a new record high, and the prefecture and police are calling for caution.

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Effective job openings-to-applicants ratio in August: National average 1.29 times Same level as July

2023-09-29 08:45:00
Last month's active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.29 times the national average, the same level as the previous month. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said, ``The overall number of new job openings has increased relatively significantly, so we will be monitoring the future impact closely.''

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Hair removal beauty consultations are rapidly increasing, more than 60% are under 20s, call for attention

2023-09-29 07:26:00
The Consumer Affairs Center of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is calling on people to carefully check the contract details, as there has been a sharp increase in the number of inquiries from young people in their 20s or younger in Tokyo about troubles related to contracts regarding "hair removal beauty treatments" performed at beauty salons etc. I am.

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It is now possible to bring drinks into the ZOZO Marine Stadium ground.

2023-09-29 07:20:00
In August, a number of participants at a music event held at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba City complained of symptoms of heatstroke, and the city decided to ban the distribution of sports drinks to the grounds, which had previously been prohibited. We have decided to allow the importation of such items under certain conditions.

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National Treasure "Hakusui Amida-do" reopens for public viewing after being damaged by heavy rain Fukushima Iwaki

2023-09-29 06:58:00
Hakusui Amida-do, a national treasure located in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, which was flooded due to record heavy rain on the 8th of this month, will reopen to the public on the 1st of next month due to progress being made in removing the mud from the precincts. became.

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Introduction of a new system using AI for National Police Agency cyber patrol

2023-09-29 06:51:00
From the 29th, a new system will be introduced to the National Police Agency's Cyber ​​Patrol that uses AI to automatically extract information and posts that have a high risk of leading to crime from the vast amount of information and posts that exist on the Internet and SNS. The National Police Agency hopes to speed up the discovery of harmful information through a system that utilizes AI, which will help deter crime.

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Toyota to use recycled plastic bottles for new car seats

2023-09-29 06:49:00
This is a new movement towards reusing plastic bottles. Toyota Motor Corporation is collaborating with eight companies, including material manufacturers, to use materials made from recycled PET bottles for the seats of some new cars to be released next year.

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Morocco Earthquake: A nurse working in support activities on the ground What is the situation in the affected area?

2023-09-29 06:46:00
On September 8, Japan time, two nurses from a volunteer organization in Okayama City who were involved in support activities in areas affected by the earthquake that occurred in central Morocco answered an interview with NHK, and talked about the local situation where life reconstruction is not progressing. I talked about it.

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SBI Shinsei Bank delisted; repayment of public funds is an issue

2023-09-29 06:45:00
"SBI Shinsei Bank" was delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 28th. The challenge is whether the parent company can find a way to repay approximately 350 billion yen in public funds.

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Fukushima lion keeper dies as multiple doors, including cage, were left open

2023-09-29 05:57:00
On the 28th, a male zookeeper in his 50s was found collapsed in a lion cage at Tohoku Safari Park, a tourist facility in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, and later died. An interview with the facility revealed that multiple doors, including cages, were open. The facility is currently investigating the situation in detail, as it is highly likely that a lion entered and attacked the animal.

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IR agreement including casino between Osaka Prefecture and operator “Opening around fall 2030”

2023-09-29 05:49:00
On the 28th, Osaka Prefecture and the operator signed an implementation agreement regarding an IR (integrated resort facility) including a casino, which includes a schedule for opening around the fall of 2030.

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Middle school principal to be re-arrested for sexual assault against students Nerima Ward, Tokyo

2023-09-29 00:09:00
The principal of a municipal junior high school in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, was arrested for possessing an obscene image of a young girl, and is accused of sexually assaulting a student who was unable to resist at the junior high school where the principal previously worked. According to interviews with investigators, the Metropolitan Police Department has decided to re-arrest him.

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