Social News(2023/11/01)
Record heavy rain near western Akita city, danger of disaster looming
2023-11-01 23:41:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis suggests that around 100 millimeters of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 11:20 p.m. near the western part of Akita City. As the risk of a disaster is approaching, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a ``record-breaking heavy rain warning'' and is urging people to ensure safety.
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Hazardous substances found in water near a Shizuoka chemical factory exceed the national provisional target value
2023-11-01 23:12:00
In October, after a chemical factory in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, used PFAS, an organic fluorine compound that has been pointed out to be harmful, until 10 years ago, Shizuoka City decided to close waterways near the factory. A water quality test conducted in Japan revealed that the concentration was 5.4 times higher than the national provisional target value.
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Sighting trace data analysis
2023-11-01 22:28:00
Damage caused by bears to humans has become an "abnormal situation" in various places. On October 31st, a man broke the glass door of the front door and entered a house, attacking two women.This is a series of incidents in places that were supposed to be safe. How do bears come into areas where people live? After analyzing data on sightings, tracks, population, and topography, we were able to determine the routes bears take to urban areas and what needs to be done to reduce damage.
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Plaintiffs in former Eugenics Protection Law lawsuit request quick and unified decision on resolution
2023-11-01 22:16:00
Plaintiffs and lawyers are seeking a unified decision to resolve the lawsuits in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the government all over the country. We asked the Supreme Court to show the matter as soon as possible.
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Saitama barricade suspect explains that he was dissatisfied with the hospital and post office
2023-11-01 22:08:00
On October 31st, an 86-year-old suspect took hostages at a post office in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture. Regarding the hospital where the suspect admitted to being involved in the shooting, a police officer said, ``I am dissatisfied with the response from the reception desk.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he gave the following explanation: It appears that he was also dissatisfied with the post office, and police are investigating the motive behind the series of incidents.
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TEPCO applies to regulatory commission for changes to nuclear power plant safety regulations
2023-11-01 21:50:00
As the Nuclear Regulation Authority continues to confirm whether TEPCO is "eligible" to operate the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, where a de facto order to prohibit operation has been issued, TEPCO announced on the 1st. The company added a statement to the nuclear power plant's safety regulations that requires the president himself to monitor the safety awareness and behavior of employees and partner companies, and submitted an application to the regulatory commission.
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“Missing” 71 cases in 5 years What happened in “after school day service”?
2023-11-01 21:44:00
An after-school day service that takes care of children with disabilities. Last year, a middle school boy went missing from a facility in Suita, Osaka, and was found dead in a nearby river a week later. When NHK submitted information disclosure requests to local governments in the prefecture, it was found that over the past five years there have been a total of 71 cases of children going missing at facilities. Why do children go missing one after another in places that are important to them? As I continued my research, I began to see issues with the national system. (Osaka Broadcasting Station reporter Arata Horiuchi)
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Otsuka Foods to voluntarily recall approximately 380,000 bottles of "Crystal Geyser"
2023-11-01 21:20:00
Otsuka Foods, headquartered in Osaka, has announced that it will voluntarily recall approximately 380,000 bottles of Crystal Geyser, a mineral water it imports and sells, due to a defect in the mouth of the bottle. .
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A woman in her 80s is injured after being attacked by a bear in a residential area in the Akita mountains.
2023-11-01 21:11:00
On the night of the 1st, a woman in her 80s was attacked and injured by a bear in a residential area in the mountains of Akita City. This year, 63 people were injured in bear attacks in Akita Prefecture, a record high.
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Wildfire spreading in Ozu City, Ehime, city calls for nearby residents to evacuate
2023-11-01 20:54:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, a forest fire broke out in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire, but the fire is spreading uncontrollably and the city is calling on residents in the area to evacuate.
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National Police Agency releases photos of 13 suspects in special fraud, calls for information
2023-11-01 20:49:00
In an effort to quickly apprehend suspects of special fraud, the National Police Agency released photos of 13 suspects all at once on November 1st and is appealing for information.
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Saitama barricade suspect explains that he was dissatisfied with the hospital and post office
2023-11-01 20:48:00
On October 31st, an 86-year-old suspect took hostages at a post office in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture. Regarding the hospital where the suspect admitted to being involved in the shooting, a police officer said, ``I am dissatisfied with the response from the reception desk.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he gave the following explanation: It appears that he was also dissatisfied with the post office, and police are investigating the motive behind the series of incidents.
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Kanagawa Atsugi multi-storey parking lot fire "Is it a flashover phenomenon?"
2023-11-01 20:31:00
In August this year, more than 150 cars were destroyed by a fire in the parking lot of a pachinko parlor in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and NHK filmed the inside of the parking lot for the first time with the parlor's permission. Experts who analyzed the video pointed out that a phenomenon similar to a ``flashover'' may have occurred, in which a fire that started in one car spread to the entire parking lot at once due to the heat of the flames and smoke. Masu.
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Akita: Hunting of Asiatic black bears and other animals lifted; Matagi pray for safety
2023-11-01 20:27:00
In Akita Prefecture, hunting of Asiatic black bears and other animals has been lifted from November 1st, and in the Ani district of Kitaakita City, Matagi, whose job is to hunt animals, prayed for safe hunting at a shrine.
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Debut on the runway at 84 years old
2023-11-01 20:16:00
``We've been together for 60 years, so I'm prepared for it...'' My husband loved talking to people. After her death, the woman became lonely at her house. She was watching TV alone and keeping her diary. Walking on her runway changed those days. (Hiroshima station cameraman Maika Ishikawa)
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Wildfire spreading in Ozu City, Ehime City calls for nearby residents to evacuate
2023-11-01 19:49:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, a forest fire broke out in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire, but the fire is spreading uncontrollably and the city is calling on residents in the area to evacuate.
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Company representative re-arrested; was he made to make a false statement to raise the stock price?
2023-11-01 19:31:00
The representative of a consulting company arrested by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department for allegedly falsifying the financial results of an Osaka clothing company has been charged with violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for causing the company to make false statements in order to inflate stock prices. He was rearrested.
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Nagano Obuse Town Employees die one after another: ``Long working hours due to reduced staff'' Third-party committee
2023-11-01 19:29:00
In the two years since 2020, a total of five employees of Obuse Town, Nagano Prefecture, have died one after another due to suicide or illness, and a third-party committee set up by the town has found that four of them have died one after another due to suicide or illness. A report was compiled stating that due to a reduction in the number of employees, long working hours had become the norm, and that there were health management problems.
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Saitama post office barricaded The surrounding police officers were carrying...
2023-11-01 19:26:00
A man in his 80s barricaded himself in a post office in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture, with a handgun. The items carried by the police officers surrounding the scene became a hot topic on social media. In fact, this product was developed due to a certain incident in the past.
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Precipitation in October: Less in western Japan, lowest in Shikoku since statistics began
2023-11-01 19:18:00
In October, while many parts of the country were sunny, there was little rain in western Japan, and in Shikoku, precipitation was less than 20% of normal, the lowest since the Japan Meteorological Agency began collecting statistics in 1946.
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A child on his way to school was bitten by a wild boar and injured in a residential area in Kagoshima City.
2023-11-01 19:11:00
On the morning of November 1st, an elementary school boy was bitten by a wild boar on his way to school in a residential area in Kagoshima City, and was taken to the hospital with injuries. It means that there is consciousness.
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Two bodies found in two coffins in the building, perhaps used by a funeral company Aichi Prefecture
2023-11-01 19:08:00
On the morning of November 1, two bodies were found in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, inside two coffins in a building that was believed to have been previously used by a funeral company. All of the bodies are male, and it appears that some time has passed since their death, and police are currently confirming their identities and investigating the details of how they happened.
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Business community and Osaka Prefecture/City acceptance policy to bear the increased cost of Expo construction costs
2023-11-01 19:04:00
The construction costs for the venue for the Osaka/Kansai Expo next year are expected to rise to a maximum of 235 billion yen, an increase of 50 billion yen from the previous year, and the business community, including Keidanren and the Kansai Economic Federation, announced that The company has announced that it will accept one-third of the burden. Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City have also decided to accept one-third of the increased amount, saying it is unavoidable mainly due to higher-than-expected price increases.
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Kanagawa Atsugi multi-storey parking lot fire "Is it a flashover phenomenon?"
2023-11-01 18:51:00
In August this year, more than 150 cars were destroyed by a fire in the parking lot of a pachinko parlor in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and NHK filmed the inside of the parking lot for the first time with the parlor's permission. Experts who analyzed the video pointed out that a phenomenon similar to a ``flashover'' may have occurred, in which a fire that started in one car spread to the entire parking lot at once due to the heat of the flames and smoke. Masu.
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“Transferring patients using small jet planes” NPO crowdfunding
2023-11-01 18:50:00
An NPO that aims to use small jet aircraft to transport children and other children in need of advanced treatment to specialized medical institutions across the country is raising 100 million yen to start trial operation next year. We started crowdfunding.
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Wildfire spreading in Ozu City, Ehime, city calls for nearby residents to evacuate
2023-11-01 18:46:00
According to the fire department, around 3:30 p.m. on the 1st, they received a report of a ``wildfire'' in Shirataki, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture. Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire, but the fire is still spreading and has not been brought under control. So far, no injuries or damage to homes have been confirmed. Since there are about seven houses about 500 meters from the site, Ozu City has opened an evacuation center and is calling on residents to evacuate.
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“Medical institutions with high profit margins cancel profits and raise wages” Fiscal System Council, etc.
2023-11-01 18:45:00
Concerning next year's revision of medical fees, the Fiscal System Council, an advisory body to the Minister of Finance, has announced that, while medical associations and other organizations are requesting an increase due to wage increases for medical personnel, medical institutions with high profit margins will also He pointed out that the accumulated profits should be withdrawn and used for wage increases.
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Saitama barricade suspect explains that he was dissatisfied with the hospital and post office
2023-11-01 18:19:00
On October 31st, an 86-year-old suspect took hostages at a post office in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture. Regarding the hospital where the suspect admitted to being involved in the shooting, a police officer said, ``I am dissatisfied with the response from the reception desk.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he gave the following explanation: It appears that he was also dissatisfied with the post office, and police are investigating the motive behind the series of incidents.
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Mito: A large amount of sweet potatoes are scattered on the national highway, temporarily blocking part of the road.
2023-11-01 18:18:00
Around noon on November 1st, a large amount of sweet potatoes that appeared to have fallen off the back of a truck were scattered on a national highway in Mito City, temporarily blocking part of the road and causing a commotion as police were forced to direct traffic.
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Toyama Prefecture: Number of bear sightings in October increased by more than 11 times compared to the same period last year
2023-11-01 18:06:00
In Toyama Prefecture, where damage caused by bears has been occurring one after another, the number of confirmed bear sightings in the month of October has increased by more than 11 times compared to the same period last year, according to a prefectural summary.
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“I was happy to hug my wife” Plaintiff press conference after ruling regarding home-visit nursing care for severe cases
2023-11-01 17:57:00
Regarding nursing care services for a man in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, who is bedridden due to an intractable disease, the Chiba District Court ordered the city to allow the city to provide the equivalent of 24 hours a day, along with other medical services, on the 31st. At a press conference, the plaintiff said, ``I was overjoyed to hug my wife, who was often sick while caring for her.''
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JR Keihin Tohoku/Tokaido Line resumes operation
2023-11-01 17:56:00
JR Keihin-Tohoku Line had suspended operations between Omiya Station and Ofuna Station due to a fatal accident, but operations resumed on the entire line just after 5:30 p.m. In addition, the JR Tokaido Line, which had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Shinagawa and Yokohama stations due to the accident, resumed operations shortly after 5:30 p.m.
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Former Yotsuya Otsuka instructor sent to prosecutors on suspicion of secretly filming seven children; investigation concluded
2023-11-01 17:41:00
In a case in which a former instructor at Yotsuya Otsuka, a major junior high school entrance exam school, was arrested and charged with secretly filming one of his female students, the Metropolitan Police Department announced on November 1st that he had secretly filmed seven other children. The former instructor has been sent to a follow-up examination. This concludes the investigation into a series of incidents involving the former lecturer.
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At least 71 people killed by bears in October, highest number in one month NHK summary
2023-11-01 17:36:00
When NHK compiled the number of people who were attacked and injured by bears, the number rose to 71 in the month of October, the highest number ever recorded in a single month. . So far this year, 180 people have been affected in at least 18 prefectures, making it the largest scale of damage ever seen since the national government began keeping statistics, and the national and local governments are calling for thorough countermeasures.
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Police search food processing company for school lunches with fake pork from Kanagawa
2023-11-01 17:31:00
On the 1st, police found that a food processing company in Sagamihara City, which provided pork for school lunches at elementary and junior high schools in Kawasaki City, had violated the Unfair Competition Prevention Act by falsely labeling it as "domestic" pork from a foreign country. The company's headquarters and other facilities were searched on suspicion of Police plan to analyze the seized materials and investigate the situation in detail.
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Iwate Kitakami 76-year-old mushroom picker injured arm after being attacked by bear
2023-11-01 17:29:00
On the morning of the 1st, a 76-year-old man who was picking mushrooms in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and injured his arm. Police are patrolling the area and asking for caution.
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JR Keihin Tohoku and Tokaido Line operations suspended due to fatal accident
2023-11-01 17:01:00
JR Keihin-Tohoku Line has suspended northbound and southbound service between Omiya Station and Ofuna Station due to an accident that occurred around 4:15 p.m. Due to this, the JR Tokaido Line has also suspended operations on the up and down lines between Shinagawa Station and Yokohama Station. According to JR East, both trains are scheduled to resume operation around 5:40 p.m.
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Last fiscal year, total income reported by domestic companies reached a record high of over 85 trillion yen.
2023-11-01 16:52:00
The total amount of income declared by domestic companies last fiscal year was more than 85 trillion yen, an increase of 5.5 trillion yen from the previous year and a new record high, according to a summary by the National Tax Agency. Experts believe that the reason for this is that the weaker yen has increased the export earnings of companies, especially those in the manufacturing industry.
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Saitama barricaded suspect ``dissatisfied with response due to accident with post office bike''
2023-11-01 16:44:00
On October 31st, an 86-year-old suspect took hostages at a post office in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture, and before he was arrested, he said, ``Last year, I was involved in an accident with a post office delivery motorcycle.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he gave an explanation to the effect that he was dissatisfied with the response. Police are investigating the details.
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Supreme Court to reach unified decision in lawsuit over former Eugenics Protection Act that forced sterilization
2023-11-01 16:38:00
The Supreme Court has decided that a full bench of 15 judges will hear the case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the state. It is expected that a unified decision will be made. With courts in various regions making divided decisions, the focus is likely to be on whether the former Eugenics Protection Act violated the Constitution and whether there is a right to seek compensation.
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Tokyo Fire Department conducts water rescue training at sports facilities at Olympic venue
2023-11-01 16:29:00
At a sports facility in Tokyo that was the venue for the canoeing competition at the Tokyo Olympics, rescue teams from the Tokyo Fire Department and others conducted training to rescue people who were swept away by a river.
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A man in his 20s was bitten by a wild boar in a residential area, causing injuries to his hand and face in Fukuyama, Hiroshima
2023-11-01 16:28:00
On the morning of the 1st, a wild boar appeared in a residential area in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and a man in his 20s was bitten and suffered injuries to his hands and face. The boar was then captured by police who rushed to the scene.
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Akita Kazuno 46-year-old man was attacked by a bear and injured when he tried to escape
2023-11-01 16:17:00
On the morning of the 1st, a man in his 40s was attacked by a bear inside a warehouse in Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, and when he tried to escape, he fell and suffered head injuries. This year, 62 people were injured in bear attacks in Akita Prefecture, the highest number ever.
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Extremist clan leader arrested, staying under false name, base search in Tokyo
2023-11-01 16:15:00
An executive of the unofficial wing of the extremist group ``Revolutionary Labor Association Mainstream'' was arrested for staying at a lodging facility under a false name in order to hide his identity as an activist, and the Metropolitan Police Department searched the activity's base in Tokyo.
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Supreme Court to reach unified decision in lawsuit over former Eugenics Protection Act that forced sterilization
2023-11-01 16:13:00
The Supreme Court has decided that a full bench of 15 judges will hear the case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the state. It is expected that a unified decision will be made. With courts in various regions making divided decisions, the focus is likely to be on whether the former Eugenics Protection Act violated the Constitution and whether there is a right to seek compensation.
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Last fiscal year, total income reported by domestic companies reached a record high of over 85 trillion yen.
2023-11-01 16:03:00
The total amount of income declared by domestic companies last fiscal year was more than 85 trillion yen, an increase of 5.5 trillion yen from the previous year and a new record high, according to a summary by the National Tax Agency. Experts believe that the reason for this is that the weaker yen has increased the export earnings of companies, especially those in the manufacturing industry.
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant workers have been exposed to waste liquid and the regulatory commission has repeatedly pointed out problems with its management.
2023-11-01 15:34:00
At a meeting of the Nuclear Regulation Authority held on the 1st, regarding the trouble that occurred in October when workers cleaning contaminated water treatment equipment at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant were exposed to waste liquid containing radioactive materials. , committee members repeatedly pointed out issues such as work management issues.
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Plaintiffs in former Eugenics Protection Law lawsuit request quick and unified decision on resolution
2023-11-01 15:07:00
Plaintiffs and lawyers are seeking a unified decision to resolve the lawsuits in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the government all over the country. We asked the Supreme Court to show the matter as soon as possible.
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Sendai Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 approved for 20-year extension of operation period Nuclear Regulation Authority
2023-11-01 14:43:00
On the 1st, the Nuclear Regulation Authority approved a 20-year extension of the operating period of Sendai Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 in Kagoshima Prefecture, which are approaching 40 years since they began operation, as requested by Kyushu Electric Power. Under the system, which limits the operating period to 40 years in principle, six nuclear power plants nationwide have been granted extensions.
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NTT self-developed domestically generated AI service to be launched for companies from March next year
2023-11-01 14:27:00
NTT has announced that it will begin offering a domestically produced generative AI service to businesses from March next year. It is said that it competes with major American IT companies and is characterized by significantly reducing installation costs.
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Off the coast of Senkaku, Okinawa, a Chinese Coast Guard ship intrudes into territorial waters; one ship leaves, but two still sail in territorial waters
2023-11-01 14:07:00
In the early hours of the 1st, three ships of the Chinese Coast Guard entered Japan's territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and one of these ships left the territorial waters early on the 1st. The remaining two vessels are still sailing in territorial waters, and the Japan Coast Guard continues to warn them to leave the area.
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Wild boar in residential area, 3 people injured, police and fire department working to capture it Matsuyama, Ehime
2023-11-01 13:36:00
Just before noon on the 1st, a wild boar appeared in a residential area in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, injuring three people: a man, a woman, and a 1-year-old boy. Police and fire departments are working to capture the animal and are calling on residents in the area to be careful.
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Saitama barricaded suspect ``dissatisfied with response due to accident with post office bike''
2023-11-01 13:33:00
On October 31st, an 86-year-old suspect took hostages at a post office in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture, and before he was arrested, he said, ``Last year, I was involved in an accident with a post office delivery motorcycle.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he gave an explanation to the effect that he was dissatisfied with the response. Police are investigating the details.
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Miyako Kaihatsu's strawberry seedlings sold illegally online, 55-year-old woman sent to prosecutors
2023-11-01 13:07:00
A 55-year-old woman from Chiba Prefecture has been sent to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the Seed and Seedling Law for growing strawberry seedlings developed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and illegally selling them on the Internet.
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Two people injured after being attacked by a wild boar; police and fire departments work to catch it in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
2023-11-01 12:50:00
According to the Matsuyama City Fire Department in Ehime Prefecture, a man in his 60s was bitten and injured by a wild boar at around 11 a.m. on the 1st in Harumi-cho, Matsuyama City. Later, in the nearby Aizu town of Matsuyama City, an elderly woman was attacked by a wild boar, and when she tried to escape, she fell and was injured. Both people were taken to the hospital, and their injuries are believed to be minor. Police and fire departments are working to capture the wild boar and are asking residents in the area to be careful.
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One day after Halloween, Shibuya Ward Mayor “No noticeable confusion”
2023-11-01 12:45:00
I understand that on the morning of November 1st, Mayor Ken Hasebe of Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, called on the press to refrain from visiting for Halloween, where there were concerns about crowd accidents due to large numbers of people gathering in the early hours after Halloween. was obtained, indicating that there was no noticeable confusion.
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Sendai Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 approved for 20-year extension of operation period Nuclear Regulation Authority
2023-11-01 12:38:00
On the 1st, the Nuclear Regulation Authority approved a 20-year extension of the operating period of Sendai Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 in Kagoshima Prefecture, which are approaching 40 years since they began operation, as requested by Kyushu Electric Power. Under the system, which limits the operating period to 40 years in principle, six nuclear power plants nationwide have been granted extensions.
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Number of welfare applications in August increased by 3.8% compared to the same month last year, increasing for 8 consecutive months
2023-11-01 12:34:00
The number of applications for welfare assistance in August was announced on the 1st, and there were more than 21,000 applications nationwide, an increase of 3.8% compared to August last year. This is the eighth consecutive month that the number has exceeded the same month of the previous year.
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Subsidiary of “Fortnite” provider company fails to report approximately 3 billion yen in consumption tax
2023-11-01 11:59:00
An overseas subsidiary of Epic Games, an American game company that provides the globally popular online game Fortnite, has filed a consumption tax return of approximately 3 billion yen from the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau over billing income from Japanese users. Through interviews with people involved, we learned that an omission was pointed out and an additional tax of approximately 3.5 billion yen was imposed.
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Saitama barricaded suspect ``dissatisfied with response due to accident with post office bike''
2023-11-01 11:58:00
On October 31st, an 86-year-old suspect took hostages at a post office in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture, and before he was arrested, he said, ``Last year, I was involved in an accident with a post office delivery motorcycle.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he gave an explanation to the effect that he was dissatisfied with the response. Police are investigating the details.
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Fukushima Aizuwakamatsu Elderly woman dies, possibly attacked by bear in city area
2023-11-01 11:47:00
On the morning of the 1st, an elderly woman was found lying in an urban area in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture with injuries to her head and other areas, and later died at a hospital. The city and police are asking residents to be careful, as they suspect the animal may have been attacked by a bear based on the condition of its injuries.
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Princess Kako departs for Peru for official visit to mark 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Japan
2023-11-01 11:28:00
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince Akishino and his wife, departed from Haneda Airport on the 1st for an official visit to Peru, South America, which is celebrating 150 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan.
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A man in his 50s arrested on suspicion of marriage fraud using a matching app may have swindled around 100 million yen
2023-11-01 10:37:00
A real estate company manager in his 50s was accused of defrauding two women he met through a dating app of more than 9 million yen by hinting at marriage and lying that the funds were for the purchase of an apartment to live in together. was arrested. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that he defrauded at least five women, including two women, of approximately 100 million yen. The management has denied some of the charges.
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Off the coast of Senkaku, Okinawa, three Chinese Coast Guard ships invade Japanese territorial waters
2023-11-01 08:31:00
In the early hours of the 1st, three ships of the Chinese Coast Guard entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters.
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Tokyo Mayor of Koto Ward: “Rep. Kakizawa recommended paid advertising”
2023-11-01 07:28:00
In an incident in which the mayor's camp in Tokyo's Koto Ward is said to have placed paid advertisements on a video posting site during the election period, which is prohibited under the Public Offices Election Law, the ward mayor told the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department, Interviews with people involved revealed that the deputy minister of justice recommended paid advertising.'' Representative Kakizawa resigned as Deputy Minister of Justice on October 31, saying he wanted to take responsibility for this issue.
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Fake advertisement made to resemble a news program using generated AI Nippon TV “Be careful”
2023-11-01 07:14:00
A video of a fake advertisement resembling a commercial news program that appears to have used generative AI to reproduce the voice and movements of a real announcer is spreading on social media. The fake video encourages people to register on investment information sites, and Nippon Television, which created a fake video that resembles the program, is calling for caution.
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More than 130 food items will have their food prices increased in November, the lowest since January of last year
2023-11-01 06:48:00
The number of food items whose prices will increase this month is more than 130, the lowest since January last year, when a series of price increases began. The company that conducted the survey believes that as consumers become more frugal, companies are increasingly refraining from raising prices further.
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Increased subsidies for after-school child care to resolve labor shortage Children and Family Affairs Agency
2023-11-01 06:33:00
In an effort to alleviate the shortage of staff working in after-school child care, the Children and Family Affairs Agency has increased subsidies for facilities with two full-time staff members per class, supporting the securing of human resources and stabilizing operations. I understand that we have decided on a course of action. The Children and Families Agency plans to include related costs in next year's initial budget at the earliest.
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Three men climbing a mountain were attacked by a bear, two injured in Fukushima Town, Hokkaido
2023-11-01 05:30:00
On the morning of October 31st, two men who were mountain climbing in Fukushima Town, Hokkaido, were attacked by a bear and suffered minor injuries.
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Halloween Tokyo Shibuya has no major problems with crowds
2023-11-01 05:22:00
On the night of October 31st, the day of Halloween, Shibuya, Tokyo was crowded with people, but as a result of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department deploying hundreds of riot police and other personnel to prevent accidents, there were no major problems.
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Saitama barricade 86-year-old suspect arrested; investigation into shooting incident and other related matters
2023-11-01 05:20:00
On October 31st, an 86-year-old suspect barricaded himself in a post office in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture, with a handgun, but was arrested by police investigators who stormed in about eight hours later. Two employees were temporarily stranded inside the post office, but they were released or escaped safely. Immediately before this, there was a shooting incident at a hospital and a fire at the suspect's home, and police are investigating the connection.
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Nihon University “Formulate improvement plan to prevent recurrence, clarify responsibility and take action”
2023-11-01 05:17:00
A third-party committee that examined Nihon University's response to the drug incident involving a member of its American football club has released a report, pointing out an attitude that minimizes the facts and dysfunctional governance. In response to this, Nihon University will promptly formulate measures to prevent recurrence and an improvement plan, as well as clarify the responsibilities of those involved and take disciplinary action.
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[Details] Saitama barricade 86-year-old suspect arrested Female staff member safe
2023-11-01 00:59:00
On the afternoon of the 31st, an 86-year-old suspect barricaded himself in a post office in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture, with a handgun, but police investigators rushed in earlier and arrested him on suspicion of violating the Hostage Extortion Punishment Act. The woman who had been left inside took advantage of the man's chance and escaped to safety just after 9 p.m.
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Zao Echo Line 2 cars collide, falls down cliff, truck driver dies
2023-11-01 00:57:00
On the morning of October 31st, a large truck and a passenger car collided on the Zao Echo Line, a mountain tourist road in Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture, and the vehicle fell down a cliff beside the road, killing the 42-year-old man driving the large truck. One person was unconscious and in critical condition, and another was seriously injured.
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