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A worker is unconscious after a tire falls off from a moving truck in Aomori

2023-12-01 22:33:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, a tire came off a large truck that was traveling on the Hachinohe Expressway in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, and hit a man who was working on the side of the road. Police are investigating the details of the accident, as the man was unconscious when he was taken to the hospital.

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Former prosecutor general's retirement age extension in trial demanding disclosure of circumstances Former deputy administrative minister testifies

2023-12-01 21:57:00
A former vice-minister of the Ministry of Justice was sued on the 1st in a lawsuit in which a university professor is demanding that the government disclose documents that can accurately verify the circumstances surrounding the Cabinet decision to extend the retirement age of former Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office Chief Prosecutor Kurokawa. Witnesses were examined. A former vice-minister testified that the change in legal interpretation that was the basis for the Cabinet decision was not intended to extend Mr. Kurokawa's retirement age.

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NHK interview memo leaked online, apology to collaborators

2023-12-01 21:47:00
It was discovered that notes from an interview conducted by an NHK reporter had been leaked onto the Internet, and as a result of an investigation, a temporary staff contracted by an NHK subsidiary admitted that they had leaked the information. NHK apologizes to those who cooperated with the interview and says it will further investigate the facts and take strict action.

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Over 40,000 signatures submitted calling for scrapping of National University Corporation Law amendment bill ``infringement of autonomy''

2023-12-01 21:19:00
Deliberations have begun in the House of Councilors on a proposed amendment to the National University Corporation Law that would require large-scale national university corporations to establish an "Administration Policy Council," and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology must approve the council's members. More than 40,000 signatures have been submitted to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology calling for the bill to be scrapped, arguing that it infringes on the autonomy of Japan.

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Screenwriter Taichi Yamada dies at age 89, who worked on many masterpiece dramas

2023-12-01 21:18:00
Taichi Yamada, a scriptwriter who worked on many masterpiece dramas such as ``Otokotachi no Tabiji'' and ``Irregular Ringotachi'', passed away on November 29th due to old age at a facility in Kawasaki City. He was 89 years old.

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Osprey crash: Japan Coast Guard spends all night searching for seven remaining victims with no clues

2023-12-01 21:08:00
Following the crash of a US military transport plane, the Osprey, off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, the 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters conducted a focused search off the coast of Yakushima Airport, where a reaction that could be part of the aircraft was detected. However, even two days after the incident, no clues have been obtained regarding the remaining seven crew members. U.S. military personnel were also in the area on the 1st, and the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters plans to continue searching through the night.

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Plaintiff writes request for compensation order from government to ``finalize judgment'' to lower welfare costs

2023-12-01 21:07:00
On November 30th, the Nagoya High Court handed down a judgment revoking the gradual reduction in welfare allowances starting in 2013 and ordering the government to pay compensation.The plaintiff visited the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the 1st. submitted a request for the judgment to be finalized without appeal.

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Fukuoka Mayor Miyawaka apologizes for “power harassment remarks” City council plans to establish 100-article committee

2023-12-01 21:04:00
Mayor Hidetoshi Shiokawa of Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is said to have repeatedly made statements that suggest power harassment towards multiple city employees, and at a city council meeting held on December 1, Mayor Shiokawa said, ``I deeply regret it.'' I sincerely apologize."

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Okinawa's airports and ports are being considered for expansion in preparation for emergencies; "Used by the Self-Defense Force several times a year"

2023-12-01 21:00:00
The government is considering developing and expanding airports and ports in Okinawa Prefecture so that Self-Defense Forces aircraft can use them in case of emergencies. Interviews with related parties revealed that the company has explained to the prefecture that it expects the number of cases to exceed 100,000.

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AI/Robots… Challenge to increase productivity towards “sustainable wage increases”

2023-12-01 20:10:00
On the 1st, the central organization of labor unions, Rengo, officially decided on next year's spring strike policy. The challenge for the Japanese economy is how to raise wages sustainably. In order to continue increasing wages, it is essential to generate profits to fund them. New movements are spreading among companies regarding how to make profits and how to increase productivity.

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Osprey ``flight request after safety confirmation'' officially confirmed by US, Foreign Minister Kamikawa

2023-12-01 19:43:00
In response to the Osprey accident, Japan requested that the flight be carried out after safety was confirmed, but the U.S. Department of Defense acknowledged that it had not received an official request, but Foreign Minister Kamikawa At a morning press conference, the minister said, ``I just received confirmation from the American Embassy in Tokyo that ``yesterday's request is official.'' He added, ``We will continue to respond appropriately while cooperating closely with relevant ministries and agencies and the American side.''

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Aomori worker is unconscious after being hit by a tire that came off a moving truck

2023-12-01 19:42:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, the tire of a large truck that was traveling on the Hachinohe Expressway in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture came off and hit a worker who was on the side of the road. The worker was unconscious when he was taken to the hospital, so police are investigating the details of the accident.

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Former prosecutor general's retirement age extension in trial demanding disclosure of circumstances Former deputy administrative minister testifies

2023-12-01 19:31:00
A former vice-minister of the Ministry of Justice was sued on the 1st in a lawsuit in which a university professor is demanding that the government disclose documents that can accurately verify the circumstances surrounding the Cabinet decision to extend the retirement age of former Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office Chief Prosecutor Kurokawa. Witnesses were examined. A former vice-minister testified that the change in legal interpretation that was the basis for the Cabinet decision was not intended to extend Mr. Kurokawa's retirement age.

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Rakuten Pitcher Masahiro Tanaka ``Should have taken the initiative and been careful'' regarding Anraku pitcher issue

2023-12-01 19:30:00
Regarding the team's admission that Rakuten pitcher Tomohiro Anraku harassed his teammates, pitcher Masahiro Tanaka posted on his social media, ``If there was a problem, I should have taken the initiative to warn him.I regret that I was naive.'' I made a comment saying, ``I'm doing it.''

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Nihon University American Football Club's policy to abolish the club continues to be discussed after board of directors fails to reach a conclusion

2023-12-01 19:30:00
Nihon University's board of directors discussed the policy of abolishing the American football club in response to the drug scandal, but on December 1, no conclusion was reached and deliberations continued.

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Former Deputy Minister of Justice Kakizawa ``has no intention of acquiring'' ward mayor election, writes letter to supporters' association officials

2023-12-01 19:25:00
Deputy Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa, whose local office was raided by the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act regarding the mayoral election in Tokyo's Koto Ward held in April this year, was arrested by a person affiliated with the support group. It was revealed that he had sent a document stating that he had no intention of acquiring the company.

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Zengin-Net system failure “backed by lack of BCP and training”

2023-12-01 19:20:00
Due to a large-scale remittance system failure that occurred in October this year, Zengin-Net (National Bank Fund Settlement Network), which operates the system, and NTT Data, the developer, have announced the results of their investigation, stating that it took two days to restore the system. It was concluded that the reason for this was that the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) and training for large-scale failures were not sufficient.

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Winter bonuses for nurses, etc. “reduced by unions by more than 30% compared to last year”

2023-12-01 19:12:00
As a result of a labor union survey on this winter's bonuses for nurses and others working at medical institutions, it was found that more than 30% of unions had lowered their bonuses compared to last year. The labor union points out that ``the shortage of nurses will accelerate and could lead to the collapse of the medical field.''

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High school baseball player Mousei Sakoda dies, Hiroshima Commercial player and manager won Koshien championship

2023-12-01 19:11:00
Mousei Sakoda, who won the summer Koshien championship as a player and manager for the high school baseball powerhouse Hiroshima Commercial High School and was currently the coach at Takehara High School in Hiroshima Prefecture, passed away on the morning of the 1st. He was 84 years old.

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Average temperature this fall is the highest on record following spring and summer, 1.39 degrees higher than normal

2023-12-01 19:01:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has revealed that the average autumn temperature was the highest since statistics began, despite a series of high-temperature days with severe lingering heat. This is the second record high since spring and summer, and the Japan Meteorological Agency predicts that record high temperatures are likely to continue in the future due to global warming.

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Aichi Prefectural Police sends documents to 9 police officers who died in detention due to ``neglecting necessary medical care''

2023-12-01 18:35:00
In 2022, a 43-year-old man who was detained in the custody cell of the Okazaki Police Station in Aichi Prefecture died after being restrained for a long time. At the time, nine police officers involved in detention management work were referred to prosecutors on suspicion of causing death due to professional negligence, etc., for allegedly neglecting to take appropriate action. In addition, a total of 27 people were punished, including the police chief of Okazaki Police Station, including the police officer who was referred to the public prosecutor's office, and the chief resigned at his request.

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Takarazuka Revue resumes performances at the Grand Theater, focusing on improving organizational culture

2023-12-01 18:14:00
Performances at the Takarazuka Grand Theater in Hyogo Prefecture, which were canceled due to the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, have resumed on the 1st. Meanwhile, discussions between the opera company and the bereaved families are continuing, and the focus will be on how to improve the organizational culture going forward.

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Aomori worker is unconscious after being hit by a tire that came off a moving truck

2023-12-01 18:10:00
According to the Aomori Prefectural Police Highway Patrol, just before 4 p.m. on the 1st, the rear tire of a truck that was traveling on the outbound line of the Hachinohe Expressway in Hachinohe City came off and hit a worker on the side of the road. According to the police and fire department, the worker was taken to the hospital for treatment, but he was unconscious when he was taken. Police are investigating the details of the accident. As a result of this, the Hachinohe Expressway has been closed to traffic from 4:15 p.m. between the Hachinohe North Interchange and Hachinohe Junction.

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YouTuber re-arrested for allegedly unjustly restraining man after saying, “Let’s go to the police box.”

2023-12-01 18:10:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has accused a YouTuber of illegally reselling tickets and was arrested for posting a video defaming an 18-year-old woman on suspicion of unfairly detaining a man who was on the street in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. I was rearrested.

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Number of influenza patients hits new high this season, thorough infection control measures

2023-12-01 17:52:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide was 28.30 per medical institution in the week ending November 26, an increase from the previous week and the highest number of this season.

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Johnny's sexual assault issue "SMILE-UP." pays compensation to 23 people

2023-12-01 17:35:00
"SMILE-UP.", which changed its name from Johnny's Office due to the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa, announced that it had started providing compensation to 23 people who reported the damage, saying that they had paid compensation by the 30th. I made it clear.

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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: “First-class rice” ratio “may be the lowest ever due to the effects of intense heat”

2023-12-01 17:34:00
Due to the record-breaking heat wave, the proportion of ``first-class rice,'' which has the highest appearance rating, is decreasing. The national average was just over 60% as of the end of October this year, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says it may be the lowest ever since the survey began in 2004.

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Plaintiff writes request for compensation order from government to ``finalize judgment'' to lower welfare costs

2023-12-01 17:27:00
On November 30th, the Nagoya High Court handed down a judgment revoking the gradual reduction in welfare allowances starting in 2013 and ordering the government to pay compensation.The plaintiff visited the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the 1st. submitted a request for the judgment to be finalized without appeal.

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PFAS found to be harmful Citizen group investigates well water; about 30% exceeds target value

2023-12-01 17:25:00
Concerning PFAS, a chemical substance that has been pointed out to be harmful, a citizen group investigated the concentration contained in well water in the Tama area of ​​Tokyo, and found that approximately 30% of the surveyed locations met the national provisional target level. It was announced that a value exceeding .

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Reiwa Consultation: Recommendations such as reviewing insurance application to realize a sustainable social security system

2023-12-01 17:19:00
In order to realize a sustainable social security system that also takes into account the securing of financial resources for raising children, the ``Reiwa Consultation'', which is attended by economic experts and university professors, will compile recommendations for reforming spending on medical and nursing care, and will improve insurance coverage. It is estimated that social security costs can be reduced by more than 1 trillion yen annually by reviewing the scope of insurance and increasing self-payments.

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High school baseball player Mousei Sakoda dies, Hiroshima Commercial player and manager won Koshien championship

2023-12-01 17:16:00
Mousei Sakoda, who won the summer Koshien championship as a player and manager for the high school baseball powerhouse Hiroshima Commercial High School and was currently the coach at Takehara High School in Hiroshima Prefecture, passed away on the morning of the 1st. He was 84 years old.

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This year's new word/buzzword award "ARE" wins the annual grand prize

2023-12-01 17:08:00
This year's "New Words/Buzzwords Award" was announced on the 1st, and the annual grand prize went to Hanshin's manager Akifu Okada, who was crowned number one in Japan for the first time in 38 years in professional baseball this year, and became a hot topic for expressing his victory. The word ``ARE'' was chosen.

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Abe faction: Party income not listed; hundreds of millions of yen over 5 years; suspected kickback

2023-12-01 17:05:00
The Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, the Seiwa Policy Research Group, kicks back to the members the income that their members collect in excess of the party ticket sales quota, and the faction's income and expenditure report shows the income and expenditures. It turned out that there was a suspicion that it had not been recorded as such. According to people involved, the total amount of funds kicked back to the members of Congress is believed to be in the hundreds of millions of yen over the five years up to last year, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.

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Author and poet Takashi Miki dies at age 88, winner of Akutagawa Prize for ``Hiroshi''

2023-12-01 16:51:00
Taku Miki, an Akutagawa Prize-winning author and poet who continued to write in a wide range of fields from novels to children's literature, passed away last month due to old age. He was 88 years old.

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Summary indictment of video poster for insulting former member of the former Unification Church

2023-12-01 16:42:00
A 46-year-old poster has been summarily indicted on a video posting site for insulting a former second-generation member who complained of damage caused by the former Unification Church under the name "Sayuri Ogawa."

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Worst bear damage ever, more than 200 people for the first time (April to November, Ministry of the Environment)

2023-12-01 16:36:00
According to national statistics, 212 people were harmed by bears from April to November this year, making it the worst damage ever with more than 200 people being harmed by bears for the first time since statistics began being collected.

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Eldest son arrested for leaving his mother in need of care in a park and causing her death Miyagi

2023-12-01 16:34:00
In Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture, a 57-year-old eldest son was arrested on suspicion of causing death by abandoning his 86-year-old mother, who needed nursing care, in a park.

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Osprey crash: Local governments request “flight suspension until safety confirmation”

2023-12-01 16:33:00
Following the accident in which a US military Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, which includes the Atsugi base, and the city of Yokohama have submitted a letter to the government, including suspending Osprey flights until safety is confirmed. I requested it.

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Caught between the road and the sidewalk: What is the actual situation of bicycle lanes?

2023-12-01 16:24:00
Blue signs often seen around town. This is the "passage zone" for bicycles marked on the roadway. Did you know that there are three types of roads depending on the speed limit and traffic volume? Bicycles are supposed to pass over these lanes, but when we interviewed them about bicycle lanes, we learned something about the situation. (Osaka Broadcasting Station reporter Mami Kimura)

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Okinawa Prefecture once again requests Osprey flights to be suspended during search and rescue operations

2023-12-01 16:15:00
Okinawa Prefecture, which has been calling for the US military to suspend Osprey flights following the crash, once again requested the Okinawa Defense Bureau and other organizations on the 1st to request that the US military suspend Osprey flights even during search and rescue operations.

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[Video] Monkeys bathe in hot springs to beat the cold in Hakodate, Hokkaido

2023-12-01 16:13:00
At a botanical garden in the hot spring town of Hakodate, Hokkaido, which has experienced the coldest weather this season, captive monkeys are soaking in hot springs to warm themselves up and beat the cold.

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This year's new word/buzzword award "ARE" wins the annual grand prize

2023-12-01 16:11:00
This year's "New Words/Buzzwords Award" was announced on the 1st, and the annual grand prize went to Hanshin's manager Akifu Okada, who was crowned number one in Japan for the first time in 38 years in professional baseball this year, and became a hot topic for expressing his victory. The word ``ARE'' was chosen.

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Former Environment Minister Koizumi talks with Osaka Governor Yoshimura to encourage ride sharing

2023-12-01 16:08:00
Former Liberal Democratic Party Minister of the Environment Koizumi and Osaka Prefecture Governor Yoshimura held talks regarding "ride sharing," in which ordinary drivers use private cars to transport people for a fee, and urged the government to introduce it in time for the Osaka-Kansai Expo. We have confirmed that we will continue to strengthen the

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"NHK year-end help/overseas help" acceptance begins

2023-12-01 15:43:00
Applications for "NHK Year-End Help/Overseas Help" began on the 1st nationwide.

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Man arrested for allegedly stripping naked on a playground under the guise of "exposure"; multiple people may have filmed it

2023-12-01 15:41:00
A 38-year-old man from Shibuya Ward was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of public indecency after gathering naked at a sports field in Tokyo under the guise of ``outdoor activities.'' It is said that he called on multiple people through SNS and posted images of the group.

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Abe faction: Party income not listed; hundreds of millions of yen over 5 years; suspected kickback

2023-12-01 15:11:00
The Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, the Seiwa Policy Research Group, kicks back to the members the income that their members collect in excess of the party ticket sales quota, and the faction's income and expenditure report shows the income and expenditures. It turned out that there was a suspicion that it had not been recorded as such. According to people involved, the total amount of funds kicked back to the members of Congress is believed to be in the hundreds of millions of yen over the five years up to last year, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.

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Former Deputy Minister Kakizawa says he has no intention of taking over the district mayor's election, writes letter to supporters' association officials

2023-12-01 15:08:00
Deputy Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa, whose local office was raided by the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act regarding the mayoral election in Tokyo's Koto Ward held in April this year, was arrested by a person affiliated with the support group. It was revealed that he had sent a document stating that he had no intention of acquiring the company.

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Screenwriter Taichi Yamada dies at age 89, who worked on many masterpiece dramas

2023-12-01 14:56:00
Taichi Yamada, a screenwriter who worked on many masterpiece dramas such as ``Otokotachi no Tabiji'' and ``Irregular Ringos'', passed away on November 29th due to old age at a facility in Kawasaki City. He was 89 years old.

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Rengo officially decides to demand a 5% or more wage increase, including regular wage increases, for next year's spring labor union

2023-12-01 14:55:00
A federation of labor organizations held a central committee meeting on December 1st and officially decided to demand a wage increase of at least 5%, including regular wage increases, for next year's spring labor movement.

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Tokyo Customs issues special warning as illegal drug smuggling may increase towards the end of the year

2023-12-01 14:44:00
Due to the risk of smuggling of illegal drugs such as stimulants increasing towards the end of the year, when imported cargo and people entering the country from overseas increase, Tokyo Customs has been strengthening its posture such as cargo inspections from the 1st as a special year-end alert.

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A system begins to convey the feelings of crime victims and bereaved families to perpetrators, including prisons.

2023-12-01 14:39:00
A new system began on the 1st that allows prisons and juvenile detention centers to listen to the feelings of crime victims and bereaved families and convey them to perpetrators. Minister of Justice Koizumi expressed his intention to operate the system in a way that is close to victims.

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This year's new word/buzzword award "ARE" wins the annual grand prize

2023-12-01 14:38:00
This year's "New Words/Buzzwords Award" was announced on the 1st, and the annual grand prize went to Hanshin's manager Akifu Okada, who was crowned number one in Japan for the first time in 38 years in professional baseball this year, and became a hot topic for expressing his victory. The word ``ARE'' was chosen.

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Nihon University American Football Club drug case: 21-year-old male club member sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison

2023-12-01 14:34:00
The first trial of the first male member of the Nihon University American football club to be arrested in the drug incident was held, and the member admitted to the charges and said, ``I think there were about 10 members of the club who were using drugs.'' I did. Prosecutors asked for a sentence of one year and six months in prison.

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Toyama: Bears appear in November 29 times more than same month last year, so be careful throughout December

2023-12-01 14:25:00
In Toyama Prefecture, where damage caused by bears has been occurring one after another, the number of confirmed bear sightings in the month of November has increased by over 29 times compared to the same month last year, and the prefecture is planning to continue until the end of this month until the bears go into hibernation. calls for caution.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism selects 11 “model regions” from across the country to maintain infrastructure

2023-12-01 14:09:00
In order to maintain infrastructure such as aging bridges and tunnels into the future, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced on the 1st that it has selected 11 "model areas" from across the country. In the future, we will support the formulation of plans to efficiently manage infrastructure in these areas.

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This year's new word/buzzword award "ARE" wins the annual grand prize

2023-12-01 14:07:00
This year's "New Words/Buzzwords Award" was announced on the 1st, and the annual grand prize went to Hanshin's manager Akifu Okada, who was crowned number one in Japan for the first time in 38 years in professional baseball this year, and became a hot topic for expressing his victory. The word ``ARE'' was chosen.

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Osprey ``flight request after safety confirmation'' officially confirmed by US, Foreign Minister Kamikawa

2023-12-01 14:05:00
In response to the Osprey accident, Japan requested that the flight be carried out after safety was confirmed, but the U.S. Department of Defense acknowledged that it had not received an official request, but Foreign Minister Kamikawa At a morning press conference, the minister said, ``I just received confirmation from the American Embassy in Tokyo that ``yesterday's request is official.'' He then stated, ``We will continue to respond appropriately while cooperating closely with related ministries and agencies and the American side.''

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Mother sent to prosecutors for allegedly dumping baby's body in toilet, Kanagawa

2023-12-01 14:05:00
In July this year, a mother in her 30s was referred to the public prosecutor for an incident in which the body of a baby was found at a sewage treatment facility in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and was accused of abandoning the body by flushing it down the toilet at home.

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Nihon University American football team sends new third-year member to prosecutors for possession of illegal drugs

2023-12-01 14:03:00
In the case where a male member of Nihon University's American football club was arrested for allegedly concealing illegal drugs such as marijuana, the Metropolitan Police Department has newly arrested a third-year male member of the American football team for possessing illegal drugs believed to be marijuana. The case was sent to the public prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the special law.

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Agriculture Minister Miyashita meets with US Ambassador to Japan “Thanks for expanding consumption of scallops”

2023-12-01 13:45:00
With China suspending imports of Japanese seafood products, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Miyashita met with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Emanuel, and spoke with the U.S. Embassy about increasing consumption of Japanese scallops and developing new export routes. He expressed his gratitude for the cooperation received.

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Takiyama Hospital: No charges against 8 people, including the then-director and Tokorozawa City employees who were sent to prosecutors

2023-12-01 13:44:00
Prosecutors will not bring charges against Tokorozawa City employees and the hospital's then-director, who were referred to prosecutors for allegedly admitting a male patient from Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, to Takiyama Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, without his family's consent. I made it.

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Nihon University American football club drug case: 21-year-old male club member admits charges at first trial

2023-12-01 12:59:00
The first trial was held for a 21-year-old male member of the Nihon University American Football Club who is accused of violating the Narcotics Control Law for possessing stimulants in the dormitory of the Nihon University American Football Club, mistaking them for narcotics. I apologize for any inconvenience caused to those involved,'' he said, acknowledging the charges. Prosecutors said he had been using drugs since his senior year in high school.

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Receive a copy of your resident card at a convenience store using your smartphone starting from the 20th

2023-12-01 12:46:00
Starting from the 20th of this month, a service will begin to allow people to receive a copy of their resident card at a convenience store using a smartphone equipped with the My Number card function.

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Screenwriter Taichi Yamada dies at age 89, who worked on many masterpiece dramas

2023-12-01 12:38:00
Taichi Yamada, a screenwriter who worked on many masterpiece dramas such as ``Otokotachi no Tabiji'' and ``Irregular Ringos'', passed away on November 29th due to old age at a facility in Kawasaki City. He was 89 years old.

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Abe faction: Party income not listed; hundreds of millions of yen over 5 years; suspected kickback

2023-12-01 12:37:00
The Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, the Seiwa Policy Research Group, kicks back to the members the income that their members collect in excess of the party ticket sales quota, and the faction's income and expenditure report shows the income and expenditures. It turned out that there was a suspicion that it had not been recorded as such. According to people involved, the total amount of funds kicked back to the members of Congress is believed to be in the hundreds of millions of yen over the five years up to last year, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.

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18-year-old woman abandoning body case; 31-year-old boyfriend arrested in separate case re-arrested

2023-12-01 12:36:00
In an incident in which an 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo was found dead in Yamanashi Prefecture, the Metropolitan Police Department re-arrested the woman's 31-year-old boyfriend, who was arrested in another case, on suspicion of abandoning the body.

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Saitama Internet cafe barricade case first trial; defendant admits charges

2023-12-01 12:33:00
In June of last year, the first trial was held for a 43-year-old defendant accused of taking a female employee hostage at an Internet cafe in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, and injuring her, including arrest and confinement causing bodily harm. The defendant admitted the charges.

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Cannabis gummy ``HHCH'' is subject to regulation due to ``inclusive designation'' with similar ingredients Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-12-01 12:23:00
In response to the issue of people complaining of poor health after eating gummies containing ingredients similar to cannabis, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that they will be compiling ingredients similar to ``HHCH'' found in gummies as early as the new year. We have announced a policy for ``comprehensive designation,'' which will make these drugs subject to regulation as designated drugs.

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Outlook for next fiscal year’s medical fee revision “drug price” reduction Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-12-01 12:23:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced the results of a survey showing that the market price of drugs purchased by medical institutions is on average 6% lower than the price set by the government, and it is expected that ``drug prices'' will be lowered in next year's medical fee revision. .

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Osprey crash: Search focused on areas where response was detected using sonic device

2023-12-01 12:20:00
The 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters has confirmed on the 30th that there were multiple aircraft off the coast of Yakushima Airport, where reactions that may have been caused by parts of the aircraft were confirmed due to the crash of a US military transport plane Osprey off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture. We are conducting a focused search of the area to find the remaining seven crew members and the aircraft. U.S. military personnel are also searching the scene.

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High school baseball player Mousei Sakoda dies, Hiroshima Commercial player and manager won Koshien championship

2023-12-01 12:13:00
Mousei Sakoda, who won the summer Koshien championship as a player and manager for the high school baseball powerhouse Hiroshima Commercial High School and was currently the coach at Takehara High School in Hiroshima Prefecture, passed away on the morning of the 1st. He was 84 years old.

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Arrested on suspicion of refund fraud; card handed over at station coin locker

2023-12-01 12:02:00
A 24-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of defrauding a man in his 80s out of cash over a false phone call, claiming that he would receive a refund for medical expenses. The suspects appear to be ``dashiko'' who are in charge of withdrawing cash, and the group of suspects appears to have been using coin lockers inside the station to hand over cash cards.

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Indian student arrested on suspicion of sneaking into apartment and sexually assaulting Tokyo

2023-12-01 12:01:00
In October this year, a 26-year-old Indian student attending a Japanese language school was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of sneaking into an apartment in Ota Ward, Tokyo, and sexually assaulting a woman living in the room. According to her investigation, she has denied the charges.

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Osprey crash: U.S. Department of Defense ``We have not received an official request from the Japanese side''

2023-12-01 11:59:00
Regarding Japan's request that the flight be carried out after safety has been confirmed after the crash of a US Air Force Osprey transport plane off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, the US Department of Defense said, ``We have not received an official request. '', and indicated that they would take additional measures if necessary as a result of the investigation into the cause of the accident.

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Abe faction: Party income not listed; hundreds of millions of yen over 5 years; suspected kickback

2023-12-01 11:55:00
The Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, the Seiwa Policy Research Group, kicks back to the members the income that their members collect in excess of the party ticket sales quota, and the faction's income and expenditure report shows the income and expenditures. It turned out that there was a suspicion that it had not been recorded as such. According to people involved, the total amount of funds kicked back to the members of Congress is believed to be in the hundreds of millions of yen over the five years up to last year, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.

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Health, Labor and Welfare Minister says compensation ruling after lowering welfare costs: ``Review at the time was appropriate''

2023-12-01 11:52:00
On November 30th, the Nagoya High Court handed down a judgment that canceled the reduction and ordered the government to compensate the government for the gradual reduction in welfare allowances that began in 2013. At a press conference, he acknowledged that ``the various reviews related to the welfare system that were carried out at the time were appropriate, including the procedures.''

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Former employee admits charges in first trial of assault and murder case of nursing home resident

2023-12-01 11:42:00
In 2022, the first trial of a former employee of a special nursing home in Kita Ward, Tokyo, who is accused of assaulting and killing a female resident in her 90s, was held at the Tokyo District Court, and the former employee said, I have no intention of contesting the charges," he admitted to the charges.

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Nihon University to launch follow-up system within the year for improvements Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2023-12-01 11:38:00
Regarding the response to the drug incident at Nihon University's American football team, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has announced that it will establish a follow-up system with experts by the end of the year and will provide guidance to the university toward improvements. This is the first time that the country has taken such a system in response to a university scandal.

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31-year-old boyfriend arrested in case of abandonment of 18-year-old woman's body

2023-12-01 11:33:00
In an incident in which an 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo was found dead in Yamanashi Prefecture, the Metropolitan Police Department re-arrested the woman's 31-year-old boyfriend, who was arrested in another case, on suspicion of abandoning the body.

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Screenwriter Taichi Yamada dies at age 89, who worked on many masterpiece dramas

2023-12-01 11:11:00
Taichi Yamada, a screenwriter who worked on many masterpiece dramas such as ``Otokotachi no Tabiji'' and ``Irregular Ringos'', passed away on November 29th due to old age at a facility in Kawasaki City. He was 89 years old.

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Osprey crash: U.S. Department of Defense ``We have not received an official request from the Japanese side''

2023-12-01 10:42:00
Regarding Japan's request that the flight be carried out after safety has been confirmed after the crash of a US Air Force Osprey transport plane off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, the US Department of Defense said, ``We have not received an official request. '', and indicated that they would take additional measures if necessary as a result of the investigation into the cause of the accident.

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High school baseball player Mousei Sakoda dies, Hiroshima Commercial player and manager won Koshien championship

2023-12-01 10:27:00
Mokusei Sakoda, who won the summer Koshien championship as a player and manager of the high school baseball powerhouse Hiroshima Commercial, and who is currently the coach of Takehara High School in Hiroshima Prefecture, passed away on the morning of the 1st. He was 84 years old.

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Unemployment rate in October 2.5%, improved by 0.1 points from the previous month

2023-12-01 10:04:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the unemployment rate in October was 2.5%, an improvement of 0.1 points from the previous month. This is the second consecutive month of improvement.

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31-year-old boyfriend arrested in case of abandonment of 18-year-old woman's body

2023-12-01 09:38:00
In an incident in which an 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo was found dead in Yamanashi Prefecture, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested the woman's 31-year-old boyfriend, who was arrested in a separate incident, on suspicion of abandoning the body. The person arrested was Ryoma Atsumi (31), a self-proclaimed waterproofer from Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, and the Metropolitan Police Department is conducting a detailed investigation as the suspect is believed to have knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the woman's death. .

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Osprey crash: U.S. Department of Defense ``We have not received an official request from the Japanese side''

2023-12-01 09:20:00
Regarding Japan's request that the flight be carried out after safety has been confirmed after the crash of a US Air Force Osprey transport plane off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, the US Department of Defense said, ``We have not received an official request. '', and stated that they would take additional measures if necessary as a result of the investigation into the cause of the accident.

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Screenwriter Taichi Yamada dies at age 89, who worked on many masterpiece dramas

2023-12-01 09:11:00
Taichi Yamada, a screenwriter who worked on many masterpiece dramas such as ``Otokotachi no Tabiji'' and ``Irregular Ringos,'' passed away on the 29th of last month due to old age at a facility in Kawasaki City. He was 89 years old.

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Effective job openings ratio in October: 1.3 times, 0.01 points higher than the previous month

2023-12-01 08:58:00
The national average effective job openings-to-applicants ratio in October was 1.3 times, 0.01 points higher than the previous month. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare states, ``Although the job opening ratio has increased, the construction and manufacturing industries continue to have a tendency to not be able to fill jobs, and it is unclear whether the increase will continue in the future.''

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Unemployment rate in October 2.5%, improved by 0.1 points from the previous month

2023-12-01 08:40:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the unemployment rate in October was 2.5%, an improvement of 0.1 points from the previous month.

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Father arrested for allegedly slamming his 0-year-old child into the armrest of a sofa, injuring him

2023-12-01 08:03:00
On the morning of the 30th of last month, a 28-year-old father was arrested on suspicion of causing bodily harm to his 0-year-old second son by slamming his head against the armrest of a sofa at his home in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. The second son was taken to the hospital, where he is said to be unconscious and in critical condition.

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1 person killed in accident involving 5 large trucks on Chuo Expressway, Chino, Nagano

2023-12-01 07:49:00
On the night of the 30th, there was an accident involving five vehicles, including large trucks and cars, on the Chuo Expressway in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, and a total of six people were taken to the hospital. One of the men died, and the remaining five had non-life-threatening injuries.

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Starting today, some programs will be moved to the new BS

2023-12-01 07:47:00
From December 1st, NHK's BS1 and BS Premium have been merged into one and changed to "NHK BS."

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WMO: “Is the annual average temperature the highest ever?” Approximately 1.4 degrees higher than before the industrial revolution

2023-12-01 07:40:00
The world's average temperature by the end of October this year is approximately 1.4 degrees higher than before the industrial revolution, and the WMO (World Meteorological Agency) predicts that the average temperature for one year is expected to be the highest in recorded history. Compiled by the institution.

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Actual overtime work for teachers: over 80 hours per month “Long working hours have become the norm”

2023-12-01 06:47:00
The teachers' union surveyed found that the average overtime worked by elementary, junior high, and high school teachers, including take-home overtime, exceeds 80 hours a month, the so-called ``karoshi line,'' and that long working hours are the norm. It is pointed out that it is becoming more and more.

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Book Annual bestseller Study reference book for elementary school students ranks first

2023-12-01 06:43:00
The best-selling books of the past year have been announced, and a study reference book for elementary school students that introduces a method of mental arithmetic that can be answered instantly took the top spot.

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Expo advance ticket sales begin, the question is whether they can generate excitement

2023-12-01 06:39:00
Advance ticket sales began on November 30th, 500 days until the opening of the Osaka/Kansai Expo. As many issues such as an upward trend in venue construction costs have come to light, the challenge is whether we can generate excitement nationwide by disseminating information such as exhibition content.

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"White license plate" operators will also be required to undergo alcohol detector tests starting today.

2023-12-01 06:22:00
As a safety measure following a drunk driving accident that killed and injured five children in Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture, from December 1st, businesses that use more than a certain number of private cars with white license plates will be subject to breathalyzer tests. is required.

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Takarazuka Revue Director of Hankyu Corporation becomes new chairman; performances resume at home base

2023-12-01 06:21:00
Due to the death of a member of the Takarazuka Revue, due to the resignation of the chairman, a director from Hankyu Corporation will be appointed as the new chairman on the 1st, and performances at Takarazuka Grand Theater, the company's home base, will be resumed. . Meanwhile, discussions with the bereaved families and interviews with theater company members are continuing, and the focus will now be on how to improve the organizational culture.

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Support system for people fleeing conflict and crime victims starting today

2023-12-01 05:43:00
The Ministry of Justice has been involved in a system in which people who have fled conflicts are subject to protection similar to refugees, and a system in which the feelings of crime victims and bereaved families are listened to and communicated to the perpetrators, starting on December 1st. Masu. In both cases, the challenge is whether we can provide support that is tailored to the target person.

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18-year-old woman's body abandonment incident; her boyfriend is also suspected of being involved; she will be re-arrested today

2023-12-01 05:31:00
In a case where an 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo was found dead in Yamanashi Prefecture, an office worker who was arrested made a statement saying, ``I went to the mountains with the woman's boyfriend and abandoned her.'' . The Metropolitan Police Department plans to re-arrest the woman's 31-year-old boyfriend, who was arrested in a separate case, on December 1st for his involvement in the abandonment.

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Former Unification Church victim relief bill failed to reach agreement in five-party talks, adjustments to be made today

2023-12-01 05:22:00
The five ruling and opposition parties, which had submitted two bills to develop legislation to provide relief to victims of the former Unification Church, held talks for two days in a row, but were unable to come to an agreement. We will continue to make adjustments based on the Liberal Democratic Party's bill and other parties to see if we can make amendments that all parties can agree on.

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Osprey crash: Part of the aircraft reacts on the ocean floor off the coast of Yakushima Airport

2023-12-01 05:19:00
A US military transport plane, Osprey, crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture.According to the 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, parts of the aircraft were found dead at multiple locations on the ocean floor approximately 1.2 km off the coast of Yakushima Airport. This means that a certain reaction was confirmed. The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters is conducting a focused search in this area to quickly find the remaining seven crew members and the aircraft.

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Number of bear victims reached record high at 211 by November; be careful during hibernation season

2023-12-01 05:15:00
According to NHK, the number of people who have been attacked and injured by bears has reached 211 in at least 19 prefectures as of last month, which is already 50 more than the highest number three years ago since the national government began keeping statistics. This is the worst on record, exceeding even more people. Although December is a time when many bears go into hibernation, experts urge people to continue to be careful, especially in areas where damage or infestation continues.

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Lion cubs open to the public to entertain visitors Oita Usa

2023-12-01 04:47:00
A baby lion has been shown to the public at a zoo in Usa City, Oita Prefecture, and its adorable appearance is entertaining visitors.

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Next year's New Year's general attendance "will be held without drawing lots of visitors" Imperial Household Agency

2023-12-01 00:19:00
The Imperial Household Agency has announced that next year's public New Year's visit to the Imperial Palace will be held without drawing lots of visitors.

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Princess Aiko's 22nd birthday today

2023-12-01 00:00:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, celebrated her 22nd birthday on December 1st.

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