Social News(2023/12/07)
M7.1 earthquake near Vanuatu Islands in South Pacific; no risk of tsunami
2023-12-07 23:29:00
According to the USGS (United States Geological Survey), at around 9:56 pm Japan time on the 7th, there was an earthquake with its epicenter near the Vanuatu Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The depth of the epicenter is estimated to be 48.4 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 7.1. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) initially said that there was a risk of a tsunami occurring due to this earthquake, but later updated the information to say that there was no longer a risk of tsunami.
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M7.3 earthquake near Vanuatu Islands in South Pacific; no tsunami impact on Japan
2023-12-07 22:29:00
According to a message received by the Japan Meteorological Agency from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, at around 9:57 pm Japan time on the 7th, there was a large magnitude 7.3 earthquake with its epicenter near the Vanuatu Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no tsunami impact on Japan due to this earthquake.
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Takarazuka Revue Bereaved Family Submits Opinion “Up to 15 Acts of Power Harassment”
2023-12-07 22:14:00
On the 7th, a lawyer for the bereaved family held a press conference regarding the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, and the investigation report released last month stated that ``no bullying or power harassment was confirmed.'' It has been revealed that they have submitted a written opinion to the opera company pointing out the problems.
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US military suspends Osprey flights worldwide “Possibly there was a problem with the aircraft”
2023-12-07 21:28:00
After an accident in which a US Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, the US military revealed as a result of an investigation that there may have been a problem with the aircraft itself. In response, the US military announced that it had suspended all types of Ospreys deployed around the world.
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58-year-old man arrested for taking high school girl home; student died the next day, Osaka
2023-12-07 21:21:00
Last month, a 58-year-old male suspect was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a minor for allegedly putting a 16-year-old female high school student in his car and taking her home in Osaka's Chuo Ward. In response to the investigation, he has denied the charges. The female student was found dead at the suspect's home the next day due to suspected acute drug intoxication, and police are investigating the details of the incident.
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The accident in which a car crashed into a cram school in Fukuoka was preceded by another rear-end accident at an intersection.
2023-12-07 21:11:00
On the night of the 6th, a light passenger car crashed into a building housing a cram school in Fukuoka City, injuring at least three people, including junior high school students at the cram school.The light passenger car stopped for several minutes after rear-ending at an intersection. , it turned out that it had crashed into a building right after it took off again.
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[Details] KyoAni trial Prosecutors seek death penalty for defendant Shinji Aoba
2023-12-07 20:28:00
On the 7th, prosecutors requested the death penalty for defendant Shinji Aoba (45), who is accused of murder and other crimes in the trial for the Kyoto Animation studio fire that killed 36 employees. Meanwhile, the defendant's lawyer asserted his innocence, saying he lacked responsibility.
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Environmental assessment begins on the west side of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen from Nagoya
2023-12-07 20:24:00
JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa announced at a press conference that the company has begun an ``environmental assessment,'' including geological surveys, in preparation for the opening of the ``Linear Chuo Shinkansen'' west of Nagoya. Based on the survey results, the company will continue to narrow down routes and station locations.
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Nihon University American Football Club “Voices calling for club survival at briefing session for members”
2023-12-07 20:21:00
As a result of NHK's interviews with related parties regarding the Nihon University American Football Club's briefing session held on the night of the 6th regarding the club's policy of abolishing the club in response to the drug incident, most of the club members who expressed their opinions were I understand that he wanted the club to continue.
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Saitama Tokorozawa wild boar invades elementary school playground and escapes, police respond
2023-12-07 20:18:00
On the evening of the 7th, a wild boar entered the schoolyard of an elementary school in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture and then ran outside, and police and fire departments are responding to the incident. There were no injuries.
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US military suspends Osprey flights worldwide “Possibly there was a problem with the aircraft”
2023-12-07 19:39:00
After an accident in which a U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, the U.S. military revealed as a result of an investigation that there may have been a problem with the aircraft itself. In response, the US military announced that it had suspended all types of Ospreys deployed around the world.
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Ibaraki car ramming incident suspect “consulted with Tokai village office multiple times regarding nuclear power plant”
2023-12-07 19:38:00
On the 6th, a 53-year-old suspect who was arrested in connection with an incident in which his car crashed into two locations, including the Ibaraki Prefectural Office, stated that he had "visited the Tokai Village Office multiple times to consult about nuclear power generation." It was learned through interviews with investigators. Police are investigating the matter in detail as they suspect that the suspect may have increased dissatisfaction with the village through consultations.
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Former police officer shot 13 years ago: Dojinkai executives and three others arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
2023-12-07 19:37:00
Thirteen years ago, a former police officer was shot and seriously injured in Oki Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, and police arrested three people, including leaders of the designated organized crime group Dojinkai, on suspicion of attempted murder. .
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A car driven by an 86-year-old driver crashes into a cram school building, injuring five people in Yokohama's Aoba Ward
2023-12-07 19:36:00
On the afternoon of the 7th, a car collided with a cram school building in Aoba Ward, Yokohama City, injuring five people. Both victims are conscious, and police and fire departments are currently investigating the situation.
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Shizuoka Numazu baby body abandonment case: Man not prosecuted pending disposition
2023-12-07 19:35:00
In May this year, the body of a newborn baby with partially burnt body parts was found on the coast of Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.He was arrested along with his 24-year-old mother, who was charged with murder and other crimes, and the punishment is pending. On the 7th, prosecutors decided not to indict the 21-year-old man, who had been released. Prosecutors have not disclosed the reason for the punishment.
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Takarazuka Revue Bereaved Family Submits Opinion “Up to 15 Acts of Power Harassment”
2023-12-07 19:33:00
On the 7th, a lawyer for the bereaved family held a press conference regarding the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, and the investigation report released last month stated that ``no bullying or power harassment was confirmed.'' It has been revealed that they have submitted a written opinion to the opera company pointing out the problems.
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Nankai Trough Giant Earthquake Evaluation Study Group ``No particular changes observed''
2023-12-07 19:33:00
A regular study meeting was held to evaluate the possibility of a huge earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough, and the conclusion was that no particular changes have been observed.
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``Even though we are the same people, under the same sky...'' Movie screenings spread in Gaza
2023-12-07 19:30:00
``My dream is to own a big fishing boat someday.'' A 14-year-old boy was born near the sea and dreams of becoming a captain. There's also a shopkeeper at a seaside cafe who cheerfully talks to him. At first glance, the film ``Gaza: Real Life'' depicts the daily lives of people in the Gaza Strip, who appear to be just like those around us, and who can be found anywhere. Despite the loss of many lives in the battle, independent screenings and theater screenings are occurring one after another across Japan.
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A car collides with a cram school building, injuring five elderly men and women, Yokohama Aoba Ward
2023-12-07 19:12:00
On the afternoon of the 7th, a car collided with a cram school building in Aoba Ward, Yokohama City, injuring five people. Both victims are said to be conscious, and the police and fire department are investigating the situation in detail.
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Ibaraki car ramming incident suspect “consulted with Tokai village office multiple times regarding nuclear power plant”
2023-12-07 19:09:00
On the 6th, a 53-year-old suspect who was arrested in connection with an incident in which his car crashed into two locations, including the Ibaraki Prefectural Office, stated that he had "visited the Tokai Village Office multiple times to consult about nuclear power generation." It was learned through interviews with investigators. Police are investigating the matter in detail as they suspect that the suspect may have increased dissatisfaction with the village through consultations.
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[Details] KyoAni trial Prosecutors seek death penalty for defendant Shinji Aoba
2023-12-07 18:25:00
On the 7th, prosecutors requested the death penalty for defendant Shinji Aoba (45), who is accused of murder and other crimes in the trial for the Kyoto Animation studio fire that killed 36 employees. Meanwhile, the defendant's lawyer asserted his innocence, saying he lacked responsibility.
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US military suspends Osprey flights worldwide “Possibly there was a problem with the aircraft”
2023-12-07 18:12:00
After an accident in which a U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, the U.S. military revealed as a result of an investigation that there may have been a problem with the aircraft itself. In response, the US military announced that it had suspended all types of Ospreys deployed around the world.
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Former employee of child welfare facility arrested for molesting girl in Saitama Prefecture
2023-12-07 18:12:00
A former employee of a child welfare facility in Saitama Prefecture was arrested in January for committing obscene acts such as touching the body of a girl at the facility. The former employee's smartphone contained images of at least a dozen people, and police are investigating the details of the incident.
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A car crashes into a cram school building, injuring 5 people in Aoba Ward, Yokohama
2023-12-07 18:10:00
Just after 4:30 p.m. on the 7th, a car crashed into a cram school building in Aoba Ward, Yokohama City, injuring five people. Both victims are said to be conscious, and the police and fire department are currently investigating the situation.
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Discussion on reviewing self-pay for elderly care service users Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2023-12-07 18:08:00
As the cost of nursing care continues to increase, a meeting of experts from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was held on the 7th to discuss whether to increase the out-of-pocket costs that elderly people must pay when receiving nursing care services. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will proceed with careful consideration during the budget formulation process, and plans to finalize its policy by the end of the year.
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The restoration and completion ceremony of Aso Shrine's Romon, an important cultural property damaged by the Kumamoto Earthquake.
2023-12-07 17:29:00
At Aso Shrine in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, which was damaged by the Kumamoto Earthquake, restoration work on the ``Romon Gate'', which has been designated as a national important cultural property and is the symbol of the shrine, has been completed, and a ceremony to celebrate the completion was held on the 7th. .
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Death in Aichi detention center, prefectural police report investigation results, bereaved family ``prevent recurrence''
2023-12-07 17:06:00
A 43-year-old man who had been detained in the custody cell of Okazaki Police Station in Aichi Prefecture died, and nine other police officers involved in detention management at the time were referred to prosecutors on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death. In response, Aichi Prefectural Police once again reported the investigation results to the bereaved family on the 7th. Afterwards, the family held a press conference and appealed, ``We think this is just the tip of the iceberg. We can create as many rules as we want to prevent recurrence, so we want the police to put them into practice.''
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US military suspends Osprey flights worldwide “Possibly there was a problem with the aircraft”
2023-12-07 17:00:00
After an accident in which a U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, the U.S. military revealed as a result of an investigation that there may have been a problem with the aircraft itself. In response, the US military announced that it had suspended all types of Ospreys deployed around the world.
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New 20-year-old suspect arrested in Ueno precious metal store robbery Metropolitan Police Department
2023-12-07 15:52:00
Last month, a group of three people wearing helmets broke into a precious metals store in Ueno, Tokyo, and fled after being resisted by an employee holding a sword.The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 20-year-old suspect on suspicion of robbery and bodily injury. did.
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Change gender on family register without surgery Joy of receiving a certified copy of family register Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
2023-12-07 15:27:00
In October, the Shizuoka Family Court Hamamatsu Branch ruled that the law's provision that requires a person to undergo surgery to eliminate reproductive ability in order to change the gender on the family register violates the constitution and is invalid. However, on the 7th, the person who filed the petition expressed her joy at receiving a certified copy of her family register with the gender notation changed at City Hall.
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US military suspends Osprey flights worldwide “Possibly there was a problem with the aircraft”
2023-12-07 13:46:00
After an accident in which a U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, the U.S. military revealed as a result of an investigation that there may have been a problem with the aircraft itself. In response, the US military announced that it had suspended all types of Ospreys deployed around the world.
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US military suspends Osprey flights worldwide “Possibly there was a problem with the aircraft”
2023-12-07 13:19:00
After an accident in which a U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, the U.S. military revealed as a result of an investigation that there may have been a problem with the aircraft itself. In response, the US military announced that it had suspended all types of Ospreys deployed around the world.
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Death in Aichi detention center “Thorough measures to prevent recurrence” Chief of National Police Agency
2023-12-07 13:12:00
Regarding the death of a man after being detained for a long time in the detention center of Okazaki Police Station in Aichi Prefecture, National Police Agency Commissioner Yasuhiro Tsuyuki said at a press conference on the 7th, ``The incident occurred due to inadequate detention management.'' "The National Police Agency takes this very seriously," he said, indicating his intention to take thorough measures to prevent it from happening again.
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Tokyo Bay Ferry service canceled due to strong winds and high waves
2023-12-07 13:01:00
Due to strong winds and high waves, the Tokyo Bay Ferry, which connects Kanaya Port in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, and Kurihama in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has been canceled due to strong winds and high waves. We have decided to cancel all flights departing from . The decision to reopen will be determined based on the weather.
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Miyazaki Oyodogawa boat capsizes passengers: “The wave hit the back and it flipped over”
2023-12-07 12:52:00
On the 6th, a recreational fishing boat with six people on board capsized near the mouth of the Oyodo River in Miyazaki City, killing the captain and two passengers. "The boat flipped over due to the waves," he was heard saying. The Japan Coast Guard is investigating the situation at the time in more detail.
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Suspected of illegally lending approximately 4.4 billion yen; suspect arrested; “forced collection”?
2023-12-07 12:48:00
A money lender in Tokyo suspected of illegally lending approximately 4.4 billion yen has been arrested. After lending money at high interest rates, it is believed that he used forceful methods to collect money, such as having organized crime group members present, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the situation.
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Car crashes into Hitachi City Hall Mother of passenger in the car ``couldn't stop''
2023-12-07 12:35:00
On the 6th, a 53-year-old suspect was arrested after cars crashed into two locations, including a government office in Ibaraki Prefecture, and the suspect's mother, who was in the car at the time of the incident in Hitachi City, was arrested. Interviews with investigators revealed that his explanation was that he tried to stop the incident, but was unable to do so.
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Prosecutors seek death penalty for defendant Shinji Aoba in Kyoto Animation arson murder trial
2023-12-07 11:57:00
Prosecutors have requested the death penalty for defendant Shinji Aoba (45), who is accused of murder and other crimes in the trial for the Kyoto Animation studio fire that killed 36 employees. The defendant's lawyer has argued that the defendant was not responsible in previous trials, and plans to give his final opinion after this.
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Arrested former employee of electronic parts manufacturer may have changed jobs after taking multiple data with him
2023-12-07 11:56:00
Investigators have learned that a former Chinese employee of an electronic parts manufacturer was arrested for allegedly stealing design data for in-vehicle equipment, and that multiple other pieces of data are also suspected to have been stolen. I learned this from an interview. The former employee immediately changed jobs to the major automobile company Honda, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating what happened, believing that he tried to use the data at his new job.
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US military suspends Osprey flights worldwide “Possibly there was a problem with the aircraft”
2023-12-07 11:46:00
After an accident in which a U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, the U.S. military revealed as a result of an investigation that there may have been a problem with the aircraft itself. In response, the US military announced that it had suspended all types of Ospreys deployed around the world.
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Special needs school principal treats students “like a dog” in Mie
2023-12-07 11:40:00
At a prefectural special needs school in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, it was discovered that the principal was instructing teachers on how to interact with students with disabilities, such as, ``It's better to treat them like you would a dog.'' Ta. The Prefectural Board of Education said, ``We would like to confirm the facts and consider responses.''
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Hiroshima Fukuyama Police Station Inspectors and others “on business trip”? Policy to send documents to prosecutors
2023-12-07 11:34:00
The Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters suspects that several people, including the head of the security division at a police station in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, had been repeatedly making so-called "blank business trips" in which they forged documents and requested travel expenses. Through interviews with people involved, we learned that they have decided to send the documents to prosecutors soon.
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Prosecutors seek death penalty for defendant Shinji Aoba in Kyoto Animation arson murder trial
2023-12-07 11:12:00
Prosecutors have accused Shinji Aoba (45) of murder and other crimes in the trial of the Kyoto Animation studio being set on fire, killing 36 employees and injuring 32 others. I asked for the death penalty. The biggest issue was whether the defendant had the capacity to take responsibility, and the defendant's lawyer had pleaded not guilty on the grounds that he was incapable of taking responsibility due to the influence of severe delusional disorder. The trial, which lasted more than a month, is scheduled to conclude.
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US military suspends Osprey flights worldwide “Possibly there was a problem with the aircraft”
2023-12-07 11:06:00
After an accident in which a U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, the U.S. military revealed as a result of an investigation that there may have been a problem with the aircraft itself. In response, the US military announced that it had suspended all types of Ospreys deployed around the world.
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Sanyo Shinkansen resumes operation Hakata-Hiroshima up line
2023-12-07 11:01:00
According to JR West, the Sanyo Shinkansen has been suspended from 10:21 a.m. on the inbound line between Hakata Station and Hiroshima Station due to something blown by the wind adhering to the overhead wires at Shin-Iwakuni Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture. However, it recently restarted at 10:52am.
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Suspect arrested for allegedly throwing bicycle from overpass onto railroad tracks, causing collision with train
2023-12-07 10:51:00
A 27-year-old suspect has been arrested for allegedly throwing his bicycle from an overpass onto JR tracks in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, causing it to collide with a freight train. In response to the investigation, he denied the charges, saying, ``I had so much to drink that I can't remember anything.''
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Sanyo Shinkansen operation suspended Hakata Station - Hiroshima Station up line
2023-12-07 10:47:00
According to JR West Japan, the Sanyo Shinkansen has been suspended from 10:21 a.m. on the inbound line between Hakata Station and Hiroshima Station due to wind-blown debris adhering to the overhead wires at Shin-Iwakuni Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture. .
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US military announces suspension of Osprey flights worldwide following accident off Yakushima
2023-12-07 09:48:00
Following the crash of a CV22 Osprey transport aircraft off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, the US military has announced that it has suspended all types of Osprey aircraft deployed around the world. Until now, the U.S. military had suspended flights only for the U.S. Air Force CV22 deployed in Japan. In the accident off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, the U.S. military recovered the bodies of six of the eight crew members and is continuing to search for the remaining two.
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JR Chuo Line Rapid Service resumes operation on all lines
2023-12-07 09:42:00
JR Chuo Line rapid trains had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station due to a fatal accident, but operations resumed on all lines at 9:36 a.m.
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JR Chuo Line rapid train service suspended on up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station
2023-12-07 08:27:00
According to JR East, Chuo Line rapid trains have been suspended from around 8:08 a.m. on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station due to an accident that occurred at Kanda Station.
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Aso Shrine "Romon" damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake is restored; completion ceremony held on the 7th
2023-12-07 07:26:00
At Aso Shrine in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, which was damaged by the Kumamoto Earthquake seven years ago, restoration work on the ``Romon Gate'', which has been designated as a national important cultural property and is the symbol of the shrine, has been completed, and a ceremony to celebrate the completion was held on the 7th. It is done.
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KyoAni Trial: Prosecutors demand extremely harsh sentences; defense claims innocence again?
2023-12-07 07:07:00
The trial of Shinji Aoba, who is accused of murder and other crimes in the arson attack on Kyoto Animation's studio four years ago that killed 36 employees, will be extremely harsh, with prosecutors seeking a sentence on the 7th. It is likely that he will seek punishment. On the other hand, the defense is expected to once again assert the defendant's innocence, arguing that he lacked the capacity to take responsibility.
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East to Northern Japan Atmosphere is extremely unstable. Be careful of lightning strikes and strong gusts.
2023-12-07 07:04:00
Rain clouds are developing in Hokuriku and other areas due to the effects of low pressure and strong cold air accompanying the front. The extremely unstable atmosphere is expected to continue on the 7th, mainly in the Sea of Japan side of eastern and northern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, sudden heavy rain, and hail. I am.
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The car that crashed into Hitachi City Hall is in the name of a family member, and the mother was also a passenger at the time of the incident
2023-12-07 05:51:00
On the 6th, a 53-year-old suspect was arrested after a series of cars crashed into the plaza in front of Hitachi City Hall in Ibaraki Prefecture and the Tokai Village Hall.The car in Hitachi City was in the name of a family member of the suspect. This was discovered through an interview with the police. The mother was also in the car at the time of the incident in Hitachi City, and police are investigating the details of the incident.
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Nara Homeroom teacher ``Hanamaru'' on notes submitted by a female child who was bullied
2023-12-07 05:30:00
It has been learned that a girl who was bullied at an elementary school in Nara City submitted a notebook in which she wrote, ``I wish I were dead,'' and her homeroom teacher returned it with a ``Hanamaru.'' The city's Board of Education has determined that the response was inappropriate and plans to publish the results of its investigation soon.
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Nihon University American Football Club Discontinuance Policy First briefing session for club members Explanation of background etc.
2023-12-07 02:57:00
On the night of the 6th, Nihon University held its first briefing session for members since announcing its policy to abolish the American football club in response to the drug incident in the club, and explained the background behind the policy. Club members have expressed opinions calling for the continuation of the club, and the university will convey all opinions to President Mariko Hayashi.
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