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Two people, a woman and a girl, killed after being hit by a car in Suginami Ward, Tokyo; driver arrested

2023-12-26 21:54:00
On the evening of the 26th, a woman and a girl were hit by a car while walking on a sidewalk in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, and both were pronounced dead at the scene. The car hit the two people as it was backing out of the store, so the Metropolitan Police Department arrested the driver on the spot and is investigating the details of the situation.

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Part of another car found in Shimokitayama Village, Nara; work to resume on the morning of the 27th

2023-12-26 21:53:00
A landslide occurred on a slope along a national highway in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture, and on the afternoon of the 26th, firefighters discovered part of a car believed to belong to a man who had lost contact with the man. The fire department temporarily suspended the search on the night of the 26th, and will resume work to remove the earth and sand from the morning of the 27th.

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Japan Electric Power Industry Association new rules to ensure fair competition in response to cartel issue in electricity sales

2023-12-26 21:29:00
In response to an issue in which some major electric power companies were allegedly forming a cartel over the sale of electricity to business operators, the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan has announced new rules for electric power companies to ensure fair competition. It has been established. When companies exchange information related to the federation's activities, they do not share information on electricity rates.

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Two people, a woman and a girl, killed after being hit by a car in Suginami Ward, Tokyo; driver arrested

2023-12-26 21:12:00
On the evening of the 26th, two people, a woman and a girl, were hit by a car while walking on a sidewalk in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, and both were pronounced dead at the scene. The car hit the two people as it was backing out of the store, so the Metropolitan Police Department arrested the driver on the spot and is investigating the details of the situation.

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Nagoya woman stabbed to death; man arrested after reporting the death Another woman also died in the bathroom

2023-12-26 20:36:00
On the morning of the 26th, a 20-year-old woman was stabbed with a knife at a karaoke shop near Nagoya Station and later died, and police suspect the suspect, who had reported that he had killed someone, of attempted murder. I arrested him on the spot. The suspect said, ``I killed another woman by submerging her in the bathtub,'' so when they checked the apartment in Nagoya, they found a woman in her 30s dead in the bathroom, police said. I'm looking into it in detail.

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Ride sharing “Thorough safety measures, regulations requiring operators”

2023-12-26 20:28:00
The government's panel of experts is considering regulatory reform regarding ride sharing, which will be introduced from April next year in limited areas under the control of taxi companies. We compiled the requested interim report and submitted it to Prime Minister Kishida.

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Hachiko statue in Shibuya to be “sealed” for the second time to prevent New Year’s crowds

2023-12-26 20:25:00
In order to prevent large numbers of people from gathering for the New Year's countdown, Tokyo's Shibuya Ward has decided to cover the area around the Hachiko statue in front of Shibuya Station with a sheet to make it invisible. This is the second time that the Hachiko statue has been sealed, following Halloween in October.

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New candidates for land important for national security include areas around Futenma Air Base - Government

2023-12-26 20:12:00
Regarding restrictions on the use of land important for national security, the government has proposed new locations in 28 prefectures, including the area around the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture and the area around the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture. 184 locations were shown.

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Two people killed after being hit by car in Suginami Ward, Tokyo; woman and elementary school girl

2023-12-26 19:41:00
On the evening of the 26th, two people, a woman and a girl of elementary school age, were hit by a car while walking on a sidewalk in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, and both were pronounced dead at the scene. The car appears to have hit the two people as it was reversing out of the store, and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested the driver on the spot and is investigating the details.

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Record number of applications for food set to support families with children, voices of suffering from rising prices

2023-12-26 19:34:00
An international NGO that supports families with children who are struggling financially has received a record number of applications for food sets for the winter holidays, with people complaining that they are suffering from high prices.

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Three tax office employees working at adult entertainment stores and ``dad-hunting'' received disciplinary action

2023-12-26 19:14:00
The Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau announced on the 26th that three female employees in their 20s who were working at a tax office in Tokyo were working at an adult entertainment shop without permission and engaging in so-called "daddy activities." was punished with suspension. The three men explained that the money was for eating and drinking at the host club and purchasing branded goods, and they have already resigned at their request.

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Nagoya woman stabbed to death; man arrested after reporting the death Another woman also died in the bathroom

2023-12-26 19:13:00
On the morning of the 26th, a woman was stabbed to death at a karaoke shop near Nagoya Station, and the police arrested a man who had reported that he had killed someone at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. I was arrested. The suspect said, ``I killed another woman by submerging her in the bathtub,'' so when they checked the apartment in Nagoya, they found the woman dead in the bathroom, and the police are conducting a detailed investigation. Masu.

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Support for self-employed workers, etc. Submission of bill to exempt children from national pension insurance premiums up to the age of 1

2023-12-26 19:05:00
As a measure to support childcare for self-employed people and freelancers, a council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has approved a proposal to exempt parents from paying national pension premiums until their child turns one year old, and the government plans to exempt parents from paying their national pension premiums until their child turns one year old. We plan to submit the necessary bills to the Diet.

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Suspect Seinosuke Murasugi re-arrested for possession of ``marijuana liquid'' at home

2023-12-26 18:56:00
Actor Sennosuke Murasugi, who was arrested for purchasing and receiving controlled substances such as cannabis, was found to be in possession of a liquid containing cannabis ingredients at his home, and police charged him with violating the Cannabis Control Act on the 26th. He was re-arrested on suspicion of

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Five Abe faction executives deny involvement in faction's political funds balance report not listed

2023-12-26 18:42:00
In a case involving a party for political funds held by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, five senior members of the Abe faction, including former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno, responded to voluntary questioning by the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, all of whom revealed that the faction's political fund income and expenditure report was not correct. He provided an explanation denying any involvement in the reporting, saying, ``I was aware that the amount exceeding the quota had been refunded, but I was not aware that a portion of the party income was not recorded in the faction's income and expenditure report.'' Interviews with people involved revealed that they said things like, ``I didn't know.''

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Two people killed after being hit by car in Suginami Ward, Tokyo; woman and elementary school girl

2023-12-26 18:38:00
On the evening of the 26th, two people, a woman and a girl of elementary school age, were hit by a car while walking on a sidewalk in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, and both were pronounced dead at the scene. The car appears to have hit the two people as it was reversing out of the store, and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested the driver on the spot and is investigating the details.

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Calling people at the airport to report lost items that they would like to return to their many owners.

2023-12-26 18:21:00
As more people use airports during the year-end and New Year holidays to return home or travel, the number of lost items increases. An event was held at Haneda Airport to encourage people to report lost items so that as many lost items as possible could be returned to their owners, and police officers and others were promoting the fact that you can do so online.

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Chiba City Medical Association compiles information on antipyretics for children and things to avoid

2023-12-26 18:20:00
As various infectious diseases such as influenza are spreading, the Chiba City Medical Association has compiled information on antipyretic drugs that should be avoided for use in children and is calling for caution.

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Haneda Airport enters the year-end and New Year period when there are many passengers, so measures such as increasing staff are being taken

2023-12-26 18:19:00
Ahead of the year-end and New Year holidays, Haneda Airport is entering a period when the number of passengers from major airlines increases, and the number of baggage counters and staff has been increased to cope with the increase.

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Another car found in the mud in Shimokitayama Village, Nara

2023-12-26 18:11:00
One car was involved in an accident when the slope collapsed on a national highway in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture, and the fire department found part of another car in the sand just after 3:00 pm on the 26th. The fire department is currently confirming the situation inside the car as it matches the license plate number of the man who has been unable to contact him.

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Two people are unconscious after being hit by a car in Suginami, Tokyo; an adult and a girl of elementary school age.

2023-12-26 18:07:00
According to the Metropolitan Police Department and the Tokyo Fire Department, two people were hit by a car in Takaido Higashi, Suginami Ward, Tokyo just after 5pm on the 26th, and are unconscious and in critical condition. The victims appear to have been an adult and a girl of elementary school age. There is also information that the car was hit while backing up, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the situation in detail. The site is located approximately 500 meters northeast of Takaido Station on the Keio Inokashira Line, in an area lined with residential buildings and supermarkets.

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Kyoto: 21-year-old Self-Defense Forces officer arrested on suspicion of murdering 82-year-old man; ``evaluation detention'' begins

2023-12-26 18:06:00
A 21-year-old Self-Defense Forces officer who was arrested this month for murdering an 82-year-old man in an apartment in Kyoto City began an ``evaluation detention'' on the 26th to examine his criminal responsibility.

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Voluntary interview with Abe faction official Hagiuda Political funds Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department

2023-12-26 17:58:00
Interviews with people involved revealed that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department voluntarily interviewed Koichi Hagiuda, former chairman of the Political Affairs Investigation Committee, a senior member of the Abe faction, regarding a case involving a political funding party run by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. The Special Investigation Department appears to have confirmed his recognition as an executive of a faction and as a member of the Diet member who received a kickback.

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[Explanation] Professional security tools to protect yourself from internet crimes

2023-12-26 17:50:00
Nowadays, ``personal information leakage'' and ``financial damage'' are occurring frequently on the Internet, and we are now in an era where just being ``careful'' is no longer enough to protect oneself from online crimes. Therefore, we will tell you about the software and internet services that information security professionals regularly use. Anyone can use it easily! Commentator Seiji Miwa will introduce it in detail. (Video: 6 minutes 42 seconds)

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Aichi Nishio Eel restaurant disguises the production area and serves eel because it is difficult to secure Mikawa eel

2023-12-26 17:47:00
An eel restaurant in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture is being investigated by the police on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act for allegedly serving eel from other countries to customers while displaying that it uses locally sourced eel from Mikawa. I found out that I had received it. According to some stores, it has become difficult to secure Mikawa-produced products due to an increase in orders for hometown tax return gifts.

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Another car found in the mud in Shimokitayama Village, Nara

2023-12-26 17:13:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, the fire department resumed search operations for an accident in which one car was involved when the slope collapsed on a national highway in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture. On the afternoon of the 26th, they found another car in the mud. The fire department is currently confirming the situation inside the car as it matches the license plate number of the man who has been unable to contact him.

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24-year-old mother arrested for “leaving her baby in the toilet” not prosecuted by Yokohama District Public Prosecutors Office

2023-12-26 17:05:00
The Yokohama District Public Prosecutors Office has decided not to prosecute a 24-year-old mother who was arrested this month for abandoning her newborn baby in the bathroom of a commercial building in Yokohama.

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Wide-area robbery: 4 people indicted in Inagi case in Tokyo; instructors in all 8 cases indicted

2023-12-26 17:01:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has indicted four executives of a special fraud group who were arrested in a series of wide-area robberies in which approximately 35 million yen was stolen from a residence in Inagi City, Tokyo, on charges including robbery causing injury. This means that the directing officers have been indicted in all eight cases that were the main targets of the investigation.

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“Not being able to work is a matter of life and death” Shortage of electric wires and cables

2023-12-26 17:00:00
NHK's information service ``News Post'' received a series of complaints about the shortage of electrical wires and cables for construction, which is having an impact. All major manufacturers have stopped accepting new orders, and there are concerns about construction delays. I looked into what was happening.

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Vietnam plane bound for Narita: Cockpit window cracked, no injuries

2023-12-26 16:58:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, a Vietnam Airlines passenger plane heading from Vietnam to Narita Airport had a problem with a crack in the cockpit window during the flight. There were no injuries to the crew or passengers, and the airline is investigating the cause.

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Lake Biwa water level falls to drought countermeasures headquarters' guideline: Governor makes decision in the new year

2023-12-26 16:41:00
The water level of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture has fallen to minus 75 centimeters, which is the standard for setting up a ``Drought Countermeasures Headquarters'' to call for water conservation, and Governor Mikazuki said at a press conference that he would ``continue to monitor the situation.'' , indicated that they would decide whether to establish a headquarters based on the water level as of January 4 next year.

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Nara City promotes hometown tax return gifts to tourists, target amount for this year is 1 billion yen

2023-12-26 16:30:00
In order to increase the amount of hometown tax donations, Nara City has set a target amount of 1 billion yen and is working to promote return gifts targeting tourists.

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“Young carers” are specified in the law as a target of support, and measures to be strengthened

2023-12-26 16:23:00
The Children and Families Agency has decided to clearly state in the law that children who are caring for their family members, so-called "young carers," are eligible for support from the national and local governments, and has decided to strengthen the response. . We aim to submit the amendment bill to the next ordinary Diet session.

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A type of streptococcal infection, the highest number in the past 10 years Updated for 5 consecutive weeks Be careful during the New Year holidays

2023-12-26 16:21:00
The number of patients in the week ending December 17th, a type of streptococcal infection that continues to be prevalent mainly among children, was the highest in the past 10 years for the fifth consecutive week. Experts are calling for countermeasures as the year-end and New Year holidays bring increased movement of people, raising concerns about the spread of infection.

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Lake Biwa water level falls to drought countermeasures headquarters' guideline: Governor makes decision in the new year

2023-12-26 16:08:00
The water level of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture has fallen to minus 75 centimeters, which is the standard for setting up a ``Drought Countermeasures Headquarters'' to call for water conservation, and Governor Mikazuki said at a press conference that he would ``continue to monitor the situation.'' , indicated that they would decide whether to establish a headquarters based on the water level as of January 4 next year.

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Another car found in the sand in Shimokitayama Village, Nara

2023-12-26 16:06:00
On the 23rd, an accident occurred on a national highway in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture, where one car was involved in an accident caused by a collapse of earth and sand on a slope, and work was underway to remove the earth and sand as it was thought that another car may have also been involved. According to the fire department, another car was found in the mud on the afternoon of the 26th. Since the number matches the license plate number of a car believed to have been driven by a missing man in his 70s from Wakayama Prefecture, the fire department believes there may be someone left inside the car and is currently investigating. We are.

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Chiba District Court dismisses woman's complaint about pain caused by appearing in costume show

2023-12-26 15:55:00
In a lawsuit in which a former contract employee who appeared in a show wearing a costume at Tokyo Disneyland sought compensation from the management company for suffering pain and numbness in her shoulders, arms, etc., the Chiba District Court ruled that ``the company... The company rejected the woman's complaint, stating that the company could not have foreseen the worsening of the woman's symptoms, and therefore it cannot be said that there was a breach of duty of care.

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Worst bear damage ever; consideration begins on whether to make it a ``designated controlled wildlife''

2023-12-26 15:54:00
As the damage caused by bears is at an all-time high, the Ministry of the Environment has begun considering whether to treat bears as a ``designated controlled wildlife,'' similar to sika deer and other animals, and to provide support for the costs of capturing them.

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Registration when inheriting land will be mandatory from April 2024 Minister of Justice considers public relations to raise awareness

2023-12-26 15:26:00
Minister of Justice Koizumi stated that it is necessary for elderly parents to be aware that from April 2024 registration will become mandatory when inheriting land in order to solve the problem of land that has been left unresolved without the ownership being known. He expressed the idea of ​​considering public relations aimed at this generation.

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Nagano Saku Fireworks festival canceled due to calls for continuation, etc.

2023-12-26 15:25:00
The summer fireworks festival in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, which was scheduled to be canceled due to the aging of the organizing body, has received calls from citizens to continue, and Saku City, the tourism association, and others have formed a new organizing committee. We have decided to hold the event again next year.

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ICOMOS Domestic Committee to re-do environmental assessment for redevelopment of Jingu Gaien

2023-12-26 15:07:00
Regarding the redevelopment of Meiji Jingu Gaien, UNESCO's domestic advisory body has requested that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government redo the environmental assessment process, citing that the study on the impact on the ginkgo trees is not up to date. Meanwhile, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government says, ``We are proceeding appropriately with environmental assessment procedures.''

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Aichi Nishio Eel restaurant disguises the production area and serves eel because it is difficult to secure Mikawa eel

2023-12-26 14:53:00
An eel restaurant in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture is being investigated by the police on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act for allegedly serving eel from other countries to customers while displaying that it uses locally sourced eel from Mikawa. I found out that I had received it. According to some stores, it has become difficult to secure Mikawa-produced products due to an increase in orders for hometown tax return gifts.

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Fukuoka Munakata, a house burnt down, two bodies found, couple unable to be contacted

2023-12-26 14:45:00
On the morning of the 26th, a fire destroyed a house in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and the bodies of two people were found in the ruins. After the fire, the couple in their 80s who lived in this house could not be contacted and police are currently investigating.

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Nagoya woman stabbed to death; man who reported death arrested; another woman also unconscious

2023-12-26 14:38:00
On the morning of the 26th, a woman was stabbed to death at a karaoke shop near Nagoya Station, and the police arrested a man who had reported that he had killed someone at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. I was arrested. The suspect said that he had killed another woman by submerging her in the bathtub, so when they checked the apartment in Nagoya, they found the woman lying unconscious in the bathroom, police said. is investigating in detail.

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Nagoya woman stabbed to death; man who reported death arrested; another woman also unconscious

2023-12-26 14:13:00
On the morning of the 26th, a woman was stabbed with a knife at a karaoke shop near Nagoya Station in Nagoya and later died. Police arrested the man who had reported that he had stabbed a woman at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. I was arrested. Another woman, who is believed to be related to the suspect, was found lying unconscious in the bathroom of an apartment in Nagoya, and police are conducting a detailed investigation.

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Police “discuss special fraud countermeasures” call for damage prevention at Fukuoka Airport

2023-12-26 13:55:00
Police at Fukuoka Airport appealed to passengers at Fukuoka Airport to take precautions against special scams that continue to cause serious damage, asking them to discuss countermeasures during the year-end and New Year holidays when families gather together.

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Policy to submit a bill to revise the Firearms and Swords Act that includes stronger regulations and penalties National Police Agency

2023-12-26 13:53:00
In response to a series of violent incidents involving firearms, the National Police Agency has decided to apply the ``discharge offense,'' which is provided for handguns under the current Firearms and Swords Act, to hunting rifles and other firearms. The government has decided to submit a bill to revise the Firearms and Swords Act, which includes tougher regulations and penalties regarding guns, to next year's regular session of the Diet.

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Suspect Seinosuke Murasugi re-arrested for possession of ``marijuana liquid'' at home

2023-12-26 13:01:00
Actor Sennosuke Murasugi, who was arrested for purchasing and receiving controlled substances such as cannabis, was found to be in possession of a liquid containing cannabis ingredients at his home, and police charged him with violating the Cannabis Control Act on the 26th. He was re-arrested on suspicion of

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Voluntary interview with Abe faction official Hagiuda Political funds Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department

2023-12-26 12:58:00
Interviews with people involved revealed that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department voluntarily interviewed Koichi Hagiuda, former chairman of the Political Affairs Investigation Committee, a senior member of the Abe faction, regarding a case involving a political funding party run by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. The Special Investigation Department appears to have confirmed his recognition as an executive of a faction and as a member of the Diet member who received a kickback.

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A growing movement of companies setting up in-house after-school child care for long holidays such as winter vacation

2023-12-26 12:54:00
Amidst the issue of waiting lists for after-school child care facilities that take care of elementary school students from dual-income households, there is a growing movement for companies to look after their children at companies during the winter break in order to support employees who are raising children.

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Fukuoka Munakata 1 house burnt down, 1 body found, couple unable to be contacted

2023-12-26 12:18:00
On the morning of the 26th, a fire destroyed a house in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and one person was found dead in the ruins. After the fire, the couple in their 80s who lived in the house could not be contacted, and police are currently investigating.

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A man and a woman in their 20s were injured at a karaoke bar in Nagoya. The woman was unconscious due to stab wounds.

2023-12-26 12:16:00
According to the Nagoya City Fire Department, two people, a man and a woman in their 20s, were injured, and a woman was unconscious and in critical condition at a karaoke shop near the east exit of Nagoya Station. Two people appear to have suffered stab wounds, and police are investigating the circumstances.

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Metal parts from the sky injure a woman in a car, possibly falling from a plane, Anjo, Aichi

2023-12-26 11:56:00
On the 25th, on a national highway in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, a woman driving a light passenger car that was waiting at a traffic light was hit by a metal part that fell from the sky and sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating the matter in detail, suspecting that it may have been a part that fell from an airplane.

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Voluntary interview with Abe faction official Hagiuda Political funds Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department

2023-12-26 11:15:00
Interviews with people involved revealed that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department voluntarily interviewed Koichi Hagiuda, former chairman of the Political Affairs Investigation Committee, a senior member of the Abe faction, regarding a case involving a political funding party run by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. The Special Investigation Department appears to have confirmed his recognition as an executive of a faction and as a member of the Diet member who received a kickback.

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Unable to contact couple in their 80s due to house fire in Munakata, Fukuoka

2023-12-26 09:39:00
On the morning of the 26th, a fire destroyed a house in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and firefighting efforts are continuing. The couple in their 80s who live in this house have not been able to be contacted and police are currently investigating.

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Effective job openings ratio in November: 1.28 times, 0.02 points lower than the previous month

2023-12-26 08:30:00
The national average job openings-to-applicants ratio in November was 1.28 times, 0.02 points lower than the previous month. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says, ``There are moves to reduce job openings in some industries affected by soaring prices, and we need to keep an eye on them.''

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Three men and women climbed Mt. Daisen in Tottori. All descended on their own, with no life-threatening injuries.

2023-12-26 08:24:00
Three men and women who had been climbing Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture had been unable to be contacted since the 25th, but on the morning of the 26th, they all descended the mountain on their own. All three have no life-threatening injuries.

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Keio Inokashira Line resumes operation

2023-12-26 08:17:00
The Keio Inokashira Line had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Fujimigaoka Station and Kichijoji Station due to a fatal accident, but operations resumed at 8 a.m.

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Keio Inokashira Line Fujimigaoka - Kichijoji Operation suspended on up and down lines

2023-12-26 07:03:00
Due to a fatal accident that occurred at Kichijoji Station, the Keio Inokashira Line has suspended operations on the up and down lines between Fujimigaoka Station and Kichijoji Station from around 6:36 a.m. According to Keio Electric Railway, operations are expected to resume around 7:40 a.m.

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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Act New standards to be formulated for designation of religious corporations Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2023-12-26 06:49:00
In response to the enactment of the Act on Property Management of Religious Corporations to provide relief to victims regarding the issue of the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has established new standards for the designation of religious corporations in order to understand the status of their assets. I understand that they have decided to do so.

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Full-fledged coordination with the US side to export Self-Defense Force-owned “Patriot” from the beginning of the year

2023-12-26 04:53:00
The government has relaxed export rules for defense equipment and has decided to export the Patriot surface-to-air missile system to the United States. In order to respond quickly, we have decided to export what the Self-Defense Forces have, and we will begin full-scale coordination with the American side from the beginning of the year.

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Saitama Fukaya house burnt down; unable to contact man in his 70s living alone

2023-12-26 04:11:00
On the night of the 25th, a house burned down in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture, and the man in his 70s living in the house could not be contacted, and police are currently investigating.

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Fire destroys 4 buildings, including restaurants, in a shopping district near JR Akabane Station, causing 2 minor injuries Tokyo

2023-12-26 04:03:00
On the evening of the 25th, there was a fire at a restaurant in a shopping district near JR Akabane Station in Kita Ward, Tokyo.The fire was extinguished after about 7 hours, but four buildings including adjacent buildings were destroyed.

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Three men and women climbing Mt. Daisen in Tottori could not be contacted and searched since the morning of the 26th.

2023-12-26 01:44:00
Three men and women who were believed to have been climbing Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture have not been able to be contacted since the 25th, and police believe they may have been lost, and will begin searching for them from the morning of the 26th.

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Tochigi Ashikaga Son in his 50s arrested for allegedly leaving body of mother in her 80s at home

2023-12-26 01:40:00
A son in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of abandoning his mother, who was in her 80s, with whom he lived, at a house in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture.

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