Social News(2024/02/22)
Estimated condominium repair reserve fund: Minimum monthly collection amount drafted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2024-02-22 23:15:00
In response to a series of cases in which condominiums lack reserve funds for repairs, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has released a draft proposal regarding the estimated amount of reserve funds to be collected. The policy is to set a minimum limit on the monthly collection amount and require systematic savings from the beginning.
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Masao Akahori, who was found not guilty in the retrial of the "Shimada Incident" 70 years ago, dies at the age of 94
2024-02-22 23:09:00
Masao Akahori, who was sentenced to death in the so-called "Shimada Incident" in which a 6-year-old girl was murdered in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture 70 years ago, was acquitted in a retrial after being sentenced to death. He died inside. He was 94 years old.
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Former vice president of international arrangement involved in investment fraud case moved to multiple countries
2024-02-22 22:42:00
Local police and others held a press conference in the presence of the former vice president of a tourism farm management company in Okayama Prefecture, who was arrested in Indonesia and wanted internationally in connection with an investment fraud case involving the sale of fruits and other products to overseas markets. It has been revealed that an investigation is being conducted on the suspicion that he may have moved to multiple countries.
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Spring Labor Labor-Management Negotiations in Full Swing, Union Demonstrations Demanding Wage Increases
2024-02-22 22:35:00
As labor-management negotiations got into full swing during this year's spring labor union, a coalition of labor organizations held demonstrations in Tokyo demanding wage increases.
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Ishikawa Suzu City Buildings at risk of secondary disaster to be demolished at public expense as an emergency measure
2024-02-22 22:23:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where many buildings were damaged in the earthquake, consent from owners will be obtained from the beginning of the week on the 26th for buildings judged to have the risk of causing secondary disasters such as further collapse. As an emergency measure, we decided to dismantle it at public expense.
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From the Mayor’s statement [February 22nd]
2024-02-22 21:42:00
More than seven weeks have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The heads of the disaster-affected local governments participate in the Ishikawa Prefecture Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters Meeting, where they each report on the current situation in the disaster-stricken areas, future prospects, and challenges, and appeal for necessary support. We have summarized the main statements made by the heads of the disaster-affected local governments at the meeting held on February 22nd. *Published in order of presentation.
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“Super Crazy-kun” City Councilor Makoto Nishimoto resigns and is charged with sexual assault
2024-02-22 20:45:00
Makoto Nishimoto, a member of the Miyazaki City Council who was active under the name Super Crazy-kun and was accused of sexually assaulting a female acquaintance, resigned as a member of the council on the 22nd.
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Information on drug supply suspension and shipment restrictions to be published on the website as needed Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2024-02-22 20:20:00
As the supply shortage of medicines such as cough suppressants continues, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to publish information on drug supply suspensions and shipment restrictions on its website from April this year. The information will be used by medical institutions and pharmacies to take measures such as securing alternative medicines.
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Measures to be taken such as removing walls to prevent horses from getting injured during Ageuma Shinto ritual
2024-02-22 20:16:00
馬が急な坂を駆け上がる、三重県の多度大社の「上げ馬神事」は、動物虐待だとの批判を受け、馬がけがをしないよう坂の最後で乗り越える高さ2メートル近くある壁を撤去するなどの対策をとったうえで、実施することが決まりました。
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Tag found at collapsed shrine proves local legend Nanao Ishikawa
2024-02-22 20:06:00
A wooden tag was found in the attic of a shrine in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which collapsed in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.According to the city, the main hall of the shrine was relocated from the national historic site ``Isurugiyama'' in Nakanoto Town, according to local legend. This means that the statement indicating this has been confirmed.
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First woman to participate in “Kokufu Shrine Naked Festival” Aichi Inazawa traditional ritual to ward off evil spirits
2024-02-22 20:04:00
The Naked Festival, a traditional ritual to ward off evil in Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture, was held on the 22nd, and this year, for the first time, women participated.
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University of Tsukuba announces start of clinical trial of next-generation treatment for intractable cancer "Globlastoma"
2024-02-22 20:03:00
The University of Tsukuba in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, announced that it will begin clinical trials on a next-generation treatment for a brain disease called glioblastoma, a type of intractable cancer. By using our uniquely developed device, we will be able to shorten treatment time and provide treatment to more patients.
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Health effects of PFAS: National Food Safety Commission explains evaluation details
2024-02-22 19:45:00
The country's Food Safety Commission, which is conducting an assessment of the health effects of PFAS, an organic fluorine compound that has been detected one after another in rivers across the country and has been pointed out to be harmful, held an online seminar to discuss the current situation. We explained the content of the evaluation.
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Ride sharing: Approximately 20 local governments nationwide to begin operation, limited introduction from spring
2024-02-22 19:43:00
At a government meeting on the 22nd, it was reported that approximately 20 local governments across the country are expected to begin operating ``ride sharing,'' which will be introduced on a limited basis under the management of taxi companies from this spring. Ta.
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New obesity treatment drug begins to be prescribed to patients; concerns over use for cosmetic purposes
2024-02-22 19:41:00
GLP-1 receptor agonist, a new obesity treatment developed by a Danish pharmaceutical company, went on sale in Japan on the 22nd, and medical institutions have begun prescribing it to patients. There are concerns about this drug being used for cosmetic purposes, and the doctor who prescribed it said, ``There is a risk of side effects, so careful administration is necessary.''
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What was it like 35 years ago when stock prices hit their highest ever?
2024-02-22 19:24:00
On the 22nd, the Tokyo stock market's Nikkei Stock Average reached a historic milestone, hitting a new all-time high set in December 1989. 35 years ago was the height of the bubble economy. Stock prices and land prices were soaring, Japanese companies were buying up prestigious American companies, and "Japan money" was dominating the market. What was Japan like at that time? Let's look back at the main events.
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Ishikawa Prefecture begins accepting applications for donations of 50,000 yen per person from the 26th
2024-02-22 19:13:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has announced that it will begin accepting applications online from the 26th of this month for the distribution of 50,000 yen per person in relief funds for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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Former Unification Church ``Inquisition'' chairman ``makes a fair judgment'' Tokyo District Court
2024-02-22 19:08:00
In order to decide whether to issue a dissolution order to the former Unification Church, the ``inquiry'' procedure in which the court directly hears opinions from the state and the church was held for the first time on the 22nd. I would like to ask you to make a decision,'' he said.
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Liberal Democratic Party faction political funding secretary to former secretary-general Nikai found guilty
2024-02-22 18:59:00
In a case involving a party for political funds held by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the secretary of Nikai, the former secretary-general, was found guilty of violating the Political Funds Control Act and was given a 1 million yen fine and a summary order for a three-year suspension of civil rights.
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Governor Hase Ishikawa plans to decide when to start the Hokuriku Support Discount by the end of February
2024-02-22 18:56:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture has announced that he will decide as early as February when to start the ``Hokuriku Ouenwari'' program to support the tourism industry affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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Hiroshima: A block of glass on display as atomic bomb materials. Did someone take it away?
2024-02-22 18:49:00
At the Peace Museum, located in an elementary school in Hiroshima City near the epicenter of the explosion, it has been discovered that a chunk of glass that was on display as an atomic bomb artifact and appears to have melted due to the heat has disappeared. The Hiroshima City Board of Education is consulting with the police on the possibility that someone took the items.
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Export of defense equipment to third countries “Government provides thorough explanation” Komeito
2024-02-22 18:44:00
The New Komeito Party held an internal meeting in response to requests to allow the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries, such as the next generation of fighter jets, to third countries by the end of this month. There were a number of opinions asking for a detailed explanation of the necessity of the above.
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Tohoku/Hokuriku/Joetsu Shinkansen trouble: Insufficient parts inspection manual
2024-02-22 18:38:00
Last month, there was a problem that caused the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Joetsu Shinkansen trains to suspend operation for an extended period of time. JR East said that the inspection manual for parts related to overhead wires was flawed, and as a result of incorrect inspection methods, an abnormality was overlooked. I made it clear.
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Katsushika Ward, Tokyo Collision between light passenger car and station wagon injures 10 people including pedestrians
2024-02-22 18:28:00
On the morning of the 22nd, there was an accident at an intersection on Loop Route 7 in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, where a light passenger car and a wagon collided, causing the wagon to run onto the sidewalk and hit a pedestrian. Ten people, including five pedestrians, were taken to the hospital, but the injuries were said to be minor, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the accident.
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Morning drama “Mare” theme song becomes “melody of recovery” after Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-02-22 18:26:00
That day, the brass band's room was completely transformed by the big tremors. The students who were supposed to be on the other side of the podium were nowhere to be seen. That song came to me when I was feeling like ``every day is gone and every day is like a nightmare.''
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Tsunami observation resumed off the coast of Shizuoka and Mie for the first time in 1 year and 2 months, but earthquakes could not be resumed
2024-02-22 18:25:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency resumed tsunami observation from the 22nd using the earthquake and tsunami observation system from the coast of Shizuoka Prefecture to the coast of Mie Prefecture, which had been unable to receive data for over a year due to damage to submarine cables. On the other hand, for earthquakes, operations cannot be resumed because data needs to be confirmed, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has stated that the announcement of earthquake early warnings may be delayed by up to 13 seconds compared to before the system was damaged.
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Ride-sharing business to start in 5 new cities, taking advantage of government system expansion
2024-02-22 18:19:00
An organization formed by volunteers from mayors of municipalities across the country has announced that five new cities and towns will be providing ride-sharing services using a system expanded by the government. He announced that he was going to start a business.
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Justice Minister Koizumi warns to stop using slang words in prisons etc.
2024-02-22 18:10:00
As part of measures to prevent a recurrence of the assault on inmates at Nagoya Prison, Minister of Justice Koizumi has announced that he has given notice to stop using slang words that have been used in prisons and other places.
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More than 350 consumer consultations related to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake - Be careful of malicious business practices
2024-02-22 18:07:00
In the one month since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, more than 350 consumer inquiries regarding disasters have been received at consumer affairs centers across the country, and the Consumer Affairs Agency has warned of troubles caused by malicious business practices, such as home repair services. I'm calling.
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``97 years old this year'' Toast with my mother, with whom I have lived for 20 years, a few hours later
2024-02-22 18:04:00
``I'm 97 years old this year,'' said a mother as she toasted the New Year with her son on New Year's Day. She looked happy. The earthquake struck a few hours later. After the first tremor, there was a second violent tremor, and the main building where her mother had been until just moments before collapsed. ``Even now, I don't know whether it's a dream or reality, and it feels like I've come to another world.'' (Son Tsutomu)
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JR Yokosuka Line: Multiple pieces of concrete fall, suspension of operation for approximately 10 hours
2024-02-22 17:56:00
The JR Yokosuka Line had to suspend operation for approximately 10 hours in some sections due to pieces of concrete falling off the walls of the tunnel between Shinagawa and Shinbashi. The total weight of the fallen concrete pieces was 113 kg, and JR East is currently investigating the situation in detail.
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Former president of Nishogakusha University announces that a paper published 36 years ago was plagiarized
2024-02-22 17:54:00
Nishogakusha University announced that it was found that the previous president had plagiarized a paper published 36 years ago from another researcher's paper.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Volunteer lodging base established in Anamizu town, operational from 26th
2024-02-22 17:53:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has set up a lodging base in Anamizu Town for volunteers working in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and will begin operating it from the 26th of this month.
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Japan Coast Guard trains Philippine coast guard on preserving evidence in case of ship collision
2024-02-22 17:51:00
As collisions between Chinese and Philippine government vessels occur frequently in the South China Sea, the Japanese Coast Guard provided training to the Philippine Coast Guard on how to preserve evidence in the event of a collision.
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Koganei City's ordinance abolishing child recruitment for nursery schools is ``invalid'', Tokyo District Court rules
2024-02-22 17:45:00
In a lawsuit filed by a mother who was unable to leave her child in the Tokyo area, the former mayor of Koganei City, Tokyo, passed an ordinance abolishing the recruitment of children at some municipal nursery schools. The court rescinded the disposition and ordered the city to pay compensation of 100,000 yen, stating that ``the exclusive disposition is illegal and the ordinance is invalid.''
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Fukuoka Munakata high school student commits suicide The prefecture reveals plans to conduct a re-investigation
2024-02-22 17:44:00
Three years ago, a second-year male student committed suicide at a private high school in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, leaving behind a suicide note complaining of being bullied.Fukuoka Prefecture conducted a re-investigation as requested by the student's mother. We have announced our policy to do so.
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[Damage Status 22nd] Ishikawa Prefecture: 241 people confirmed dead, 75,661 houses damaged
2024-02-22 17:43:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 241 as of 2:00 pm on the 22nd.
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Former Unification Church may be collecting donations in a new way for Korean believers
2024-02-22 17:40:00
A person involved in the former Unification Church's headquarters in South Korea for many years told NHK that while remittances from Japan have reportedly stopped, a new method has been launched for believers in South Korea since last year. It has been revealed that efforts to collect donations are becoming more active.
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"Your Name" producer arrested on suspicion of violating child pornography prohibition law
2024-02-22 17:39:00
The president of a Tokyo production company has been arrested on suspicion of violating child pornography laws for having a female high school student he met on SNS take naked photos and send them to his smartphone. According to people involved in the investigation, the president was involved as a producer in the production of the animated film "Your Name."
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“Cat Day” Connecting cats in disaster-stricken areas to new families
2024-02-22 17:30:00
February 22nd is ``Cat Day,'' a play on numbers. In Tokyo, efforts have begun to adopt cats that can no longer be kept in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and find new families.
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Impact on children and parents in disaster-stricken areas: ``There are fewer places to play''...
2024-02-22 17:25:00
A park where the ground has caved in. Glass scattered throughout the city. In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, there are fewer places where children can play safely, and many parents are worried about stress. A pediatrician in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, points out, ``We need a place where children can gather.''
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Former Unification Church ``Inquisition'' chairman ``makes a fair judgment'' Tokyo District Court
2024-02-22 17:20:00
In order to decide whether to issue a dissolution order to the former Unification Church, the ``inquiry'' procedure to hear opinions from both the government and the church was held for the first time on the 22nd at the Tokyo District Court. I would like to request that.''
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Mother of 4-year-old second daughter's poisoning death tells those around her, ``I can no longer feel love''
2024-02-22 16:47:00
In the case where the parents were arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by ingesting harmful chemicals, investigators have learned that the mother had told people around her that she had "lost the ability to love" her second daughter. I found this out through an interview.
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Government to consider adding four fields to “specific skills” to accept foreign workers
2024-02-22 16:47:00
Regarding the ``specified skills'' category that accepts foreign workers in fields with labor shortages, the government is considering adding four fields, including automobile transportation and railways, and has indicated this to the Liberal Democratic Party.
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November float overturning accident: Operation manager and festival organizer sent to prosecutors in Shizuoka
2024-02-22 16:44:00
Last November, a festival float overturned in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, killing one person and seriously injuring 13 others. Police accused the person in charge of operating the float of neglecting safety measures when descending the hill. Two festival organizers have been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of causing death or injury due to professional negligence.
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Former Unification Church ``Inquisition'' chairman ``makes a fair judgment'' Tokyo District Court
2024-02-22 16:43:00
In order to decide whether to issue a dissolution order to the former Unification Church, the ``inquiry'' procedure to hear opinions from both the government and the church was held for the first time on the 22nd at the Tokyo District Court. I would like to request that.''
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Morning drama “Mare” theme song becomes “melody of recovery” after Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-02-22 15:55:00
That day, the brass band's room was completely transformed by the big tremors. The students who were supposed to be on the other side of the podium were nowhere to be seen. That song came to me when I was feeling like ``every day is gone and every day is like a nightmare.''
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Toyama Seminar for industrial physicians and public health nurses in disaster-stricken areas to learn post-disaster health guidance
2024-02-22 15:25:00
A seminar was held in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture on the evening of the 21st to learn about post-disaster health guidance for industrial physicians and public health nurses from companies responsible for the health management of people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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Judgment revoking reduction in welfare expenses Tsu District Court
2024-02-22 15:22:00
In a lawsuit in which a recipient in Mie Prefecture complained that the gradual reduction in welfare benefits starting in 2013 violated the constitution, which guarantees a minimum standard of living, the Tsu District Court ruled that the government's response was illegal. Therefore, the court issued a judgment revoking the reduction.
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JR Yokosuka Line between Yokohama and Tokyo resumes operations Narita EX also resumes operations with some exceptions
2024-02-22 15:16:00
JR横須賀線は品川駅と新橋駅の間にあるトンネル内でコンクリート片が落下していた影響で、横浜駅と東京駅の間の上下線で運転を見合わせていましたが午後3時に運転を再開しました。また成田エクスプレスも始発からすべて運休していましたが一部の列車を除き午後3時に運転を再開しました。
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Four people in their 20s arrested for selling illegal e-liquid of designated drugs in Shibuya
2024-02-22 15:00:00
Four people in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of violating the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act for selling illegal e-liquid containing the designated drug ``THCH'' in a car in the downtown area of Shibuya, Tokyo.
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Ishikawa Volunteer students serve soup to disaster victims who go to work
2024-02-22 14:48:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, volunteer university students and others are running a soup kitchen providing rice balls and other food to disaster victims who go to work early in the morning.
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Ishikawa Shiga Town Former national soccer player Yoshitoshi Kaneda and others encourage disaster victims
2024-02-22 14:22:00
Three athletes, including a former member of Japan's national soccer team, visited a nursing home in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, to encourage those affected by the disaster.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Reveals Type Designation for Three Types of Toyota Industries Engines Revealed
2024-02-22 14:13:00
In response to the issue of Toyota Industries cheating in exhaust gas performance tests, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has confirmed that malicious cheating was confirmed in three types of engines installed in forklifts, etc. It has been announced that the model designation will be cancelled.
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Shiga wife arrested for trying to kill her husband by forcing him to drink methyl alcohol
2024-02-22 13:56:00
In Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture, a 33-year-old wife was arrested by police on suspicion of attempted murder after she allegedly tried to kill her husband by making him drink methyl alcohol, which is harmful to the body. In response to her investigation, her wife denied some of her charges, saying, ``There is no doubt that she made him drink, but she did not intend to kill him.'' .
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Six months after releasing treated water, Agriculture Minister Sakamoto urges China to abolish regulations
2024-02-22 13:51:00
With the 24th marking six months since the release of treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sakamoto will continue to urge China, which continues to suspend imports of Japanese marine products, to lift its regulations. , emphasized the idea of working to diversify export destinations.
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A group of lawyers holds a press conference before the former Unification Church hearing, calling for a speedy hearing.
2024-02-22 13:42:00
In order to decide whether to issue a dissolution order to the former Unification Church, the Tokyo District Court will hold an "inquiry" procedure on the 22nd to hear opinions from both the government and the church, and former members complaining of damage. A group of lawyers who have been supporting the victims held a press conference and called on the court to move forward with the trial quickly.
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Inappropriate physical restraint at special care facility in Hakodate; chairman of facility operating corporation apologizes
2024-02-22 13:13:00
Regarding the issue of inappropriate physical restraint at a special nursing home in Hakodate City, Hokkaido, where residents' beds were surrounded by fences, the chairman of the facility's operating corporation responded to media interviews on the 22nd. ``The physical restraint was a last-ditch measure due to a lack of manpower, and I had no choice but to do it, but I deeply regret it,'' he said, adding that he would work to prevent it from happening again.
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JR Yokosuka Line operation suspended between Yokohama and Tokyo, Narita EX also suspended from the first train
2024-02-22 13:10:00
The JR Yokosuka Line has suspended operation in some sections since its first train due to falling concrete pieces in the tunnel between Shinagawa and Shinbashi stations. As of 12:00 p.m., service has been suspended on the up and down lines between Yokohama Station and Tokyo Station, and service is expected to resume around 3:00 p.m.
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“Civil code provisions that do not allow married couples to have separate surnames violate the constitution” 12 people file suit against government
2024-02-22 13:07:00
It has been announced that 12 people living in Tokyo and other areas will file a lawsuit in March demanding compensation from the government, alleging that the provision of the Civil Code that does not allow married couples to have separate surnames violates the Constitution. The same provision has been twice ruled constitutional by the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court, but the defense team argues that ``the situation is changing, with increasing awareness of the need for married couples to have separate surnames.''
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Prime Minister Kishida to revisit areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake on the 24th
2024-02-22 13:05:00
Prime Minister Kishida will once again visit the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake on the 24th. Through on-site inspections and exchanging opinions with disaster victims, he hopes to gain a first-hand understanding of the challenges to recovery and reconstruction and reflect them in future efforts.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Reveals Type Designation for Three Types of Toyota Industries Engines Revealed
2024-02-22 13:04:00
In response to the issue of Toyota Industries cheating in exhaust gas performance tests, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has confirmed that malicious cheating had been done with three types of engines installed in forklifts, etc., and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has confirmed that Toyota Industries has committed fraud in exhaust gas performance tests. It has been announced that the designation will be revoked.
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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Bus, Road (February 22nd)
2024-02-22 12:57:00
This is the impact of an earthquake on transportation and roads.
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[Damage status 22nd] Approximately 840 homes in Ishikawa Noto region have power outage
2024-02-22 12:54:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 840 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture are without power as of 11 a.m. on the 22nd.
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Host in Kabukicho arrested for collecting 'accounts receivable'
2024-02-22 12:44:00
A host at a host club in Shinjuku's Kabukicho coercively told a female customer that she would go to jail and forced her to apply for a loan from a consumer loan in order to collect the "accounts receivable" that had been paid for food and drinks. He was arrested as such.
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9 people injured, including pedestrians, due to car collision in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo
2024-02-22 12:40:00
On the morning of the 22nd, two cars collided on Loop Route 7 in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, injuring nine people, including four pedestrians. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the accident, as none of the injuries are life-threatening.
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Six months after releasing treated water, Agriculture Minister Sakamoto urges China to abolish regulations
2024-02-22 11:33:00
With the 24th marking six months since the release of treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sakamoto will continue to urge China, which continues to suspend imports of Japanese marine products, to lift its regulations. , emphasized the idea of working to diversify export destinations.
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Tokyo Katsushika car runs onto sidewalk in accident, multiple injured
2024-02-22 11:31:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, at around 10:20 a.m. on the 22nd, two cars collided on Loop Route 7 in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, causing the car to land on the sidewalk and a pedestrian being hit. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the accident, as multiple people were injured. The site is an area lined with shops and residences about 200 meters from JR Kameari Station.
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[Ishikawa water supply bathing support information] Implemented in Wajima, Suzu, etc. (scheduled for the 22nd)
2024-02-22 11:04:00
Information on water supply support and bathing support scheduled for the 22nd.
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JR Yokosuka Line service suspended between Shinagawa and Tokyo, Narita EX also suspended in the morning
2024-02-22 09:30:00
On the JR Yokosuka Line, multiple pieces of concrete were found to have fallen in the tunnel between Shinagawa Station and Shinbashi Station, and the track is being inspected, so operations on the up and down lines between Shinagawa Station and Tokyo Station have been suspended from the first train. Masu.
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[Ishikawa water supply support information] Implemented in 9 cities and towns including Wajima and Suzu (scheduled for the 22nd)
2024-02-22 08:55:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the 22nd.
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Request for dissolution order to former Unification Church today's "hearing" procedure Tokyo District Court
2024-02-22 08:07:00
In order to decide whether to issue a dissolution order to the former Unification Church, the Tokyo District Court will hold a hearing on the 22nd to hear opinions from both the government and the church. This is the first time that a country and the church, which are in direct conflict with each other, are directly exchanging arguments, and according to people involved, the church's president and others will give their opinions.
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JR Yokosuka Line service suspended between Shinagawa and Tokyo, Narita EX also suspended in the morning
2024-02-22 08:03:00
JR Yokosuka Line has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Shinagawa and Tokyo stations due to a track inspection after a fallen object was confirmed in the tunnel between Shinagawa and Shinbashi stations. As of now, there is no prospect of resumption of operation. Also, due to this, all Narita Express services will be suspended in the morning.
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Tochigi Nikko New system allowing elementary and junior high school students to take time off from school on weekdays Together with their parents
2024-02-22 07:49:00
Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, has decided to introduce a new system starting in the new school year that will allow elementary and junior high school students to take up to three days off from school on weekdays per year to coincide with their parents' holidays.
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“Civil code provisions that do not allow married couples to have separate surnames violate the constitution” 12 people file suit against government
2024-02-22 06:17:00
It has been announced that 12 people living in Tokyo and other areas will file a lawsuit in March demanding compensation from the government, alleging that the provision of the Civil Code that does not allow married couples to have separate surnames violates the Constitution. The same provision has been twice ruled constitutional by the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court, but the defense team argues that ``the situation is changing, with increasing awareness of the need for married couples to have separate surnames.''
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Four company executives arrested on suspicion of conducting investment business without registration; 135 billion yen collected
2024-02-22 06:00:00
Four executives of a Singaporean company that solicited investments in Japan were arrested on suspicion of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for conducting investment-related business without registration. In the investigation so far, it is estimated that the company has collected 135 billion yen from approximately 26,000 people across the country, and police are investigating the detailed flow of funds.
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JR Yokosuka Line operation suspended between Shinagawa and Tokyo; objects falling in tunnel
2024-02-22 05:33:00
JR Yokosuka Line has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Shinagawa and Tokyo stations due to a track inspection after a fallen object was confirmed in the tunnel between Shinagawa and Shinbashi stations. As of now, there is no prospect of resumption of operation.
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Today's "Takeshima Day": Shimane Prefecture holds ceremony for "Illegal Occupation by South Korea for 70 Years"
2024-02-22 05:10:00
February 22nd is "Takeshima Day" designated by Shimane Prefecture ordinance. Shimane Prefecture, stating that ``Takeshima has been illegally occupied by South Korea for 70 years,'' will use a ceremony on the 22nd to reiterate that Takeshima is Japan's inherent territory, and to ask the national government to resolve the current situation.
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Osaka City raises the standard amount of nursing care insurance premiums for people aged 65 and over to more than 100,000 yen per year
2024-02-22 05:07:00
Regarding long-term care insurance premiums, which are reviewed by local governments once every three years, Osaka City has decided to raise the standard amount paid by people aged 65 and over by 1,155 yen to 9,249 yen per month from next fiscal year. I did. As the population ages and demand for nursing care services increases, the standard amount has now exceeded 100,000 yen per year.
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Nagoya City Board of Education’s investigation team into the exchange of money and goods issue “will publish certain results in March”
2024-02-22 04:57:00
An investigation team of outside experts held its first meeting regarding the issue of the Nagoya City Board of Education receiving money and goods from an organization formed by teachers and others along with a list of teachers to recommend to school principals. At the meeting, it was confirmed that the investigation would focus on whether or not there would be any impact on personnel affairs, and that certain findings would be made public within the next month.
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26-year-old man stabbed in Chiba Yotsukaido park; investigation into attempted murder
2024-02-22 03:08:00
On the night of the 21st, a 26-year-old man was found lying in a park in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, stabbed in the abdomen by someone. The man was conscious when he was taken to the hospital, and police are investigating the incident as an attempted murder.
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Vocational school student arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol at Yokohama Sotetsu Line railroad crossing
2024-02-22 01:26:00
Last month, a light passenger car entered a railroad crossing on the Sotetsu Line in Yokohama City, and operations on the entire line were suspended for about an hour, but police believe that a 20-year-old vocational school student was driving the light passenger car while under the influence of alcohol. arrested as.
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City investigates suspicions of routine inappropriate physical restraint at special nursing home in Hakodate
2024-02-22 01:03:00
It has been revealed that a special nursing home in Hakodate City, Hokkaido, is suspected of routinely subjecting residents to inappropriate physical restraints, such as by surrounding their beds with fences, and the city is investigating whether this constitutes abuse. We are conducting an investigation, including conducting interviews. On the other hand, the chairman of the corporation that operates the facility said, ``It is true that there was physical restraint, and we regret it, but we have not done anything that would lead to accusations of abuse.''
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Princess Mikasa Nobuko undergoes surgery on both eyes to treat cataracts, etc.
2024-02-22 00:48:00
Princess Mikasa Nobuko will undergo surgery on both eyes at a hospital in Tokyo on March 4th to treat conditions such as cataracts.
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