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Boy dies during school lunch; elementary school holds briefing; calls for care for children and teachers

2024-02-27 23:33:00
Following an accident in which a first grade boy died after choking on his school lunch at an elementary school in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, an information session for parents was held at the school on the night of the 27th.

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Replacement of children's water bottles Elementary school "strengthened school patrols"

2024-02-27 22:19:00
On the 19th of this month, the contents of water bottles brought home by elementary school students in Tokyo's Suginami Ward had been replaced with a liquid that smelled like chlorine. We have outlined our future response policy, including strengthening care and safety measures.

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The bereaved family held a press conference: “Many on the Takarazuka Revue side agree that this falls under power harassment”

2024-02-27 22:00:00
In the case of the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, a lawyer for the bereaved family held a press conference, stating that the bereaved family claimed that there had been 15 cases of power harassment from upperclassmen and others. clarified that it was found to be applicable. However, there are still gaps in each side's claims, and the two parties will continue to negotiate toward an agreement.

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Is the stuffed animal an extinct Japanese wolf?A junior high school student in Tokyo noticed this.

2024-02-27 21:55:00
It has been discovered that the stuffed animal that was kept at the National Museum of Nature and Science as a type of mountain dog is now believed to be an extinct Japanese wolf. A junior high school student in Tokyo was the first to notice that it might be a Japanese wolf, and after conducting research with experts, he recently published an announcement.

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Children's water bottles are replaced during times when classrooms are empty Suginami, Tokyo

2024-02-27 20:49:00
On the 19th of this month, when a child at an elementary school in Tokyo's Suginami Ward tried to drink tea from a water bottle he brought home after school, the contents had been replaced with a liquid that smelled like chlorine.The school was closed from the evening of the 27th. We held an information session for parents and explained what we had learned so far.

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A series of canceled flights at Haneda Airport due to strong winds

2024-02-27 20:33:00
Due to strong winds, flights taking off and landing at Haneda Airport are being canceled one after another.

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High wave warning for tomorrow on the Pacific side of Kanto and Tohoku; pay close attention to strong winds

2024-02-27 20:32:00
Due to the effects of a rapidly developing low pressure system, strong winds continue, mainly on the Pacific side of the Kanto and Tohoku regions. There is a lot of trouble at sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of high waves and warning of strong winds through the 28th.

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The bereaved family held a press conference: “Many on the Takarazuka Revue side agree that this falls under power harassment”

2024-02-27 19:47:00
In the case of the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, a lawyer for the bereaved family held a press conference, stating that the bereaved family claimed that there had been 15 cases of power harassment from upperclassmen and others. clarified that it was found to be applicable. However, there are still gaps in each side's claims, and the two parties will continue to negotiate toward an agreement.

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The number of births last year reached an all-time low of over 750,000; ``Will it decrease further in the future?''

2024-02-27 19:46:00
As measures to combat the declining birthrate are progressing, it has been found that the number of children born in the past year has further decreased. The number of people decreased by 5.1% from the previous year to 758,631 (preliminary figures). This is the lowest ever recorded since statistics began. The number of marriages is also decreasing, and experts point out that ``the number may decline further in the future.''

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Tomoe, mother of Takeshi Terakoshi, who lived in North Korea after going missing, dies at age 92

2024-02-27 19:24:00
Tomoe, the mother of Takeshi Terakoshi from Ishikawa Prefecture, who went missing in the Sea of ​​Japan when he was 13 years old 61 years ago and was later found to be in North Korea, has passed away. She was 92 years old.

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Ishikawa Prefecture will provide up to 3 million yen in grants to families with children who are rebuilding their homes.

2024-02-27 19:23:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has announced that it will provide up to 3 million yen in subsidies for the interest on loans when purchasing a new home for families with children whose homes were partially or completely destroyed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

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Shiga man and woman found dead on shore of Lake Biwa; two men and women re-arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder

2024-02-27 19:18:00
Last month, a man in his 50s from Aichi Prefecture was found dead on the shore of Lake Biwa in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, and police have arrested two men and women from Aichi Prefecture on suspicion of withdrawing cash from the man's bank account. was re-arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder.

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Gifu Ginan Town Mayor: ``99 cases of sexual harassment, no choice other than immediate resignation'' Third-party committee

2024-02-27 19:08:00
A third-party committee investigating allegations of sexual harassment by the mayor of Ginan Town, Gifu Prefecture, found at least 99 acts of sexual harassment against numerous female employees, and said, ``We believe there is no other option than immediate resignation.'' We have submitted an investigation report stating the following. The mayor plans to hold a press conference on the 28th regarding her plans for moving forward.

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The bereaved family held a press conference: “Many on the Takarazuka Revue side agree that this falls under power harassment”

2024-02-27 19:03:00
In the case of the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, a lawyer for the bereaved family held a press conference, stating that the bereaved family claimed that there had been 15 cases of power harassment from upperclassmen and others. clarified that it was found to be applicable. However, there are still gaps in each side's claims, and the two parties will continue to negotiate toward an agreement.

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Ex-employee re-arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder and used to pay for host club

2024-02-27 18:53:00
In the case where the body of a man at a second-hand goods store was found in a room with a barred door in an apartment building in Nagoya, police say that the former employee, who was charged with abandoning the body, killed the man and disposed of 74 million yen worth of precious metals. He was arrested again on suspicion of robbery and murder. Investigators believe that the money was converted into precious metals and used to pay the host club's accounts receivable. In response to the investigation, he has denied the charges.

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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism presents a draft guideline for the amount to be collected due to insufficient funds for condominium repair reserves.

2024-02-27 18:52:00
In response to the increasing number of cases in which condominiums lack repair reserves, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has compiled a draft guideline for the amount of reserve funds to be collected and presented it to a panel of experts. Recognizing the need for systematic savings, the plan includes setting a minimum limit on the amount collected each month.

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Ishikawa Nanao City uses the new fiscal year budget proposal as a skeleton budget, unable to find time due to disaster response

2024-02-27 18:51:00
Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, has decided to create a skeleton budget for the new fiscal year for its general account, with less new projects, because it did not have enough time to respond to the disaster. It has been decided that the cost of recovery from the earthquake will be included in a supplementary budget bill of approximately several billion yen, which will be submitted to the regular city council meeting in March.

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A person who experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake gives advice to high school students in Wajima, Ishikawa

2024-02-27 18:49:00
People who had experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake visited a high school in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and gave advice to students regarding their concerns.

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Fire at materials storage yard in Saitama Prefecture, spread by successive strong winds

2024-02-27 18:45:00
Shortly after noon on the 27th, a fire broke out in a materials storage area in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, and, fanned by strong winds, the flames spread to five nearby homes, before being extinguished after about five hours.

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A transportation vehicle for a child welfare facility falls onto the side of the road, injuring six elementary and junior high school students in Aomori

2024-02-27 18:42:00
On the morning of the 27th, on a national highway in Aomori City, a box car carrying children living in a welfare facility fell onto the side of the road while they were on their way to school, and the six elementary and junior high school students who were riding in the car fell on the road, sustaining injuries including broken bones. The employee who was driving said, ``The road conditions were bad due to the snow and he lost control of the vehicle,'' and the police are investigating the cause of the accident in detail.

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Power outage information Approximately 990 homes in Tochigi Prefecture (as of 5:30 p.m.)

2024-02-27 18:35:00
According to TEPCO Power Grid, approximately 990 homes in Tochigi Prefecture in the Kanto region were without power as of 5:30 p.m. In Tochigi Prefecture, there are approximately 740 homes in Nasu-Shiobara City and 250 homes in Yaita City.

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[Damage status 27th] Over 74,000 houses damaged in Ishikawa Prefecture, water outage in over 20,000 houses

2024-02-27 18:29:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 241 as of 2:00 pm on the 27th.

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Parents' briefing session on issue of children's water bottles being replaced Suginami, Tokyo

2024-02-27 18:28:00
On the 19th of this month, when a child at an elementary school in Tokyo's Suginami Ward tried to drink tea from a water bottle he brought home after school, the contents had been replaced with a liquid that smelled like chlorine. It appears that they held a briefing session to explain what they have learned so far.

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Sagamihara woman's corpse sentenced to 17 years in prison for former boyfriend Tokyo District Court

2024-02-27 18:19:00
Nine years ago, in a trial for a former partner who was found guilty of murder after a woman's body was found in a cemetery in Sagamihara, the Tokyo District Court ruled, ``The victim started dating another woman and became a hindrance.'' He was sentenced to 17 years in prison for murder.

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Governor Hase Ishikawa raises the number of temporary housing starts to 4,600 units by the end of next month

2024-02-27 18:13:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture has announced that the number of temporary housing units scheduled to be built in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake will be increased from 4,000 to 4,600 by the end of next month.

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An orthopedic clinic in Wajima, Ishikawa, reopens in response to requests from people who have injured their legs and hips.

2024-02-27 18:10:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an orthopedic clinic has been reopened in response to requests from people who had hurt their legs and knees from cleaning up damaged homes and carrying water, and locals are now visiting.

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Gender change without surgery - New family register for recognized parties Okayama

2024-02-27 18:06:00
A person in Okayama Prefecture who was diagnosed with gender identity disorder and was allowed to change his gender from female to male without undergoing surgery to eliminate fertility this month expressed his joy after receiving a certified copy of his new family register on the 27th. Ta.

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Shinjuku Kabukicho Host Club signboard: Dozens of violations of regulations, improvements to be made Metropolitan Police Department

2024-02-27 18:05:00
Amidst the problems surrounding host clubs' accounts receivable, the Metropolitan Police Department held an extraordinary briefing session on the 27th to gather store managers and call for legal compliance. It was confirmed that there were at least dozens of cases in which store signboards in Shinjuku Kabukicho violated Tokyo metropolitan ordinances, and the company requested voluntary improvements.

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Ishikawa Suzu high school resumes afternoon classes after volunteers start soup kitchen

2024-02-27 17:54:00
At a high school in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where classes were held only in the morning because students were unable to prepare lunches due to water outages caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, volunteers began running a soup kitchen and afternoon classes resumed from the 27th.

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Suicides among elementary, junior high and high school students last year are expected to be the second highest on record after the previous year.

2024-02-27 17:41:00
The number of elementary, junior high and high school students who committed suicide in 2023 is expected to be 507, the second highest on record, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will use the terminals handed out to each student for counseling and health monitoring. We have notified the whole country that efforts should be made to identify children with such problems as early as possible.

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Residents' group requests Setagaya Ward to grant moral rights to authors when compiling the city's history

2024-02-27 17:37:00
As the issue of ``author's moral rights,'' the right not to have one's own work altered against one's will, is being debated, a residents' group in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward has submitted a request regarding the compilation of a ``ward history.'' They argue that asking the experts who edit the work not to exercise their ``author's moral rights'' could lead to falsification of the research content. Setagaya Ward said, ``We do not intend to falsify history.We will review the content and consider any response.''

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Protecting cultural properties by moving them to another location ``Cultural Property Rescue'' Ishikawa Wajima

2024-02-27 17:29:00
A ``cultural property rescue'' initiative is underway in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to relocate and protect cultural properties such as ancient documents and works of art that were damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Haneda Airport: Many flights canceled due to strong winds

2024-02-27 17:28:00
Due to strong winds, flights taking off and landing at Haneda Airport are being canceled one after another.

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High wave warning for tomorrow on the Pacific side of Kanto and Tohoku; pay close attention to strong winds

2024-02-27 17:23:00
Due to the effects of a rapidly developing low pressure system, strong winds continue, mainly on the Pacific side of the Kanto and Tohoku regions. There is a lot of trouble at sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of high waves and warning of strong winds through the 28th.

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Why do brake and accelerator pedal misapplication accidents occur?

2024-02-27 17:22:00
Accidents caused by pressing the accelerator and brake incorrectly continue to occur. Why do accidents happen?

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Saitama Hanno Fire at material storage area spreads to 5 residential buildings

2024-02-27 17:21:00
Just after noon on the 27th, a fire broke out in a materials storage area in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, and, fanned by strong winds, the flames spread to five nearby residences, but the fire was mostly extinguished after about three hours.

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Would you like to listen to the storyteller's story in VR with Nogizaka Sakurazaka Hinatazaka?

2024-02-27 17:19:00
In order to pass on the memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake to the future, NHK has been producing a program for the past two years and showing it at local government disaster prevention events and other events.In this program, you can learn about the disaster with members of the idol group Sakamichi, which is popular among young people. VR” = virtual reality video content “Sakamichi Group x Earthquake Storyteller”. The year 2024 will be 13 years since the earthquake. This year, for the filming, members of Nogizaka46, Sakurazaka46, and Hinatazaka46 visited the remains of the earthquake in Tohoku and heard valuable stories from storytellers of the disaster. Thirteen years ago, the members were attending elementary school and kindergarten. Some of the storytellers we met in Tohoku this time were from the same generation as us. What did the members feel? (Fukushima Iwaki bureau, photographer Ittoku Hiroshima) (Sendai bureau, Miki Kanbayashi cameraman) (Morioka Kamaishi bureau, photographer Yuta Shoji) ◎In the article, you can see a 360-degree VR video summarizing the event. Also, at the end of the article, we have posted an interview video with the members.

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Last year, the number of births reached an all-time low of over 750,000, and the number of marriages also decreased.

2024-02-27 16:59:00
As measures to combat the declining birthrate are progressing, it has been found that the number of children born in the past year has further decreased. The number of people decreased by 5.1% from the previous year to 758,631 (preliminary figures). This is the lowest ever recorded since statistics began. The number of marriages is also decreasing, and experts point out that ``the number may decline further in the future.''

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The population of red snow crabs in Toyama Bay has decreased significantly, and the earthquake may be a contributing factor.

2024-02-27 16:29:00
A survey conducted in February to investigate the population of red snow crabs in Toyama Bay off the coast of Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, revealed that the number of crabs had significantly decreased to less than 20% of normal years, according to the Toyama Prefectural Fisheries Research Institute. I learned this from an interview. The research institute is monitoring the situation closely, considering that there is a possibility that the damage was caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

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Power outage information Approximately 4,160 businesses including Chiba prefecture and Tokyo (as of 4:00 p.m.)

2024-02-27 16:25:00
According to TEPCO, as of 4 p.m., approximately 4,160 homes in the Kanto region are without power. Approximately 2,490 households in Funabashi City in Chiba Prefecture are without power, approximately 940 in Nerima Ward in Tokyo, and 740 in Nasushiobara City in Tochigi Prefecture.

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2024-02-27 16:20:00
On the 26th, an accident at an elementary school in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in which a first grade boy died after choking on his school lunch, has spread the effects across the country. Some schools have asked people to be careful about how they eat school lunches, and the city's board of education has issued urgent notices to thoroughly monitor and guide children. Experts say, ``We need to take precautions around quail eggs, such as cutting them in half before disposing of them.''

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Tokyo metropolitan government to establish “Kashara Prevention Ordinance” Guidelines for formulating guidelines

2024-02-27 16:07:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which is considering enacting the nation's first ordinance to prevent customer harassment, or so-called "customer harassment," has announced a policy to formulate guidelines to ensure the effectiveness of the ordinance.

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TEPCO apologizes to fishing cooperatives over trouble with contaminated water purification equipment at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

2024-02-27 15:51:00
On the 27th, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) attended a meeting of the fishing association in Fukushima Prefecture and apologized for the trouble that occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, where water containing radioactive materials leaked outdoors from a contaminated water purification system.

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Should the contents of elementary school children's water bottles be replaced? Suginami, Tokyo

2024-02-27 15:36:00
On the 19th of this month, when children at an elementary school in Tokyo's Suginami Ward tried to drink tea from a water bottle they brought home after school, they discovered that the contents had been replaced with a liquid that smelled like chlorine. Although the child drank a small amount, there were no health problems, and the school is taking measures such as consulting with the police.

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Number of births in the last year: 758,631 people, down 5.1% from the previous year, the lowest ever Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2024-02-27 15:35:00
As the birthrate continues to decline, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that the number of children born last year was 758,631, a 5.1% decrease from the previous year and the lowest since statistics began. We found this out through demographic statistics. Meanwhile, preliminary figures show that the number of deaths is 1,590,503, the highest on record. In addition, preliminary figures show that the number of marriages in the past year was 489,281, a 5.9% decrease from the previous year, falling below 500,000 for the first time in 90 years.

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Suspect Kirishima sent to prosecutors while dead, violation of explosives control penalties, etc. Metropolitan Police Department

2024-02-27 14:54:00
On the 27th, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested Satoshi Kirishima (70), a member of the East Asia Anti-Japanese Armed Front, for his involvement in five of the serial corporate bombings that occurred in the 1970s. He was referred to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of violation of penalties and attempted murder.

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Strong winds continue in Kanto region Beware of high waves Be careful of strong winds

2024-02-27 14:10:00
Strong winds continue in the Kanto region due to the rapidly developing low pressure system. The sea is turbulent, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of high waves and strong winds.

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Suspect Satoshi Kirishima sent to prosecutors for violation of explosives control penalties, etc. Metropolitan Police Department

2024-02-27 13:46:00
On the 27th, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested Satoshi Kirishima (70), a member of the East Asia Anti-Japanese Armed Front, for his involvement in five of the serial corporate bombings that occurred in the 1970s. He was referred to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of violation of penalties and attempted murder.

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Softbank communication problems resolved throughout Ishikawa Prefecture

2024-02-27 13:15:00
SoftBank announced that it had temporarily restored the mobile phone voice call and data communications problems that had continued in some areas of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake by 11 a.m. on the 27th. SoftBank has now resolved mobile phone communication problems in all areas within Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Support for reconstruction of disaster-stricken homes: up to 3 million yen to be provided; creation of new subsidy system

2024-02-27 12:57:00
In order to support the reconstruction of houses damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi will provide up to 300 homes in six cities and towns in Ishikawa Prefecture, including households with elderly people whose homes were partially destroyed or more. We announced that we will create a new subsidy system that will provide 10,000 yen.

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Sapporo convenience store incident that killed 3 people and injured suspect's home searched

2024-02-27 12:48:00
On the 25th, police searched the home of a 43-year-old suspect who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of one of the employees after three employees were stabbed to death at a convenience store in Sapporo. In response to previous investigations, the police are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident, as the suspect had made a statement to the effect that he had brought multiple knives from his home.

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Strong winds continue in Kanto region Beware of high waves Be careful of strong winds

2024-02-27 12:41:00
Strong winds continue in the Kanto region due to the rapidly developing low pressure system. The sea is turbulent, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of high waves and strong winds.

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Senshu towels donated by Izumiotsu City, Osaka to Nanao Ishikawa evacuation center

2024-02-27 12:29:00
People living in Izumiotsu City, Osaka, donated specially made towels to people living in an evacuation center in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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A shuttle vehicle for a child welfare facility falls onto the side of a national highway, injuring 6 children in Aomori

2024-02-27 12:24:00
On the morning of the 27th, there was an accident on a national highway in Aomori City when a one-box car carrying eight elementary and junior high school students fell onto the side of the road, resulting in injuries to six of them. It has been snowing in Aomori City since the night of the 26th, and police are investigating the cause of the accident.

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Policy for installing a new storage facility for spent nuclear fuel Tohoku Electric Power Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant

2024-02-27 12:20:00
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Ltd. is planning to restart Unit 2 of the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant in Miyagi Prefecture around September this year, due to the possibility that the pool for storing spent nuclear fuel will become overwhelmed, so Tohoku Electric Power Co. is planning to use a new method called ``dry storage''. We have informed the prefecture of our policy to establish a storage facility on the premises of the nuclear power plant. The aim is to start operation in 2028, four years later.

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Boy child dies after clogging school lunch “Thorough observation and guidance” Fukuoka City Board of Education

2024-02-27 12:09:00
On the 26th, following an accident at an elementary school in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in which a first-grade male student died after choking on his school lunch, the Fukuoka City Board of Education issued a directive to municipal elementary and junior high schools to prevent children from eating school lunches. We have issued an urgent notice to ensure thorough observation and guidance.

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Strong winds continue in Kanto region Beware of high waves Be careful of strong winds

2024-02-27 12:00:00
Strong winds continue in the Kanto region due to the rapidly developing low pressure system. The sea is turbulent, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of high waves and strong winds.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Ishikawa Postal deliveries resumed in parts of Suzu City and Noto Town

2024-02-27 11:56:00
Mail deliveries were suspended in the Oku-Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture due to the earthquake, but deliveries to homes and businesses resumed in parts of Suzu City and Noto Town from the 27th. Ta.

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Support for reconstruction of disaster-stricken homes: up to 3 million yen to be provided; creation of new subsidy system

2024-02-27 11:46:00
In order to support the reconstruction of houses damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi will provide up to 300 homes in six cities and towns in Ishikawa Prefecture, including households with elderly people whose homes were partially destroyed or more. We announced that we will create a new subsidy system that will provide 10,000 yen.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Bus, Road (February 27)

2024-02-27 11:40:00
This is the impact of the earthquake on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Shibuya, Tokyo A streetlight pillar on a sidewalk is broken from its base. Is it due to strong winds?

2024-02-27 11:10:00
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, at around 9:40 a.m. on the 27th, a passerby reported that a streetlight installed on a sidewalk in Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo had fallen down. The pillars of the street lamps had fallen down, as if they were broken at the base, and eyewitnesses said they appeared to have fallen due to the effects of strong winds. There were no injuries.

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[Ishikawa water supply/bathing support information] Implemented in Wajima etc. (scheduled for the 27th)

2024-02-27 10:59:00
Information on water supply support and Self-Defense Force bathing support scheduled for the 27th in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Police intercepted mobile phone calls, arresting 70 people in 22 cases last year

2024-02-27 10:29:00
Minister of Justice Koizumi reported at a Cabinet meeting on the 27th that last year, police across the country intercepted mobile phone calls in 22 cases, including drug trafficking and murder, and arrested a total of 70 people.

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Suspect identified as Satoshi Kirishima, documents sent to prosecutors, Metropolitan Police Department DNA test results

2024-02-27 07:41:00
A man named Satoshi Kirishima (70), a member of the East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front wanted for his involvement in a series of corporate bombings in the 1970s, died last month at a hospital in Kanagawa Prefecture. According to interviews with investigators, the Metropolitan Police Department has identified the suspect as the suspect. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to send documents to prosecutors on the 27th, with the suspect still dead.

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Be wary of high waves and strong winds, mainly in the Pacific side of Tohoku and along the Kanto coast.

2024-02-27 07:19:00
Due to the developing low pressure system, winds are becoming stronger and more severe in coastal areas of the Pacific coast of Tohoku and the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be wary of high waves and strong winds.

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At least 48 cases of problems with the circuit breaker not going down in the five years up to last year

2024-02-27 06:38:00
NHK has disclosed that troubles in which the gates do not go down even when trains approach railroad crossings are occurring in various places, and railway companies have reported at least 48 cases to the Transport Bureau in the five years up to last year. I found out from the bill. Experts have pointed out, ``This could lead to a major accident, and if we don't take measures, there is a risk that the number of cases will increase in the future.''

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Be wary of high waves and strong winds, mainly in the Pacific side of Tohoku and along the Kanto coast.

2024-02-27 06:14:00
Due to the developing low pressure system, winds are becoming stronger and more severe in coastal areas of the Pacific coast of Tohoku and the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be wary of high waves and strong winds.

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Team of experts dispatched to Ishikawa Prefectural Police to reduce psychological burden on police officers

2024-02-27 06:12:00
In order to reduce the psychological burden on police officers responding to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the National Police Agency dispatched a ``Disaster Stress Care Team'' made up of certified psychologists and experts to the Ishikawa Prefectural Police Department.

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Host club signboard violates at least dozens of metropolitan ordinances; Metropolitan Police Department guidance

2024-02-27 06:10:00
Interviews with people involved have revealed that there are at least dozens of host club signboards installed in Kabukicho, Tokyo that violate Tokyo metropolitan ordinances, such as without the necessary installation application. Signboards often use photos of hosts with top sales, and there are cases where hosts encourage customers to place expensive orders by saying things like ``I want to be on the signboard.'' The Metropolitan Police Department is working with Shinjuku Ward to provide guidance. I'm doing it.

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Sanyo Shinkansen and Kyushu Shinkansen resume operation on all lines

2024-02-27 00:02:00
According to JR West, as a result of people entering the tracks from the Hakata Station platform, the Sanyo Shinkansen is now running between Hakata Station and Kokura Station on the inbound line, and between Shin-Iwakuni Station and Hakata Station on the outbound line. The Kyushu Shinkansen had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Hakata Station and Shin-Tosu Station, but operations on both sections resumed at around 11:30 p.m., as safety had been confirmed.

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