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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan leaves 10 dead and 15 unable to be contacted, urgent efforts to confirm whereabouts

2024-04-04 22:15:00
An additional body was found on the 4th on a hiking course in Hualien County near the epicenter of the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd, bringing the total number of deaths to 10. Taiwanese authorities say there are 15 people they have not yet been able to contact, and are urgently trying to confirm their whereabouts.

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Three children suffered minor injuries after handrail of playground equipment suspension bridge broke at Sagamihara park

2024-04-04 20:56:00
3日、相模原市の公園で遊具のつり橋の手すりが壊れ、遊んでいた児童5人のうち3人が2メートルほどの高さから地面に落下するなどして軽いけがをしました。

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“Now is the time to give back” Taiwan earthquake support movement spreads, donation boxes set up

2024-04-04 20:30:00
In response to the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan, there have been a number of posts on social media calling for support for Taiwan, along with the phrase "repay the favor." Local governments that have continued to have exchanges with Taiwan are also setting up donation boxes and encouraging people to donate. *The article also introduces the main recipients of donations.

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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan kills 10 people, 38 people unable to be contacted, urgent efforts to confirm whereabouts

2024-04-04 20:28:00
An additional body was found on the 4th on a hiking course in Hualien County near the epicenter of the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd, bringing the total number of deaths to 10. Taiwanese authorities are currently working to confirm the whereabouts of 38 people who have not yet been contacted.

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Male student dies at after-school day service, brother of corporate representative charged at home

2024-04-04 20:18:00
A year ago, in 2022, a male student who attended an after-school day service in Osaka that took care of children with disabilities went missing, and later died in a river.The representative of the corporation that runs the facility and his older brother, 2, went missing. In the case where a person was arrested, the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office indicted the older brother on charges of professional negligence resulting in death. The representative was not prosecuted.

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Lightning strikes Miyazaki field; prefecture notifies all schools in the prefecture to take appropriate action

2024-04-04 19:15:00
On the 3rd, lightning struck a field in Miyazaki City, and 18 high school students playing soccer were transported to the hospital, with two seriously injured.In response, Miyazaki Prefecture announced on the 4th that all areas in the prefecture would be closed to prevent recurrence. We have notified schools to take appropriate measures such as canceling or suspending activities when lightning strikes are likely to occur.

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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan kills 10 people, 38 people unable to be contacted, urgent efforts to confirm whereabouts

2024-04-04 19:13:00
An additional body was found on the 4th on a hiking course in Hualien County near the epicenter of the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd, bringing the total number of deaths to 10. Taiwanese authorities are currently working to confirm the whereabouts of 38 people who have not yet been contacted.

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Red yeast rice problem: Amount of substance thought to be ``pouberuric acid'' varies depending on production time

2024-04-04 19:07:00
The issue is that people who ingested health foods containing ingredients in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, etc. The amount of a substance believed to be ``pouberuric acid'' detected in the red yeast rice ingredient of this product was due to the fact that the product was not manufactured. I found that it varies depending on the time of year. Investigations are expected to continue to determine what differences there were in the manufacturing process.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red yeast rice” issue: 188 people hospitalized (as of April 3) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2024-04-04 19:07:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that as of the 3rd, a total of 188 people had been hospitalized due to a problem in which people who consumed health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney diseases. It was announced that this was revealed in a report from

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Kyoto brain tumor surgically removed by mistake; hospital submits document admitting mistake at trial

2024-04-04 18:26:00
Four years ago, a woman who underwent surgery for a brain tumor at a hospital in Kyoto City sought compensation from the doctor and the hospital, alleging that brain tissue that was not a tumor was removed by mistake. In this case, the hospital submitted a document admitting the mistake. I understand that it has been submitted to the court. On the other hand, the relationship between the symptoms such as numbness that the woman claimed to have experienced after the surgery and the mistake will be disputed in court.

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Tower Man under construction in Tokyo Sales suspended due to lack of strength due to concrete inspection

2024-04-04 18:26:00
When the construction contractor inspected the concrete used in the construction of two tower condominiums under construction in the bay area of ​​Chuo Ward, Tokyo, it was discovered that some of the samples lacked strength. This condominium was scheduled to go on sale from the end of this month, but the sale has been temporarily suspended so that the builder and others can take a closer look.

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Average wage increase rate maintained at over 5% during spring labor, high level for small and medium-sized enterprises as well, compiled by Rengo

2024-04-04 18:23:00
A coalition of labor organizations compiled the wage increase rates of approximately 2,600 companies that had responded by the 2nd during this year's spring labor campaign, and found that the average wage increase rate was 5.24%, maintaining a level exceeding 5%, and for small and medium-sized enterprises, it was 4.69%. I found it to be of a high standard.

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The first group of emergency fire aid teams reached their destination within 24 hours after the earthquake occurred: 16%

2024-04-04 18:16:00
On New Year's Day this year, when the Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred, the first group of "emergency fire aid teams" dispatched from all over the country headed for the affected areas in Ishikawa Prefecture, but all the limited roads were damaged. As a result, interviews with local fire departments revealed that of the nearly 2,000 people who headed by land, only 16% reached their destination within 24 hours after the earthquake occurred. . Experts point out that it is necessary to review systems and plans in anticipation of future disasters that may occur on the peninsula.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red yeast rice problem Almost all patients have "Fanconi syndrome"

2024-04-04 18:02:00
There is a problem in which people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red Yeast" developed kidney diseases, and a survey by the Japanese Society of Nephrology found that almost all of the patients reported to date had kidney dysfunction. A type of disease called ``Fanconi syndrome'' was observed, and the specialist doctor who examined the patient advised, ``If you have been taking the drug until recently, you may still have symptoms, so please get tested.'' I'm calling.

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Be careful as misinformation and fake videos spread on SNS regarding red yeast rice

2024-04-04 17:55:00
There is an issue in which people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red malt have developed kidney disease, etc., and there has been false information posted on social media claiming that food coloring called red malt pigment is dangerous. , a fake video is being spread that shows the president of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical giving a press conference that does not mention the causes of health damage. When many people feel anxious, it is easy for misinformation and disinformation to spread, so it is important to be careful by checking information from public institutions and media outlets.

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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan: More than 40 people unable to be contacted, hurry to confirm whereabouts

2024-04-04 17:44:00
The earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd has so far killed nine people and injured more than 1,000. According to Taiwanese authorities, there are more than 40 people who have not been contacted yet, including at tourist destinations, and efforts are being made to confirm their whereabouts.

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Entrance ceremony at Ishikawa Prefectural College of Nursing “Work as a nurse providing disaster relief”

2024-04-04 17:39:00
An entrance ceremony was held on the 4th at the Prefectural College of Nursing in Kahoku City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where new students made a new start with the aim of becoming nurses or public health nurses.

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Chuo Expressway Large truck collides with light passenger car, boy dies, driver arrested

2024-04-04 17:14:00
On the morning of the 4th, a large truck collided with a light passenger car carrying a parent and child at the Sasago Tunnel on the Chuo Expressway in Yamanashi Prefecture, killing a 1-year-old boy.

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Naming ceremony for giant container ship using next-generation fuel methanol Yokohama Port

2024-04-04 17:00:00
A naming ceremony was held at Yokohama Port for a huge container ship that uses methanol, which is considered one of the next generation fuels for decarbonization.

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Keikyu Railway resumes operation

2024-04-04 16:55:00
Keihin Kyuko had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Keikyu Kamata Station and Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and 2 stations due to the accident, but resumed operations just before 4:30 p.m.

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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan: More than 40 people unable to be contacted, hurry to confirm whereabouts

2024-04-04 16:53:00
The earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd has so far killed nine people and injured more than 1,000. According to Taiwanese authorities, there are more than 40 people who have not been contacted yet, including at tourist destinations, and efforts are being made to confirm their whereabouts.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red Yeast Problem Report to Outside Directors 2 months after the case was discovered

2024-04-04 16:33:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported the problem to an outside director about the issue of people who ingested health foods containing the ingredient Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease after learning of the first case. I found out through an interview with the company that it was the day of the press conference, which was over a month later. The company explained, ``We believe that this was not something that should be reported to outside directors.''

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Fukushima prefecture Iwate prefecture Miyagi prefecture seismic intensity 4 No tsunami

2024-04-04 16:08:00
At around 12:16 pm on the 4th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures. This earthquake did not cause a tsunami.

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Entrance ceremony at Ishikawa Prefectural College of Nursing “Work as a nurse providing disaster relief”

2024-04-04 16:07:00
An entrance ceremony was held on the 4th at the Prefectural College of Nursing in Kahoku City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where new students made a new start with the aim of becoming nurses or public health nurses.

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"Captain Tsubasa" series ends after 43 years, a monumental piece of soccer manga

2024-04-04 16:04:00
Captain Tsubasa, known as a monumental soccer manga and gaining worldwide popularity, ended its 43-year run in a magazine released on the 4th. The rest of the story will be published on a new website in the form of pencil sketches.

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Keikyu Railway Keikyu Kamata - Haneda Airport Terminals 1 and 2 operation suspended

2024-04-04 15:53:00
Keikyu Corporation has suspended operations on the up and down lines between Keikyu Kamata Station and Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and 2 Station due to an accident involving people. According to Keikyu Corporation, the train is expected to resume operations at 4:40 p.m.

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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan: More than 30 people unable to be contacted; rescue operations continue

2024-04-04 15:49:00
The earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd has so far killed nine people and injured more than 1,000. According to Taiwanese authorities, they have not yet been able to contact more than 30 people, and the military has been dispatched to conduct aerial searches to confirm their safety.

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Official bid-rigging case involving construction ordered by Chiyoda Ward: Former manager and three others sent to prosecutors

2024-04-04 15:34:00
Three people, including another former department manager, have been arrested and indicted in a case of government bid-rigging over bids for construction ordered by Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. Three people, including another former department manager, have been filed with documents on suspicion of violating the Government-Bid-Billing Prevention Act. It was learned through interviews with investigators that he had been sent to the prosecutor's office.

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Teacher salary: The Central Education Council receives a series of opinions on maintaining the framework of “flat top-up”

2024-04-04 15:30:00
A special subcommittee of the Central Council for Education was held to discuss how teachers should be paid, and the current system of not paying overtime instead of a flat top-up was held, citing the special nature of teachers' work as ``difficult to delineate working hours.'' Opinions abounded that the legal framework should be maintained.

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Jockey Toyo Take has hundreds of items stolen from his home in Kyoto, including cash and luxury watches.

2024-04-04 14:52:00
Last month, it was revealed that horse racing jockey Yutaka Take had hundreds of items stolen from his home in Kyoto, including cash and luxury watches. Mr. Takeshi is also known as a watch collector, and police are currently investigating the details of the incident as a theft.

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Family of former advisor who died of cancer while in detention in illegal export embargo case appeals

2024-04-04 14:37:00
In a lawsuit in which the family of a former advisor to a chemical machinery manufacturer who was arrested on suspicion of illegal exporting and died of cancer before his innocence was revealed, requested compensation from the government on the grounds that he was not given proper tests and treatment in detention center. The bereaved family appealed the Tokyo District Court's ruling, which dismissed the lawsuit on the grounds that the medical treatment provided at the detention center was reasonable and not illegal.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red yeast rice issue Report to outside directors 2 months after case was discovered

2024-04-04 14:27:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported the problem to an outside director about the issue of people who ingested health foods containing the ingredient Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease after learning of the first case. I found out through an interview with the company that it was the day of the press conference, which was over a month later. The company explained, ``We believe that this was not something that should be reported to outside directors.''

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Japan's oldest man, Gisaburo Sonobe, dies at age 112, Tateyama, Chiba

2024-04-04 14:23:00
Gisaburo Sonobe (112) of Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, who was the oldest man in Japan, passed away last month.

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Jockey Toyo Take has hundreds of items stolen from his home in Kyoto, including cash and luxury watches.

2024-04-04 13:58:00
Last month, investigators revealed that horse racing jockey Yutaka Take had hundreds of items stolen from his home in Kyoto, including cash and luxury watches. Mr. Takeshi is also known as a watch collector, and police are currently investigating the details of the incident as a theft.

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Ritmin Policy Research Council Chairman Nagatsuma “Requires reporting of health damage caused by foods with functional claims”

2024-04-04 13:43:00
In response to the issue of people who ingested health foods containing the ingredients of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease, Nagatsuma, the Political Affairs Research Chair of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said that similar foods with functional claims can cause health damage. He expressed the idea that there is a need to amend the law to require reporting to the government in the event of a violation.

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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan: More than 30 people unable to be contacted; rescue operations continue

2024-04-04 12:50:00
The earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd has so far killed nine people and injured more than 1,000. According to Taiwanese authorities, they have not yet been able to contact more than 30 people, and the military has been dispatched to conduct aerial searches to confirm their safety.

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[Earthquake News] Earthquake intensity 4 in Fukushima Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, and Miyagi Prefecture, no risk of tsunami

2024-04-04 12:49:00
At around 12:16 pm on the 4th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.

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Entrance ceremony at Ishikawa Prefectural Police Academy “I want to help the disaster-stricken areas”

2024-04-04 12:48:00
An entrance ceremony was held at the Ishikawa Prefectural Police Academy on the 4th, where new police officers renewed their vows, saying, ``I want to help the disaster-stricken areas.''

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Ishikawa Suzu "Roadside Station Roen" reopens from today

2024-04-04 12:43:00
Roadside stations in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, at the tip of the Noto Peninsula, resumed operations on the 4th after the water outage was resolved. The roadside station Roen, located in Roen-cho, Suzu City, at the tip of the Noto Peninsula, has resumed operations.

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Children's cafeteria volunteers in Suzu Sports day with children

2024-04-04 12:37:00
After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, volunteers from Kodomo Shokudo in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, invited children from the disaster area to a sports day and deepened their relationships.

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Four people from a date club management company arrested for arranging overseas prostitution on their website

2024-04-04 12:35:00
Four people, including the president of a dating club management company, were arrested on suspicion of violating the Employment Security Act for opening a job site called ``Overseas Work'' and illegally arranging prostitution in the United States. The Metropolitan Police Department is calling for caution as there are a number of cases in which women who have traveled overseas for the purpose of prostitution are assaulted by customers.

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Tower Man under construction in Tokyo Sales suspended due to lack of strength due to concrete inspection

2024-04-04 12:24:00
When the construction contractor inspected the concrete used in the construction of two tower condominiums under construction in the bay area of ​​Chuo Ward, Tokyo, it was discovered that some of the samples lacked strength. This condominium was scheduled to go on sale from the end of this month, but the sale has been temporarily suspended so that the builder and others can take a closer look.

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Yamanashi Chuo Expressway Large truck collides with light passenger car, boy in critical condition

2024-04-04 12:06:00
On the morning of the 4th, a large truck rear-ended a light passenger car in a tunnel on the Chuo Expressway in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture.According to police, two people riding in the light passenger car were taken to the hospital, including a 1-year-old boy who was conscious. His condition is unknown and serious. Police arrested the driver of the large truck on the spot and are investigating the circumstances at the time.

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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan: Nearly 50 people unable to be contacted; rescue operations continue

2024-04-04 11:57:00
The earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd has so far killed nine people and injured more than 1,000. According to Taiwanese authorities, they are still unable to contact nearly 50 people, and the military has been dispatched to conduct aerial searches to confirm their safety.

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Jockey Toyo Take has hundreds of items stolen from his home in Kyoto, including cash and luxury watches.

2024-04-04 11:41:00
Last month, investigators revealed that horse racing jockey Yutaka Take had hundreds of items stolen from his home in Kyoto, including cash and luxury watches. Mr. Takeshi is also known as a watch collector, and police are currently investigating the details of the incident as a theft.

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Aeon voluntarily recalls private brand 2L drinking water, abnormal odor confirmed

2024-04-04 11:01:00
Major distribution company Aeon announced that it will voluntarily recall approximately 860,000 2-liter bottles of private brand drinking water. This is because it was confirmed that a strange odor was coming from the outside of the cap, and so far there have been no reports of any health hazards.

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Yamanashi Chuo Expressway Large truck collides with light passenger car, boy in critical condition

2024-04-04 10:37:00
On the morning of the 4th, a large truck rear-ended a light passenger car in a tunnel on the Chuo Expressway in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture.According to police, two people in the light passenger car were taken to the hospital, including a boy around 1 year old. He is said to be unconscious and in serious condition. Due to this accident, part of the Chuo Expressway has been closed to traffic.

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Keio Inokashira Line resumes operation

2024-04-04 06:11:00
Due to a faulty point at Eifukucho Station, the Keio Inokashira Line had been suspended from its first train on the up and down lines between Shibuya Station and Fujimigaoka Station, but service resumed on all lines just after 5:50 a.m.

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Graduate school in Yamanashi opens a graduate school to develop human resources specialized in dealing with abuse etc.

2024-04-04 05:29:00
An opening ceremony was held at the University of Yamanashi Prefectural University's graduate school to establish a new graduate school to train specialists in dealing with child abuse.

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

2024-04-04 05:25:00
Due to delays in night work at Eifukucho Station, the Keio Inokashira Line has suspended operations on the up and down lines between Shibuya Station and Fujimigaoka Station, starting from the first train. There is no prospect of resuming operations.

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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan leaves 9 dead, over 1,000 injured, rescue operations continue

2024-04-04 04:55:00
Taiwanese authorities announced that nine people had died and more than 1,000 had been injured by the evening of the 3rd due to the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd. In addition, there are more than 140 people stranded on the road due to falling rocks, and Taiwanese authorities are rushing to carry out rescue operations.

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