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Japan Post Bank Delay in payment from other financial institutions resolved after 10 p.m.

2024-04-23 23:11:00
A system failure occurred at Japan Post Bank on the morning of the 23rd, causing delays in deposits from other financial institutions, but the company was able to resolve the delay and complete all deposits at around 10 p.m., just over 13 hours later. announced.

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Japan Post Bank: Delayed payments from other financial institutions to be resolved by 10pm

2024-04-23 21:41:00
Japan Post Bank has experienced a system failure since the morning of the 23rd, causing delays in deposits from other financial institutions, but the company has announced that it expects the delay to be resolved and all deposits to be completed by 10 p.m. Did.

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NTT fixed-line telephone service trial calculation “Decrease in deficit by combining mobile phone lines”

2024-04-23 21:25:00
NTT has compiled a calculation that suggests that by using mobile phone lines in conjunction with the nationwide uniform fixed-line telephone service that NTT is required to provide, it will be possible to significantly reduce future business deficits.

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Panasonic recalls over 140,000 electric bicycle battery packs

2024-04-23 21:14:00
A subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings has filed a recall for battery packs for electrically assisted bicycles due to the risk of fire. The company plans to replace the approximately 140,000 affected units free of charge.

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"Volcano Research Promotion Headquarters" committee in charge of evaluating volcanic activity meets for the first time

2024-04-23 21:13:00
The Volcano Research Promotion Headquarters, which was established this month, held its first meeting to assess volcanic activity. If something were to happen, an extraordinary meeting would be held to discuss future prospects.

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Aichi Togo Town Mayor Harassment Issue: Third Party Committee Holds Press Conference: ``Highly Malicious''

2024-04-23 21:08:00
A third-party committee set up by the town held a press conference on the 23rd regarding the issue of Mayor Kenji Imata of Togo Town, Aichi Prefecture, committing multiple acts of harassment against town employees. "It is highly malicious in the sense that it was difficult to raise the issue," and expressed the view that it is necessary to consider establishing an external consultation desk.

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Japan Post Bank Delay in deposits from other financial institutions affected approximately 1.18 million cases

2024-04-23 20:59:00
A system failure has occurred at Japan Post Bank since the 23rd, causing delays in deposits from other financial institutions. Approximately 1,182,000 deposits were affected as of 7 p.m.

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Former school principal apologizes to bereaved family in first trial of 3-year-old girl left behind on school bus

2024-04-23 20:41:00
In September of last year, a 3-year-old girl was left behind on a school bus at a certified nursery school in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and died of severe heatstroke. At the time, she was charged with professional negligence resulting in death. At the first trial held on the 23rd, the principal and the former homeroom teacher of the school both admitted to the charges against them, and the former principal apologized to the bereaved family.

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Two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, possibly colliding before submarine detection

2024-04-23 20:31:00
On the 20th of this month, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crashed during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands. An interview with a Ministry of Defense official revealed that this appears to be the case. There is a possibility that the two aircraft collided before they began detecting the submarine, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is carefully investigating the situation at the time.

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Spring garden party - Princess Aiko attends for the first time; Kinya Kitaoji and others are invited

2024-04-23 19:40:00
A spring garden party was held, and approximately 1,400 guests, including actor Kinya Kitaoji, spent a peaceful time with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress and other members of the imperial family.

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Defendant on bail arrested on suspicion of failing to appear in court

2024-04-23 19:30:00
A defendant who had been released on bail after being charged with theft was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of violating the Criminal Procedure Act after failing to appear in court. It is said that there was a note left on his smartphone that said, ``I will borrow money and run abroad,'' and he is keeping silent about the investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.

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Two years after Shiretoko sightseeing boat sinking, prayers are held for the victims at memorial service, search for missing persons

2024-04-23 19:01:00
The 23rd marks two years since a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, killing 20 people and leaving six missing. In the local town of Shari, a memorial service was held with the families of the passengers in attendance and prayers were offered for the victims.

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Ishikawa Wajima "Morning market street" reconstruction - young shopping district managers hold first review meeting

2024-04-23 18:43:00
The first study meeting was held to discuss the reconstruction of Asaichi Dori in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered extensive damage from the fires associated with the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, with young shopping street managers and others exchanging opinions.

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Japan Post Bank Delay in deposits from other financial institutions affected approximately 1.17 million cases

2024-04-23 18:37:00
A system failure has occurred at Japan Post Bank since the morning of the 23rd, causing delays in deposits from other financial institutions. As of 5 p.m., approximately 1.17 million deposits have been affected.

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Two MSDF helicopter crashes, names of all crew members released

2024-04-23 18:21:00
On the 20th of this month, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crashed during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, and the Maritime Self-Defense Force has released the names of all six crew members, except for the two pilots whose names have been released so far. Did.

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[Video] A 62-year-old man is seriously injured after falling cherry tree on Sanneizaka, Kyoto

2024-04-23 18:05:00
Just before noon on the 23rd, a cherry tree along the street at Sanneizaka, commonly known as Sanneizaka, near Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, fell, and a 62-year-old male high school teacher from Mie Prefecture, who was leading a field trip, was crushed under it. The teacher suffered serious injuries, including breaking his collarbone and hip bones, and police are investigating the cause of the tree's fall.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Ishikawa Prefecture no longer announces "persons whose whereabouts are unknown"

2024-04-23 18:00:00
Ishikawa Prefecture ended the announcement of "persons whose whereabouts are unknown" after the Noto Peninsula earthquake on the 23rd, as there were no longer any eligible persons due to family members withdrawing the information. The number of people who have not yet been contacted has been announced as ``missing persons,'' and as of the 23rd, there are three people in Wajima City.

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Two years after Shiretoko sightseeing boat sinking, memorial to victims, search for missing persons

2024-04-23 17:56:00
The 23rd marks two years since a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, killing 20 people and leaving six missing. In the local town of Shari, a memorial service was held with the families of the passengers in attendance and prayers were offered for the victims.

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“The person who lent me the car said that if I were to burn the body, no one would come” Suspect statement

2024-04-23 17:50:00
The suspect who was arrested in the case where the bodies of a man and a woman were found with their entire bodies burnt in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, said, ``The people who lent the car said, ``If we're going to burn the bodies, it would be best if no one could come.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he made statements such as " The Metropolitan Police Department is conducting an investigation to identify these individuals.

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First trial of former principal and former homeroom teacher in case of death of 3-year-old child left behind on school bus

2024-04-23 17:47:00
In September of last year, a 3-year-old girl was left behind on a school bus at a certified nursery school in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and died of severe heatstroke. At the time, she was charged with professional negligence resulting in death. At the first trial held on the 23rd, the principal and the former homeroom teacher of the school both admitted to the charges against them, and the former principal apologized to the bereaved family.

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“Dogs not allowed” Nearly half of guide dog users have had their dogs refused

2024-04-23 17:31:00
"I was refused entry to restaurants and other places." It was found that nearly half of guide dog users had similar experiences. Against this backdrop, a training session was held in Tokyo on the 23rd to increase understanding of the need to bring guide dogs.

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Two MSDF helicopter crashes, names of all crew members released

2024-04-23 17:22:00
On the 20th of this month, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crashed during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, and the Maritime Self-Defense Force has released the names of all six crew members, except for the two pilots whose names have been released so far. Did.

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Temperatures expected to be high nationwide from May to July, Japan Meteorological Agency 3-month forecast

2024-04-23 17:01:00
Temperatures are expected to be higher than normal across the country from May to July. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for early measures to prevent heat stroke, stating that temperatures may rise at a time when the body is not used to the heat.

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Health Insurance Society Expected deficit of 657.8 billion yen for this fiscal year

2024-04-23 16:54:00
The health insurance union, which employees of large companies subscribe to, is expected to have a deficit of 657.8 billion yen this fiscal year, due to an increase in contributions to cover medical expenses for the elderly.

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Supporting the recovery of Wajima lacquerware and exchanging opinions on commercializing it as "Oku-Home" tableware

2024-04-23 16:52:00
In an effort to support the recovery of Wajima lacquerware, which was severely damaged in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a major children's products manufacturer and a lacquerware store manager have launched a commercial product as ``first meal'' tableware at a long-established lacquerware store in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. We exchanged opinions on what to do.

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First trial of former principal and former homeroom teacher in case of death of 3-year-old child left behind on school bus

2024-04-23 16:52:00
In September of last year, a 3-year-old girl was left behind on a school bus at a certified nursery school in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and died of severe heatstroke. At the time, she was charged with professional negligence resulting in death. At the first trial held on the 23rd, the principal and the former homeroom teacher of the school both admitted to the charges against them, and the former principal apologized to the bereaved family.

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Japan Post Bank: Delay in deposits from other financial institutions affects approximately 1.15 million cases

2024-04-23 16:45:00
Japan Post Bank has experienced a system failure since the morning of the 23rd, causing delays in deposits from other financial institutions. As of 3 p.m., approximately 1.15 million deposits have been affected.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical "Red yeast rice" issue: 249 people hospitalized (as of the 22nd) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2024-04-23 16:16:00
As of the 22nd, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that a total of 249 people have been hospitalized as of the 22nd due to a problem in which people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red yeast rice developed kidney disease, according to a report from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. announced that it had become

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Two years after Shiretoko sightseeing boat sinking, memorial to victims, search for missing persons

2024-04-23 16:14:00
The 23rd marks two years since a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, killing 20 people and leaving six missing. In the local town of Shari, a memorial service was held with the families of the passengers in attendance and prayers were offered for the victims.

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Nagano Nakano A house completely burnt down. Two bodies found in the burnt ruins. Could it be the couple who lived in this house?

2024-04-23 16:04:00
On the night of the 22nd, a house was completely burnt down in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, and the bodies of two people were found in the burnt ruins. Police are currently investigating the possibility that they are a couple in their 70s who lived in the house and have not been able to contact them since the fire.

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Japan Post Bank Delay in deposits from other financial institutions affects approximately 1.1 million cases

2024-04-23 15:47:00
Japan Post Bank has been experiencing trouble with its internal systems since the morning of the 23rd, which is causing delays in deposits from other financial institutions.

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Spring garden party - Princess Aiko attends for the first time; Kinya Kitaoji and others are invited

2024-04-23 15:23:00
A spring garden party is being held, and invited guests such as actor Kinya Kitaoji are spending a peaceful time with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress and other members of the imperial family.

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Firefighter dies during training; responsible person punished after third-party committee reports Niigata Kashiwazaki

2024-04-23 15:13:00
In October last year, a firefighter in his 20s drowned and died while practicing diving at a beach in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, and a third-party committee reported that the fire department's safety management system was inadequate. I have compiled a book. In response to this, Kashiwazaki City took disciplinary action against two people, including the head of the fire department headquarters, including a pay cut.

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[Video] A man in his 60s is crushed under a cherry tree that falls on Sanneizaka in Kyoto

2024-04-23 15:01:00
Just before noon on the 23rd, a cherry tree along the street fell on Sanneizaka, commonly known as Sannenzaka, near Kiyomizu Temple in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, and a man in his 60s was crushed under it. The man was soon rescued and is conscious, so police are investigating the details of the situation.

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Suspect arrested on suspicion of stealing approximately 500,000 yen; first arrest by Special Fraud Coalition Investigation Team

2024-04-23 14:54:00
A 53-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly defrauding a woman in her 70s in Saitama Prefecture out of cash by making a false phone call claiming that she would receive a refund for medical expenses. This is the first case in which the Metropolitan Police Department's ``Special Fraud Coalition Investigation Team,'' which was established in April, has investigated at the request of police across the country and led to an arrest.

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Six gang leaders arrested for smuggling stimulants worth 940 million yen

2024-04-23 14:29:00
Six gang leaders were arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department, the Narcotics Control Department of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, and others for allegedly smuggling approximately 15 kilograms of stimulants, worth a street value of 940 million yen, hidden inside the parts under the guise of importing a small conveyor belt. He was arrested by the Joint Investigation Headquarters. We suspect that a Mexican drug cartel may be involved, and we are investigating the acquisition route.

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IAEA begins second investigation after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant releases treated water

2024-04-23 14:10:00
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is verifying the safety of the discharge of treated water from Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, began its second investigation since the start of the discharge on the 23rd.

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Japan Post Bank system trouble Delay in deposits from other financial institutions

2024-04-23 14:07:00
Japan Post Bank has been experiencing problems with its internal systems since the 23rd, which has resulted in delays in deposits from other financial institutions. Meanwhile, remittances from Japan Post Bank to other financial institutions can be carried out as usual. The company hastened restoration work and commented, ``We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers.''

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Kyoto Kameoka Memorial service held at the scene 12 years after 10 people were injured in an accident caused by a juvenile driving without a license

2024-04-23 14:06:00
The 23rd will mark 12 years since an unlicensed car crashed into a row of elementary school students in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, killing and injuring 10 people. A memorial service was held at the scene, attended by the bereaved family.

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Two years after Shiretoko sightseeing boat sinking, memorial to victims, search for missing persons

2024-04-23 13:51:00
The 23rd marks two years since a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, killing 20 people and leaving six missing. A memorial service will be held in the local town of Shari from 1:00 p.m., where prayers will be offered to the victims and those involved will renew their vow to prevent the accident from happening again.

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Boring survey begins for construction of intermediate storage facility in Kaminoseki Town, Yamaguchi

2024-04-23 13:31:00
In preparation for the construction of an interim storage facility to temporarily store spent nuclear fuel in Kaminoseki Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Chugoku Electric Power Co., Ltd. began an underground boring survey on the 23rd to confirm whether construction of the facility is geologically possible. I did.

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[Breaking News Video] A cherry tree falls on Sanneizaka in Kyoto, leaving one man trapped under it.

2024-04-23 13:29:00
Just before noon on the 23rd, a cherry tree fell down on Sannenzaka, commonly known as Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, and one man was crushed under it. The man was soon rescued and is conscious, so police are investigating the details of the situation.

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[Breaking News Video] A cherry tree falls on Sanneizaka in Kyoto, leaving one man trapped under it.

2024-04-23 13:16:00
Just before noon on the 23rd, a cherry tree fell down on Sannenzaka, commonly known as Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, and one man was crushed under it. The man was soon rescued and is conscious, so police are investigating the details of the situation.

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Two years after Shiretoko sightseeing boat sinking, memorial to victims, search for missing persons

2024-04-23 12:34:00
The 23rd marks two years since a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, killing 20 people and leaving six missing. A memorial service will be held in the local town of Shari from 1:00 p.m., where prayers will be offered to the victims and those involved will renew their vow to prevent the accident from happening again.

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Sagamihara couple murder case: Yokohama Family Court decides to send 16-year-old eldest son back to public prosecutor's office

2024-04-23 12:26:00
In February this year, the Yokohama Family Court ruled that the eldest son, a 16-year-old son who was arrested in connection with the murder of a couple in their 50s in an apartment in Sagamihara City, would be subject to criminal punishment in light of the impact it would have on society. The decision was made to send the matter back to the public prosecutor's office.

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“Noetsu Expressway” and “Noto Satoyama Kaido” will be open for two-way traffic by the end of July

2024-04-23 12:22:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that the Noetsu Expressway and Noto-Satoyama Kaido, which have been closed to traffic in some sections from the Noto Peninsula to Kanazawa City due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, will be closed to two-way traffic by the end of July this year. announced that it is expected to become possible.

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First trial of former principal and former homeroom teacher in case of death of 3-year-old child left behind on school bus

2024-04-23 12:13:00
In September of last year, a 3-year-old girl was left behind on a school bus at a certified nursery school in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and died of severe heatstroke. At the time, she was charged with professional negligence resulting in death. The first trial of the school principal and the former homeroom teacher was held at the Shizuoka District Court. The former director acknowledged the charges and apologized to his family.

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Two years after Shiretoko sightseeing boat sinking, memorial to victims, search for missing persons

2024-04-23 12:00:00
The 23rd marks two years since a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, killing 20 people and leaving six missing. A memorial service will be held in the local town of Shari from 1:00 p.m., where prayers will be offered to the victims and those involved will renew their vow to prevent the accident from happening again.

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Mie Matsusaka Junior high school boy unconscious after drowning in river dies

2024-04-23 11:57:00
On the evening of the 22nd, a first-year junior high school boy in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, drowned in a river and was found unconscious and in critical condition, but he was confirmed dead at the hospital he was transported to on the morning of the 23rd.

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Tochigi body abandonment incident: Suspect met up with multiple people the night before, did they borrow a car?

2024-04-23 11:56:00
Investigations have revealed that the suspect arrested in the incident in which the bodies of a man and a woman were found with their entire bodies burnt in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, is believed to have met up with multiple people at a convenience store in Tokyo the night before and lent them a car. This was discovered through interviews with the people involved. Blood stains were found in the car, and the DNA matched the DNA of a woman believed to be the man's wife, so the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident.

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Two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash; US military patrol aircraft participate in search operation Defense Minister Kihara

2024-04-23 11:37:00
Regarding the accident in which two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crashed during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, Minister of Defense Kihara announced that a U.S. military patrol aircraft would join the search efforts to rescue the seven missing people. He expressed his intention to do his best.

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Government decides to spend approximately 140 billion yen more to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-04-23 10:31:00
To support the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the government has decided to spend an additional 140 billion yen from the reserve funds in this year's budget. Prime Minister Kishida also stated that it was necessary to accelerate the demolition and removal of damaged houses using public funds, and instructed the government to strengthen its preparedness.

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Earthquake near Taiwan; slight change in tide level in Okinawa; no risk of damage

2024-04-23 10:15:00
At around 3:27 a.m. on the 23rd, there was an earthquake with its epicenter near Taiwan. Due to this earthquake, there may be slight changes in the tide level for several hours in the Okinawa main island region, Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions of Okinawa Prefecture, but there is no fear of damage. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was near Taiwan, the depth of the epicenter was very shallow, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 6.6. No shaking with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher was observed in Japan during this earthquake.

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Linear Chuo Shinkansen Nagano Prefecture Governor “clarifies opening date early”

2024-04-23 07:54:00
Governor Abe of Nagano Prefecture met with JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa regarding the ``Linear Chuo Shinkansen'', whose opening has been postponed, and requested him to clarify the opening date as soon as possible.

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Six gang leaders arrested for smuggling stimulants worth 940 million yen

2024-04-23 07:22:00
A joint investigation headquarters involving the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and the Narcotics Control Department of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has arrested a senior organized crime group for allegedly smuggling approximately 15 kilograms of stimulants worth 940 million yen at a final price hidden inside the parts under the guise of importing a small conveyor belt. Interviews with investigators revealed that six people were arrested. We suspect that a Mexican drug cartel may be involved, and we are investigating the acquisition route.

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Two years after Shiretoko sightseeing boat sinking, memorial service held in Shari town in the afternoon to pray for the victims

2024-04-23 06:02:00
The 23rd marks two years since a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, killing 20 people and leaving six missing. A memorial service is scheduled for the afternoon in the local town of Shari, where prayers will be offered to the victims and a vow will be renewed to prevent the accident from happening again.

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Earthquake near Taiwan; slight change in tide level in Okinawa; no risk of damage

2024-04-23 05:25:00
At around 3:27 a.m. on the 23rd, there was an earthquake with its epicenter near Taiwan. Due to this earthquake, there may be slight changes in the tide level for several hours in the Okinawa main island region, Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions of Okinawa Prefecture, but there is no fear of damage. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was near Taiwan, the depth of the epicenter was very shallow, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 6.6. No shaking with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher was observed in Japan during this earthquake.

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Tochigi body abandonment case suspect bought adhesive tape and gasoline before the incident

2024-04-23 05:01:00
In an incident in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, in which the bodies of a man and a woman were found with their entire bodies burnt, it was learned through interviews with investigators that the suspect arrested had purchased adhesive tape and gasoline before the incident. Ta. In response to the investigation, he made statements such as ``I bought it as instructed, but I did not go to Tochigi,'' so the Metropolitan Police Department and other authorities are working to identify other people involved and investigating the detailed circumstances.

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Nagano A house burns down in Nakano, 1 person killed, unable to contact resident couple

2024-04-23 04:19:00
On the night of the 22nd, a fire destroyed a house in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, and one person was found dead at the scene. According to the police, they have been unable to contact the two couples who lived in this house after the fire, so they are working to confirm the identity of the bodies and investigating the cause of the fire.

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Heavy rains cause floods and landslides in southern China, 4 dead, 10 missing Chinese media

2024-04-23 01:54:00
In southern China, heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides, and Chinese media have reported that four people have died and 10 others are missing.

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