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All JR Tokaido Line, Yokosuka Line, Keihin Tohoku Line, and Saikyo Line resume operation.

2024-04-26 22:14:00
According to JR East, due to a fatal accident that occurred between Yokohama Station and Kawasaki Station on the Tokaido Line at around 7:44 p.m., all Tokaido Line lines between Tokyo and Atami, Yokosuka Line, Keihin Tohoku Line, and Saikyo Line will be closed. However, by 9:58 p.m., all operations had resumed.

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Two elderly men died in a river in the mountains of Ono, Fukui. They may have been lost while collecting wild vegetables.

2024-04-26 21:54:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, two elderly men were found lying unconscious in a river flowing in the mountains of Ono City, Fukui Prefecture. The two were later confirmed dead, and police are investigating the details of the incident, thinking they may have been lost.

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JAL captain makes a drunken noise at a US hotel, causing flight cancellation

2024-04-26 21:48:00
This month, a 49-year-old Japan Airlines captain got into a drunken nuisance at a hotel in the United States two days before he was scheduled to fly home, and Japan Airlines announced that the flight he was scheduled to fly was canceled.

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Nationally wanted suspect Keiie Kamichi, apparently dead a year after the incident

2024-04-26 21:08:00
19 years ago, in 2005, former organized crime group member Kei Ei Kamichi, who was wanted nationwide for murdering the assistant manager of a pub in Mitaka City, Tokyo, was found dead in Ishikawa Prefecture the year after the incident. I found out that

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30th anniversary of China Airlines crash: Memorial ceremony held near Nagoya Airport for 264 victims

2024-04-26 20:39:00
The 26th marks 30 years since a China Airlines plane crashed and burst into flames at Nagoya Airport, killing 264 people. At a memorial service held near the airport, bereaved families and others laid flowers and paid tribute to the victims.

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Fire at Tokyo Metropolitan Apartment in Shinjuku Ward: Woman in her 80s dies, 2 others injured

2024-04-26 20:38:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, a fire broke out on the 10th floor of a Toei apartment building in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, and the resident, a woman in her 80s, died, and two others were injured and taken to the hospital.

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Former Eugenics Protection Law lawsuit: Lawyers and others visit Supreme Court and request

2024-04-26 20:32:00
Lawyers speak before the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court opens in May in a case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons are seeking compensation from the state under the old Eugenics Protection Act. and support groups have asked the Supreme Court for a ruling that would lead to restitution.

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Elementary and junior high school students in Miyagi Prefecture suffer from diarrhea and abdominal pain after drinking milk from school lunch

2024-04-26 20:30:00
On the 25th, a number of children and students in Miyagi Prefecture complained of poor physical health such as diarrhea and abdominal pain after drinking milk served during school lunches at elementary and junior high schools. NHK interviewed local governments and found that at least 590 people in the prefecture complained of symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. I am. The company that produced the milk has stopped supplying it to schools and is investigating the cause.

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Fukui hot spring inn busy with preparations for first long holiday after Shinkansen opening

2024-04-26 20:29:00
As the number of tourists visiting Fukui Prefecture from the Tokyo metropolitan area is expected to increase for the first long holiday since the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Tsuruga, Awara Onsen inns are busy preparing to receive guests. Ta.

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Tokaido Line Tokyo - Atami, Yokosuka Line and Keihin Tohoku Line all lines suspended

2024-04-26 20:18:00
According to JR East, due to a fatal accident that occurred between Yokohama Station and Kawasaki Station on the Tokaido Line at around 7:44 p.m., operations on the Tokaido Line between Tokyo and Atami, as well as the Yokosuka Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line, have been suspended. I am.

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Re-investigation recommended to Osaka mayor over suspicion of large amount of unnecessary spending on whale processing costs

2024-04-26 19:40:00
A citizen group filed a request for an audit by a citizen's group, alleging that the contract the city had concluded with a shipping company was illegal when the city disposed of a whale that died in Osaka Bay in January last year at a cost of approximately 80 million yen. Regarding this, the city's audit committee pointed out that a large amount of unnecessary expenditure was suspected, and recommended that Mayor Yokoyama conduct a detailed re-investigation.

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High charges charged at Kabukicho host club ``Malicious cases continue''

2024-04-26 19:37:00
In Shinjuku Kabukicho and other areas, there have been a number of cases in which female customers using host clubs have been charged high fees, and Shinjuku Ward and support organizations have announced that host clubs are implementing self-regulation. However, he reiterated the need for countermeasures, noting that there is no end to malicious cases.

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Elementary and junior high school students in Miyagi Prefecture suffer from diarrhea and abdominal pain after drinking milk from school lunch

2024-04-26 19:33:00
On the 25th, a number of children and students in Miyagi Prefecture complained of poor physical health such as diarrhea and abdominal pain after drinking milk served during school lunches at elementary and junior high schools. NHK interviewed local governments and found that at least 590 people in the prefecture complained of symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. I am. The company that produced the milk has stopped supplying it to schools and is investigating the cause.

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Child Abuse Due to Religious Beliefs: Children and Families Agency Conducts First Fact-finding Survey

2024-04-26 19:30:00
The Children and Family Affairs Agency conducted its first investigation into child abuse based on parents' religious beliefs, such as parents forcing children to engage in religious activities. As a result, it was found that there were 47 cases nationwide that child guidance centers judged to be abuse in the year and a half up to September last year. Additionally, medical institutions have reported cases of people refusing blood transfusions, and in some cases, patients have died.

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Supreme Court ``does not interfere with suspect's rights'' in criminal proceedings to keep sex crime victims a secret

2024-04-26 19:09:00
Regarding the revised Criminal Procedure Law, which allows suspects and defendants to proceed with criminal proceedings without disclosing the victim's name in order to protect victims of sex crimes, the Supreme Court ruled that ``the suspect must have a lawyer.'' This is the first judgment that it does not interfere with the right to request.

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Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo: First trial of government bid rigging case; former manager admits charges

2024-04-26 18:55:00
Tokyo The first trial of a former manager at Chiyoda Ward Office, who is accused of violating the Government Collusion Prevention Act for leaking information such as the minimum price to contractors regarding bidding for construction ordered by Chiyoda Ward, will begin at the Tokyo District Court. He admitted the charges against him.

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High charges charged at Kabukicho host club ``Malicious cases continue''

2024-04-26 18:46:00
In Shinjuku Kabukicho and other areas, there have been a number of cases in which female customers using host clubs have been charged high fees, and Shinjuku Ward and support organizations have announced that host clubs are implementing self-regulation. However, he reiterated the need for countermeasures, noting that there is no end to malicious cases.

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Elementary and junior high school students in Miyagi Prefecture suffer from diarrhea and abdominal pain after drinking milk from school lunch

2024-04-26 18:43:00
On the 25th, a number of children and students complained of poor health such as diarrhea and abdominal pain after drinking milk served during school lunches at elementary and junior high schools in Miyagi Prefecture. According to NHK's local government interview, at least 590 people in the prefecture have complained of poor health, including diarrhea and abdominal pain. I am. The company that produced the milk has stopped supplying it to schools and is investigating the cause.

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Recovered amount of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice products is 8% of sales volume Osaka City Task Force

2024-04-26 18:38:00
In response to a problem in which people who took supplements containing red yeast rice from Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceutical developed kidney disease, the city of Osaka held a task force meeting on the 26th and issued orders to the company. It was revealed that the amount of products recalled was only 8% of the sales volume.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "red yeast rice" issue to be verified by external expert committee

2024-04-26 18:26:00
Regarding the issue of people developing kidney disease after taking Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red yeast rice ingredients, the company will examine the series of responses it took from receiving reports of suspected health hazards to public disclosure. announced the establishment of an external expert committee.

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Fire at Toei Apartment in Shinjuku, Tokyo; 3 people transported, 1 unconscious

2024-04-26 18:24:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, a fire broke out on the 10th floor of a Toei apartment building in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, and the resident, a woman in her 80s, was unconscious and in serious condition, and two other people were injured and transported to the hospital. .

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Elementary and junior high school students in Miyagi Prefecture suffer from vomiting and abdominal pain after drinking milk from school lunch

2024-04-26 18:12:00
At 51 elementary and junior high schools in at least eight cities and towns in Miyagi Prefecture, children and students complained of symptoms such as vomiting and abdominal pain, as well as an unpleasant taste after drinking milk served during school lunches on the 25th. I found out that they are happening one after another. At least 500 children and students have complained of feeling unwell, and the manufacturer that produced the milk has stopped supplying it to schools and is investigating the cause.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant stops releasing treated water due to cable damage caused by excavation TEPCO

2024-04-26 18:08:00
On the 24th, one of the power supply systems that supplies electricity to equipment at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant stopped working, and the discharge of treated water into the sea was stopped. It was revealed that the cause was that the structure of the site was not sufficiently understood, and the underground cables were accidentally damaged by digging too deep.

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Former president of “marijuana gummy” manufacturing company arrested, suspected of storing products containing designated drugs

2024-04-26 18:07:00
Regarding the issue of people complaining of poor health after eating gummy bears with ingredients similar to cannabis, the Narcotics Control Department of the Kinki Bureau of Health and Welfare has confirmed that the Osaka company that manufactured the gummy bears the designated drug ``HHC'' = hexane. Two people, including the company's former president, were arrested on suspicion of violating the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act for storing approximately 7.7 kilograms of products containing hydrocannabinol in a warehouse in Kanagawa Prefecture.

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Tochigi body abandoned - two ``executors'' came into contact immediately after a couple visited a vacant house in Tokyo

2024-04-26 18:06:00
Immediately after the couple visited a vacant house in Tokyo where blood stains were found in the case where the bodies of a couple were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, it is suspected that two acquaintances of the suspect, who are believed to be the ``actors'', also entered the house and came into contact with them. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department and other authorities are investigating the details of the attack, suspecting that the attack was planned and mediated by the suspect.

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30th anniversary of China Airlines crash: Memorial ceremony held near Nagoya Airport for 264 victims

2024-04-26 18:05:00
The 26th marks 30 years since a China Airlines plane crashed and burst into flames at Nagoya Airport, killing 264 people. At a memorial service held near the airport, bereaved families and others laid flowers and paid tribute to the victims.

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Okinawa Prefecture loses lawsuit over coral transplantation related to base relocation construction, Supreme Court

2024-04-26 18:04:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa Prefecture, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issued an order to the prefecture to allow the transplantation of coral, and in a court case the prefecture sought to cancel the order on the grounds that it was illegal state involvement. The court issued a decision to dismiss the appeal by the 26th, confirming the prefecture's defeat.

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Job openings for one-off part-time jobs ``spot work'' increase sharply during long holidays

2024-04-26 17:57:00
With the long holidays starting April 27th, many people are expected to go out for leisure and sightseeing, but restaurants are facing a serious shortage of staff during the opening hours, and many people are forced to do one-off work called "spot work" during the holidays. Part-time job openings are rapidly increasing. A company that provides brokerage services said, ``As it is difficult to find the ideal workforce, we are expecting about twice as many job openings compared to the same period last year.''

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Princess Noriko of Prince Akishino talks with students providing study support at Kanazawa University

2024-04-26 17:52:00
Princess Noriko of Akishino visited Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and met with students and others who have been working to support the learning of evacuated children.

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"Hokkaido Atomic Bomb Survivors Association" to disband next spring as members age, making it difficult to continue activities

2024-04-26 17:51:00
The Hokkaido Atomic Bomb Survivors Association, an organization made up of atomic bomb survivors living in Hokkaido, has decided to disband next spring, 80 years after the end of the war, as it is becoming difficult to continue its activities due to the aging of its members.

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“Store vandalism” damage increases in Kanagawa Prefecture “Be careful during long holidays”

2024-04-26 17:23:00
Police interviews have revealed that in Kanagawa Prefecture, the number of store robbers who break into stores outside of business hours and steal cash and merchandise is increasing. Police are warning people to be careful as cash and product inventories will be higher than usual during the long holidays.

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Child Abuse Due to Religious Beliefs: Children and Families Agency Conducts First Fact-finding Survey

2024-04-26 17:22:00
The Children and Family Affairs Agency conducted its first investigation into child abuse based on parents' religious beliefs, such as parents forcing children to engage in religious activities. As a result, it was found that there were 47 cases nationwide that child guidance centers judged to be abuse in the year and a half up to September last year. Additionally, medical institutions have reported cases of people refusing blood transfusions, and in some cases, patients have died.

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Their Majesties attend the "Green Academic Award" award ceremony

2024-04-26 17:17:00
Ahead of Greenery Day on May 4th, the award ceremony for the Greenery Academic Award, which is given to people who have made achievements in research on plants and nature conservation, was held with the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress. I did.

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Consumer Affairs Agency orders S.T. to take measures, rejects grounds for ``pollen scent guard''

2024-04-26 16:52:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency found reasonable grounds against S.T., a major daily necessities manufacturer, which was selling anti-hay fever products with claims such as "protecting pollen with fragrance" by simply placing them in the bedroom or spraying them on. We found that this was unacceptable and issued an order to take measures to prevent recurrence based on the Act on Unjustifiable Representations.

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Fire at Toei Apartment in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo: ``2 people unable to escape'' reported

2024-04-26 16:46:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, there is information that a fire broke out on the 10th floor of a Toei apartment building in Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo just before 4pm today, and two people were unable to escape.

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“Store vandalism” damage increases in Kanagawa Prefecture “Be careful during long holidays”

2024-04-26 16:45:00
Police interviews have revealed that in Kanagawa Prefecture, the number of store robbers who break into stores outside of business hours and steal cash and merchandise is increasing. Police are warning people to be careful as cash and product inventories will be higher than usual during the long holidays.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice issue resulted in a total of 262 people being hospitalized (as of the 25th) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2024-04-26 16:35:00
As of the 25th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has reported that a total of 262 people were hospitalized as of the 25th due to an issue in which people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red yeast rice developed kidney diseases. It has been announced that it has been revealed.

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Ishikawa Expecting many volunteers during long holidays “Don’t hesitate to ask”

2024-04-26 16:10:00
Many volunteers are expected to visit the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake during the long holiday period starting on the 27th, and Ishikawa Prefecture is appealing to disaster victims to feel free to request work. Volunteers are reminded to take frequent breaks and drink water, and to take care of their physical condition.

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Ishikawa Shiga Town Sushi restaurant damaged by earthquake reopens for the first time in about 4 months

2024-04-26 16:09:00
A sushi restaurant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been closed due to damage caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, reopened on the 26th for the first time in about four months.

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Ishikawa Wajima Flyer calling for volunteers before moving into temporary housing

2024-04-26 16:05:00
Before residents move in from the 27th at temporary housing in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the local social welfare council placed flyers in the rooms inviting volunteers to use the housing.

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Tochigi corpse abandonment case: Statement of “remuneration after the incident” was not received or confirmed

2024-04-26 15:51:00
The suspect who was arrested in the case where the bodies of a married couple were found with their entire bodies burnt in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, stated that he had received more than 10 million yen as a reward after the incident. However, interviews with investigators revealed that there was no evidence that a large amount of cash had been received. The Metropolitan Police Department is working to corroborate the incident and is investigating the possibility that a "director" may have led the incident by promising a reward.

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Elementary and junior high school students in Miyagi Prefecture suffer from vomiting and abdominal pain after drinking milk from school lunch

2024-04-26 15:20:00
At 51 elementary and junior high schools in at least eight cities and towns in Miyagi Prefecture, children and students complained of symptoms such as vomiting and abdominal pain, as well as an unpleasant taste after drinking milk served during school lunches on the 25th. I found out that they are happening one after another. At least 500 children and students have complained of feeling unwell, and the manufacturer that produced the milk has stopped supplying it to schools and is investigating the cause.

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Child Abuse Due to Religious Beliefs: Children and Families Agency Conducts First Fact-finding Survey

2024-04-26 14:50:00
The Children and Family Affairs Agency conducted its first investigation into child abuse based on parents' religious beliefs, such as parents forcing children to engage in religious activities. As a result, it was found that there were 47 cases nationwide that child guidance centers judged to be abuse in the year and a half up to September last year. Additionally, medical institutions have reported cases of people refusing blood transfusions, and in some cases, patients have died.

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Off the coast of Okinawa's Senkaku Islands, two Chinese Coast Guard vessels leave territorial waters

2024-04-26 14:13:00
Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels that entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on the morning of the 26th left the territorial waters by around 11:30 a.m. The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to warn and monitor the vessel to prevent it from entering territorial waters again.

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Kumamoto Otsu High School Soccer Club Bullying Problem Two senior students at the time were sent to prosecutors

2024-04-26 14:03:00
Investigations have revealed that two upperclassmen at the time were referred to prosecutors on suspicion of coercion for forcing a lower-class male member to kneel on the ground naked in the soccer club of Kumamoto Prefectural Otsu High School, a school known for its powerhouse team. I found this out through interviews with people.

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Ishikawa Wajima High School Boys' Volleyball Club Transferred members also participate in the prefectural tournament and high school general tournament

2024-04-26 14:02:00
Due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, half of the boys' volleyball club members at Wajima High School in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, were forced to transfer, but due to special measures taken by the Ishikawa Prefectural High School Athletic Federation, only all high schools in the prefecture were able to transfer. The other members will also be able to participate together and are practicing hard for the tournament.

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Ishikawa Hakui Set up base to distribute supplies free of charge to disaster victims

2024-04-26 13:47:00
A new base has been set up in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture to distribute supplies donated from all over the country for free to support those affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and many victims are visiting.

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Elementary and junior high school students in Miyagi Prefecture suffer from vomiting and abdominal pain after drinking milk from school lunch

2024-04-26 13:24:00
On the 25th, it was discovered that a number of children and students were complaining of symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and an unpleasant taste after drinking milk served during school lunches at elementary and junior high schools in Miyagi Prefecture. According to NHK's investigation, similar complaints have been received from at least 47 elementary and junior high schools in seven cities and towns within the prefecture, and the manufacturer of the milk has stopped supplying the milk to the schools and is investigating the cause. I am.

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Ibaraki gang leader arrested for suspected murder while wanted for attempted murder

2024-04-26 13:20:00
A gang leader who was arrested and indicted in February this year after being wanted for his involvement in an attempted murder that occurred in Nagano Prefecture four years ago in 2020 shot another gang leader in Mito City while he was wanted. Interviews with investigators revealed that he is suspected of having shot and killed her. Ibaraki Prefectural Police plan to arrest him on suspicion of murder soon.

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Child Abuse Due to Religious Beliefs: Children and Families Agency Conducts First Fact-finding Survey

2024-04-26 13:05:00
The Children and Family Affairs Agency conducted its first investigation into the actual situation of child abuse based on the religious beliefs of parents, such as parents forcing children to engage in religious activities. As a result, it was found that there were 47 cases nationwide that child guidance centers judged to be abuse in the year and a half up to September last year. In interviews and written surveys of so-called "second-generation religious people," we received comments such as "I didn't know who to turn to for advice," and creating an environment where children can seek help has become an issue. .

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Saga Genkai Town Council formally adopts a petition for literature research on nuclear waste disposal site

2024-04-26 13:04:00
Regarding the selection of a disposal site for the so-called "nuclear waste" produced by nuclear power generation, the Genkai Town Council in Saga Prefecture formally adopted a petition at a plenary meeting held on the 26th, requesting acceptance of the first step, a "documentary survey." In response to this, Mayor Wakiyama of Genkai Town expressed his intention to make his stance clear on whether or not he would accept the investigation within the next month.

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Ishikawa Suzu Social Welfare Council Day Service Center opens

2024-04-26 12:54:00
The Social Welfare Council of Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which continues to be affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, has opened a new day service center to respond to the increasing care needs of elderly people living in temporary housing.

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Former Prime Minister Abe shooting case: Third pre-trial proceedings, defendant Yamagami also present

2024-04-26 12:36:00
Ahead of the trial of Tetsuya Yamagami, who was charged with murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe in Nara City in July 2022, the third ``pretrial proceedings'' will be held to narrow down the evidence and issues at issue. ” was held on the 26th. The defendant himself was present, but his defense team said he did not speak.

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Elementary and junior high school students in Sendai experience vomiting and abdominal pain after drinking milk from school lunch

2024-04-26 12:32:00
According to the Sendai City Board of Education, multiple children and students who drank milk served during lunch on the 25th at elementary and junior high schools in the city complained of vomiting, abdominal pain, and an unpleasant taste. Ta.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red Yeast" issue: Osaka Bar Association conducts telephone consultation to understand actual damage situation

2024-04-26 12:31:00
In response to the issue of people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red yeast rice developing kidney disease, the Osaka Bar Association conducted telephone consultations on the 26th and 27th in order to understand the actual state of health damage. going.

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The Metropolitan Police Department distributes crime prevention stickers as complaints about renovation scams increase

2024-04-26 12:12:00
Amid a sharp increase in the number of complaints about ``renovation scams,'' in which people are offered free roof inspections and scammed money for unnecessary repair work, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has created and begun distributing new crime prevention stickers to prevent scammers from selling their homes.

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IHI power plant data falsification ``takes seriously and will respond strictly'', Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

2024-04-26 12:04:00
Regarding the issue of engine manufacturer IHI Power Co., Ltd. falsifying data on the fuel efficiency of marine engines, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 26th, ``It is extremely regrettable and we are taking it seriously. I would like to promptly conduct the necessary investigation and take strict action."

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Child Abuse Due to Religious Beliefs: Children and Families Agency Conducts First Fact-finding Survey

2024-04-26 12:01:00
The Children and Family Affairs Agency conducted its first investigation into the actual situation of child abuse based on the religious beliefs of parents, such as parents forcing children to engage in religious activities. As a result, it was found that there were 47 cases nationwide that child guidance centers judged to be abuse in the year and a half up to September last year. In interviews and written surveys of so-called "second-generation religious people," we received comments such as "I didn't know who to turn to for advice," and creating an environment where children can seek help has become an issue. .

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Temperatures are rising mainly in northern and eastern Japan; be careful of heatstroke even on summer days

2024-04-26 11:47:00
In some places, mainly in northern and eastern Japan, it is sunny and the temperature rises in the morning, making it a summer day. The temperature will rise even further in the afternoon, especially in northern Japan, where summer heat is expected, and at this time of year you need to be careful about heat stroke as your body is not yet used to the heat.

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Saga Genkai Town Council formally adopts a petition for literature research on nuclear waste disposal site

2024-04-26 11:30:00
Regarding the selection of a disposal site for the so-called "nuclear waste" produced by nuclear power generation, the Genkai Town Council in Saga Prefecture officially adopted a petition at a plenary meeting held on the 26th, requesting acceptance of the first step, a "documentary survey."

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Tochigi corpse abandonment case: Statement of “remuneration after the incident” was not received or confirmed

2024-04-26 11:24:00
The suspect arrested in the case where the bodies of a married couple were found with their entire bodies burnt in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, has stated that he received the reward after the incident, but so far he has not given away a large amount of cash. Interviews with investigators revealed that there was no evidence that the package had been received. The Metropolitan Police Department is working to corroborate the incident and is investigating the possibility that a "director" may have led the incident by promising a reward.

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Danger of getting lost in the mountains around you. Don't go on your own path!

2024-04-26 11:09:00
With the mountain climbing season in full swing, many people are planning to climb a nearby mountain that they can enjoy on a day trip during the long weekend. Mt. Kongo, which straddles Osaka and Nara prefectures, is one of these familiar mountains. However, the number of people getting lost in the mountains is increasing, and there are cases where the fire department and police are called to help. Experts point out that the risk of getting lost is higher because it is a familiar mountain where many people gather. (NHK Mountain Team Cameraman Osaka Broadcasting Station Takewa Ryo/Takagaya)

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Did disciplinary action against five senior Self-Defense Forces personnel be passed on to members who do not qualify as ``designated secrets''?

2024-04-26 11:05:00
The Ministry of Defense has imposed disciplinary measures, including suspension, on five senior Self-Defense Forces personnel for conveying ``specially classified'' information that requires a high level of security as it relates to national security to personnel who are not qualified to handle it. .

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Work to put nuclear fuel into reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant Unit 7 completed TEPCO

2024-04-26 10:21:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that the work to put nuclear fuel into the reactor at Unit 7 of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture was completed in the early hours of the 26th.

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Did disciplinary action against five senior Self-Defense Forces personnel be passed on to members who do not qualify as ``designated secrets''?

2024-04-26 10:11:00
The Ministry of Defense has imposed disciplinary measures, including suspension, on five senior Self-Defense Forces personnel for conveying ``specially classified'' information that requires a high level of security as it relates to national security to personnel who are not qualified to handle it. .

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Princess Kako to make official visit to Greece 125 years since diplomatic relations were established

2024-04-26 09:45:00
It has been officially decided that Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince Akishino and his wife, will make an eight-day official visit to Greece from May 25th, marking the 125th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan.

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Tokyo Metro Ginza Line resumes operation on all lines

2024-04-26 08:19:00
The Tokyo Metro Ginza Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Asakusa and Mitsukoshimae stations due to a security system failure at Ueno Station, but operations resumed at around 8:07 a.m.

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Two company presidents arrested for illegally selling crypto asset called "8Coin"

2024-04-26 07:31:00
Two people, including the president of a company in Chiba Prefecture, were arrested for selling a crypto asset called ``8Coin'' without registration. Hokkaido Police are investigating the suspects as having illegally sold at least several hundred million yen worth of crypto assets to customers across the country.

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Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels intrude into territorial waters off the coast of Okinawa's Senkaku Islands for the second consecutive day

2024-04-26 07:02:00
Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture at around 3 a.m. on the 26th. Japanese ships are sailing in territorial waters, and the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters is ensuring their safety and warning them to leave the waters immediately.

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Strengthening support for “hikikomori” and creating handbook for local government officials

2024-04-26 06:55:00
In an effort to strengthen support for the estimated 1.4 million hikikomori people nationwide, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to create a new handbook for local government officials and others that summarizes support points. .

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Three 18-year-old men die after light passenger car falls into rice field in Anan City, Tokushima

2024-04-26 06:16:00
On the night of the 25th, a light passenger car carrying four 18-year-old men crashed through a guardrail on a prefectural road in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, and fell into a rice field, killing three of them. Police are investigating the circumstances at the time.

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Amendment bill for “crime victim benefits” also points out issues with evaluation of bereaved family groups

2024-04-26 05:41:00
A revision bill was finalized on the 25th that would significantly raise the minimum amount of government benefits paid to the families of crime victims, and groups of victims' families who had been calling for enhanced financial compensation were highly praised. However, it is pointed out that there are still issues, such as not including people who have been victims of crime in the past.

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“SMILE-UP.” writes a protest to the BBC for “use of statements that differ from the purpose”

2024-04-26 04:41:00
"SMILE-UP.", which changed its name from Johnny's Jimusho, was interviewed by president Noriyuki Higashiyama in a program aired last month by British public broadcaster BBC about the issue of sexual assault by its founder, which differed from the purpose of the statement. It has been revealed that they have sent a letter to the BBC complaining that it was used, and requesting corrections and an apology.

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Mie Yokkaichi Two men die after falling while cleaning at a power plant

2024-04-26 01:30:00
On the evening of the 25th, two men who were cleaning the boiler facility at a Cosmo Oil power plant in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, fell from a scaffold approximately 20 meters high and died.

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Two people believed to be responsible for the Nasu town body abandonment incident are being identified

2024-04-26 01:06:00
The suspect arrested in the case in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, in which the bodies of a married couple were found with their entire bodies burnt, said of the two people believed to be the perpetrators, ``I tried to contact them before turning myself in, but I couldn't make contact.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he had made such statements. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently conducting a detailed investigation into the relationship between the two suspects and their whereabouts, as well as identifying the two.

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Estimated implementation date for teacher employment exams: “Standard day” to be moved forward to May next year

2024-04-26 00:05:00
With the hiring ratio for public school teachers at an all-time low, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has decided to set the ``standard day'' for conducting teacher employment exams in June of this fiscal year earlier than the start of interviews for private companies. From the 16th, we have decided to move forward by more than a month to May 11th next year.

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"H3" rocket No. 3 to be launched on June 30th JAXA

2024-04-26 00:01:00
Regarding Japan's new flagship rocket "H3", which was successfully launched for the first time in February this year, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is planning to launch the next third vehicle on June 30th, officials said. I found this out through an interview with.

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