Main news(2022/12/07)
``Surgery required to change gender'' to trial in grand court Possibility of new judgment
2022-12-07 22:30:00
All 15 judges voted in full on a motion contesting whether a statutory provision requiring a sterilization surgery to change the gender on the family register violated the constitution. decided to go to court. Three years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that this provision does not violate the Constitution, but there is a possibility that a new constitutional judgment will be presented.
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11 junior high school students injured in ``Which is the famous Yankee in Saitama?'' Arrested
2022-12-07 22:27:00
Two junior high school students in the prefecture got in trouble on SNS over "Which is the famous Yankee in Saitama?" In this incident, the police arrested 11 people, including junior high school students and gang members, on suspicion of injury.
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"Breast milk bank" to open in Toyoake, Aichi, third location in Japan, first outside of Tokyo
2022-12-07 22:24:00
It has been revealed that a hospital in Toyoake City, Aichi Prefecture will open the third facility in Japan for a "breast milk bank" that provides breast milk collected from donors to babies born with low birth weight next year. This is the first installation outside of Tokyo, and it is expected that dispersing the facilities will reduce the risk of disasters.
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World Cup Japan National Team Coach Moriyasu and others return to Japan [updated as needed]
2022-12-07 21:53:00
After defeating powerhouses Germany and Spain to advance to the finals of the World Cup Qatar soccer tournament, the Japanese national team returned to Japan after finishing the tournament in the last 16. It was a wonderful experience. I was able to experience the joy of Doha from the tragedy of Doha." (*Details of the press conference are provided in the second half of the article.)
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry starts reviewing application for price increase for "regulatory rate" from five major electric power companies
2022-12-07 21:48:00
Five major power companies, including Tohoku Electric Power and Chugoku Electric Power Co., have applied to the government to raise their electricity rates, known as regulated rates. While members of the committee expressed their understanding of the price increase, there were also calls for further streamlining of management.
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Constitutional Democratic Party Old Unification Church policy confirmation in favor of victim relief bill
2022-12-07 21:39:00
Concerning the new bill to help the victims of the former Unification Church, the Constitutional Democratic Party held a meeting of its members and confirmed its policy to support it, based on the consensus on the revised bill in coordination with the ruling party. As a result, the bill is expected to be enacted by the end of the Diet session on the 10th of this week.
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Defense capability buildup "43 trillion yen in 5 years" LDP and Komeito approval Tax measures for lack of financial resources
2022-12-07 20:29:00
Aiming to fundamentally strengthen Japan's defense capabilities, the council of both the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito agreed to set the level of defense build-up over the next five years at approximately 43 trillion yen. Regarding financial resources, after reducing expenditures, etc., we confirmed the policy to address the shortfall, including tax measures.
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Fukushima Theft of underwear from an empty house in the disaster area Sending documents to the police officer
2022-12-07 20:20:00
A police sergeant of the Fukushima Prefectural Police sends documents on suspicion of theft, etc., alleging that he stole women's underwear from a vacant house in a difficult-to-return zone in Fukushima Prefecture, where access is strictly restricted due to the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. it was done. The sergeant is said to have been in charge of patrolling the area.
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Russian Air Force Base Explosion Successive Putin Administration Takes Situation Seriously
2022-12-07 19:47:00
The Putin administration appears to be taking seriously the attack on bases far from the border with Ukraine over the explosions that occurred at multiple air force bases in Russia. am.
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World Cup Japan national team players and coach Moriyasu return to Japan [updated from time to time]
2022-12-07 19:20:00
At the World Cup Qatar tournament, some of the players of the Japanese national team, who defeated powerhouses Germany and Spain to advance to the final tournament and finished the tournament in the round of 16, returned to Japan on a flight that arrived at Narita Airport after 5:00 p.m. . Also, after 5:30 pm, Director Hajime Moriyasu returned to Japan on another flight. After this, I will hold a press conference with Kozo Tashima, president of the Japan Football Association.
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Constitutional Democratic Party Old Unification Church policy confirmation in favor of victim relief bill
2022-12-07 19:04:00
Concerning the new bill to help the victims of the former Unification Church, the Constitutional Democratic Party held a meeting of its members and confirmed its policy to support it, based on the consensus on the revised bill in coordination with the ruling party. As a result, the bill is expected to be enacted by the end of the Diet session on the 10th of this week.
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Psychological abuse at an infant home Staff remarks about appearance and extortion Kumamoto city recommends improvement
2022-12-07 18:58:00
At an infant home in Kumamoto City that protects and raises infants, an employee said to the child, "The facial deviation value is low." understood.
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``Surgery required to change gender'' to trial in grand court Possibility of new judgment
2022-12-07 18:49:00
All 15 judges voted in full on a motion contesting whether a statutory provision requiring a sterilization surgery to change the gender on the family register violated the constitution. decided to go to court. Three years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that this provision does not violate the Constitution, but there is a possibility that a new constitutional judgment will be presented.
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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Bill Expected to Pass House of Representatives Tomorrow
2022-12-07 18:47:00
The ruling and opposition parties agreed to vote on a new bill to help victims of the former Unification Church at a special committee and plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 8th, and it is expected to pass the House of Representatives on the 8th.
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Former Square Enix employee re-arrested on suspicion of insider trading
2022-12-07 18:25:00
In an insider trading case involving the development of games by the major game company Square Enix, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office's Special Investigation Department determined that two former employees had invested more than 100 million yen in the stocks of an IT-related company based on inside information that had not yet been made public. was re-arrested on suspicion of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
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“Establishment of study group for improvement after enactment of Victim Relief Law” Consumer Minister Kono
2022-12-07 18:16:00
At a special committee of the House of Representatives that deliberated on a bill to provide relief to victims of the former Unification Church, Minister of Consumer Affairs Kono said that after the law was enacted, in order to ascertain the status of its implementation in courts, etc. I showed the idea of setting up a study group by such as.
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Misuse of JR boarding pass while in office Convicted former member of the House of Councilors Nagoya District Court
2022-12-07 17:58:00
Former member of the House of Councilors, Yashuo Yamashita, who was accused of defrauding a limited express ticket for the green car of the Shinkansen by misusing the boarding pass that was issued to him while he was a member of the Diet, allowing him to use the JR trains free of charge. A district court handed down a suspended conviction.
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Deputy chairman of Tokushima Aizumicho arrested for leaking information on drug cases
2022-12-07 17:48:00
The vice chairman of the town council in Aizumi-cho, Tokushima Prefecture was arrested on suspicion of aggravated bribery, etc., saying that he received cash in return for leaking information on drug cases being investigated by the Osaka Prefectural Police and others to a smuggling group.
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Explanation of the reason for the increase in "New Year's card closing" Consideration to convey communication methods
2022-12-07 17:33:00
It is said that the number of people who stop sending New Year's cards is increasing. We recommend that you do not cut off the connection.
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Hokkaido Shinkansen Expected to increase by nearly 40%, or more than 640 billion yen, from the initial plan
2022-12-07 17:14:00
Regarding the development of the Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo section of the Hokkaido Shinkansen, which is aiming to open at the end of fiscal 2030, an expert panel of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said that due to factors such as soaring material prices, the project cost was nearly 40% lower than originally planned. , The amount is expected to increase by more than 640 billion yen.
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A light wagon hits a row of junior high school students 4 students lightly injured Gifu
2022-12-07 17:02:00
On the afternoon of the 7th, a light wagon hit a row of junior high school students on a city road in Gifu City, and four students were transported to the hospital. According to firefighters, both injuries were minor.
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End-of-the-year party at the castle tower Okayama Castle night rental starts Limited to 1 group per day for 100,000 yen
2022-12-07 16:56:00
At Okayama Castle, which reopened in November, rental of the castle tower at night has started.
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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Bill Expected to Pass House of Representatives Tomorrow
2022-12-07 16:50:00
The ruling and opposition parties agreed to vote on a new bill to help victims of the former Unification Church at a special committee and plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 8th, and it is expected to pass the House of Representatives on the 8th.
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"Chinese Dragon" members arrested in skyscraper brawl
2022-12-07 16:46:00
In October, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested five members of the quasi-criminal group "Chinese Dragon" on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business in a brawl at a restaurant in the high-rise building "Sunshine 60" in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of what happened as a split between the members.
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A 77-year-old man dies Ibaraki Koga in a reverse-running light passenger car and truck collision
2022-12-07 16:22:00
On the morning of the 7th, there was an accident in which a light passenger car that ran in the wrong direction on a national highway bypass in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture collided with a truck, and two people were taken to the hospital. Did.
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North Korea January 17 "Supreme People's Assembly" held Focus on military policy
2022-12-07 16:01:00
North Korea has announced that it will hold a Supreme People's Assembly consisting of representatives from various regions on January 17 next year. It is expected that next year's budget will be discussed, and the focus will be on what kind of policy will be put forward in the military field, including nuclear and missile development.
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“Maternity and Childcare Lump-Sum Grant” Adjusted to increase to about 500,000 yen
2022-12-07 15:33:00
As part of efforts to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, the government has started adjusting the amount of the "lump-sum childbirth and childcare allowance," which is subsidized in principle at 420,000 yen, to about 500,000 yen from next fiscal year. If realized, it will be the largest increase since the lump-sum payment system was established.
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Gasoline retail price nationwide average 168.1 yen, first price increase in 6 weeks
2022-12-07 15:22:00
The retail price of regular gasoline as of the 5th of this month was 168.1 yen per liter on average nationwide, up 0.5 yen from last week.
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Theft of luxury items at an auto-lock apartment, breaking into security cameras
2022-12-07 15:09:00
In September this year, a group of two people sneaked into one room of an apartment in Kita-ku, Osaka, and stolen luxury brand items and cash, worth tens of millions of yen. The apartment's security camera shows the whole story, including how he sneaked into the room, and the police are investigating it as a theft case. *You can watch videos from security cameras.
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One person died in a light passenger car reverse or collision accident on the national highway bypass Ibaraki Koga
2022-12-07 14:54:00
On the morning of the 7th, two cars, including a light passenger car, collided on a national highway bypass in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and two people were transported to a hospital, and one died. Police are investigating the situation, assuming that the light passenger car was driving in the opposite direction.
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US midterm elections Georgia Senate election Democrat incumbent is sure to win ABC
2022-12-07 14:53:00
In the US midterm elections last month, the winner was not decided, and on the 6th, the run-off election was held in the southern state of Georgia. I was. As a result, the ruling Democratic Party won 51 seats in the U.S. Senate, and the opposition Republican Party won 49 seats, giving the Democrats a majority.
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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Bill Expected to Pass House of Representatives Tomorrow
2022-12-07 14:35:00
The ruling and opposition parties agreed to vote on a new bill to help victims of the former Unification Church at a special committee and plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 8th, and it is expected to pass the House of Representatives on the 8th.
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Osaka Metro New Vehicle Release Developed in anticipation of the Expo Appearance looks like a spaceship
2022-12-07 14:24:00
In anticipation of the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025, the new trains that Osaka Metro has been developing have been released to the press.
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Saudi Arabia crown prince exempted from journalist murder
2022-12-07 14:19:00
The murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi four years ago led to the deterioration of relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia. In a trial filed in the United States to pursue the responsibility of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed, who is suspected of being involved, the court dismissed the lawsuit on the 6th, saying that the crown prince was exempted from liability. The federal district court in Washington, D.C., cited the Biden administration's view that immunity from responsibility applies to Crown Prince Mohammed based on the customs that the US government has applied to incumbent heads of state. I'm here. President Biden had criticized Saudi Arabia for violating human rights over this incident, but in July he visited the site to call for an increase in crude oil production and also met with Prince Mohammed.
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Hokkaido Shinkansen Expected to increase by nearly 40%, or more than 640 billion yen, from the initial plan
2022-12-07 14:08:00
Project costs for the Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo section of the Hokkaido Shinkansen, which is scheduled to open at the end of fiscal 2030, are likely to increase by nearly 40%, or more than 640 billion yen, from the initial plan due to soaring material prices. I found out that I have a sexuality.
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IOC 2030 Winter Olympics Date of venue decision Postponed initial schedule
2022-12-07 14:07:00
IOC = The International Olympic Committee held a board meeting in Switzerland on the 6th, and postponed the decision on the location of the 2030 Winter Olympics, which Sapporo City is aiming to host, after next year's general meeting. decided to
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US Biden administration decides to sell replacement parts for fighter planes to Taiwan
2022-12-07 14:04:00
The Biden administration of the United States is becoming more vigilant as the Chinese government is trying to accelerate the unification of Taiwan. On the 6th, we decided to sell weapons to Taiwan worth 428 million dollars, including replacement parts for fighter planes, or 58 billion yen in Japanese yen, and notified the Congress.
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Senga pitcher agent aiming to transfer to major league “Interested in 12 teams from 6 teams”
2022-12-07 14:02:00
A representative of pitcher Kodai Senga, who is aiming to transfer from professional baseball Softbank to the major leagues, responded to an interview, and pitcher Senga said, "I have already visited teams in 6 or 7 cities for interviews," indicating the progress of negotiations. revealed.
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Securing financial resources for defense costs to be discussed next week Liberal Democratic Party Miyazawa tax research chairman
2022-12-07 13:42:00
In response to Prime Minister Kishida's policy of securing a total of approximately 43 trillion yen for defense spending over the next five years, Liberal Democratic Party chairman Miyazawa announced that he will secure financial resources at the party's tax research committee next week. I have indicated the idea of discussing the
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One person died in a light passenger car reverse or collision accident on the national highway bypass Ibaraki Koga
2022-12-07 13:24:00
On the morning of the 7th, two cars, including a light passenger car, collided on a national highway bypass in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and two people were transported to a hospital, and one died. Police are investigating the situation, assuming that the light passenger car was driving in the opposite direction.
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Investigation of the cause of the explosion, etc., resulting in the death of two workers Tokyo Edogawa Ward
2022-12-07 12:19:00
On the 6th, there was an explosion at an underground construction site in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, which killed two workers. increase.
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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Bill Expected to Pass House of Representatives Tomorrow
2022-12-07 12:16:00
The ruling and opposition parties agreed to vote on a new bill to help victims of the former Unification Church at a special committee and plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 8th, and it is expected to pass the House of Representatives on the 8th.
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US President Biden confident in cutting-edge semiconductor domestic manufacturing
2022-12-07 12:02:00
President Biden of the United States attended the ceremony of a semiconductor factory opened in Arizona by Taiwanese semiconductor maker TSMC, and decided to build a supply chain that manufactures state-of-the-art semiconductors in the United States against China. showed confidence.
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US Secretary of State “not urging Ukraine to attack Russian territory”
2022-12-07 11:53:00
Following the explosions at Russian air bases, U.S. Secretary of State Brinken said he was not urging Ukraine to attack Russian territory, emphasizing his desire to avoid further escalation of the conflict. bottom.
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More than 21,000 applications for public assistance in September, year-on-year increase for 5 consecutive months
2022-12-07 11:52:00
The number of applications for public assistance in September this year was more than 21,000 nationwide, an increase of 6% compared to September last year, surpassing the same month of the previous year for five consecutive months.
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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Bill Questioned by Informant at House of Representatives Special Committee
2022-12-07 11:50:00
A special committee of the House of Representatives, which deliberated on a bill to help victims of the former Unification Church, was questioned by a witness. It was pointed out that there are points to be considered, and that it is necessary to consider ways to improve its effectiveness.
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US-Australia Strengthen US military deployment in Australia with China in mind Strengthen defense cooperation with Japan
2022-12-07 11:16:00
Ministerial consultations on foreign affairs and defense between the United States and Australia were held. With China intensifying its military activities in mind, the United States increased its military presence in Australia and strengthened defense cooperation among the three nations, including Japan. We agreed on the policy to
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Mr. Trump, a company he ran, a guilty verdict, tax evasion, fraud and other crimes
2022-12-07 11:06:00
A jury in a New York state court has returned a guilty verdict to a real estate company run by former US President Donald Trump before he took office. A blow is seen as inevitable for Trump, who has announced his candidacy for the presidential election the year after next.
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Former Unification Church victim relief bill agreed by ruling and opposition parties on vote tomorrow House of Representatives special committee
2022-12-07 10:11:00
A special committee of the House of Representatives, which deliberates on a bill to help victims of the former Unification Church, will hold a board meeting on the morning of the 7th, and on the morning of the 8th, Prime Minister Kishida will attend and ask questions, and then vote on the bill. The ruling and opposition parties have agreed on this.
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World Cup Portugal wins over Switzerland, round of 8 complete
2022-12-07 08:13:00
In the first round of the final tournament of the World Cup Qatar tournament, Portugal vs. Switzerland won 6 to 1, with ace Cristiano Ronaldo missing from the starting lineup, and advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in four tournaments. All the first round matches have now been completed, and the best eight have been completed.
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Consideration of stronger taxation on “wealthy class” Adjusting taxable income levels
2022-12-07 06:54:00
Amid ongoing discussions on tax reform next fiscal year, the government and ruling parties are considering strengthening taxes on the wealthy, who earn large amounts of income from assets such as stocks and land. It is expected that adjustments will be made within the ruling party over which level of income will be subject to increased taxation.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto's message released before the online concert distribution
2022-12-07 06:28:00
A newly recorded performance by Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-famous musician who continues to undergo cancer treatment, will be distributed as an online concert, and a message has been released in which Mr. Sakamoto talks about the current situation.
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President Zelensky visits eastern Russia holds security conference
2022-12-07 06:12:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the eastern part of the country, where the fighting with Russian forces continues, to encourage his soldiers. On the other hand, President Putin of Russia is believed to have held a security conference and urgently discussed the response to the explosions that occurred at multiple air force bases, suggesting that he is taking the situation seriously.
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World Cup Morocco wins penalty shootout and loses to Spain for the first time in the last 8
2022-12-07 05:38:00
Morocco won the penalty kick match in the first round of the final tournament of the Football World Cup Qatar tournament, and Morocco decided to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time.
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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Bill Liberal Democratic Party Working on the Opposition to Establish
2022-12-07 05:19:00
A bill to help victims of the former Unification Church entered deliberations in the House of Representatives on the 6th. The Liberal Democratic Party continues to work on the opposition party to establish it by the end of the session on the 10th of this week. On the other hand, the Constitutional Democratic Party will discuss the treatment on the 7th because the way of thinking about the bill is divided within the party.
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Emphasis on Omicron strain ``weak toxicity'' Chinese government may further ease infection control measures
2022-12-07 05:16:00
As the movement to review strict infection control measures in various parts of China progressed, state-run TV repeatedly reported interviews with experts who emphasized that the Omicron strain, which had been said to be highly infectious, was ``weak in toxicity''. In response to this, there is a growing perception that the Chinese government will further ease infection control measures in the future.
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Increase in aging infrastructure Over 7,000 unrepaired bridges and tunnels
2022-12-07 05:13:00
There is an increasing number of aging infrastructure that cannot be repaired due to financial difficulties of local governments and lack of human resources. An NHK analysis found that more than 7,000 bridges and tunnels remain unrepaired for more than five years after safety inspections by local governments determined that repairs were necessary.
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Eliminate “excessive school rules” Student guidance guide revised for the first time in 12 years
2022-12-07 05:03:00
For the first time in 12 years, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has revised its guidelines for teaching students from elementary school to high school. In order to eliminate excessive school rules, the school rules are published on the school website, etc., and include constant review.
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