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A running metropolitan bus suddenly brakes and falls, and five people are lightly injured

2022-12-17 21:36:00
On the afternoon of the 17th, a metropolitan bus running in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo suddenly braked, and five men and women of the passengers were slightly injured, such as falling inside the car.

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Aichi detained man dies Father ``Treat humans less than pets''

2022-12-17 21:26:00
A 43-year-old man who was detained in a detention room at the Okazaki Police Station in Aichi Prefecture died. I want to see the whole story of how they were treated. I want the police to give an answer as soon as possible." The police are investigating the suspicion of assaulting a special public servant.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Precautions regarding the outlook for the strongest cold and snow this winter

2022-12-17 19:50:00
From now until Monday the 19th, the winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern will intensify, and the coldest air of this winter will flow in, so snow will intensify mainly from northern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and localized heavy snowfall will occur in Hokuriku and Niigata prefectures. , there is a risk of a blizzard in Hokkaido. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be vigilant about the impact on traffic caused by storms, high waves, heavy snow and blizzards. Kojiro Mukagasa, a weather forecaster, explains the future prospects and points to note. (Broadcasted on "News 7" on the 17th) [Video: 1 minute 30 seconds] (Not available on data broadcasting)

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A running metropolitan bus suddenly brakes and falls, and five people are lightly injured

2022-12-17 19:42:00
On the afternoon of the 17th, a metropolitan bus running in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo suddenly braked, and five men and women of the passengers were slightly injured, such as falling inside the car.

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U.S. Ambassador to Japan, who loves railways, enjoys Chiba's local trains with Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno

2022-12-17 19:24:00
On the 17th, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Emanuel, who is known for his love of railways, enjoyed a short trip together with Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno on a local train that runs through Chiba Prefecture, which was opened in the Taisho era.

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The strongest cold this winter Heavy snow mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side Hokkaido also has a blizzard

2022-12-17 18:59:00
From next Monday, the winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern will intensify, and the coldest air of this winter will flow in. Snow will intensify mainly from northern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of ​​Japan side. It could turn into a blizzard. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be vigilant about the impact on traffic caused by storms, high waves, heavy snow and blizzards.

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Rugby League One opens, Wild Knights win, good start to second consecutive victory

2022-12-17 18:44:00
Rugby League One opened on the 17th, and the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights, who were the first champions of last season, beat Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 22-19, and got off to a good start toward their second consecutive victory.

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Large-scale missile attack President Putin shows posture to continue military invasion

2022-12-17 18:39:00
On the 16th, the Russian military carried out a large-scale missile attack on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, etc., which damaged power generation facilities in various places and caused power outages. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the military's headquarters to reiterate his commitment to continuing the military invasion of Ukraine.

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LDP member Sonoura Intention not to deny collusion with secretary who admits understatement

2022-12-17 18:20:00
Mr. Sonoura understated the income and expenditure report of the political group represented by Kentaro Sonoura, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party. Interviews with people involved revealed that he has shown his intention not to deny the collusion with the public first secretary, which he has admitted. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be considering criminal action against Mr. Sonoura himself as well as his secretary on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Law.

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28 years before the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, 6 names on the monument

2022-12-17 18:16:00
Before the 28th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake next month, the names of six new people have been engraved on a monument in Kobe that lists the names of victims of the disaster.

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One year after the Osaka clinic arson attack, mourning those who died at the scene

2022-12-17 18:06:00
On the 17th, it will be one year since a clinic in Kita Ward, Osaka, was set on fire, killing 26 people involved. Friends of the deceased visited the scene and offered flowers.

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Furusato nozei application peak toward the end of the year Change in gift selection due to high prices

2022-12-17 17:22:00
Towards the end of the year, the number of hometown tax donation applications is reaching its peak. Against the backdrop of rising prices this year, there is a change in the trend of choosing gift gifts, such as an increase in applications for everyday ingredients and daily necessities.

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[Video] Sanriku Railway's "Kotatsu Train" Starts Operation in Iwate

2022-12-17 17:20:00
On the Sanriku Railway, which runs along the coast of Iwate Prefecture, the operation of the "kotatsu train", which enjoys the winter scenery of the rias coast while warming up with a sunken kotatsu, began on the 17th.

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Mother's body abandoned in Yamanashi forest 26-year-old son arrested, strangled and murdered

2022-12-17 17:17:00
In a case where a 26-year-old son from Kawasaki City was arrested for abandoning his mother's body in a forest in Yamanashi Prefecture, the police examined the body and found that he had died from being pressed on the neck. The police are investigating the details by listening to the situation from his son.

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Fire at Shinjuku "Golden Gai" in Tokyo Temporarily noisy No injuries

2022-12-17 17:02:00
On the afternoon of the 17th, there was a fire that burned part of the building in "Golden Gai" where restaurants in Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo are densely packed. No one was injured, but the area was in turmoil for a while.

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One year after the Osaka clinic arson attack, mourning those who died at the scene

2022-12-17 16:53:00
On the 17th, it will be one year since a clinic in Kita Ward, Osaka, was set on fire, killing 26 people involved. Friends of the deceased visited the scene and offered flowers.

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One year after the Osaka clinic arson attack, mourning those who died at the scene

2022-12-17 16:11:00
On the 17th, it will be one year since a clinic in Kita Ward, Osaka, was set on fire, killing 26 people involved. Friends of the deceased visited the scene and offered flowers.

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Huge tank bursts About 1,500 tropical fish etc. flow out 2 people injured Central Berlin

2022-12-17 15:41:00
On the 16th at a complex in the center of Berlin, the capital of Germany, a huge cylindrical tank with a height of about 16 meters set in the lobby burst, and about 1,500 tropical fish and others flowed out with a large amount of water, 2 people got hurt.

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[Updated as needed] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 17th)

2022-12-17 15:18:00
Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country. We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 17th (Japan time), including the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a 7-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6-hour time difference with Moscow, Russia.)

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NTT DoCoMo Announces Communication Failures in Some Areas of West Japan “All Restoration”

2022-12-17 14:28:00
NTT Docomo announced that it had been difficult for some users in western Japan to use the Internet service of mobile phones since the morning of the 17th, but it was all restored before 1:00 pm. This is due to communication equipment failure.

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NTT DoCoMo Announces Communication Failures in Some Areas of West Japan “All Restoration”

2022-12-17 14:03:00
NTT DoCoMo announced that it was difficult for some users in western Japan to use the Internet service of mobile phones from before 8:00 am on the 17th, but all were restored around 0:53 pm. . NTT Docomo said, ``We deeply apologize for causing great inconvenience to our customers,'' because it was caused by a failure of communication equipment.

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The US State Department launches a ``China House'' to counter its biggest competitor, China

2022-12-17 14:02:00
In order to compete with China, which is positioned as the largest competitor, the Biden administration in the United States established the "China House", a cross-departmental specialized department that gathers experts on China, security, and the economy within the State Department on the 16th. was launched.

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NTT Docomo Some areas in western Japan Communication failure Caused by equipment failure

2022-12-17 13:54:00
On the morning of the 17th, NTT DoCoMo's mobile phone Internet service experienced a communication failure, making it difficult for some users in western Japan to use it. The company is proceeding with restoration work because it was caused by a failure of communication equipment.

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Approximately 62 million yen collected on the final day of the nationwide “Ashinaga Student Fundraising” for the first time in three years

2022-12-17 13:25:00
The "Ashinaga Student Fundraising", which was held in 47 prefectures nationwide for the first time in three years, reached its final day on the 17th, and the students who had been involved in the activities expressed their gratitude in Tokyo.

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Snowboarding Halfpipe World Cup opening round Kaiho Hirano Mitsuki Ono both 3rd place

2022-12-17 12:41:00
The season opener of the Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup was held in the United States, and the Japanese team got off to a good start with the men's Kaiho Hirano and the women's Mitsuki Ono both finishing 3rd.

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World Cup 3rd Place Match Croatia vs Morocco Highlights

2022-12-17 12:39:00
soccer world cup qatar tournament. The 3rd place match, Croatia vs. Morocco, will be held on December 18, Japan time.

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One year after the Osaka clinic arson attack, mourning those who died at the scene

2022-12-17 12:07:00
On the 17th, it will be one year since a clinic in Kita Ward, Osaka, was set on fire, killing 26 people involved. Friends of the deceased visited the scene and offered flowers.

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22 years after the Setagaya family murder case, bereaved families appeal for early resolution

2022-12-17 12:02:00
Before the 22nd anniversary of the murder of a family of four in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, a rally was held in a park near the site of the crime scene to pray for the resolution of the incident. I want to know what happened," he said.

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NTT DoCoMo Some areas in western Japan Communication failure Difficult to use data communication

2022-12-17 11:53:00
NTT Docomo announced from 8:00 am on the 17th that it is difficult for some users in western Japan to use the Internet service of mobile phones due to communication failures. The company is proceeding with restoration work as there is no impact on voice calls.

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Bird flu begins killing more than 190,000 chickens at a poultry farm in Fukaya, Saitama

2022-12-17 11:52:00
More than 70 chickens were found dead at a poultry farm in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture, and genetic testing by the prefecture confirmed the avian influenza virus. The prefecture has been killing more than 190,000 chickens at this poultry farm since the morning of the 17th.

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NTT DoCoMo Some areas in western Japan Communication failure Difficult to use data communication

2022-12-17 11:15:00
NTT Docomo announced from 8:00 am on the 17th that it is difficult for some users in western Japan to use the Internet service of mobile phones due to communication failures. The company is proceeding with restoration work as there is no impact on voice calls.

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Missile attack causes power outages in various places President Zelensky "Determination to fight back"

2022-12-17 10:23:00
On the 16th, Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, launched a large-scale missile attack again targeting energy-related facilities in various parts of Ukraine, causing power outages in various places. President Zelensky indicated that he would do his best to restore the power outage, and reiterated his readiness to fight back, saying, ``We are determined and confident to fight back.''

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Mandatory labeling of allergenic foods New addition of “walnuts”

2022-12-17 10:13:00
The government's Consumer Commission has approved a proposal to add 'walnuts' to the mandatory labeling of foods that may cause allergies, and labeling will be mandatory from April 2025.

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Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announces Explosion at Russian Cultural Facility in Central Africa

2022-12-17 10:03:00
The Russian Foreign Ministry said a package delivered to a Russian cultural facility in Central Africa exploded, injuring the director of the facility. Controversy is spreading, such as the representative of the Russian private military company "Wagner", which is said to be active locally, unilaterally claiming the involvement of France, the former colonial power.

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Biological Weapons Convention Review Conference Adopts Final Document Aimed at Strengthening Treaty

2022-12-17 10:02:00
The Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention, which prohibits the development of biological weapons using bacteria and viruses, has been in danger of reaching an agreement due to the conflict between the United States, Europe and Russia over the situation in Ukraine, but on the final day, each country It closed with the adoption of a final document aimed at strengthening the treaty.

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NTT DoCoMo Some areas in western Japan Communication failure Difficult to use data communication

2022-12-17 09:50:00
NTT DoCoMo announced that from around 7:50 am on the 17th, communication failures occurred in some areas of western Japan, making data communication difficult to use. We are currently in the process of confirming the affected areas and causes. It means that the effect on voice calls has not been confirmed. NTT Docomo said, ``We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers.We will inform you about the prospect of restoration.''

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Speed ​​skating World Cup Round 4 Miho Takagi finishes 2nd in women's 500m

2022-12-17 09:32:00
The fourth round of the speed skating World Cup was held in Calgary, Canada on the 16th, and Miho Takagi finished second in the women's 500 meters.

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U.S. Biden administration welcomes Cabinet decision on three security-related documents in Japan

2022-12-17 09:31:00
The Biden administration of the United States expressed its willingness to welcome the Japanese government's cabinet decision on three security-related documents aimed at drastically strengthening its defense capabilities, and with China and other countries increasing their military power in mind, I would like to increase deterrence while strengthening Japan-U.S. cooperation.

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Conserving biodiversity at COP15 venue in Canada Disseminating Japan's efforts

2022-12-17 07:57:00
At the venue of the United Nations conference "COP15" to discuss the protection of biodiversity held in Canada, a seminar was held to report on Japan's efforts from "COP10" held in Nagoya in 2010. .

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Ukraine power generation facility damaged “50% of power demand cannot be supplied”

2022-12-17 06:59:00
On the 16th, Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, launched another large-scale missile attack targeting energy-related facilities in various parts of Ukraine. Did.

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Forty-nine days after the mass accident in downtown Seoul, bereaved families hold a memorial gathering near the scene

2022-12-17 06:36:00
On the night of the 16th, 49 days after the mass accident that killed 158 people in Itaewon, a downtown area in Seoul, South Korea, the bereaved families held a memorial meeting to mourn the deceased family members.

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Aichi Okazaki Police Station Man died in custody Prefectural Police Headquarters began full-scale investigation

2022-12-17 05:13:00
A 43-year-old man who was detained in the detention room of the Okazaki Police Station in Aichi Prefecture died, and the Aichi Prefectural Police Headquarters may have violated the law in dealing with the man. On the night of the 16th, the police station was searched on suspicion of being assaulted by a special public servant, and a full-scale investigation was started by seizing video data of the protection room.

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One year after the Osaka clinic arson incident “Continue support for bereaved families”

2022-12-17 05:00:00
On the 17th, it will be one year since a clinic in Kita Ward, Osaka, was set on fire, killing 26 people involved. Support groups for the bereaved families are complaining that the suspect died and the truth of the incident is unknown, and that there are still bereaved families who are suffering, and that continuous support is necessary.

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Vaccine for Omicron strain 71% effective in preventing onset

2022-12-17 04:55:00
As a result of analyzing the effectiveness of the vaccine corresponding to the Omicron strain, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases and others found that the effectiveness of the vaccine in preventing the onset was 71%. The research group said that it was highly effective in preventing the onset, and will also investigate how long the effect will last in the future.

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Prime Minister Kishida's defense spending tax hike will be implemented next year

2022-12-17 04:50:00
In response to the decisions on three documents, including the "National Security Strategy," Prime Minister Kishida indicated his intention to increase defense spending and accelerate the strengthening of defense capabilities. The policy is to decide next year when the tax hike will be implemented to cover the increase in defense spending, but the focus will be on whether the LDP will be able to consolidate the opinions of the LDP, which has some dissenting opinions.

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Attention point

2022-12-17 00:00:00
The soccer world cup final will be held from midnight on the 19th in Japan time. Argentina and France face each other. It will be a battle between the powerhouses, aiming for their third victory. The most notable are Messi of Argentina, 35, and Mbappe of France, 23. Both are ace players carrying No. 10 and have led the team so far. Who will win the match between the teams that have stars representing the soccer world? (Sports news department reporter Atsuto Furugen)

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