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Main news(2023/02/03)


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Rugby Hino suspension of activities indefinitely Sexual harassment at a restaurant at the training camp

2023-02-03 23:04:00
ラグビーのリーグワンで2部にあたるディビジョン2に所属する日野レッドドルフィンズは、去年、合宿先の大分県内で選手やスタッフが酒に酔って飲食店のものを壊したりセクハラしたりする不祥事があったとしてチームの活動を無期限で停止すると発表しました。

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U.S. January Employment Statistics Exceed Market Expectations, More than 510,000 Employed Persons Increased from the Previous Month

2023-02-03 22:46:00
US employment figures for January have been released, and the number of non-agricultural workers has increased by 517,000 from the previous month, far exceeding market expectations. In addition, the unemployment rate was 3.4%, a drop from the previous month and at an extremely low level.

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The Okinawa sea turns black and smells sweet. Molasses from the sugarcane factory...

2023-02-03 21:25:00
In Izena Village, Okinawa Prefecture, it was confirmed that molasses from a sugar cane factory flowed into the sea, turning the nearby sea area black. The seaweed sea lettuce farm is also included, and the Japan Coast Guard and others are investigating the situation in detail.

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Hiroshima luxury watch store robbery attempted murder 4 people arrested Wide area robbery group

2023-02-03 21:10:00
In December last year, multiple men broke into a luxury watch store in Hiroshima City, and the man who ran it was attacked and fell unconscious. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. It is believed that a series of wide-area robbery incidents across the country were involved, and the police plan to clarify the actual situation.

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"Finally my wife can rest in peace in Heaven."

2023-02-03 20:48:00
After witnessing the verdict, the husband asked his wife to rest in peace. Last year, a Vietnamese woman who was studying to become a Japanese teacher while working part-time at a bento store in Osaka was murdered. The Osaka District Court sentenced the 60-year-old defendant, who was accused of robbery and murder, to an indefinite term, saying, ``He shattered the dreams of an innocent woman with a bright future by acting selfishly in a desire for money.'' sentenced to imprisonment. (Osaka Broadcasting Station Reporter Ryo Okumura)

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Review of requirements for sex offenses Draft outline for revision of penal code What is the point?

2023-02-03 20:23:00
The government's Legislative Council has compiled a proposal to revise the Penal Code in line with the reality of sexual crimes. Some people who were involved in the study said, "It's such a big revision that I can't think of anything comparable to the past." Summarize the main points of the draft.

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Nishinari-ku, Osaka “My place” made by an old man with empty cans

2023-02-03 19:48:00
Empty beer cans piled up in the room. It has been reborn as an art piece that is popular with children. The author is an old man from Nishinari Ward, Osaka, who has spent his life unrelated to art. When I asked her why she made it, she gave an unexpected answer. (Osaka Broadcasting Station Happiness News coverage team Yumi Takano)

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Saitama Kawaguchi and Yokohama cut cases Possibility of the same criminal Related investigation

2023-02-03 19:42:00
On the 1st, in Kawaguchi City and Yokohama City, Saitama Prefecture, one of the three consecutive slashing incidents occurred, and a person with similar characteristics to the man who cut the man in Kawaguchi City used a nearby station and moved by train. It was found in an interview with investigators that it seems to be. The Yokohama incident occurred an hour and a half after the Kawaguchi incident, and police are investigating three connections.

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[Video] "Dance!" Heroine Haruka Fukuhara throws beans in Osaka

2023-02-03 19:24:00
On the 3rd of Setsubun, at Naritasan Fudoson Temple in Neyagawa City, Osaka, the bean-throwing event was held for the first time in three years, with the participation of Haruka Fukuhara, who plays the heroine in NHK's TV series "Maiagare!".

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A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman at a hotel in Fuchu, Tokyo

2023-02-03 18:49:00
In a case where a 24-year-old woman was stabbed in the neck with a knife at a hotel in Fuchu, Tokyo, the Metropolitan Police Department entered the room with the woman and then left alone. Arrested on suspicion of murder. I am looking into the details.

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Setagaya Ward Private Licensed Nursery School Inappropriate childcare such as flicking children

2023-02-03 18:10:00
At a privately licensed nursery school in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, last year, the ward notified the corporation that operates the nursery school to further confirm the facts, etc., saying that a nursery teacher was performing inappropriate childcare, such as flicking the forehead of a child with a finger. bottom.

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Cabinet Decision on Bill to Create Funds for Strengthening Defense Capability to Securing Financial Resources for Defense Expenditure

2023-02-03 18:07:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 3rd, the government approved a bill that includes the creation of a "defense enhancement fund" that accumulates non-tax income such as the sale of state-owned assets in order to secure financial resources for increasing defense spending.

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Karaoke Manekineko "Strictly deal with criminal civil law" for nuisance video

2023-02-03 17:57:00
In response to a series of videos posted on social media of customers harassing customers filmed inside the karaoke chain "Karaoke Manekineko", the company said it will consult with the police and take strict action. .

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Wheelchair tennis player Shingo Kunieda to receive People's Honor Award Prime Minister instructs to consider

2023-02-03 17:14:00
At a press conference in the afternoon, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno addressed Mr. Shingo Kunieda, the leading wheelchair tennis player who achieved the "Lifetime Golden Slam" by winning all four Grand Slam tournaments and the Paralympic Games, and who announced his retirement earlier. , announced that he received instructions from Prime Minister Kishida to consider awarding the People's Honor Award.

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Relations with Russia "I think it's good" record low 3.1% Cabinet Office poll

2023-02-03 17:03:00
According to a Cabinet Office poll on diplomacy, the percentage of people who answered that they thought relations with Russia were "good" was just over 3%, the lowest ever.

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Unrealized losses of 8.8 trillion yen on government bonds held by the Bank of Japan Impact of rising long-term interest rates

2023-02-03 16:48:00
At the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 3rd, Governor Kuroda of the Bank of Japan said that due to the rise in long-term interest rates following the revision of the monetary policy decided in December last year, there was an unrealized loss of 8.8 trillion yen on government bonds held by the Bank of Japan. revealed to have occurred.

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Wide-area robbery Fujita's remaining trial dismissed Philippine court

2023-02-03 16:39:00
In connection with a series of wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another all over the country, the local court said on the 3rd that there are still procedures for Seiya Fujita, one of the four Japanese who Japan is seeking to hand over to the Philippines. It turns out that three cases were dismissed. Fujita has been in the Philippines for multiple trials for being involved in intimidation cases and violence against women. In an interview with NHK, Minister of Justice Lemuria revealed that all trials regarding Fujita have been dismissed.

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Advisor to Prime Minister Nobuo Kishi submits request to resign from lawmaker due to poor physical condition Former Prime Minister Abe's younger brother

2023-02-03 15:47:00
Liberal Democratic Party's Special Advisor to Prime Minister Nobuo Kishi submitted his resignation as a member of the House of Representatives to the House of Representatives on the 3rd, citing poor health.

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Thorough infection control that exceeds the influenza epidemic "alert level"

2023-02-03 15:29:00
Regarding the epidemic of influenza, the number of patients per medical institution reported in the week ending on the 29th of last month was 10.36 nationwide, exceeding the "alert level" of 10 people, which is likely to cause a major epidemic. rice field. Experts are calling for thorough infection control, saying that the infection may reach its peak in the next few weeks.

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Exhibition related to Setsubun at the aquarium Sendai

2023-02-03 14:39:00
The 3rd is Setsubun. At an aquarium in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, visitors are entertained by the display of conger eels peeking out from a tube that resembles an eho-maki.

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Chiba Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Setsubun bean-throwing event on a regular scale Participation by Nao Omori and others

2023-02-03 14:35:00
On the 3rd of Setsubun, the bean-throwing event was held on a regular scale for the first time in three years at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Chiba Prefecture.

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Radish Cucumber Eggplant Pepper High prices in the first half of February Affected by cold weather, etc.

2023-02-03 14:26:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced the price outlook for major vegetables this month. Due to the delayed growth due to the cold weather last month, four items such as radishes, cucumbers, and eggplants are expected to remain at high prices in the first half of this month.

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CIA director “Chinese President Xi instructs to prepare for Taiwan invasion by 2027”

2023-02-03 14:16:00
US CIA Director Burns said that Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed the military to prepare for an invasion of Taiwan by 2027.

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Review of constitutional elements for forced sexual intercourse

2023-02-03 13:56:00
A draft outline for revision of the Penal Code in line with the reality of sexual crimes has been compiled. In addition to concretely showing cases where it is difficult for the victim to express "will not consent" as a component of the crime of forced sexual intercourse, it also deals with the act of taming a child for sexual purposes and psychologically controlling it. A new sin was added.

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Miyadai incident The man who died Did you hear about the attack opportunity a week before the incident?

2023-02-03 13:51:00
At Tokyo Metropolitan University in Hachioji, Tokyo, a sociologist and professor Shinji Miyadai (63) was attacked with a knife and seriously injured. Interviews with investigators revealed that the building containing Mr. Miyadai's office had been invaded before. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspicion that he was waiting for an opportunity to attack.

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Rakuten Mobile's mobile base station maintenance contractor hides income of over 7 billion yen

2023-02-03 13:15:00
A transportation company in Tokyo that had been contracted to develop mobile phone base stations for Rakuten Mobile was accused of concealing more than 7 billion yen in income by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau. I found out what I was receiving from the interview with the people involved.

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Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ``Do not withdraw the correction of the answer'' over wearing masks at the graduation ceremony

2023-02-03 13:13:00
Regarding the wearing of masks at the graduation ceremony, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka answered at the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 2nd that ``Children who decided to remove the mask at home will participate without removing it.'' After emphasizing that it would not withdraw, he reiterated that the government would consider concrete responses.

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Are 13-year-old junior high school girls working at a girls' bar? Managers arrested

2023-02-03 12:52:00
Six people, including the manager of this store, were arrested on suspicion of violating the Child Welfare Act, saying that they were working at a girls bar in Sumida Ward, Tokyo. Six people have denied or partially denied the charges.

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Wide-area robbery Fujita suspect's trial dismissed Philippine court

2023-02-03 11:58:00
In connection with a series of wide-area robberies that have continued nationwide, the local court has so far dismissed one case involving one of the four Japanese nationals whom Japan is requesting extradition to the Philippines. I'm here. Another trial procedure remains in the Philippines over this suspect, and attention is focused on whether the legal conditions for extradition to Japan are met.

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Suspicion of attempted robbery Three boys arrested Break into a house in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo

2023-02-03 11:50:00
In October last year, the Metropolitan Police Department broke into a house in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, tied the hands and feet of a woman living in this house and threatened to say, "Where is the safe?" was arrested on suspicion of It is believed that this group divided the roles in detail, such as the executive role and the watcher role. It means that he is silent or denying the allegations against the investigation.

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Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine President Zelensky appeals for further aid

2023-02-03 11:38:00
In eastern Ukraine, fierce fighting continues, including missiles fired by the Russian military, and President Zelensky appeals to countries for the need for further support in order to continue resistance.

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Last year's export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food reached a record high of 1,414.8 billion yen

2023-02-03 10:38:00
The export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foods last year was 1.4148 trillion yen, a record high, exceeding the previous year by 14%. The government is aiming to achieve 2 trillion yen in exports by 2025, due to factors such as the recovery in demand for eating out in Europe, the United States and China, and the fact that the depreciation of the yen is increasing.

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In Saitama Kawaguchi and Yokohama, a series of incidents of “slashing legs while passing each other”

2023-02-03 10:37:00
On the 1st, it was found that there were a total of three incidents in Kawaguchi City and Yokohama City, Saitama Prefecture, in which legs were cut while passing each other. Police are investigating whether there is a connection, such as analyzing the video of the security camera.

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Suspected defamation of Hana Kimura's mother Sending documents to a man in his 40s

2023-02-03 10:34:00
A man in his 40s living in Aichi Prefecture has been accused of defaming the mother of professional wrestler Hana Kimura, who died three years ago while being slandered on SNS. Documents were sent for prosecution on suspicion. Three other men have so far been referred to prosecutors over writings that defame her mother.

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Chinese reconnaissance balloon confirmed flight over US mainland Pentagon

2023-02-03 10:11:00
The US Department of Defense has revealed that it has confirmed that a reconnaissance balloon believed to be from China is flying over the mainland US, and the US military continues warning and surveillance. (*The image is an object that seems to be a balloon broadcast by ABC in the United States).

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on the 3rd)

2023-02-03 08:20:00
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 the developments surrounding the situation in Ukraine on the 3rd (Japan time), including the battle situation 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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Google holding company Apple 3-month financial results Decline in economic slowdown

2023-02-03 08:15:00
Alphabet, the holding company that owns the American IT giant Google, and Apple announced their financial results for the three months from October to December last year on the 2nd.

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Woman dies at Fuchu hotel in Tokyo Possibility of being killed Securing a man

2023-02-03 07:02:00
According to investigative sources, after 1:30 am on the 3rd, an employee found a woman in her 20s lying down in a hotel room in Kotobukicho, Fuchu City, Tokyo, and the woman was later confirmed dead. rice field. Police are investigating the woman as possibly having been murdered, as she has trauma. In addition, we have secured a man who is believed to have been in her room with the woman and are listening to the situation. The site is located about 500 meters south of Kita-Fuchu Station on the JR Musashino Line, in a densely populated area of ​​hotels and residences.

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EU to set up 'international center' to prove Russia's war crimes

2023-02-03 06:49:00
EU = European Union Chairman von der Leyen met with Ukrainian President Zelensky on the 2nd and announced that he would set up a center in the Netherlands to collect evidence of war crimes by Russia at the conference.

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Panda Shanshan Last viewing reception from this afternoon Ueno

2023-02-03 06:09:00
The final acceptance of the Ueno Zoo's female giant panda "Shang Shan", which will be returned to China on the 21st of this month, will begin on the afternoon of the 3rd.

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Wide-area robbery Suspect in another case in seized rental car Security camera

2023-02-03 04:40:00
In a series of wide-area robbery cases, an elderly woman was murdered at a house in Komae City, Tokyo. On the night of the incident, he was arrested for another robbery and injury in a rental car confiscated by the Metropolitan Police Department as being used for the crime. Interviews with investigative officials revealed that the suspect rode to a facility in Tokyo and stayed there on a security camera. A luxury wristwatch stolen from the house was found in the car, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the relationship between this suspect and the incident and investigating the detailed steps of the time when the incident occurred.

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Putin stresses continuation of aggression 'threatened by Germany again'

2023-02-03 04:34:00
Russian President Putin delivered a speech in a city in southern Russia where the former Soviet army and the Nazi German army fought a fierce battle in World War II and said, ``We are threatened again by German tanks.'' It was criticized for setting up a battle. In addition, he emphasized the stance of continuing the invasion of Ukraine, citing the history of defending the motherland with an indomitable spirit.

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