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Prime Minister Kishida considering visit to South Korea on 20th next month, summit meeting, plan to watch Dodgers

2024-02-14 22:51:00
Prime Minister Kishida is considering the possibility of visiting South Korea on the 20th of next month and meeting with President Yoon Sung-nyeol, and plans to make a decision after carefully assessing the situation, including parliamentary deliberations.

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Vote counting continues in Indonesian presidential election, Prabowo expresses confidence in victory

2024-02-14 22:31:00
Indonesia's presidential election, which has over 200 million voters and is said to be the world's largest direct election, continues to be counted, but several private research institutes and local media are reporting that Prabowo, who has declared himself President Joko Widodo's successor, will continue to vote. It is reported that he has a significant lead. As Indonesia increases its presence in the international community as a member of the "Global South," the decision of voters will be closely watched as they select the next president for the first time in 10 years.

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Street stalls along the Seine River in Paris not removed during the Olympics due to local opposition

2024-02-14 21:50:00
Paris police authorities were planning to remove about half of the stalls selling second-hand books and posters along the Seine River in Paris for security reasons during the Paris Olympics, but French President Emmanuel Macron said that local After receiving opposition, we reversed this policy and instructed them not to remove it.

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Hokkaido man dies after being caught in falling snow after hearing the sound of his cellphone coming through the snow

2024-02-14 21:27:00
A man in his 70s was found buried in snow in Hokkaido's Betsukai town, which experienced record-breaking temperatures, and was confirmed dead at a hospital. Police are investigating the possibility that the man may have been caught in melted snow falling from a nearby building.

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Two molds believed to be among the oldest in Japan discovered at the Yoshinogari ruins in Saga

2024-02-14 21:24:00
Two molds, believed to be the oldest in Japan, used to manufacture bronze tools from the middle of the Yayoi period have been found at the Yoshinogari ruins in Saga Prefecture. Molds and other molds have previously been found at the Yoshinogari ruins, and Saga Prefecture, which is conducting the research, says, ``This is an extremely important discovery when considering the aspects of early bronzeware production.''

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Kirin HD announces personnel changes for the first time in 9 years President Isozaki will be appointed chairman

2024-02-14 21:13:00
キリンホールディングスは、9年ぶりとなる社長交代の人事を発表し、磯崎功典社長が代表権のある会長に就任することを決めました。会長職が復活するのは8年ぶりとなります。

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Daihatsu Labor Union postpones bare demands due to spring strike, prioritizing restoring trust

2024-02-14 21:10:00
The Daihatsu Motor Corporation labor union has announced that it will not be demanding a bare base raise, which is an increase in basic wages, during this year's spring labor movement. This is the first time in 11 years that Daihatsu's labor union has given up on Baer's request, prioritizing efforts to restore trust in light of the company's fraudulent acquisition of national certification.

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Liberal Democratic Party Nikai spent 34.72 million yen on books, including 5,000 books introducing his policies.

2024-02-14 21:08:00
Mr. Nikai's office issued a comment on the night of the 14th regarding the fact that the fund management organization of former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Nikai corrected its income and expenditure report and recorded an expenditure of 34.72 million yen for books. They said they purchased books that introduced Nikai's policies, and the largest expenditure was 10.45 million yen, with each book costing 2,090 yen, and 5,000 books.

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Unseasonably warm weather, pollen dispersion, and some days there is a sudden increase in pollen numbers depending on the region

2024-02-14 20:30:00
Warm air flowed across the country on the 14th, resulting in unseasonably high temperatures, and in many places it was as warm as early to late April. As the unseasonably warm weather continues, it is expected that from the 15th onwards, there will be days when the amount of cedar pollen scattered will suddenly increase depending on the area.

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Eruption at Sakurajima; volcanic smoke reaches 5,000m; watch out for heavy ash fall since August 2020

2024-02-14 20:26:00
On the night of the 14th, an explosive eruption occurred at Sakurajima in Kagoshima City, which frequently erupts, and volcanic smoke rose 5,000 meters above the crater. It was the first time since August four years ago that the volcanic smoke rose to 5,000 meters. The eruption alert level remains unchanged at 3, but the meteorological observatory is warning that a "large amount" of ash is expected to fall on Sakurajima Island into the early hours of the 15th.

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House of Representatives Budget Committee Intensive Deliberation Prime Minister ``I urge accountability''

2024-02-14 20:01:00
In the Diet, the House of Representatives Budget Committee held intensive deliberations in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. In response to the opposition party's request for relevant members to attend the Political Ethics Committee, Prime Minister Kishida explained that he is encouraging them to fulfill their accountability through various opportunities.

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LINE user information and other information leaks expand to more than 510,000 LINE Yahoo!

2024-02-14 19:56:00
LINE Yahoo has revealed that approximately 440,000 items, including information on LINE users announced in November 2023, are suspected to have been leaked, and the number has expanded to more than 510,000. The company says it is taking measures to prevent recurrence, including strengthening information management.

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There are areas in Ishikawa with no prospects for recovery, with water outages continuing for 30,000 homes, each with their own circumstances.

2024-02-14 19:48:00
As of the 14th, approximately 30,000 households in Ishikawa Prefecture were without water, and the water outage continues in almost all of Wajima and Suzu cities. People involved in repairing the damaged water supply facilities say, ``We cannot make any predictions for recovery lightly.''

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Dancing Ogari Kagura for the community that ``I really wanted to help with''

2024-02-14 19:32:00
``I really wanted to help,'' so the man decided to ``dance'' for the community in the neighboring town. What are the thoughts of the region and the men who are searching for new forms to preserve their traditions?

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Ukraine “Sunk a large Russian amphibious ship off the coast of Crimea”

2024-02-14 19:15:00
Ukrainian authorities say they have sunk a large Russian amphibious ship off the coast of Russia-controlled southern Crimea. The use of unmanned vessels has increased pressure on the Russian Navy operating in the Black Sea.

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Record-breaking warmth on the 15th, mainly on the Pacific side; atmospheric instability expected

2024-02-14 18:50:00
Warm air flowed across the country on the 14th, resulting in unseasonably high temperatures, with Hokkaido and Tohoku experiencing the highest recorded warmth for February on record. On the 15th, on the other hand, the atmospheric conditions are expected to be extremely unstable mainly on the Pacific side due to the effects of fronts and low pressure systems, and people will need to be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong wind gusts, and hail.

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Media/entertainment staff survey results announced due to Johnny's issue

2024-02-14 18:11:00
While ``media silence'' has been pointed out as the background to Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault issue, an organization that conducts social research announced on the 14th the results of a survey conducted among people involved in the media and entertainment industry. The organization that conducted the investigation is calling for an industry-wide cross-sectional investigation, saying that it seems that there was "pressure" against appearances and business dealings and reporting from parties other than specific entertainment agencies.

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Man dies after being caught in block wall during cleanup; Ishikawa Prefecture urges caution

2024-02-14 18:01:00
On the 10th of this month in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a man in his 60s died after being trapped in a fallen block wall while cleaning up a damaged building.

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Four people, including dedicated drivers, arrested for repeated return fraud on Amazon

2024-02-14 17:58:00
Four people, including a dedicated Amazon driver, were arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly purchasing e-book devices and other items from major online retailer Amazon, lying about requesting returns, and defrauding customers of replacement items.

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Buses supported by disaster-stricken drivers: “Step by step forward” [Voices from disaster-stricken areas]

2024-02-14 17:27:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, route bus service has resumed from the 13th. The vehicles will be driven by drivers who have come to work from their evacuation areas. "It's still broken in many places, but I guess we're moving forward. I hope things will get back to normal little by little." (Suzu Bus driver Hirohito Inari)

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Akita “Lack of snow and some drivers speeding” Police crack down on speeding violations

2024-02-14 16:25:00
In Akita Prefecture, there was little snow on the roads this year, and there were quite a few speeding drivers, so the police conducted speeding enforcement that they would not normally do at this time of year.

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Hanamaki Higashi Rintaro Sasaki will attend Stanford University in the US, the university announced

2024-02-14 15:57:00
The university has announced that Rintaro Sasaki, one of the strongest hitters in high school baseball and a player from Hanamaki Higashi High School in Iwate Prefecture who had expressed his intention to attend a university in the United States without submitting his application for professional baseball, will attend Stanford University in the United States. did.

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[Earthquake News] Earthquake intensity 4 in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, no risk of tsunami M4.3

2024-02-14 15:50:00
There was an earthquake at around 3:29 pm on the 14th. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. The epicenter was in southern Kyoto Prefecture, with a depth of 10 km, and an estimated magnitude of 4.3. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was 4 in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City. ▼Seismic intensity 3 occurred in Kita Ward, Kyoto City Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture City Oyamazaki Town, Kyoto Prefecture Kumiyama Town, Kyoto Prefecture Kyotanba Town, Kyoto Prefecture Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture Shimahon Town, Osaka Prefecture Nose Town, Osaka Prefecture Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture

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Two bodies, a man and a woman, found in an apartment. Arrest warrant issued for resident couple, or eldest teenage son, Sagamihara

2024-02-14 15:06:00
On the night of the 13th, the bodies of two people, a man and a woman, were found in a room in an apartment in Sagamihara. The police believe that the couple is the couple living in the room, and are investigating to confirm that the couple is living in the room, as well as suspecting that their teenage son, who lives in the room, may have some knowledge of the situation.

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The US military will train the Self-Defense Forces to acquire the Tomahawk from late next month

2024-02-14 15:00:00
In response to Japan's acquisition of the American cruise missile "Tomahawk," the U.S. military will begin providing education and training to the Self-Defense Forces from the end of next month.

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“A little less than 300 yen per person for the first year” “Support money” to counter the declining birthrate, Kato Children’s Association

2024-02-14 14:55:00
Regarding the amount of contributions per member of the "support subsidy system" collected through public medical insurance in order to counter the declining birthrate, Minister in charge of Children's Policy Kato said that after the system starts operating, the average monthly contribution will be 300 yen in 2026, the first year of operation. It has been estimated that the price will be slightly less than 400 yen in 2027.

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59-year-old suspect arrested after calling government office intermittently for 11 hours Saitama

2024-02-14 13:45:00
A 59-year-old suspect was arrested on charges that he was angry over a phone call from Saitama City stating that he would not be provided with transportation expenses for a hospital visit, and continued to make calls intermittently for 11 hours, obstructing the city's work by forcing city employees to respond. I did. He has denied the charges against him during the investigation.

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New report on Sapporo junior high school girl's suicide; female student's complaint revealed

2024-02-14 13:31:00
Regarding the suicide of a first-year junior high school girl in Sapporo three years ago, the city's Board of Education released a new report on the 14th that corrected the blacked out parts of the investigation report. He revealed that he had been complaining of being treated like a nuisance since he was in elementary school. The city board of education decided that the principal and homeroom teacher at the time had failed to take appropriate action, and gave them pay cuts and other punishments.

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Company apologizes to bereaved family after body was mixed up and cremated before funeral in Osaka

2024-02-14 13:07:00
It has been learned that at a funeral home in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka, a company operating a funeral service mistook the body of an elderly person with no relatives and a woman in her 90s and cremated the body. As a result, the woman in her 90s was cremated before the funeral was held, and the company apologized to the bereaved family.

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South Korea “North Korea-launched cruise missile confirmed in the Sea of ​​Japan” 5th time this year

2024-02-14 12:48:00
On the morning of the 14th, the South Korean military announced that it had confirmed several cruise missiles launched by North Korea over the Sea of ​​Japan. North Korea is developing a cruise missile designed to carry a tactical nuclear warhead, and this year marks the fifth launch.

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Japan Airlines faces a series of troubles at U.S. airports; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducts on-site inspection

2024-02-14 12:35:00
This month, a Japan Airlines passenger plane entered a taxiway different from the one instructed by air traffic controllers at an airport in San Diego, USA, and crossed the stop line in front of the runway, causing another airliner to re-land. got it. Regarding Japan Airlines, there was a problem in November last year when the airline mistakenly entered the runway at Seattle Airport in the United States, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an on-site inspection of the company on the 13th and is investigating its safety management system. .

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Myanmar national suspect arrested for smuggling over 3 kg of prohibited food

2024-02-14 12:28:00
A Myanmar national suspect was arrested for smuggling over 3kg of sausages and mangoes, which are prohibited from being brought into Myanmar. He is denying some of the charges.

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House of Representatives Budget Committee Political funding issue: Prime Minister “urges full accountability”

2024-02-14 12:13:00
In the Diet, the House of Representatives Budget Committee held intensive deliberations in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan argued that the Liberal Democratic Party's questionnaire survey was inadequate and called for a political ethics committee to be held and relevant members to attend, but Prime Minister Kishida urged relevant members to fulfill their accountability through various means. He emphasized the ideas that the party will promote.

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Former Chiyoda ward councilor and others to be re-arrested in government bid-rigging case; leaked about three other cases?

2024-02-14 12:04:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has decided to re-arrest former ward assembly members who were arrested in a government bid-rigging case involving bids for construction ordered by Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward for leaking bid information on three other construction projects. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. It appears that several companies formed a voluntary organization and lobbied legislators, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident, believing that fraud had become commonplace.

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Yu Darvish and Hiroki Matsui join the bullpen for the Major League Padres

2024-02-14 12:01:00
Major League Baseball pitcher Yu Darvish and pitcher Hiroki Matsui of the Padres both entered the bullpen and practiced pitching on the 13th.

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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami M4.5

2024-02-14 11:04:00
At around 10:32 a.m. on the 14th, there was an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. The seismic intensity in each area was 4 in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, and 3 in Nanao City, Wajima City, and Shiga Town. In addition, tremors with a seismic intensity of 2 or 1 were observed in Ishikawa, Toyama, Fukui, Gifu, and Niigata prefectures.

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Couple arrested on suspicion of poisoning their 4-year-old daughter to death; related investigation into death of another relative

2024-02-14 10:48:00
According to interviews with investigators, a couple living in Tokyo's Taito Ward has been arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by forcing her to ingest a toxic chemical contained in car antifreeze. There is something suspicious about the circumstances surrounding the death of a relative in his 40s who passed away six years ago, so the Metropolitan Police Department will also investigate the matter.

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Chuikyo reports to Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare to raise medical fees, including initial consultation fee

2024-02-14 10:40:00
Regarding medical fees paid to medical institutions, the Chuikyo (Central Social Insurance Medical Council) has proposed revisions starting in June that include raising "first consultation fees" and "re-examination fees" in order to raise the wages of medical workers. We have submitted a report to the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare. Regarding medical fees paid to medical institutions, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to increase the ``main'' portion, which is used for personnel expenses, etc., by 0.88% from June this year.

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Former Deputy Minister Kakizawa admits charges at first trial in case surrounding Koto Ward mayoral election

2024-02-14 10:12:00
He was charged with bribing 10 people, including members of the ward assembly, in the Koto Ward mayoral election held in April last year, including offering cash as compensation for campaigning, as well as posting paid advertisements on the Internet urging them to vote. The first trial of former Deputy Minister of Justice, Mizuo Kakizawa, was held, and former lawmaker Kakizawa acknowledged the charges, saying, ``I will not contest.''

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Yen exchange rate: 1 dollar = low 150 yen level, following last month's US consumer price index

2024-02-14 09:07:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 14th, the yen exchange rate fell to the high 150 yen level to the dollar, due to the growing view that monetary tightening will continue in the United States.

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“World’s largest direct election” Indonesian presidential election today voting

2024-02-14 09:06:00
Voting for Indonesia's presidential election, which is said to be the world's largest direct election, will be held on the 14th. The issue is whether to continue the policies of incumbent President Joko Widodo, who enjoys a high approval rating, and the decision of over 200 million voters will be closely watched.

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President Biden condemns Trump's comments, emphasizes role of NATO allies

2024-02-14 08:14:00
President Biden strongly condemned former US President Trump's statement that he would not defend NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) member countries that do not pay sufficient military expenditures, calling it ``a dangerous message.'' He emphasized that Japan will continue to play its role as an ally.

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Resolutions such as installing delivery boxes are expected to be approved by a majority of the general meeting attendees

2024-02-14 07:05:00
As lifestyles change, an increasing number of residents are requesting delivery boxes and electric vehicle charging stations in their apartments, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has approved a majority of the attendees at the general meeting regarding the management association's resolution to install such facilities. We have summarized the idea of ​​using as a guideline.

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NY Dow drops significantly by more than $700 at one point due to Consumer Price Index announcement

2024-02-14 06:57:00
On the 13th, the New York stock market saw an increase in sell orders due to expectations that monetary tightening would continue following the announcement of the US consumer price index, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average at one point fell significantly, exceeding $700.

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Israeli military continues airstrikes on Rafah while reports of ceasefire talks

2024-02-14 06:52:00
The Israeli military is preparing to carry out ground operations in Rafah, the southernmost part of the Gaza Strip, and continues to carry out heavy airstrikes on the 13th. Meanwhile, Israel is reported to have held talks with mediator Qatar and others regarding a cessation of fighting and the release of hostages, and the focus is on whether the negotiations will lead to progress.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: “Will the shortage continue until summer?” to resume orders for electric wire and cable shortages

2024-02-14 06:40:00
There have been a number of cases where there is a shortage of electrical wires and cables used in electrical work in buildings, but some major manufacturers are starting to resume accepting new orders this month. However, in many cases it takes several months for delivery, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry says, ``Although the situation is improving, there is a possibility that some cable shortages will continue until this summer.'' Masu.

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Shohei Otani's starting movement when stealing bases confirmed, as well as a fall accident

2024-02-14 06:35:00
At a camp held in Arizona, Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers carefully checked his starting movements when stealing a base for about 50 minutes.

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Lake Hamana: Body of 17-year-old high school boy, possibly beaten and then drowned

2024-02-14 05:42:00
On the 9th of this month, the body of a 17-year-old high school boy was found at Lake Hamana in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture.Multiple bruises were found on the body, as if he had been beaten hard, and police believe that the high school boy was found dead after being beaten. It is believed that the victim was drowned, and we are conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances that led to the incident.

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Declining birthrate "support subsidy system" expected to be less than 500 yen per person "reasonable" only 20%

2024-02-14 05:00:00
Regarding the ``support system'' collected through public medical insurance in order to secure financial resources to combat the declining birthrate, the government estimates that the monthly average contribution per subscriber will be just under 500 yen.NHK When asked about three options in a public opinion poll, 20% said it was "appropriate," 31% said it was "not appropriate," and 33% said they were "opposed to the subsidy system itself."

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Sapporo junior high school student bullied suicide, new report with corrections to blacked out parts compiled

2024-02-14 01:37:00
Regarding the suicide of a first-year junior high school girl in Sapporo three years ago, the city's Board of Education has compiled a new report that corrects the blacked out parts of the investigation report. According to the report, the female student was bullied by a student in the same grade who had her belongings hidden and her hair pulled, and she left a suicide note naming the other student.

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