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Inheritance tax Missing declaration of overseas assets and hiding income

2020-12-18 22:54:00
In the tax audit of inheritance tax conducted in the year to June, 149 cases of missing declarations and hidden income of assets overseas were found, and it was found in the National Tax Agency's summary that it was the largest number since we started collecting statistics. I did.

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Aiming to resume traffic on the morning of the 19th to eliminate the stuck Kan-etsu Expressway

2020-12-18 22:49:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, the car was stuck on the uphill from the 16th due to heavy snow, but it is expected that the stuck for more than 2 days will be resolved, and the East Nippon Expressway is proceeding with snow removal etc. on the 19th. I want to resume traffic on the site in the morning.

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Aiming to resume traffic on the morning of the 19th to eliminate the stuck Kan-etsu Expressway

2020-12-18 22:49:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, the car was stuck on the uphill from the 16th due to heavy snow, but it is expected that the stuck for more than 2 days will be resolved, and the East Nippon Expressway is proceeding with snow removal etc. on the 19th. I want to resume traffic on the site in the morning.

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Sendai "Pageant of Light" begins.

2020-12-18 22:43:00
The "SENDAI Pageant of Starlight", which colors the zelkova trees in the center of Sendai with about 600,000 light bulbs, began on the night of the 18th.

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Mobile phones Hyogo / Tottori / Niigata Heavy snowfall makes it difficult to connect

2020-12-18 22:33:00
Due to heavy snowfall, it is difficult to connect to mobile phones in some areas on the Sea of ​​Japan side.

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Saku Nagano 4 dead Fire 1 is a 10-year-old boy Is the fire source a stove?

2020-12-18 22:13:00
In Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, a house was burned down and four suspected children were found dead, one of whom was identified as a 10-year-old boy living in the house. An oil stove was found in the burnt area on the first floor, and police are investigating it as a possible source of fire.

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Tennis Kei Nishikori Married to a former model woman

2020-12-18 22:12:00
It turns out that tennis player Kei Nishikori married a woman he was dating this month.

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Yamanashi Prefecture New Corona 1 dead, 6 new infections confirmed

2020-12-18 22:08:00
Yamanashi Prefecture announced on the 17th that a man in his 80s who had been hospitalized at a medical institution in the prefecture had died after being confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. It also announced that it has confirmed that a total of 6 men and women have been newly infected. A total of 473 people have been confirmed infected in the prefecture.

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Seismic intensity 5 lower in Toshima, Tokyo No tsunami

2020-12-18 21:28:00
Earthquakes have been occurring one after another in the northern part of the Izu Islands since 6 pm on the 18th. In the earthquake after 6:00 pm, we have observed shaking with a seismic intensity of less than 5 on Toshima in the Izu Islands, and we need to be careful because there is a risk that earthquakes will continue in the future.

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Influenza 57 people nationwide in a week, significantly less than usual

2020-12-18 21:22:00
Regarding influenza, which is feared to be a simultaneous epidemic with the new coronavirus, the number of cases reported in the week up to 13th of this month was 57 nationwide, which is significantly lower than usual. The National Institute of Infectious Diseases is calling for continued attention to future epidemics, although there are no signs of an epidemic yet.

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Influenza 57 people nationwide in a week, significantly less than usual

2020-12-18 21:22:00
Regarding influenza, which is feared to be a simultaneous epidemic with the new coronavirus, the number of cases reported in the week up to 13th of this month was 57 nationwide, which is significantly lower than usual. The National Institute of Infectious Diseases is calling for continued attention to future epidemics, although there are no signs of an epidemic yet.

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Seismic intensity 4 in Toshima, Tokyo No worries about tsunami

2020-12-18 21:21:00
At around 8:36 pm on the 18th, there was an earthquake observing shaking with a seismic intensity of 4 on Toshima in the Izu Islands. There is no need to worry about the tsunami caused by this earthquake.

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Residential area collapse "Construction is likely to be one of the factors" East Nippon Expressway

2020-12-18 21:20:00
This October, the East Nippon Expressway, which is constructing a road underground near the site, held a meeting on the 18th regarding the depression and cavity found in the residential area of ​​Chofu City, Tokyo, and the cause was the excavation work of the tunnel. We announced the analysis result that it is estimated that there is a high possibility of being one.

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Niigata Kan-etsu Expressway up 260 cars stuck on the 19th morning snow removal aiming to resume traffic

2020-12-18 21:03:00
Due to heavy snowfall on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, it has been stuck up since the 16th. According to the East Nippon Expressway, at 7:00 pm, about 260 cars were stuck, so we would like to proceed with snow removal and resume traffic on the site on the morning of the 19th.

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Saitama Prefecture New Corona A maximum of 201 people per day Confirmed infection A total of 11,287 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 20:50:00
According to Saitama Prefecture, on the 18th, 201 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The number of confirmed infections per day in Saitama Prefecture exceeded 200 for the first time, surpassing 199 on the 12th of this month, a record high.

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Development of cruise missiles that can attack from outside the enemy's range Cabinet decision

2020-12-18 20:47:00
The government should develop a "stand-off missile" that can attack from outside the enemy's range, while not directly touching the possession of the ability to block ballistic missiles even within the opponent's territory over a new policy on missile prevention. Was decided by the Cabinet. The Cabinet decision also includes the construction of two new Aegis ships as an alternative to the abandoned Aegis Ashore.

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Development of cruise missiles that can attack from outside the enemy's range Cabinet decision

2020-12-18 20:47:00
The government should develop a "stand-off missile" that can attack from outside the enemy's range, while not directly touching the possession of the ability to block ballistic missiles even within the opponent's territory over a new policy on missile prevention. Was decided by the Cabinet. The Cabinet decision also includes the construction of two new Aegis ships as an alternative to the abandoned Aegis Ashore.

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JR Yokohama Line and Keihin Tohoku Line resume operation

2020-12-18 20:45:00
The JR Yokohama Line was suspended on the up and down lines between Higashi-Kanagawa Station and Hachioji Station in Yokohama City to check the signal status, but it resumed operation at 8:30 pm. In addition, the up and down lines between Omiya Station and Ofuna Station on the JR Keihin Tohoku Line, which had been suspended due to this effect, resumed operation at 8:25 pm.

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Ski resort male employee died in a snow-packed car Akita Kitaakita

2020-12-18 20:19:00
On the afternoon of the 18th, on the slopes of a ski resort in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, a man who was in a snow-packed car fell from the car and died when his left foot was caught in a caterpillar.

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Saga Prefecture New Corona A total of 2 people confirmed infection A total of 405 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 19:58:00
According to Saga Prefecture, it was confirmed on the 18th that one person was infected with the new coronavirus. The infection was confirmed in a man in his 50s in Karatsu City. After that, one more person was found to be infected. A total of two people were confirmed to be infected on the 18th, bringing the total number of infected people in Saga Prefecture to 405.

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Niigata Kan-etsu Expressway 370 cars stuck on the 19th morning Snow removal aiming to resume traffic

2020-12-18 19:57:00
Due to heavy snowfall on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, it has been stuck up since the 16th. According to the East Nippon Expressway, as of 6:00 pm, about 370 cars were stuck, so we would like to proceed with snow removal and resume traffic on the site on the morning of the 19th.

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Niigata Kan-etsu Expressway 370 cars stuck on the 19th morning Snow removal aiming to resume traffic

2020-12-18 19:57:00
Due to heavy snowfall on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, it has been stuck up since the 16th. According to the East Nippon Expressway, as of 6:00 pm, about 370 cars were stuck, so we would like to proceed with snow removal and resume traffic on the site on the morning of the 19th.

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Tokyo Fire Department Fire Chief Infects New Corona Infection Deputy Director Acts

2020-12-18 19:52:00
It was discovered that Toshio Ando, ​​the head of the Tokyo Fire Department, was infected with the new coronavirus.

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Ski resort male employee caught in a snow-packed car, heavy Akita Kitaakita

2020-12-18 19:51:00
On the afternoon of the 18th, on the slopes of a ski resort in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, a male employee riding a snow-packed car was caught in a caterpillar and fell, leaving him unconscious.

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JR Keihin Tohoku Line between Omiya and Ofuna Northbound Southbound Driving suspension

2020-12-18 19:44:00
The JR Keihin-Tohoku Line is not operating between Omiya Station and Ofuna Station for both north and south due to the effect of checking the signal status on the Yokohama Line.

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Dispose of TBS subsidiary as "no basis" for equipment promotion to lose weight on mail order program

2020-12-18 19:41:00
To a subsidiary of TBS Holdings, which sold a device that gives electrical stimulation to muscles, advertised on a TV shopping program that "the lower abdomen is minus 8.5 cm" so that it can be easily thinned by just hitting it on the stomach and operating it. , The Consumer Affairs Agency has taken administrative measures to prevent recurrence, saying that there is no basis for advertising.

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Tokyo New Corona 4 dead, 664 new infections confirmed

2020-12-18 19:36:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on the 18th that it has confirmed that 664 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo. It also revealed that four people who were confirmed to be infected died.

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Tokyo New Corona 4 dead, 664 new infections confirmed

2020-12-18 19:36:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on the 18th that it has confirmed that 664 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo. It also revealed that four people who were confirmed to be infected died.

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[Domestic infection] 29 new coronas died 2826 confirmed infection 18th 19:00

2020-12-18 19:34:00
On the 18th, 2826 cases have been announced nationwide so far. In addition, 13 people in Hokkaido, 5 people in Kanagawa prefecture, 2 people in Hyogo prefecture, 2 people in Iwate prefecture, 2 people in Nagano prefecture, 1 person in Yamanashi prefecture, 1 person in Gifu prefecture, 1 person in Tochigi prefecture, Fukushima A total of 29 people were announced, one in the prefecture and one in Gunma prefecture. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 193,754, including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 194,466. A total of 2835 people have died, including 2822 people infected in the country and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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Tokyo New Corona “Domestic Infection” Increases This time around twice the second wave

2020-12-18 19:27:00
In Tokyo, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is increasing in the home, and the summary of the city is that the spread of this infection is about twice that of the summer when the second wave was coming. understood.

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Tokyo New Corona “Domestic Infection” Increases This time around twice the second wave

2020-12-18 19:27:00
In Tokyo, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is increasing in the home, and the summary of the city is that the spread of this infection is about twice that of the summer when the second wave was coming. understood.

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New Corona Vaccine Instructed to prepare for inoculation in late February Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2020-12-18 19:18:00
The vaccine of the new coronavirus, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, to begin the vaccination to health care workers to the prospect of the end of February next year, it found that an instruction to establish a system to local governments. The elderly to the prospect of the end of March, other people's policy is to ensure the vaccination system in April.

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Established "Beyond 5G Promotion Consortium" Industry-academia-government collaboration for next-generation communications

2020-12-18 19:12:00
Amid intensifying development competition in each country over next-generation communication standards such as 6G and Beyond 5G, a new organization created by Japanese industry, academia and government was established, and we confirmed the policy of strengthening cooperation in business development.

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Pfizer Corona Vaccine Application for Approval in Japan Conclusion at the earliest in February

2020-12-18 19:11:00
Pfizer, a major American pharmaceutical company, has applied for approval from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the 18th for the use of the new coronavirus vaccine in Japan. This is the first time that an application for approval of the new coronavirus vaccine has been submitted in Japan, and it is expected that it will be decided whether or not to approve it as early as February.

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Pfizer Corona Vaccine Application for Approval in Japan Conclusion at the earliest in February

2020-12-18 19:11:00
Pfizer, a major American pharmaceutical company, has applied for approval from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the 18th for the use of the new coronavirus vaccine in Japan. This is the first time that an application for approval of the new coronavirus vaccine has been submitted in Japan, and it is expected that it will be decided whether or not to approve it as early as February.

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Bank of Japan Decides to Maintain Large-Scale Monetary Easing Monetary Policy Meeting

2020-12-18 19:08:00
At the monetary policy meeting held until the 18th, the Bank of Japan decided to maintain the current large-scale monetary easing measures. In addition, given the re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection, we have decided to extend the deadline for financing support measures for affected companies for half a year from the end of March next year.

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Hiroshima New Corona Confirmed infection on the 18th total 82 people in total 2110 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 19:00:00
Hiroshima Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that 14 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Hatsukaichi City and Fuchu Town. With this, the number of confirmed infections in Hiroshima Prefecture on the 18th was 82, bringing the total to 2110.

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Considering shared use of interim storage facility in Aomori Mutsu City Communicated to the Mayor of Mutsu

2020-12-18 18:59:00
The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan, which is made by a major electric power company, wants to consider the "interim storage facility" in Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, which temporarily stores spent nuclear fuel from nuclear power plants, for shared use with electric power companies. I conveyed my thoughts to Mayor Miyashita of Mutsu City.

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Fukuoka Prefecture New Corona 139 new infections confirmed 100 more for 3 consecutive days

2020-12-18 18:51:00
Fukuoka Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 139 people in the prefecture were infected with the new coronavirus. The number of infected people per day exceeds 100 for the third consecutive day. The breakdown is 102 in Fukuoka City and 16 in Kitakyushu City.

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Toyama Prefecture New Corona Newly confirmed 3 infections A total of 487 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 18:45:00
Toyama Prefecture announced that it has been newly confirmed that a total of three men and women in their 20s and women in their 50s living in Toyama City are infected with the new coronavirus. With this, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in Toyama Prefecture is 487.

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18th to 20th Snow intensifies in the center of the mountains in Tohoku and Hokuriku Be careful

2020-12-18 18:44:00
As the strong cold air moves south again, it is expected that the snow will intensify from the night of the 18th to the Sunday of the 20th, mainly along the mountains of Tohoku and Hokuriku. There is a risk that the amount of snow will increase further along the mountains in Niigata and Gunma prefectures, which have become record heavy snowfalls, and it is necessary to pay close attention to avalanches and accidents during snowfall, as well as the impact on traffic. When traveling by car, wear winter tires or chains and drive carefully.

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Mitsui OSK Lines stranded accident Summarize recurrence prevention measures such as accident causes and strengthening education

2020-12-18 18:33:00
Regarding the accident where a cargo ship ran off the coast of Mauritius, an island country in the Indian Ocean, MOL, which was chartering the ship, said that the cause of the accident was presumed that the necessary sea map was not provided on board. We have summarized measures to prevent recurrence, such as strengthening staff education.

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Kagoshima Prefecture New Corona New 6 people confirmed infection A total of 868 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 18:32:00
Kagoshima Prefecture and Kagoshima City announced on the 18th that six new cases of new coronavirus infection have been confirmed so far. Newly confirmed infections were women in their 40s and 50s in Kagoshima City, men and women in their 60s, women in their 50s in Aira City, and men in their 60s in Setouchi Town. This brings the number of infected people confirmed in the prefecture to 868.

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Ibaraki Prefecture New Corona 17 people Confirmed infection 2098 people in total in the prefecture

2020-12-18 18:27:00
On the 18th, Ibaraki Prefecture and Mito City announced confirmation of infection with the new coronavirus in 17 new people. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in Ibaraki Prefecture to 2098.

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Prime Minister Suga “To bring the economy to the level before the spread of corona infection within the next fiscal year”

2020-12-18 18:24:00
At the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy of the government, it was reported that the outlook for the economic growth rate for the next fiscal year was revised upward, and Prime Minister Suga said that the economy would be restored to the level before the spread of the new coronavirus by the end of the next fiscal year. Emphasized the idea of ​​implementing this at an early stage.

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Prime Minister Suga “To bring the economy to the level before the spread of corona infection within the next fiscal year”

2020-12-18 18:24:00
At the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy of the government, it was reported that the outlook for the economic growth rate for the next fiscal year was revised upward, and Prime Minister Suga said that the economy would be restored to the level before the spread of the new coronavirus by the end of the next fiscal year. Emphasized the idea of ​​implementing this at an early stage.

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Gunma Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 48 people confirmed infection 1867 people in total in the prefecture

2020-12-18 18:23:00
Gunma Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 48 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. In addition, a man in his 80s who was infected and hospitalized died on the 18th. It means that there was an underlying illness. The number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is now 1867, of which 29 have died.

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Tamaki is elected in the Democratic Party for the People's representative election Extraordinary party convention

2020-12-18 18:22:00
In the Democratic Party for the People's representative election, the members of the Diet voted on the 18th, and as a result of voting together with the votes of the party members, Tamaki was elected.

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Osaka Prefecture New Corona New 309 people confirmed infection Over 300 people for 4 consecutive days

2020-12-18 18:21:00
Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 309 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. More than 300 infected people have been confirmed in Osaka prefecture for 4 consecutive days. As a result, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 26,476.

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Zama 9 murder case Shiraishi's attorney appeals against the death sentence

2020-12-18 18:08:00
On the 18th, a lawyer of defendant Takahiro Shiraishi, who was sentenced to death by the Tachikawa branch of the Tokyo District Court for killing nine men and women in Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, appealed the decision. In the first instance, the defendant stated that he would not appeal, and future measures will be watched.

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Year-end and New Year domestic air flights Canceled just before one after another Reservation is half of last year

2020-12-18 18:05:00
Due to a series of last-minute cancellations due to the suspension of "Go To Travel," reservations for domestic flights during the year-end and New Year holidays have dropped significantly to about half of the same period last year.

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Year-end and New Year domestic air flights Canceled just before one after another Reservation is half of last year

2020-12-18 18:05:00
Due to a series of last-minute cancellations due to the suspension of "Go To Travel," reservations for domestic flights during the year-end and New Year holidays have dropped significantly to about half of the same period last year.

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Yen exchange rate Small price movement

2020-12-18 18:02:00
On the 18th, the yen exchange rate on the Tokyo foreign exchange market showed a slight movement against the dollar.

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Corona Vaccine Pfizer Approval Application “Highest Priority Examination” Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare

2020-12-18 18:01:00
Following Pfizer, a major American pharmaceutical company, applying for approval of the new coronavirus vaccine to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for the first time in Japan, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura immediately confirmed the safety and efficacy and proceeded with the examination with the highest priority. I showed my idea to go.

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Kanagawa Prefecture Corona 5 deaths 295 confirmed infection second highest in the past

2020-12-18 18:00:00
In Kanagawa Prefecture, a new confirmation of infection with the new coronavirus was announced on the 18th for a total of 295 people. The number of daily infection confirmation announcements was 319, the second highest after the record high on the 17th. Meanwhile, a total of five deaths were announced, including men and women in their 70s and 90s who had been confirmed infected. According to NHK's summary, the total number of infected people announced in the prefecture is 16,297, of which 235 have died.

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Liberal Democratic Party, General Manager of Constitutional Amendment Promotion Headquarters

2020-12-18 17:59:00
Regarding the constitutional amendment, Eto, the head of the Constitutional Amendment Promotion Headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party, expressed his intention to forgo the compilation of the four items of the amendment bill within the year, such as "clarification of the Self-Defense Forces".

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Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department police officer Disciplinary action to remove cash from the luggage of seven colleagues

2020-12-18 17:58:00
A 25-year-old police officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was sentenced to suspension for withdrawing a total of more than 90,000 yen in cash from the luggage of seven colleagues. "I didn't want to spend my money as much as possible," he said.

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JR East last train advance The timetable revision will be released on the website from March 13, next year

2020-12-18 17:57:00
JR East has decided to advance the time of the last train on 18 routes in the Tokyo metropolitan area from March 13th next year, and has released the details of the timetable revision on its website.

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Saitama Prefecture New Corona Record Number of 201 Infection Confirmed Total 11,287 in Saitama Prefecture

2020-12-18 17:54:00
According to Saitama Prefecture, on the 18th, 201 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The number of confirmed infections per day in Saitama Prefecture exceeded 200 for the first time, surpassing 199 on the 12th of this month, a new record high. A total of 11,287 people have been announced as infected in the prefecture.

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Kyoto Corona 79 people confirmed infection 3rd most in the past 3638 people in total

2020-12-18 17:51:00
Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 79 people, the third largest number ever, were infected with the new coronavirus. The number of infected people in Kyoto Prefecture has reached 3,638.

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Kumamoto New Corona Infection confirmed by 21 new people A total of 1398 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 17:45:00
In Kumamoto Prefecture, it was announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that a total of 21 men and women in their teens to 40s were infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was confirmed in 16 people in Kumamoto City, and 1 person each in Yatsushiro City, Minamata City, Uki City, Uto City, and Kikuyo Town. With this, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 1398.

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Nagano Prefecture New Corona 2 dead 10 people Infection confirmed 1023 in total in the prefecture

2020-12-18 17:44:00
Nagano Prefecture announced that it has been newly confirmed that a total of two men in their 40s and women in their 60s who live in the prefecture are infected with the new coronavirus. On the 18th, Nagano City revealed the infection of eight men and women living in the city, and the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture was 1023.

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Shiga New Corona Newly confirmed 9 people infected in total 903 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 17:38:00
Shiga Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that nine new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. A total of 903 people were confirmed to be infected in Shiga Prefecture.

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Gifu Prefecture New Corona 53 people confirmed to be infected Second most in the past

2020-12-18 17:37:00
Gifu Prefecture and Gifu City have announced that 53 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The number of infected people announced on the 1st in Gifu Prefecture is the second highest in the past, after 55 on the 12th of this month. A total of 1682 people have been confirmed to be infected in Gifu prefecture.

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Okinawa Prefecture Corona 32 people confirmed infection 4 people infected in total 4926 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 17:30:00
Okinawa Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 32 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. In addition, since the four people who had already been announced as infected people were duplicated, they were deleted from the cumulative total of infected people, and the total number of infected people confirmed in the prefecture was 4,926.

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Miyazaki Prefecture New Corona 12 new cases confirmed infection A total of 646 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 17:28:00
In Miyazaki Prefecture, it was announced on the 18th that 12 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in Miyazaki City. With this, the number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 646.

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Wakayama Prefecture New Corona New Corona Confirmed Infection to a Total of 572 People in the Prefecture

2020-12-18 17:26:00
Wakayama Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was newly confirmed that two men in their 50s and 80s were infected with the new coronavirus. As a result, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in Wakayama Prefecture is 572.

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Hyogo Prefecture New Corona 2 dead 128 people Infection confirmed 7974 people in total in the prefecture

2020-12-18 17:25:00
Hyogo Prefecture announced on the 18th that two people had died after being confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. In Hyogo prefecture, 130 people have died from being infected with the new coronavirus.

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Nagasaki 2 new cases confirmed infection 354 people in total in the prefecture

2020-12-18 17:18:00
Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, announced that it has been newly confirmed that a man in his twenties living in the city is infected with the new coronavirus. In addition, Nagasaki Prefecture announced that an infection was confirmed in one person in his 60s living in Nagayo Town, whose gender and occupation were not disclosed.

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Nara 24 new infections confirmed 1563 in total in the prefecture

2020-12-18 17:13:00
Nara Prefecture and Nara City announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 24 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. A total of 1563 people have been confirmed to be infected in Nara Prefecture.

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Kan-etsu Expressway "Still about 670 stuck and want to resume tomorrow morning" East Nippon Expressway

2020-12-18 17:03:00
In response to the fact that cars have been stuck on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture since the 16th due to heavy snow, President Toru Obata of the East Nippon Expressway held a press conference and said, "As of 3:00 pm, about 670 cars are still stuck. I want to get rid of the stalemate, remove the snow, and resume traffic tomorrow morning. "

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Discriminatory remarks to students dispose of teachers Family members inspect new corona Mie

2020-12-18 17:02:00
A prefectural board of education said that a teacher in his 40s working at a high school in Mie Prefecture made a discriminatory remark to a student with a family who had been tested for the new coronavirus, saying, "I will wear a mask because you came." The meeting decided on the 18th to dispose of written advice.

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Hokkaido New Corona 141 people confirmed infection A total of 11,930 people in Hokkaido

2020-12-18 17:01:00
Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, announced that 15 new residents of the city have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.

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Mie Prefecture New Corona 7 new infections confirmed 1122 people in total in the prefecture

2020-12-18 16:56:00
In Mie Prefecture, it was announced on the 18th that seven new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 1122 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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Ibaraki Prefecture New Corona 13 people confirmed infection In total 2094 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 16:54:00
Ibaraki Prefecture announced on the 18th that it has confirmed that 13 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. So far, a total of 2094 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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Nuclear power plant for more than 40 years since the start of operation Fukui Mihama Town Council agrees to restart

2020-12-18 16:52:00
Regarding Mihama Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 in Fukui Prefecture, which has been in operation for more than 40 years, the local town council of Mihama Town has decided to agree to restart it with a majority of approval as a result of the vote.

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6 companies in the Greater Tokyo area such as JR East Omisoka-New Year's Day Stop driving all night

2020-12-18 16:49:00
Six railway companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area, such as JR East and Tokyo Metro, have decided to cancel all-night operation from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

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6 companies in the Greater Tokyo area such as JR East Omisoka-New Year's Day Stop driving all night

2020-12-18 16:49:00
Six railway companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area, such as JR East and Tokyo Metro, have decided to cancel all-night operation from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

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6 companies in the Greater Tokyo area such as JR East Omisoka-New Year's Day Stop driving all night

2020-12-18 16:49:00
Six railway companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area, such as JR East and Tokyo Metro, have decided to cancel all-night operation from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

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Development of cruise missiles that can attack from outside the enemy's range Cabinet decision

2020-12-18 16:47:00
The government should develop a "stand-off missile" that can attack from outside the enemy's range, while not directly touching the possession of the ability to block ballistic missiles even within the opponent's territory over a new policy on missile prevention. Was decided by the Cabinet. The Cabinet decision also includes the construction of two new Aegis ships as an alternative to the abandoned Aegis Ashore.

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Development of cruise missiles that can attack from outside the enemy's range Cabinet decision

2020-12-18 16:47:00
The government should develop a "stand-off missile" that can attack from outside the enemy's range, while not directly touching the possession of the ability to block ballistic missiles even within the opponent's territory over a new policy on missile prevention. Was decided by the Cabinet. The Cabinet decision also includes the construction of two new Aegis ships as an alternative to the abandoned Aegis Ashore.

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Aichi New Corona 219 confirmed infection A total of 13,755 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 16:44:00
Aichi Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that 219 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in Aichi Prefecture to 13,755.

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Ishikawa New Corona 9 new infections confirmed 947 in total in the prefecture

2020-12-18 16:33:00
Ishikawa Prefecture announced that nine new men and women have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in Ishikawa Prefecture to 9,47.

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One new person confirmed to be infected at the new Corona Hakodate in Hokkaido

2020-12-18 16:32:00
Hakodate City, Hokkaido, announced that it has been confirmed that one new person living in the city is infected with the new coronavirus. The infection was confirmed in a male employee in his 40s. This brings the total number of infected people in Hokkaido to 11,790.

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24 new coronas in Shizuoka prefecture confirmed infection A total of 2325 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 16:09:00
Shizuoka Prefecture and others have announced that 24 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 2325 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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Iwate New Corona 2 dead A total of 14 in the prefecture

2020-12-18 16:08:00
Iwate Prefecture has announced that two elderly patients have been newly confirmed dead among patients infected with the new coronavirus. There are now 14 people who have died in Iwate prefecture. In addition, no new infected persons were announced on the 18th, and 327 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture so far.

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"Sakura wo Miru Kai" social gathering Former Prime Minister Abe will explain in the Diet if the results of the investigation are available

2020-12-18 16:07:00
Mr. Abe told reporters on the morning of the 18th that the Liberal Democratic Party is coordinating to provide an opportunity for former Prime Minister Abe himself to explain in the Diet over the social gathering on the eve of the "cherry blossom viewing party". On the other hand, when the results of the investigation by the prosecutor's office came out, he expressed his intention to explain it to the Diet.

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Pfizer Corona Vaccine Application for Approval in Japan Conclusion at the earliest in February

2020-12-18 16:05:00
Pfizer, a major American pharmaceutical company, has applied for approval from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the 18th for the use of the new coronavirus vaccine in Japan. This is the first time that an application for approval of the new coronavirus vaccine has been submitted in Japan, and it is expected that it will be decided whether or not to approve it as early as February.

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Pfizer Corona Vaccine Application for Approval in Japan Conclusion at the earliest in February

2020-12-18 16:05:00
Pfizer, a major American pharmaceutical company, has applied for approval from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the 18th for the use of the new coronavirus vaccine in Japan. This is the first time that an application for approval of the new coronavirus vaccine has been submitted in Japan, and it is expected that it will be decided whether or not to approve it as early as February.

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Tokyo New Corona “Domestic Infection” Increases This time around twice the second wave

2020-12-18 16:04:00
In Tokyo, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is increasing in the home, and the summary of the city is that the spread of this infection is about twice that of the summer when the second wave was coming. understood.

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Tokyo New Corona “Domestic Infection” Increases This time around twice the second wave

2020-12-18 16:04:00
In Tokyo, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is increasing in the home, and the summary of the city is that the spread of this infection is about twice that of the summer when the second wave was coming. understood.

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[Domestic infection] 9 new coronas died 866 confirmed infection (3:00 pm)

2020-12-18 16:02:00
So far on the 18th, 866 cases have been announced nationwide. In addition, it was announced that a total of 9 people died, 7 in Hokkaido, 1 in Fukushima, and 1 in Nagano. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 191,801 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 192,513. A total of 2815 people died, including 2802 infected people in the country and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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Oita Prefecture New Corona 3 people confirmed infection Total 559 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 15:59:00
Oita Prefecture announced that it has been newly confirmed that three men in Oita City and Beppu City are infected with the new coronavirus. As a result, a total of 559 people have been confirmed infected in the prefecture.

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Amendments to the Liberal Democratic Party's New Corona Special Measures Law, etc. To be submitted to the ordinary Diet session next year

2020-12-18 15:45:00
As the infection of the new coronavirus continues to spread, the Liberal Democratic Party's response headquarters is considering revisions to related laws such as the Special Measures Law, saying that it is necessary to improve the effectiveness of measures such as requesting leave by the prefectural governor, and next year Confirmed the policy of aiming to submit to the ordinary Diet session.

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Stock price modest price movement Topics hit the highest price for the second consecutive day

2020-12-18 15:43:00
Stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 18th were modest.

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Sapporo 75 new infections confirmed 11,865 people in Hokkaido

2020-12-18 15:42:00
The city of Sapporo has announced that 75 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.

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Tokyo New Corona New 664 people confirmed infection Over 600 people for 3 consecutive days

2020-12-18 15:28:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on the 18th that it has confirmed that 664 new people are infected with the new coronavirus in the preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm. The number of confirmed infections per day exceeds 600 for the third consecutive day.

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Tokyo New Corona New 664 people confirmed infection Over 600 people for 3 consecutive days

2020-12-18 15:28:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on the 18th that it has confirmed that 664 new people are infected with the new coronavirus in the preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm. The number of confirmed infections per day exceeds 600 for the third consecutive day.

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Samples collected by Hayabusa2 At least 5.4g Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita

2020-12-18 15:26:00
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita revealed that the sample collected by the Japanese spacecraft "Hayabusa2", which seems to belong to the asteroid "Ryugu", weighs at least 5.4 grams, which is more than 50 times higher than the target.

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About 10% of poultry farms nationwide do not comply with national hygiene management standards

2020-12-18 15:24:00
Since last month, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has requested inspections from poultry farms nationwide in response to the unprecedented pace of bird flu outbreaks at poultry farms in western Japan. It was found that the national hygiene management standards were not observed regarding disinfection when entering the area and installation of nets to prevent the invasion of wild animals.

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New Corona Stage and music officials request continued support from Prime Minister Suga

2020-12-18 15:23:00
As the infection of the new coronavirus continues to spread, industry officials such as the stage and music met with Prime Minister Suga and asked for continuous support, saying that the self-restraint of performances is expected to significantly reduce sales. It was.

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Hiroshima City 57 new infections confirmed 2087 in total in the prefecture

2020-12-18 15:15:00
Hiroshima City has announced that 57 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.

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Kagoshima Mageshima Sea Area Boring Survey Permission Revocation Requested

2020-12-18 15:14:00
It is illegal for the governor of the prefecture to allow some local fishermen to conduct a boring survey in the surrounding waters over Mageshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, where training facilities for US forces in Japan are planned to be relocated. I have filed a lawsuit seeking cancellation.

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Kagoshima Mageshima Sea Area Boring Survey Permission Revocation Requested

2020-12-18 15:14:00
It is illegal for the governor of the prefecture to allow some local fishermen to conduct a boring survey in the surrounding waters over Mageshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, where training facilities for US forces in Japan are planned to be relocated. I have filed a lawsuit seeking cancellation.

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Nagano City 8 new infections confirmed 1021 in total in the prefecture

2020-12-18 15:06:00
Nagano City announced that it has newly confirmed that eight men and women in their 20s and 80s living in the city are infected with the new coronavirus.

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Yamaguchi Prefecture New Corona 5 people confirmed infection A total of 453 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 15:05:00
Yamaguchi Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that five men and women in their 50s and 70s living in Yamaguchi City, Nagato City, Hofu City, and Kudamatsu City have been infected with the new coronavirus.

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Niigata Kan-etsu Expressway uphill stuck about 1000 cars or heavy snow

2020-12-18 15:02:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, where cars have been stuck since the 16th due to heavy snowfall, the downhill stuck was resolved on the morning of the 18th, but the uphill is still stuck. The East Nippon Expressway explained that 68 cars were stuck in the morning, but when I checked the cars that had been evacuated to tunnels etc. after that, it seems that about 1000 cars were stuck. I understand, and I am in a hurry to resolve it.

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The ideal way of the science council Government's thoughts to be communicated next week

2020-12-18 15:01:00
Regarding the ideal state of the Science Council of Japan, Minister for Science and Technology Inoue will meet with Chairman Kajita of the Science Council of Japan next week and have announced a policy to directly convey the idea of ​​the government.

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To consider measures to establish a working group by digitizing in the field of disaster prevention Cabinet Office

2020-12-18 14:54:00
In the midst of a series of natural disasters, the Cabinet Office will set up a working group to consider digitization in the field of disaster prevention, and will consider measures for prompt rescue, support for disaster victims, and measures for disaster prevention measures in advance. I did.

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To consider measures to establish a working group by digitizing in the field of disaster prevention Cabinet Office

2020-12-18 14:54:00
In the midst of a series of natural disasters, the Cabinet Office will set up a working group to consider digitization in the field of disaster prevention, and will consider measures for prompt rescue, support for disaster victims, and measures for disaster prevention measures in advance. I did.

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Suspected dispatch of former trainees whose period of stay has expired Documents sent to a temporary staffing agency

2020-12-18 14:50:00
In the case where employees of a staffing agency's sales office in Chiba Prefecture were arrested and prosecuted for dispatching former technical intern trainees from Vietnam whose period of stay had expired, the police were fully aware of the illegal dispatch. I sent documents to the company as a corporation on suspicion of promoting illegal employment, saying that I had not taken any corrective measures.

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Poultry farms in western Japan Bird flu one after another National Governors' Association requests support

2020-12-18 14:47:00
Following a series of avian influenza virus detections at poultry farms in western Japan, the National Governors' Association requested the government to provide financial support to poultry farmers.

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Next fighter development Support from Lockheed Martin of the United States Ministry of Defense

2020-12-18 14:43:00
Regarding the development of the next fighter that will succeed the F2 fighter of the Air Self-Defense Force, the Ministry of Defense has announced that it will receive support from Lockheed Martin of the United States, which has a track record of developing F35 fighter with high stealth. did.

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Special medical fees for all patients will be added to support medical institutions

2020-12-18 14:41:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to specially add medical fees paid to medical institutions for all patients for half a year from April next year in order to thoroughly implement preventive measures against infection with the new coronavirus in the medical field. I did.

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Special medical fees for all patients will be added to support medical institutions

2020-12-18 14:41:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to specially add medical fees paid to medical institutions for all patients for half a year from April next year in order to thoroughly implement preventive measures against infection with the new coronavirus in the medical field. I did.

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Prime Minister Suga "Promptly enact the budget for next year"

2020-12-18 14:35:00
Regarding the budget for Reiwa 3 next year, Prime Minister Suga said at the government-ruling party policy council that it was a budget for steadily implementing measures against the new coronavirus and the realization of a green society that will be the driving force for the next growth. At the ordinary session of the Diet next year, he expressed his intention to aim for a prompt establishment.

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Okayama New Corona 9 people confirmed infection A total of 911 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 14:32:00
Okayama City announced that it has been confirmed that nine men and women in the city are newly infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in Okayama Prefecture to 911.

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Manual published by local governments to abolish seals Kono Regulatory Reform Minister

2020-12-18 14:32:00
Mr. Kono, the minister in charge of regulatory reform, published a manual for local governments to promote the abolition of stamping of administrative procedures, and expressed his intention to continue working in cooperation with local governments to improve the convenience of the people. It was.

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Joint use of "interim storage facility" Country is also actively involved Kajiyama Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

2020-12-18 14:30:00
The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan, which is made by a major electric power company, has indicated that it would like to consider joint use of the "interim storage facility" that is under construction in Aomori Prefecture as a countermeasure for spent nuclear fuel accumulated in nuclear power plants. At a press conference on the 18th, the Minister of Industry emphasized the idea that the country will be actively involved, saying that local understanding is important.

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Joint use of "interim storage facility" Country is also actively involved Kajiyama Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

2020-12-18 14:30:00
The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan, which is made by a major electric power company, has indicated that it would like to consider joint use of the "interim storage facility" that is under construction in Aomori Prefecture as a countermeasure for spent nuclear fuel accumulated in nuclear power plants. At a press conference on the 18th, the Minister of Industry emphasized the idea that the country will be actively involved, saying that local understanding is important.

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Ehime New Corona 2 new infections confirmed 374 in total in the prefecture

2020-12-18 14:27:00
Ehime Prefecture has announced that it has been confirmed that two new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 374 people were confirmed infected in Ehime Prefecture.

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Nishinoshima Volcanic activity declines Reduced range requiring caution Japan Meteorological Agency

2020-12-18 14:26:00
Regarding Nishinoshima in the Ogasawara Islands, the Japan Meteorological Agency has said that eruptions have not been confirmed and volcanic activity has declined since late August, and after continuing warnings around the crater, it is generally necessary to be cautious. It has been reduced from 2.5 kg to approximately 1.5 kg.

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NTT DoCoMo 5G large-capacity rate plan 1000 yen price cut from April next year

2020-12-18 14:23:00
NTT DoCoMo has officially announced that it will reduce the price of a large-capacity rate plan that can use the new communication standard 5G among the current rate plans by 1000 yen. We are still considering price reductions for plans with more users and less data capacity.

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After the night of the 18th, pay close attention to heavy snow again in the center of the mountains in Tohoku and Hokuriku.

2020-12-18 14:22:00
As the strong cold air moves south again, it is expected that snow will intensify mainly along the mountains of Tohoku and Hokuriku after the night of the 18th. There is a risk of increased snowfall along the mountains in Niigata and Gunma prefectures, which have record heavy snowfalls, so it is necessary to pay close attention to avalanches and accidents during snowfall, as well as impacts on traffic.

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After the night of the 18th, pay close attention to heavy snow again in the center of the mountains in Tohoku and Hokuriku.

2020-12-18 14:22:00
As the strong cold air moves south again, it is expected that snow will intensify mainly along the mountains of Tohoku and Hokuriku after the night of the 18th. There is a risk of increased snowfall along the mountains in Niigata and Gunma prefectures, which have record heavy snowfalls, so it is necessary to pay close attention to avalanches and accidents during snowfall, as well as impacts on traffic.

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Japan Airlines flight attendants reveal how they work at the company they are seconded to

2020-12-18 14:19:00
Japan Airlines is sending 600 employees a day to an outside company as a measure to protect employment while severe management continues due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and on the 18th, flight attendants are seconded to the company. The state of working has been released.

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University common test "implemented as planned" Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita

2020-12-18 13:44:00
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita reiterated the idea of ​​taking measures to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus and implementing it as planned for the "university admission common test", which took less than a month to be implemented. I called on him to apply for a follow-up exam without overdoing it.

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University common test "implemented as planned" Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita

2020-12-18 13:44:00
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita reiterated the idea of ​​taking measures to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus and implementing it as planned for the "university admission common test", which took less than a month to be implemented. I called on him to apply for a follow-up exam without overdoing it.

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University common test "implemented as planned" Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita

2020-12-18 13:44:00
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita reiterated the idea of ​​taking measures to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus and implementing it as planned for the "university admission common test", which took less than a month to be implemented. I called on him to apply for a follow-up exam without overdoing it.

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Okayama Prefecture New Corona Kurashiki confirmed 9 infections A total of 902 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 13:42:00
Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, announced that it has been confirmed that nine men and women living in the city are newly infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Okayama Prefecture to 902.

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Increased cyber attacks Calling management to take company-wide response Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

2020-12-18 13:41:00
While working from home is spreading due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said at a press conference that the damage caused by cyber attacks targeting external connection services was reported company-wide. I called for a good response.

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Increased cyber attacks Calling management to take company-wide response Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

2020-12-18 13:41:00
While working from home is spreading due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said at a press conference that the damage caused by cyber attacks targeting external connection services was reported company-wide. I called for a good response.

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Minister of Economic Revitalization Nishimura "Cooperation to avoid a state of emergency"

2020-12-18 13:32:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Mr. Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, said, "In Tokyo, the number of new positives was the highest ever and has remained at a high level nationwide. If the infection spreads, Stronger measures will be needed. " On top of that, "The government subcommittee also made a recommendation to forgo the year-end party and New Year's party for a large number of people and consider holding them online, and to carefully consider the year-end and New Year holidays, including postponement. I would like to ask for the cooperation of businesses and the public in order to avoid situations that would declare a state of emergency. "

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Niigata New Corona Infection confirmed by 3 new people in Niigata City Total 424 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 13:31:00
Niigata City announced that it has confirmed that a total of three men and women in their 20s and 30s are infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 424 people have been confirmed infected in Niigata Prefecture.

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Beware of "economy class syndrome" and "exhaust gas" when stuck

2020-12-18 13:29:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway, I've been stuck for a long time, and I've been in the car for a long time. It is "economy class syndrome" and "exhaust gas" that need attention.

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Beware of "economy class syndrome" and "exhaust gas" when stuck

2020-12-18 13:29:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway, I've been stuck for a long time, and I've been in the car for a long time. It is "economy class syndrome" and "exhaust gas" that need attention.

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Construction asbestos proceedings National liability confirmed, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura apologizes

2020-12-18 13:27:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura reported in a class proceeding in which former workers who inhaled asbestos at a construction site and became ill with lungs complained of health hazards, and the decision that the government was liable for compensation was confirmed. At the meeting, he apologized, "I feel responsible and would like to deeply apologize," and expressed his intention to consider how to rescue the victims.

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Construction asbestos proceedings National liability confirmed, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura apologizes

2020-12-18 13:27:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura reported in a class proceeding in which former workers who inhaled asbestos at a construction site and became ill with lungs complained of health hazards, and the decision that the government was liable for compensation was confirmed. At the meeting, he apologized, "I feel responsible and would like to deeply apologize," and expressed his intention to consider how to rescue the victims.

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Decided basic policy for IR development "Ensuring fairness and transparency" Prime Minister

2020-12-18 13:23:00
The government has decided on a basic policy for the development of IR = integrated resort facilities including casinos, and Prime Minister Suga will steadily proceed with necessary preparations while ensuring fairness and transparency and gaining the understanding of the public. I instructed the relevant ministers.

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Okayama Prefecture New Corona 8 people confirmed infection A total of 893 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 13:18:00
Okayama Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that eight men and women living in Maniwa City and other areas are newly infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in Okayama Prefecture to 893.

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JR East Omisoka-New Year's Day Stop driving all night with the new Corona

2020-12-18 13:14:00
JR East has decided to stop driving all night from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

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JR East Omisoka-New Year's Day Stop driving all night with the new Corona

2020-12-18 13:14:00
JR East has decided to stop driving all night from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

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Elementary school class 35 students or less Policy "Cost-effectiveness verification" Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister

2020-12-18 13:07:00
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Aso said that the quality of education will be reduced to 35 or less in one class of public elementary schools over the next five years in order to realize a small class of mathematics. He emphasized the idea that it would be necessary to verify the effect to improve it.

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Elementary school class 35 students or less Policy "Cost-effectiveness verification" Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister

2020-12-18 13:07:00
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Aso said that the quality of education will be reduced to 35 or less in one class of public elementary schools over the next five years in order to realize a small class of mathematics. He emphasized the idea that it would be necessary to verify the effect to improve it.

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Development of cruise missiles that can attack from outside the enemy's range Cabinet decision

2020-12-18 12:40:00
The government should develop a "stand-off missile" that can attack from outside the enemy's range, while not directly touching the possession of the ability to block ballistic missiles even within the opponent's territory over a new policy on missile prevention. Was decided by the Cabinet. The Cabinet decision also includes the construction of two new Aegis ships as an alternative to the abandoned Aegis Ashore.

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Development of cruise missiles that can attack from outside the enemy's range Cabinet decision

2020-12-18 12:40:00
The government should develop a "stand-off missile" that can attack from outside the enemy's range, while not directly touching the possession of the ability to block ballistic missiles even within the opponent's territory over a new policy on missile prevention. Was decided by the Cabinet. The Cabinet decision also includes the construction of two new Aegis ships as an alternative to the abandoned Aegis Ashore.

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"Sakura wo Miru Kai" social gathering Former Prime Minister Abe will explain in the Diet if the results of the investigation are available

2020-12-18 12:37:00
Mr. Abe told reporters on the morning of the 18th that the Liberal Democratic Party is coordinating to provide an opportunity for former Prime Minister Abe himself to explain in the Diet over the social gathering on the eve of the "cherry blossom viewing party". On the other hand, when the results of the investigation by the prosecutor's office came out, he expressed his intention to explain it to the Diet.

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Bank of Japan Decides to Maintain Large-Scale Monetary Easing Monetary Policy Meeting

2020-12-18 12:33:00
At the monetary policy meeting held until the 18th, the Bank of Japan decided to maintain the current large-scale monetary easing measures. In addition, given that the new coronavirus infection is spreading again, we have decided to extend the deadline for financing support measures for affected companies for half a year from the end of March next year.

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Transfer to mobile phone No fee if you apply online From April next year

2020-12-18 12:26:00
It has been officially decided that the rule that the fee will be free if you complete the procedure online when changing mobile phone contracts will be applied from April next year. The aim is to make it easier to switch contracts and encourage competition in prices and services between mobile phone companies.

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Stock price drops slightly

2020-12-18 12:20:00
The stock price on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 18th has fallen slightly.

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Yamaguchi New Corona 3 new infections confirmed to a total of 448 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 12:16:00
In Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, it was confirmed that a total of three people, a self-employed man in his 40s, a female office worker in his 40s, and a man in his 90s, are infected with the new coronavirus. I announced that. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Yamaguchi Prefecture to 448.

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NTT DoCoMo 5G rate plan 1000 yen price cut from April next year

2020-12-18 12:13:00
NTT DoCoMo has officially announced that it will reduce the price of a large-capacity rate plan that can use the new communication standard 5G by 1000 yen among the current rate plans. We are still considering price reductions for plans with more users and less data capacity.

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NTT DoCoMo 5G rate plan 1000 yen price cut from April next year

2020-12-18 12:13:00
NTT DoCoMo has officially announced that it will reduce the price of a large-capacity rate plan that can use the new communication standard 5G by 1000 yen among the current rate plans. We are still considering price reductions for plans with more users and less data capacity.

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US Pfizer Corona Vaccine Requests "Special Approval" in Japan

2020-12-18 12:11:00
Pfizer, a major American pharmaceutical company, has applied for approval from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the 18th for the use of the new coronavirus vaccine in Japan. It means that we are requesting the application of "special approval" that greatly simplifies the examination. This is the first time that an application for approval has been submitted in Japan for a new coronavirus vaccine.

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US Pfizer Corona Vaccine Requests "Special Approval" in Japan

2020-12-18 12:11:00
Pfizer, a major American pharmaceutical company, has applied for approval from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the 18th for the use of the new coronavirus vaccine in Japan. It means that we are requesting the application of "special approval" that greatly simplifies the examination. This is the first time that an application for approval has been submitted in Japan for a new coronavirus vaccine.

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Yamagata Shinkansen operation resumed Due to snow, diamonds were greatly disturbed

2020-12-18 11:43:00
Due to the power outage on the Ou Line, the Yamagata Shinkansen had been suspended from the first train on the up and down lines between Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station, but resumed operation at 9:17 am. However, due to the influence of snow, the diamond is greatly disturbed.

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Notification of move-out can also be accepted at the post office Decide the policy for promoting decentralization

2020-12-18 11:36:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 18th, the government decided on a response policy for promoting decentralization, including making it possible to accept notifications of moving out at the post office counter.

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28 "special standard amnesty" due to the throne of His Majesty the Emperor

2020-12-18 11:18:00
Regarding the amnesty that was carried out following the throne of His Majesty the Emperor last year, the government has issued 28 people by the 18th, including exemption from execution of sentences for those who have been suspended for a long time due to illness etc. "Special standard amnesty" has been decided.

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Heavy snowfall in the eastern United States Three people died in an accident involving more than 60 cars in Pennsylvania

2020-12-18 11:12:00
In the eastern part of the United States, heavy snow and strong winds mixed with snow blow due to the effects of a rapidly developing low pressure system, and in Pennsylvania, an accident involving more than 60 cars has killed three people so far. did.

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There is also information that hundreds of cars stuck on the Niigata Kan-etsu Expressway are left.

2020-12-18 11:09:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, where cars have been stuck since the 16th due to heavy snowfall, the downhill stalling was resolved on the 18th, but the uphill stalling continues. The East Nippon Expressway explained that there were 68 cars going up at 7:00 am, but according to police and Niigata Prefecture, there is information that there may still be hundreds of cars left. I'm in a hurry to confirm.

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Outlook for next year's growth rate revised upward to about 4% approved by Cabinet

2020-12-18 11:07:00
The government agreed at a cabinet meeting on the 18th that the outlook for the economic growth rate for the next fiscal year will be revised upward from the previous outlook of about + 3.4% to about + 4.0%. It is said that it reflects that personal consumption, which has fallen due to the influence of the new coronavirus, is heading for recovery due to the effects of new economic measures.

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Outlook for next year's growth rate revised upward to about 4% approved by Cabinet

2020-12-18 11:07:00
The government agreed at a cabinet meeting on the 18th that the outlook for the economic growth rate for the next fiscal year will be revised upward from the previous outlook of about + 3.4% to about + 4.0%. It is said that it reflects that personal consumption, which has fallen due to the influence of the new coronavirus, is heading for recovery due to the effects of new economic measures.

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Hypnotic ingredients mixed in therapeutic agents Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare establishes on-site investigation policy

2020-12-18 10:55:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare decided to enter into an on-site investigation based on the law at the beginning of the week due to the problem that the ingredients of the sleep-inducing agent were mixed in the therapeutic drug such as athlete's foot manufactured by a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Fukui prefecture. I understand.

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Hypnotic ingredients mixed in therapeutic agents Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare establishes on-site investigation policy

2020-12-18 10:55:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare decided to enter into an on-site investigation based on the law at the beginning of the week due to the problem that the ingredients of the sleep-inducing agent were mixed in the therapeutic drug such as athlete's foot manufactured by a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Fukui prefecture. I understand.

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Shimane Prefecture New Corona 4 people confirmed infection A total of 178 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 10:49:00
Shimane Prefecture has announced that it has been confirmed that four new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Shimane Prefecture to 178.

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Two people confirmed to be infected in the new Corona Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture A total of 2030 people in the prefecture

2020-12-18 10:48:00
Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, announced that two new people in their twenties have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. With this, the total number of confirmed infections in the prefecture is 2030.

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13 construction companies to solve labor shortage New organization of DX cooperation to be established next spring

2020-12-18 10:45:00
13 Japanese construction companies are coordinating to establish an organization in the spring of next year to work in collaboration with DX = digital transformation, which transforms operations with digital technology such as robots and autonomous driving to solve labor shortages. I found that I was proceeding.

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Consumer price index fell 0.9% in November, falling sharply for the first time in 10 years

2020-12-18 10:31:00
Looking at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home The consumer price index in November, excluding fresh food, fell 0.9% compared to the same month last year, the largest decline in 10 years and 2 months. It became. The main reason for this is that the hotel charges have dropped significantly due to "Go To Travel."

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Consumer price index fell 0.9% in November, falling sharply for the first time in 10 years

2020-12-18 10:31:00
Looking at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home The consumer price index in November, excluding fresh food, fell 0.9% compared to the same month last year, the largest decline in 10 years and 2 months. It became. The main reason for this is that the hotel charges have dropped significantly due to "Go To Travel."

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U.S. Stock Trading Service Robin Hood Agreed with Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission for 6.7 Billion Yen Sanction

2020-12-18 10:24:00
Regarding the US "Robin Hood", which is growing rapidly with stock trading services using smartphone apps, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said that it did not provide sufficient information to users, and the company side said that it was in Japanese yen. Announced that it has agreed to pay a sanction of approximately 6.7 billion yen.

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King of Sweden "New Corona Countermeasures Failed" Infection Spreads Rapidly

2020-12-18 09:27:00
In Sweden, in Scandinavia, which has continued its own relatively gradual efforts to combat the new coronavirus, the infection is spreading rapidly, and King Gustav has indicated that the response was a failure.

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New Corona Leave Support Fund Extended period until the end of February next year Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2020-12-18 09:19:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will extend the period covered by the end of this month to the end of February next year for the "leave of absence support" that supports people who have been forced to take leave due to the influence of the new coronavirus but are not paid the leave allowance by the company. It was decided.

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"Flat 35S" cannot be used in "Sediment disaster special caution area" Government

2020-12-18 09:09:00
This is a new initiative to prevent the increase of housing in areas where disaster risk is particularly high. The government has decided to change the long-term fixed mortgage loan "Flat 35S", which has a low interest rate for a certain period of time, to a system that cannot be used when purchasing a new house in the "Sediment Disaster Special Warning Area".

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"Flat 35S" cannot be used in "Sediment disaster special caution area" Government

2020-12-18 09:09:00
This is a new initiative to prevent the increase of housing in areas where disaster risk is particularly high. The government has decided to change the long-term fixed mortgage loan "Flat 35S", which has a low interest rate for a certain period of time, to a system that cannot be used when purchasing a new house in the "Sediment Disaster Special Warning Area".

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Niigata Kan-etsu Expressway car stuck Downhill that continues on the up line is eliminated

2020-12-18 08:52:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, where cars had been stuck since the 16th due to heavy snowfall, the downhill stuck was resolved around 6 am. I'm still stuck on the uphill, but I'm driving cars out of the freeway.

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Niigata Kan-etsu Expressway car stuck Downhill that continues on the up line is eliminated

2020-12-18 08:52:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, where cars had been stuck since the 16th due to heavy snowfall, the downhill stuck was resolved around 6 am. I'm still stuck on the uphill, but I'm driving cars out of the freeway.

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New Dow Jones Industrial Average Highest Expectations for Corona-Compatible Economic Measures

2020-12-18 08:43:00
The New York stock market on the 17th rose due to expectations for additional economic measures to respond to the spread of the new coronavirus, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high.

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Odakyu Line Sagami-Ono-Sobudai-mae Resumed operation on the up and down lines

2020-12-18 08:31:00
Due to an accident resulting in injury or death, the Odakyu Line was suspended on the up and down lines between Sagami-Ono Station and Sobudai-mae Station, but resumed operation on all lines at 8:20 am.

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New policy on missile prevention to Cabinet decision on 18th

2020-12-18 08:21:00
The government has developed a "stand-off missile" that can attack from outside the enemy's range while not directly touching the possession of the ability to prevent ballistic missiles even within the opponent's territory over a new policy on missile prevention. It will be decided at the Cabinet meeting on the 18th. The Cabinet decision will also include the construction of two new Aegis ships as an alternative to the abandoned Aegis Ashore.

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[SNS coverage] Daxue Kan-etsu Expressway car is stuck ... (7 o'clock on the 18th)

2020-12-18 08:09:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway, people on the up line who are still stuck are reporting the situation on SNS.

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From the first train of the Yamagata Shinkansen to the suspension of operation Impact of a power outage on the Ou Line

2020-12-18 07:55:00
According to JR East, the Yamagata Shinkansen will not operate from the first train on the up and down lines between Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station due to the power outage on the Ou Line. The operation is scheduled to resume around 9 am.

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Impact of heavy snow Niigata Kan-etsu Expressway car stuck Down line eliminated 92 up line

2020-12-18 07:08:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, where cars had been stuck since the 16th due to heavy snowfall, the down line stuck was resolved around 6 am. On the other hand, the up lane has been stuck and there is no prospect of it being resolved.

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Impact of heavy snow Niigata Kan-etsu Expressway car stuck Down line eliminated 92 up line

2020-12-18 07:08:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, where cars had been stuck since the 16th due to heavy snowfall, the down line stuck was resolved around 6 am. On the other hand, the up lane has been stuck and there is no prospect of it being resolved.

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Odakyu Line Suspended driving due to personal injury Sagamiono-Sobudai-mae up and down line

2020-12-18 06:45:00
Due to the personal injury that occurred at Odakyu Sagamihara Station, the Odakyu Line has been suspended from driving on the up and down lines between Sagami-Ono Station and Sobudai-mae Station after 6 am.

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Strong cold effect North-Eastern Japan Sea of ​​Japan side Snow is expected to increase from tonight

2020-12-18 06:28:00
Due to the strong cold air moving south again, it is expected that snow will intensify from the night of the 18th on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan and eastern Japan. There is a risk of increased snowfall along the mountains in Niigata and Gunma prefectures, which have record heavy snowfalls, so it is necessary to pay close attention to accidents during avalanches and snowfall, as well as impacts on traffic.

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Strong cold effect North-Eastern Japan Sea of ​​Japan side Snow is expected to increase from tonight

2020-12-18 06:28:00
Due to the strong cold air moving south again, it is expected that snow will intensify from the night of the 18th on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan and eastern Japan. There is a risk of increased snowfall along the mountains in Niigata and Gunma prefectures, which have record heavy snowfalls, so it is necessary to pay close attention to accidents during avalanches and snowfall, as well as impacts on traffic.

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Niigata Kan-etsu Expressway stranded due to heavy snow 200 units decreased, but no prospects for resolution

2020-12-18 06:10:00
On the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Niigata Prefecture, the car was stuck on the 16th due to heavy snow, and it is not expected to be resolved even now. On the other hand, it seems that about 1100 cars were stuck at one time, but from the night of the 17th, work to guide cars to the outside of the highway has been carried out, and it is said that about 200 cars have been stuck.

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Akutagawa Prize Naoki Prize Candidate Work Announcement "NEWS" Shigeaki Kato's work

2020-12-18 05:27:00
Candidate works for the 164th Akutagawa Prize and Naoki Prize were announced, and the Akutagawa Prize was selected by five people including musician Sekaikan Ozaki, and the Naoki Prize was selected by six people including Shigeaki Kato from the idol group "NEWS". The Naoki Prize is the first candidate for everyone in 25 years.

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[SNS coverage] Heavy snow Kanetsu Expressway Near the border between Niigata and Gunma prefectures ... (4 o'clock on the 18th)

2020-12-18 05:12:00
On SNS, people involved in getting stuck on the Kan-Etsu Expressway continue to post.

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Foreign Ministers of Japan and the United States confirm cooperation on international common issues

2020-12-18 04:53:00
Foreign Minister Motegi met with US Secretary of State Pompeo over the phone to confirm that the two countries will continue to work together to promote a "free and open Indo-Pacific" and address common challenges of the international community. Did.

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To avoid the collapse of medical care in Tokyo hurry to secure 1000 more beds than now

2020-12-18 04:34:00
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection in Tokyo and the tightness of the medical care provision system, the city is now encouraging elderly people under the age of 70 who do not have an underlying disease even if infected to receive medical treatment at accommodation facilities. We would like to hurry to secure more than 1000 beds and avoid medical collapse.

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To avoid the collapse of medical care in Tokyo hurry to secure 1000 more beds than now

2020-12-18 04:34:00
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection in Tokyo and the tightness of the medical care provision system, the city is now encouraging elderly people under the age of 70 who do not have an underlying disease even if infected to receive medical treatment at accommodation facilities. We would like to hurry to secure more than 1000 beds and avoid medical collapse.

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Contaminated sleep-inducing agent Fukui also contacts patients who cannot be contacted through medical institutions

2020-12-18 04:33:00
Due to the problem that the ingredients of the sleep-inducing agent were mixed in the therapeutic drug such as water bugs manufactured by the drug manufacturer in Fukui prefecture, the company has some patients who were prescribed this drug and could not contact directly. We will contact you through medical institutions and proceed with apologies and compensation.

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Contaminated sleep-inducing agent Fukui also contacts patients who cannot be contacted through medical institutions

2020-12-18 04:33:00
Due to the problem that the ingredients of the sleep-inducing agent were mixed in the therapeutic drug such as water bugs manufactured by the drug manufacturer in Fukui prefecture, the company has some patients who were prescribed this drug and could not contact directly. We will contact you through medical institutions and proceed with apologies and compensation.

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US Pfizer development corona vaccine to apply for approval in Japan today

2020-12-18 04:29:00
Pfizer, a major American pharmaceutical company, is expected to apply for approval in Japan on the 18th for the new coronavirus vaccine it has developed, according to an interview with the people concerned. This is the first time that an application for approval has been submitted in Japan for a new coronavirus vaccine.

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US Pfizer development corona vaccine to apply for approval in Japan today

2020-12-18 04:29:00
Pfizer, a major American pharmaceutical company, is expected to apply for approval in Japan on the 18th for the new coronavirus vaccine it has developed, according to an interview with the people concerned. This is the first time that an application for approval has been submitted in Japan for a new coronavirus vaccine.

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Parent support system when Corona is closed Requesting the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to extend the application period

2020-12-18 04:27:00
Regarding the subsidy system to support parents who have had to take time off from work due to the school closure of their children due to the spread of the infection, many groups made up of parents nationwide have not received the application period. I requested the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to extend this.

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NTT DoCoMo 5G charge 1000 yen per month price reduction Unlimited data capacity

2020-12-18 01:42:00
NTT DoCoMo has entered into final adjustments in the direction of reducing the price of a large-capacity rate plan that can use the new communication standard 5G among the current rate plans by 1000 yen. We plan to announce it on the 18th, and we are continuing to consider reducing the price of plans with more users and less data capacity.

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NTT DoCoMo 5G charge 1000 yen per month price reduction Unlimited data capacity

2020-12-18 01:42:00
NTT DoCoMo has entered into final adjustments in the direction of reducing the price of a large-capacity rate plan that can use the new communication standard 5G among the current rate plans by 1000 yen. We plan to announce it on the 18th, and we are continuing to consider reducing the price of plans with more users and less data capacity.

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[Effects of heavy snow] The isolated state of the village and power outages are gradually resolved

2020-12-18 01:32:00
Heavy snowfall has caused damage and impacts throughout Japan. With the restoration of roads, the isolation in some villages is gradually disappearing, and power outages are gradually recovering.

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