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Social News(2022/04/18)


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Small plane crashed in Ariake Sea or rescued 3 people at sea 1 of them died 1 unconscious

2022-04-18 23:10:00
On the evening of the 18th, information that the shadow of a small aircraft disappeared from the radar in the northern part of the Ariake Sea off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture entered the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters from the Self-Defense Forces, and as a result of the search, three people were found and rescued at sea. One of them died and one was unconscious. The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters is investigating the detailed situation, considering that a small aircraft may have crashed into the sea based on the situation at the site.

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Escaped python Okayama Kurashiki found in the owner's car

2022-04-18 21:32:00
In Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, a pet python with a body length of about 2 meters, which had been missing for three days, was found in the owner's male car on the evening of the 18th. No one was injured.

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Okinawa 22-year-old U.S. soldier charged with injuring a woman for sexual assault

2022-04-18 21:31:00
Last October, it was discovered that a 22-year-old US Marine Corps senior soldier was charged with injuring a woman in an attempt to sexually assault her in Okinawa Prefecture.

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JR Chuo Line Rapid Train resumes operation

2022-04-18 21:29:00
The rapid train on the JR Chuo Line was suspended from operating on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station from around 6:30 pm due to a signal problem at Mitaka Station in Mitaka City, Tokyo. After 9 o'clock, both the upper and lower lines resumed operation.

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Small plane crashed in Ariake Sea or rescued 3 people at sea 2 of them are unconscious

2022-04-18 20:55:00
On the evening of the 18th, information that the shadow of a small aircraft disappeared from the radar in the northern part of the Ariake Sea off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture entered the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters from the Self-Defense Forces, and as a result of the search, three people were found and rescued at sea. Two of them are unconscious. The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters is investigating the detailed situation, considering that a small aircraft may have crashed into the sea based on the situation at the site.

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Escaped python Okayama Kurashiki found in the owner's car

2022-04-18 20:39:00
A python about 2 meters long that had been kept as a pet in Fukuda-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, escaped and police were searching for its whereabouts, but after 5 pm on the 18th, the owner's man was in his car. I found this snake in Kurashiki. No one was injured.

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JR Chuo Line Rapid Train Operation Suspension Tokyo Station-Takao Station Up and Down Line

2022-04-18 20:26:00
The JR Chuo Line rapid train has been suspended from operating on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station from around 6:30 pm due to a signal problem at Mitaka Station in Mitaka City, Tokyo. According to JR, it is scheduled to resume operation on both the upper and lower lines by 9 pm.

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A small aircraft crash landed in the Ariake Sea or found three people at sea Saga

2022-04-18 20:02:00
On the evening of the 18th, the fire department in Saga Prefecture received information that a small aircraft carrying three people crash landed in the Ariake Sea, and the Japan Coast Guard patrol boat found them on the sea and rescued them. Did. One of them is conscious and the details of the other two are unknown.

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It's going to get hot this summer too ... Measures against heat stroke Important things at this time

2022-04-18 19:53:00
High temperatures are expected this summer as well, and it is likely to get hot. The hot summer is coming again. But summer is still a long way off ... Some people may think so. However, in order to prevent heat stroke, there are important things that can be done from this time before it gets really hot. Do you know that it is "heat acclimatization"?

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Yoshinoya Managing Director "Planning to be a female drug addict" Apology

2022-04-18 19:30:00
Yoshinoya, a major beef bowl chain, announced on the 16th that the executive director made extremely inappropriate remarks that despised women at a course for working adults hosted by a university in Tokyo. The company posted an apology on its homepage, stating that it would consider disposing of the managing director.

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JR Chuo Line Rapid Train Operation Suspension Tokyo Station-Takao Station Up and Down Line

2022-04-18 19:17:00
The JR Chuo Line rapid train has been suspended from operating on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station from around 6:30 pm due to a signal problem at Mitaka Station in Mitaka City, Tokyo. According to JR, there is no prospect of recovery so far.

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Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office does not prosecute a man arrested on suspicion of forced obscenity for an elementary school boy

2022-04-18 19:14:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office has dismissed a 35-year-old man who was arrested for forcibly touching the body of an elementary school boy in Adachi Ward, Tokyo.

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A small aircraft crash landed in the Ariake Sea or found three people at sea Saga

2022-04-18 19:08:00
On the evening of the 18th, the fire department in Saga Prefecture received information that a small aircraft carrying three people crash landed in the Ariake Sea, and the Japan Coast Guard patrol boat found them on the sea and rescued them. Did. One of them is conscious and the details of the other two are unknown.

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Promotion of utilization of virtual space "Metaverse" New industry group established

2022-04-18 19:07:00
A new industry group was established to promote the utilization of the virtual space "Metaverse" on the Internet, and Mr. Takeshi Yoro, a brain scientist who became the representative, talked about the possibilities and issues of the Metaverse.

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Utsunomiya 4 people killed and injured accident Redo trial again dangerous driving certification Tokyo High Court

2022-04-18 19:03:00
Six years ago, in a redo trial of a defendant accused of injuring four passengers by driving a car on a national highway in Utsunomiya City at a speed exceeding the speed limit, the second trial in Tokyo The High Court found that the crime of dangerous driving fatal injury was established, contrary to the first instance, and sentenced him to seven years in prison.

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JR East is also considering announcing the balance of local routes to discussions such as the abolition of routes

2022-04-18 18:49:00
Following the first announcement of the balance of each line section for deficit local lines at a national study meeting to discuss the ideal state of local railways nationwide whose survival is at stake, JR East also has a balance of lines within its jurisdiction. He expressed his intention to consider publishing. It is expected that the railway operator will discuss whether to maintain the route or to switch to abandoned railway lines or buses after showing the severe business situation.

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Evacuees from Ukraine accompany their accommodation to confirm vaccination

2022-04-18 18:32:00
When bringing pet dogs into the country, if there is no certificate showing that they do not have rabies, dogs etc. are required to stay away from their owners for up to 180 days at the animal quarantine station and be quarantined. .. Regarding pet dogs of people who have evacuated from Ukraine, it is difficult to prepare a certificate, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will allow them to take them to their place of stay if they can confirm that they have been vaccinated. Was issued.

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Moritomo Gakuen's subsidy fraud case 2 trial sentenced Kagoike couple to prison Osaka High Court

2022-04-18 18:15:00
In a trial in which Mr. and Mrs. Kagoike, the president of Moritomo Gakuen, were accused of deceiving government subsidies, the Osaka High Court of the second trial sentenced them to prison.

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Their Majesties the "Green Academic Award" of this year also attended the award ceremony

2022-04-18 17:47:00
The award ceremony of the "Green Academic Award", which is given to those who have made achievements in research on plants and nature conservation, was held in Tokyo on the 18th with the attendance of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress.

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"It's about time to stop Tochigi Prefecture!" 4th prefectural police enlightenment video shooting Tochigi

2022-04-18 17:46:00
In an attempt to increase the number of cars that pause at a pedestrian crossing without traffic lights, the fourth series of unique enlightenment videos released by the Tochigi Prefectural Police will be produced, and shooting was done in Nasushiobara City on the 18th. rice field.

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Osaka / Kansai Expo Pavilion Basic Plan Digitally Asking Future Society

2022-04-18 17:34:00
The basic plan was announced for eight pavilions where you can experience the theme of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, "Designing a Future Society that Shines Life." All of them question the future of society through the latest digital technologies.

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JR East is also considering announcing the balance of local routes to discussions such as the abolition of routes

2022-04-18 17:29:00
Following the first announcement of the balance of each line section for deficit local lines at a national study meeting to discuss the ideal state of local railways nationwide whose survival is at stake, JR East also has a balance of lines within its jurisdiction. He expressed his intention to consider publishing. It is expected that the railway operator will discuss whether to maintain the route or to switch to abandoned railway lines or buses after showing the severe business situation.

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Deployment training of interceptor missile PAC3 at Ibaraki Tsuchiura Air Self-Defense Force branch base

2022-04-18 16:50:00
At the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's branch base in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, a ground-based interception missile "PAC3" was deployed and trained.

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Ukrainian food at the school cafeteria Part of sales To sister city Kyiv Kyoto

2022-04-18 16:50:00
In an attempt to support Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues, schools in Kyoto have begun helping to sell Ukrainian food in the cafeteria and donate a portion of the proceeds. Starting with the call of the students, we will deliver it to our sister city, Kieu, through Kyoto City.

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The Henoko design change approval recommendation of Okinawa Prefecture could not be judged within the deadline

2022-04-18 16:20:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has revoked the decision of Okinawa Prefecture that disapproved the design change of the relocation plan of the US military Futenma base, and recommends that it be approved by the 20th. Regarding this, Okinawa Prefecture has decided to inform the country that it is necessary to scrutinize the contents and it cannot be judged by the deadline.

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AI "automatic translation" that supports people who have evacuated from Ukraine

2022-04-18 15:36:00
The acceptance of people who have evacuated from Ukraine to Japan is increasing. Therefore, the issue is the “language wall”. There are increasing cases where AI-based "automatic translation" technology is being used at support sites in various parts of Japan, and demand is increasing as a bridge between Ukraine and Japan.

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First school attendance at a Japanese language school for women evacuated from Ukraine Osaka

2022-04-18 14:57:00
On the 18th, a Ukrainian woman who was accepted as a student by a group made up of Japanese language schools nationwide that supports Ukraine went to a school in Osaka for the first time and took classes.

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Documents sent by unauthorized logging such as plants endemic to the Ogasawara Islands, a World Natural Heritage Site

2022-04-18 13:08:00
Two people, including a pension employee in their twenties, were sent documents on suspicion of violating the Natural Parks Act, alleging that they had cut down endangered species and other endemic plants in a national park in the Ogasawara Islands, a world natural heritage site. rice field. This is the first time a case has been filed on this charge over plants in the Ogasawara Islands.

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All lines are closed due to the earthquake Abukuma Express resumes operation in some sections on the Miyagi prefecture side

2022-04-18 12:32:00
The Abukuma Express, which connects Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, was closed on all lines due to the earthquake last month, but resumed operation on some sections of the Miyagi prefecture side from the 18th.

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Kenichi Horie Passing off the coast of Hawaii "Generally smooth" Challenge to cross the Pacific Ocean

2022-04-18 12:29:00
Kenichi Horie, the world's oldest marine adventurer who is trying to cross the Pacific Ocean by yacht alone, passed off the coast of Hawaii about a week earlier than planned. Mr. Horie told NHK's telephone interview, "I'm generally doing well without any trouble. I'm enjoying the voyage."

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11 years after the Tochigi Kanuma crane accident

2022-04-18 11:57:00
It has been 11 years since the accident in which a crane car crashed into a line of elementary school students in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, and six children died. I did.

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A python about 2 meters long escapes. Police search Okayama Kurashiki

2022-04-18 09:05:00
A python about 2 meters long, which had been bred as a pet in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, has escaped, and police have been searching for the snake's whereabouts since the morning of the 18th.

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Atmospheric methane concentration It is possible that it is of the highest natural origin since the start of observation.

2022-04-18 04:11:00
The concentration of "methane" in the atmosphere, which is said to have a strong greenhouse effect, was the highest since 2010 last year, and the increase from the previous year was also the largest, according to satellite observations. Researchers say that it may have been derived from natural phenomena rather than human factors, and that it is necessary to consider natural emissions when considering reduction measures in the future.

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A python with a body length of about 2 m Escapes in a residential area Police search Okayama Kurashiki

2022-04-18 01:07:00
A python about 2 meters long, which had been kept as a pet in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, has escaped, and police are searching for the snake's whereabouts from the morning of the 18th.

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