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Former secretary general of All Japan Private Kindergarten Federation re-arrested millions of yen embezzlement

2022-08-02 22:30:00
The former president and secretary general of the All Japan Federation of Private Kindergartens, which has about 7,500 private kindergartens nationwide, were arrested for illegally transferring about 7 million yen from the federation's account. It is a policy to re-arrest on the 3rd on suspicion of business embezzlement, saying that the secretary general has embezzled several million yen from the federation's account.

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Fireworks display in Nagaoka Large flowers color the night sky for the first time in 3 years Niigata

2022-08-02 21:20:00
The fireworks display in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, which was held for the first time in three years, started on the night of the 2nd, and the large flowers are vividly coloring the night sky.

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Transported for heatstroke 7116 people nationwide in a week 1.7 times the previous week Strict vigilance

2022-08-02 21:07:00
During the week leading up to the 31st of last month, when extremely hot days continued in various places, the number of people who were taken to hospitals due to heat stroke was 7,116 nationwide, an increase of more than 3,000 from the previous week, according to a summary by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. . The heat will continue into next week, so we need to be even more vigilant against heatstroke.

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"Aomori Nebuta Festival" held for the first time in three years.

2022-08-02 20:55:00
The Aomori Nebuta Festival, a summer festival that represents Tohoku, began in Aomori City on the night of the 2nd, and the grandiose large-scale Nebuta floats are being displayed on the streets for the first time in three years.

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90 hours of overtime a month, the school won't turn around anymore... The reality of a teacher shortage of 2,800 people nationwide

2022-08-02 20:47:00
"It's almost every day..." "It can go bankrupt at any time." When NHK investigated the actual situation, it was found that there was a shortage of 2,800 people as of May this year. It has increased by 36% from last year's survey results conducted by the government based on the same criteria, and it is becoming more serious, and it is affecting children's learning. why not enough? what's going on at school? The reality of teachers has come into view. (A list by municipality is posted at the end of the article.)

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Two infants in the car died 21-year-old mother arrested 1-year-old eldest son abandoned Kanagawa

2022-08-02 20:41:00
Last week, two young children died in a car in a parking lot of a park in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. arrested on suspicion.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Consent to Build Ocean Release Facility Fukushima Prefecture, etc.

2022-08-02 20:13:00
Regarding TEPCO's plan to release into the sea the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which continues to accumulate at the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Fukushima Prefecture and the local towns of Okuma and Futaba said on the 2nd that TEPCO's Kobayakawa I told the president that I understand the construction of the facility that will be used for the release.

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Two infants in the car died 21-year-old mother arrested 1-year-old eldest son abandoned Kanagawa

2022-08-02 19:57:00
Last week, two young children died in a car in a parking lot of a park in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. arrested on suspicion.

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Tomorrow will be intense heat, severe heat stroke, heavy rain fear in Tohoku and Hokuriku

2022-08-02 19:16:00
It was a hot day in various places on the 2nd, especially in Kanto Koshin and Tokai, it became a dangerous heat exceeding 38 degrees. In addition to tropical nights in various places, intense heat is expected during the three days, so please continue to be extremely vigilant against heat stroke. On the other hand, in Tohoku and Hokuriku, there is a risk of heavy rain due to extremely unstable atmospheric conditions over the 4th, and caution is required against landslides and flooding of low-lying land.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Officially Approves Use of Smallpox Vaccine to Prevent Monkeypox

2022-08-02 19:03:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that a vaccine for smallpox, which has similar symptoms, is effective in preventing the onset of monkeypox. formally approved for use in smallpox.

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About 10 people in Saitama have heatstroke or go outdoors in search of idol group goods

2022-08-02 18:42:00
At the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, about 10 people who were queuing outside for idol group goods were taken to the emergency room on suspicion of heatstroke. It means that the fire department is not dispatched.

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Increased sales of heat countermeasure goods for infants Stroller fans, etc.

2022-08-02 18:23:00
As the severe heat continues, sales of sun umbrellas for children have increased at stores specializing in goods for infants, and sales of goods to combat the heat have surpassed last year's sales.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Consent to Build Ocean Release Facility Fukushima Prefecture, etc.

2022-08-02 17:50:00
On the 2nd, Fukushima Prefecture and the local towns of Okuma and Futaba announced that TEPCO President Kobayakawa would release TEPCO's plan to release into the sea treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which continues to accumulate at the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. I told them that I understand the construction of undersea tunnels used for release. TEPCO asked for approval of the construction from the three parties based on the safety assurance agreement, and TEPCO will start full-scale construction toward completion around next spring. The release of treated water has been the focus of local understanding after the Nuclear Regulation Authority approved Tepco's plan last month.

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Extremely hot days in various places Dangerous heat of 39 degrees in Saitama and Shizuoka Strict caution against heat stroke

2022-08-02 17:14:00
On the 2nd, it was a very hot day in a wide area from Kyushu to Tohoku, and in Saitama and Shizuoka prefectures, it reached a dangerous heat of 39 degrees. Temperatures are expected to remain above 30 degrees Celsius in some areas, so please continue to be vigilant against heatstroke, such as frequently replenishing water and using air conditioners without being patient.

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Maglev Shizuoka construction section The impact of tunnel surplus soil is also subject to verification Expert meeting

2022-08-02 16:55:00
A national panel of experts was held to discuss issues such as environmental conservation in Shizuoka Prefecture, where tunnel construction is planned for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. confirmed.

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Indicted for fraud, etc. First trial of former member of the House of Councilors Admits indictment

2022-08-02 16:42:00
Yasuo Yamashita, a former member of the House of Councilors, has been charged with fraud and other crimes, including misusing the free JR ticket issued while he was a member of the House of Councillors to defraud Shinkansen limited express tickets and green tickets. The trial has begun, and the former lawmaker admitted what was indicted.

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Mr. and Mrs. Akishino and Mr. Hisahito at the All-Japan High School Cultural Festival

2022-08-02 16:35:00
Prince Akishino and his wife and their eldest son, Prince Hisahito, viewed competitive karuta and calligraphy works at the "National High School Comprehensive Cultural Festival" held in Tokyo.

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Transported in an unconscious state from the car in the parking lot Death of a girl in serious condition Kanagawa

2022-08-02 15:46:00
Last week, two young children who were in a car with their mother in a park parking lot in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture were transported to the hospital in an unconscious state, and one of them, a one-year-old boy, died. A 2-year-old girl who was in critical condition also died on the same day. The police are investigating the cause of death and the situation at the time by interviewing the mother.

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Extremely hot days in various places Dangerous heat of 39 degrees in Saitama and Shizuoka Strict caution against heat stroke

2022-08-02 15:20:00
It has been a hot day mainly in western Japan and eastern Japan on the 2nd, and in Saitama Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture it has become a dangerous heat reaching 39 degrees. The temperature is expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius for more than half of the day.

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Ukrainian language added to automatic translation app Supporting refugees in Japan

2022-08-02 14:08:00
A Ukrainian translation function has been added to a free automatic translation app developed by a national research institute to help people evacuated to Japan from Ukraine.

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Hino Motors data fraud since before 2016 President explained at today's press conference

2022-08-02 12:44:00
It has been found that Hino Motors has been fraudulent since 2016, which was announced by the company so far due to the fraudulent data such as exhaust gas submitted to the government. On the evening of the 2nd, the company will hold a press conference with President Satoshi Ogiso to explain the details of the investigation into the cause by the special investigation committee.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare council recommends that the minimum wage be raised by 31 yen, the largest ever

2022-08-02 12:32:00
Regarding this year's minimum wage, the council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has reported to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare that it will raise the national average by 31 yen, the largest ever, based on the rise in prices. In the future, the actual amount of the increase will be decided after discussions by prefecture, and if it is as expected, the national average hourly wage will be 961 yen.

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Dangerous heat Saitama Kumagaya predicted 41 degrees Strict warning for heat stroke

2022-08-02 11:59:00
On the 2nd, wide areas of western Japan and eastern Japan will be sunny and extremely hot, and in Saitama Prefecture, the highest temperature is expected to be 41 degrees, and it is expected to be a life-threatening heat. Be very careful of heatstroke.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's council shows minimum wage to be raised by 31 yen

2022-08-02 11:50:00
The council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, which has been discussing the minimum wage increase this year, has indicated that it will raise the national average by 31 yen, the largest ever.

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Hino Motors data fraud such as exhaust gas president explained at today's press conference

2022-08-02 11:40:00
Hino Motors has continued to suspend the shipment of trucks and other vehicles after submitting fraudulent exhaust gas and fuel consumption data to the government. I am going to

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Hino Motors data fraud such as exhaust gas president explained at today's press conference

2022-08-02 10:48:00
Hino Motors has continued to suspend the shipment of trucks and other vehicles after submitting fraudulent exhaust gas and fuel consumption data to the government. I am going to

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Dangerous heat Saitama Kumagaya predicted 41 degrees Strict warning for heat stroke

2022-08-02 09:55:00
On the 2nd, wide areas of western Japan and eastern Japan will be sunny and extremely hot, and in Saitama Prefecture, the highest temperature is expected to be 41 degrees, and it is expected to be a life-threatening heat. Please be very careful of heatstroke.

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Hino Motors data fraud such as exhaust gas president explained at today's press conference

2022-08-02 09:14:00
Hino Motors, which had submitted fraudulent data on emissions and other data to the government, held a press conference from 4:00 pm on the 2nd, where President Satoshi Ogiso and others explained the report of the special investigation committee that was investigating the cause. announced. In March this year, Hino Motors was unable to ship large and medium-sized trucks for which the certification necessary for vehicle production was revoked due to the problem of submitting incorrect data on engine emissions and fuel efficiency to the government. condition continues.

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1-year-old girl dies 74-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run Osaka Ikuno-ku

2022-08-02 07:43:00
Police arrested a 74-year-old suspect on suspicion of hit-and-run in a case where a 1-year-old girl was hit by a car and died in Ikuno-ku, Osaka on the 1st, and the hit car escaped. In response to the investigation, he said, "There is no recognition that he was injured," and denied some of the charges.

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Dangerous heat Saitama Kumagaya predicted 41 degrees Strict warning for heat stroke

2022-08-02 06:05:00
On the 2nd, wide areas of western Japan and eastern Japan will be sunny and extremely hot, and in Saitama Prefecture, the highest temperature is expected to be 41 degrees, and it is expected to be a life-threatening heat. Please be very careful of heatstroke.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's council shows minimum wage to be raised by 31 yen

2022-08-02 04:41:00
The council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, which has been discussing the minimum wage increase this year, has indicated that it will raise the national average by 31 yen, the largest ever.

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