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Fire at Watarase Reservoir There is no information on injuries or fear of fire spreading to houses

2023-01-30 22:38:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, there was a fire burning undergrowth at the Watarase Reservoir, which spans Tochigi Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture, and firefighting activities are being carried out, but the momentum of the fire has not subsided and there is no prospect of extinguishing the fire. Firefighters will continue to extinguish the fire through the night. According to the police, so far there is no information about injuries or fear of the fire spreading to houses.

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In Tottori Prefecture, 8 people in 5 households are isolated in Chizu Town, which continues to be affected by heavy snow

2023-01-30 21:40:00
Due to the heavy snow that fell by the 28th, villages in Tottori Prefecture were isolated one after another. I'm here.

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Official request for extradition of 4 people

2023-01-30 20:41:00
The Japanese embassy in the Philippines held discussions with the Philippine Department of Justice on the 30th regarding a series of wide-area robberies in Japan, and four Japanese suspects who are detained in the local immigration facility have been identified. It has been revealed that it has formally requested to hand over to the Japanese side. In response, the Philippine Department of Justice has promised to cooperate.

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"Sheena & Rockets" guitarist Makoto Ayukawa dies at 74

2023-01-30 20:40:00
Makoto Ayukawa, the guitarist of the popular rock band Sheena & Rockets, died of pancreatic cancer on the 29th. he was 74 years old.

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Tochigi Watarase Reservoir Undergrowth fire No information on injuries

2023-01-30 20:38:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, there was a fire burning undergrowth at the Watarase Reservoir, which spans Tochigi Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture, and firefighting activities are being carried out, but the momentum of the fire has not subsided and there is no prospect of extinguishing the fire. According to the police, so far there is no information about injuries or fear of the fire spreading to houses.

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4 people detained in Philippine immigration facility Japan officially requests delivery

2023-01-30 20:24:00
On the 30th, a series of wide-area robbery incidents that have occurred one after another all over the country has led to the handover of four Japanese who are suspected of having been detained in a Philippine immigration facility under the name of "Luffy" and giving instructions. Discussions were held between the two Philippine authorities, and the Japanese side officially requested the extradition. The four people are believed to have played a central role in a special fraud group, and the police authorities are suspecting that they have shifted their modus operandi from fraud to robbery, and are rushing to clarify the actual situation.

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Official request for extradition of 4 people

2023-01-30 20:01:00
The Japanese embassy in the Philippines held discussions with the Philippine Department of Justice on the 30th regarding a series of wide-area robberies in Japan, and four Japanese suspects who are detained in the local immigration facility have been identified. It has been revealed that it has formally requested to hand over to the Japanese side.

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Kansai Electric Power Takahama Nuclear Power Station Unit 4 automatically shut down Investigate cause

2023-01-30 19:29:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, at Unit 4 of the Kansai Electric Power Company's Takahama Nuclear Power Station in Fukui Prefecture, the reactor automatically shut down due to a signal indicating that the amount of neutrons in the reactor, which indicates the state of nuclear fission, had suddenly decreased. . Kansai Electric Power and the Nuclear Regulation Authority are investigating the cause, saying that the reactor has been shut down normally and that there is no problem with the cooling of the nuclear fuel so far.

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Tochigi Watarase Reservoir Undergrowth fire No information on injuries

2023-01-30 19:21:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, there was a fire that burned the undergrowth at the Watarase Reservoir, which spans Tochigi Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture, and although firefighting activities are being carried out, the fire spreads over a wide area. So far, there are no reports of injuries.

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Hazardous PFAS detected in blood test more than 3 times higher than national survey National government considers countermeasures

2023-01-30 19:11:00
Concerning the organic fluorine compound PFOS, which has been pointed out to be harmful, a blood test for residents in the Tama area of ​​Tokyo conducted by experts together with citizens' groups showed that the number of blood tests was more than three times higher than that of a survey conducted by the national government. The result that PFOS etc. in the blood concentration was detected was announced. Regarding "PFAS", which is a chemical substance including "PFOS", the government plans to compile a direction for countermeasures and how information should be disseminated.

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Kansai Electric Power Takahama Nuclear Power Station Unit 4 automatically shuts down [Breaking news] Fukui Prefecture press conference

2023-01-30 19:08:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, at Unit 4 of the Kansai Electric Power Company's Takahama Nuclear Power Station in Fukui Prefecture, the reactor automatically shut down due to a signal indicating that the amount of neutrons in the reactor, which indicates the state of nuclear fission, had suddenly decreased. . Kansai Electric Power and the Nuclear Regulation Authority are investigating the cause, saying that the reactor has been shut down normally and that there is no problem with the cooling of the nuclear fuel so far. Fukui Prefecture is holding a press conference from 6pm. We will keep you updated.

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Nagano Otarimura Two people died of cardiopulmonary arrest Foreigners caught in an avalanche

2023-01-30 19:06:00
An avalanche that occurred in the backcountry off the course of a ski resort in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture on the 29th left two foreign men behind. I was. Police are confirming that they are two foreign men caught in the avalanche.

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Ishikawa's water outage Decrease to 1556 households in 2 municipalities [water station information also]

2023-01-30 19:03:00
The water outage in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the cold weather is gradually being restored, and as of 5:00 pm on the 30th, the total number of houses in Wajima City and Shika Town has decreased to 1,556. All water outages in Kahoku City and Houdatsushimizu Town were resolved on the 30th.

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Tochigi Watarase Reservoir Reported to the fire department that the undergrowth was burning.

2023-01-30 19:01:00
According to the fire department, around 3:20 pm on the 30th, there was a report that "the undergrowth was burning" at the Watarase Reservoir, which spans Tochigi City. The site is near the northwest of Lake Yanaka in the Watarase Reservoir, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. So far, there have been no reports of injuries.

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Arrested 22-year-old Ground Self-Defense Force officer suspected of applying for "dark part-time job" or selling account

2023-01-30 19:00:00
A Ground Self-Defense Force officer in his 20s was arrested by the police on suspicion of applying for a so-called "dark part-time job" and selling an account at a financial institution to another person. In response to the investigation, it is said that he made a statement to the effect that he searched for "high income" on SNS.

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Four people detained in the Philippine immigration facility will be handed over to talks tomorrow

2023-01-30 18:56:00
In a series of wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another across the country, on the 31st, Japan and Japan are working toward the handover of four Japanese who are suspected of giving orders under the name of "Luffy" who were detained in immigration facilities in the Philippines. Discussions between the two Philippine authorities will be held. The four people are believed to have played a central role in a special fraud group.

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Slander on SNS Posts before revision of ministerial ordinance are also subject to phone number disclosure Supreme Court

2023-01-30 18:56:00
Regarding the procedure for identifying the person who posted slander on the Internet and SNS, the Supreme Court ruled that the information posted by the provider before 2020 included phone numbers. Even if there is, it was the first judgment that the phone number will be subject to disclosure if a lawsuit is filed.

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"Sheena & Rockets" guitarist Makoto Ayukawa dies at 74

2023-01-30 18:53:00
Makoto Ayukawa, the guitarist of the popular rock band Sheena & Rockets, died of pancreatic cancer on the 29th. he was 74 years old.

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Toyota labor union's request policy for spring labor offensive solidifies bonus monthly salary of 6.7 months, etc.

2023-01-30 18:30:00
Toyota Motor's labor union has established a request policy for this year's spring labor offensive, demanding 6.7 months of monthly wages for bonuses, as well as demanding wage increases for factory fixed-term employees and part-time workers. As prices continue to rise to record levels, we would like to raise the wages of all employees, including non-regular workers.

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Nagano Nozawa Onsen One person died outside the course Confirmed as an unknown 38-year-old man

2023-01-30 18:18:00
On the morning of the 30th, a man was found dead in the backcountry off the course of a ski resort in Nozawaonsen Village, Nagano Prefecture. It was confirmed as a 38-year-old man from Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, who had lost his identity.

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Nagano Otari village Two people found in cardiopulmonary arrest Are foreigners caught in an avalanche?

2023-01-30 18:17:00
On the 29th, an avalanche occurred in the backcountry off the course of a ski resort in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture. rice field. Both of them are in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest, so the police are confirming that they are two foreigners caught in the avalanche.

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Four people detained in the Philippine immigration facility will be handed over to talks tomorrow

2023-01-30 18:04:00
In a series of wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another across the country, on the 31st, Japan and Japan are working toward the handover of four Japanese who are suspected of giving orders under the name of "Luffy" who were detained in immigration facilities in the Philippines. Discussions between the two Philippine authorities will be held. The four people are believed to have played a central role in a special fraud group.

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Kansai Electric Power Takahama Nuclear Power Station Unit 4 automatically shuts down Abnormal signal of rapid decrease in neutron amount

2023-01-30 17:59:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, at Unit 4 of the Kansai Electric Power Company's Takahama Nuclear Power Station in Fukui Prefecture, the reactor automatically shut down due to an abnormal signal indicating a sudden decrease in the amount of neutrons, which indicates the state of nuclear fission in the reactor. I was. Kansai Electric Power and the Nuclear Regulation Authority are investigating the cause, saying that the reactor has been shut down normally and that there is no problem with the cooling of the nuclear fuel so far.

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Redevelopment of Meiji Jingu Gaien Preparing for full-scale construction Installation of temporary fences begins

2023-01-30 17:26:00
In the redevelopment of Meiji Jingu Gaien, the business operator submitted a construction start notification to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and at the site, work to install a temporary fence began as preparations for full-scale construction.

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Kansai Electric Power Takahama Nuclear Power Station Unit 4 automatically shuts down Abnormal signal of rapid decrease in neutron amount

2023-01-30 17:16:00
According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, at Unit 4 of the Kansai Electric Power Company's Takahama Nuclear Power Station in Fukui Prefecture, an abnormal signal was issued indicating a rapid decrease in the amount of neutrons, which indicates the state of nuclear fission in the reactor. The furnace automatically shuts down.

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Former Self-Defense Forces female victim of sexual assault, without adequate investigation or response, sued by government

2023-01-30 17:04:00
A former Self-Defense Force officer who was sexually assaulted by the Ground Self-Defense Force reportedly filed a complaint, but was not adequately investigated and dealt with. filed a lawsuit seeking damages.

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Zenroren to demand wage increase of 10% or more in the spring labor offensive “Protect lives from soaring prices”

2023-01-30 17:00:00
In this year's spring labor offensive, the labor organization "Zenroren", in order to protect the lives of workers from soaring prices, combined the amount equivalent to the base increase and the regular salary increase, 10% or more of the wage, 30,000 yen per month. We have decided to seek a higher wage.

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Four people detained in the Philippine immigration facility will be handed over to talks tomorrow

2023-01-30 16:48:00
In a series of wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another across the country, on the 31st, Japan and Japan are working toward the handover of four Japanese who are suspected of giving orders under the name of "Luffy" who were detained in immigration facilities in the Philippines. Discussions between the two Philippine authorities will be held. The four people are believed to have played a central role in a special fraud group.

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Murder case of elderly couple 6 years ago Redo trial begins Nagoya District Court

2023-01-30 16:46:00
Six years ago, a 48-year-old defendant accused of murdering a couple in their 80s in Nagoya and stealing their wallet was sentenced to life imprisonment on the grounds that the robbery-murder charge was not established. A redo lay judge trial has begun. Defense attorneys and prosecutors disagreed over whether the robbery was intended.

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"Magnet ball" Regulations on manufacturing and sales due to a series of accidental ingestion

2023-01-30 16:39:00
There have been a series of accidents in which children accidentally swallow toys called "magnet balls," which use powerful magnets. For this reason, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided to regulate the manufacture and sale of balls with a diameter of less than 3 cm and strong magnetic force.

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Ishikawa's water outage 3 municipalities reduced to about 2000 [water station information on 30th]

2023-01-30 16:00:00
The water outage in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the cold wave is gradually being restored, and as of 2:00 pm on the 30th, the number of houses in three cities and towns has decreased to about 2,000.

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Effects of severe cold Vegetables such as cucumbers have greatly increased in price

2023-01-30 15:43:00
Due to the recent severe cold weather, the prices of vegetables such as cucumbers shipped to Tokyo from various places have risen sharply.

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Security guard training for G7 Hiroshima summit Confirmation of gunfire response Hiroshima Prefectural Police

2023-01-30 15:18:00
In preparation for the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May this year, guard training for key figures was held in Hiroshima City, and the guards also confirmed how to respond to gun attacks.

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Request for recurrence prevention measures against Aleph Assets sharply decreased Public Security Intelligence Agency

2023-01-30 15:11:00
Regarding the cult Aleph, which changed its name from Aum Shinrikyo, the Public Security Intelligence Agency has banned the use of facilities and receiving donations for six months, stating that some of the required activity reports have not been made, preventing a recurrence. I requested that the penalty be applied.

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Nagano Otari village Two people found in cardiopulmonary arrest Are foreigners caught in an avalanche?

2023-01-30 15:06:00
On the 29th, an avalanche occurred in the backcountry off the course of a ski resort in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture. rice field. Both of them are in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest, so the police are confirming that they are two foreigners caught in the avalanche.

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Ishikawa's water outage 3 municipalities, reduced to about 2,000 households [Information on water stations on 30th]

2023-01-30 15:05:00
The water outage in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the cold wave is gradually being restored, and as of 2:00 pm on the 30th, the number of houses in three cities and towns has decreased to about 2,000.

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Nagano Nozawa Onsen One person died outside the course Unknown snowboarding man

2023-01-30 14:50:00
On the morning of the 30th, a man was found dead in the backcountry outside the ski resort in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture. Police are confirming the identity of a 38-year-old man who went missing while snowboarding on the 28th.

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4 people detained in Philippine immigration facility Shift from fraud to robbery

2023-01-30 14:48:00
In a series of wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another across the country, on the 31st, Japan and Japan are working toward the handover of four Japanese who are suspected of giving orders under the name of "Luffy" who were detained in immigration facilities in the Philippines. Discussions between the two Philippine authorities will be held. The four people are believed to have played a central role in a special fraud group.

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Water leaks due to frozen or ruptured water pipes Call for water conservation across the area Fukui Echizen-cho

2023-01-30 14:27:00
In Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, it is believed that tap water continues to leak due to freezing and bursting of water pipes, and the town is calling for water conservation.

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"Cooperate with blood donation" Shimane due to difficulty in securing blood such as blood transfusion due to heavy snow

2023-01-30 13:47:00
Due to the heavy snow, the Shimane Prefecture Red Cross Blood Center is calling for cooperation in donating blood, saying that it is difficult to secure blood for blood transfusions because the circulation bus that accepts blood donations cannot operate in Shimane Prefecture.

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Help remove snow from Braille blocks Fukui

2023-01-30 13:38:00
In Fukui Prefecture, as the snow piled up due to the heavy snowfall that started last week, a group of visually impaired people decided not to place the plowed snow on the tactile blocks in order to ensure their safety when walking along the tactile blocks. asks for cooperation in snow removal.

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Olympic bid-rigging test competition winning bidder, final competition also received total of about 40 billion yen

2023-01-30 12:30:00
In a bid rigging case involving bidding for work related to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics test competitions, all of the successful bidders received orders for the operation of the Games in the form of negotiated contracts, totaling approximately 40 billion yen. I found out through interviews with the people involved that it was going up. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department and others are believed to be investigating the actual situation on the grounds that there is a suspicion that collusion has taken place, with a view to winning orders for the tournament's operations, which are more expensive.

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Over 4,000 households in Ishikawa 4 municipalities Continued water outage Impact of cold wave [Water station information on 30th]

2023-01-30 12:26:00
As of 10:00 am on the 30th, more than 4,000 households in four cities and towns have had water outages in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the cold wave. Local governments are rushing to restore the area, but they say that there is no prospect of full recovery.

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``Special prayer to solve worries'' 16 million yen fraud or 68-year-old suspect arrested

2023-01-30 12:17:00
A 68-year-old self-employed suspect was arrested for defrauding a man who was suffering from family troubles of 16 million yen in cash, saying, ``I can make a special prayer to solve it.'' . He denies the allegations against the investigation.

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Komae robbery murder case Damaged items are 3 wristwatches and 1 ring worth about 600,000 yen

2023-01-30 12:07:00
Among the wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another nationwide, in a robbery-murder case in which an elderly woman was murdered at a house in Komae City, Tokyo, three wristwatches and one ring were stolen from the house at the scene, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. I found out from the interview. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspicion that a group led by a person named "Luffy" or "Kim" was also involved in this incident.

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More than 200 tickets such as Kabuki Unauthorized resale or suspect in his 20s Metropolitan Police Department

2023-01-30 12:01:00
A suspect in his 20s was arrested for illegally reselling tickets for Kabuki and other performances on the Internet at twice the regular price. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating that more than 200 tickets such as theaters have been illegally resold so far.

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Nagano Otari Village Two people found near the site of the avalanche State of cardiopulmonary arrest

2023-01-30 11:59:00
On the 29th, in the backcountry off the course of a ski resort in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, the police began searching the area where two foreign men were left behind in an avalanche from the morning of the 30th, and found the two men. I was. Both of them are in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest, so the police are confirming whether they are two people caught in the avalanche.

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Philippine justice minister extradition of Japanese to talks with Japan tomorrow

2023-01-30 11:58:00
Regarding the series of wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another in Japan, regarding the request for the extradition of Japanese nationals detained in immigration facilities in the Philippines, Philippine Justice Minister Lemuria will announce that President Marcos, who is scheduled for next month, will With the visit to Japan in mind, he said, "I want to solve it before the president's visit to Japan," and clarified that he will consult with the Japanese side on the 31st.

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Effects of severe cold Vegetables such as cucumbers have greatly increased in price

2023-01-30 11:55:00
Due to the recent severe cold weather, the prices of vegetables such as cucumbers shipped to Tokyo from various places have risen sharply.

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Police are confirming two people found near the site of the avalanche in Otari, Nagano

2023-01-30 11:16:00
Two people were found earlier as a result of a police search around the site of an avalanche in the backcountry off the course of a ski resort in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture. Police are trying to determine if two foreign men were caught in the avalanche.

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What is the reason why it is chosen as an escape destination and a crime base for Japanese people?

2023-01-30 11:10:00
In the wide-area robbery cases that have occurred one after another all over the country, the Metropolitan Police Department suspects that a Japanese person named "Luffy" of a group based in the Philippines was giving instructions to the executives. When I looked into it, I found that there were actually cases in the past where Japanese people chose the Philippines as a place of escape or a base for crimes. The Roppongi club attack incident, the ground worker incident... Why the Philippines?

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Avalanche in Otari Village, Nagano Search for two unconscious people Accidents outside the course

2023-01-30 07:38:00
On the afternoon of the 29th, at least five foreigners who were skiing in the backcountry off the course of a ski resort in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, were caught in an avalanche, and two of them were unconscious. am. Police have been searching the scene where two people are believed to have been since the morning of the 30th.

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Over 4,300 households in Ishikawa Prefecture continue to experience water outages due to cold weather [Information on water supply stations on the 30th]

2023-01-30 07:23:00
As of the morning of the 30th, more than 4,300 households in four cities and towns in Ishikawa Prefecture are still without water due to freezing and bursting of water pipes due to the cold weather. (Information on water stations on the 30th is posted in the second half of the article.)

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What is the reason why it is chosen as an escape destination and a crime base for Japanese people?

2023-01-30 06:28:00
In the wide-area robbery cases that have occurred one after another all over the country, the Metropolitan Police Department suspects that a Japanese person named "Luffy" of a group based in the Philippines was giving instructions to the executives. When I looked into it, I found that there were actually cases in the past where Japanese people chose the Philippines as a place of escape or a base for crimes. The Roppongi club attack incident, the ground worker incident... Why the Philippines?

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Avalanche in Otari Village, Nagano To search for two unconscious people Accidents outside the course

2023-01-30 06:19:00
On the afternoon of the 29th, at least five foreigners skiing in the backcountry off the course of a ski resort in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, were caught in an avalanche, and police searched for two unconscious men at the scene. will be held from the morning of the 30th.

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Wide area robbery A person named "Kim" was involved in the Komae robbery murder case

2023-01-30 06:04:00
In one of the wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another across the country, in a robbery-murder case in which an elderly woman was murdered at a house in Komae City, Tokyo, the mobile phone found in the rental car that the Metropolitan Police Department seized as being used in the crime said, "Kim.・From an interview with investigative officials, it was found that a record of the address of the victim's house being sent in advance was left from a person who called himself "Yeongjun". In the series of incidents, people who call themselves "Luffy" and "Kim" are believed to be the instructors, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspicion that the same group was involved in the Komae City incident.

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Gunma snowboarder man killed in an avalanche outside the course

2023-01-30 00:36:00
On the 29th, a 46-year-old snowboarder died in an avalanche in the backcountry off the Tanigawadake ski resort in Gunma Prefecture.

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