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Social News(2023/02/16)


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Prime Minister Kishida intends to review What is unemployment benefit for voluntary resignation in the first place?

2023-02-16 22:12:00
At a government meeting on the 15th, Prime Minister Kishida revealed his intention to review how unemployment benefits should be provided in the event of a person leaving the job for personal reasons. The aim is to facilitate labor mobility. This has long been a labor market issue, and there are deep-rooted concerns that workers will be forced to leave their jobs. Will this review change the situation? How does the unemployment benefit system work? What does "voluntarily leave the job" mean? We have collected these questions in Q&A.

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Sending sexual harassment emails to former female colleague more than 50 times Disciplinary action against Tokyo officials

2023-02-16 21:06:00
The Tokyo metropolitan government suspended a male employee in his 50s for a month after sending more than 50 sexually harassing emails, such as inviting a former female colleague to dinner.

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Saitama Kawaguchi Post office cutlery man cash robbed escape 2 post office workers injured

2023-02-16 20:48:00
On the afternoon of the 16th, a man with something like a knife broke into a post office in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, cut and injured two postal workers, a man and a woman, and took cash and escaped. Police are investigating the whereabouts of a man who escaped as a robbery injury case.

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Toxic substances in loquat seeds Call for not eating powdered food Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

2023-02-16 19:46:00
Information that eating loquat seeds is effective against cancer is spreading on SNS, etc. Then, we are calling not to eat it because it may harm your health.

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Hiroshima City Board of Education withdraws 'Barefoot Gen' from peace education materials

2023-02-16 19:37:00
The Hiroshima City Board of Education has decided to discontinue the inclusion of the manga Barefoot Gen in teaching materials for the Peace Education Program in elementary, junior high, and high schools, and change the content to something else. "Barefoot Gen" is well-known as a work that conveys the inhumanity of the atomic bomb, and there are various opinions for and against it.

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Three people arrested on suspicion of obstruction forcibly removing buildings of Narita Airport construction opponents

2023-02-16 19:04:00
From the night of the 15th to the 16th, the court forcibly removed the signboards and buildings installed on the land near the runway by groups opposed to the construction of Narita Airport. At the scene, there was a scuffle between the opposition and the police, and according to investigative sources, three people have been arrested so far on suspicion of obstructing official duties.

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"Sushiro" Refunds for some takeout customers without discounts

2023-02-16 18:57:00
The operating company of Sushiro, a major revolving sushi chain headquartered in Osaka, has revealed that some customers who took out did not receive a discount in a discount campaign that started on the 13th of this month. The company will proceed with measures such as refunds.

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Fukushima 2 people jumping and killing trial 1st trial revokes death sentence and indefinitely Sendai High Court

2023-02-16 18:57:00
Three years ago, a 53-year-old man was charged with intentionally hitting and killing two unrelated men and women with a stolen truck two days after he was released from prison on a national highway in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture because he wanted to stay in prison for a long time. For the defendant, the Sendai High Court in the second trial canceled the death sentence in the first trial and sentenced him to life imprisonment.

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Saitama Kawaguchi Post office cutlery man cash robbed escape 2 post office workers injured

2023-02-16 18:54:00
On the afternoon of the 16th, a man with something like a knife broke into a post office in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, cut and injured two postal workers, a man and a woman, and took cash and escaped. Police are investigating the whereabouts of a man who escaped as a robbery injury case.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake More than 10,000 people lose their homes in Syria [Movement on the 16th]

2023-02-16 18:52:00
More than 42,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquake that struck near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th. Of these, Syria, where the civil war continues, the UN says that at least 11,000 people have lost their homes in the northwest, and points out that securing shelter is a top priority.

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``Possibility of illegal physical restraint'' at psychiatric hospital Requests investigation to Tokyo

2023-02-16 18:50:00
At a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where a nurse was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an inpatient, a lawyer supporting the patient may have been illegally restrained on the 16th. requested the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to conduct a thorough investigation. The city will investigate whether there were any inappropriate acts.

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Operation resumed on all Tokaido Shinkansen lines

2023-02-16 18:27:00
According to JR Tokai, some trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen had been suspended at around 3:00 p.m., and the outbound line between Tokyo and Kakegawa had been suspended, but at 6:18 p.m. We have resumed. The Tokaido Shinkansen has resumed operation on all lines.

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Shurijo Castle Begins wood processing to rebuild Seiden, which was destroyed in a fire

2023-02-16 18:15:00
On the 16th, the processing of the wood used to rebuild the main hall of Shuri Castle in Naha City, which was destroyed by fire four years ago, began.

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Saitama Kawaguchi Post office cutlery man cash robbed escape 2 post office workers injured

2023-02-16 18:12:00
On the afternoon of the 16th, a man with something like a knife broke into a post office in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, cut two men and women of the post office, injured them, and took cash and escaped. Police are investigating the whereabouts of the man who fled and are calling attention to nearby residents.

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Order to take measures due to significant difference between concert seating sales site and actual seats

2023-02-16 18:09:00
Regarding the placement of bleachers at a concert venue for a popular rock band, the Consumer Affairs Agency said that there was a significant difference between the "seats shown on the ticket sales site" and the "actually assigned seats", and the event company, etc.3 It has been revealed that the company has issued an order to take measures to prevent recurrence.

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Former employee of Obuse town in Nagano suspected of intimidating Yamanashi governor

2023-02-16 17:58:00
Last year, the police arrested a former employee of Obuse Town, Nagano Prefecture, on suspicion of intimidation, saying that he had sent an envelope containing a document that said he would harm the governor of Yamanashi Prefecture and a cutter knife blade.

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Killing 14 million birds in the background

2023-02-16 17:54:00
"Even though it's always a problem..." The price of eggs continues to rise. Wholesale prices are the highest since 1993 and nearly double the average price in February last year. (As of the 16th of this month) How much is it now? What is the background? how long will it last? I have collected such questions.

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Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen Upbound resumes operation, downbound continues to be partially suspended

2023-02-16 17:50:00
According to JR Tokai, some trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen were inspected around 3:00 pm, so the inbound train between Shin-Osaka and Tokyo was suspended, but it was just past 5:30 pm and started running. resumed. ▽Driving is suspended between Tokyo and Kakegawa, and is scheduled to resume around 6:00 pm. Also, according to JR West, along with this, the inbound of the Sanyo Shinkansen was suspended between Hakata and Shin-Osaka, but it has resumed operation. It means that there is a significant delay in the Shinkansen timetable.

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More than 50,000 buildings need urgent removal after the Great Earthquake in Turkey and Syria [Movement on the 16th]

2023-02-16 17:41:00
More than 40,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the major earthquake that occurred near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th, and rescue operations are still ongoing locally. There are more than 50,000 buildings that need to be removed urgently, and the issue is whether they can be removed quickly. On the other hand, support for children who have lost their parents and children who are evacuated in the affected areas is also an issue.

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Saitama Kawaguchi Post office cutlery man cash robbed escape 2 post office workers injured

2023-02-16 16:48:00
On the afternoon of the 16th, a man with something like a knife broke into a post office in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, cut two men and women of the post office, injured them, and took cash and escaped. Police are investigating the whereabouts of the man who fled and are calling attention to nearby residents.

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Tokaido Shinkansen Shin-Yokohama - Odawara Suspension of operation on the upper and lower lines

2023-02-16 16:46:00
According to JR Tokai, the Tokaido Shinkansen has been suspended on the up and down lines between Shin-Yokohama Station and Odawara Station due to inspections on some trains.

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Saitama Kawaguchi Post office cutlery man cash robbed escape 2 post office workers injured

2023-02-16 16:12:00
On the afternoon of the 16th, a man with something like a knife broke into a post office in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, cut two men and women of the post office, injured them, and took cash and escaped. Police are investigating the whereabouts of the man who fled and are calling attention to nearby residents.

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More than 50,000 buildings need urgent removal after the Great Earthquake in Turkey and Syria [Movement on the 16th]

2023-02-16 15:50:00
More than 40,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the major earthquake that occurred near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th, and rescue operations are still ongoing locally. There are more than 50,000 buildings that need to be removed urgently, and the issue is whether they can be removed quickly. On the other hand, support for children who have lost their parents and children who are evacuated in the affected areas is also an issue.

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Saitama Kawaguchi Post office cutlery man cash robbed escape 2 post office workers injured

2023-02-16 15:15:00
According to the police, on the afternoon of the 16th, a man broke into the Kawaguchi Namiki Post Office in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, took cash and fled. Two postal workers were injured and are currently being taken to hospital for treatment. I don't know the exact extent of the injury. Police are investigating the whereabouts of the man who fled and are calling for caution.

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Preparing for the G7 Hiroshima Summit Preparing for Suspicious Persons in Shinkansen Trains

2023-02-16 15:08:00
Before the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May this year, a training was held for the police and others to check the procedures for responding across prefectures, assuming that there is a suspicious person in the car of the Shinkansen running.

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Former Prime Minister Abe's shooting incident "Despicable barbarity" Police Agency Commissioner concludes investigation

2023-02-16 14:40:00
Regarding the completion of the investigation of Tetsuya Yamagami, who was indicted for murder in the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, Chief of the National Police Agency Yasuhiro Tsuyuki said at a regular press conference on the 16th, "Democracy. First of all, I have to say that this is a cowardly barbaric act that took place in the midst of a fundamental election."

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JR West limited express "Super Yakumo" reprinted special vehicle Operates from 17th

2023-02-16 14:37:00
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the start of operation of JR West's limited express "Yakumo" connecting San'in and Okayama, a special train with a reprinted design of the former "Super Yakumo" will be released to the press before it will be operated from the 17th. it was done.

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House burnt down Two bodies from burnt ruins Unable to contact parent and child Yamaguchi Iwakuni

2023-02-16 13:00:00
After 4:00 am on the 16th, there was a fire that burned down a house in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and two people were found dead from the burnt ruins. After the fire, the police are confirming that they have not been able to contact the two parents, a woman in her 70s and a man in her 40s, who live in this house.

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Illegal export of counterfeit airbags? Used car sales company employees re-arrested

2023-02-16 12:30:00
Employees of a used car sales company who were arrested for possessing counterfeit airbags from a major automaker have been re-arrested on suspicion of violating the Customs Act for trying to export counterfeit products overseas. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether it illegally exported to about 40 countries using overseas mail order sites.

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Professor Miyadai attack case Identifies dead man as suspect Sending documents to prosecutors

2023-02-16 12:11:00
Shinji Miyadai, a 63-year-old professor and sociologist at Tokyo Metropolitan University in Hachioji, Tokyo, was attacked with a knife and was seriously injured. As a result of analyzing, etc., it was found that it was identified as a suspect. It is a policy to send documents to the public prosecutor on suspicion of attempted murder in the near future.

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Fukushima 2 people jumping and killing trial 1st trial revokes death sentence and indefinitely Sendai High Court

2023-02-16 12:08:00
Three years ago, the defendant was sentenced to death in the first trial for driving a truck stolen on a national highway in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture without a license and intentionally hitting and killing two unrelated men and women. , The Sendai High Court in the second trial canceled the death sentence and sentenced him to life imprisonment.

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Hideki Takahashi calls for active use of "e-Tax"

2023-02-16 11:57:00
Acceptance of final tax returns for income tax and other taxes began nationwide on the 16th. The National Tax Agency is calling for active use of "e-Tax," which allows tax returns to be filed using a computer or smartphone.

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More than 50,000 buildings need urgent removal after the Great Earthquake in Turkey and Syria [Movement on the 16th]

2023-02-16 11:53:00
More than 40,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the major earthquake that occurred near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th, and rescue operations are still ongoing locally. There are more than 50,000 buildings that need to be removed urgently, and the issue is whether they can be removed quickly. On the other hand, support for children who have lost their parents and children who are evacuated in the affected areas is also an issue.

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Nippori-Toneri Liner Derailment “Shake Amplification?” Investigation Report Compiled

2023-02-16 11:34:00
Two years ago, the Nippori-Toneri Liner derailed during an emergency stop due to an earthquake. summarized.

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Members of the Tokyo Fire Department dispatched after the Great Earthquake in Turkey and Syria return to Japan and report on their activities

2023-02-16 11:14:00
Members of the Tokyo Fire Department who participated in the rescue team of the Japan Disaster Relief Team dispatched from Japan after a major earthquake near the Syrian border in southern Turkey returned to Japan and reported on their activities there.

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Turkey/Syria earthquake: support for children is a challenge [Movement on the 16th]

2023-02-16 06:38:00
More than 40,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquake near the Syrian border in southern Turkey. In the affected areas, support for children who have lost their parents and children who have evacuated has become an issue.

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Psychiatric hospital suspected of inpatient assault

2023-02-16 04:27:00
A psychiatric hospital in Tokyo's Hachioji City, which was raided by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion that nurses had assaulted inpatients, has received oral guidance from the metropolitan government on the grounds that it has not conducted sufficient training on abuse. I found out what I was doing by interviewing the people involved. The metropolitan government will interview staff to find out about the hospital's management system.

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A small 5 girl who fell on the road side by bicycle was hit by a car and died Yokohama

2023-02-16 01:20:00
On the afternoon of the 15th, an elementary school girl who was riding a bicycle on a prefectural road in Yokohama fell over onto the side of the road and was hit by a car and died.

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