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Violence such as trampling residents at a support facility for the disabled or former staff arrested

2023-02-20 22:33:00
A 28-year-old former employee of the facility was arrested at a support facility for persons with disabilities in Wakkanai City, Hokkaido, for assaulting a resident and trampling his body. Investigators say he has denied the allegations.

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Hearings from experts on themes such as declining birthrate measures and enhancement of early childhood education

2023-02-20 20:41:00
On the 20th, the government's conference aimed at materializing countermeasures against the declining birthrate held hearings from experts on the theme of improving early childhood education, etc., and opinions such as calling for the introduction of a system that guarantees the right of all children to receive childcare. It has been issued.

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[Details] What are the characteristics of the great earthquake in Turkey and Syria? What if it happens in Japan?

2023-02-20 19:49:00
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, a large earthquake occurred near the Syrian border in southern Turkey, which was the worst earthquake disaster in the world. It's been 2 weeks since the outbreak on the 20th. Analysis by experts has clarified its characteristics, such as "the world's largest inland earthquake" and "the same quake could cause great damage in Japan." What does this earthquake look like?

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[Leiji Matsumoto passed away] Tetsuya Chiba "The power in my body is going out"

2023-02-20 18:26:00
Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, known for his epic sci-fi works on the theme of space and adventure, such as "Space Battleship Yamato" and "Galaxy Express 999", died of acute heart failure on the 13th of this month. he was 85 years old. There are many voices of regret from cartoonists who were friends with him.

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Atami debris flow remains of missing woman to the end

2023-02-20 18:23:00
On the 20th, the remains of an 80-year-old woman, who was missing until the end in a debris flow that occurred in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, were handed over by the police to the bereaved family on the 20th. At the press conference, the woman's eldest son said through tears, "It's been 1 year and 7 months, but her mother has finally returned. She's happy to be able to hold a memorial service."

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``Fighting dog'' while walking Bite on pedestrian and owner arrested Yokohama

2023-02-20 18:23:00
Last month, the police arrested the owner on suspicion of gross negligence injury after a dog escaped on the street in Yokohama and bit the leg of a woman walking on the sidewalk. Around the scene, the same dog has been biting three other people one after another, and the police are investigating the breeding situation.

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One year on from the military invasion, Ukrainian evacuees talk about their feelings in Tokyo

2023-02-20 17:43:00
On the 24th of this month, it will be one year since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine. In Tokyo, people who had evacuated to Japan from Ukraine talked about their current state of mind.

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[Details] North Korea launches two ballistic missiles and falls outside the EEZ

2023-02-20 17:42:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that two ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea around 7:00 am on the 20th. Both are believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). On the other hand, North Korea announced through state media that it had conducted two short-range ballistic missile drills called "super-large rocket launchers" with a caliber of 600mm.

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Sightseeing boat accident inspection agency submits business improvement plan, receives comments from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

2023-02-20 17:31:00
The Japan Small Craft Inspection Organization (JCI), the government agency acting on behalf of the government, has been dispatched as a ship inspector after it was pointed out that there were inadequate inspections regarding the sinking accident of a sightseeing boat off the coast of Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido. I put out a business improvement plan that included things like that.

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80% of small and medium-sized enterprises will raise wages, of which 50% plan to raise wages Private sector survey

2023-02-20 17:21:00
One of the focal points in this year's spring struggle is the trend of small and medium-sized enterprises, which work for 70% of domestic employees. Roughly half of the respondents plan to implement a “basic increase” to raise their wages.

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[Details] North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles and falls outside the EEZ

2023-02-20 16:49:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that two ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea around 7:00 am on the 20th. Both are believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). On the other hand, North Korea announced through state media that it had conducted two short-range ballistic missile drills called "super-large rocket launchers" with a caliber of 600mm.

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[Leiji Matsumoto passed away] Tetsuya Chiba "The power in my body is going out"

2023-02-20 16:38:00
Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, known for his epic sci-fi works on the theme of space and adventure, such as "Space Battleship Yamato" and "Galaxy Express 999", died of acute heart failure on the 13th of this month. he was 85 years old. There are many voices of regret from cartoonists who were friends with him.

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Card information leaked from over 8,700 people on mail order site, or suspected fraudulent use

2023-02-20 16:35:00
An Osaka-based company that operates the site has announced that the credit card information of more than 8,700 customers may have been leaked on a shopping site for bags and other items. Some are suspected of being used illegally.

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Woman dies in Yokohama car Arrested on suspicion of being beaten or injured by husband

2023-02-20 16:21:00
On the 19th, a 26-year-old woman from Aikawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, was found dead in her car in Yokohama, and police said she had beaten her 34-year-old husband, who was in the car with her. arrested on suspicion. Police are also investigating the circumstances of his death.

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Pandas ``Shanshan'' and ``Yongming'' to be returned to China this week

2023-02-20 16:19:00
The female giant panda "Xianxiang" at Tokyo Ueno Zoo will be returned to China on the 21st of this month, and the giant panda "Eimei", which is kept at a theme park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, will be returned to China on the 22nd of this month. . Just before the return, we interviewed the reception of the facilities on the Chinese side to be transferred.

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The eldest daughter of a listed soldier found in a list from the former navy headquarters in Okinawa

2023-02-20 15:56:00
A roster of units was found at the former Navy Headquarters in Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture. The 93-year-old eldest daughter of a fallen soldier mentioned there visited the headquarters from Kagoshima Prefecture to console the spirit of her father.

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Fatal accident at construction site Did you neglect the necessary contact? Documents sent to the original contractor

2023-02-20 15:42:00
In May last year, at a construction site in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, where multiple contractors participated, there was an accident in which a worker who was removing earth and sand came into contact with another contractor's heavy machinery and died. The original contractor construction company was sent to the public prosecutor on suspicion of violating the Industrial Safety and Health Act, saying that he had neglected to contact and coordinate with the contractor. Such provisions are rarely applied.

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Card information leaked from over 8,700 people on mail order site, or suspected fraudulent use

2023-02-20 15:26:00
An Osaka-based company that operates the site has announced that the credit card information of more than 8,700 customers may have been leaked on a shopping site for bags and other items. Some are suspected of being used illegally.

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[Leiji Matsumoto passed away] Tetsuya Chiba "The power in my body is going out"

2023-02-20 14:44:00
Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, known for his epic sci-fi works on the theme of space and adventure, such as "Space Battleship Yamato" and "Galaxy Express 999", died of acute heart failure on the 13th of this month. he was 85 years old. There are many voices of regret from cartoonists who were friends with him.

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Establishment of a harassment consultation desk for female candidates before the unified local elections

2023-02-20 14:43:00
Before the unified local elections this spring, a group made up of volunteers such as researchers has set up a harassment consultation desk for female candidates nationwide, and has been accepting consultations since the 20th.

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Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto dies at 85

2023-02-20 14:34:00
Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, known for his epic sci-fi works on the theme of space and adventure, such as "Space Battleship Yamato" and "Galaxy Express 999," died of acute heart failure at a hospital in Tokyo on the 13th of this month. . he was 85 years old.

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G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Commemorative "Kumiko" wall clock production in progress Nagano

2023-02-20 14:32:00
As a commemorative gift for the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting to be held in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture in April, the ministers of each country will be presented with "Kumiko Zaiku" wall clocks, which are being produced at a factory in Nagano City. increase.

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Meals at the base cafeteria for 5 months without payment Self-Defense Force personnel suspended for 6 months

2023-02-20 13:58:00
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer in his 50s who belongs to the Maritime Self-Defense Force Atsugi Air Base in Kanagawa Prefecture has been suspended for six months for eating meals at the base's cafeteria without paying for about five months. I was.

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[Details] North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles and falls outside the EEZ

2023-02-20 13:52:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that two ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea around 7:00 am on the 20th. Both are believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). On the other hand, North Korea announced through state media that it had conducted two short-range ballistic missile drills called "super-large rocket launchers" with a caliber of 600mm.

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Ishikawa Nanao Barber shop fire 3 people treated at hospital Some seriously injured

2023-02-20 13:13:00
On the morning of the 20th, there was a fire at a barber shop in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and according to the police, three people living in a house that also serves as a store are being treated at a hospital, and some are seriously injured.

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Establishment of a harassment consultation desk for female candidates before the unified local elections

2023-02-20 12:59:00
Before the unified local elections this spring, a group made up of volunteers such as researchers has set up a harassment consultation desk for female candidates nationwide, and has been accepting consultations since the 20th.

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The Emperor and Empress visited a museum exhibiting materials related to their detention in Siberia Tokyo

2023-02-20 12:56:00
The Emperor and Empress visited a museum in Tokyo and saw an exhibition of materials related to those who were detained in Siberia and other places immediately after the end of the war.

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Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto dies at 85

2023-02-20 12:24:00
Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, known for his epic sci-fi works on the theme of space and adventure, such as "Space Battleship Yamato" and "Galaxy Express 999", died of acute heart failure on the 13th of this month. he was 85 years old.

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[Breaking News] North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles and Falls Outside EEZ

2023-02-20 12:21:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that two ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea around 7:00 am on the 20th. Both are believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). On the other hand, North Korea announced through state media that it had conducted two short-range ballistic missile firing exercises called "super-large rocket launchers" with a 600mm caliber.

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Woman dies in Yokohama car Arrested on suspicion of being beaten or injured by husband

2023-02-20 12:15:00
On the 19th, a 26-year-old woman from Aikawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, was found dead in her car in Yokohama, and police said she had beaten her 34-year-old husband, who was in the car with her. arrested on suspicion. Police are also investigating the circumstances of his death.

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Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto dies at 85

2023-02-20 12:06:00
Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, known for his epic sci-fi works on the theme of space and adventure, such as "Space Battleship Yamato" and "Galaxy Express 999", died of acute heart failure on the 13th of this month. he was 85 years old.

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[Breaking News] North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles and Falls Outside EEZ

2023-02-20 11:55:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that two ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea around 7:00 am on the 20th. Both are believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). On the other hand, North Korea announced through state media that it had conducted two short-range ballistic missile firing exercises called "super-large rocket launchers" with a 600mm caliber.

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[Breaking News] North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles and Falls Outside EEZ

2023-02-20 10:53:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that two ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea around 7:00 am on the 20th. Both are believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). On the other hand, North Korea announced through state media that it had conducted two short-range ballistic missile firing exercises called "super-large rocket launchers" with a 600mm caliber.

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26-year-old wife dies in back seat of husband's car Husband arrested on suspicion of injury Kanagawa

2023-02-20 09:23:00
On the 19th, a 34-year-old husband was arrested on suspicion of injury for hitting his 26-year-old wife at a house in Aikawa, Kanagawa Prefecture. Her wife was found dead in the back seat of her husband's car and police are investigating the details.

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[Breaking News] North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles and Falls Outside EEZ

2023-02-20 08:52:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that two ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea around 7:00 am on the 20th. Both are believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). On the other hand, North Korea announced through state media that it had conducted two short-range ballistic missile firing exercises called "super-large rocket launchers" with a 600mm caliber.

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Frozen food specializing in infants is also being developed as a product that “parents do not feel guilty”

2023-02-20 08:35:00
Food manufacturers are developing products that reduce the time it takes to prepare meals for infants in an effort to reduce the burden on those raising children while working.

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A woman in her 30s died in a fire burning an apartment, Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama

2023-02-20 08:17:00
In the early hours of the 20th, a fire broke out in an apartment in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, killing a woman.

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[Breaking news] Multiple potential North Korean ballistic missiles falling outside the EEZ?

2023-02-20 08:12:00
According to a Ministry of Defense official, there is information that there are multiple ballistic missiles that may have been launched from North Korea. Both are believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). In addition, the Japan Coast Guard is confirming damage in the waters around Japan, but so far there is no information on damage to ships related to Japan. Vessels underway are urged to pay attention to future information.

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North Korea launches and announces possible new ballistic missiles Ministry of Defense

2023-02-20 07:17:00
This is the second announcement from the Japan Coast Guard regarding the launch of what may be a ballistic missile. The Japan Coast Guard announced at 7:12 a.m. that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, citing information from the Ministry of Defense. Vessels underway are urged to pay attention to future information.

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Frozen food specializing in infants is also being developed as a product that “parents do not feel guilty”

2023-02-20 06:08:00
Food manufacturers are developing products that reduce the time it takes to prepare meals for infants in an effort to reduce the burden on those raising children while working.

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Textbook of Tokyo Shoseki Redistributed with about 1200 corrections such as place name notation

2023-02-20 05:40:00
Over 1,000 errors have been found in the map textbook for high schools published by Tokyo Shoseki, a major textbook company, and has been used since this school year. It is an unusual situation, such as distributing revised textbooks again last month.

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