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Business improvement order issued to Nipro Pharma, which creates false records in pharmaceutical manufacturing

2023-02-24 21:25:00
Akita Prefecture issued a business improvement order to the company on the 24th, alleging that the factory in Akita Prefecture of Nipro Pharma, a medical product manufacturing company headquartered in Osaka, had created false records and tests that differed from the government's approval certificate. issued.

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SDF and U.S. forces in Japan exchange views on future joint training and information gathering

2023-02-24 20:40:00
On the 24th, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Defense between the top officials of the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. Forces in Japan. According to the Self-Defense Forces, based on the national security strategies compiled by the Japanese and US governments last year, they exchanged opinions on future joint exercises and information gathering activities.

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Suspicion of patient assault or physical restraint?

2023-02-24 20:27:00
"I don't want to suffer anymore." A video of a patient complaining while crying. He said he was beaten and tied up by hospital staff. Another video shows a patient being beaten by someone who appears to be a medical staff and complaining, "I'm scared, I'm scared." Takiyama Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, was inspected by the metropolitan government for the second time in the early morning of the 24th. What the hell is going on in the hospital?

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Former technical intern trainee “baby corpse abandonment trial” claiming innocence Supreme Court argument

2023-02-24 19:32:00
Three years ago, in Ashikita, Kumamoto Prefecture, the Supreme Court opened an argument in a trial in which a Vietnamese defendant who was a technical intern trainee abandoned twin babies who were stillborn at home, and was accused of abandoning the corpse. The defendant once again asserted his innocence, stating, "I had the intention to mourn the baby," and that it would not constitute abandonment.

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Tokyo psychiatric hospital on-site inspection Nurse arrested on suspicion of patient assault

2023-02-24 19:25:00
A psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where a nurse was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an inpatient, the Tokyo metropolitan government conducted an unannounced on-site inspection early in the morning of the 24th to determine if there was any inappropriate behavior. I plan to investigate it in more detail.

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Two dead in house fire in Toyama

2023-02-24 19:24:00
On the morning of the 24th, there was a fire at a house in Toyama City, and two people were found dead. Police are working to confirm the identity and are investigating the cause of the fire with firefighters.

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China BYD Uses hazardous chemical substance hexavalent chromium in EV buses sold in Japan

2023-02-24 19:21:00
BYD, a major Chinese EV = electric vehicle, has revealed that it uses the chemical substance hexavalent chromium for EV buses sold in Japan. Hexavalent chromium is a chemical substance that is harmful to the human body, and its use is prohibited by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, an industry organization, as a voluntary regulation.

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Former Eugenic Protection Law Lawsuit Forced Sterilization Surgery Judgment to Compensate the Government Shizuoka District Court

2023-02-24 19:07:00
A hearing-impaired woman in her 80s living in Shizuoka Prefecture sought compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law. Judging that, I ordered the country to pay 16.5 million yen. This is the fourth similar lawsuit that has been filed across the country, recognizing the state's liability for compensation.

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Company employee arrested in Yokohama slashing case Re-arrested in Saitama Kawaguchi case

2023-02-24 18:51:00
On the 1st of this month, three consecutive slashing incidents occurred in Kawaguchi City and Yokohama City, Saitama Prefecture. was re-arrested in He denies the allegations against the investigation.

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Tokyo Komae robbery murder Two cars used for abandonment and escape Investigation disturbance?

2023-02-24 18:34:00
It turned out that the suspects who were arrested in the robbery-murder case in Komae City, Tokyo abandoned one of the two rental cars that went to the vicinity of the scene after the incident and fled in the other car. rice field. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether the abandoned car was aimed at delaying the identification of the suspect, and is investigating the relationship because the same trick is used in another case.

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Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd. Partial voluntary suspension of sales activities Prioritization of training for unauthorized viewing of customer information

2023-02-24 18:33:00
In response to problems such as employees illegally browsing customer information of competitors owned by a subsidiary, Kansai Electric Power announced that it will refrain from some sales activities until the end of April, giving priority to training and education. bottom.

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A long-established inn in Fukuoka Only changes the hot water in the public bath twice a year and neglects to add chlorine

2023-02-24 18:17:00
A long-established ryokan in Futsukaichi Onsen in Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture received improvement guidance from the prefecture for changing the hot water in the public bath, which should normally be changed at least once a week, only twice a year. I understand. The inn also made false reports, so the prefecture is also considering the application of penalties.

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Turkey-Syria Earthquake Urgent need for assistance to areas affected by Syria [movement on 24th]

2023-02-24 18:12:00
In neighboring Syria, which was severely damaged by the massive earthquake that struck southern Turkey earlier this month, although support routes have been expanded, there are still areas where relief supplies are not sufficiently delivered due to the civil war. support is a challenge.

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`` Smartphone 1 yen sale '' Strict quota background or to strengthen surveillance JFTC

2023-02-24 18:10:00
Regarding cases where smartphone terminals are sold for 1 yen, the Fair Trade Commission plans to strengthen surveillance on each company, citing strict quotas for sales agents by major mobile companies.

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Earthquake and tsunami observation Extension of maintenance Emergency earthquake early warning up to 15 seconds late

2023-02-24 18:07:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced that it will extend the maintenance of the earthquake and tsunami observation system off the coast from Tohoku to Kanto, which was originally scheduled for 25th, until the middle of next month. If an earthquake occurs off the coast of Miyagi and Iwate prefectures, the announcement of the "Earthquake Early Warning" will continue to be delayed by up to 15 seconds.

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Bombardment around nuclear power plant in Ukraine Proposal to protect nuclear facilities during wartime

2023-02-24 17:50:00
In response to the ongoing shelling of nuclear power plants in Ukraine, which could lead to a serious accident, a research group made up of domestic experts in nuclear power and other fields has launched a new plan to protect nuclear facilities during wartime. I proposed to create a system.

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Administrative guidance to NHK due to failure to report violation of postal law Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2023-02-24 17:47:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has confirmed that approximately 3.09 million new reception contract information documents that NHK entrusted to an external business operator to violate the Postal Law have been confirmed, and it has asked NHK to prevent recurrence of omissions. I provided the administrative guidance I requested.

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Three years ago, a 33-year-old nursery teacher was arrested for being abused at a nursery school in Hino City, Tokyo

2023-02-24 17:09:00
Three years ago, at a nursery school in Hino City, Tokyo, a 33-year-old nursery teacher was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for injuring a child by tightening his arms and shaking him. Investigators say he denies the charges.

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The number of influenza patients decreased from the previous week, but continued infection control measures

2023-02-24 17:04:00
The number of influenza patients reported per medical institution in the week ending February 19 was 12.56 nationwide, the first decrease from the previous week in this winter season. However, it has exceeded the ``alert level'' level, which is said to have the potential for a major epidemic, for four consecutive weeks, and experts continue to call for infection control.

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Demonstration project for using Fukushima decontamination soil Residents of the planned area request the Ministry of the Environment to cancel

2023-02-24 16:59:00
A group including residents of Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo and Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, who are planning to conduct the first demonstration project outside the prefecture to recycle soil left over from decontamination in Fukushima Prefecture, has decided to cancel the project. I applied to the Ministry of the Environment.

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`` Smartphone 1 yen sale '' Strict quota background or to strengthen surveillance JFTC

2023-02-24 16:46:00
Regarding cases where smartphone terminals are sold for 1 yen, the Fair Trade Commission plans to strengthen surveillance on each company, citing strict quotas for sales agents by major mobile companies.

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Two dead in house fire in Toyama

2023-02-24 16:20:00
On the morning of the 24th, there was a fire at a house in Toyama City, and two people were found dead. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze with firefighters, as well as confirming the identity.

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Tokyo psychiatric hospital on-site inspection Nurse arrested on suspicion of patient assault

2023-02-24 16:16:00
A psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where a nurse was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an inpatient, the Tokyo metropolitan government conducted an unannounced on-site inspection early in the morning of the 24th to check whether there were any inappropriate acts. I'm going to look into it in detail, including the system.

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Former Eugenic Protection Law Lawsuit Forced Sterilization Surgery Judgment to Compensate the Government Shizuoka District Court

2023-02-24 15:56:00
A hearing-impaired woman in her 80s living in Shizuoka Prefecture sought compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law. ordered. This is the fourth similar lawsuit that has been filed across the country, recognizing the state's liability for compensation.

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Traffic accident bereaved family support system summary "Note" Request to disseminate to Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

2023-02-24 15:46:00
In response to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's creation of a "Victim's Note" that summarizes support systems for traffic accident victims and bereaved families, people who lost family members in accidents met with Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito. I asked the victim to actively inform the existence of the notebook.

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Nuclear Regulation Authority pointed out that “Kyushu Electric Power Co., Ltd. delays nuclear power plant seismic review due to lack of preparation”

2023-02-24 15:30:00
On the 24th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority met with the president of Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc., and the review of the Sendai Nuclear Power Station and the Genkai Nuclear Power Station, which is being conducted in conjunction with the review of earthquake resistance standards, has been delayed due to insufficient preparation on the part of Kyushu Electric Power. pointed out. If we don't pass by April next year, we may have to stop driving.

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Saibu Gas Considers Base Raise for First Time in 23 Years Due to Record Price Rise

2023-02-24 15:29:00
In this year's spring labor offensive, which focuses on responding to price increases, major energy company "Saibu Gas" has begun considering a wage increase equivalent to a "base increase" that raises basic wages for the first time in 23 years. I understand.

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Proposal to change penal code ``forced sexual intercourse crime'' to ``non-consensual sexual intercourse crime'' Ministry of Justice

2023-02-24 15:20:00
A draft revision of the Penal Code to match the actual situation of sexual crimes clarifies that "forcible sexual intercourse" can be a crime if it is difficult for the victim to express "will not consent". The Ministry of Justice has presented a proposal to change it to "non-consensual sexual intercourse".

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Minister of Education Nagaoka to exercise fourth ``right to ask questions'' to the former Unification Church

2023-02-24 15:14:00
Regarding the issue of the former Unification Church, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka announced at a press conference that he would hold a religious corporation council on the 28th of this month to exercise the fourth "right to ask questions".

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Former Eugenic Protection Law Lawsuit Forced Sterilization Surgery Judgment to Compensate the Government Shizuoka District Court

2023-02-24 15:06:00
The Shizuoka District Court has handed down a ruling ordering the government to compensate a hearing-impaired woman in her 80s who lives in Shizuoka Prefecture for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former eugenics protection law. . This is the fourth judicial ruling that recognizes the country's liability for damages in similar cases across the country, following the rulings of the Osaka and Tokyo High Courts last year and the Kumamoto District Court last month.

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A long-established inn in Fukuoka Only changes the hot water in the public bath twice a year and neglects to add chlorine

2023-02-24 14:06:00
A long-established ryokan in Futsukaichi Onsen in Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture received improvement guidance from the prefecture for changing the hot water in the public bath, which should normally be changed at least once a week, only twice a year. I understand. The inn also made false reports, so the prefecture is also considering the application of penalties.

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Okinawa Taketomi-cho to finalize prison sentence

2023-02-24 13:51:00
The former mayor of Taketomi Town, Okinawa Prefecture, was accused of violating the government-manufactured bid rigging prevention law and aggravated bribery for receiving 17 million yen in return for leaking bidding information for a project ordered by the town to the contractor. The court has decided to dismiss the former mayor's appeal, and the prison sentence of 3 years and 6 months will be finalized. In the future, civil rights will be suspended, and even after completing the prison term, you will be prohibited from voting for five years and from running for 10 years.

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Flood and sediment disaster forecasting permission for private businesses such as weather companies

2023-02-24 13:34:00
Amid a series of disasters caused by heavy rains, the Cabinet decided to revise the law to allow private businesses such as weather companies to forecast floods and landslides, which until now had been restricted to the national government. The aim is to respond to diverse disaster prevention needs, such as by promoting the use of the latest technology to transmit disaster prevention information that narrows down the area.

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One year after the invasion, 7 groups of atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima protest against Russia's display of nuclear power

2023-02-24 13:22:00
On the occasion of the one year anniversary of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, seven groups of hibakusha in Hiroshima Prefecture issued a joint statement, strongly protesting Russia's display of its nuclear arsenal. He called for the abolition of nuclear weapons.

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A 5-year-old child is unconscious and in critical condition A man arrested for his mother's relationship Tokyo Akiruno

2023-02-24 13:01:00
A 40-year-old suspect was arrested at a house in Akiruno, Tokyo on the 22nd for injuring his partner's 5-year-old son by kicking it multiple times. The boy was taken to the hospital, where he is said to be in a critical condition.

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“Illegal refund of consumption tax” Cancellation of duty-free sales permit for 10 stores National tax authorities

2023-02-24 12:57:00
The national tax authorities revoked the duty-free sales permits of 10 stores all at once, accusing them of fraudulently trying to receive a consumption tax refund by pretending to sell coins and oval coins processed with gold to foreign tourists. was found through interviews with stakeholders. The 10 companies that operate duty-free shops have received an additional tax of 2 billion yen, including heavy additional tax, from the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau.

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Tokyo Komae robbery murder 2 cars abandoned and escape investigation aim to disturb investigation?

2023-02-24 12:33:00
It turned out that the suspects who were arrested in the robbery-murder case in Komae City, Tokyo abandoned one of the two rental cars that went to the vicinity of the scene after the incident and fled in the other car. rice field. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether the abandoned car was aimed at delaying the identification of the suspect, and is investigating the relationship because the same trick is used in another case.

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12 years next month from the Great East Japan Earthquake Prime Minister 'doing full power for reconstruction'

2023-02-24 12:14:00
With the 11th of next month marking the 12th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida issued a statement stating that he will devote all his energy to reconstruction and promote the building of a country that is resilient to disasters.

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``Boat match'' ``Issues and concerns'' Notified to elections nationwide Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto

2023-02-24 12:08:00
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto expressed his concern from the perspective of ensuring fairness and fairness about local government election management committees conducting ``boat matches'' during elections in which candidates with similar ideas can be identified. It has been revealed that it has been notified to the nationwide elections.

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Tokyo psychiatric hospital on-site inspection Nurse arrested on suspicion of patient assault

2023-02-24 11:11:00
A psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where a nurse was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an inpatient, the Tokyo metropolitan government conducted an unannounced on-site inspection early in the morning of the 24th to check whether there were any inappropriate acts. I'm going to look into it in detail, including the system.

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Video showing specific examples of unconscious beliefs based on gender Tokyo Metropolitan Government

2023-02-24 07:08:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is working to introduce specific examples in videos in order to make people aware of unconscious beliefs based on gender, such as "Men work and women do housework."

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Company employee arrested on suspicion of abandoning acquaintance woman's body Shizuoka

2023-02-24 06:17:00
A 31-year-old office worker was arrested for abandoning the body of a 33-year-old female acquaintance at her home in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the body was found dismembered, according to investigative sources. I understand new. The police believe that the suspect also knows the circumstances of the woman's death and are investigating.

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Turkey/Syria earthquake economic damage estimated at more than 11 trillion yen [24th movement]

2023-02-24 05:08:00
More than 49,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquake that struck near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th of this month. It is estimated that the economic damage caused by the earthquake will exceed 11 trillion yen, and there are concerns that recovery will take time.

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Company employee arrested for slashing in Yokohama Re-arrested on suspicion of involvement in Kawaguchi's case

2023-02-24 00:41:00
On the 1st of this month, three consecutive slashing incidents occurred in Kawaguchi City and Yokohama City, Saitama Prefecture, and it was found that the company employee arrested in the Yokohama incident was suspected of being involved in the Kawaguchi incident. It is also planned to re-arrest him on suspicion of injury. According to police, he has denied the allegations so far.

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