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Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 4, which was automatically shut down, will resume operation on the 24th, ``measures have been taken to prevent recurrence''

2023-03-23 23:15:00
In January this year, Kansai Electric Power finished investigating the cause of Unit 4 of the Takahama Nuclear Power Station in Fukui Prefecture, where a problem with the automatic shutdown of the reactor occurred, and took measures to prevent recurrence, and decided to resume operation on the 24th. clarified.

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On the day of the murder of a female college student in Kyoto, the thallium search history on the suspect's smartphone

2023-03-23 22:52:00
In a case in which a 37-year-old man was arrested for murdering a female university student in Kyoto by ingesting thallium, the police analyzed the suspect's smartphone and found a history of thallium poisoning on the day of the incident. It turns out that there was Police are investigating further details, including where the thallium was obtained.

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The verdict is finally out, to my wife in heaven

2023-03-23 22:12:00
Five people from Hyogo Prefecture sought compensation from the national government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law. Contrary to the judgment of the Kobe District Court in the first trial, which was dismissed, a judgment was handed down that ordered the government to compensate. Four and a half years after the lawsuit was filed and more than 50 years after the operation, one of the plaintiffs, Moji Kobayashi (91), filed the lawsuit with his wife Kimiko, but Kimiko passed away last year. After the ruling, Mr. Hoji said, ``I want to tell his wife, ``It was good, thank you.'' (Osaka Broadcasting Station Reporter Muneaki Takeuchi Kobe Broadcasting Station Reporter Shun Ohata)

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Presented by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Expert Meeting

2023-03-23 22:04:00
At the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's expert meeting on the 23rd, member experts summarized the effects and limitations of partitions such as acrylic plates that have been installed in restaurants to prevent infection from flying. .

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Former eugenics protection law lawsuit 1st trial decision, contrary to ruling ordering the government to compensate Osaka High Court

2023-03-23 21:46:00
Five people from Hyogo Prefecture sought compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law. ordered reparations to the state. This is the seventh case in a series of trials that recognizes the state's responsibility for compensation.

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NHK Scoop Box Contribution Video Grand Prize Shiretoko For posting on sightseeing boat distress

2023-03-23 21:46:00
The award-winning works of the Contribution Video Awards, which are selected from the videos sent to broadcasting stations nationwide through NHK's video posting site "NHK Scoop BOX", were announced on the 23rd.

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Marriage-hunting service "IBJ" obstructing transactions?

2023-03-23 21:11:00
IBJ, a Tokyo-based company that provides so-called marriage-hunting services, was subjected to an on-site inspection by the Japan Fair Trade Commission, alleging that it interfered with transactions by not introducing members to a marriage agency that joined a network operated by another company. I learned from interviews with people involved that I received

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Seibu Shinjuku Line restarted operation

2023-03-23 20:33:00
Due to an accident that caused an injury or death on the Seibu Shinjuku Line after 7:00 pm, operation was suspended on the inbound and outbound lines between Seibu Shinjuku Station and Kamishakujii Station, but at 8:23 pm, the entire line resumed operation.

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Presented by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Expert Meeting

2023-03-23 20:27:00
At the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's expert meeting on the 23rd, member experts summarized the effects and limitations of partitions such as acrylic plates that have been installed in restaurants to prevent infection from flying. .

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Former eugenics protection law lawsuit 1st trial decision, contrary to ruling ordering the government to compensate Osaka High Court

2023-03-23 20:20:00
Five people from Hyogo Prefecture sought compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law. ordered reparations to the state. This is the seventh case in a series of trials that recognizes the state's responsibility for compensation.

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Masajo's predecessor N party former leader Tachibana conviction with suspended sentence to be finalized

2023-03-23 20:10:00
政治家女子48党の前身のNHK党の立花孝志元党首が、受信契約者の情報を不正に取得したうえで、インターネット上に拡散させると脅し、NHKの業務を妨害したとして威力業務妨害などの罪に問われた裁判で、最高裁判所は、23日までに立花元党首の上告を退ける決定をし、懲役2年6か月、執行猶予4年の有罪判決が確定することになりました。

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Seibu Shinjuku Line Operation Suspension Seibu Shinjuku - Kamishakujii Up and Down Line

2023-03-23 19:36:00
The Seibu Shinjuku Line was operated on the inbound and outbound lines between Seibu Shinjuku Station in Shinjuku Ward and Kamisyakujii Station in Nerima Ward due to the accident that occurred between Shimoigusa Station and Iogi Station in Suginami Ward, Tokyo just after 7:00 pm. is on hold. According to Seibu Railway, operation is expected to resume around 8:20 pm.

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Former eugenics protection law lawsuit 1st trial decision, contrary to ruling ordering the government to compensate Osaka High Court

2023-03-23 19:21:00
Five people from Hyogo Prefecture sought compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law. ordered reparations to the state. This is the seventh case in a series of trials that recognizes the state's responsibility for compensation.

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The bereaved family of a Vietnamese man who died while detained at a police station Settlement with Saitama Prefecture

2023-03-23 18:57:00
Five years ago, the bereaved family of a Vietnamese man who died in custody at a police station in Saitama Prefecture demanded compensation for problems with the police response. I learned from interviews with people involved that they settled by paying.

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Predicting ``linear rain belts'' New supercomputer released to improve accuracy Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-03-23 18:51:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency started operation of a new supercomputer from this month, and released it to the press on the 23rd, in order to predict the "linear rain belt" that brings heavy rain that could lead to disasters. It is expected that the computational power will be doubled and the prediction accuracy will be improved.

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Data including personal information for about 230 people in Tokyo was incorrectly posted on the website

2023-03-23 18:28:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government apologized to the target people for incorrectly posting data containing personal information such as names and e-mail addresses of more than 230 people on the website of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Digital Service Bureau.

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New terminal building at Kumamoto Airport opens Reconstruction due to earthquake damage

2023-03-23 18:26:00
The new terminal building of Kumamoto Airport, which was heavily damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake seven years ago and has been undergoing reconstruction work, opened on the 23rd.

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WBC finals Emperor's family also watched on TV Japan's victory pleased

2023-03-23 18:07:00
The final match of the WBC (World Baseball Classic) held on the 22nd was watched on TV by the Emperor's family, who were delighted with Japan's victory.

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Mount Asama volcanic alert level raised from ``1'' to ``2'' Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-03-23 18:02:00
Mount Asama, which is located on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures, has seen changes that are thought to indicate expansion of the mountain, and volcanic activity is increasing, including an increase in volcanic earthquakes. On the afternoon of the 23rd, the Japan Meteorological Agency raised the volcanic alert level to "2" by announcing a warning around the crater, citing the possibility of a small eruption in the future. We are calling for caution against volcanic blocks and pyroclastic flows.

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A series of robbery cases in Tokyo Superintendent General Superintendent of Police instructs "not to relax countermeasures" at the chief's meeting

2023-03-23 17:55:00
While investigations are underway, including the arrest of suspects in a series of wide-area robberies, robberies continue to occur one after another, with at least five cases occurring in the last 10 days in Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department held a meeting of police chiefs and instructed them not to relax measures against heinous and despicable crimes.

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Nursery teacher did not take preventive measures for abuse, ordered improvement to kindergarten side Tokyo Hino

2023-03-23 17:54:00
Hino City, Tokyo, said that at a licensed nursery school in the city, despite the fact that the nursery teacher had abused the child, such as tightening the child, the nursery school did not take appropriate measures to prevent abuse. I issued an improvement order to the social welfare corporation that operates the.

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Aichi Prefectural Police's riot police dispatch lawsuit finalized by the Supreme Court

2023-03-23 16:18:00
Seven years ago, in a lawsuit over the Aichi Prefectural Police's dispatch of riot police to a construction site for a US military helicopter landing site in Okinawa Prefecture, the Supreme Court rejected the Aichi governor's appeal by the 23rd. The judgment of the second trial, which recognized that there was an illegal point in the procedure for deciding to dispatch, has been finalized.

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Mount Asama volcanic alert level raised from ``1'' to ``2'' Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-03-23 15:48:00
At 3:30 pm on the 23rd, the Meteorological Agency announced a warning around the crater of Mt. Asama on the border of Nagano and Gunma, raising the volcanic alert level from "1" to "2." According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, tilt changes that indicate rising magma have been confirmed at Mount Asama since around the 15th of this month, and volcanic earthquakes are increasing. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be cautious of large volcanic blocks and pyroclastic flows associated with the eruption within a range of roughly 2 kilometers from the crater.

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"Leopalace 21" Failure to fulfill the obligation to take home appliances Recommendation for improvement by the government

2023-03-23 15:37:00
Leopalace 21, a major rental real estate company, has not fulfilled its obligation to properly collect TVs and air conditioners discharged from rental property owners, and the government has recommended improvements based on the Home Appliance Recycling Law.

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Order to return passport to former legislator Gersey by 13th of next month Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2023-03-23 15:14:00
The Metropolitan Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for former member of the House of Councilors Gersey on suspicion of violating the Act on Punishment of Violence, etc. for repeatedly threatening celebrities on a video posting site. issued an order to return the

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A man broke into a sushi restaurant in Shinagawa, Tokyo, slashed the manager and fled

2023-03-23 11:16:00
A man broke into a sushi restaurant in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, and escaped by slashing the manager's face with a knife. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the whereabouts of the man who escaped as a robbery injury case.

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Tokyo Wan Ferry service resumed

2023-03-23 08:41:00
Due to poor visibility due to fog, the Tokyo Wan Ferry suspended operations from the first flight, but resumed operation from 8:00 am as visibility improved.

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Government adjusts to expand companies subject to mandatory public disclosure rate of childcare leave taken by men

2023-03-23 08:16:00
Starting next month, companies with more than 1,000 employees will be required to disclose the rate of childcare leave taken by men. I understand that adjustments are being made in the direction of expanding to

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Adjustments to relaxation of conditions for joining employment insurance Some workers who were not covered by the government

2023-03-23 08:00:00
As part of efforts to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, the government has relaxed the conditions for joining employment insurance, allowing non-regular workers with short working hours to receive insurance benefits even if they lose their jobs or take childcare leave. I understand that adjustments are being made in the direction of reviewing the system.

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Toward practical application of "flying cars" Compilation of draft basic concept of operation

2023-03-23 07:40:00
It turned out that a council of national governments and others has compiled a proposal for the basic concept of operation for the practical application of "flying cars", which are being developed as a next-generation means of transportation. From the latter half of the 2020s onwards, it is assumed that dedicated airspace like corridors in the sky will be established, and some of them will be operated at a higher density than conventional aircraft.

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Tokyo Wan Ferry suspends operation Poor visibility due to fog

2023-03-23 07:26:00
Due to poor visibility due to fog, the Tokyo Wan Ferry has suspended operations from the first flight. There is no prospect of reopening.

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Toward decarbonization Kawasaki City becomes Japan's first large-scale liquefied hydrogen receiving site

2023-03-23 01:54:00
Kawasaki City has been selected as a demonstration project site to accept hydrogen carriers, which are expected to be a next-generation energy that does not emit carbon dioxide when burned, and the city wants Kawasaki to take the lead in decarbonization efforts.

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