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GSDF helicopter accident Two of the confirmed deaths are executives of the 8th Division Names etc. announced

2023-04-20 23:56:00
On the 6th of this month, a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared near Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture. I made it public. Both are executives of the 8th Division, which has its headquarters in Kumamoto City.

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SpaceX's Starship explodes after launch

2023-04-20 23:11:00
A test flight of the large spacecraft "Starship" developed by SpaceX, an American space development company, was held at the launch facility in Texas, USA, after 10:30 pm on the 20th of Japan time. Four minutes later, a large rocket carrying a spacecraft exploded. This time there were no people on the spacecraft during the test flight. SpaceX is currently investigating the exact cause.

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Former Supreme Court Judge Shigemitsu Danfuji publishes notebooks during his tenure, including ``intervention''

2023-04-20 22:28:00
Mr. Shigemitsu Danto, who served as a judge of the Supreme Court for nine years from 1974, has released a part of the notebook that he wrote during his tenure, including the details of the discussions at the Supreme Court and his thoughts. Before the Supreme Court ruling on the "Osaka Airport Pollution Lawsuit", in which residents demanded a ban on nighttime flights at Osaka Airport, there is a description that the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court "intervened" in the proceedings of the proceedings at the request of the Ministry of Justice. , The Ryukoku University research group that analyzed it said, "It is a valuable material that shows that the principle of separation of powers may have been violated."

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University of Toyama Discovery of onset mechanism of Parkinson's disease Hopes for new treatment

2023-04-20 21:46:00
The University of Toyama has announced that it has discovered the onset mechanism of Parkinson's disease, an intractable disease that causes tremors in the limbs and immobility, and is expected to lead to new treatments in the future.

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GSDF helicopter accident Names of 2 out of 5 confirmed dead announced

2023-04-20 21:01:00
Two of the five people who have been confirmed dead so far in an accident in which a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared in the vicinity of Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture, were both Toru Niwata of the 8th Division Headquarters. It was revealed that they were Colonel Todoroki (48) and Colonel Koki Shinson (34). Lieutenant Colonel Niwata is the post chief of staff next to the division commander and deputy division commander of the 8th Division. According to Ministry of Defense sources, Colonel Shinson is the leader of the 3rd Defense Division, which is in charge of the operation of the unit.

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Aomori Fire that killed 5 people Investigate 92-year-old relatives of death on suspicion of arson

2023-04-20 20:12:00
On the 13th of this month, a house burned down in Rokunohe, Aomori Prefecture, and five people were found dead. I'm investigating to see if there is.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] The heat will continue tomorrow. Points to avoid the heat

2023-04-20 19:54:00
On the 20th, it was the hottest day in a wide area, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in various places from western Japan to Tohoku. At this time of year when the body is still not accustomed to the heat, it is necessary to be careful about heat stroke. Weather forecaster Monne Haruyama will tell you how to avoid the heat. [Video: 1 minute 48 seconds] (Not available on data broadcasting)

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Former Prime Minister Abe's shooting, journalists and other groups to disclose pretrial arrangement procedure

2023-04-20 19:39:00
Last year, a group made up of journalists about the trial of Tetsuya Yamagami, who was indicted for murder and other crimes in the case where former Prime Minister Abe was shot, will disclose the procedure to narrow down the issues in advance to increase transparency. I submitted a petition to the court.

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Extremist activist arrested Document forgery or hideout apartment search Tokyo

2023-04-20 19:17:00
A 46-year-old activist who belongs to the covert division of the extremist group Koryokyo Mainstream was arrested on suspicion of forging documents, and the Metropolitan Police Department searched an apartment in Hino, Tokyo, as a hideout. The main faction of the Kokurokyo is also appealing against the G7 Hiroshima Summit, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the actual situation in detail.

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Explosion at Prime Minister's speech venue Suspect's court documents seized Investigate motive

2023-04-20 18:52:00
In an incident in which an explosive was thrown near Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City, the police seized the documents of the trial filed against the country by the suspect who criticized the electoral system during a search of his home. got it. Police are investigating whether dissatisfaction with the electoral system was the motive.

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Former Prime Minister Abe's shooting, journalists and other groups to disclose pretrial arrangement procedure

2023-04-20 18:30:00
Last year, a group made up of journalists about the trial of Tetsuya Yamagami, who was indicted for murder and other crimes in the case where former Prime Minister Abe was shot, will disclose the procedure to narrow down the issues in advance to increase transparency. I submitted a petition to the court.

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Japanese anime "pirate site" caught in Brazil for the first time at the request of the Japanese side

2023-04-20 18:26:00
While "pirate sites" for Japanese anime and manga are moving overseas, a Japanese industry group's investigation confirmed that a site with local language subtitles was being operated in Brazil, and the Brazilian authorities were exposed. embarked on, it turned out that 36 sites were closed. This is the first time that a pirated version of Japanese anime aimed at a local market has been exposed as a result of efforts by the Japanese side.

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Skills for Coexistence

2023-04-20 18:17:00
Advanced interactive AI "ChatGPT" that gave a big impact to the world. As the practical application of more advanced AI approaches, we will explain how to face such new technologies. (The video is 9 minutes and 43 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)

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The National Police Agency collaborates with three major home delivery companies to prevent robbery with ``delivery''

2023-04-20 17:52:00
In response to a series of wide-area robbery cases in which courier companies were disguised as intrusions, the National Police Agency is collaborating with delivery companies to promote so-called "delivery," which allows customers to receive parcels without having to meet them face-to-face. It's decided.

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GSDF 8th Division commander, etc. will be replaced tomorrow “Consideration of security environment”

2023-04-20 17:51:00
Yasuomi Morishita, Chief of Staff of the Ground Self-Defense Force, replaced the missing commander of the 8th Division, Yuichi Sakamoto, on the 21st after the accident in which a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared near Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture. made it clear that The decision was made comprehensively, taking into consideration the security environment and other factors.

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Midsummer days with temperatures of 30 degrees or more in various places, the heat is expected to continue tomorrow mainly on the Pacific side

2023-04-20 17:46:00
On the 20th, it was the hottest day in a wide area, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in various places from western Japan to Tohoku. The heat is expected to continue on the 21st, mainly on the Pacific side, so please be careful of heatstroke.

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Administrative agencies also introduce "ChatGPT" at Kanagawa city hall "Japan's first"

2023-04-20 17:39:00
The use of chatGPT, AI-based dialogue software that immediately returns natural and persuasive answers just by entering a question, is being used not only by individuals and companies mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, but also by local governments nationwide at the Yokosuka City Hall in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is rapidly expanding, including being used for the first time in

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Iwao Hakamada's defense team asks prosecutors to retrial ``Don't prove guilty''

2023-04-20 17:14:00
Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, will be retrialed. I immediately clarified my policy not to do so and asked for my cooperation in a speedy hearing.

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Trampoline facilities injured one after another Consumer Affairs Agency asks the country to inform the danger

2023-04-20 17:00:00
Due to a series of serious injuries such as broken bones at trampoline facilities nationwide, the Consumer Affairs Agency's Safety Investigation Committee has asked the government to take measures to prevent recurrence and to inform users of the dangers. We have compiled a report requesting publicity.

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Midsummer day of 30 degrees or more in western Japan to Tohoku This year's hottest heat stroke caution

2023-04-20 16:52:00
On the 20th, it was the hottest day in a wide area, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in various places from western Japan to Tohoku. The heat in various places is expected to continue for 21 days, so please be careful of heat stroke.

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Typhoon No. 1 occurred Far south of Japan Sea of ​​Marshall Islands

2023-04-20 16:31:00
On the afternoon of the 20th, Typhoon No. 1 occurred in the sea far south of Japan.

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Bombing warning email to the Diet Warning in both houses of the House of Representatives No suspicious items found

2023-04-20 16:24:00
An email has been received in the Diet saying that a bomb has been set up, and both houses of the House of Representatives are on alert, but so far no suspicious items have been found.

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GSDF 8th Division commander, etc. will be replaced tomorrow “Consideration of security environment”

2023-04-20 16:14:00
Yasuomi Morishita, Chief of Staff of the Ground Self-Defense Force, said at a press conference on the 20th that the helicopter of the Ground Self-Defense Force disappeared around Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Yuichi Sakamoto, commander of the 8th Division, who is missing. And announced that Masakazu Iyoda, the captain of the Miyako Guard, will be replaced on the 21st. Shinichi Aoki, commander of the 11th brigade, will be appointed as the successor commander of the 8th division, and Hayato Higa, commander of the 5th facility group, will be appointed as the commander of the Miyako Guard. Regarding the reason for the replacement, it is said that the current security environment was considered.

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Explosive incident "Inspection of security situation based on report" Commissioner of the National Police Agency

2023-04-20 14:39:00
Regarding the incident in which an explosive device was thrown near Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City, National Police Agency Commissioner Yasuhiro Tsuyuki said at a press conference today, "The Wakayama Prefectural Police are conducting a rigorous investigation based on law and evidence. We were able to prevent damage to the Prime Minister thanks to the protection measures of personal guards and the cooperation of the general public."

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Health insurance association expects a deficit of more than 560 billion yen this fiscal year, double that of the previous fiscal year

2023-04-20 14:18:00
Health insurance unions, to which employees of large companies are members, will have a deficit of more than 560 billion yen this fiscal year, due to factors such as an increase in contributions to cover medical expenses for the elderly as the population ages. , the deficit is expected to double from the previous year.

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Explosion at Prime Minister's speech venue Explosion at site Seized cylindrical thing, powder black powder?

2023-04-20 12:10:00
In an incident where an explosive was thrown near Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City, it was found that a cylindrical object seized by the police from the scene was filled with black powder, which is considered to be black powder. The powder in the vial in the suspect's rucksack is also believed to be black powder, and the police are investigating it in detail.

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GSDF helicopter accident “Flight recorder withstands high water pressure” Ministry of Defense

2023-04-20 12:04:00
After a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared near Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, the Ministry of Defense has revealed that the flight recorder attached to the aircraft has the ability to withstand high water pressure. In the future, we would like to collect and analyze in detail to determine the cause of the accident.

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Beware of heatstroke even in the midsummer forecast of 30 degrees or more in western Japan to Tohoku

2023-04-20 11:56:00
On the 20th, the temperature rose widely from western Japan to Tohoku, and it was a summer day of 25 degrees or more in various places. Some areas are expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius or higher in the afternoon, so please be careful of heatstroke.

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19-year-old mother of a technical intern trainee arrested on suspicion of abandoning baby's body

2023-04-20 09:27:00
A 19-year-old Vietnamese technical intern trainee mother was arrested on suspicion of abandoning a corpse after the body of a newborn baby was found in a field along a national road in Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture on the 18th of this month. Did.

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Shipment of Delaware begins Shimane Masuda, one of the prefecture's leading grape producing regions

2023-04-20 07:06:00
Shipment of Delaware has begun in Masuda City, one of the leading grape-producing areas in Shimane Prefecture.

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Multiple nuts found around the site Is the aim to increase power by scattering with explosion?

2023-04-20 06:20:00
In an incident in which an explosive was thrown near Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City, after the incident, it was found that several nuts, which seemed to be made of metal, were found around the scene. A nut-like object was also attached to the cylinder, which is believed to be an explosive, and the police are investigating further, assuming that the suspect tried to increase the power by scattering the nut during the explosion.

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Tokyo Fire Department firefighter in his 20s arrested on suspicion of hiding dried cannabis in the dormitory

2023-04-20 06:04:00
A firefighter in his 20s from the Tokyo Fire Department was arrested for hiding dried cannabis in a dormitory in Koto Ward, Tokyo.

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Special fraud case in Funabashi, Chiba A man in his 70s is defrauded for 53 million yen

2023-04-20 05:52:00
A man in his 70s living in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, believed a lie told over the phone by men who claimed to be employees of a telecommunications company, and was defrauded of approximately 53 million yen in cash. Police are investigating this as a special fraud case. increase.

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Expected summer days in various places today 30 degrees in Nagano Matsumoto Beware of heat stroke

2023-04-20 05:49:00
On the 20th, the temperature will rise in a wide area from western Japan to Tohoku, and summer days of 25 degrees or more are expected in various places. Be careful not to get heat stroke, as the temperature will continue to be high even when your body is not accustomed to the heat.

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"Sudare release" of snowmelt water at once at Naruko Dam Osaki, Miyagi

2023-04-20 05:46:00
The annual "sudare release" has started at the Naruko Dam in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture.

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Entrance numbered tickets and procedure cards with different colors to make it easier for everyone to vote

2023-04-20 04:13:00
The second half of the unified local election will be voted on the 23rd of this month. Election administration committees in each region are creating an environment that makes it easy to vote, such as creating entrance numbered tickets with designs that correspond to the appearance of various colors, and creating cards that convey the procedure up to voting in an easy-to-understand manner. There are areas where we are putting effort into.

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