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Influenza Tokyo Chofu elementary school 104 people infected

2023-05-18 22:19:00
A total of 104 people, including children and staff, were infected with influenza at an elementary school in Chofu City, Tokyo, and the metropolitan government is calling for infection control measures such as frequent hand washing and ventilation.

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RIKEN Limited-term researchers whose employment period has expired "Nearly half of 184 people left"

2023-05-18 21:50:00
380 fixed-term researchers belonging to RIKEN, Japan's leading research institute, reached the upper limit of their employment period at the end of last year, and nearly half of them left the institute due to the problem of seeking continuation of employment. The labor union of the institute made it clear.

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Influenza About 500 people infected at high school in Oita City, one-fourth of the students

2023-05-18 21:31:00
At a private high school in Oita City, about 500 people, one-fourth of all students, were infected with influenza, and the school was closed on the 16th. At school, we are working to thoroughly implement infection prevention measures while receiving guidance from the public health center.

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Mass infection of influenza spreads to more than half of high school students in Miyazaki City

2023-05-18 21:26:00
At a high school in Miyazaki City, where students and staff were collectively infected with influenza, the number of infected people continued to increase, and it was found that the infection had spread to nearly 500 students, more than half of all students.

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Over 9 million yen robbery or arrested 3 suspects in a group of 4 people Itabashi-ku, Tokyo

2023-05-18 21:06:00
In February this year, a group of four men broke into a business office in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, and more than 9 million yen in cash was stolen. Did. Some of them are believed to be acquaintances, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details. According to the investigation, one person has denied the charges.

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Miyagi Kurihara Residential fire Spreads to about 10 buildings Fire is almost extinguished

2023-05-18 20:38:00
Before 2:00 pm on the 18th, a house in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture caught fire, and a strong wind spread to about 10 nearby houses. The fire was mostly extinguished by 5pm and police and firefighters are investigating the situation.

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Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents transported to hospital Father Danshiro and mother died

2023-05-18 20:18:00
On the morning of the 18th, Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents were found dead at their home in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, and their father, Danshiro Ichikawa, and his mother died. Ennosuke was conscious when he was taken to the hospital, and a memo that appears to be a suicide note was found at his home. .

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Did you refuse to investigate abuse?

2023-05-18 19:22:00
Last year, when the city tried to investigate a nursery school in Hino City, Tokyo, on suspicion that a nursery teacher had abused a child, the management company and a former employee of the nursery school were accused of violating the Child and Child-rearing Support Act. Documents were sent for prosecution on suspicion. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, it is the first time in the country that this law has been used. The former employee has denied the allegations.

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Unauthorized game play video distribution or YouTuber arrest Nation's first

2023-05-18 18:43:00
As the popularity of "game play videos", which are distributed on video posting sites, showing how games are played, a YouTuber in Nagoya violated the copyright law for posting gameplay videos without the permission of the company that holds the copyright. was arrested on suspicion of According to the police, it is the first time in Japan that a copyright law violation case involving "game play videos" has been exposed.

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Jingu Gaien redevelopment business operators to re-investigate growth of ginkgo trees

2023-05-18 18:39:00
Regarding the redevelopment of the Meiji Jingu Gaien, a Japanese advisory body to UNESCO pointed out that some of the ginkgo trees were dead and damaged. made it clear that

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Severe heat continues tomorrow, temperature will drop significantly, pay attention to physical condition management

2023-05-18 18:26:00
It was sunny all over the country on the 18th, and the temperature rose, and the temperature exceeded 35 degrees at six points in the Tohoku and Kanto regions, making it the first hot day of the year. On the other hand, on the 19th, it will rain in a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan, and the temperature is expected to drop significantly from the 18th in many places, so please be careful of your physical condition.

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Commentary on the new evacuation plan

2023-05-18 18:12:00
Mt.Fuji is a symbol of Japan and shows its majestic appearance. Its last eruption was more than 300 years ago and it is now quiet. However, about 20 years ago, special earthquakes occurred frequently in deep places. Experts believe that it is not surprising that volcanic activity will become active at any time. Therefore, this time, he will explain in detail the "new evacuation plan" that "aims for zero escape delay" in case Mt. Fuji erupts. (Video is 7 minutes and 58 seconds, not available on data broadcasting)

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Suspension of use of vending machines in some parts of Tokyo Metro Confusion is also warning of G7 Hiroshima Summit

2023-05-18 18:12:00
In line with the G7 Hiroshima Summit starting on the 19th of this month, there are places where vending machines cannot be used at some subway stations in Tokyo to strengthen security.

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Miyagi Kurihara Residential fire Spreads to about 10 buildings Fire is almost extinguished

2023-05-18 17:54:00
Before 2:00 pm on the 18th, a house in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture caught fire and was blown by a strong wind, spreading to about 10 nearby houses. Firefighters said the fire was mostly extinguished by 5 p.m. and no one was injured.

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Tohoku and Kanto this year's first extremely hot day Take measures against heat stroke such as rehydration

2023-05-18 17:49:00
The temperature rose nationwide on the 18th, and in Fukushima and Saitama prefectures, the temperature exceeded 35 degrees after 1:00 pm, making it the first hot day in Tohoku and Kanto this year. The heat is intense, especially in eastern Japan and northern Japan, so please take measures against heat stroke, such as frequently rehydrating.

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Kindergarten child abuse suspicion city refused to investigate nursery school and former employee documents sent to public prosecution for the first time in Japan

2023-05-18 17:22:00
Last year, when the city tried to investigate a nursery school in Hino City, Tokyo, on suspicion that a nursery teacher had abused a child, the management company and a former employee of the nursery school were accused of violating the Child and Child-rearing Support Act. Documents were sent for prosecution on suspicion. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, it is the first time in the country that this law has been used.

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Residential fire in Kurihara, Miyagi Spreads to about 10 surrounding buildings Evacuation instructions for area residents

2023-05-18 17:11:00
Before 2:00 pm on the 18th, a house in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture caught fire and was blown by a strong wind, spreading to about 10 nearby houses. According to the police and other sources, the fire is gradually declining, and no one has been injured so far.

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Tohoku and Kanto this year's first extremely hot day Take measures against heat stroke such as rehydration

2023-05-18 17:09:00
The temperature rose nationwide on the 18th, and in Fukushima and Saitama prefectures, the temperature exceeded 35 degrees after 1:00 pm, making it the first hot day in Tohoku and Kanto this year. The heat is intense, especially in eastern Japan and northern Japan, so please take measures against heat stroke, such as frequently rehydrating.

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Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents transported to hospital Father Danshiro and mother died

2023-05-18 17:03:00
On the morning of the 18th, Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents were found dead at their home in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, and their father, Danshiro Ichikawa, and his mother died. Ennosuke was conscious when he was taken to the hospital, and a memo that appears to be a suicide note was found at his home. .

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Former vice president of consulting firm arrested Suspected of recommending stock sale based on pre-publication information

2023-05-18 17:01:00
A former vice president of a company that provides consulting services for corporate shareholders advised two female acquaintances to sell the company's shares based on inside information that had not yet been made public that earnings forecasts would be revised downward. was arrested by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion of recommending transactions in violation of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

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Arrested on suspicion of forcible indecent approaching from behind on a bicycle Katsushika Ward, Tokyo

2023-05-18 16:55:00
A 34-year-old office worker was arrested on suspicion of forcible indecency when he approached a woman in her 20s from behind on a bicycle and touched her body on the street in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details because the company employee was using a shared bicycle called a share cycle.

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Kindergarten child abuse suspicion city refused to investigate nursery school and former employee documents sent to public prosecution for the first time in Japan

2023-05-18 16:35:00
Last year, when the city tried to investigate a nursery school in Hino City, Tokyo, on suspicion that a nursery teacher had abused a child, the management company and a former employee of the nursery school were accused of violating the Child and Child-rearing Support Act. Documents were sent for prosecution on suspicion. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, it is the first time in the country that this law has been used.

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Tohoku and Kanto this year's first extremely hot day Take measures against heat stroke such as rehydration

2023-05-18 16:16:00
The temperature rose nationwide on the 18th, and in Fukushima and Saitama prefectures, the temperature exceeded 35 degrees after 1:00 pm, making it the first hot day in Tohoku and Kanto this year. The heat is intense, especially in eastern Japan and northern Japan, so please take measures against heat stroke, such as frequently rehydrating.

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Residential fire in Kurihara, Miyagi Spreads to about 10 surrounding buildings Evacuation instructions for area residents

2023-05-18 16:11:00
According to the fire department, just before 2:00 pm on the 18th, a two-story wooden house in Wakayanagi, Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture caught fire and was blown by strong winds. It means that the fire is spreading. Firefighters say there have been no reports of injuries so far. The site is a residential area about 4 kilometers west of JR Ishigoe Station. Due to the fire, Kurihara City issued an evacuation order to 266 households and 629 people living in the Wakayanagawa Minamimachiura district at 2:50 pm, calling for them to evacuate to a safe place.

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The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that Okinawa and Amami will enter the rainy season 13 to 14 days later than last year

2023-05-18 15:44:00
It is raining in Okinawa/Amami and Kyushu due to the front and moist air. In the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, it is expected that there will be more rainy and cloudy days for the next week, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced at 11:00 am that ``the Okinawa region and the Amami region seem to have entered the rainy season.'' The rainy season in the Okinawa region started 14 days later than last year and 8 days later than normal. In addition, the rainy season in the Amami region started 13 days later than last year and 6 days later than normal.

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Former Secretary General of All Japan Private Kindergarten Federation Admits charges such as embezzlement

2023-05-18 15:31:00
The former secretary-general of the All Japan Private Kindergarten Association, which has about 7,500 private kindergartens nationwide, has been charged with embezzlement in the course of business for embezzling cash from the association's account. He, the former secretary general, admitted what was indicted.

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Attendance by the Empress, etc. The national convention of the Japanese Red Cross Society is held in Tokyo

2023-05-18 15:01:00
The national convention of the Japanese Red Cross Society was held on the 18th with the attendance of the Empress and female members of the Imperial Family.

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Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents transported to hospital Father Danshiro and mother died

2023-05-18 14:51:00
Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents were found dead at their home in Tokyo's Meguro Ward on the morning of the 18th. It means that Ennosuke was conscious when he was transported to the hospital, and according to Shochiku officials, his condition was not life-threatening. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the detailed situation because a note that seems to be his suicide note was found at his home.

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Tohoku and Kanto this year's first extremely hot day Take measures against heat stroke such as rehydration

2023-05-18 14:23:00
The temperature rose nationwide on the 18th, and in Fukushima and Saitama prefectures, the temperature exceeded 35 degrees after 1:00 pm, making it the first hot day in Tohoku and Kanto this year. The heat is intense, especially in eastern Japan and northern Japan, so please take measures against heat stroke, such as frequently rehydrating.

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Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents transported to hospital Father Danshiro and mother died

2023-05-18 14:18:00
Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents were found dead at their home in Tokyo's Meguro Ward on the morning of the 18th. It means that Ennosuke was conscious when he was transported to the hospital, and according to Shochiku officials, his condition was not life-threatening. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the detailed situation because a note that seems to be his suicide note was found at his home.

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Former Prime Minister Abe shooting pre-trial arrangement procedure to start on June 12

2023-05-18 13:38:00
In July last year, former Prime Minister Abe was shot in Nara City, and Tetsuya Yamagami, who was indicted for murder and other crimes, will narrow down the evidence and points of contention for the trial next month. It will be held for the first time today.

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The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that Okinawa and Amami will enter the rainy season 13 to 14 days later than last year

2023-05-18 13:27:00
It is raining in Okinawa/Amami and Kyushu due to the front and moist air. In the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, it is expected that there will be more rainy and cloudy days for the next week, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced at 11:00 am that ``the Okinawa region and the Amami region seem to have entered the rainy season.'' The rainy season in the Okinawa region started 14 days later than last year and 8 days later than normal. In addition, the rainy season in the Amami region started 13 days later than last year and 6 days later than normal.

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Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents transported to hospital Father Danshiro and mother died

2023-05-18 13:18:00
Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents were found dead at their home in Tokyo's Meguro Ward on the morning of the 18th. It means that Ennosuke was conscious when he was transported to the hospital, and a note that appears to be a suicide note was found at his home, so the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the situation in detail.

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The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that Okinawa and Amami will enter the rainy season 13 to 14 days later than last year

2023-05-18 12:53:00
It is raining in Okinawa/Amami and Kyushu due to the front and moist air. In the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, it is expected that there will be more rainy and cloudy days for the next week, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced at 11:00 am that ``the Okinawa region and the Amami region seem to have entered the rainy season.'' The rainy season in the Okinawa region started 14 days later than last year and 8 days later than normal. In addition, the rainy season in the Amami region started 13 days later than last year and 6 days later than normal.

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First meeting of Tokyo infectious disease countermeasures meeting Measles ``Need to alert''

2023-05-18 12:49:00
The Tokyo metropolitan government held the first meeting of a meeting to deal with various infectious diseases, and experts said that regarding measles, which has been confirmed one after another in the Kanto region, it is necessary to raise awareness such as encouraging vaccination. It is," he pointed out.

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Former vice president of consulting firm arrested Suspected of recommending stock sale based on pre-publication information

2023-05-18 12:46:00
A former vice president of a company that provides consulting services for corporate shareholders advised two female acquaintances to sell the company's shares based on inside information that had not yet been made public that earnings forecasts would be revised downward. was arrested by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion of recommending transactions in violation of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

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Ginza luxury watch shop robbery case 4 people arrested again on suspicion of breaking into apartment

2023-05-18 12:44:00
A robbery incident in which men wearing masks broke into a luxury watch store in Ginza, Tokyo, and four people who were arrested for abandoning the car and invading an apartment immediately after were suspected of being involved in the incident, the Metropolitan Police Department said on the 18th. He was re-arrested on suspicion of Three of the four are believed to have known each other for some time, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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Unauthorized game play video distribution or YouTuber arrest Nation's first

2023-05-18 12:21:00
As the popularity of "game play videos", which are distributed on video posting sites, showing how games are played, a YouTuber in Nagoya violated the copyright law for posting gameplay videos without the permission of the company that holds the copyright. was arrested on suspicion of According to the police, it is the first time in Japan that a copyright law violation case involving "game play videos" has been exposed.

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Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents collapsed at home, transported mother died

2023-05-18 12:04:00
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, on the morning of the 18th, Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa and his parents were found dead at their home in Tokyo's Meguro Ward. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, his mother was later confirmed dead. In addition, according to people involved, Ennosuke was conscious when he was transported to the hospital, but his father was not conscious, so the Metropolitan Police Department and others are investigating the situation in detail.

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Midsummer days in Kanto, Tohoku, etc. Severe heat over a wide area Take measures against heat stroke

2023-05-18 11:50:00
On the 18th, it will be sunny nationwide and the temperature will rise from the morning, and there are places in Kanto and Tohoku that are already midsummer days. In the afternoon, the temperature will rise further, and it will be a hot day of 35 degrees or more, and severe heat is expected over a wide area.

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Suspected driving in Nihonbashi, Tokyo Dump truck driver sent documents

2023-05-18 11:31:00
In February this year, a dump truck driver in his 40s was sent to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Law on the road in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, for driving in front of a light car and obstructing driving.

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The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that Okinawa and Amami will enter the rainy season 13 to 14 days later than last year

2023-05-18 11:10:00
It is raining in Okinawa/Amami and Kyushu due to the front and moist air. In the Okinawa region and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, it is expected that there will be more rainy and cloudy days for the next week, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced at 11:00 am that ``the Okinawa region and the Amami region seem to have entered the rainy season.'' The rainy season in the Okinawa region started 14 days later than last year and 8 days later than normal. In addition, the rainy season in the Amami region started 13 days later than last year and 6 days later than normal.

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Five ships of the Chinese Navy Circumnavigating Japan Confirmed sailing across the Sakishima Islands Ministry of Defense

2023-05-18 11:01:00
According to the Defense Ministry, five Chinese naval vessels have been confirmed to have sailed around Japan. The five ships will split into two groups and sail across the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture.

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Electric scooter Drunken driving accident Document sent for suspicion of dangerous driving injury

2023-05-18 10:57:00
In February this year, in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, the Metropolitan Police Department accused a 26-year-old office worker of drinking alcohol and driving an electric scooter, causing an accident and seriously injuring a woman who was riding with him. Documents were sent to the public prosecutor on suspicion of dangerous driving injury.

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Iwate Hirono-cho burns down houses, etc. Two bodies from burn marks

2023-05-18 10:23:00
In the early morning of the 18th, a house was burned down in Hirono-cho, Iwate Prefecture, and two bodies were found in the burnt ruins. Police are investigating the cause of the fire while confirming the identity.

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A-bomb survivors and NGOs hold press conference before G7 summit in Hiroshima appealing for nuclear abolition

2023-05-18 07:06:00
19日から始まるG7広島サミットを前に、17日、被爆者やNGOが広島市で会見を開き、各国の首脳には被爆の実態を知ってもらい、核廃絶に向けた道筋を示してほしいなどと訴えました。

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Severe heat mainly in eastern Japan and northern Japan today Take measures against heat stroke

2023-05-18 06:09:00
On the 18th, it will be sunny nationwide and the temperature will rise, and the severe heat will continue mainly in eastern and northern Japan, and it is expected to be intense in parts of the Kanto and Tohoku regions. Please take measures against heat stroke, such as frequent hydration.

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"Measles" Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare calls attention to domestic infection confirmation

2023-05-18 06:01:00
In response to the confirmation of infection with `` measles '', which is highly contagious, in Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has called for caution, such as following the instructions of medical institutions, etc., if there are symptoms that are suspected of being infected. , calling on those who have not been vaccinated to consider vaccination.

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Suspect prosecuted in US "ransomware" cyber attack, National Police Agency also cooperates

2023-05-18 05:40:00
The U.S. Justice Department has announced that it has prosecuted a Russian suspect for conducting a cyber attack using a ransomware computer virus. The Cyber ​​Special Investigation Unit of the National Police Agency, which was newly established last year, also cooperated in the series of investigations, and this is the first time that Japanese police have been involved in a case in which a suspect was prosecuted in connection with ransomware. I mean it's the first time.

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Global temperature 1.5°C above pre-industrial level 66% in next 5 years

2023-05-18 05:25:00
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that there is a 66% chance that the global average annual temperature will rise by 1.5°C or more over the next five years compared to pre-industrial levels.

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Japanese dormouse, a national natural monument, returned to Yatsugatake, taken care of by volunteers

2023-05-18 04:48:00
A Japanese dormouse, a national natural treasure found at a villa at the foot of Mt. Yatsugatake in Nagano Prefecture and raised by volunteers commissioned by the prefecture, was returned to Mt.

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Ishin member Umemura's ``hunger strike'' remarks Wishma's bereaved family protests

2023-05-18 00:41:00
A year ago, a member of the Japan Restoration Party said at the Diet on the 16th that a Sri Lankan woman died at an immigration facility in Nagoya, saying, "It may be because of a hunger strike." The bereaved family released a comment and strongly protested that it gave people an impression that was different from the truth.

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Ginza robbery case Four people arrested on suspicion of robbery to be re-arrested

2023-05-18 00:11:00
The Metropolitan Police Department said on the 18th that four people who were arrested for abandoning the car and breaking into the apartment immediately after a robbery in which men wearing masks broke into a luxury watch store in Ginza, Tokyo, were suspected of being involved in the incident. We have decided to re-arrest him on suspicion of robbery. Three of the four people are believed to have known each other for a long time, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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