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West / East Japan Pacific side There is a risk of heavy rain over the 9th Beware of landslide disasters

2023-06-08 23:57:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, there is a risk of localized very heavy rain and heavy rain on the Pacific side of western Japan and eastern Japan until the 9th. Rain is expected to intensify again in areas damaged by the record heavy rain last weekend, and caution is required against landslides and other disasters.

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Operation suspended on the Sanyo Shinkansen line between Shin-Osaka and Hiroshima

2023-06-08 23:55:00
According to JR West, the Sanyo Shinkansen has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Shin-Osaka Station and Hiroshima Station due to the accident that occurred between Okayama Station and Aioi Station in Hyogo Prefecture around 10:13 pm.

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JR Sobu Line rapid trains and Chuo Line/Sobu Line local trains resumed operation

2023-06-08 22:25:00
According to JR East, due to the accident resulting in injury or death, rapid trains on the JR Sobu Line run on the inbound and outbound lines between Tokyo Station and Chiba Station, and local trains on the JR Chuo and Sobu Lines run on the inbound and outbound lines between Mitaka Station and Chiba Station. However, around 10:10 pm, all lines resumed operation.

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Chinese navy survey ship sails in Japanese territorial waters off Kagoshima Prefecture, defense ministry protests

2023-06-08 22:05:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, on the 8th, a Chinese Navy survey ship sailed in Japanese territorial waters off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture. A Chinese Navy survey ship was sailing in territorial waters off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture in February this year, and the Ministry of Defense protested to China through diplomatic routes, saying that it was sailing in Japan's territorial waters with high frequency.

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JR Sobu Line Rapid Train and Chuo Line/Sobu Line Local Train Operation Suspended

2023-06-08 21:59:00
According to JR East, rapid trains on the JR Sobu Line have been suspended on the inbound and outbound lines between Tokyo Station and Chiba Station due to the accident that occurred at Funabashi Station in Chiba Prefecture. Due to this influence, the local trains on the Chuo Line and Sobu Line are on the inbound and outbound lines between Chiba Station and Mitaka Station, and the operation has been suspended since 9:00 pm. It is expected to resume operation around 10:20 pm.

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A series of earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 5 lower or more "I don't think they are directly related" Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-06-08 21:12:00
Last month, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, ``We do not think that each earthquake is directly related to the earthquakes that observed a seismic intensity of 5 lower or more in various places such as Ishikawa and Chiba. We are once again calling for preparations for earthquakes, as large earthquakes can occur anywhere.

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Karuizawa ski bus accident President and former employee sentenced to prison sentence Nagano District Court

2023-06-08 21:05:00
Seven years ago, in a ski tour bus accident that killed 15 people, including university students, in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, the Nagano District Court sentenced the president of the bus company to three years in prison for professional negligence resulting in death and injury. A former employee who was in charge of operation management was sentenced to four years in prison.

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Commentary by a weather forecaster [Video] Risk of heavy rain over the 9th Points to note in the future

2023-06-08 19:43:00
On the Pacific side of western Japan and eastern Japan, due to the influence of fronts and low pressure, there is a risk of localized very heavy rain and heavy rain until the 9th. Due to the record heavy rain last weekend, the rain is expected to intensify again in the affected areas, and it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides and other disasters. Here is a commentary by a weather forecaster about how it will rain in the future and what to watch out for. (Broadcasted on "News 7" on June 8. The video is 1 minute and 12 seconds. It is not available on data broadcasting.)

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Karuizawa ski bus accident President and former employee sentenced to prison sentence Nagano District Court

2023-06-08 19:34:00
Seven years ago, in a ski tour bus accident that killed 15 people, including university students, in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, the Nagano District Court sentenced the president of the bus company to three years in prison for professional negligence resulting in death and injury. A former employee who was in charge of operation management was sentenced to four years in prison.

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PFAS Tokyo Tama area residents blood test "blood concentration about 2.4 times"

2023-06-08 19:14:00
Concerning "PFAS", which contains chemical substances that have been pointed out to be harmful, experts and citizen groups have found that blood tests for residents in the Tokyo and Tama areas show an average of about 2.4 times more blood than the national survey. We published the result that a medium concentration was detected.

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West / East Japan Pacific side There is a risk of heavy rain over the 9th Beware of landslide disasters

2023-06-08 19:05:00
On the Pacific side of western Japan and eastern Japan, due to the influence of fronts and low pressure, there is a risk of localized very heavy rain and heavy rain until the 9th. Due to the record heavy rain last weekend, the rain is expected to intensify again in the affected areas, and it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides and other disasters.

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A man with a camera approaches the railroad, and the sightseeing train stops suddenly Hokkaido

2023-06-08 18:59:00
On the 8th, a man with a camera approached the railroad tracks near a railroad crossing in Kushiro, Hokkaido, causing an emergency stop for the tourist train "Kushiro Marshland Norocco". JR Hokkaido is calling for "I want you to stop absolutely because it is a very dangerous act."

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Toride in Ibaraki, which suffered flood damage, measures against heavy rain are underway during restoration work

2023-06-08 18:58:00
Areas hit by last weekend's record-breaking rainfall have been warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall again. In the residential area of ​​Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, measures were being taken while restoration work was underway.

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At least 543 patients who received organ transplants abroad Survey by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-06-08 18:57:00
A research group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare conducted a fact-finding survey after an NPO director was arrested for arranging organ donations to patients who wished to receive organ transplants overseas without government permission. As of the end of March, it was found that at least 543 patients had received organ transplants overseas. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare wants to strengthen the system for organ donation and transplantation in Japan.

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2-year-old son died or mother arrested for leaving oil-soaked futon Nagano Matsumoto

2023-06-08 18:56:00
In March this year, the police arrested a 25-year-old mother on suspicion of abandoning a guardian to death after leaving her 2-year-old son to die on a futon soaked in oil at his home in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. bottom. He has denied the allegations against police investigations.

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Aichi Toyohashi Nursing care office flooded due to heavy rain last week Struggling to deal with heavy rain forecast

2023-06-08 18:45:00
At the day service office in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, which suffered flood damage due to heavy rain last week, we are struggling to deal with heavy rains expected again before all the cleanup work has been completed.

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Chinese navy survey ship sails in Japanese territorial waters off Kagoshima Prefecture, defense ministry protests

2023-06-08 18:44:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, on the 8th, a Chinese Navy survey ship sailed in Japanese territorial waters off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture. A Chinese Navy survey ship was sailing in territorial waters off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture in February this year, and the Ministry of Defense protested to China through diplomatic routes, saying that it was sailing in Japan's territorial waters with high frequency.

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Liberal Democratic Party/Ishin Working-Level Consultation Before Deliberation on LGBT Bill

2023-06-08 18:33:00
Three bills have been submitted by the ruling and opposition parties to promote understanding of LGBT people. Prior to deliberations on the 9th, the Liberal Democratic Party asked the Japan Restoration Party to cooperate in enacting the bills. are being discussed by officials from both parties.

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Karuizawa bus accident President and former employee sentenced to prison sentence Nagano District Court

2023-06-08 18:29:00
Seven years ago, in a ski tour bus accident that killed 15 people, including university students, in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, the Nagano District Court sentenced the president of the bus company to three years in prison for professional negligence resulting in death and injury. A former employee who was in charge of operation management was sentenced to four years in prison.

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Information on evacuation of the elderly, etc. throughout Toyohashi City, Aichi “Evacuation during the day”

2023-06-08 18:13:00
Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, issued evacuation information for the elderly to 369,330 people in 163,949 households throughout the city at 2:00 pm on the 8th. In areas where the ground has been loose due to heavy rain last week, the danger of landslide disasters is increasing even with rain from the 8th, and we are calling for evacuation during the daytime. Alert level 3 out of five heavy rain alert levels calls for elderly people and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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To recover from troubles that can not be charged with mobile PASMO smartphone

2023-06-08 18:11:00
Mobile PASMO, which allows you to pay the fare at the ticket gate at the station using a smartphone, has been having trouble charging the balance directly from the smartphone since the morning of the 8th, but the operating company has announced that the system has been restored so far. Did.

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Draft proposal to review ``Condominium Law'' for smooth rebuilding of aging condominiums

2023-06-08 18:09:00
As the number of aging condominiums increases, the National Legislative Council has put together an interim proposal to review the so-called "Condominium Law" in order to facilitate reconstruction procedures, etc., including relaxation of the requirements for resolutions.

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Nara Ikaruga-cho Tatsuta Kita 1-chome, 11 people from 7 households were ordered to evacuate

2023-06-08 18:08:00
Ikaruga Town, Nara Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 11 people from 7 households in Tatsuta Kita 1-chome at 4:30 pm. According to the town, the record heavy rain on the 2nd of this month has caused damage to the houses due to the collapse of the slope, and there is a possibility that the damage will expand further in the future rain. The evacuation order is alert level 4 information out of 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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JR Tokai President `` Considering measures to prevent station congestion '' Received suspension of operation due to heavy rain

2023-06-08 18:02:00
Shunsuke Niwa, president of JR Tokai, said that due to the heavy rain last week, the Tokaido Shinkansen was suspended for a long time, causing congestion at Nagoya Station and other stations. He showed the idea of ​​considering measures to prevent it.

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Same-sex marriage not recognized is 'unconstitutional' Fukuoka District Court

2023-06-08 18:00:00
Three same-sex couples residing in Fukuoka and Kumamoto prefectures filed a lawsuit against the government, claiming that same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. I showed the judgment that it was.

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Tokaido Shinkansen due to heavy rain expected to suspend operation Consider changing travel etc.

2023-06-08 17:55:00
JR Tokai said that heavy rain is expected along the line from the night of the 8th to the morning of the 9th, so there is a possibility that the operation of the Tokaido Shinkansen will be suspended or delayed, and we are calling on you to consider changing your travel plans. increase.

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Site river in Iwata, Shizuoka Embankment collapsed due to heavy rain Emergency construction at a rapid pace

2023-06-08 17:50:00
At the site of Shikigawa River in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where record-breaking rain last weekend caused the levee to break in the same place as last year's typhoon, emergency construction was carried out at a rapid pace in preparation for the heavy rain.

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“Career bureaucrat” recruitment exam, the highest number of successful applicants, one in three is a woman

2023-06-08 17:40:00
About 2,000 so-called “career bureaucrats” passed the recruitment exam this spring, the highest number ever since the number of science and engineering fields was increased in the background of digitalization. One in three successful applicants is a woman, a record high.

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One person died Fukuoka with alcohol for disinfection at a barbecue or flames

2023-06-08 17:34:00
Late last month, at a barbecue held by students and teachers at a beauty vocational school in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the clothes of four students caught fire, and one of them died on the 6th. Police are investigating the possibility of professional negligence resulting in death or injury, as the charcoal fire was weakened and the teacher sprayed alcohol for disinfection, causing an explosive flame.

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PFAS Tokyo Tama area residents blood test "blood concentration about 2.4 times"

2023-06-08 17:30:00
Regarding "PFAS", which contains chemical substances that have been pointed out to be harmful, experts and citizen groups have found that blood tests for residents in the Tokyo Tama area show an average blood concentration that is about 2.4 times higher than the national survey. announced the results of the detection of

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The number of patients with infectious diseases such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus is on the rise Why?

2023-06-08 17:28:00
Influenza is usually prevalent from December to March. The number of patients per medical institution for the week until May 28 was "1.62", and it will be the first time since 10 years ago that the epidemic will exceed "1" in late May. The number of patients with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and herpangina, a typical summer cold infection, is also increasing. Why is it on the rise now? We asked an expert.

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Two ships of the China Coast Guard intruded into territorial waters off the coast of Senkaku.

2023-06-08 17:28:00
Before noon on the 8th, two ships of the China Coast Guard invaded Japan's territorial waters one after another off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, following the movement of a Japanese fishing boat. The Japan Coast Guard continues to warn us to leave our territorial waters immediately.

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Immigration Law Revision Bill Approved by Upper House Judicial Committee Expected to be enacted at plenary session on 9th

2023-06-08 17:24:00
A bill to revise the immigration control law to review the way foreigners are detained was voted on by the House of Councilors Judicial Committee, and was passed with a majority of support from both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party, as well as the Japan Restoration Party. And the House of Councilors Steering Committee agreed at the afternoon board meeting that the ruling and opposition parties would vote on revisions to the Immigration Control Act and other laws at the plenary session on the 9th. The revised bill is expected to be approved and enacted at the plenary session on the 9th.

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Karuizawa bus accident President and former employee sentenced to prison sentence Nagano District Court

2023-06-08 17:19:00
Seven years ago, in a ski tour bus accident that killed 15 people, including university students, in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, the Nagano District Court sentenced the president of the bus company to three years in prison for professional negligence resulting in death and injury. A former employee who was in charge of operation management was sentenced to four years in prison.

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Before deliberations on the LDP-Ishin LGBT bill, working-level officials from both parties will discuss how to deal with it

2023-06-08 17:08:00
Three bills have been submitted by the ruling and opposition parties to promote understanding of LGBT people. Prior to deliberations on the 9th, the Liberal Democratic Party asked the Japan Restoration Party to cooperate in enacting the bills. , working-level officials from both parties decided to discuss the response.

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Wakayama Yura Town Hata Ward and part of Sato Ward Evacuation orders for 9 households and 20 people

2023-06-08 17:05:00
Yura Town, Wakayama Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 9 households and 20 people in a part of Hata Ward and a part of Sato Ward at 4:00 pm, saying that the risk of landslides and flooding due to heavy rain is increasing. .

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Former Unification Church purchases land in Tama, Tokyo Capital urgently requests government to grasp the actual situation

2023-06-08 16:59:00
Residents have voiced their concerns about the use of the land purchased by the former Unification Church in Tama City, Tokyo. I urgently requested to grasp the

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West / East Japan Pacific side There is a risk of heavy rain over the 9th Beware of landslide disasters

2023-06-08 16:54:00
On the Pacific side of western Japan and eastern Japan, due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, there is a risk of localized very heavy rain and heavy rain through the 9th. Even in areas that were damaged by the record heavy rain last weekend, the rain is expected to intensify again, and it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides and other disasters.

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NHK chairman apologizes for inappropriate procurement procedures, urgent consideration of recurrence prevention measures

2023-06-08 16:52:00
Regarding NHK's proceedings to procure equipment for the simultaneous distribution of satellite broadcast programs, which is currently not permitted, NHK Chairman Inaba told the General Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, ``This is unacceptable in terms of governance.'' After apologizing, he expressed his intention to hurry to consider measures to prevent recurrence.

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Akita body abandonment case Sudden change in physical condition after meeting with former gang member Death in 1-2 days

2023-06-08 16:34:00
The body of a 48-year-old woman from Aichi Prefecture was found in a wooded area in Akita City, and five former gang members were arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body. , I learned from interviews with investigators that there was a suspicion that he died one to two days later. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating assuming that the woman knows how she died.

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Economy watchers survey in May Rise for 4 months in a row due to increased number of people

2023-06-08 16:27:00
The Cabinet Office's Economy Watchers Survey in May, which asks working people to get a feel for the economy, found that the index showing the current state of the economy has risen for four consecutive months due to an increase in the number of people attending events and eating out.

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Ritsumin and Meiji Restoration Appeal to the government for "energy allowance" due to soaring electricity prices

2023-06-08 16:13:00
In response to soaring electricity prices, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party have announced that the government will provide an "energy allowance" of 3,000 yen per month for ordinary households for six months from October as a new support measure for households. I applied to

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[Explanation] How has the display of "genetically modified food" changed?

2023-06-08 16:12:00
Ingredient labeling for familiar food products such as tofu and natto, which are made from soybeans, and snacks, which are made from corn. Did you know that the display has changed since April? The standards have been revised and the conditions for labeling "non-genetically modified" have become stricter. So what is genetic modification this time? How hard was it to display? Commentator Yosuke Sato will explain what kind of impact it will have on us consumers. (The video is 8 minutes and 00 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)

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Liberal Democratic Party Council of Representatives Opinion asking not to bind the party in voting on the LGBT bill

2023-06-08 16:11:00
Regarding legislative legislation aimed at promoting understanding of LGBT people, the Liberal Democratic Party's council of representatives issued an opinion asking the executives not to restrict party deliberations at the time of voting.

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Evacuation information for the elderly, etc. throughout Wakayama Kimino Town Risk of sediment disasters

2023-06-08 15:44:00
Kimino-cho, Wakayama Prefecture issued information on ``evacuation of the elderly, etc.'' to 4,074 households and 8,057 people throughout the town at 3:00 pm on the 8th, saying that there was a risk of landslide disasters due to heavy rain in the future. Alert level 3 out of five heavy rain alert levels calls for elderly people and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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Information on evacuation of the elderly, etc. throughout Toyohashi City, Aichi “Evacuation during the day”

2023-06-08 14:51:00
Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, issued evacuation information for the elderly to 369,330 people in 163,949 households throughout the city at 2:00 pm on the 8th. In areas where the ground has been loose due to heavy rain last week, the danger of landslide disasters is increasing even with rain from the 8th, and we are calling for evacuation during the daytime. Alert level 3 out of five heavy rain alert levels calls for elderly people and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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Immigration Law Revision Bill Approved by Upper House Judicial Committee Expected to be enacted at plenary session on 9th

2023-06-08 14:50:00
A bill to revise the immigration control law to review the way foreigners are detained was voted on by the House of Councilors Judicial Committee, and was passed with a majority of support from both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party, as well as the Japan Restoration Party. And the House of Councilors Steering Committee agreed at the afternoon board meeting that the ruling and opposition parties would vote on revisions to the Immigration Control Act and other laws at the plenary session on the 9th. The revised bill is expected to be approved and enacted at the plenary session on the 9th.

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Karuizawa bus accident President and former employee sentenced to prison sentence Nagano District Court

2023-06-08 14:47:00
Seven years ago, in the trial of a ski tour bus accident that killed 15 people including university students in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, the Nagano District Court was charged with professional negligence resulting in death and injury. A former employee who was in charge of operation management was sentenced to four years in prison.

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Two ships of the China Coast Guard intruded into territorial waters off the coast of Senkaku.

2023-06-08 14:43:00
Before noon on the 8th, two ships of the China Coast Guard invaded Japan's territorial waters one after another off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, following the movement of a Japanese fishing boat. The Japan Coast Guard continues to warn us to leave our territorial waters immediately.

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Hokkaido Hakodate Elementary school pool class canceled Bus driver could not be secured

2023-06-08 14:18:00
Hakodate City, Hokkaido, has decided to cancel classes at all public elementary schools in the city this year due to the inability to secure bus drivers for children to move to schools with pools. I was.

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Karuizawa bus accident President and former employee sentenced to prison sentence Nagano District Court

2023-06-08 14:13:00
Seven years ago, in a ski tour bus accident in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, in which 15 people, including university students, died. The Nagano District Court sentenced the president to three years in prison and the former employee to four years in prison. In the latest trial, it was disputed whether they could have foreseen the danger of the accident in advance, and the prosecution demanded that the two be sentenced to five years in prison, but the defense side acquitted them on the grounds that they could not have foreseen the accident. was insisting.

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Former Director of National Institute of Public Health Arrested on Suspicion of Violation of Official Brigging Prevention Law

2023-06-08 14:06:00
Suspicion of violating the government-manufactured bid-rigging prevention law, such as by setting the bidding participation qualifications in a way that favors specific contractors, regarding the bidding for work related to the operation of a clinical research portal site ordered by the National Institute of Public Health. was arrested in

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Same-sex marriage not recognized is 'unconstitutional' Fukuoka District Court

2023-06-08 13:27:00
Three same-sex couples residing in Fukuoka and Kumamoto prefectures filed a lawsuit against the government, claiming that same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. I showed the judgment that it was.

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Two ships of the China Coast Guard intruded into territorial waters off the coast of Senkaku.

2023-06-08 13:05:00
On the morning of the 8th, it was confirmed that two ships of the China Coast Guard had intruded into Japan's territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. At 11:53 a.m., the office was switched to the Prime Minister's Office Countermeasures Office, where information was collected and security surveillance was conducted.

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Prime Minister Securing financial resources to counter the declining birth rate Formulate a timetable for social security expenditure reforms

2023-06-08 13:03:00
Prime Minister Kishida has expressed his intention to formulate a "reform timetable" that includes specific details of social security expenditure reforms regarding the financial resources for measures to counter the declining birthrate.

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The beginning of the Kanto rainy season Inspection of the Shakujii River revetment due to the heavy rain the other day Tokyo

2023-06-08 12:39:00
On the 8th, when the Kanto region also entered the rainy season, in Kita-ku, Tokyo, an inspection was conducted to see if there were any abnormalities in the seawall of the Shakujii River, which had swollen due to the heavy rain the other day.

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Immigration Law Revision Bill Approved by Upper House Judicial Committee Expected to be enacted at plenary session on 9th

2023-06-08 12:31:00
A bill to revise the immigration control law to review the way foreigners are detained was voted on by the House of Councilors Judicial Committee, and was passed with a majority of support from both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party, as well as the Japan Restoration Party. The revised bill is expected to be approved and enacted at the plenary session on the 9th.

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22nd Anniversary of the Ikeda Small Incident, Memorial Gathering, Pledge to Prevent the Accident from Fading

2023-06-08 12:29:00
8 days will mark 22 years since the murder of eight children at Ikeda Elementary School attached to Osaka Kyoiku University in Ikeda City, Osaka. On the 8th, a memorial gathering was held at the school, and they pledged to prevent the incident from fading.

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Same-sex marriage not recognized is ``violating the constitution'' Fukuoka District Court

2023-06-08 12:27:00
Three same-sex couples residing in Fukuoka and Kumamoto prefectures filed a lawsuit against the government, claiming that same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. I showed the judgment that it was.

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Mie flooded one after another, distribution of sandbags due to heavy rain expected

2023-06-08 12:20:00
In Ise City, Mie Prefecture, where homes and shops were flooded one after another due to record heavy rain last week, heavy rain is expected again from the night of the 8th to the 9th, so sandbags are being distributed to prevent flooding. .

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Flood damage Wakayama Kainan Hurry up to clean up due to heavy rain expected again tonight

2023-06-08 12:15:00
In Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, where many houses were flooded due to heavy rain last week, residents and volunteers were rushing to clean up their homes because heavy rain was expected again from the night of the 8th.

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Shizuoka Kosai Information on evacuation of the elderly to 975 households in sediment disaster warning areas

2023-06-08 12:07:00
At 11:00 am, Kosai City in Shizuoka Prefecture issued information on ``elderly evacuation'' to 975 households and 2,292 people living in sediment disaster warning areas in the city. In areas where the ground has been loose due to heavy rain last week, the danger of landslide disasters is increasing even with rain from the 8th, and we are calling for evacuation during the daytime. Alert level 3 out of five heavy rain alert levels calls for elderly people and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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Information on evacuation of the elderly to 72,858 households in Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Tenryu Ward, etc.

2023-06-08 12:06:00
In Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, the ground was loosened due to the record heavy rain last weekend. Information on evacuation of the elderly was issued to 3,316 people. Of the five heavy rain warning levels, Level 3 calls for the elderly and people with disabilities to start evacuating. The city calls for evacuation during the daytime, saying that the rain from the 8th has increased the risk of landslide disasters.

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Collecting disused items without permission or arresting vendors in Hachioji, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department

2023-06-08 12:02:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department arrested disused article collectors in Hachioji City, Tokyo, on suspicion of violating the Waste Disposal Law, for collecting disused articles from general households without permission. In Tokyo, there are a series of troubles in which expensive fees are charged for the collection of disused items, and the city and others are calling for attention.

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Kanto Koshin rainy season starts West to East Japan Heavy rain is likely to occur on the 9th

2023-06-08 11:57:00
Eastern Japan is mostly sunny, but it is expected that rainy and cloudy days will continue in the future, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on the morning of the 8th that the Kanto Koshin area is believed to have entered the rainy season. On the Pacific side of western Japan and eastern Japan, due to the influence of fronts and low pressure, there is a risk of localized extremely heavy rain and heavy rain through the 9th. Rain is expected to intensify again in areas damaged by the record heavy rain last weekend, and caution is required against landslides and other disasters.

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Immigration Law Revision Bill Approved by Upper House Judicial Committee Expected to be enacted at plenary session on 9th

2023-06-08 11:54:00
A bill to revise the immigration control law to review the way foreigners are detained was voted on by the House of Councilors Judicial Committee, and was passed with a majority of support from both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party, as well as the Japan Restoration Party. The revised bill is expected to be approved and enacted at the plenary session on the 9th.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revisited the Atomic Bomb Museum on the final day of the G7 Hiroshima Summit

2023-06-08 11:51:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit last month, after the leaders of each country visited the Atomic Bomb Museum in Hiroshima City, it turned out that Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada visited again on the last day of his stay.

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15 years after the Tokyo Akihabara street demon incident Figures of people mourning at the intersection of the scene

2023-06-08 11:38:00
On June 8th, it will be 15 years since the slasher incident in Akihabara, Tokyo, in which 7 people died and 10 were seriously injured. At the intersection at the site, people were seen holding flowers and putting their hands together.

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Not recognizing same-sex marriage is ``violating the constitution'' Fukuoka District Court

2023-06-08 11:28:00
Three same-sex couples living in Fukuoka and Kumamoto prefectures filed a lawsuit claiming that same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. '' he pointed out.

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Problem with mobile "PASMO" Cannot charge with smartphone

2023-06-08 11:10:00
Mobile PASMO, which allows you to pay fares at station ticket gates using smartphones, has been having trouble charging the balance or issuing new cards directly from the smartphone since the morning of the 9th.

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Rainy season in Kanto Koshin 1 day later than normal year 2 days later than last year

2023-06-08 11:04:00
Kanto-Koshin is expected to continue to have rainy and cloudy days, and the Meteorological Agency announced at 11 am on the 8th that ``Kanto-Koshin is believed to have entered the rainy season.'' The rainy season in Kanto-Koshin is one day later than usual and two days later than last year. This year's rainy season was announced on the 18th of last month in Okinawa and Amami, on the 29th of last month in northern Kyushu, Shikoku, Chugoku, Kinki, and Tokai, and on the 30th of last month in southern Kyushu.

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Immigration Law Revision Bill Approved by Upper House Judicial Committee Expected to be enacted at plenary session on 9th

2023-06-08 10:58:00
A bill to revise the immigration control law to review the way foreigners are detained was voted on by the House of Councilors Judicial Committee, and was passed with a majority of support from both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party, as well as the Japan Restoration Party. The revised bill is expected to be approved and enacted at the plenary session on the 9th.

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Wildfires in Canada Affect 100 million people including New York Serious pollution Flight delays

2023-06-08 09:38:00
In New York and other places in the United States, the smoke from the wildfires that are continuing in Canada is pouring in, and air pollution is becoming serious. Flight arrivals and departures have also been delayed, and US officials estimate that more than 100 million people are affected.

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Countermeasures against poor catch Need to respond to changes in the marine environment Proposed by the Fisheries Agency Study Group

2023-06-08 07:03:00
With the poor catch of Pacific saury and salmon continuing in the waters near Japan, the Fisheries Agency study group is responding to changes in the marine environment by combining multiple target fish species and promoting side business with aquaculture. We've put together a list of recommendations that we need.

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Karuizawa ski bus accident

2023-06-08 06:19:00
Seven years ago, a ski tour bus accident in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture killed 15 people, including university students. On the 8th, the judgment will be handed down at the Nagano District Court. The president and others are claiming innocence, saying, ``The accident could not have been foreseen,'' and the court's decision is drawing attention.

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West Japan and the Pacific side of eastern Japan Beware of heavy rain on the 9th

2023-06-08 06:10:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, it is possible that western Japan and the Pacific Ocean side of eastern Japan will experience very heavy rain until the 9th. Rain is expected to intensify again in areas damaged by the record heavy rain last weekend, and caution is required against landslides and other disasters.

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Akita body abandonment case Victim woman consults with acquaintance that "guest is a drug user"

2023-06-08 06:03:00
The body of a 48-year-old woman from Aichi Prefecture was found in a wooded area in Akita City, and five men, including former gang members, were arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body. It turned out that he was supposed to have consulted that there is a person. This customer may be a former gang member, and the Metropolitan Police Department plans to investigate how the woman died.

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Japan Meteorological Agency Prediction of linear precipitation belts Experiment with supercomputer Fugaku

2023-06-08 05:54:00
This is a new technology development aimed at forecasting the "linear rain belt" that brought record-breaking rain last weekend. The Japan Meteorological Agency will use the supercomputer "Fugaku" to conduct experiments to predict the occurrence of linear rain zones based on actual weather conditions nationwide from the 8th.

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Same-sex marriage lawsuit Fukuoka District Court rulings

2023-06-08 05:10:00
On the 8th, the Fukuoka District Court will hand down a ruling in a class action lawsuit filed by same-sex couples in five locations across the country, claiming that same-sex marriage is not recognized as a constitutional violation. So far, judgments in various places have shown judgments such as constitutional violations and unconstitutional conditions, and it is noteworthy whether the judgment on the 8th will follow this.

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Documentary Film Screening of President Zelensky Waseda University

2023-06-08 04:26:00
A screening of a documentary film following President Zelensky was held at Waseda University in Tokyo on the 7th, in order to get people to think about the current situation in Ukraine, which continues to be invaded by Russia.

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Matsue Expressway Truck collides head-on 2 people die Hiroshima Shobara

2023-06-08 01:48:00
On the 7th, there was an accident in which two trucks collided head-on on the Matsue Expressway in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and a 31-year-old and a 48-year-old male driver who were driving each truck died.

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