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Film distribution company's Japanese subsidiary apologizes for positive reaction to SNS post linked to atomic bomb

2023-07-31 23:43:00
There have been several comments criticizing the response of the distribution company of the movie released in the United States in July, which sent out a message that could be received favorably in response to a post on SNS reminiscent of the atomic bomb. The Japanese subsidiary of the distribution company issued an apology comment on the night of the 31st.

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Typhoon No. 6 expected to approach Okinawa/Amami on August 2

2023-07-31 23:22:00
A large and very strong Typhoon No. 6 is moving northward over the seas south of the Okinawa region, and is expected to approach Okinawa/Amami by August 2, accompanied by strong winds. In Okinawa/Amami, fierce winds are expected to blow over the next two days, and the sea is expected to swell violently.

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In the event of a heat stroke alert, a notice requesting the suspension of club activities Yamagata Prefectural Board of Education

2023-07-31 22:19:00
In response to the death of a female junior high school student in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, who was transported with symptoms of heat stroke, the Yamagata Prefectural Board of Education canceled club activities if a "heat stroke warning" was issued within the prefecture. All schools were notified on the 31st of the new response requesting consideration of the situation.

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Human waste from Yakushima mountain lodge Not unloaded for about a year and a half to be carried out by helicopter

2023-07-31 21:18:00
In Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage Site in Kagoshima Prefecture, we learned from interviews with towns and businesses that human waste from a toilet in a mountain hut has been unable to be lowered to the foot of the mountain for about a year and a half. Due to the breakdown of the trolley used for transportation, the removal work will be carried out by helicopter next month (August).

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Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial letter for Korean victims requested to be sent to Governor Koike

2023-07-31 21:17:00
The executive committee for the memorial ceremony for the Korean victims who were killed in the chaos of the Great Kanto Earthquake 100 years ago has asked Governor Koike of Tokyo to send a memorial letter.

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Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa released on bail

2023-07-31 20:50:00
Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who was charged with assisting his parents in committing suicide, was released on bail on the afternoon of the 31st.

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A man slipped and died near the summit of Mt. Nishihotaka in the Northern Alps Nagano

2023-07-31 20:44:00
On the morning of the 31st, a man slipped near the summit of Mt. Nishihotaka in the Northern Alps and later died. In Nagano Prefecture, there have been a series of distresses, mainly in the Northern Alps, and the police are calling for a relaxed plan and to be more cautious than usual in dangerous areas.

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Big Motor Hyogo no longer has roadside trees in front of its store, no logging records

2023-07-31 20:32:00
As a result of field surveys conducted by the prefectural government on the trees lining the roads in front of the used car sales company "Big Motor" in Hyogo Prefecture, it was found that there were several cases where the trees had disappeared even though there was no record of logging. We will inquire about the circumstances and proceed with the soil survey.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Beware of storms and high waves in Okinawa and Amami over the next two days

2023-07-31 20:21:00
Typhoon No. 6 has become extremely strong and is moving northward over the seas south of the Okinawa region, and is expected to approach Okinawa/Amami with strong winds until August 2nd. In Okinawa/Amami, fierce winds are expected to blow over the next two days, and the sea is expected to swell violently. This is a commentary by Monnon Haruyama, a weather forecaster, about the warning points for Typhoon No. 6 in the future. Broadcast video on NHK News 7 on July 31, 1 minute 36 seconds Cannot be seen on data broadcasting

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Fukushima Prefectural Surfing Federation Requests countermeasures against rumors after treated water release

2023-07-31 20:11:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, the chairman of the Fukushima Prefectural Surfing Association attended a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party's legislators' federation and continued to disseminate information on safety even after the release. I requested that you work on countermeasures against rumors.

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12.7% of female managers in companies Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare "Low standard internationally"

2023-07-31 20:09:00
According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the working styles of men and women, the percentage of women in managerial positions at companies at the section manager level and above was 12.7% last fiscal year, the highest since the survey began using the current method. Compared to the previous year, the increase remained at 0.4 points. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said, "It is a low level by international standards, and long-term efforts are necessary in the future."

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Typhoon No. 6 expected to approach Okinawa/Amami on August 2

2023-07-31 19:48:00
Typhoon No. 6 has become extremely strong and is moving northward over the seas south of the Okinawa region, and is expected to approach Okinawa/Amami with strong winds until August 2nd. In Okinawa/Amami, fierce winds are expected to blow over the next two days, and the sea is expected to swell violently.

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Keio Line Indiscriminate Attack Case Defendant sentenced to 23 years in prison Tokyo District Court Tachikawa Branch

2023-07-31 19:21:00
Two years ago (2021), a passenger on the Keio Line was slashed and the inside of the train was set on fire. It is an indiscriminate crime aimed at the lives of passengers," and sentenced him to 23 years in prison.

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Junior high school "English" Challenges in speaking and writing skills National academic test results announced

2023-07-31 19:18:00
The results of this year's ``National Academic Ability Test'' have been announced, and the average correct answer rate for speaking in ``English'' in junior high school, which was held for the first time in four years, is only 12%. I was. Experts say, "It is necessary to improve teaching methods, such as promoting the use of ICT."

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Male childcare leave acquisition rate of about 17%, the highest ever, is a big gap from the target

2023-07-31 19:11:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found that the rate of childcare leave taken by men working at companies reached a record high of about 17% last fiscal year. However, there is still a gap up to the government's target of 50% by 2025.

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Defendant Ennosuke Ichikawa to be released on bail today Tokyo District Court rejects quasi-appeal

2023-07-31 18:59:00
Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who was indicted on charges of aiding his parents' suicide, has been dismissed by the Tokyo District Court against the prosecution's quasi-appeal against the decision to grant bail. Ennosuke has already paid bail of 5 million yen and is expected to be released on the 31st.

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Extremely hot day exceeding 39 degrees, severe heat stroke warning Unstable atmosphere until August 1st

2023-07-31 18:44:00
On the 31st, it became a very hot day in various parts of Japan from Tohoku to western Japan, and in Saitama and Gunma prefectures, the maximum temperature exceeded 39 degrees Celsius, making it a dangerous heat. The heat is life-threatening every day, so please continue to be extremely vigilant against heat stroke. On the other hand, due to the cold air above, the atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable over a wide area of ​​northern and western Japan through August 1st, with strong gusts such as lightning and tornadoes, and localized extremely heavy rain. Please be careful.

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Typhoon No. 6 is expected to approach Okinawa and Amami the day after tomorrow

2023-07-31 18:42:00
A large typhoon No. 6 has become extremely strong and is moving northward in the sea south of the Okinawa region, and it is expected to approach Okinawa / Amami considerably over the 2nd with a strong wind area. In Okinawa/Amami, fierce winds are expected to blow over the next two days, and the sea is expected to swell violently.

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Yamagata Junior high school student died due to suspected heat stroke Did not measure "heat index" before club activities

2023-07-31 18:40:00
On the 28th of this month, a female junior high school student who had finished club activities in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, died after being transported to the hospital with what appeared to be heat stroke. The city's board of education has instructed elementary and junior high schools in the city to thoroughly follow the guidelines, as it has not measured the "heat index" that serves as a guideline.

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Keio Line Indiscriminate Attack Case Defendant sentenced to 23 years in prison Tokyo District Court Tachikawa Branch

2023-07-31 18:26:00
Two years ago (2021), a passenger on the Keio Line was slashed and the inside of the train was set on fire. It is an indiscriminate crime aimed at the lives of passengers," and sentenced him to 23 years in prison.

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Big Motor Kusatsu store "Herbicide at head office instructions" Prefectural hearing

2023-07-31 18:23:00
When asked by the prefectural government about the dead tree in front of a "Big Motor" store in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, the person in charge of the store replied, "We were spraying herbicides under the direction of the head office." I found out what I was doing in the interview with the people involved in the prefecture. The county plans to investigate the situation further.

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Collective bargaining for refund to the former Unification Church Lawyers file for arbitration

2023-07-31 18:19:00
The damage control team, which has held collective bargaining for refunds to more than 100 former believers who have complained that they were forced to donate by illegal solicitation from the former Unification Church, held a press conference on the 31st and In order to aim for a solution, it has been revealed that it has filed a civil arbitration with the Tokyo District Court.

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Tokyo Higashimurayama City Four elderly men and women died of heat stroke

2023-07-31 18:08:00
From the 29th to the 30th, four elderly men and women were found dead in a house in Higashimurayama City, Tokyo. We are looking into the details of the situation.

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Junior high school "English" Challenges in speaking and writing skills National academic test results announced

2023-07-31 17:51:00
The results of this year's ``National Academic Ability Test'' have been announced, and the average correct answer rate for speaking in ``English'' in junior high school, which was held for the first time in four years, is only 12%. I was. Experts say, "It is necessary to improve teaching methods, such as promoting the use of ICT."

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Big motor street tree problem Kanagawa Damage report if herbicide is confirmed

2023-07-31 17:50:00
Due to the problem of dead trees in front of the used car sales company "Big Motor" in various places, Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture conducted a soil survey on the trees in front of three stores in the prefecture and removed them with herbicides. If it is confirmed that it has withered, he indicated that he would take strict measures such as submitting a damage report to the police.

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Aiming to sell 23 million Expo tickets, about 60% of which will be sold in advance

2023-07-31 17:31:00
Regarding admission tickets for the Osaka-Kansai Expo next year, the Japan Expo Association aims to sell 23 million tickets, and plans to sell 14 million tickets, or 60% of that, as advance tickets. The Japan Expo Association hopes to start selling advance tickets by the end of the year.

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Rina Gonoi collapsing in court During interrogation of witness in forced indecency case

2023-07-31 17:25:00
A trial was held at the Fukushima District Court on the 31st in which three former members of the Ground Self-Defense Force, who were their superiors, were accused of forcible indecency, and they were in the same room at the time of the incident. Another former boss was questioned as a witness. In court, the victim suddenly collapsed during the interrogation of witnesses and was transported by ambulance, temporarily interrupting the trial.

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Government to compile responses such as port security measures nationwide

2023-07-31 17:13:00
In response to the system failure caused by a cyberattack at the container terminal at the Port of Nagoya this month, which made it impossible to load and unload containers, the government decided to compile security measures for ports nationwide and responses to failures.

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Keio Line Indiscriminate Attack Case Defendant sentenced to 23 years in prison Tokyo District Court Tachikawa Branch

2023-07-31 17:13:00
Two years ago (2021), a passenger on the Keio Line was slashed and the inside of the train was set on fire. It is an indiscriminate crime aimed at the lives of passengers," and sentenced him to 23 years in prison.

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Prosecutors lodge quasi-appeal against Ichikawa Ennosuke's decision to release bail

2023-07-31 16:31:00
Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who was indicted on charges of assisted suicide after having his parents take sleeping pills to help him commit suicide, has been released on bail by the Tokyo District Court. I filed a quasi appeal. The court will then decide whether or not to grant bail.

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Kyushu Electric Power to file a lawsuit seeking cancellation of a surcharge payment order from the Fair Trade Commission

2023-07-31 16:27:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has ordered companies to pay a surcharge for forming a cartel over the sale of electricity to businesses. I have clarified my policy of filing a lawsuit.

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“The ability to see through misinformation on the Internet” Children learn how

2023-07-31 16:25:00
A workshop was held in Tokyo to help them acquire the ability to see through lies and misinformation that are flooding the Internet, and children learned how to judge the truth during the summer vacation.

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Tokyo District Court bail 5 million yen

2023-07-31 15:46:00
Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa has been released on bail after being charged with assisted suicide after allowing his parents to take sleeping pills to help him commit suicide. The bail is 5 million yen, and it has already been paid, so if the prosecution does not file a semi-appeal, it is expected that he will be released on bail on the 31st.

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Keio Line Indiscriminate Attack Case Defendant sentenced to 23 years in prison Tokyo District Court Tachikawa Branch

2023-07-31 15:15:00
In 2021, the Tachikawa branch of the Tokyo District Court sentenced the defendant, who was accused of attempted murder and other crimes, to 23 years in prison in a case where a passenger on the Keio Line running in Chofu City, Tokyo, was cut and the inside of the train was set on fire. was handed over.

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12.7% of female managers in companies Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare "Low standard internationally"

2023-07-31 15:00:00
According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the working styles of men and women, the percentage of women in managerial positions at companies at the section manager level and above was 12.7% last fiscal year, the highest since the survey began using the current method. Compared to the previous year, the increase remained at 0.4 points. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said, "It is a low level by international standards, and long-term efforts are necessary in the future."

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Big Motor Hyogo no longer has roadside trees in front of its store, no logging records

2023-07-31 14:58:00
As a result of field surveys conducted by the prefectural government on the trees lining the roads in front of the used car sales company "Big Motor" in Hyogo Prefecture, it was found that there were several cases where the trees had disappeared even though there was no record of logging. We will inquire about the circumstances and proceed with the soil survey.

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Sending documents to State Minister of Education Ide for prosecution Accident involving contact with a woman on a bicycle

2023-07-31 14:30:00
This month, in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Senior Vice Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Tsuneo Ide collided with a woman in her 60s who was walking on a pedestrian crossing on a bicycle, and the woman was slightly injured. As a result, Ide was sent to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of gross negligence injury by the 31st.

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Weekly magazine report on Deputy Secretary Kihara

2023-07-31 14:25:00
A weekly magazine reported that the wife of Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara had been voluntarily questioned by the police over her ex-husband's death. I showed the recognition that it is for the person to judge.

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Rate of male employees taking childcare leave hits record high of 17% Target for 2025 is 50%

2023-07-31 14:18:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found that the rate of childcare leave taken by men working at companies increased by more than 3 points from the previous year to about 17% last fiscal year, the highest ever. However, the government's target of 50% by 2025 is still a gap, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says, ``We want to mobilize all kinds of policies to create an environment that allows us to balance work and childcare.''

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Sending documents to State Minister of Education Ide for prosecution Accident involving contact with a woman on a bicycle

2023-07-31 14:17:00
This month, in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Senior Vice Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Tsuneo Ide collided with a woman in her 60s who was walking on a pedestrian crossing on a bicycle, and the woman was slightly injured. As a result, Ide was sent to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of gross negligence injury by the 31st.

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Severely hot days from Tohoku to western Japan Strict vigilance against heat stroke

2023-07-31 13:55:00
On the 31st, it is a hot day in various parts of Japan from Tohoku to western Japan, and in the Kanto region, the temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, making it a dangerous heat. It's been a life-threatening heat day after day.

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Yamagata Junior high school student died due to suspected heat stroke Did not measure "heat index" before club activities

2023-07-31 13:16:00
On the 28th of this month, a female junior high school student who had finished club activities in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, died after being transported to the hospital with what appeared to be heat stroke. The city's board of education has instructed elementary and junior high schools in the city to thoroughly follow the guidelines, without measuring the "heat index" that serves as a guideline.

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Shizuoka police arrested on suspicion of using stimulants during leave

2023-07-31 12:58:00
A 44-year-old lieutenant at Susono Police Station in Shizuoka Prefecture has been arrested for using stimulants while on leave.

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Ex-president of real estate company sent documents for suspicion of special breach of trust

2023-07-31 12:14:00
The former president of a real estate company was arrested and indicted for illegally providing loans at high interest rates to customers. Documents were sent for prosecution on suspicion of

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Typhoon No. 6 is expected to approach Okinawa and Amami the day after tomorrow

2023-07-31 11:58:00
A large and strong Typhoon No. 6 is advancing northward over the seas south of the Okinawa region as it develops, and is expected to approach Okinawa/Amami with strong winds over the next two days. Fierce winds are expected to blow over the next two days, and the sea is expected to swell violently.

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Extremely hot days already in Tohoku and eastern Japan Severe caution against heat stroke

2023-07-31 11:57:00
The 31st has already become a hot day in Tohoku and eastern Japan, and the maximum temperature is expected to be 38 degrees in the Kanto region, and it is expected to be extremely hot nationwide. Please continue to use air conditioners appropriately, and be extremely vigilant against heat stroke, such as by frequently drinking water even if you are not thirsty.

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Fukushima woman in her 80s dies of heat stroke Was she sleeping without using a fan or air conditioner?

2023-07-31 11:50:00
On the 29th, a woman in her 80s at home in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture died after being transported to a hospital due to heat stroke.

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Five years after missing French woman, police call for information

2023-07-31 11:22:00
Five years have passed since the disappearance of a French woman in her 30s who was visiting Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture for sightseeing on the 29th. Police are continuing to search and appeal for information.

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Steam at excavation site Approximately 10,000 liters of water containing high-concentration arsenic Outflow from site

2023-07-31 07:28:00
Steam spewed out from an excavation site in Rankoshi-cho, Hokkaido, and a high concentration of arsenic was detected. I understand

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[Typhoon traffic impact] Domestic flights canceled one after another, mainly flights to and from Okinawa

2023-07-31 07:26:00
Due to the typhoon, domestic flights have been canceled one after another.

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Typhoon No. 6 is expected to approach Okinawa/Amami tomorrow

2023-07-31 07:04:00
A large and strong Typhoon No. 6 is advancing northward over the seas south of Japan as it develops, and it is expected to approach Okinawa/Amami with strong winds over the course of the day. Fierce winds are expected to blow over the next two days, and the sea is expected to swell violently.

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29-year-old man arrested for leaving 3-year-old child drowning in bathtub Kyoto Uji

2023-07-31 06:20:00
In the early morning of the 30th, a 29-year-old man in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture was arrested for leaving his partner's 3-year-old son in a bathtub filled with hot water and drowning.

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A man and a woman in their 70s died of heat stroke at a house in Higashimurayama, Tokyo

2023-07-31 06:16:00
On the afternoon of July 30, two people, believed to be men and women in their 70s, were found dead in a house in Higashimurayama, Tokyo. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that the two may have died of heat stroke, as there were no noticeable injuries on the body and the temperature was high at the time, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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People die from heat stroke, too Dangerous heat today.

2023-07-31 06:13:00
The weather is expected to continue to be sunny and warm over a wide area on the 31st, with the maximum temperature reaching 38 degrees Celsius. Be very careful of heatstroke.

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Record-breaking heavy rain in northern Kyushu Significant drop in catches of high-class jellyfish fishing in Ariake Sea

2023-07-31 05:49:00
It's been 3 weeks in 31 days since the record heavy rain in northern Kyushu. Along the Ariake Sea coast in Saga Prefecture, work to remove a large amount of driftwood continues, and jellyfish fishing, which is a valuable source of income for fishermen, is also affected.

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Keio Line Indiscriminate attack case Today's judgment Focus on the court's judgment

2023-07-31 05:26:00
On July 31, the Tachikawa branch of the Tokyo District Court handed down a judgment on the defendant accused of attempted murder and other crimes in a trial in which a passenger on the Keio Line was cut and the interior of the train was set on fire. increase. Attention will be paid to what kind of judgment the court will show regarding the indiscriminate attack that occurred on the train.

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Fire in Gunma Takasaki Burns company buildings and surrounding houses 1 person lightly injured

2023-07-31 02:12:00
On the night of the 30th, there was a fire that burned company buildings and houses in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, and one male in his teens was slightly injured.

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