Social News(2023/08/21)
Official documents such as the staff list of the former Japanese army "Unit 731" can be found
2023-08-21 22:36:00
It turned out that official documents such as the "staff list" of "Unit 731", which was said to be conducting research on germ warfare in the former Japanese army, were left behind. Documents related to Unit 731 were ordered to be disposed of by the military at the end of the war, and the expert who discovered them said, "It will be important basic material in clarifying the actual situation of the unit."
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National highway collapsed and car fell 3 people injured Heavy rain at site Aichi Shitaracho
2023-08-21 22:17:00
In the early morning of the 21st, a national highway collapsed about 2 meters in a mountainous area in Shitara Town, Aichi Prefecture, and a passing car fell and injured three college students in their 20s. University students are said to have said things like, ``Suddenly, the road caved in, and the whole car fell into a hole.'' It is believed that nearly 50 mm of heavy rain fell in an hour at the site, and the prefecture is investigating the cause.
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Alzheimer's Disease New Drug "Approved" Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Expert Subcommittee
2023-08-21 21:57:00
An expert subcommittee of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has approved the use of a new drug for Alzheimer's disease jointly developed by Japanese and American pharmaceutical companies. This is the first time that a drug that works directly on the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease has been approved.
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DJ SODA's sexual assault problem Two spectators appear at the police station to investigate voluntarily
2023-08-21 21:45:00
A famous Korean DJ "DJ SODA" has complained on SNS that he was touched by some spectators at a music event in Osaka in August. It was learned from interviews with investigators that he appeared at the police station in Osaka on the day. The police are arbitrarily listening to the circumstances and proceeding with the investigation.
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Treated water Final adjustment to start release on 24th at the earliest Prime Minister Kishida [Details]
2023-08-21 20:48:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida met with representatives of fishermen and said that the government should take full responsibility for ensuring safety even if the release continues for a long time. I emphasized that I would take it with me and asked for understanding. On the other hand, although the fishermen's side has not changed their opposition, he indicated that the understanding of the parties concerned is progressing. Based on the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida said that the fishermen's understanding is progressing to a certain extent, and has entered the final adjustment to start releasing as early as this week's 24th. The government will hold a ministerial meeting on the 22nd to decide when to start releasing.
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Treated water Final adjustment to start release as early as 24th Prime Minister Kishida
2023-08-21 20:38:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida said that the fishermen's understanding is progressing to a certain extent, and the plan is to start releasing it as early as the 24th of this week. entered the final adjustment.
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Worker died after being caught in elevator at elementary school Edogawa Ward, Tokyo
2023-08-21 20:36:00
On the afternoon of the 21st, a male worker who was inspecting an elevator at an elementary school in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo was caught around his neck and was rescued about an hour later, but died. Police are investigating the details of the situation.
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LDP Rui Matsukawa to resign as female director
2023-08-21 20:32:00
Rui Matsukawa, head of the women's bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has been criticized for posting photos taken during training in France on SNS, and has decided to resign as head of the women's bureau.
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Summer retreat in Nasu for the first time in four years for the Emperor's family [Details in Q&A]
2023-08-21 19:39:00
The imperial family entered the Nasu Imperial Villa in Tochigi Prefecture for the first time in four years and enjoyed a stroll. (*In the second half of the article, the Imperial family's "rest" is summarized in Q&A format.)
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National highway collapsed and car fell 3 people injured Heavy rain at site Aichi Shitaracho
2023-08-21 19:32:00
In the early morning of the 21st, a national highway collapsed about 2 meters in a mountainous area in Shitara Town, Aichi Prefecture, and a passing car fell, injuring three university students in their 20s. University students are said to have said things like, ``Suddenly, the road caved in, and the whole car fell into a hole.'' It is believed that nearly 50 mm of heavy rain fell in an hour at the site, and the prefecture is investigating the cause.
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Final adjustment to start releasing treated water as soon as possible after 24th Prime Minister Kishida
2023-08-21 19:30:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida said that the fishermen's understanding is progressing to a certain extent, and will start releasing it as soon as possible after the 24th of this week. entered the final adjustment.
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Ghibli graduates' animation studio to release new work in December
2023-08-21 19:26:00
A new movie from the animation studio "Studio Ponoc", which is centered on producers and animators from "Studio Ghibli", which has produced numerous hits, will be released in December this year. held a press conference in Tokyo.
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Fire at Taiheiyo Cement factory Almost extinguished after 3 hours No injuries Iwate
2023-08-21 19:21:00
On the afternoon of the 21st, there was a fire that burned a belt conveyor at a cement factory in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, but no one was injured.
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Final adjustment to start releasing treated water as soon as possible after 24th Prime Minister Kishida
2023-08-21 19:16:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida said that the fishermen's understanding is progressing to a certain extent, and will start releasing it as soon as possible after the 24th of this week. entered the final adjustment. The government will hold a meeting of related ministers on the morning of the 22nd and decide on a specific schedule.
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Alzheimer's disease new drug Deliberations at the expert committee begin Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2023-08-21 18:53:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is deliberating whether to approve the use of a new drug for Alzheimer's disease jointly developed by Japanese and American pharmaceutical companies. If approved, it will be the first time that a drug that acts directly on and removes the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease can be manufactured and sold in Japan.
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An inspection worker was caught in the neck at an elementary school elevator and died
2023-08-21 18:37:00
According to the contact with the Metropolitan Police Department and the Tokyo Fire Department, after 4:00 pm on the 21st, at Shikabone Elementary School in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, there was a report that a person was caught between the elevator and the wall. A worker who was inspecting the school lunch elevator on the second floor of the school building was caught around his neck and rescue operations were conducted, but he was confirmed dead on the spot. Police are investigating the details of the situation.
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Residents around Yokota Air Base start trial for injunction to suspend flight training
2023-08-21 18:36:00
Over 230 residents near the US military Yokota base in Tokyo have been damaged by the noise of the aircraft, and the Tokyo District Court has sought an injunction against the flight training of the transport aircraft "Osprey" and compensation for damages. It started at the Tachikawa branch.
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Record heavy rain near Kitami city, Hokkaido Danger of disaster approaches
2023-08-21 18:23:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, near Rubeshibe, Kitami City, Hokkaido, radar analysis indicates that about 90 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 4:00 p.m. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.
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Record heavy rain near Shimizu-cho and Memuro-cho, Hokkaido Danger of disaster approaches
2023-08-21 18:22:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around Shimizu Town and Memuro Town in Hokkaido, according to radar analysis, it seems that about 90 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 2:50 pm. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura to decide when to start releasing treated water
2023-08-21 18:21:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura held a press conference on the evening of the 21st and held a ministerial meeting on the 22nd to decide when to start releasing it. made it clear that
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Talk event at Shinjuku Kabukicho "Toh Yoko" Support for junior and senior high school students
2023-08-21 18:14:00
A talk event was held to think about how to support junior high and high school students who gather in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, so that they do not become victims of crime.
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Dangerous heat exceeding 38 degrees such as Niigata and Hyogo Thorough measures against heat stroke
2023-08-21 18:13:00
Temperatures have risen nationwide on the 21st, and in Niigata and Hyogo prefectures, it has become a dangerous heat exceeding 38 degrees. In addition to drinking water frequently, please take thorough measures such as stopping exercise.
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A worker is caught in an elementary school elevator and is unconscious in critical condition Tokyo
2023-08-21 18:08:00
According to the contact with the Metropolitan Police Department and the Tokyo Fire Department, after 4:00 pm on the 21st, at Shikabone Elementary School in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, there was a report that a person was caught between the elevator and the wall. Sandwiched was a worker who was inspecting the elevator, and it means that he is unconscious. The fire department is carrying out rescue operations, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the detailed situation.
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DJ SODA “Sexually victimized by the audience” Sponsoring company accused of criminal charges against 3 men and women
2023-08-21 17:58:00
On the 21st, the company that hosted the event complained on SNS that the famous Korean DJ "DJ SODA" was touched by some spectators at a music event in Osaka this month. Three male and female spectators have been criminally charged with the police on suspicion of indecency without consent without specifying their names. The police are planning to proceed with the investigation by analyzing the video at the time.
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Multi-story parking lot fire Burned at least 119 cars Cause investigation Kanagawa
2023-08-21 17:55:00
On the 20th, a fire occurred in a multi-story parking lot of a pachinko parlor in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and according to the fire department, at least 119 cars were burned on the second floor alone. Police and firefighters are investigating the situation and cause of the burning car in detail.
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"Kumano Fireworks Festival" Postponed again due to high waves Mie Kumano to be held on 29th
2023-08-21 17:51:00
The "Kumano Fireworks Festival" in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, which had been postponed on the 22nd due to Typhoon No. It will be held.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura to decide when to start releasing treated water
2023-08-21 17:27:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura held a press conference after meeting with the president of the Zengyoren = National Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations, and on the 22nd, the relevant ministerial meeting opened up to reveal the idea of determining when to start releasing.
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Fukuoka Miyawaka One month after the accident in which three girls drowned in the river
2023-08-21 17:25:00
It has been 21 days and one month since the accident in which three sixth-grade elementary school girls drowned while playing in a river in Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture last month. Locally, efforts are being made to prevent the repetition of tragic water accidents, such as identifying dangerous areas nearby, such as river offices and residents' associations.
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Prime Minister Meets with Fishermen's Representative "Responsibly Responsible" Treated Water Release Plan
2023-08-21 17:08:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida met with representatives of fishermen and asked the government to ensure safety even if the release continued for several decades. He emphasized that he would take full responsibility for the situation and asked for his understanding. Although the fishermen's side has not changed their opposition, they indicated that the understanding of the parties concerned is progressing.
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Background painter Nizo Yamamoto dies, working as art director on Princess Mononoke
2023-08-21 16:48:00
Nizo Yamamoto, a background painter from Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, who served as an art director for numerous animation works such as "Princess Mononoke", died of stomach cancer on the 19th. he was 70 years old.
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National highway collapsed and car fell 3 people injured Heavy rain at site Aichi Shitaracho
2023-08-21 16:36:00
In the early hours of the 21st, a national highway collapsed about 2 meters in a mountainous area in Shitara Town, Aichi Prefecture, and a passing car fell, injuring three people on board. People who were on board said, "Suddenly, the road caved in and the whole car fell into a hole." It is believed that nearly 50 mm of heavy rain fell in an hour at the site, and the prefecture is investigating the cause.
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Suicides increase after summer vacation "Teach children the importance of life"
2023-08-21 16:35:00
With the number of children committing suicide increasing as summer vacation ends, an exhibition has started in Hino City, Tokyo, to encourage people to think about the importance of life through messages from deceased children.
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Record heavy rain near Kitami city, Hokkaido Danger of disaster approaches
2023-08-21 16:34:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, near Rubeshibe, Kitami City, Hokkaido, radar analysis indicates that about 90 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 4:00 p.m. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.
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Big Motor Ibaraki Street tree problem at 3 stores Soil analysis in front of the store by the prefecture
2023-08-21 16:33:00
On the 21st, the prefectural government collected soil in front of one of the used car sales company "Big Motor"'s three stores in Ibaraki Prefecture, and found that it contained herbicide ingredients. We are going to analyze whether there is any.
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Kanagawa Atsugi multi-storey parking lot fire Investigate the number of burned cars and the cause
2023-08-21 16:29:00
On the 20th, more than 100 cars were believed to have burned in the parking lot of a pachinko parlor in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. I'm looking into it.
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Discharge of treated water from nuclear power plant All fisheries federation chairman “Deepening understanding of safety, but opposes”
2023-08-21 16:08:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura met with the chairman of the Zenryoren (National Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations) regarding a plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea. In this, the All-Gyoren side reaffirmed their position against the release of treated water, although they have deepened their understanding of the safety of treated water.
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Typhoon No. 7 Early delivery of ordinary local allocation tax to 7 local governments in Kyoto, Hyogo and Tottori
2023-08-21 15:47:00
Seven local governments in Kyoto, Hyogo, and Tottori, which were severely damaged by Typhoon No.
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Tested in Yamanashi, the nation's first electrically power-assisted bicycle using hydrogen fuel cells
2023-08-21 15:45:00
For the first time in Japan, a demonstration experiment of an electrically assisted bicycle equipped with a fuel cell using hydrogen will be conducted in Yamanashi Prefecture, and a ceremony was held on the 21st to celebrate the start of the experiment.
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Arrested 84-year-old husband whether he strangled his bedridden wife Wife died Shiga
2023-08-21 15:25:00
On the 20th, an 84-year-old husband was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for trying to kill his bedridden wife in a housing complex in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Her wife has since died, and police are moving the charge to murder for further investigation.
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Record heavy rain near Shimizu-cho and Memuro-cho, Hokkaido Danger of disaster approaches
2023-08-21 15:21:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around Shimizu Town and Memuro Town in Hokkaido, according to radar analysis, it seems that about 90 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 2:50 pm. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.
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Executioner of “dark part-time job” such as robbery “Followed the instructions of “Luffy””
2023-08-21 15:19:00
The first trial of a 30-year-old defendant who was accused of robbery and other crimes last year for stealing a luxury wristwatch from a watch shop in Kyoto City last year, giving instructions to the executives gathered by the so-called "dark part-time job" at the scene. was held at the Osaka District Court, and the defendant said, "I followed the instructions of a person called" Luffy "" in two cases, including a robbery in Kyoto City, and admitted the contents of the indictment.
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Fire at Taiheiyo Cement factory No information on injuries Iwate during fire extinguishing work
2023-08-21 14:57:00
According to the fire department, before 1:00 pm on the 21st, an employee reported that the belt conveyor was burning at the Taiheiyo Cement Ofunato Plant in Akasaki-cho, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the fire, but according to the fire department, there are currently no injuries.
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Typhoon No. 7 Record heavy rain damage Tottori Movement toward recovery Life information
2023-08-21 14:16:00
Tottori Prefecture was hit by record heavy rain caused by Typhoon No. Week after week, the effects continue. We will keep you posted on the progress towards recovery.
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Akita High school flooded with electrical equipment due to heavy rain Classes resumed as planned with temporary equipment
2023-08-21 12:24:00
At a high school in Akita City where electrical equipment in the school building was flooded due to record heavy rain in July, temporary electrical equipment was installed and classes resumed as planned on the 21st, the end of the summer vacation.
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Kanagawa Atsugi multi-storey parking lot fire Investigate the number of burned cars and the cause
2023-08-21 12:17:00
On the 20th, more than 100 cars were believed to have burned in the parking lot of a pachinko parlor in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. I'm looking into it.
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DJ SODA “Sexually victimized by spectators at event” sponsoring company filed criminal charges
2023-08-21 12:09:00
On the 21st, the company that hosted the event complained on SNS that the famous Korean DJ "DJ SODA" was touched by some spectators at a music event in Osaka this month. Three male and female spectators have been criminally charged with the police on suspicion of indecency without consent without specifying their names. The police are planning to proceed with the investigation by analyzing the video at the time.
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Typhoon No. 7 Record heavy rain damage Tottori Movement toward recovery Life information
2023-08-21 12:00:00
Tottori Prefecture was hit by record heavy rain caused by Typhoon No. Week after week, the effects continue. We will keep you posted on the progress towards recovery.
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Intense heat in western Japan to Tohoku Dangerous heat of 38 degrees forecast in Kyoto city
2023-08-21 11:55:00
On the 21st, the temperature rose nationwide from the morning, and from western Japan to the Tohoku region, it was a ferocious heat. In Kyoto City, the highest temperature is expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius, which is dangerously hot, so please check the "Heat Index," which shows the risk of heat stroke, and take thorough measures such as stopping exercise.
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Cram school teacher repeatedly voyeurized video of multiple schoolgirls on smartphone
2023-08-21 11:40:00
In an incident in which a lecturer at Yotsuya Otsuka, a major junior high school entrance examination cram school, was arrested for stealing a female student's child, it was found that a video of multiple female children's underwear was saved on a smartphone. . The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating that he abused his position as a lecturer and repeated voyeurism.
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DJ SODA “Sexually victimized by spectators at event” sponsoring company filed criminal charges
2023-08-21 11:09:00
At a music event in Osaka where the famous Korean DJ "DJ SODA" appeared in August, the company that hosted the event complained on SNS that some audience members touched his chest, etc. On the same day, he filed a criminal complaint with the police on suspicion of indecency without consent without identifying the suspect. The police are planning to proceed with the investigation by analyzing the video at the time.
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Dangerous heat today, especially in western and eastern Japan
2023-08-21 08:25:00
The temperature is expected to rise on the 21st, mainly in western Japan and eastern Japan, and it is expected to be extremely hot in various places. Please check the "heat index" that indicates the risk of heatstroke, and take thorough measures such as stopping exercise.
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New drug for Alzheimer's disease ``Lecanemab'' approved today Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2023-08-21 06:09:00
On the 21st, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will hold an expert subcommittee on a new drug for Alzheimer's disease jointly developed by Japanese and American pharmaceutical companies to discuss whether to allow its use. If approved, it will be possible to manufacture and sell the first drug in Japan that works directly on and removes the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease.
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Dangerous heat today, especially in western and eastern Japan
2023-08-21 05:55:00
The temperature is expected to rise on the 21st, mainly in western Japan and eastern Japan, and it is expected to be extremely hot in various places. Please check the "heat index" that indicates the risk of heatstroke, and take thorough measures such as stopping exercise.
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New document shows Vatican's involvement in post-war detention overseas and withdrawal to Japan
2023-08-21 05:07:00
After the war, new materials have been found regarding the repatriation of internees abroad to Japan. Diplomatic documents show that the Vatican, the center of the Roman Catholic Church, was involved in the realization of the withdrawal. Experts say, "This is a new discovery about the repatriation of Japanese people."
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Okinawa off Senkaku Four Chinese Coast Guard ships leave Japan's territorial waters and invade for nearly three days
2023-08-21 01:03:00
On the 20th, four ships of the China Coast Guard, which had been intruding into Japan's territorial waters since August 18, left the territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture one after another. The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to warn and monitor not to enter territorial waters again.
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A woman in her 70s on a bicycle collided with a route bus and died Miyagi Kesennuma
2023-08-21 00:54:00
On the 20th, at an intersection in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, a route bus and a bicycle collided, and a woman in her 70s who was riding a bicycle died.
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A 4-year-old boy was hit by a car in a parking lot and died Ibaraki Tsukuba
2023-08-21 00:48:00
On the evening of the 20th, in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, a 4-year-old boy died in the parking lot of his home, which also served as an automobile maintenance factory, after being hit by a car driven by a man who worked at the factory.
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