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Princess Mikasa Nobuko suffered fractures in her left leg and part of her lumbar vertebrae, was hospitalized and will undergo surgery

2023-09-20 23:11:00
Princess Mikasa Nobuko was hospitalized on the afternoon of the 20th with a fracture in her left leg and part of her lumbar vertebrae, and will undergo surgery in the future.

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82-year-old suspect arrested for allegedly hitting and running elementary school student while crossing the street; charges denied Chiba

2023-09-20 22:30:00
On the 10th of this month, an 82-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run after colliding with a 7-year-old elementary school girl while driving a passenger car at an intersection in Chiba City, injuring her and then driving off. He has denied the charges against him during the investigation.

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High school girl from Omachi City, Nagano missing since August Call for information

2023-09-20 22:10:00
A 16-year-old high school girl from Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture has been missing since late last month, and police are appealing for information by releasing her photo and other information.

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36-year-old suspect arrested for stealing over 17 million yen from 78-year-old woman over false phone call

2023-09-20 21:41:00
A 36-year-old suspect was arrested by Chiba Prefectural Police for defrauding a 78-year-old woman in Tokyo of more than 17 million yen in cash by making false phone calls such as ``I won the right to live in a nursing home.'' In response to her investigation, she denied the charges, saying, ``I don't remember.''

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Start of discussion on the ideal form of "any child can attend kindergarten system"

2023-09-20 21:40:00
Discussions will begin on the 21st regarding how to conduct a pilot project next year regarding the ``Every Child's Daycare System,'' which allows parents to leave their children at daycare centers even if their parents are not working. With labor shortages becoming an issue in childcare settings, attention will be focused on how to create an effective system.

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Hokkaido University releases investigation results of “over 800 fabrications and falsifications in 5 papers”

2023-09-20 21:30:00
The university has announced the results of an investigation that found over 800 fabrications and falsifications in the experimental data regarding five papers published by a research group at Hokkaido University in the world-famous scientific journal Science. .

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``The rice is sticky...'' A woman hospitalized after eating Yoshidaya's bento testimonies

2023-09-20 21:16:00
A woman who ate the bento from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, has been complaining of feeling unwell.In an interview with NHK, a woman said, ``I never thought I would suffer this much.'' "Now that I think about it, the rice was sticky," he testified.

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Johnny's Office Company name discussion Effectiveness of prevention of recurrence and relief of victims

2023-09-20 20:34:00
Regarding the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa, Johnny & Associates announced on the 19th that they held a board of directors meeting to discuss the direction of future operations, including changing the company name. The new structure of the office will be announced on the 2nd of next month, and attention will be paid to how effectively it will be able to prevent recurrence and help victims, along with the company name change.

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Suspect who calls himself "Itadaki Joshi" re-arrested; more than 100 million yen transferred to bank account

2023-09-20 20:29:00
A 25-year-old female suspect who was arrested and charged with helping men defraud cash by calling themselves ``Itadaki Joshi'' on social media and selling ``love manuals'' met the men through a matching app. He was arrested again for defrauding a man of approximately 27 million yen in cash. A total of approximately 160 million yen was transferred to her suspect's account from dozens of men across the country, and police are investigating the matter in detail.

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“Mental pain caused by power harassment” A man working for an NHK-affiliated organization files a lawsuit

2023-09-20 19:52:00
A man who works for NHK Global Media Services, an affiliate of NHK, is seeking damages from his boss and the company, alleging that he suffered mental pain as a result of physical violence and degrading remarks from his boss. A lawsuit was filed in the Tokyo District Court.

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Ground construction in Henoko: National government recommends approval to Okinawa Prefecture, deadline is 27th

2023-09-20 19:21:00
Concerning ground improvement work in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa will be relocated, the government has recommended that Okinawa Prefecture approve the construction work, and has announced that it has set the deadline for this to be the 27th of this month. .

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Administrative guidance to Digital Agency regarding My Number public money receiving account registration error issue

2023-09-20 19:04:00
The Personal Information Protection Commission has requested administrative guidance to improve the Digital Agency's response to a series of errors in which another person's account was registered as the My Number public money receiving account. I did it. In addition, we provided administrative guidance to the National Tax Agency and the companies operating the system.

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295 people in Tokyo and 23 prefectures feel unwell after eating boxed lunches made by Ekiben manufacturer in Aomori Public health center

2023-09-20 19:02:00
People who ate bento boxes from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, have been complaining of feeling unwell one after another, and the public health center has revealed that 295 people in Tokyo and 23 prefectures have complained of symptoms. I made it. We are continuing to investigate the detailed symptoms and causes, as the number of cases may increase in the future.

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Also discontinued items...

2023-09-20 18:53:00
Starting in October, a number of local governments have increased the amount of hometown tax donations or abolished some return gifts. This is due to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications tightening standards to prevent excessive competition for return gifts, and there is also a growing movement to make last-minute donations.

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Fault plane from the Kumamoto earthquake shifts approximately 50cm after the earthquake, first confirmed underground in Japan

2023-09-20 18:44:00
Regarding the Futagawa Fault Zone, which caused the Kumamoto Earthquake seven years ago, the fault in Mashiki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, where an excavation survey had been conducted before the earthquake, was reexamined by Kumamoto University and others after the earthquake, and the fault plane was found to be It turned out that it had shifted about 50 centimeters. This is the first time in Japan that fault slippage has been confirmed underground before and after an earthquake.

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Lawsuit over vote disparity in House of Councilors election Arguments at Supreme Court, verdict expected by the end of the year

2023-09-20 18:42:00
The Supreme Court held a trial over last July's House of Councilors election, in which the disparity per vote was up to 3.03 times, and a group of lawyers argued that it was ``unconstitutional and invalid,'' while the Election Commission He countered by saying, ``It's not a state of gross inequality and it's constitutional.'' A verdict is expected to be handed down by the end of the year.

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Head of the Japan Securities Association “Thoroughly examine securities companies” for giving money to organized crime members

2023-09-20 18:24:00
Toshio Morita, chairman of the Japan Securities Dealers Association, stated at a press conference that the former president of Sanei Architects, a real estate company listed on the prime market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, had given money to organized crime members. He expressed the idea that it is important to carry out thorough examinations such as:

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Atmospheric instability; very heavy rain possible over a wide area tomorrow night

2023-09-20 18:20:00
Due to cold air in the upper atmosphere and warm, humid air flowing toward the front, the atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable, especially in eastern Japan, and a tornado occurred off the coast of Niigata City around 3:30 p.m. Did. There is a risk of locally extremely heavy rain accompanied by lightning falling over a wide area from northern Japan to western Japan into the night of the 21st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to be careful about lightning, tornadoes, violent gusts, and hail. I am.

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2,949 people were transported nationwide due to heat stroke, 1 week up to the 17th, 837 people compared to the previous year ↑

2023-09-20 18:17:00
Approximately 3,000 people across the country were taken to hospitals due to heatstroke in the week ending on the 17th of this month, which was a period of severe lingering heat, an increase of over 600 people compared to the previous week, and this number has increased since 2008, when statistics began being collected. According to a summary by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, this was the highest number for this period.

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KyoAni case trial: family members directly ask defendant questions for the first time

2023-09-20 18:09:00
In the Kyoto Animation arson case trial, the bereaved family used the victim participation system to question the defendant directly for the first time. When the husband of the deceased animation director asked if he was aware that the victim had a family and children with her, the defendant replied, ``I'm sorry. I didn't think that much about it.''

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Administrative guidance to Digital Agency regarding My Number public money receiving account registration error issue

2023-09-20 18:04:00
The Personal Information Protection Commission has requested administrative guidance to improve the Digital Agency's response to a series of errors in which another person's account was registered as the My Number public money receiving account. I did it. In addition, we provided administrative guidance to the National Tax Agency and the companies operating the system.

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18-year-old Self-Defense Force cadet arrested in incident involving 3 Ground Self-Defense Force deaths and injuries was dismissed from duty.

2023-09-20 18:00:00
The Ground Self-Defense Force has arrested an 18-year-old Self-Defense Force cadet who was arrested on suspicion of murder after a member of the Ground Self-Defense Force was shot with a rifle during a live-fire training exercise in Gifu City, killing three people. On the 20th, I was given a disciplinary dismissal.

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Ground construction in Henoko: National government recommends approval to Okinawa Prefecture, deadline is 27th

2023-09-20 17:55:00
Concerning ground improvement work in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa will be relocated, the government has recommended that Okinawa Prefecture approve the construction work, and has announced that it has set the deadline for this to be the 27th of this month. .

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Influenza epidemic "advisory" announced for the first time in Saitama and Chiba prefectures in September

2023-09-20 17:52:00
Saitama Prefecture and Chiba Prefecture have each issued influenza pandemic advisories, citing the risk of a major outbreak in the future. This is the first time that the statistics have been published in September since they began collecting the statistics in their current form, and calls for thorough ventilation, hand washing, etc.

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Sanyo Expressway tunnel fire interior exposed; severe damage with no prospects for recovery

2023-09-20 17:39:00
The Sanyo Expressway tunnel in Hyogo Prefecture remains closed to traffic due to severe damage caused by a vehicle fire, and the site was opened to the media on the 20th. There is no outlook for recovery, and it will take a considerable number of days for the road closure to be lifted.

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295 people in Tokyo and 23 prefectures feel unwell after eating boxed lunches made by Ekiben manufacturer in Aomori Public health center

2023-09-20 17:34:00
A number of people who ate bento boxes from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, are complaining of feeling unwell, and the Hachinohe City Public Health Center has reported that as of 9 a.m. on the 20th, the number of people complaining of feeling unwell. It was revealed that 295 people have been infected in Tokyo and 23 prefectures, including the Tohoku and Kanto regions. The public health center is continuing to investigate the detailed symptoms and causes.

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Prince and Mrs. Akishino arrive in Vietnam, starting 6-day friendly visit

2023-09-20 17:31:00
Prince Akishino and his wife arrived in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, on the afternoon of the 20th, marking the start of a six-day friendship visit.

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Lawsuit over vote disparity in House of Councilors election Arguments at Supreme Court, verdict expected by the end of the year

2023-09-20 17:21:00
The Supreme Court held a trial over last July's House of Councilors election, in which the disparity per vote was up to 3.03 times, and a group of lawyers argued that it was ``unconstitutional and invalid,'' while the Election Commission He countered by saying, ``It's not a state of gross inequality and it's constitutional.'' A verdict is expected to be handed down by the end of the year.

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Murakami, Niigata, with many sightings of “vortex extending from the clouds in the sky”

2023-09-20 17:14:00
On the morning of the 20th, there were a number of sightings of a tornado-like vortex occurring off the coast of Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture. The Niigata Local Meteorological Observatory said, ``Based on the footage, it appears that a tornado occurred over the ocean.''

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Osaka/Kansai Expo Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura meets with the Director-General of the International Secretariat for the Expo

2023-09-20 17:12:00
While it has been pointed out that preparations for construction of overseas pavilions at the Osaka/Kansai World Expo to be held the year after next are delayed, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura met with Director-General Kerkentzes of the International Secretariat for the Expo and is accelerating preparations in cooperation with related ministries and agencies. I explained the situation.

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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress to visit Kagoshima and Ishikawa prefectures in October

2023-09-20 16:58:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will be visiting Kagoshima Prefecture from the 7th of next month to attend the opening ceremony of the National Athletic Meet, and Ishikawa Prefecture from the 15th of next month to attend the opening ceremony of the National Cultural Festival, etc., for one night each. The visit was scheduled for 2 days.

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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries official arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting woman, charges denied Tama, Tokyo

2023-09-20 16:56:00
Last month, a 60-year-old employee of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s at a commercial facility in Tama City, Tokyo by taking her into a multi-purpose restroom. In response to the investigation, he has denied the charges.

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Yaesu, Tokyo Steel frame falling accident: Was the wire removed because it was not secured sufficiently?

2023-09-20 16:34:00
On the 19th, at the construction site of a building near the Yaesu Exit of JR Tokyo Station, a steel frame that was being lifted by a crane fell, killing and injuring five workers.While working to secure the steel frame, a wire connected to the crane was disconnected. Interviews with investigators revealed that when the device was removed, it suddenly fell. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that for some reason the steel frame was not secured sufficiently, and is currently investigating the situation in detail.

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``Tornado-like gusts appear to have occurred in Kaetsu, Niigata Prefecture'' Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-09-20 16:30:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning at 3:49 p.m., saying that gusts such as a tornado were believed to have occurred in Kaetsu, Niigata Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, gusts such as tornadoes are believed to have occurred in Kaetsu, Niigata Prefecture, and there is a risk that more will occur in the future.

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``Tornado-like gusts appear to have occurred in Kaetsu, Niigata Prefecture'' Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-09-20 16:15:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning at 3:49 p.m., saying that gusts such as a tornado were believed to have occurred in Kaetsu, Niigata Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, gusts such as tornadoes are believed to have occurred in Kaetsu, Niigata Prefecture, and there is a risk that more will occur in the future. Wind gusts such as tornadoes occur when a well-developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches. The Japan Meteorological Agency advises that if there are signs that cumulonimbus clouds are approaching, such as thunder, sudden wind changes, or hail, be careful of gusty winds and seek safety inside a sturdy building.

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Former secretary general of Kindergarten Federation sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison at Tokyo District Court

2023-09-20 16:09:00
The Tokyo District Court ruled against the former executive director of the All Japan Private Kindergarten Association, which has approximately 7,500 private kindergartens nationwide, who was accused of embezzling more than 62 million yen. "I betrayed him," he said, and sentenced him to four years and six months in prison.

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Beware of fake online shopping sites: What's hot about Hanshin's victory?

2023-09-20 15:58:00
A fake mail-order site selling a limited edition pine-flavored candy commemorating the Hanshin League championship in professional baseball has been confirmed, and the company selling it is calling for caution.

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Administrative guidance to Digital Agency regarding My Number public money receiving account registration error issue

2023-09-20 15:46:00
On the 20th, the Personal Information Protection Commission, a government third-party organization, issued an order to the Digital Agency, which manages the entire system, due to a series of errors in which another person's account was registered as the My Number public money receiving account. We provided administrative guidance to ensure thorough measures to prevent recurrence.

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Murakami City, Niigata, with reports of sightings of vortices floating on the sea from black clouds

2023-09-20 15:38:00
On the morning of the 20th, a large whirlpool resembling a tornado occurred off the coast of Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, and reports of sightings arose one after another.

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Akita flooded again due to heavy rain, restoration work forced overnight

2023-09-20 13:59:00
In Akita City, where homes were flooded due to heavy rain on the 19th, residents and volunteers were busy removing furniture and cleaning the area overnight on the 20th.

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Aomori Ekiben Manufacturer's bento made people feel unwell after purchasing it at an event. Hundreds of people affected

2023-09-20 13:55:00
People who ate bento boxes from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, are complaining of feeling unwell, and a number of complaints have been filed by people who bought the bento boxes at events held at supermarkets in the Tohoku and Kanto regions. The public health center is investigating the cause of the outbreak, estimating that at least several hundred people were affected.

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Terakoya where everyone meets

2023-09-20 13:10:00
A temple in Osaka's Sumiyoshi Ward is trying to open up a place where people can connect, sometimes as a ``children's cafeteria'' and sometimes as a ``town health room.'' This summer's event was held at a ``Terakoya where everyone meets'' Terakoya in the Reiwa era seems to have become a place not only for ``reading and writing,'' but also for creating important awareness. (Osaka Broadcasting Station News Reporter Mayu Ogawa)

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Lawsuit over vote disparity in House of Councilors election Arguments at Supreme Court, verdict expected by the end of the year

2023-09-20 12:39:00
The Supreme Court held a trial over last July's House of Councilors election, in which the disparity per vote was up to 3.03 times, and a group of lawyers argued that it was ``unconstitutional and invalid,'' while the Election Commission He countered by saying, ``It's not a state of gross inequality and it's constitutional.'' A verdict is expected to be handed down by the end of the year.

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Kanto: Heavy rain with thunder possible late at night. Be careful of flooding.

2023-09-20 12:18:00
As warm, humid air is flowing towards the front and temperatures are rising, atmospheric conditions in the Kanto region will become extremely unstable from now until late at night, and there is a risk of heavy rain accompanied by thunder. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to be careful about landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river waters.

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Prince Akishino and his wife depart for Vietnam

2023-09-20 11:00:00
Prince Akishino and his wife departed from Haneda Airport on a government plane on the 20th for an official visit to Vietnam, which marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

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The government, researchers, and others meet to establish the ``Volcano Research Promotion Headquarters''

2023-09-20 05:44:00
A meeting was held by the government and researchers in preparation for the establishment of the Volcano Research Promotion Headquarters, which will be established in April next year to strengthen measures against volcanoes. Discussions were held regarding observation systems, etc. At the meeting, we plan to proceed with concrete consideration over the spring of next year.

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Mashike Town, Hokkaido Autumn salmon set net fishing peak season Landings are low compared to last year

2023-09-20 05:42:00
In Mashike Town, Hokkaido, fixed-net fishing for fall salmon, a taste of autumn, is at its peak, but catches are lower than last year, which was a record-breaking catch.

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Unique octopus catching by spraying salt Nagasaki Goto

2023-09-20 05:33:00
On the coast of Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, a unique octopus trap is held in which small octopuses are caught by being sprayed with salt.

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Tokyo Yaesu steel frame falling at construction site investigated on suspicion of death or injury due to professional negligence

2023-09-20 05:22:00
On the 19th, a steel frame being lifted by a crane fell at a building construction site near the Yaesu exit of JR Tokyo Station, killing two workers and injuring three others.The Metropolitan Police Department has raised concerns about safety management. We are investigating the matter as a possible cause of death or injury due to professional negligence.

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“Visualize” land price surveys

2023-09-20 00:31:00
``Are land prices rising even in the mountains?'' ``Are land prices rising on remote islands?'' This year's prefectural land price survey was released, and residential land in ``local areas'' turned positive for the first time in 31 years. Data from over 20,000 locations across the country was put on a map and visualized so that changes in rise and fall could be seen at a glance. It has become clear that there are some areas where unprecedented changes are occurring.

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