Social News(2023/09/25)
``I wanted you to see the pictures'' police officer gets punished for selling self-made stickers as a side job
2023-09-25 21:37:00
A female police officer in her 30s at the Hyogo Prefectural Police Headquarters was reprimanded by her supervisor for repeatedly doing side jobs such as making stickers for cars and selling them on social media. In total, she earned approximately 1.3 million yen over four years.
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Prince Akishino and his wife return from official visit to Vietnam
2023-09-25 20:44:00
Prince Akishino and his wife returned home on the evening of the 25th, having been on an official visit to Vietnam, which marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan.
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Communist Party Secretary-General Koike “Costs may increase further; Expo should be canceled”
2023-09-25 20:33:00
The Japan Expo Association, which is the organizer of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, has predicted that the construction costs for the venue will be approximately 45 billion yen more than before, and Communist Party Secretary-General Koike has predicted that the costs could rise even further. He argued that the Expo should be canceled because of the sexual nature of the incident.
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“I have to reduce my working hours because my hourly wage has increased” To counter the “annual income wall”
2023-09-25 19:52:00
Prime Minister Kishida has worked to address the so-called "annual income wall," in which people who exceed a certain annual income are no longer eligible for spousal support and have to pay social insurance premiums, reducing their take-home pay. The government has announced that starting next month it will provide companies with subsidies of up to 500,000 yen per employee. Once the annual income barrier is exceeded, some people cut back on their working hours because their take-home pay decreases, and this has been pointed out to be a factor in the labor shortage. Can these concerns be dispelled?
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Quality of Hakodate's specialty ``Makonbu'' deteriorates due to rising seawater temperature due to intense heat?
2023-09-25 19:23:00
In Hakodate City, Hokkaido, fishermen are complaining that the quality of the specialty ``makonbu'' has deteriorated this summer. The city suspects that the high seawater temperature due to the intense heat may have had an effect, and has decided to proceed with interviews with each fishing cooperative.
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Enjoy sake on board the Hiroshima Geibi Line “Nomi Tetsuungyo Chidori Ashi” train
2023-09-25 19:15:00
An event was held where participants could enjoy sake made at sake breweries along the line while riding on a chartered train on the JR Geibi Line that runs through Hiroshima Prefecture.
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KyoAni Incident Trial: Defendant Aoba: ``I worry that it wasn't enough to take my life.''
2023-09-25 19:12:00
On the 25th, the trial for the Kyoto Animation arson murder case was held, and the defendant was questioned by the jury on the 25th. When asked about his current feelings, the defendant Shinji Aoba replied, ``I don't want to sacrifice someone's life just because a work was stolen.'' I often worry that it's not worth stealing."
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Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology consults the National Council for Education to consider appropriate size of universities, etc. in light of declining birthrate
2023-09-25 18:55:00
A general meeting of the Central Council for Education was held, and Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama called for consideration of the appropriate size of higher education institutions such as universities and the division of roles between national and private institutions, in light of the rapidly declining birthrate. We consulted.
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Metropolitan Police Department “Cyber Security Center” opens in Metaverse
2023-09-25 18:51:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has established a new ``Cyber Security Center'' in the Metaverse, a virtual space on the Internet, in an effort to widely disseminate information to prevent cyber crimes, and an opening ceremony was held on the 25th.
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Bicycle accidentally enters Metropolitan Expressway, collides with car, man dies Kanagawa
2023-09-25 18:48:00
In the early hours of the 25th, a bicycle that appeared to have entered by mistake collided with a car on the Metropolitan Expressway in Yokohama, killing the man driving the bicycle. The collision appears to have occurred near a road junction, and police are investigating the circumstances of the collision in detail.
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Power cartel: “Differences of opinion regarding fact finding, etc.” Chubu Electric Power files suit
2023-09-25 18:46:00
On the 25th, Chubu Electric Power Co., Ltd. and its sales subsidiary received an order from the Fair Trade Commission to pay a surcharge for forming a cartel in the sale of electricity to business operators, citing differences of opinion regarding the findings of fact. announced that they have filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court to have the order revoked.
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Introducing the job and its charms with a “cow’s-eye view” video Recruitment of civil servant veterinarians Miyazaki Prefecture
2023-09-25 18:46:00
There is a shortage of civil servant veterinarians who are responsible for preventing livestock infectious diseases. Miyazaki Prefecture, which has a thriving livestock industry, has created a unique PR video shot from the cow's perspective to introduce the work and charm of veterinarians, and is recruiting staff.
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Additional tax imposed on Kobe craft beer manufacturing company Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau points out low-malt beer
2023-09-25 18:41:00
Local beer produced and sold by a company in Kobe City over the past three years up until last year was found to be happoshu in an investigation by the Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau, and was subject to additional tax on liquor taxes that had been reduced as beer, officials said. I found this out through an interview with.
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Niigata Nagaoka 18-year-old high school student arrested after slashing customers and other injuries at commercial facility
2023-09-25 18:35:00
Just before noon on the 25th, three female customers in their 40s and 60s were slashed with knives at a commercial facility in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, resulting in injuries to three people. There are no life-threatening injuries in either case. Police arrested the suspect, an 18-year-old high school student, on the spot on suspicion of attempted murder and are investigating the details of the incident.
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Infertility caused by illness. Eggs donated by a third party in Japan. 12 births in about 10 years. NPO
2023-09-25 18:29:00
An NPO that works to mediate the donation of eggs from third parties to women suffering from infertility due to illness has reported on its activities so far, highlighting the number of eggs donated from third parties in Japan over the past 10 years. It was revealed that 12 children were born.
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Decision to start bankruptcy proceedings for Hoyu, which has stopped providing school lunches
2023-09-25 18:26:00
Due to the issue of school lunches and dormitory meals being no longer provided across the country, it has been learned that the Hiroshima City company ``Hoyu'', which was providing meals, has received a decision from the Hiroshima District Court to begin bankruptcy proceedings. . The total debt is 1.68 billion yen.
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The birth of a new 19-year-old bus driver: What is the solution to the growing shortage of bus drivers?
2023-09-25 18:19:00
The person smiling for the camera was 19-year-old bus driver Hayato Fujimori. Since the conditions for obtaining a class 2 license to drive a route bus were relaxed in May last year, teenage drivers like Fujimori have been born. The reason behind this is a lack of manpower. Securing bus drivers is a nationwide issue, and some companies have decided to close their businesses. In order to maintain routes and protect the lives of citizens, bus companies across the region are urgently required to secure drivers.
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A group formed by childcare workers calls on the government to improve standards for placement of childcare workers
2023-09-25 18:19:00
A group made up of childcare workers held a press conference in Tokyo and called on the government to make improvements, saying that the current system of childcare workers is too busy and lacks time, which could lead to repeated "inappropriate childcare."
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Johnny's issue "company name" Nippon Television president "reconsider"
2023-09-25 17:51:00
In response to Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault scandal, Nippon Television President Akira Ishizawa has made a written request to Johnny's Office to revise its organization, and has also revealed that he also asked them to reconsider changing the company name. Did.
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The Supreme Court ruled on October 18th regarding the “1 vote disparity” case in the House of Councilors election last July.
2023-09-25 17:13:00
The Supreme Court has decided to hand down a ruling on October 18th in a case where the so-called 1-vote disparity of up to 3.03 times in last July's House of Councilors election is being discussed as to whether it violates the Constitution. .
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Tottori specialty “Saijo persimmon” appraisal meeting “High sugar content and sweet taste”
2023-09-25 16:51:00
An evaluation meeting was held this year in Hokuei-cho, Tottori Prefecture to examine the quality of Saijo persimmons, a specialty of Tottori, and it was confirmed that the persimmons have a high sugar content and a sweet taste.
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Toyako Town, Hokkaido calls for “support by choosing scallops as a return gift”
2023-09-25 16:05:00
One month after China suspended imports of Japanese seafood, Toyako Town in Hokkaido, which had been exporting about 80% of the scallops it shipped to China, offered support through having people choose them as return gifts for hometown tax payments. is calling for.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare officially approves new drug “recanemab” for Alzheimer’s disease
2023-09-25 15:48:00
On the 25th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare officially approved a new drug jointly developed by Japanese and American pharmaceutical companies that directly targets the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease. It is expected that it will be used on patients as early as this year.
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Hajime Toyama of the male chorus group “Dark Ducks” dies at the age of 93
2023-09-25 15:38:00
Hajime Toyama, a member of the pioneering male chorus group ``Dark Ducks'' and affectionately known as ``Zou-san,'' passed away in September due to chronic heart failure and old age. He was 93 years old.
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F1 Japan Grand Prix banners taken away by multiple people without permission Mie
2023-09-25 14:47:00
During the F1 Japan Grand Prix, which was held in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture until the 24th, it was discovered that the flags erected at the Suzuka Circuit, the venue, were taken away by multiple people without permission, and the circuit's operating company has decided to take action in the future. We are considering how to respond.
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Treated water released for 1 month; Chinese seafood imports suspended; processed foods also affected
2023-09-25 14:30:00
The 24th marks one month since the release of treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant began, and the impact of China, the largest export destination for Japanese seafood products, completely halting imports is affecting the seafood itself. This extends to the export of food products that use marine products as raw materials.
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Niigata Nagaoka Arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after slashing customer at commercial facility High school student?
2023-09-25 14:27:00
Just before noon on the 25th, three female customers in their 40s and 60s were slashed with knives at a commercial facility in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, resulting in injuries to three people. All three have no life-threatening injuries. Police arrested the suspect, who appears to be an 18-year-old high school student, on the spot on suspicion of attempted murder and are investigating the details of the incident.
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Kanagawa Mayor Manazuru loses his job in referendum on whether to recall him
2023-09-25 14:24:00
A referendum was held on the 24th to ask whether the mayor of Manazuru Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, had illegally copied the electoral roll and used it in elections. The mayor lost his job because of the majority vote.
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Three collision accidents between LRT and cars occur one after another in about a month; calls for safety confirmation Tochigi
2023-09-25 14:14:00
There have been three accidents involving cars colliding with the LRT (a next-generation streetcar) that connects Utsunomiya City in Tochigi Prefecture and the neighboring town of Haga in about a month since its opening in August. On Sunday, we once again called on drivers driving along the railway to thoroughly check their safety.
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Ginza luxury watch store robbery case: 18-year-old defendant sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison
2023-09-25 13:27:00
In May this year, an 18-year-old defendant was charged with robbery and other crimes for being the perpetrator of a robbery in which masked men broke into a luxury watch store in Ginza, Tokyo, and stole approximately 300 million yen. The Tokyo District Court sentenced him to four years and six months in prison, calling it a ``daring, dangerous, and malicious crime.''
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Yamaguchi Shimonoseki “Season has arrived” First puffer fish auction
2023-09-25 13:16:00
The first auction to herald the arrival of blowfish season was held on the 25th in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
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Three people injured in slash attack at commercial facility in Nagaoka, Niigata
2023-09-25 13:00:00
According to reports received by the police, two women, one in their 40s and one in their 60s, were slashed with knives at Riverside Chiaki, a commercial facility in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, just after 11 a.m. on the 25th.
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Electric scooter traffic safety class for foreign students Metropolitan Police Department
2023-09-25 12:45:00
The Metropolitan Police Department held a traffic safety class for international students in order to make foreigners visiting Japan aware of the traffic rules regarding electric scooters, which have become available for use without a driver's license since July this year. Ta.
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A man riding a bicycle dies after colliding with a car on the Shuto Expressway, possibly due to mistaken entry in Nishi Ward, Yokohama
2023-09-25 12:43:00
In the early hours of the 25th, a bicycle that appeared to have entered by mistake collided with a car on the Metropolitan Expressway in Yokohama, killing the man driving the bicycle. As a result of the accident, the Metropolitan Expressway was closed for approximately eight hours near the Kinko Junction.
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67-year-old Shinkyu doctor arrested on suspicion of indecent acts with patients Tokyo
2023-09-25 12:26:00
Last year, a 67-year-old Shinkyu doctor was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for performing an obscene act on a female patient in her 30s under the guise of medical treatment at Shinkyu's clinic in Chofu, Tokyo. According to her investigation, he has denied the charges.
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Acceptance of applications for the “University Entrance Common Test” to be held in January next year begins
2023-09-25 11:59:00
Applications for the ``university entrance common test'' to be held in January next year began accepting applications from the 25th.
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Ministry of the Environment releases treated water “tritium concentration falls below detection limit for fifth time”
2023-09-25 11:53:00
The Ministry of the Environment has been conducting seawater monitoring once a week since the start of the release of treated water accumulated at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and the concentration of tritium at all points has reached the lower detectable limit for the fifth time. The results have been published showing that the
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Prince and Mrs. Akishino visit Vietnam, return to Japan after completing all dates
2023-09-25 07:03:00
Prince Akishino and his wife, who are on an official visit to Vietnam, which marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan, finished their itinerary by touring some of Vietnam's representative ruins in the central region.
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A man riding a bicycle dies after colliding with a car on the Shuto Expressway, possibly due to mistaken entry in Nishi Ward, Yokohama
2023-09-25 07:02:00
Early on the 25th, there was an accident in which a bicycle collided with a car on the Metropolitan Expressway in Nishi Ward, Yokohama City, and the man driving the bicycle died. Police believe the bicycle entered the expressway by mistake and are investigating the circumstances.
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Kanagawa Mayor Manazuru loses his job in referendum on whether to recall him
2023-09-25 01:17:00
A referendum was held on the 24th to ask whether the mayor of Manazuru Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, had illegally copied the electoral roll and used it in elections. The mayor lost his job because of the majority vote.
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