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Social News(2023/09/26)


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A 69-year-old rescued man suffers burns after a pleasure boat burns off the coast of Niijima, Tokyo

2023-09-26 23:18:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, a 69-year-old man was rescued after a pleasure boat was found on fire off the coast of Niijima, Tokyo. The man was taken to the hospital and is unable to speak, so the Japan Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the boat burning.

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Former driver sentenced to prison in Shizuoka tourist bus rollover accident resulting in death and injury, district court

2023-09-26 22:09:00
In October last year, a tourist bus overturned on the road leading down from the 5th station of Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, killing and injuring 29 people.The driver of the bus at the time was charged with negligent driving resulting in death and injury. The Shizuoka District Court's Numazu Branch sentenced the driver to two years and six months in prison, saying, ``Despite being in a position where many lives were in his hands, he failed to take precautions while driving and caused the accident.''

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Tokyo to improve procedures after receiving 5,000 yen benefit to those under 18 due to ``complicated application''

2023-09-26 20:51:00
In response to complaints that the application process for Tokyo's new system, which provides 5,000 yen per month to those under 18, is complicated, the Tokyo metropolitan government will conduct a survey of applicants next month. We have set out a policy to implement these measures and improve procedures.

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Is “requiring surgery to change gender on family register” unconstitutional? Argument at Supreme Court on 27th

2023-09-26 20:45:00
In order to change the gender on the family register, people with gender identity disorder must undergo surgery to eliminate their reproductive ability, but the Supreme Court decided on the 27th to decide whether this requirement violates the constitution. Open the hearing argument. The Supreme Court has so far ruled that this requirement is ``constitutional,'' but it is possible that it will issue a new constitutional judgment based on the arguments.

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124 new people confirmed to have food poisoning after eating Yoshidaya bento boxes, bringing the total to 394

2023-09-26 20:44:00
A total of 124 people have been confirmed to have food poisoning after eating bento boxes from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, who complained of feeling unwell. The total number of cases in all prefectures was 394.

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1,301 people were transported nationwide due to heatstroke, about three times as many as during the same period last year

2023-09-26 20:24:00
Approximately 1,300 people were taken to the hospital due to heat stroke nationwide during the week ending on the 24th of this month, which was a period of severe lingering heat, which was approximately three times the number during the same period last year, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. I understand this in summary.

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NHK news bureau reporter suspected of fraudulent expense claims; third-party committee set up to investigate

2023-09-26 19:26:00
We received information that a reporter from the NHK news bureau was making fraudulent claims for expenses, and upon investigation, we found that there was a strong suspicion that personal meals and drinks were included. NHK has set up a third-party committee consisting of external experts to proceed with the investigation.

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Gunma high school students selected as ``Young People Who Change the World'' School rules from around the country published online

2023-09-26 19:18:00
As excessive school rules become a problem, a high school boy in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, who researches the school rules of high schools across the country and publishes them on the Internet, was named ``Young People Who Change the World'' in the Japanese edition of an American business magazine. I was selected as one of the. A high school boy said, ``I want to work to change society to a place where broader dialogue takes place, including issues of school regulations.''

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Former driver sentenced to prison in Shizuoka tourist bus rollover accident resulting in death and injury, district court

2023-09-26 19:17:00
In October last year, a tourist bus overturned on the road leading down from the 5th station of Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, killing and injuring 29 people.The driver of the bus at the time was charged with negligent driving resulting in death and injury. The Shizuoka District Court's Numazu Branch sentenced the driver to two years and six months in prison on the grounds that, ``Despite being in a position where he was in charge of many lives, he failed to take precautions while driving and caused the accident.''

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An envelope containing 500,000 yen arrives at a nursery school in Osaka, with a mark that appears to be the Hanshin logo

2023-09-26 19:05:00
A daycare center in Osaka's Nishinari Ward received an anonymous envelope containing 500,000 yen in cash with a mark that appears to be the logo of professional baseball team Hanshin, which the daycare center hopes will be used to purchase toys.

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“We will be in trouble if the store closes…” “Weak shoppers” are on the rise in cities as well.

2023-09-26 19:00:00
``This supermarket is a big part of my life, and I will be in trouble if it closes.'' Supermarkets that are supposed to be a familiar presence are closing one after another. The reason behind this is a decline in the number of users due to factors such as a declining population. Nowadays, the number of people who are vulnerable to shopping due to supermarket closures is increasing not only in rural areas but also in urban areas.

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Found not guilty in accident trial, license revoked, second trial ruled invalid Fukuoka

2023-09-26 18:31:00
A woman who was found not guilty on charges of seriously injuring a man when she crashed a moped into a moped while driving a light truck in Fukuoka City six years ago said it was unfair that her driver's license was revoked. In the case that he appealed to, the Fukuoka High Court, which held the second instance, issued a judgment following the first instance, invalidating the action taken by Fukuoka Prefecture to revoke his driver's license.

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Fukui Sabae Residential block wall collapses, causing serious injuries to elementary school students on their way to school

2023-09-26 18:26:00
On the morning of the 26th, an elementary school student on his way to school in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, had his foot caught in a falling block wall of a residential building, sustaining serious injuries including broken bones. The city's Board of Education has decided to conduct an emergency inspection to see if there are block walls that are likely to collapse on school routes.

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Niigata Nagaoka High school student arrested for slashing three people “I was pessimistic about the future”

2023-09-26 18:25:00
On the 25th, an 18-year-old high school student who was arrested for an incident in which three people, including customers, were slashed at a commercial facility in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, gave an explanation to the effect that he was ``pessimistic about the future,'' an investigation has revealed. I found this out through interviews with the people involved. Police are investigating the motive in detail, as he also stated that he was thinking of killing someone.

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TV Asahi president requests Johnny & Associates to consider changing company name

2023-09-26 18:23:00
In response to Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault scandal, TV Asahi's president Hiroshi Shinozuka announced that he has requested his agency to consider changing its name, compensate victims, and take thorough measures to prevent recurrence. did.

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“Myna Points 2nd round” application deadline approaches, be careful of fraudulent emails etc.

2023-09-26 18:19:00
As the application deadline for the second round of Myna Points, which gives you up to 20,000 yen worth of points, approaches at the end of September, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is attempting to trick you into giving your credit card number and personal information by making it look like you are applying for points. We urge people to be careful about fraudulent emails and fake websites.

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A man dies after being trapped under the main building of a shrine during demolition work, Hyogo

2023-09-26 18:04:00
On the night of the 25th, a 60-year-old former carpenter was found dead under a collapsed shrine at a shrine in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture. Police are investigating the situation at the time in detail, as the man was working alone to dismantle the shrine building.

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Tokyo to improve procedures after receiving 5,000 yen benefit to those under 18 due to ``complicated application''

2023-09-26 17:58:00
In response to complaints that the application process for the Tokyo metropolitan government's new system, which provides 5,000 yen per month to those under 18, is complicated, the metropolitan government will conduct a survey of applicants next month. We have implemented a policy to improve procedures.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura: “Expo construction cost increase will be discussed among national, local, and business circles.”

2023-09-26 17:53:00
Regarding the construction costs for the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue, the Expo Association, which is the implementing body, has compiled a forecast that it will be about 45 billion yen more than before, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura said that the construction costs are still being scrutinized. He reiterated his intention to discuss measures with the national government, Osaka prefecture and city, and the business community in the event that costs exceed expectations.

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Chiba Mobara: Experts conduct on-site investigation of flooding damage caused by record heavy rains

2023-09-26 17:36:00
Experts conducted an on-site investigation in Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture, where flooding damage occurred one after another due to record heavy rain on the 8th of this month. Although the rainfall was higher than the heavy rains of four years ago, many areas were able to reduce the level of flooding by raising levees and other measures.

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Japanese grouse revival plan: 3 birds transferred from zoo to Central Alps

2023-09-26 17:33:00
On the 26th, three Japanese grouse raised at a zoo in Nagano City were transferred to the Central Alps, where a plan to revive the endangered Japanese grouse is underway.

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Expert meeting to summarize regional environmental conservation discussions on the Linear Chuo Shinkansen

2023-09-26 16:20:00
A national panel of experts, which has been discussing regional environmental conservation regarding JR Tokai's Linear Chuo Shinkansen, for which Shizuoka Prefecture has not approved the start of construction, has decided to finalize the measures that JR should take. We have decided to compile a summary. However, Shizuoka Prefecture says that further discussions with JR are necessary.

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Report of ``vessel emitting black smoke and flames'' off the coast of Niijima, Tokyo; one person rescued nearby

2023-09-26 16:10:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, a high-speed boat sailing off the coast of Niijima, Tokyo, discovered a small, burning vessel and rescued one man. Since the man is unable to speak, the Japan Coast Guard is rushing to confirm the situation.

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“Hair in sushi” Suspect arrested for lying and stealing money

2023-09-26 15:54:00
A 28-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly defrauding a restaurant of more than 5,000 yen by lying that there was hair in the sushi he purchased and demanding a refund from the restaurant. In response to the investigation, he admitted to the charges, saying, ``I did a few similar things because I wanted money.''

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Toei Subway platform doors expected to be installed at all stations by November

2023-09-26 15:50:00
Platform doors, which the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is currently installing at Toei Subway stations, are expected to be installed at all stations by November this year.

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"Flower Expo" to be held in 2027 Yokohama - Conference inviting companies to participate

2023-09-26 15:49:00
A conference was held in Yokohama on the 26th to invite companies, universities, and other organizations to participate in the ``Flower Expo,'' a large-scale international horticultural exhibition to be held in Yokohama in four years.

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Order to crack down on "anonymous and fluid criminal groups" such as underground part-time job groups

2023-09-26 15:47:00
Police authorities are strengthening their investigation system by labeling groups that repeatedly engage in special fraud and robbery using ``dark part-time jobs'' as ``anonymous and mobile criminal groups.'' On the 26th, at a meeting of investigative executives from across the country, National Police Agency Commissioner Yasuhiro Tsuyuki gave instructions to use all laws and regulations to crack down on the group and arrest the ringleaders and instructors.

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Autumn National Traffic Safety Campaign: Police officer prays for safety after being hit by waterfall Toyama

2023-09-26 15:31:00
In conjunction with the autumn national traffic safety campaign, a police officer was struck by a waterfall at a temple in Kamiichi Town, Toyama Prefecture, at the foot of Mt. Tateyama, to pray for traffic safety.

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High school student arrested for slashing 3 people in Niigata Nagaoka ``I thought I was going to kill someone''

2023-09-26 15:17:00
On the 25th, an 18-year-old high school suspect who was arrested in an incident at a commercial facility in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, in which three people, a customer and an employee, were slashed with a kitchen knife and suffered minor injuries, said, ``I was trying to kill someone.'' In an interview with investigators, it was learned that he had said, "I thought so." Police are investigating the details of how the knife was purchased at the facility just before the incident.

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“World’s smallest deer” baby Pudu released in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama

2023-09-26 15:14:00
A baby ``Pudu'', said to be the world's smallest deer, has been exhibited at a zoo in Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture, and is showing off its cute appearance.

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Prime Minister Kishida plans to compile measures by the end of the year to strengthen response to dementia

2023-09-26 14:57:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi, and on the 27th, in order to strengthen the response to dementia, the first meeting of a new council headed by Prime Minister Kishida was held, with the aim of compiling measures by the end of the year. I expressed my intention to go.

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Supporting families raising children, distributing school bags to children Ibaraki Kasama

2023-09-26 14:22:00
In an effort to support families raising children, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, will distribute school bags to children entering elementary schools in the city next fiscal year.

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Group home management company for people with disabilities audited by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare over food cost issues

2023-09-26 13:44:00
Megumi Co., Ltd., which operates group homes for people with disabilities nationwide, has been collecting more than the actual cost of meal materials from users, contrary to national standards, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to revise the company's operations. It has been announced that a legal audit has been launched to investigate whether there were any problems with the management system.

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“Myna Points 2nd round” application deadline approaches, be careful of fraudulent emails etc.

2023-09-26 13:24:00
As the application deadline for the second round of Myna Points, which gives you up to 20,000 yen worth of points, approaches at the end of September, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is attempting to trick you into giving your credit card number and personal information by making it look like you are applying for points. We urge people to be careful about fraudulent emails and fake websites.

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An app that determines whether a slope is safe for a wheelchair based on the pedaling force

2023-09-26 13:12:00
A research institute in Hyogo Prefecture has developed a map app that determines whether a slope is safe for wheelchair users and others to pass, based on each person's pedaling strength.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura: “Expo construction cost increase will be discussed among national, local, and business circles.”

2023-09-26 12:48:00
Regarding the construction costs for the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue, the Expo Association, which is the implementing body, has compiled a forecast that it will be about 45 billion yen more than before, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura said that the construction costs are still being scrutinized. He reiterated his intention to discuss measures with the national government, Osaka prefecture and city, and the business community in the event that costs exceed expectations.

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Some of the returned 14-karat gold member badges turned out to be replicas at the Fukui Prefectural Assembly

2023-09-26 12:28:00
It has been revealed that some of the 14-karat gold badges lent to prefectural assembly members by Fukui Prefecture and returned to them upon retirement were gold-plated replicas. It appears that the replica was returned to prevent it from being lost.

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FTC conducts on-site inspection of furniture wholesale company suspected of violating antitrust law

2023-09-26 11:44:00
On the 26th, the Fair Trade Commission suspected a furniture wholesale company headquartered in Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture of violating the Antimonopoly Act by asking retail stores not to sell foreign brand chairs at reduced prices. It was learned through interviews with the people involved that an on-site inspection was conducted.

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64 years after the Ise Bay Typhoon, memorial service held in Nagoya “Don’t let the lessons fade”

2023-09-26 11:35:00
The 26th marks 64 years since the Isewan Typhoon, which killed more than 5,000 people. A memorial service was held in Nagoya, where many of the victims were killed.

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House burnt down in Miyakojima, Okinawa; two bodies found in the ruins

2023-09-26 10:50:00
Late on the night of the 25th, there was a fire in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, where the main building and outbuildings of a house were completely destroyed, and two bodies were found in the burnt remains of the main building. Two of the four people who lived in the house have been unable to be contacted, and police are working to confirm their identities.

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House burnt down in Miyakojima, Okinawa; two bodies found in the ruins

2023-09-26 10:18:00
Late on the night of the 25th, there was a fire in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, where the main building and outbuildings of a house were completely destroyed, and two bodies were found in the burnt remains of the main building. Two of the four people who lived in the house have been unable to be contacted, and police are working to confirm their identities.

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Tsukuba Express resumes operation on all lines

2023-09-26 09:01:00
The Tsukuba Express had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Tsukuba Station and Moriya Station due to an accident that occurred at Kenkyugakuen Station in Ibaraki Prefecture, but operations resumed at 8:54 a.m.

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JR Keihin Tohoku Line resumes operation

2023-09-26 06:39:00
The JR Keihin Tohoku Line had suspended service between Omiya Station and Ofuna Station due to track inspection at Kamata Station, but operations resumed on the entire line at around 6:33 a.m.

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Tsukuba Express partially resumes operations, but suspends operations between Tsukuba and Moriya

2023-09-26 06:37:00
The Tsukuba Express had been suspended on the entire line due to a fatal accident that occurred at Kenkyu Gakuen Station, but operations resumed at 6:20 a.m. between Moriya Station in Ibaraki Prefecture and Akihabara Station in Tokyo. Operation on the up and down lines between Tsukuba Station and Moriya Station continues to be suspended.

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JR Keihin-Tohoku Line Omiya-Ofuna northbound operation suspended

2023-09-26 06:30:00
According to JR East, the Keihin Tohoku Line has been suspended northbound between Omiya Station and Ofuna Station due to inspections of track points at Kamata Station starting around 5:45 a.m.

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Tsukuba Express suspension of operation on all lines

2023-09-26 05:53:00
The Tsukuba Express has been suspended from around 5:28 a.m. due to a fatal accident that occurred at Kenkyugakuen Station.

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Measures against “annual income wall” to be implemented from October; drastic review of system to be considered

2023-09-26 04:57:00
In order to eliminate the so-called "annual income wall," the government will implement measures starting next month, such as providing subsidies to companies that work to ensure that their take-home pay does not decrease even if their employees' annual income exceeds a certain level. I am. However, given that there have been concerns about fairness, we plan to consider a fundamental review of the system in the future.

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