Social News(2023/09/27)
Niigata farmers to increase provisional payment for Koshihikari and other “third-class rice” JA Zen-Noh
2023-09-27 23:42:00
As a result of this summer's record-breaking heat, the appearance of rice has declined and farmers are concerned about a decline in their income, JA Zen-Noh has announced that it will be able to reduce the amount of money it will pay as an advance payment to farmers in Niigata Prefecture. It has been learned through interviews with related parties that the government has decided to increase the amount paid for low-rated third-class rice, such as the main variety Koshihikari, starting next month.
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Minamata disease lawsuit Osaka District Court recognizes all plaintiffs who are not eligible for remedies as having Minamata disease
2023-09-27 21:30:00
More than 120 people from Kumamoto and Kagoshima living in Kansai and other areas, who were not recognized as having Minamata disease and were not eligible for relief measures, sought compensation from the national government, Kumamoto prefecture, and the companies responsible for the disease. The Osaka District Court recognized all of the plaintiffs as suffering from Minamata disease and ordered them to pay approximately 350 million yen in compensation to the national government and other parties. This is the first judicial decision to hold that people can suffer from Minamata disease even outside the standards of the Special Measures Act, which divides people into relief based on the region they live in and their age group. This is the first time a judgment has been handed down in a lawsuit.
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A man in his 50s arrested in the stabbing incident of four people at a supermarket in Hirano Ward, Osaka, is not prosecuted.
2023-09-27 21:17:00
This April, the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office has decided not to prosecute a man in his 50s who was arrested for stabbing four people, including shoppers, with a stake at a supermarket in Osaka's Hirano Ward, causing serious and minor injuries.
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Wife and daughter hospitalized, stabbed by husband, maybe husband stabbed himself? 3 people dead, Shizuoka
2023-09-27 21:11:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, a woman in her 70s and her daughter, who were hospitalized in separate rooms at a hospital in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, were stabbed by the woman's 73-year-old husband. Her husband appeared to have stabbed himself, and all three were pronounced dead. Police are investigating the details of the murder case.
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KyoAni Incident Trial Witness Examination: “The Defendant Started the Fire While Saying ``Die''”
2023-09-27 21:10:00
The trial for the Kyoto Animation arson murder case began on the 27th with witness questioning, and an employee who witnessed the moment defendant Shinji Aoba set the fire said, ``The defendant violently poured a liquid that smelled like fuel on his head and body.'' "He was lighting the fire while saying in a loud voice, 'Die!'"
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Agriculture Minister Miyashita exchanges opinions with Fukushima Prefecture Fisheries Federation “Immediately implement emergency support measures”
2023-09-27 20:42:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Miyashita visited Fukushima Prefecture for the first time since taking office, and exchanged opinions with the prefectural fisheries federation on the impact of the release of treated water accumulated at the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and proposed emergency support for fisheries businesses, including countermeasures against harmful rumors. He emphasized that the measures will be implemented promptly.
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First trial of Iwao Hakamada's retrial to be held on October 27th at Shizuoka District Court
2023-09-27 20:28:00
The first trial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of four members of his family in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, will be held on the 27th of next month.
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Prime Minister Kishida orders construction of medical system based on approval of new Alzheimer's drug
2023-09-27 20:26:00
In order to strengthen measures against dementia, the government held a new meeting on the 27th, with the participation of those affected. Prime Minister Kishida has instructed his ministers to expedite the construction of the necessary testing and medical care systems so that the approved new drugs for Alzheimer's disease can be put to good use.
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Minamata disease lawsuit Osaka District Court recognizes all plaintiffs who are not eligible for remedies as having Minamata disease
2023-09-27 19:36:00
More than 120 people from Kumamoto and Kagoshima living in Kansai and other areas, who were not recognized as having Minamata disease and were not eligible for relief measures, sought compensation from the national government, Kumamoto prefecture, and the companies responsible for the disease. The Osaka District Court recognized all of the plaintiffs as suffering from Minamata disease and ordered them to pay approximately 350 million yen in compensation to the national government and other parties. This is the first judicial decision to hold that people can suffer from Minamata disease even outside the standards of the Special Measures Act, which divides people into relief based on the region they live in and their age group. This is the first time a judgment has been handed down in a lawsuit.
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The mayors of Nagasaki and Tsushima announce that they will not accept a survey of the “nuclear waste” disposal site.
2023-09-27 19:35:00
Mayor Katsu Naoki Hita of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is currently debating whether or not to accept the first stage of ``literature research'' regarding the selection of a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power generation, so-called ``nuclear waste.'' On the same day, the city council announced its intention not to accept the investigation.
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2nd trial of top Kudo-kai president denies involvement in incident, saying he did not instruct the attack
2023-09-27 19:27:00
The defendants were questioned in the second trial of four cases in which the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous organized crime group in Kitakyushu City, attacked citizens.The head of the organization was charged with murder and other crimes and sentenced to death in the first trial. once again denied any involvement in the incident, saying, ``I never ordered the attack.''
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Wife and daughter hospitalized, stabbed by husband, maybe husband stabbed himself? 3 people dead, Shizuoka
2023-09-27 19:24:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, a woman in her 70s and her daughter, who were hospitalized in separate rooms at a hospital in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, were stabbed by the woman's 73-year-old husband. Her husband appeared to have stabbed himself, and all three were pronounced dead. Police are investigating the details of the murder case.
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Japan's tallest building with a height of 385m to be built near Tokyo Station - Compare the latest rankings
2023-09-27 19:08:00
A groundbreaking ceremony for a skyscraper was held on the 27th near Tokyo Station. Height: 385 meters. It is the tallest building in Japan and is scheduled for completion in March 2028. Construction of skyscrapers continues in Tokyo.
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Iwate, Akita, Nagano: Many people get injured after being attacked by bears
2023-09-27 19:06:00
On the morning of the 27th, a woman picking mushrooms in a mountain forest in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to her head and arms. The woman is conscious and her injuries are not life-threatening.
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NHK Chairman: “We will not be requesting new appearances from Johnny’s talent for the time being”
2023-09-27 19:03:00
Regarding the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, NHK Chairman Inaba stated at a press conference that requests for new appearances by talents affiliated with Johnny's Agency will be limited to compensation to victims and measures to prevent recurrence. We have made it clear that we will not be doing this for the time being until it is confirmed.
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Fisheries Agency employee arrested for groping a woman on the street will not be prosecuted
2023-09-27 18:36:00
On the 27th, the Public Prosecutors Office declined to prosecute a Fisheries Agency employee who was arrested on suspicion of violating the prefecture's nuisance prevention ordinance for groping a woman who was walking on the street in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture.
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Iwate, Akita, Nagano: Many people get injured after being attacked by bears
2023-09-27 18:17:00
On the morning of the 27th, a woman picking mushrooms in a mountain forest in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to her head and arms. The woman is conscious and her injuries are not life-threatening.
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Minamata disease lawsuit Osaka District Court recognizes all plaintiffs who are not eligible for remedies as having Minamata disease
2023-09-27 18:14:00
More than 120 people from Kumamoto and Kagoshima living in Kansai and other areas, who were not recognized as having Minamata disease and were not eligible for relief measures, sought compensation from the national government, Kumamoto prefecture, and the companies responsible for the disease. The Osaka District Court recognized all of the plaintiffs as suffering from Minamata disease and ordered them to pay approximately 350 million yen in compensation to the national government and other parties. This is the first judicial decision to hold that people can suffer from Minamata disease even outside the standards of the Special Measures Act, which divides people into relief based on the region they live in and their age group. This is the first time a judgment has been handed down in a lawsuit.
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Approximately half of local governments in Tokyo are implementing or considering consolidation of school pools.
2023-09-27 18:10:00
As the maintenance and management of aging pools at public elementary and junior high schools has become an issue, it has been found that approximately half of the municipalities in Tokyo are implementing or considering consolidating their pools.
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HPV vaccine “Considering subsidy for inoculation costs for men in Tokyo” Governor Koike
2023-09-27 18:09:00
Regarding the ``HPV vaccine'', which is used to prevent uterine cancer and other diseases for which men have to pay out of pocket, Governor Koike said, ``We can expect it to be effective in preventing cancer in men and creating herd immunity, so we will consider providing support to municipalities.'' He indicated that he would consider subsidizing the cost of inoculation for men.
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Requirements for changing gender on family register: First argument at Supreme Court, with unusual ``hearing'' held the day before
2023-09-27 17:54:00
For the first time, the Supreme Court has heard arguments on whether the requirement for people with gender identity disorder to undergo surgery to eliminate their reproductive capacity is unconstitutional in order to change their registered gender. ``The requirement for surgery violates the right to respect gender identity and is unconstitutional,'' the lawyers for the parties involved argued. Prior to this, on the 26th, it was revealed that an unusual procedure was being held in the Grand Court in which the parties themselves presented their opinions.
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Robbery injures Gunpla at toy store, Tochigi Utsunomiya
2023-09-27 17:52:00
In the early hours of the 26th, the manager of a toy store in Utsunomiya City was punched in the face and other items, including plastic models from the popular anime ``Mobile Suit Gundam,'' were stolen. The store's security camera footage showed a group of four people, and police are investigating the incident as a robbery.
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The mayors of Nagasaki and Tsushima announce that they will not accept a survey of the “nuclear waste” disposal site.
2023-09-27 17:47:00
Mayor Katsu Naoki Hita of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is currently debating whether or not to accept the first stage of ``literature research'' regarding the selection of a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power generation, so-called ``nuclear waste.'' On the same day, the city council announced its intention not to accept the investigation.
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Shizuoka Fujinomiya hospital: Man stabbed 2 inpatients and himself, 3 dead
2023-09-27 17:17:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, two female inpatients at a hospital in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture were stabbed by a man with what appeared to be a knife. The man appears to have stabbed himself immediately after this, and all three were confirmed dead. Police are investigating it as a murder.
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Nagano Omachi High School Girl Missing: One Week of Public Investigation, No Potential Leads
2023-09-27 17:15:00
The 27th marks one week since the public investigation began for a female high school student from Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, who has been missing since late last month. The high school girl's smartphone lost location information near her home shortly after she was last seen by her family, and has not been connected since then, so police are continuing to appeal for information.
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Iwate Iwaizumi Town Woman attacked and injured by bear; sightings continue to occur across the country
2023-09-27 17:06:00
On the morning of the 27th, a woman picking mushrooms in a mountain forest in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to her head and arms. The woman is conscious and her injuries are not life-threatening.
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Okinawa Governor Tamaki: Base relocation work “difficult to approve by recommendation deadline”
2023-09-27 17:03:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa Prefecture to Henoko, Nago City, Governor Tamaki said that the government is recommending that Okinawa Prefecture approve the construction by the 27th. ``It will be difficult to obtain approval by the deadline.''
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Robbery injures Gunpla at toy store, Tochigi Utsunomiya
2023-09-27 16:57:00
In the early hours of the 26th, the manager of a toy store in Utsunomiya City was punched in the face and other items, including plastic models from the popular anime ``Mobile Suit Gundam,'' were stolen. The store's security camera footage showed a group of four people, and police are investigating the incident as a robbery.
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The mayors of Nagasaki and Tsushima announce that they will not accept a survey of the “nuclear waste” disposal site.
2023-09-27 16:54:00
Mayor Katsu Naoki Hita of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is currently debating whether or not to accept the first stage of ``literature research'' regarding the selection of a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power generation, so-called ``nuclear waste.'' On the same day, the city council announced its intention not to accept the investigation.
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Nine years after the eruption of Mt. Ontake, bereaved families pray in silence at a memorial service in Otaki Village, Nagano
2023-09-27 16:50:00
The 27th marks nine years since the eruption of Mt. Ontake, which left 63 people dead and missing. A memorial service was held in Otaki Village, Nagano Prefecture, at the foot of the volcano, where the bereaved families and others offered a moment of silence at the time of the eruption.
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Osaka District Court orders compensation to national government over Minamata disease relief standards
2023-09-27 16:12:00
More than 120 people from Kumamoto and Kagoshima living in Kansai and other areas, who were not recognized as having Minamata disease and were not eligible for relief measures, sought compensation from the national government, Kumamoto prefecture, and the companies responsible for the disease. The Osaka District Court ordered the national government to pay compensation. In the court case, the validity of the standards of the Special Measures Act, which separates the recipients of relief based on the ``region'' and ``age'' of the person they lived in, was disputed, and the judgment was handed down in a class action lawsuit filed in four locations across the country. It's my first time.
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Requirements for changing gender on family register: First argument at Supreme Court, with unusual ``hearing'' held the day before
2023-09-27 16:11:00
For the first time, the Supreme Court has heard arguments on whether the requirement for people with gender identity disorder to undergo surgery to eliminate their reproductive capacity is unconstitutional in order to change their registered gender. ``The requirement for surgery violates the right to respect gender identity and is unconstitutional,'' the lawyers for the parties involved argued. Prior to this, on the 26th, it was revealed that an unusual procedure was being held in the Grand Court in which the parties themselves presented their opinions.
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New Alzheimer's drug lecanemab aiming for insurance coverage by late December
2023-09-27 16:02:00
Following the official approval of a new drug, "recanemab," which directly targets the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease, the Chuikyo-Central Social Insurance Medical Council aims to have it covered by public health insurance by late December. We confirmed the policy to proceed with price calculation.
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Chiba District Court sentenced to 13 years in prison for crimes including sexual assault
2023-09-27 16:02:00
The Chiba District Court ruled against a 46-year-old former police inspector at the Chiba Prefectural Police Headquarters who was accused of sneaking into homes and sexually assaulting three women and secretly filming another woman at a train station. "The pain he suffered was immeasurable and heinous," he said, and sentenced him to 13 years in prison.
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The mayors of Nagasaki and Tsushima announce that they will not accept a survey of the “nuclear waste” disposal site.
2023-09-27 15:48:00
Mayor Katsu Naoki Hita of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is currently debating whether or not to accept the first stage of ``literature research'' regarding the selection of a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power generation, so-called ``nuclear waste.'' On the same day, the city council announced its intention not to accept the investigation.
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Nine years after the eruption of Mt. Ontake, bereaved families pray in silence at a memorial service in Otaki Village, Nagano
2023-09-27 15:33:00
The 27th marks nine years since the eruption of Mt. Ontake, which left 63 people dead and missing. A memorial service was held in Otaki Village, Nagano Prefecture, at the base of the eruption, where the bereaved families and others offered a moment of silence at the time of the eruption.
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Scallops served at high school marathon event in support of seafood in Hokkaido
2023-09-27 15:08:00
With China suspending imports of Japanese seafood, scallops were served at a high school in Kitami City, Hokkaido, in conjunction with a marathon event, in an effort to support local specialties.
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Olympic corruption case: former organizing committee director refuses to appear as a witness in trial but refuses to testify
2023-09-27 15:03:00
Haruyuki Takahashi, a former director of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics who is accused of accepting bribes totaling nearly 200 million yen, will appear as a witness in the trial of the accused briber. However, he refused to testify at all, saying, ``It could affect my trial.''
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Three bears were sighted in a residential area in Sapporo; droppings were found on the grounds of an elementary school in Fukui
2023-09-27 15:02:00
Three bears, believed to be a parent and child, were spotted in a residential area in Sapporo. There have been reports of bear sightings in this area one after another on the 25th and 26th, and staff and parents at nearby elementary schools are taking precautions by attending the school with their children.
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Robbery injures Gunpla at toy store, Tochigi Utsunomiya
2023-09-27 14:51:00
In the early hours of the 26th, the manager of a toy store in Utsunomiya City was punched in the face and other items, including plastic models from the popular anime ``Mobile Suit Gundam,'' were stolen. The store's security camera footage showed a group of four people, and police are investigating the incident as a robbery.
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Okinawa Governor Tamaki “Difficult to approve base relocation work by the 27th”
2023-09-27 14:22:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa Prefecture to Henoko, Nago City, Governor Tamaki said that the government is recommending that Okinawa Prefecture approve the construction by the 27th. The government announced that it would be difficult to approve the plan by the 27th, citing the need to analyze opinions from prefectural residents, academics, and others.
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Online casino payment processor arrested; 18 customers sent to prosecutors
2023-09-27 13:16:00
Regarding online casinos where money is bet online using smartphones and other devices, the Metropolitan Police Department has charged two payment processors who were remitting bets to overseas operators with suspicion of assisting a habitual gambler for helping customers gamble. I was arrested. This is the first time in the country that a payment processor has been arrested for helping customers gamble at an online casino.
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Nine years after the eruption of Mt. Ontake, bereaved families pray in silence at a memorial service in Otaki Village, Nagano
2023-09-27 13:04:00
The 27th marks nine years since the eruption of Mt. Ontake, which left 63 people dead and missing. A memorial service was held in Otaki Village, Nagano Prefecture, at the base of the eruption, where the bereaved families and others offered a moment of silence at the time of the eruption.
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The mayors of Nagasaki and Tsushima announce that they will not accept a survey of the “nuclear waste” disposal site.
2023-09-27 13:03:00
Mayor Katsu Naoki Hita of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is currently debating whether or not to accept the first stage of ``literature research'' regarding the selection of a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power generation, so-called ``nuclear waste.'' On the same day, the city council announced its intention not to accept the investigation.
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Three bears were sighted in a residential area in Sapporo; droppings were found on the grounds of an elementary school in Fukui
2023-09-27 12:51:00
Three bears, believed to be a parent and child, were spotted in a residential area in Sapporo. There have been reports of bear sightings in this area one after another on the 25th and 26th, and staff and parents at nearby elementary schools are taking precautions by attending the school with their children.
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Agriculture Minister Miyashita “Immediately implement emergency support measures for fisheries businesses”
2023-09-27 12:50:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Miyashita visited Fukushima Prefecture for the first time since taking office, and exchanged opinions with executives of the prefectural fisheries federation regarding the impact of the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and encouraged fisheries businesses to incorporate countermeasures against harmful rumors. He emphasized that emergency support measures will be implemented promptly.
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Chiba District Court sentenced to 13 years in prison for crimes including sexual assault
2023-09-27 12:30:00
The Chiba District Court ruled against a 46-year-old former police inspector at the Chiba Prefectural Police Headquarters who was accused of sneaking into homes and sexually assaulting three women and secretly filming another woman at a train station. "The pain he suffered was immeasurable and heinous," he said, and sentenced him to 13 years in prison.
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Shogi “Oza Tournament” 3rd round Fujii Seven Crowns, Eight Major Titles Exclusive Champion Naruka
2023-09-27 12:19:00
The third round of the ``Ozasen'', one of the eight major shogi titles, has begun in Nagoya City. Takuya Nagase (31) and challenger Sota Fujii Shichikan (21) each have one win each, and whether Nagase will make a bid to defend his title or Fujii Shichikan will become the first in history to monopolize the eight major titles. All eyes will be on how the battle will turn out, to see if they are one step closer.
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The mayors of Nagasaki and Tsushima announce that they will not accept a survey of the “nuclear waste” disposal site.
2023-09-27 12:15:00
Regarding the selection of a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power plants, so-called "nuclear waste," Mayor Katsu Naoki Hita of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, has announced that he will not accept the first step, a "documentary survey." Earlier this month, the Tsushima City Council adopted a petition requesting that the city proceed with accepting the investigation by a vote of 10 to 8, and the decision of the mayor, who is in the position of deciding whether to accept the investigation, was the focus of attention.
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Olympic corruption case: former organizing committee director refuses to appear as a witness in trial but refuses to testify
2023-09-27 12:14:00
Haruyuki Takahashi, a former director of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics who is accused of accepting bribes totaling nearly 200 million yen, will appear as a witness in the trial of the accused briber. However, he refused to testify at all, saying, ``It could affect my trial.''
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3 bears in residential area in Sapporo, warning after sightings in the area for 3 consecutive days
2023-09-27 12:10:00
Three bears, believed to be a parent and child, were spotted in a residential area in Sapporo. There have been reports of bear sightings in this area one after another on the 25th and 26th, and staff and parents at nearby elementary schools are taking precautions, including attending school with their children.
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Okinawa Governor Tamaki “Difficult to approve base relocation work by the 27th”
2023-09-27 12:05:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa Prefecture to Henoko, Nago City, Governor Tamaki said that the government is recommending that Okinawa Prefecture approve the construction by the 27th. The government announced that it would be difficult to approve the plan by the 27th, citing the need to analyze opinions from prefectural residents, academics, and others.
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A railway company opens a new railway-themed learning place for children who are not attending school.
2023-09-27 11:41:00
In Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, a railway company has created a new place for children who are not attending school to deepen their learning about railways.
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TOHO Cinemas pressure on distributor to submit measures to prevent recurrence due to suspected violation of antimonopoly law
2023-09-27 11:33:00
TOHO Cinemas, which operates movie theaters nationwide, is suspected of violating antitrust laws by unfairly restraining the business of movie distributors by putting pressure on companies other than their own company not to distribute their films. Interviews with people involved revealed that the company had submitted a plan to voluntarily commit to preventing recurrence following an investigation by the Trade Commission.
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Online casino payment processor arrested; 18 customers sent to prosecutors
2023-09-27 11:17:00
Regarding online casinos where money is bet online using smartphones and other devices, the Metropolitan Police Department has charged two payment processors who were remitting bets to overseas operators with suspicion of assisting a habitual gambler for helping customers gamble. I was arrested. This is the first time in the country that a payment processor has been arrested for helping customers gamble at an online casino.
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Nagasaki Tsushima mayor announces intention not to accept investigation into “nuclear waste” disposal site
2023-09-27 11:14:00
Mayor Katsu Naoki Hita of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, who is currently debating whether or not to accept the first stage of ``literature research'' regarding the selection of a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power generation, so-called ``nuclear waste'', has announced that he has decided to conduct an investigation. Interviews with people involved revealed that they have decided not to accept the move. Mayor Masaru Hita plans to express his thoughts at the city council meeting after this.
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Online casino payment processor arrested; 18 customers sent to prosecutors
2023-09-27 10:03:00
Regarding ``online casinos,'' where money is bet online using smartphones, the Metropolitan Police Department has arrested two payment processors who remit bets to overseas operators on suspicion of assisting customers in gambling activities. Did. This is the first time in the country that a payment processor has been arrested for helping customers gamble at an online casino. The Metropolitan Police Department also referred documents to 18 customers on suspicion of gambling.
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63 people dead or missing, 9 years after Mt. Ontake eruption, effectiveness of safety measures questioned
2023-09-27 06:52:00
The 27th marks the 9th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. Ontake on the border between Nagano and Gifu prefectures, leaving 63 people dead and missing. While many access restrictions have been lifted and climbers are returning, the effectiveness of safety measures that have learned from the disaster is being questioned.
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Food poisoning caused by bento: Bacteria detected in both rice and side dishes; further investigation into cause
2023-09-27 06:36:00
Food poisoning has been confirmed in people across the country who ate bento boxes made by Yoshidaya, an ekiben maker in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, and food poisoning bacteria have been found in both the rice and side dishes collected from the bento boxes in previous investigations by public health centers. However, no food-poisoning bacteria have been detected in the manufacturer's equipment or leftover food. Public health centers are investigating the causes of food poisoning in more detail.
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Judgment today in court regarding Minamata disease relief Osaka District Court
2023-09-27 06:29:00
More than 120 people from Kumamoto and Kagoshima living in Kansai and other regions, who were not recognized as having Minamata disease and were not eligible for relief measures, are seeking compensation from the national government, Kumamoto Prefecture, and the companies that caused the disease. The sentence will be handed down at the Osaka District Court on the 27th. This is the first judgment in a class action lawsuit filed in four locations nationwide, where the validity of the standards of the Special Measures Act, which separates relief recipients based on the ``region'' and ``age'' of the person they lived in, was disputed.
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New Alzheimer's disease drug ``recanemab'' approved, price to be discussed
2023-09-27 05:32:00
Following the official approval of "recanemab," a new drug that directly targets the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease, the Chuikyo-Central Social Insurance Medical Council will begin discussions on pricing and coverage of public health insurance starting on the 27th. begins. The focus is on how to evaluate the effectiveness of drugs and their impact on insurance finances.
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Nagasaki Tsushima Mayor says he will not accept investigation into selection of nuclear waste disposal site
2023-09-27 04:35:00
Mayor Katsu Naoki Hita of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, who is currently debating whether or not to accept the first stage of ``literature research'' regarding the selection of a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power generation, so-called ``nuclear waste'', has announced that he has decided to conduct an investigation. Interviews with people involved revealed that they have decided not to accept the move.
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