Social News(2023/09/28)
Zookeeper found dead at lion breeding facility confirmed dead in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima
2023-09-28 21:12:00
A male zookeeper in his 50s was found collapsed in an indoor lion breeding facility at Tohoku Safari Park, a tourist facility in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, and his death was confirmed at a hospital.
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Chiba Abiko 3-year-old child dies; mother arrested for possibly wrapping her up in a futon
2023-09-28 21:01:00
Last February, a 27-year-old mother wrapped her 3-year-old son in a futon and killed him in an apartment in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture. Police arrested him on the 28th on suspicion of manslaughter. In response to the investigation, he admitted to the charges, saying, ``I did it for discipline.''
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Chiba Narashino pawn shop robbery and injury case 25-year-old suspect arrested, possibly in the role of seller
2023-09-28 20:45:00
Earlier this month, police arrested a 25-year-old suspect living in Tokyo in connection with a robbery and injury incident in which a watch was stolen from a pawn shop in Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture. He appears to be in charge of selling the stolen goods, and he reportedly told investigators that he had applied through SNS and participated.
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Wild boar bites legs and causes minor injuries to two people in Fukuyama city center, Hiroshima
2023-09-28 20:14:00
On the evening of the 28th, a wild boar appeared in the center of Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and a man and a woman in their 40s were bitten on the leg and suffered minor injuries. The boar was captured by the police who rushed to it.
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Tohoku Electric Power's Onagawa nuclear power plant No. 2 restart postponed to around May next year
2023-09-28 19:36:00
Tohoku Electric Power Co. has announced that the restart of Unit 2 of the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant in Miyagi Prefecture, which had been planned for February next year, will be postponed to around May next year due to the time required for additional safety measures. Did.
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Three people died in Shizuoka hospital, husband advised to avoid contact with others after wife was hospitalized
2023-09-28 19:01:00
On the 27th, a 73-year-old husband stabbed his hospitalized wife and daughter with a knife at a hospital in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, killing all three. Interviews with his relatives revealed that since he was previously hospitalized, he had avoided contact with his neighbors and others. Police believe that her husband committed suicide after killing two people and are investigating the circumstances.
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TV Tokyo President Appoints New Johnny's Talent ``Extremely Carefully''
2023-09-28 18:59:00
In response to Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault scandal, TV Tokyo president Ichiro Ishikawa said that he would ``extremely carefully judge'' the appointment of talent from his company in future programs, and announced that he would be making decisions at a conference on October 2nd. He confirmed the contents of the press conference and once again expressed his intention to consider future responses.
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Former Japanese Army fighter jet "Hien" engine? Exhibition begins in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture
2023-09-28 18:54:00
An exhibition of an engine believed to have been installed in the Hien fighter plane used by the former Japanese Army during the Pacific War has begun at the Shiga Prefectural Peace Memorial Hall in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture.
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Suspect arrested on suspicion of negligent driving causing death in hit-and-run incident 10 years ago
2023-09-28 18:53:00
Ten years ago, a 47-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run on a city road in Chiba City. Police arrested a 37-year-old suspect on suspicion of causing death due to negligent driving, with the statute of limitations approaching one month later. Did. He has denied the charges against him during the investigation.
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The Air Self-Defense Force will open a “space office” in a high-rise building in Minato Ward, Tokyo starting next month.
2023-09-28 18:50:00
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has announced that it will set up offices for space-related departments in a high-rise building in Tokyo's Minato Ward starting next month. By exchanging opinions with the private companies that will be occupying the building, we hope to reflect this in future equipment.
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Extremely hot day in Shizuoka City, Mie, Kuwana City, and Kofu City, severe heat expected on the 29th
2023-09-28 18:48:00
On the 28th, it was unseasonably hot mainly in the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan, with maximum temperatures of 35 degrees or higher in Shizuoka City, Kuwana City in Mie Prefecture, and Kofu City, making it the latest extremely hot day since statistics began being kept. did. Severe heat is expected to continue in various parts of the country on the 29th, and people should continue to be careful about heat stroke.
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Second release of treated water “starting from October 5th” TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
2023-09-28 18:46:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company has announced that the second release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which began diluting and releasing water into the ocean in August, will begin on October 5th.
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“Prime Minister Kishida adjusts attendance at regular convention of the Union” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-09-28 18:28:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno announced that he is coordinating Prime Minister Kishida's attendance at the RENGO's regular conference to be held in October, and that he will continue to communicate with the labor community to develop policies aimed at realizing wage increases. He expressed his desire to move forward.
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Zookeeper collapses unconscious in lion cage, Fukushima Nihonmatsu
2023-09-28 18:24:00
A zookeeper was found collapsed in a lion cage at Tohoku Safari Park in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, and was taken to a hospital in an unconscious state.
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Corruption case involving offshore wind power generation: Tokyo District Court denies bail to Rep. Akimoto
2023-09-28 18:23:00
On the 28th, the Tokyo District Court decided not to grant bail to Member of the House of Representatives Mari Akimoto, who was charged with bribery related to offshore wind power generation and whose lawyer had requested bail.
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Ground construction in Henoko: The government sends a document instructing Okinawa Prefecture to approve it
2023-09-28 18:19:00
Regarding ground improvement work in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated, the national government has recommended that Okinawa Prefecture approve the construction work by September 27th. Because it was not approved by the deadline, the national government sent a document to the prefecture on the 28th instructing it to approve it.
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Niigata Koshihikari Developing a new variety “Special A” Is it also a strength in rating?
2023-09-28 18:19:00
This year, the season for new rice has arrived. Shipping of rice harvested in various regions has begun. However, due to the effects of the heat, which can be described as abnormal weather, there are concerns about quality deterioration in various regions. Meanwhile, in Niigata, a major rice-producing region, a new type of Koshihikari that is resistant to the heat has been born. It had the weapons to make high-quality rice while still maintaining its delicious taste.
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Large trailer overturns and crashes into parking lot, driver dies in Konan, Shiga
2023-09-28 18:17:00
On the morning of the 28th, a large trailer overturned and crashed into a parking lot on the side of the road in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture, killing the 47-year-old man driving it. The trailer collided with about 10 cars parked in the parking lot, but there were no other injuries.
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Akihabara Station redevelopment plan for high-rise building construction, which has been under discussion for about 20 years, will be commercialized
2023-09-28 18:17:00
A redevelopment plan to build a high-rise building containing offices and other facilities in a corner of Tokyo's Akihabara electronics district, which is popular among foreign tourists, has received consent from more than two-thirds of the landowners needed to proceed with the project. I realized that I had a good outlook. In the future, the redevelopment is expected to start moving toward commercialization after Chiyoda Ward makes a decision.
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95 new people confirmed to have food poisoning after eating Yoshidaya bento boxes, bringing the total to 489
2023-09-28 18:13:00
A number of people who ate bento boxes from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, complained of feeling unwell, and 95 people were newly confirmed to have had food poisoning, bringing the total number of people confirmed to have had food poisoning to 28 to date. The total number of cases in all prefectures was 489.
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30 children participating in the sports day suffered from heatstroke, but were transported without life-threatening injuries Hikone, Shiga
2023-09-28 18:06:00
Just before noon on the 28th, 30 children who were participating in a sports day at an elementary school in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, complained of symptoms that appeared to be heatstroke and were taken to the hospital. Both victims are conscious and their injuries are not life-threatening.
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Zookeeper collapses unconscious in lion cage, Fukushima Nihonmatsu
2023-09-28 18:03:00
A zookeeper was found collapsed in a lion cage at Tohoku Safari Park in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, and was taken to a hospital in an unconscious state. According to the fire department, around 3:30 p.m. on the 28th, an employee of Tohoku Safari Park in Nihonmatsu City reported that a keeper was collapsed inside the lion's cage. Firefighters transported the male zookeeper, who is in his 50s, to a hospital in Fukushima City, where he was reportedly unconscious.
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Three people died in Shizuoka hospital, husband advised to avoid contact with others after wife was hospitalized
2023-09-28 18:03:00
On the 27th, a 73-year-old husband stabbed his hospitalized wife and daughter with a knife at a hospital in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, killing all three. Interviews with his relatives revealed that he had avoided contact with his neighbors and others since he was previously hospitalized. Police suspect that her husband committed suicide after killing two people, and are investigating the events leading up to the incident in detail.
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"Invoice system" to start in October Consultation sessions at tax offices in various locations
2023-09-28 17:56:00
A new tax deduction system, the ``invoice system,'' aimed at accurately determining the amount of consumption tax paid, will finally begin in October. There are many people, especially small businesses, who are unsure whether to register, and tax office consultation meetings are being held in various locations.
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It's midsummer in various parts of Saitama, and alpacas are also sheltering from the unseasonable heat indoors.
2023-09-28 17:44:00
At a zoo in Saitama Prefecture, where it was midsummer in many places, the alpacas, who are sensitive to the heat, took shelter indoors with electric fans to beat the unseasonable heat.
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Extremely hot day in Shizuoka City, Mie, Kuwana City, and Kofu City, severe heat expected on the 29th
2023-09-28 17:24:00
On the 28th, it was unseasonably hot mainly in the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan, with Shizuoka City, Kuwana City in Mie Prefecture, and Kofu City all recording temperatures of 35 degrees or higher, the latest extremely hot day since statistics began being kept. did. The severe heat is expected to continue on the 29th, and we must continue to be careful about heat stroke.
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Rice provided free of charge by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as part of livelihood support is being resold on flea market sites.
2023-09-28 16:38:00
It has been discovered that rice provided free of charge by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to support people struggling to make ends meet due to soaring prices is being resold on flea market sites. The Tokyo metropolitan government says, ``This is unfortunate considering the intention is to provide stability in people's lives.''
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Minamata disease lawsuit plaintiffs request early relief from state after Osaka District Court ruling
2023-09-28 16:37:00
In a lawsuit in which people who were not recognized as having Minamata disease and were not eligible for relief measures sought compensation from the government, Kumamoto Prefecture, and the companies responsible for the disease, the Osaka District Court recognized all the plaintiffs as having Minamata disease on the 27th. In response to the judgment, the plaintiffs submitted a request to the government on the 28th asking for early relief.
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University of Tokyo ranks 29th in world university rankings, up from last year
2023-09-28 16:04:00
A British education magazine has released the latest rankings of universities around the world, and Japanese universities have improved their rankings, with the University of Tokyo rising from 39th place the previous year to 29th place.
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Man fishing in the river is attacked and injured by a bear, but the bear runs away Toyama
2023-09-28 16:01:00
A man in his 70s who was fishing for sweetfish in a river in Toyama City was attacked by a bear and suffered minor injuries, including being bitten on the arm. The bear ran away from the scene after attacking the man, and police are asking nearby residents to be careful.
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Skating rink to start in October struggles to freeze due to heat Edogawa Ward, Tokyo
2023-09-28 16:00:00
Amid unseasonably hot weather in many parts of the country, work is underway to fill ice at sports facilities in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo in preparation for the opening of the ice skating rink in October, but the water is not freezing as expected. I am having trouble responding.
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A large trailer crashes into a parking lot and collides with about 10 cars in Konan, Shiga
2023-09-28 15:57:00
On the morning of the 28th, a large trailer overturned and crashed into a parking lot on the side of the road in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture, colliding with about 10 parked cars. The man who was driving the trailer in this accident was left unconscious and in critical condition.
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Three people died in Shizuoka hospital, husband advised to avoid contact with others after wife was hospitalized
2023-09-28 15:45:00
On the 27th, a 73-year-old husband stabbed his hospitalized wife and daughter with a knife at a hospital in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, killing all three. Interviews with his relatives revealed that he had avoided contact with his neighbors and others since he was previously hospitalized. Police suspect that her husband committed suicide after killing two people, and are investigating the events leading up to the incident in detail.
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A large trailer crashes into a parking lot and collides with about 10 cars in Konan, Shiga
2023-09-28 15:15:00
According to the police, just after 9 a.m. on the 28th, a large trailer overturned on a city road in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture, and crashed into a parking lot on the side of the road. The man who was driving the car in this accident is said to be unconscious and in critical condition. The trailer collided with about 10 cars parked in the parking lot, but no one else was injured. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident in detail.
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Two suspects in their 20s arrested for graffiti on buildings and stores near JR Hachioji Station
2023-09-28 15:14:00
In September, graffiti written with spray paint was found one after another on buildings and stores near JR Hachioji Station in Hachioji City, Tokyo, and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested two suspects in their 20s for allegedly painting graffiti on buildings. was arrested.
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30 children participating in sports day were taken to hospital due to heat stroke Hikone, Shiga
2023-09-28 15:08:00
Just before noon on the 28th, 30 children who were participating in a sports day at an elementary school in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture complained of symptoms that appeared to be heatstroke and were taken to the hospital. Both victims are conscious and their injuries are not life-threatening.
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Shizuoka City, Mie Kuwana City exceed 35 degrees Celsius, the latest extremely hot day since statistics began
2023-09-28 15:04:00
On the 28th, it was unseasonably hot mainly in the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in Shizuoka City and Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, marking the latest extremely hot day since statistics began. Please be careful about heatstroke and take measures such as using air conditioning, drinking plenty of water, and refraining from strenuous exercise.
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Sogo/Seibu: Some shareholders who filed suit to stop the sale have their lawsuit withdrawn
2023-09-28 14:43:00
Following the sale of the major department store Sogo Seibu from Seven & i Holdings to an American investment fund, some Seven & i shareholders who had filed a lawsuit to halt the sale have withdrawn their lawsuit. I did.
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Group home staff suffers ``psychological abuse'' operated by company with food cost issue
2023-09-28 14:36:00
At a group home in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, staff members verbally abused users at a group home in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, regarding a Tokyo-based operating company that is being audited and investigated by the national and local governments over the collection of material fees for group home meals. It turned out that the local government had certified that ``psychological abuse'' had taken place, such as encouraging another user to do something like this.
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Incident surrounding offshore wind power generation: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry suspends subsidies for Japan Wind Development
2023-09-28 14:30:00
In a case in which Mari Akimoto, a member of the House of Representatives, was indicted on charges of accepting bribes in relation to offshore wind power generation, which the government aims to expand, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has ordered nine We have taken steps to suspend the granting of subsidies as of April 28th.
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Pre-trial proceedings in former Prime Minister Abe shooting case to be carried out on October 13th
2023-09-28 14:17:00
Ahead of the trial of Tetsuya Yamagami, who was charged with murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe in Nara City last July, ``pretrial proceedings'' to narrow down evidence and issues will begin in October. We learned through interviews with those involved that it will be held for the first time on the 13th.
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Shizuoka, Mie and Kuwana temperatures exceed 35 degrees, the latest extremely hot day since statistics began.
2023-09-28 14:14:00
On the 28th, it was unseasonably hot mainly in the Pacific coast of eastern and western Japan, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in Shizuoka City and Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, marking the latest extremely hot day since statistics began. Please continue to be careful about heatstroke and take precautions.
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Approximately 30 children complained of feeling unwell at the sports day. Could it be heat stroke? Hikone, Shiga
2023-09-28 14:11:00
According to the Hikone City Fire Department, at around 11:15 a.m. on the 28th, a report was received that children who were outside for a sports day at Municipal Sawayama Elementary School in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, were complaining of feeling unwell. Around 30 children are complaining of not feeling well, and it appears they are suffering from heat stroke. In Hikone City, the temperature was 31.6 degrees before 11 a.m. on the 28th.
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Demonstration experiment of mass transportation on Shinkansen to respond to “2024 problem” JR East Japan
2023-09-28 14:08:00
In an effort to address the so-called ``2024 problem,'' where there are concerns about labor shortages in the logistics industry, JR East conducted a demonstration experiment to quickly transport large quantities of agricultural products from Nagano Prefecture using the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
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Johnny's Office to hold press conference on October 2nd regarding sexual assault issue
2023-09-28 14:06:00
Johnny's office has announced that it will hold a press conference next Monday, October 2nd, regarding the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa. In addition to specific measures to prevent recurrence, which were expected to be announced in September, it is expected that future directions for operations will be announced, such as changing the company name and compensating for damages.
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“Prime Minister Kishida adjusts attendance at regular convention of the Union” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-09-28 13:52:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno announced that he is coordinating Prime Minister Kishida's attendance at the RENGO's regular conference to be held in October, and that he will continue to communicate with the labor community to develop policies aimed at realizing wage increases. He expressed his desire to move forward.
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Bear sighted near high school “There is a risk of it appearing again, so be careful” Komatsu Ishikawa
2023-09-28 13:47:00
On the night of the 27th, a bear was seen near a high school in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and the city and police are asking nearby residents to be careful.
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Approximately 20 children complained of feeling unwell at the sports day. Could it be heat stroke? Hikone, Shiga
2023-09-28 13:17:00
According to the Hikone City Fire Department, at around 11:15 a.m. on the 28th, a report was received that children who were outside for a sports day at Municipal Sawayama Elementary School in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, were complaining of feeling unwell. Around 20 children have complained of feeling unwell, and it appears they are suffering from heatstroke. In Hikone City, the temperature was 31.6 degrees before 11 a.m. on the 28th.
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Organized gang member arrested for smuggling stimulants worth 140 million yen via air cargo
2023-09-28 13:13:00
A gang member was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of smuggling approximately 2.3 kilograms of stimulants, with a street value of 140 million yen, via air cargo.
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Johnny's Office to hold press conference on October 2nd regarding sexual assault issue
2023-09-28 13:07:00
Johnny's Office has announced that it will hold a press conference on October 2nd regarding the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa. In addition to specific measures to prevent recurrence, which were expected to be announced by the end of this month, it is expected that future direction for operations will be announced, such as changing the company name and compensating for damages.
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Former Sojitz employee arrested for taking trade secrets from a competitor where he previously worked
2023-09-28 12:50:00
A former employee of Sojitz, a major trading company, was arrested on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act for stealing trade secret information from a competitor where he previously worked. He is denying the charges.
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Two suspects in their 20s arrested for graffiti on buildings and stores near JR Hachioji Station
2023-09-28 12:36:00
In September, graffiti written with spray paint was found one after another on buildings and stores near JR Hachioji Station in Hachioji City, Tokyo, and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested two suspects in their 20s for allegedly painting graffiti on buildings. was arrested.
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Extremely hot days expected in Shizuoka and Yamanashi Unseasonable heat in various places Take precautions against heat stroke
2023-09-28 12:21:00
On the 28th, temperatures rose mainly on the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan, and it became a midsummer day from the morning. Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures are expected to experience extremely hot days with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, and it is expected to be unseasonably hot in many parts of the country, so please take precautions against heatstroke.
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Man in his 70s injured after being attacked by a bear; bear escapes; caution advised in Niigata Shibata
2023-09-28 12:17:00
On the morning of the 28th, a man in his 70s was attacked by a bear several dozen meters away from his home in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, and suffered injuries including scratches on both arms. Police are patrolling the area and asking residents in the area to be careful.
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A woman and an elementary school student are bitten and injured by monkeys in residential area, Fukuoka
2023-09-28 12:14:00
On the morning of the 28th, a woman in her 50s and an elementary school girl were injured when their legs were bitten by monkeys one after another in a residential area in Fukuoka City. Police and others are urging people to be careful of monkeys.
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Three people died in Shizuoka hospital, husband advised to avoid contact with others after wife was hospitalized
2023-09-28 12:04:00
On the 27th, a 73-year-old husband stabbed his hospitalized wife and daughter with a knife at a hospital in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, killing all three. Interviews with his relatives revealed that he had avoided contact with his neighbors and others since he was previously hospitalized. Police suspect that her husband committed suicide after killing two people, and are investigating the events leading up to the incident in detail.
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Extremely hot days expected in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions Unseasonable heat Take precautions against heatstroke
2023-09-28 11:55:00
On the 28th, temperatures are expected to rise mainly from eastern Japan to the Pacific side of western Japan, with some areas in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions expected to experience extremely hot days of over 35 degrees Celsius.It is expected to be unseasonably hot, so please take precautions against heatstroke. .
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Akihabara Station redevelopment plan for high-rise building construction, which has been under discussion for about 20 years, will be commercialized
2023-09-28 11:42:00
A redevelopment plan to build a high-rise building containing offices and other facilities in a corner of Tokyo's Akihabara Electric District, which is popular among foreign tourists, has received consent from more than two-thirds of the landowners needed to proceed with the project. I found out that there is a good chance that I will be able to do so. In the future, the redevelopment is expected to start moving toward commercialization after a decision is made by Chiyoda Ward.
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Industry group takes legal action against free music download “Reach Site”
2023-09-28 11:41:00
It has been revealed that the Recording Industry Association of Japan has begun legal action to identify the site operator, alleging that copyright is being infringed by ``reach sites'' that guide users to download pirated versions of J-POP and other music. .
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Man in his 70s injured after being attacked by a bear; bear escapes; caution advised in Niigata Shibata
2023-09-28 11:06:00
On the morning of the 28th, a man in his 70s was attacked by a bear several dozen meters away from his home in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, and suffered injuries including scratches on both arms. Police are patrolling the area and asking residents in the area to be careful.
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Japan Transport Safety Board releases final report on Mauritius offshore stranding accident
2023-09-28 10:18:00
Three years ago, a cargo ship chartered by a Japanese company ran aground off the coast of Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, as it approached the island in an attempt to receive smartphone radio signals. The final report concluded that the crew had repeatedly approached land in order to receive radio waves, leading to a decline in safety awareness among the entire crew.
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Man dies in Taito Ward, Tokyo; company executive arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run
2023-09-28 09:27:00
On the night of the 27th, a man in his 60s was hit and killed by a car on the road in Taito Ward, Tokyo, and the car drove away. Based on a witness' report, the Metropolitan Police Department found the car that had sped away and arrested a 64-year-old company executive who lived nearby on suspicion of hit-and-run.
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Man dies in Taito Ward, Tokyo; man living nearby arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run
2023-09-28 09:11:00
On the night of the 27th, a man in his 60s was hit and killed by a car on the road in Taito Ward, Tokyo, and the car drove away. Based on a witness' report, the Metropolitan Police Department found the car that had sped away and arrested a 64-year-old man who lived nearby on suspicion of a hit-and-run.
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Extremely hot days expected in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions Unseasonable heat Take precautions against heatstroke
2023-09-28 06:56:00
On the 28th, temperatures are expected to rise mainly from the Pacific side of eastern Japan to western Japan, and the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions are expected to experience unseasonably hot days with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, so please take precautions against heatstroke.
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Plaintiffs in Minamata disease lawsuit visit Ministry of the Environment seeking early relief after Osaka District Court ruling
2023-09-28 06:32:00
On the 27th, the Osaka District Court filed a lawsuit in which more than 120 people living in Kansai and other regions, who had not been recognized as having Minamata disease and were not eligible for relief under the Special Measures Law, sought compensation from the national government, Kumamoto Prefecture, and the companies that caused the disease. recognized all of the plaintiffs as suffering from Minamata disease and ordered them to pay approximately 350 million yen in compensation to the government and other parties. The plaintiffs will visit the Ministry of the Environment on the 28th and plan to seek concrete consultations toward early relief for those still suffering from Minamata disease.
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Nippon Hidankyo to send two atomic bomb survivors to the 2nd Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
2023-09-28 06:18:00
This year, Japan Hidankyo has decided to send two atomic bomb survivors to the second session of the Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which will be held at the United Nations Headquarters this November. They hope to appeal to the international community about the threat of nuclear weapons by giving testimonies about their experiences of being exposed to the atomic bomb to attendees from various countries.
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Smuggling of drugs onto passenger planes is rapidly increasing, with the number of cases detected being more than 6 times that of the same period last year.
2023-09-28 05:57:00
Against the backdrop of the relaxation of border measures, incidents of smuggling of illicit drugs by bringing them onto passenger planes have rapidly increased, and the number of cases intercepted by customs nationwide in the first half of this year to June has increased by more than six times compared to the same period last year. I found out that
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Three people died in Shizuoka hospital; daughter in her 20s; wife hospitalized for about six months
2023-09-28 05:44:00
On the 27th, at a hospital in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, a 73-year-old husband stabbed his wife and daughter, who were both hospitalized, with a knife, and then stabbed himself as well, killing all three. The daughter had been hospitalized for illness since she was in her 20s, and her wife had also been hospitalized for about six months, so police are investigating the details of the incident.
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Cyber attack group originating from China National Police Agency and other organizations issue a warning
2023-09-28 05:18:00
The National Police Agency and the Cabinet Cyber Security Center have issued a warning that the Chinese-backed cyber attack group ``BlackTech'' is launching attacks targeting governments and companies in East Asia, including Japan, and the United States.
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Five years after the Indonesian Sulawesi earthquake: Reconstruction based on Japan's knowledge
2023-09-28 04:40:00
The 28th marks five years since the earthquake that killed more than 4,000 people on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, and infrastructure reconstruction is underway on the ground, making use of the knowledge Japan has cultivated through recovery from natural disasters such as the Great East Japan Earthquake. .
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