Social News(2023/10/06)
Kumamoto's powerhouse Otsu High School soccer club refrains from activities for the time being due to bullying issues
2023-10-06 23:18:00
In response to the bullying incident in which a male member of Kumamoto Prefectural Otsu High School's soccer team, known for its strong ability, was forced to kneel on the ground naked, Otsu High School held a press conference on the night of the 6th and announced that the soccer club would refrain from activities for the time being. revealed.
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Nurses and others request Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to establish upper limit on physical restraint in psychiatric hospitals
2023-10-06 23:14:00
As patients' human rights are not being protected due to the repeated use of unnecessary physical restraints at psychiatric hospitals, nurses and others have launched a medical workers' association calling for improvements, including asking the government to set an upper limit on the length of detention. I asked for
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Johnny’s Office Press Conference Moderator “I had the NG list at hand”
2023-10-06 22:48:00
At a press conference held by Johnny's office on October 2nd regarding Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, the moderator of the press conference addressed the issue of a "no-no list" that had been compiled of reporters who would not be nominated at the venue. After admitting that they had a ``NG list'' in hand, they proceeded as if the list did not exist, and issued a comment stating that the nominations were not made in accordance with the list.
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Osaka/Kansai Expo venue construction costs increased by 50 billion yen to up to 235 billion yen due to review
2023-10-06 22:45:00
Regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held next year, the Expo Association, which is the organizer, has revised the construction costs for the venue and has announced that it is expected to cost up to 235 billion yen, an increase of 50 billion yen from the previous year. got it.
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi
2023-10-06 22:30:00
This year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist who has advocated for women's rights and abolished the death penalty in Iran for many years, and is currently serving a sentence in prison. The selection committee praised her work, saying, ``She fought against the oppression of women and also fought to protect human rights and freedom.''
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Public prosecutor's office indicted on charges including violation of child pornography prohibition law Saitama
2023-10-06 22:20:00
An office worker in his 50s at the Saitama District Public Prosecutors Office was indicted on charges of possessing an obscene image of the girl victim recorded in the case, taken with a smartphone. The clerk resigned after receiving a six-month suspension.
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi
2023-10-06 22:05:00
This year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist who has advocated for women's rights and abolished the death penalty in Iran for many years, and is currently serving a sentence in prison. The selection committee praised her work, saying, ``She fought against the oppression of women and also fought to protect human rights and freedom.''
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Miki Securities ordered to suspend some operations and sells stocks to people without risk judgment ability
2023-10-06 22:04:00
The Kanto Local Finance Bureau is accused of selling foreign stocks to elderly people without fully explaining the risks, even though they were aware that the customers did not have the ability to judge the risks, as they seemed unable to remember the conversation they had had a few minutes ago. has issued an order to Tokyo securities company Miki Securities to suspend some operations for one month.
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi
2023-10-06 21:10:00
This year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist who has advocated for women's rights and abolished the death penalty in Iran for many years, and is currently serving a sentence in prison. The selection committee praised her work, saying, ``She fought against the oppression of women and also fought to protect human rights and freedom.''
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Henoko Construction: State lawsuit clarified: “Trial by the 20th, Prompt Judgment”
2023-10-06 21:09:00
Regarding ground improvement work in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated, the national government has revealed the details of a lawsuit filed against the prefecture to approve the work on behalf of the prefecture. did. It says that arguments should be held by October 20th, the hearing should be completed on the same day, and then a judgment should be issued immediately ordering approval of the construction work.
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Heavy rain in northern Japan, Hokkaido under strict warning due to high tides into the night of the 6th
2023-10-06 21:07:00
Due to the rapidly developing low pressure system, extremely strong winds were blowing in northern Japan, causing heavy rain in some places. Tide levels are rising in the sea off Hokkaido, and there is a risk of flooding of low-lying land into the night of the 6th, so strict vigilance is required.
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Chuo Expressway Accident involving 6 vehicles, including large trucks, 1 dead, 10 injured Yamanashi
2023-10-06 21:02:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, there was an accident involving six vehicles, including a large truck, on the Chuo Expressway outbound line in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, resulting in one person dying and 10 people being injured. Police are investigating the detailed circumstances of the accident.
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Fukuoka Kurume agricultural pipeline damaged and road caved in; cause investigated
2023-10-06 21:01:00
On the night of the 5th, it was discovered that an agricultural pipeline buried in the road in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, broke and a large amount of water overflowed, causing a 10 meter long road to cave in. Kurume City and other authorities will investigate the cause in detail and proceed with restoration work.
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Three municipalities in the prefecture are considering measures to prevent flooding of power supply equipment in Ibaraki government buildings
2023-10-06 20:08:00
Record-breaking heavy rains in September flooded the power supply equipment in the basement of Hitachi City Hall in Ibaraki Prefecture, causing a power outage, but there are a total of 16 municipalities in Ibaraki Prefecture that have power supply equipment for their government buildings underground or outdoors. We learned that three of the cities and towns are considering flood prevention measures. Experts point out that it is important to avoid even a temporary loss of the functions of the city's disaster response headquarters, and that a wide range of countermeasures should be considered.
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Democratic Party of Japan to propose economic measures such as income tax reduction to Prime Minister Kishida
2023-10-06 19:52:00
As the government begins to consider new economic measures in earnest, the Democratic Party of Japan has put together its own countermeasure plan that includes income tax cuts and consumption tax rate reductions, and plans to present it to Prime Minister Kishida in the future.
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Expo ``Mobile Suit Gundam'' pavilion overview announcement
2023-10-06 19:42:00
On the 6th, Bandai Namco Holdings, which will be exhibiting as a private pavilion at the Osaka/Kansai Expo, announced the outline of a pavilion centered around the popular anime Mobile Suit Gundam in Tokyo.
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi
2023-10-06 19:37:00
This year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist who has advocated for women's rights and abolished the death penalty in Iran for many years, and is currently serving a sentence in prison.
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U.S. military to move unmanned reconnaissance aircraft deployed in Kagoshima to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa
2023-10-06 19:35:00
The Japanese and U.S. governments have decided to move the U.S. Air Force's unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, which is currently stationed at the Self-Defense Forces base in Kagoshima Prefecture, to the U.S. military's Kadena Air Base in Okinawa next month and begin operating it. On the same day, we provided an explanation to local governments surrounding the base.
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House of Representatives member Ide suspended indictment; papers sent to prosecutors for causing injury on bicycle
2023-10-06 19:26:00
On the 6th, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office suspended the prosecution of House of Representatives member Tsuneo Ide, who was referred to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of gross negligence causing bodily injury after colliding with a woman in her 60s on a bicycle in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo in July this year. It was made.
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Nankai Trough Giant Earthquake Evaluation Study Group ``No particular changes observed''
2023-10-06 19:21:00
A regular review meeting was held to evaluate the possibility of a huge earthquake occurring along the Nankai Trough, and the conclusion was that no particular changes have been observed.
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Henoko Construction: State lawsuit clarified: “Trial by the 20th, Prompt Judgment”
2023-10-06 19:16:00
Regarding ground improvement work in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated, the national government has revealed the details of a lawsuit filed against the prefecture to approve the work on behalf of the prefecture. did. It says that arguments should be held by October 20th, the hearing should be completed on the same day, and then a judgment should be issued immediately ordering approval of the construction work.
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi
2023-10-06 19:03:00
This year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist who has advocated for women's rights and abolished the death penalty in Iran for many years, and is currently serving a sentence in prison.
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Sapporo mayor abandons bid for 2030 Winter Olympics, meets with JOC Chairman Yamashita for consultation
2023-10-06 18:59:00
Sapporo City, which had been aiming to host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, has given up on bidding for the 2030 Games due to the difficulty of spreading understanding among citizens about hosting the Games, and has decided to aim for 2034 or later. Mayor Akimoto of Sapporo City told reporters on the 6th, ``We are making arrangements to meet with President Yamashita of the JOC (Japan Olympic Committee) on the 11th of next week to discuss how we should proceed in order to make the bid a reality.'' '
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Influenza infection is spreading, medical examinations and vaccine reservations are being made one after another, and drug shortages are occurring
2023-10-06 18:54:00
Influenza infections are spreading earlier than usual. While the medical field is busy dealing with the situation, pharmacies are also facing a serious shortage of cough medicine and other medicines. Why.
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Kyoto Legal Affairs Bureau recognized as unusual human rights violation in response to inconvenient caller
2023-10-06 18:51:00
It has been revealed that the Kyoto District Legal Affairs Bureau, an agency of the Ministry of Justice that deals with human rights violations, was found to have violated human rights by the Osaka Legal Affairs Bureau for leaving a disabled person standing when he came for counseling. It is unusual for the Legal Affairs Bureau, which is responsible for human rights protection, to be recognized as having violated human rights.
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Chairman Tomoko Yoshino was reappointed at the RENGO regular meeting and decided to enter a second term.
2023-10-06 18:47:00
At the regular meeting of Rengo, the central organization of labor unions, President Tomoko Yoshino was reappointed and decided to begin her second term.
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“Comprehensive inspection of My Number” Government confirms policy to provide financial support to local governments
2023-10-06 18:42:00
The government has confirmed its policy to provide financial support for necessary system improvements to reduce the burden on local governments that have to confirm data, as they proceed with a comprehensive review in response to a series of problems surrounding My Number Cards. .
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A month of record heavy rain: Damaged lodging facilities are shoveled out of mud for restoration in Chiba
2023-10-06 18:41:00
It will soon be one month since the record heavy rain on the 8th of last month. In the hot spring town of Yoro Valley, which straddles Ichihara City and Otaki Town in Chiba Prefecture, accommodation facilities that suffered heavy damage are still being shoveled out of the mud in preparation for recovery.
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Big Motor store restores shrubbery to its original state, confirmed by prefecture Oita Nakatsu
2023-10-06 18:39:00
The used car sales company Big Motor has reported to the prefecture that the plants have disappeared in front of its store in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, and the store has reported to the prefecture that restoration work has been completed. The prefecture confirmed that the damage had been restored to its original condition at the site, and there are no plans to file a damage report with the police in the future.
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Heavy rain in northern Japan, Hokkaido under strict warning due to high tides into the night of the 6th
2023-10-06 18:23:00
Due to the rapidly developing low pressure system, extremely strong winds were blowing in northern Japan, causing heavy rain in some places. Tide levels are rising in the sea off Hokkaido, and there is a risk of flooding of low-lying land into the night of the 6th, so strict vigilance is required.
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Sapporo mayor abandons bid for 2030 Winter Olympics, meets with JOC Chairman Yamashita for consultation
2023-10-06 18:14:00
Sapporo City, which had been aiming to host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, has given up on bidding for the 2030 Games due to the difficulty of spreading understanding among citizens about hosting the Games, and has decided to aim for 2034 or later. Mayor Akimoto of Sapporo City told reporters on the 6th, ``We are making arrangements to meet with President Yamashita of the JOC (Japan Olympic Committee) on the 11th of next week to discuss how we should proceed in order to make the bid a reality.'' '
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi
2023-10-06 18:12:00
This year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist who has advocated for women's rights and abolished the death penalty in Iran for many years, and is currently serving a sentence in prison.
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Luxury cars used as official vehicles are ruled illegal in the second trial; Supreme Court dismisses appeal
2023-10-06 18:01:00
The Supreme Court of Japan decided to dismiss the plaintiff's appeal by the 6th in a case where the question was whether it was appropriate for Yamaguchi Prefecture to spend over 20 million yen to purchase a luxury car, the Century, for official use. The second instance judgment upheld the prefecture's decision, stating that the purchase was not illegal.
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NHK “Today's Cooking” Guinness World Records 65 years since broadcasting began
2023-10-06 18:01:00
This year marks the 65th anniversary of NHK's ``Today's Cooking,'' which was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running television cooking program, and today's certificate presentation ceremony was held.
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A body found in Lake Biwa, possibly an unknown man from a capsized yacht in Shiga
2023-10-06 17:55:00
On the 5th, a yacht capsized on Lake Biwa in Otsu City, and a 62-year-old man went missing.On the morning of the 6th, a body was found in the lake. Police believe it is this man based on his clothing and other characteristics and are currently working to confirm the identity of the man.
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Approximately 165 million yen is over-submitted to local governments in the national contribution to welfare expenses
2023-10-06 17:34:00
When local governments paid welfare benefits, the overpaid amount was not properly returned to the national government, resulting in an excessive national contribution of 165 million yen in fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020. This was discovered through an investigation by the Board of Audit.
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A man in his 80s was injured in Akita and a woman in her 60s was injured in Aomori.
2023-10-06 17:23:00
On the morning of the 6th, a man in his 80s riding his bicycle to a field in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered head injuries. In Akita Prefecture, there have been 31 cases of damage caused by bears to humans this year, a new record high, and the prefecture and police are calling for caution.
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Chairman Tomoko Yoshino was reappointed at the RENGO regular meeting and decided to enter a second term.
2023-10-06 17:22:00
At the regular meeting of Rengo, the central organization of labor unions, President Tomoko Yoshino was reappointed and decided to begin her second term.
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Logistics “2024 Problem”: Doubling shipping and rail transportation volume, concrete economic measures
2023-10-06 16:45:00
The government held a meeting of ministers concerned with logistics issues and compiled measures to address the ``2024 problem,'' which is a concern about the shortage of truck drivers. We have set a goal of doubling the transport volume of ships and trains, which replace trucks for long-distance transport, over the next 10 years or so, and we plan to incorporate the necessary concrete measures into new economic measures.
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Chuo Expressway Accident involving 6 vehicles including large trucks, 9 injured Yamanashi Koshu
2023-10-06 16:25:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, there was an accident involving six vehicles, including a large truck, on the Chuo Expressway outbound line in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. According to the fire department, nine people were injured and transported to the hospital, one of whom was seriously injured. I did. Police are investigating the detailed circumstances of the accident.
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Reiwa Consultation “Specialized organization for long-term financial forecasting independent from the government to the Diet”
2023-10-06 16:16:00
The ``Reiwa Rincho'', which is attended by economic experts and university professors, is an independent group from the government that aims to objectively predict fiscal sustainability in order to fulfill its responsibilities to future generations. He recommended that the Diet set up a specialized organization to predict the current fiscal situation.
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Chuo Expressway Accident involving 6 vehicles including large trucks, 9 injured Yamanashi Koshu
2023-10-06 15:51:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, there was an accident involving six vehicles, including a large truck, on the Chuo Expressway outbound line in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. According to the fire department, nine people were injured and transported to the hospital, one of whom was seriously injured. I did. Police are investigating the detailed circumstances of the accident.
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Major non-life insurance companies: Issues with advance adjustment of insurance premiums Tokyo Metropolitan Government sends notice to three companies requesting reports
2023-10-06 15:35:00
Due to the issue of major non-life insurance companies adjusting premiums for commercial insurance in advance, the Tokyo metropolitan government has issued notices to the three major companies asking them to report whether advance adjustments were made in competitive bidding for orders placed by the Tokyo metropolitan government. Did.
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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare to certify “Amazon” driver for work-related injuries “We will continue to make decisions on an individual basis”
2023-10-06 15:09:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi stated that freelance drivers who make deliveries for the online shopping giant Amazon have been certified as workers' compensation insurance. It was recognized that cases such as these would be judged on a case-by-case basis.
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Official mascot for "Flower Expo" to be held in Yokohama in 4 years to be announced in March next year
2023-10-06 15:04:00
The official mascot character for ``Flower Expo,'' a large-scale international horticultural exhibition to be held in Yokohama in four years, has been decided after soliciting opinions from all over the country, and will be announced in March next year. Ta.
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Akita man in his 80s injured after being attacked by bear, record high at 31 cases in the prefecture
2023-10-06 14:59:00
On the morning of the 6th, a man in his 80s riding his bicycle to a field in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered head injuries. In Akita Prefecture, there have been 31 cases of damage caused by bears to humans this year, a new record high, and the prefecture and police are calling for caution.
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As a low pressure system develops, Hokkaido is under strict warning due to storm surge tonight.
2023-10-06 14:58:00
Due to the rapidly developing low pressure system, extremely strong winds are blowing in northern Japan, causing heavy rain in some places. In Hokkaido, there is a risk of flooding of low-lying land due to high tides into the night of the 6th, so strict vigilance is required.
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Oita hit-and-run suspect wanted, 884 cases reported in just over two weeks
2023-10-06 14:34:00
Last year, a 27-year-old suspect in a hit-and-run incident in which a university student was hit and killed by a car at an intersection in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, has been designated as a "highly wanted" person and a reward will be paid to him, which is being investigated by police nationwide. It was revealed that 884 pieces of information had been received in the two weeks since the announcement. Oita Prefectural Police Headquarters continues to appeal for information in order to arrest the suspect as soon as possible.
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Export value of marine products to China in August was 65% lower than the same month last year
2023-10-06 14:29:00
The value of seafood exports to China in August was 65% lower than the same month last year, declining for the second consecutive month. This was caused by China's opposition to the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which led to stricter inspections of seafood and suspension of imports.
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Firefighting training at a building scheduled for demolition “Practical experience with fire brigade” Tokyo
2023-10-06 14:21:00
A large-scale firefighting drill was held at a building scheduled for demolition in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, in order to give corporate and local fire departments experience in practical disaster response.
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Presiding judge meets with Iwao Hakamada for retrial, decides to exempt him from appearing in court
2023-10-06 14:10:00
The presiding judge has announced that the retrial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, will begin on October 27th. Interviews with people involved revealed that they met with Mr. Hakamada to decide whether to grant the exemption.
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Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology urges urgent measures to be taken against bullying caused by elementary and junior high school students refusing to attend school
2023-10-06 14:07:00
In response to a survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology showing that the number of elementary and junior high school students not attending school and the number of cases of bullying reached a record high last year, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama announced that he had instructed the relevant department to compile urgent countermeasures. I made it.
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Sapporo mayor abandons bid for 2030 Winter Olympics, meets with JOC Chairman Yamashita for consultation
2023-10-06 13:55:00
Sapporo City, which had been aiming to host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, has given up on bidding for the 2030 Games due to the difficulty of spreading understanding among citizens about hosting the Games, and has decided to aim for 2034 or later. Sapporo Mayor Akimoto told reporters on the 6th, ``We are making arrangements to meet with JOC (Japan Olympic Committee) President Yamashita on the 11th of next week to discuss how we should proceed in order to make the bid a reality. ” he said.
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Electrical construction company in Chiba faces additional tax of approximately 100 million yen for concealing income Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau
2023-10-06 13:45:00
The Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau has pointed out that a company in Chiba City that undertakes electrical work has recorded fictitious construction costs and hid approximately 300 million yen in income over the three years up to last year, resulting in an additional tax of approximately 100 million yen. This was revealed through interviews with the people involved.
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Komei Secretary-General Ishii considers tax reduction measures in addition to benefit measures in response to rising prices
2023-10-06 13:40:00
Regarding the government's new economic measures, Komeito Party Secretary-General Ishii said that in addition to benefit measures in response to the current rise in prices, the government will also consider tax reduction measures from the perspective of returning increased tax revenue to the people. He recognized that tax cuts are effective.
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Government to immediately resume distribution of babysitting discount coupons
2023-10-06 13:35:00
Regarding the distribution of discount coupons for babysitting, a government-sponsored project, which has reached the limit for this fiscal year and has been suspended, the government has announced that it will resume the distribution as soon as possible, citing concerns among families raising children. .
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Osaka/Kansai Expo construction costs exceed “Contents will be finalized soon” Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
2023-10-06 13:34:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 6th, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura announced that the construction costs for the Osaka/Kansai Expo venue to be held the year after next are expected to exceed. He added that he is requesting that the details be finalized soon.
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Chiba Ichikawa Man collapsed on national highway, died even after being taken to hospital. Was it a hit-and-run?
2023-10-06 13:12:00
In the early hours of the 6th, a man in his 40s was found bleeding on the ground on a national highway in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, and was later confirmed dead. Police are investigating the incident as a possible hit-and-run incident based on the circumstances at the scene.
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Turkish Airlines deviates from the flight route and flies over the city center
2023-10-06 13:01:00
It has been revealed that a Turkish Airlines passenger plane that took off from Haneda Airport last month deviated from its original flight route and flew over Tokyo Tower and other areas of the city. The flight route was set to avoid noise damage in the city center, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is asking the company to investigate the cause and report on measures to prevent recurrence.
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As a low pressure system develops, Hokkaido is under strict warning due to storm surge tonight.
2023-10-06 12:55:00
Due to the rapidly developing low pressure system, extremely strong winds are blowing in northern Japan, causing heavy rain in some places. In Hokkaido, there is a risk of flooding of low-lying land due to high tides into the night of the 6th, so strict vigilance is required.
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Logistics “2024 Problem”: Doubling shipping and rail transportation volume, concrete economic measures
2023-10-06 12:51:00
The government held a meeting of ministers concerned with logistics issues and compiled measures to address the ``2024 problem,'' which is a concern about the shortage of truck drivers. We have set a goal of doubling the transport volume of ships and trains, which replace trucks for long-distance transport, over the next 10 years or so, and we plan to incorporate the necessary concrete measures into new economic measures.
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Government appoints Mitsuko Miyagawa as new Supreme Court judge
2023-10-06 12:32:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 6th, the government decided to appoint Mitsuko Miyagawa as a new judge of the Supreme Court. This appointment is in conjunction with the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Atsushi Yamaguchi on November 5th. Mitsuko Miyagawa, the new Supreme Court judge, is 63 years old. She is a lawyer and has served as a lecturer at Keio University Law School and chair of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations Intellectual Property Center. This appointment will be effective after November 6th.
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Kurume, Fukuoka Road caved in and flooded with water. Possibly caused by malfunctioning agricultural water distribution equipment
2023-10-06 12:32:00
On the night of the 5th, it was discovered that a city road in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture had caved in and a large amount of water was overflowing. It appears that the cause was a malfunction in agricultural water distribution equipment, and Kurume City has decided to investigate the cause in detail and proceed with restoration work.
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Johnny's Office Removed all company name signboards
2023-10-06 12:21:00
After the signboard with the name of Johnny's Jimusho was removed, many fans visited the office in Tokyo from the morning of the 6th, with comments such as ``I feel lonely.''
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M6.3 earthquake near Torishima, Izu Islands No worries about damage despite slight changes in tide level
2023-10-06 12:20:00
At around 10:31 a.m. on the 6th, there was an earthquake with its epicenter near Torishima in the Izu Islands.
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Chairman Tomoko Yoshino was reappointed at the RENGO regular meeting and decided to enter a second term.
2023-10-06 12:20:00
At the regular meeting of Rengo, the central organization of labor unions, President Tomoko Yoshino was reappointed and decided to begin her second term.
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As a low pressure system develops, Hokkaido is under strict warning due to storm surge tonight.
2023-10-06 12:13:00
Due to the rapidly developing low pressure system, extremely strong winds are blowing in northern Japan, causing heavy rain in some places. In Hokkaido, there is a risk of flooding of low-lying land due to high tides into the night of the 6th, so strict vigilance is required.
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Asahikawa, Hokkaido: Report details leaked due to bullying issue, bereaved family requests investigation
2023-10-06 12:05:00
A year ago, a female junior high school student was found dead in a park in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, and a report compiled by a third-party committee of the city's Board of Education stated that the case was not resolved at the request of the bereaved family. It became clear that the details of the bullying that had been made public may have been leaked, and the bereaved family requested that the Board of Education investigate the facts.
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Typhoon No. 7 damage designated as a “severe disaster” by the government, support for local governments’ recovery costs
2023-10-06 12:01:00
This year, the government has designated the damage sustained in the Chugoku region and Kinki region as a result of the strong winds and record heavy rain caused by Typhoon No. 7 in August as a ``severe disaster'' and has decided to provide support to local governments for recovery costs. I did.
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Logistics “2024 Problem”: Doubling shipping and rail transportation volume, concrete economic measures
2023-10-06 11:56:00
The government held a meeting of ministers concerned with logistics issues and compiled measures to address the ``2024 problem,'' which is a concern about the shortage of truck drivers. We have set a goal of doubling the transport volume of ships and trains, which replace trucks for long-distance transport, over the next 10 years or so, and we plan to incorporate the necessary concrete measures into new economic measures.
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Ishikawa Nagashi Somen food poisoning hits 892 people, with the number of cases increasing as people return to their hometowns
2023-10-06 11:51:00
In August this year, a prefectural investigation revealed that 892 people were infected with food poisoning at a Nagashi Somen restaurant in Tsubata Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. Cases have been confirmed in 18 prefectures, and it is believed that the increase in cases is due to the fact that it coincides with the Obon season, when many people return home.
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Nagano Mayor Ogiwara ``receives explanation and considers response'' after Sapporo abandons bid for Olympics
2023-10-06 11:11:00
Sapporo City, which had been aiming to host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, has decided to abandon its bid for the 2030 Games. As Nagano City was the only facility outside of Hokkaido to be used as a bobsled venue for this tournament, Mayor Kenji Ogiwara told NHK on the 6th, ``We will respond once we receive an explanation from Sapporo City.'' I would like to consider whether it is possible."
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M6.3 earthquake near Torishima, Izu Islands No worries about damage despite slight changes in tide level
2023-10-06 11:08:00
At around 10:31 a.m. on the 6th, there was an earthquake with its epicenter near Torishima in the Izu Islands. There may be slight changes in the tide level in the Izu and Ogasawara Islands over the next 2 to 3 hours, but there is no fear of tsunami damage. No shaking with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher was observed during this earthquake. According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was estimated to be near Torishima, at a depth of 10 km, and with a magnitude of 6.3.
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Former Unification Church refutes fine procedure “Exercising the right to question itself is illegal”
2023-10-06 10:50:00
In a procedure in which the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is seeking to impose an administrative fine on the former Unification Church for not responding appropriately to the exercise of the right to question, the church has been accused of not meeting the requirements for a dissolution order and not exercising the right to question. It was revealed that a document was sent to the court on the 6th arguing that the act itself is illegal.
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Sota Fujii's 7th title "Ryuo match" begins, will he defend his 4th title?
2023-10-06 10:46:00
The pinnacle of the eight major shogi titles, the seventh match of the Ryuo Tournament, has begun. In his first title match, Takumi Ito (20) will take on Sota Fujii (21), who will be defending his fourth title this year.
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Ibaraki Hitachiota 2 people killed in house fire Unable to contact elderly couple
2023-10-06 09:23:00
In the early hours of the 6th, a fire destroyed the house where an elderly couple lived in Hitachiota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, killing two people. Police believe that the deceased are the couple who have not been able to contact them since the fire, and are working to confirm their identities.
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Real wages in August decreased by 2.5% compared to the same month last year, the 17th consecutive month of decline
2023-10-06 08:33:00
As prices continue to remain high, the real wage per worker in August decreased by 2.5% compared to the same month last year, marking the 17th consecutive month of negative wages.
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Ibaraki Hitachiota 1 person killed in house fire Unable to contact elderly couple
2023-10-06 06:25:00
In the early hours of the 6th, a fire gutted a house where an elderly couple lived in Hitachiota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and one person has been found dead so far. It has been impossible to contact the two men since the fire, and police and others are investigating whether there were any others who were unable to escape and are working to confirm their identities.
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Typhoon-like winds also cause atmospheric instability in northern Japan, warning of high waves and landslides
2023-10-06 06:14:00
Due to the developing low pressure system, extremely strong winds are blowing in northern Japan, producing strong winds comparable to typhoons, and causing severe storms at sea. As cold air flows in from above, the atmospheric conditions are expected to become very unstable and heavy rain is expected, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on guard against strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Megumi Yokota's classmates sing together to wish her a reunion on her 59th birthday
2023-10-06 05:49:00
Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea when she was in the first year of junior high school 46 years ago, celebrated her 59th birthday on the 5th, and her classmates gathered at the junior high school in Niigata City where she attended at the time, hoping to reunite. We sang a memorable song.
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Discount coupons for babysitters to be distributed again “nearly half are unused”
2023-10-06 05:40:00
Regarding babysitting discount coupons for company employees, the Children and Family Affairs Agency had stopped distributing them to companies this fiscal year because the planned limit had been reached, but in reality, nearly half of the coupons were distributed to companies. We have learned that they have decided to resume distribution because they are not being used.
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Johnny's Office Completes removal of company name signboard
2023-10-06 01:26:00
At Johnny's Office, which announced a change in company name in response to the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, all signs with the company name on the office building in Tokyo were removed in the early hours of the 6th.
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