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JR Musashino Line operations suspended on entire line due to fatal accident

2023-10-07 23:18:00
The JR Musashino Line has suspended operations on the entire line due to an accident that occurred between Higashi-Kawaguchi Station in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture and Higashi-Urawa Station in Saitama City. Operations are expected to resume around midnight.

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Prefectural high school teacher in Ibaraki Prefecture arrested on suspicion of secretly filming with a small ankle camera

2023-10-07 22:17:00
A teacher at a prefectural high school in Ibaraki Prefecture has been arrested for secretly filming the upskirts of high school girls on the premises of a station in Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture.

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Japan and Ukraine first negotiate on bilateral documents, cooperate on security, etc.

2023-10-07 22:08:00
The first round of negotiations was held online to create a bilateral document that stipulates Japan's cooperation in the security field and other areas in Ukraine, where Russia continues to invade Ukraine.

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Driver arrested after car crashes into line of people near Shibuya scramble intersection

2023-10-07 21:43:00
On the night of the 7th, there was an accident near the scramble intersection in Shibuya, Tokyo, where a passenger car hit a pedestrian, injuring seven people. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that the driver of the car made a mistake in steering the vehicle, and is currently investigating the circumstances.

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Driver arrested after car crashes into line of people near Shibuya scramble intersection

2023-10-07 20:52:00
Just after 7:30 p.m. on the 7th, a passenger car hit people on the sidewalk near the scramble intersection in Shibuya, Tokyo, injuring seven people. Since both were conscious, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested the driver of the car on the spot and is investigating the details of the accident.

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Four men and women in their 60s and 70s died on Mt. Asahidake in Tochigi, all identified.

2023-10-07 20:50:00
On the morning of the 7th, four men and women in their 60s to 70s were found dead near the mountain trail of Mt. Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and police believe they were lost and are investigating the details.

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Two people, including the president of a company suspected of killing a 70-year-old chief priest with charcoal briquettes, are arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department

2023-10-07 20:40:00
In July this year, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested two people, including the president of a cemetery management company, for allegedly bringing a large amount of charcoal briquettes into a temple in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, setting it on fire, and killing the 70-year-old chief priest. According to investigators, more than 10 plastic bottles containing gasoline were placed in the incinerator on the premises, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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8 people injured when car crashes into line of people near Shibuya scramble intersection, Tokyo

2023-10-07 20:19:00
Just after 7:30 p.m. on the 7th, a car crashed into a line of people near the scramble intersection in Shibuya, Tokyo, resulting in eight people being injured. Both victims are said to be conscious, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the circumstances in detail.

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Tochigi: Four men and women in their 60s and 70s died on Mt. Asahidake; three identified.

2023-10-07 19:30:00
On the morning of the 7th, four men and women in their 60s to 70s were found dead near the mountain trail of Mt. Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and police believe they were lost and are investigating the details.

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Two people, including the president of a company suspected of killing a 70-year-old chief priest with charcoal briquettes, are arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department

2023-10-07 19:27:00
In July this year, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested two people, including the president of a cemetery management company, for allegedly bringing a large amount of charcoal briquettes into a temple in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, setting it on fire, and killing the 70-year-old chief priest. According to investigators, approximately 50 plastic bottles containing gasoline were placed in the incinerator on the premises, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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Takarazuka Revue actor dies; troupe establishes investigation team

2023-10-07 19:26:00
In response to the death of a 25-year-old Takarazuka Revue actor in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture last month, the Revue Company announced on the 7th that it had set up an investigation team made up of outside lawyers. In the future, we will announce the results after investigating the details and background.

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Event to deepen understanding of "Children's Shokudo" Nagano

2023-10-07 19:18:00
An event was held in Nagano City to deepen understanding of "Children's Shokudo" through a food-themed event.

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Megumi Yokota's classmate holds charity concert in Niigata

2023-10-07 19:00:00
Classmates of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea when she was in the first year of junior high school and celebrated her 59th birthday on the 5th, held a charity concert in Niigata City on the 7th, in hopes of reuniting with Megumi. We sang in chorus.

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M7.0 earthquake near New Guinea No tsunami impact on Japan

2023-10-07 18:56:00
According to a message received by the Japan Meteorological Agency from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, there was a large magnitude 7.0 earthquake with its epicenter near New Guinea at around 5:34 pm Japan time on the 7th. Due to this earthquake, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the ``Northwest Pacific Tsunami Information'' to surrounding countries, citing the risk of a tsunami occurring near the epicenter. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no tsunami impact on Japan due to this earthquake.

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A young man from Kitsune takes on the challenge of becoming a cafe clerk in Koshigaya, Saitama

2023-10-07 18:45:00
An event was held in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, in which a young man who was unable to say the first word in a conversation or was at a loss for words acted as a cafe clerk for one day only.

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Four men and women died on Mt. Asahidake in Tochigi, perhaps even wearing mountaineering jackets.

2023-10-07 18:22:00
On the morning of the 7th, four men and women, believed to be in their 60s or 70s, were found dead near the mountain trail of Mt. Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. Police believe they were lost and are working to confirm their identities and provide detailed information on the circumstances. I'm investigating.

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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attend the opening ceremony of the National Athletic Meet in Kagoshima

2023-10-07 18:09:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited Kagoshima Prefecture on the 7th and attended the opening ceremony of the National Athletic Meet.

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Tochigi: 4 men and women killed on Mt. Asahidake; strong wind advisory issued for northern part of the prefecture

2023-10-07 17:57:00
On the morning of the 7th, four men and women, believed to be in their 60s or 70s, were found dead near the mountain trail of Mt. Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. Police believe they were lost and are working to confirm their identities and provide detailed information on the circumstances. I'm investigating.

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Two people, including the president of a company suspected of killing a 70-year-old chief priest with charcoal briquettes, are arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department

2023-10-07 17:51:00
In July this year, the Metropolitan Police Department charged two people, including the president of the company that manages the cemetery, with murder for bringing a large amount of charcoal briquettes into a temple in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, and setting them on fire, killing the 70-year-old chief priest. Interviews with investigators revealed that he was arrested on suspicion of

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Woman injured in bear attack, transported with non-life-threatening injuries Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture

2023-10-07 17:05:00
On the morning of the 7th, a 51-year-old woman who was in a cowshed in Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture was attacked by a bear and was taken to the hospital with injuries to her head and face. Police say she is conscious and her injuries are not life-threatening.

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Typhoon No. 15 is likely to approach the Ogasawara Islands next week

2023-10-07 17:02:00
On the afternoon of the 7th, Typhoon No. 15 formed off the coast far south of Japan. There is a risk that the typhoon will continue to develop and approach the Ogasawara Islands next week, so please pay close attention to future typhoon information.

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Four men and women died on Mt. Asahidake in Tochigi. Could it have been an accident? They called 110 and said they had "hypothermia."

2023-10-07 16:59:00
On the morning of the 7th, four men and women, believed to be in their 60s or 70s, were found dead near the mountain trail of Mt. Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. Police believe they were lost and are working to confirm their identities and provide detailed information on the circumstances. I'm investigating.

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"Air Festival" at Air Self-Defense Force Komatsu Air Base bustling with fans Ishikawa

2023-10-07 16:49:00
On the 7th, the first day of the 3-day holiday, an ``Air Festival'' was held at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Komatsu Base in Ishikawa Prefecture, opening the facility to the public and presenting a fighter jet air show, which was crowded with families and aviation fans from all over the country. .

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Four men and women died on Mt. Asahidake in Tochigi. Could it have been an accident? They called 110 and said they had "hypothermia."

2023-10-07 16:10:00
On the morning of the 7th, four men and women, believed to be in their 60s or 70s, were found dead near the mountain trail of Mt. Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. Police believe they were lost and are working to confirm their identities and provide detailed information on the circumstances. I'm investigating.

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Four men and women died on Mt. Asahidake in Tochigi. Could it have been an accident? They called 110 and said they had "hypothermia."

2023-10-07 15:14:00
On the morning of the 7th, four people were found dead near the mountain trail of Mt. Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and police believe they were lost and are working to confirm their identities and investigate the details of the circumstances.

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Four men and women died on Mt. Asahidake in Tochigi. Could it have been an accident? They called 110 and said they had "hypothermia."

2023-10-07 14:16:00
On the morning of the 7th, four people were found dead near the mountain trail of Mt. Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and police believe they were lost and are working to confirm their identities and investigate the details of the circumstances.

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Metropolitan Police Department plans to arrest two men and women suspected of killing 70-year-old chief priest with charcoal briquettes

2023-10-07 13:52:00
In July this year, the Metropolitan Police Department charged two men and women, including the president of a company that manages a cemetery, with murder for allegedly bringing a large amount of charcoal briquettes into a temple in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, setting them on fire, and killing the 70-year-old chief priest. Interviews with investigators revealed that an investigation has begun on suspicion of

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Sapporo promotes increased consumption of scallops due to China's import suspension

2023-10-07 13:04:00
While China has suspended imports of Japanese marine products, an event is being held in Sapporo to promote increased consumption by serving scallops from Hokkaido.

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What time is it?

2023-10-07 13:04:00
There is a risk of encountering a bear "anytime, anywhere, anyone". This is the phrase used by Akita Prefecture to call for caution. This year, people have been attacked by bears one after another in various places, and the situation is becoming more serious, with the number of attacks occurring at a faster pace than in 2020, three years ago, when the number of attacks was the highest ever. We analyzed the times and places where 35 bear victims encountered bears in September, and asked experts what they should be particularly wary of.

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Four men and women died on Mt. Asahi. Could it have been a mountain accident? They called 110 and said they had hypothermia.

2023-10-07 12:59:00
On the morning of the 7th, four people were found dead near the mountain trail of Mt. Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and police believe they were lost and are working to confirm their identities and investigate the details of the circumstances.

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Woman injured in bear attack, transported with non-life-threatening injuries Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture

2023-10-07 12:29:00
On the morning of the 7th, a 51-year-old woman who was in a cowshed in Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture was attacked by a bear and was taken to the hospital with injuries to her head and face. Police say she is conscious and her injuries are not life-threatening.

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JR Joban Line resumes operation on all lines

2023-10-07 12:25:00
The JR Joban Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Shinagawa and Tsuchiura stations due to an obstruction found on the overhead wires, but operations have resumed on all lines.

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Four men and women died on Mt. Asahidake in Tochigi; perhaps they were lost in a mountain accident? Police are trying to confirm their identities.

2023-10-07 12:07:00
On the morning of the 7th, four people were found dead near the mountain trail of Mt. Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and police believe they were lost and are working to confirm their identities and investigate the details of the circumstances.

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What time is it?

2023-10-07 11:48:00
There is a risk of encountering a bear "anytime, anywhere, anyone". This is the phrase used by Akita Prefecture to call for caution. This year, people have been attacked by bears one after another in various places, and the situation is becoming more serious, with the number of attacks occurring at a faster pace than in 2020, three years ago, when the number of attacks was the highest ever. We analyzed the times and places where 35 bear victims encountered bears in September, and asked experts what they should be particularly wary of.

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JR Joban Line operation suspended between Shinagawa Station and Tsuchiura Station

2023-10-07 11:47:00
JR Joban Line has suspended service on the up and down lines between Shinagawa and Tsuchiura stations due to an obstruction found in the overhead wire between Mikawashima and Minamisenju stations.

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House fire in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo leaves 1 person unconscious

2023-10-07 11:30:00
Early on the morning of the 7th, there was a fire at a house in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, and two people, a man and a woman who appeared to be residents, were rescued from the room, but one person was found unconscious, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the situation in detail. .

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Four people dead at Mount Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture; police search after receiving report of mountain accident

2023-10-07 10:40:00
According to police, four people were found dead on the morning of the 7th near the mountain trail of Mt. Asahidake in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. Police received a call about a mountain accident shortly after noon on the 6th and were conducting a search. Two men and two women were found in multiple locations, and both were confirmed dead. Police are working to confirm the identity and investigate the details of the situation.

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1 person killed in temple fire. The person who died was probably the deputy chief priest who rescued the chief priest and others. Koda Town, Aichi Prefecture

2023-10-07 08:40:00
On the night of the 6th, a fire destroyed the main hall of a temple in Kota-cho, Aichi Prefecture, and one person was found dead in the ruins. According to the police, the deputy chief priest of the temple could not be contacted after the fire, so the police believe that the body is that of the deputy chief priest and are currently investigating.

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House fire in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo leaves two men and women unconscious

2023-10-07 07:40:00
Early on the morning of the 7th, there was a fire at a house in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, and two people, a man and a woman who appeared to be residents, were rescued from the room, but both were unconscious when they were transported, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the situation in detail. .

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The main hall of the temple was completely burnt down, and the deputy chief priest who rescued the chief priest and others could not be contacted. Aichi Prefecture

2023-10-07 06:28:00
On the night of the 6th, a fire engulfed the main hall of a temple in Kota-cho, Aichi Prefecture, and the deputy chief priest living at the temple could not be contacted, and police and others are currently investigating.

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Nishinoshima Island, where life seemed to have disappeared due to the eruption, perhaps expanding the habitat of insects

2023-10-07 05:06:00
On Nishinoshima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, where it was once thought that there was no life left due to a large-scale eruption, the insects that were confirmed to be living on the island last year were found in other places in a survey conducted by the Ministry of the Environment, and their habitat is expanding. I'm planning to investigate this further to see if it's a possibility.

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