Social News(2023/10/13)
Accident involving 8 cars on Chuo Expressway, 6 people taken to hospital, partial road closure Yamanashi
2023-10-13 22:14:00
According to the Higashiyamanashi Fire Department in Yamanashi Prefecture, there was an accident involving eight cars on the outbound line between the Sasago Tunnel and Katsunuma Interchange on the Chuo Expressway on the night of the 13th, and some people were injured. Six people have been taken to the hospital so far, but details such as the extent of their injuries are not known. According to the Japan Road Traffic Information Center, as a result of this accident, the Chuo Expressway has been closed from 9 p.m. between Otsuki Junction and Katsunuma Interchange in Yamanashi Prefecture.
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'Nuclear waste' disposal site selection: Opinions piled up on Tsushima debate at national council
2023-10-13 21:25:00
A national council was held to discuss efforts to select a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power plants, or so-called "nuclear waste," and in September, the mayor of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, decided that he would not accept the investigation. There were a number of opinions related to what I had expressed.
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Yamato Transport part-time employees form labor union and begin negotiations to withdraw contract termination, etc.
2023-10-13 21:04:00
The 18 part-time employees working at Yamato Transport's office in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture have been told that their employment contracts will end at the end of January next year, and they want to form a labor union and negotiate for the termination of their contracts. That's what I mean.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology requests Tokyo District Court to order dissolution of former Unification Church
2023-10-13 20:57:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced on the morning of the 13th that it had applied to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church on grounds such as civil law torts. From now on, the court will decide whether to issue a dissolution order after hearing opinions from both the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the religious organization.
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A former SDF woman who complained of sexual assault was insulted online, and the SDF officer was summarily indicted.
2023-10-13 20:54:00
A 41-year-old male Self-Defense Force officer has been indicted on the internet for insulting a female former Ground Self-Defense Force officer who complained of sexual harassment by multiple members.
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Big Motor 34 offices subject to administrative sanctions Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2023-10-13 20:27:00
Regarding Big Motor's fraudulent insurance claim issue, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that it will take administrative action against all 34 business establishments that were inspected on-site, including revoking their vehicle inspection designation. We plan to hold a hearing next week to hear the company's opinions, and then formally dispose of the matter.
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Electric power cartel Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry interviews KEPCO and other companies about efforts to prevent recurrence
2023-10-13 19:37:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has issued business improvement orders to the presidents of a total of five power companies and their subsidiaries due to an issue in which some major power companies are said to have formed a cartel over the sale of electricity to business operators. We conducted interviews to confirm the status of efforts to prevent recurrence.
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Change of gender on family register accepted: “It’s normal for me too”
2023-10-13 19:35:00
In response to a decision by the Shizuoka Family Court Hamamatsu Branch that allows people to change their gender on their family register even if they have not undergone surgery to eliminate fertility, it is now possible for people to change their gender on their family register as female and live a social life as a man. The complainant held a press conference on the 13th and expressed his joy, saying, ``What is commonplace for many people has now become commonplace for me.''
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For the first time, 122 sites nationwide have been certified as ``Nature Symbiotic Sites'' to conserve diverse living things.
2023-10-13 19:31:00
122 sites across the country, including university research forests and the natural environments of private nursery schools, have been certified as ``sites in harmony with nature,'' which are designated by the government as areas where diverse living things are protected.
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Approximately 90% of sudden deaths while taking a bath are over 65 years old, concentrated in winter Kagoshima University
2023-10-13 19:07:00
A research group at Kagoshima University investigated sudden deaths that occur while taking a bath during the cold season, with the cooperation of the police who conducted the autopsy, and found that approximately 90% of sudden deaths occur during or before taking a bath.65 It was found that half of the cases were concentrated in the winter months from December to February among the elderly. The research group is calling for caution because sudden death is more likely to occur when the temperature is low and the temperature difference across the day is large.
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Typhoon No. 15 moves away from the Ogasawara Islands, but high wave warning continues until dawn tomorrow
2023-10-13 19:00:00
Although Typhoon No. 15, a large and very strong typhoon, is moving away from the Ogasawara Islands, vigilance will continue to be required against high waves until dawn on the 14th.
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Linear Chuo Shinkansen first tunnel penetration in Yamanashi Prefecture
2023-10-13 18:59:00
One of the tunnels in Yamanashi Prefecture was penetrated on the 13th by the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which is currently under construction with the aim of opening in 2027. This is the first tunnel penetration on the main line section from Shinagawa to Nagoya.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology requests Tokyo District Court to order dissolution of former Unification Church
2023-10-13 18:50:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced on the morning of the 13th that it had applied to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church on grounds such as civil law torts. From now on, the court will decide whether to issue a dissolution order after hearing opinions from both the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the religious organization.
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Nursing home resident murdered, facility apologizes after former employee arrested Nagano Shiojiri
2023-10-13 18:49:00
Following an incident in which a resident of a nursing home in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture was murdered due to drug addiction, and a former staff member was arrested, the facility held a press conference on the 13th and apologized, saying, ``We sincerely apologize for the loss of trust.'' did.
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Chiba Prefectural Police disciplines police officer for riding in car with friend without alcohol license
2023-10-13 18:24:00
A 21-year-old police officer working at Chiba Prefectural Police's Sosa Police Station was referred to the prosecutor's office on the 13th for allegedly riding in a car driven by an unlicensed friend with whom he had been drinking. The police officer was suspended for six months and resigned upon request.
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Argument at Supreme Court in case brought by production company over cancellation of film subsidy
2023-10-13 18:16:00
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by a production company, arguing that it was unfair for a government-affiliated organization to cancel subsidies for a movie starring an actor who was found guilty in a criminal case. In the judgment to be handed down next month, there is a possibility that the second trial's decision that the cancellation of the subsidy was appropriate will be reconsidered.
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Saitama Prefectural Assembly approves withdrawal of ordinance amendment bill prohibiting child neglect
2023-10-13 18:03:00
A partial amendment bill to the ordinance prohibiting child abuse related to child neglect submitted by Saitama Prefecture's Liberal Democratic Party Prefectural Assembly Group was met with a series of criticisms, and the bill was withdrawn and approved at the Saitama Prefectural Assembly held on the 13th. Ta.
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Electric power cartel Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry interviews KEPCO and other companies about efforts to prevent recurrence
2023-10-13 17:57:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry interviewed the presidents of five electric power companies and their subsidiaries that had issued business improvement orders due to a problem in which some major electric power companies had formed a cartel over the sale of electricity to business operators. and confirmed the status of efforts to prevent recurrence.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology requests Tokyo District Court to order dissolution of former Unification Church
2023-10-13 17:56:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced on the morning of the 13th that it had applied to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church on grounds such as civil law torts. From now on, the court will decide whether to issue a dissolution order after hearing opinions from both the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the religious organization.
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Aomori mushroom picker attacked by bear, sustains serious head and hand injuries
2023-10-13 17:41:00
On the 12th, a man in his 70s who was picking mushrooms in Aomori City's Gakizawa area was attacked by a bear and suffered serious injuries, including a broken head and hand bones. In Aomori Prefecture, the number of bear sightings this year has increased by more than 400 compared to the same period last year, and police are calling for caution.
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More than 95% say “prices have gone up,” a record high in Bank of Japan’s lifestyle survey
2023-10-13 17:32:00
In a survey conducted by the Bank of Japan on individuals' lifestyle attitudes, more than 95% of people answered that prices have increased compared to a year ago, which is the highest ever, along with the previous survey.
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The number of influenza patients continues to increase, with a “full-scale epidemic occurring sooner than usual”
2023-10-13 17:25:00
Regarding the status of influenza infection, the number of patients who visited medical institutions in the week ending October 8 was 9.99 per medical institution nationwide, an increase from the previous week. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has warned that the virus could become a full-fledged epidemic sooner than usual.
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Akita 81-year-old woman injured in bear attack, bringing the number of victims to 40 in the prefecture this year
2023-10-13 17:20:00
On the morning of the 13th, a woman in her 80s who was collecting chestnuts in the forest in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered head injuries. This year, 40 people were injured in bear attacks in Akita Prefecture, twice as many as in the previous year, and the prefecture and police are calling for vigilance.
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Kura Sushi “Soy Sauce Sash Ni Mouth” Defendant found guilty of nuisance video, etc.
2023-10-13 17:17:00
A 21-year-old man was charged with forcible obstruction of business for filming a video in which he appeared to put his mouth directly onto a soy sauce sashimi inside a major conveyor belt sushi chain, Kura Sushi, and posting it on social media. The Nagoya District Court sentenced the defendant to a suspended sentence, saying, ``This was an extremely senseless crime that could have jeopardized the company's efforts to provide customers with peace of mind.''
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More than 3.2 million foreigners living in Japan, the highest number ever
2023-10-13 17:04:00
The number of foreigners residing in Japan exceeded 3.2 million as of the end of June this year, the highest number ever.
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First training exercise to utilize "emergency temporary evacuation facility" for proper missile evacuation
2023-10-13 16:35:00
The first evacuation drill using an "emergency temporary evacuation facility" designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will be held in Nerima Ward in November, with the aim of ensuring appropriate evacuation in the event of a missile attack.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology requests Tokyo District Court to order dissolution of former Unification Church
2023-10-13 16:18:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced on the morning of the 13th that it had applied to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church on grounds such as civil law torts. From now on, the court will decide whether to issue a dissolution order after hearing opinions from both the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the religious organization.
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Linear Chuo Shinkansen first tunnel penetration in Yamanashi Prefecture
2023-10-13 15:42:00
One of the tunnels in Yamanashi Prefecture was penetrated on the 13th by the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which is currently under construction with the aim of opening in 2027. This is the first tunnel penetration on the main line section from Shinagawa to Nagoya.
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A bear continues to stay on a tree in the center of town, warning for caution in Akita Semboku
2023-10-13 15:21:00
On the morning of the 13th, two bears were found climbing a tree in the center of Kakunodate-cho, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, and one of them was still in the tree as of 2 p.m., police said. We are calling for caution.
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Big Motor 34 offices subject to administrative sanctions Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2023-10-13 15:16:00
Regarding Big Motor's fraudulent insurance claim issue, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that it will take administrative action against all 34 business establishments that were inspected on-site, including revoking their vehicle inspection designation. We plan to hold a hearing next week to hear the company's opinions, and then formally dispose of the matter.
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Akita 3 people killed, hammer-like object found in garage - murder weapon
2023-10-13 15:09:00
On the 9th of this month, three bodies were found on the premises of a house in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, and in an interview with the police, it was revealed that a hammer-like object with blood stains was found in a garage on the premises. got it. The father and the eldest son who had died had wounds on the head from being hit with something that looked like a blunt object, so the police suspected that the murder weapon might have been used and investigated, and the other person was believed to be the second son and they were trying to confirm the identity. We are.
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Three people died in Tottori house. Cause of death was blood loss. Husband stabbed his wife and mother and committed suicide.
2023-10-13 14:40:00
On the 11th, police investigated an incident in which three members of a family died at a house in Daisen-cho, Tottori Prefecture, and found that the cause of death for all three was blood loss. Police believe the 57-year-old husband stabbed his wife and mother, then decapitated himself.
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Typhoon No.12/No.13 Damage in Kanto Expected to be designated as a “locally severe disaster” Government
2023-10-13 14:19:00
Last month, the government announced that the damage caused by Typhoons No. 12 and No. 13, which caused a series of flooding and landslides mainly in the Kanto region, is expected to be designated as a "locally severe disaster." This will support local governments' costs for restoring farmland, etc.
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Police officer has his gun drawn and 4 high school students arrested in Adachi Ward, Tokyo
2023-10-13 14:11:00
In October, about 10 people, including high school students, stormed a police station in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, and the responding police officer was found to have his handgun drawn at one point. The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested four people on suspicion of trespassing into a building, and is currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology requests Tokyo District Court to order dissolution of former Unification Church
2023-10-13 14:06:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced on the morning of the 13th that it had applied to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church on grounds such as civil law torts. From now on, the court will decide whether to issue a dissolution order after hearing opinions from both the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the religious organization.
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Research begins at Kansai International Airport for predicting and countering infectious diseases introduced from overseas through sewage
2023-10-13 14:00:00
Research has begun at Kansai Airport to predict the spread of infectious diseases coming in from overseas by analyzing sewage discharged from international airport terminals and passenger planes, and to use this to help take countermeasures.
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10-month-old baby girl dies after climbing from bed to window sill and falling from window Toyama
2023-10-13 13:58:00
On the 12th, a 10-month-old girl was found collapsed on the premises of a house in Namekawa City, Toyama Prefecture, and was taken to a hospital, where she died. According to investigators, the girl was sleeping in an adult bed on the second floor of the residence, and police are investigating the incident in detail, believing that the girl climbed from the bed onto the window sill and fell out of the window.
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Work begins to open the lid of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 to remove fuel debris
2023-10-13 13:53:00
TEPCO has begun work to open the lids on the piping leading to the inside of the containment vessel in preparation for a trial retrieval of fuel debris from Unit 2 of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in the second half of this fiscal year. In the future, we will open the lid completely, check the situation inside the piping, and consider how to proceed with the removal work.
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Natsuko Yokozawa, the police chief on the 1st, warns against special fraud
2023-10-13 13:10:00
In conjunction with the ``National Community Safety Campaign,'' which is being held until the 20th of this month, comedian Natsuko Yokozawa served as the chief of the Metropolitan Police Department for a day and called for caution against special fraud.
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First training exercise to utilize "emergency temporary evacuation facility" for proper missile evacuation
2023-10-13 13:08:00
The first evacuation drill using an "emergency temporary evacuation facility" designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will be held next month in Nerima Ward, with the aim of ensuring appropriate evacuation in the event of an incoming missile. I learned this from the interview.
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23-year-old suspect arrested for falsely selling Pokemon trading cassettes as new
2023-10-13 13:07:00
A 23-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of fraud after allegedly selling a set of trading cards from the popular anime ``Pocket Monsters'' on a flea market app, falsely claiming that it was a new, unopened set containing ``rare cards'' that could be traded for high prices. I did.
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Four people arrested for illegally collecting approximately 450 million yen in money after offering to invest in a mining project
2023-10-13 13:04:00
Four people, including the president of an investment consulting company, are suspected of violating investment laws after they were accused of illegally collecting approximately 450 million yen by offering to invest in a rare metal mining project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa and promising to guarantee the principal. was arrested.
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Can rupture at Nishiarai Station: 50-year-old Chinese cook sent to prosecutors Metropolitan Police Department
2023-10-13 13:01:00
In May this year, a can placed near a ticket vending machine burst at Nishiarai Station in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, injuring a woman. Through interviews with investigators, it was learned that his mentor had been referred to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of negligent injury.
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Saitama Prefectural Assembly approves withdrawal of ordinance amendment bill prohibiting child neglect
2023-10-13 12:57:00
A partial amendment bill to the ordinance prohibiting child neglect related to child neglect submitted by Saitama Prefecture's Liberal Democratic Party prefectural assembly was subject to a series of criticisms, so it was withdrawn and approved at the Saitama prefectural assembly held on the 13th. Ta.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology requests Tokyo District Court to order dissolution of former Unification Church
2023-10-13 12:52:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced on the morning of the 13th that it had applied to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church on grounds such as civil law torts. From now on, the court will decide whether to issue a dissolution order after hearing opinions from both the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the religious organization.
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Typhoon No. 15 moves northeast in the waters near the Ogasawara Islands Beware of high waves Beware of strong winds
2023-10-13 12:50:00
Typhoon No. 15, a large and ferocious typhoon, is moving northeast in the waters near the Ogasawara Islands, causing a huge storm in the surrounding seas. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be wary of high waves and strong winds.
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Electric power cartel Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry interviews Kansai Electric Power Company about efforts to prevent recurrence
2023-10-13 12:46:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry interviewed the president of Kansai Electric Power Company, who had issued a business improvement order, about efforts to prevent a recurrence of the problem in which some major electric power companies had formed a cartel over the sale of electricity to business operators. . In this meeting, Kansai Electric Power Company emphasized that it is working on reforming its organizational culture.
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Nara District Court begins pre-trial proceedings for Yamagami accused of shooting former Prime Minister Abe
2023-10-13 12:37:00
On the 13th, ``pre-trial proceedings'' to narrow down evidence and issues 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 in July last year, began. It was held for the first time. The defendant himself was not present, and the evidence was exchanged.
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The Prime Minister's Commendation will be awarded to Fujii Hakkan, who holds a monopoly on the eight major titles.Government
2023-10-13 12:15:00
The government has announced that it will award the Prime Minister's Commendation to Sota Fujii (21), who became the first shogi player to win the eight major titles in history, for ``achieving a great accomplishment and giving dreams and hopes to many people.'' I decided.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology requests Tokyo District Court to order dissolution of former Unification Church
2023-10-13 12:07:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced on the morning of the 13th that it had applied to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church on grounds such as civil law torts. From now on, the court will decide whether to issue a dissolution order after hearing opinions from both the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the religious organization.
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Akita woman in her 80s injured after being attacked by a bear, bringing the number of victims to 40 in the prefecture this year
2023-10-13 11:42:00
On the morning of the 13th, a woman in her 80s who was collecting chestnuts in the forest in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to her neck and other areas. This year, 40 people were injured in bear attacks in Akita Prefecture, twice as many as in the previous year, and the prefecture and police are calling for vigilance.
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White paper on death from overwork: “The longer working hours, the higher the rate of depression, etc.”
2023-10-13 11:40:00
This year's White Paper on Deaths from Overwork was published, and analysis results showed that the longer working hours are, the more often fatigue carries over into the next morning, and the higher the percentage of people who suspect depression or feel anxious. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is calling on companies to promote work style reforms, such as providing sufficient rest between shifts.
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First training exercise to utilize "emergency temporary evacuation facility" for proper missile evacuation
2023-10-13 11:39:00
The first evacuation drill using an "emergency temporary evacuation facility" designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will be held next month in Nerima Ward, with the aim of ensuring appropriate evacuation in the event of an incoming missile. I learned this from the interview.
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Miyagi Tomiya Truck collides with route bus, 15 people injured
2023-10-13 11:32:00
On the morning of the 13th, a truck rear-ended a bus in Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture, injuring 15 people, including 13 passengers on the bus. The injuries in both cases were said to be minor, and police are investigating the details of the incident, suspecting that the truck driver was too slow to apply the brakes.
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20% of doctors work overtime over 960 hours a year Last year's work survey
2023-10-13 11:12:00
Ahead of the full-scale start of work style reforms for doctors from next fiscal year, the results of a survey of doctors' working conditions conducted last year have been made public, and it has been announced that overtime and holiday work hours will become one of the "upper limits" from next fiscal year onwards. Although the percentage of doctors working more than 960 hours a year has decreased from four years ago, it is still at 20%.
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Truck collides with Miyagi route bus, 15 people transported, all conscious
2023-10-13 10:48:00
According to the police, around 8 a.m. on the 13th, there was an accident in which a truck collided with a route bus at Narita 7-chome, Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture. According to the fire department, there were 24 people on board the bus, including the driver and passengers, and 13 of them were injured and transported to hospitals in Sendai City. Both are conscious. There were also two people on board the truck, the driver and passenger, who were also injured and taken to a hospital in Sendai. Both are conscious. The police and fire department are investigating the situation.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology requests Tokyo District Court to order dissolution of former Unification Church
2023-10-13 10:12:00
Regarding issues surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced on the morning of the 13th that it had applied to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church. A petition for a dissolution order was submitted along with approximately 5,000 items and 20 boxes of evidence collected through the exercise of the right to question, and the petition was accepted. This is the third case in which a government agency has filed a claim based on legal violations, following Aum Shinrikyo, and the first time that a civil law tort is the basis. From now on, the court will decide whether to issue a dissolution order after hearing opinions from both the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the religious organization.
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Miyagi route bus and truck collide, 13 people transported, all conscious
2023-10-13 09:57:00
According to the police, there was an accident at Narita 7-chome, Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture, at around 8 a.m. on the 13th, when a route bus and a truck collided. According to the fire department, there were a driver and 24 passengers on board the bus, and 13 of them were injured and transported to hospitals in Sendai City. Both were conscious. The police and fire department are investigating the situation.
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Typhoon No. 15 moves northeast in the waters near the Ogasawara Islands Beware of high waves Beware of strong winds
2023-10-13 08:27:00
Typhoon No. 15, a large and ferocious typhoon, is moving northeast in the sea near the Ogasawara Islands, and the surrounding sea is turning into a huge storm. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be wary of high waves and strong winds.
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Clothing company's accounting fraud case - fictitious sales recorded by non-existent subsidiary
2023-10-13 08:26:00
In the case in which three people, including the representative of a consulting company, were arrested on suspicion of falsifying the financial statements of a clothing company in Osaka City, it was revealed to those involved that there was no reality to the subsidiary's business in which fictitious sales had been recorded. I learned this from the interview. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is expected to analyze the seized materials and uncover the true nature of the fraudulent accounting practices.
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First survey of children's hospice initiatives
2023-10-13 06:54:00
In an effort to create an environment in which children battling serious illnesses such as childhood cancer can spend their time with their families in peace, the Children and Families Agency has announced the first actual situation of the so-called "Children's Hospice" initiative, which supports sick children and their families. I decided to conduct an investigation. Going forward, we will consider how to provide support based on the results of the survey.
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Conflict between Israel and Hamas: NPOs providing local support hold symposium
2023-10-13 06:48:00
As the conflict between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continues, an emergency symposium was held with the participation of staff from NPOs providing support in the area, and the tense situation there was reported.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology requests the Tokyo District Court today to order dissolution of the former Unification Church
2023-10-13 06:21:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has officially decided to request a dissolution order against the church, and announced on the 13th that it will apply to the Tokyo District Court. This is the third case in which a government agency has filed a claim based on legal violations, following Aum Shinrikyo, and the first time that a civil law tort is the basis.
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Typhoon No. 15 moves northeast in the waters near the Ogasawara Islands Beware of high waves Beware of strong winds
2023-10-13 06:17:00
Typhoon No. 15, a large and ferocious typhoon, is moving northeast in the sea near the Ogasawara Islands, and the surrounding sea is turning into a huge storm. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be wary of high waves and strong winds.
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System glitch issue: Zengin-Net ordered to request report Financial Services Agency
2023-10-13 00:15:00
A glitch occurred in the remittance system between financial institutions, causing delays in the processing of more than 5 million transfers.The Financial Services Agency takes seriously the situation that affected many users and will operate the system. We have decided to issue a ``report request order'' to Zengin-Net (National Bank Fund Settlement Network), requesting a report on the cause and measures to prevent recurrence based on the law.
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