Social News(2023/10/18)
Two people hit by light passenger car, one killed; driver arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run in Chiba
2023-10-18 22:54:00
On the morning of the 18th, in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, a light passenger car crossed the road and hit two men who were on the sidewalk on the opposite lane, killing one. The light passenger car continued to drive away, but stopped about 450 meters away, and the 65-year-old suspect who was driving it was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run. According to police, he denies the charges.
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Introducing a system that utilizes digital technology to monitor bear infestations in Niigata
2023-10-18 22:51:00
As damage caused by bears continues to occur across the country, a national park in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, is reinforcing safety measures within the park by introducing a system that uses digital technology to quickly identify the presence of bears.
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“Gender change without surgery” petition: Supreme Court decision on 25th
2023-10-18 22:36:00
The Grand Bench of the Supreme Court has decided to issue a decision on the 25th of this month regarding a petition from a person with gender identity disorder who wants to be allowed to change their gender on their family register without having to undergo surgery to eliminate fertility. . It is also possible that new constitutional judgments will be made regarding the surgical requirements of the law.
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Strengthening support to improve the system for accepting children under medical care at local nursery schools
2023-10-18 22:23:00
The Children and Families Agency is working to create a system to accept children with severe disabilities and "medical care children" who require sputum suction or artificial respirators on a daily basis at local nursery schools. At a meeting of experts in preparation for next year's remuneration revision for disability welfare services, they announced a policy to strengthen support, including adding remuneration, to provide specialized support for these children to adapt to group life. I did.
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Henoko construction “proxy execution” trial Okinawa prefecture submits written answer to high court
2023-10-18 22:04:00
A trial brought by the government to approve the construction work on behalf of the prefecture regarding ground improvement work in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa Prefecture is to be relocated, will begin on the 30th of this month. On the 18th, Okinawa Prefecture submitted a written response to the Naha Branch of the Fukuoka High Court requesting that the lawsuit be dismissed, stating that ``proxy execution should not be allowed without the consent of the citizens of the prefecture.''
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Aomori Ajigasawa Town Woman in her 70s injured after being attacked by a bear, the 10th case in the prefecture
2023-10-18 21:46:00
On the morning of the 18th, a woman in her 70s who was collecting chestnuts in Ajigasawa Town, Aomori Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered minor injuries to her hand. There was only one human injury caused by a bear in the prefecture last year, but this year this year has already been the 10th.
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A 79-year-old woman dies on the premises of a house in the suburbs of Toyama City. Bear footprints were found on the premises.
2023-10-18 21:10:00
Police have learned that the woman who died on the night of the 17th on the premises of a house in the suburbs of Toyama City was a 79-year-old woman who lived in the house. Police believe the woman died after being attacked by a bear.
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Last year's House of Councilors election was ruled constitutional, but the Supreme Court called for efforts to correct disparities.
2023-10-18 21:05:00
In last July's House of Councilors election, the so-called disparity per vote was up to 3.03 times, and the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that it did not violate the Constitution, stating that it could not be said that the disparity was on the rise. . On the other hand, he called on the Diet to take measures to correct disparities, including a fundamental review of the electoral system.
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NTT West subsidiary's large amount of customer information leaked; 1 million cases could not be identified as the outsourcer
2023-10-18 21:02:00
A former temporary employee who was in charge of operation and maintenance of a call center system at a subsidiary of NTT West Japan had illegally leaked about 9 million pieces of personal information held by local governments and companies, including 1 million pieces of personal information. The company has not been able to identify the outsourcer, and the investigation is ongoing as there may be more local governments involved.
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Shogi Sota Fujii Eight Crowns Wins the second game of the "Ryuo Match" and wins for the first time as eight crowns
2023-10-18 20:59:00
Sota Fujii (21), who became the first player in history to monopolize the eight major titles in shogi, won the second round of the "Ryuo match" held at Ninnaji Temple in Kyoto, winning his first title match as a shogi player. I decorated it.
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Three years have passed since a road collapsed in a residential area in Chofu, Tokyo. Residents were relocated and houses were demolished...
2023-10-18 20:48:00
18 days marks three years since a cave-in in a road was discovered in a residential area in Chofu, Tokyo. While progress is being made to repair the loosened ground caused by underground tunnel construction, the appearance of the area has changed as residents have been relocated and houses have been demolished as part of the work. Repairs are expected to take about two years, and the expressway company says it is not foreseeable that work on the underground tunnel around the cave-in site will resume.
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Kindai University Kendo club student arrested for assaulting another club member, member died on the 16th
2023-10-18 20:26:00
Investigators have learned that a 21-year-old male university student who is a member of Kindai University's kendo club was arrested this month on suspicion of assaulting and injuring a fellow kendo club member. I found out through the interview. The injured club member was receiving treatment at a hospital, but died on the 16th, and police are investigating the details of the incident.
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Fukui man in his 70s injured after being attacked by a bear, the first human casualty in the prefecture this year
2023-10-18 20:22:00
On the morning of the 18th, a man in his 70s who was working in a field in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered head injuries. This is the first time this year that human damage has occurred in Fukui Prefecture.
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New green cars unveiled on JR Chuo Line rapid trains to be introduced after the end of next fiscal year
2023-10-18 20:05:00
In an effort to capture the new demand for people who want to commute by train while seated, JR East will introduce green cars on its Chuo Line rapid trains from the end of next fiscal year, and the new cars have been unveiled.
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Casio leaks 120,000 pieces of personal information; unauthorized access to learning app
2023-10-18 19:28:00
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced that there was unauthorized access to the database of an educational app used in high schools and other schools, and the personal information of more than 120,000 individuals was leaked.
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Three years have passed since a road collapsed in a residential area in Chofu, Tokyo. Residents were relocated and houses were demolished...
2023-10-18 19:11:00
18 days marks three years since a cave-in in a road was discovered in a residential area in Chofu, Tokyo. While progress is being made to repair the loosened ground caused by underground tunnel construction, the appearance of the area has changed as residents have been relocated and houses have been demolished as part of the work. Repairs are expected to take about two years, and the expressway company says it is not foreseeable that work on the underground tunnel around the cave-in site will resume.
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Gunma Nakanojo Town First trial of robbery and murder case Defendant pleads not guilty Maebashi District Court
2023-10-18 19:04:00
The first trial of a 33-year-old defendant accused of robbery and murder for killing a woman he called through SNS three years ago by throwing her off a bridge into a river in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture, was held at Maebashi District Court. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the robbery-murder charge, saying it was a mistake.
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New green cars unveiled on JR Chuo Line rapid trains to be introduced after the end of next fiscal year
2023-10-18 19:04:00
In an effort to capture the new demand for people who want to commute by train while seated, JR East will introduce green cars on its Chuo Line rapid trains from the end of next fiscal year, and the new cars have been unveiled.
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NTT West subsidiary's large amount of customer information leaked; 1 million cases could not be identified as the outsourcer
2023-10-18 19:00:00
A former temporary employee who was in charge of operation and maintenance of a call center system at a subsidiary of NTT West Japan had illegally leaked about 9 million pieces of personal information held by local governments and companies, including 1 million pieces of personal information. The company has not been able to identify the outsourcer, and the investigation is ongoing as there may be more local governments involved.
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Tokyo High Court begins second trial seeking compensation from government after Mt. Ontake eruption
2023-10-18 18:52:00
The second trial of a lawsuit in which some bereaved families are seeking compensation from the national government and Nagano Prefecture over the eruption of Mt. Ontake nine years ago, which was the worst volcanic disaster after the war, began on the 18th. "Had the eruption alert level been raised, access could have been restricted and the damage could have been prevented," the petitioner asked for the lawsuit to be granted.
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Dangerous driving resulting in death or injury: Liberal Democratic Party work team's policy for making recommendations aimed at amending the law
2023-10-18 18:34:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's working team to consider the state of the crime of causing death or injury due to dangerous driving will hold its first meeting and compile recommendations to the government with the aim of amending the law, citing the need to make the requirements for applying the crime easier to understand. I have confirmed the policy.
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Playground monorail suddenly stops and is rear-ended by a following vehicle, causing 6 people to complain of pain in Kumamoto
2023-10-18 18:33:00
Shortly after noon on the 18th, a monorail playground equipment suddenly stopped during operation at the Kumamoto City Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and four vehicles following it collided with it. According to police, six adults complained of neck and lower back pain, and police and others are investigating the cause in detail.
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“Personal information leaked due to information disclosure request regarding road cave-in” Resident files suit
2023-10-18 18:32:00
A man living in the city who filed a request for information disclosure regarding a cave-in on a road in Chofu City, Tokyo, which was discovered three years ago, revealed that the city has given his name and other personal information to the company that carried out the tunnel excavation work that is believed to have caused the cave-in. He filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for leaking the information and violating his privacy.
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Two people, 20 and 18, arrested in Utsunomiya “Gunpla robbery and injury incident”
2023-10-18 18:25:00
On the 18th, police arrested two people, a 20-year-old and an 18-year-old, in connection with a September robbery in which plastic models from the popular anime series ``Mobile Suit Gundam'' were stolen from a toy store in Utsunomiya. Police believe that two other people may be involved and are investigating further.
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Massive death of sardines near Amakusa fishing port in Kumamoto Prefecture to investigate cause
2023-10-18 18:18:00
On the morning of the 18th, a large number of dead sardines were found near a fishing port in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and the prefecture and city are proceeding with collection, and the prefecture will investigate the cause.
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Hiroshima suspends school lunch provision, abolishes bidding system for cooking services based solely on price
2023-10-18 18:17:00
In response to the issue in which a company in Hiroshima city stopped providing school lunches and dormitory meals across the country, Hiroshima Prefecture abolished the method of selecting bids for school lunch preparation services based solely on price, and allowed businesses to decide on operational plans. Through interviews with related parties, we learned that the plan is to change to the proposed method.
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New green cars unveiled on JR Chuo Line rapid trains to be introduced after the end of next fiscal year
2023-10-18 18:14:00
In an effort to capture the new demand for people who want to commute by train while seated, JR East will introduce green cars on its Chuo Line rapid trains from the end of next fiscal year, and the new cars have been unveiled.
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The world's fastest 96-year-old grandma
2023-10-18 17:44:00
A 96-year-old woman lives on a remote island in Hiroshima Prefecture. She set her world record in the women's 100 meters at the Masters this year. We approached the secret of the world's fastest speed. (Hiroshima Bureau Photographer Takeishi Tatara)
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Off the coast of Senkaku, Okinawa: Chinese marine research vessel operates in Japan's EEZ; Japan Coast Guard monitors
2023-10-18 17:33:00
On the morning of the 18th, a Chinese marine research vessel was confirmed to be operating in Japan's exclusive economic zone off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters requested it to be halted by radio and is continuing to monitor it. The government appealed to the Chinese government through diplomatic channels to stop the activities.
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Fire at 9-story apartment building in Higashi Ward, Nagoya, 1 person seriously injured
2023-10-18 17:04:00
According to the Nagoya City Fire Department, just before 3 p.m. on the 18th, they received a report of smoke coming from an apartment complex in Sunadabashi, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City. The fire appears to have started in a room on the seventh floor of a nine-story building, and black smoke can be seen rising from the video taken by NHK. According to the fire department, one person was taken to the hospital as a result of this fire, but he was unconscious and in critical condition, and they are currently conducting extinguishing efforts and checking the situation in detail.
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Cat's head found in parking lot, but no body found Chiba
2023-10-18 16:58:00
On the morning of the 18th, a cat's head was found in a parking lot in Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba City. No other parts, such as the torso, have been found, and police are investigating the possibility that someone may have abused the cat.
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Monorail suddenly stops and rear-end collision causes five people to complain of pain at Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden
2023-10-18 16:48:00
Shortly after noon on the 18th, a monorail playground equipment suddenly stopped during operation at a zoo and botanical garden in Kumamoto City, and four vehicles following it collided with it. According to the park, five adults have complained of neck and lower back pain, and police and the park are investigating the incident in detail.
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Chiba Mobara mayor requests countermeasures from prefectural governor due to record heavy rains
2023-10-18 16:42:00
The mayor of Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture, where many homes were flooded during last month's record heavy rains, visited the prefectural office and requested Governor Kumagai to take immediate measures.
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Two people, 20 and 18, arrested in Utsunomiya “Gunpla robbery and injury incident”
2023-10-18 16:35:00
On October 18, police arrested two people, a 20-year-old and an 18-year-old, in connection with a September robbery in which plastic models from the popular anime series ``Mobile Suit Gundam'' were stolen from a toy store in Utsunomiya. Police believe that two other people may be involved and are investigating further.
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Overtourism Government countermeasures Concentrate efforts in model areas
2023-10-18 16:21:00
The government has put together countermeasures to prevent so-called "overtourism," where the concentration of tourists at tourist spots has an impact on the lives of local residents. The plan is to designate around 20 model regions across the country and focus on relieving congestion in public transportation.
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[Explanation] If you get cancer...what is the first thing you should do?
2023-10-18 16:12:00
Cancer is said to affect one in two Japanese people. However, we are no longer in an era where cancer = death. However, if you were diagnosed with cancer, I think many people would say, ``I don't know what to do.'' In this article, commentator Mieko Yoshikawa will explain in detail how to choose a hospital and what to consider when listening to doctors, as well as support centers where you can consult at any time. (Video: 7 minutes 42 seconds)
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Western-style toilets in public elementary and junior high schools in Shimane Prefecture, penetration rate remains at 48%
2023-10-18 16:04:00
While the use of Western-style toilets in public elementary and junior high schools is progressing nationwide, according to a survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the penetration rate in Shimane Prefecture is only 48%, the second lowest of all prefectures in Japan. It's now. Under these circumstances, starting this summer, an elementary school in Matsue City is undergoing renovation work to change the toilet bowls in the school's restrooms from Japanese-style to Western-style.
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Monorail suddenly stops and rear-end collision causes five people to complain of pain at Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden
2023-10-18 15:59:00
On the afternoon of the 18th, there was an accident at Kumamoto City's Zoo and Botanical Garden where one monorail vehicle suddenly stopped while in operation, causing four vehicles following it to collide. At the time, there were a total of 14 people in the five vehicles, including children, and five of these adults were complaining of neck and lower back pain, so police and the park are investigating the cause in detail.
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Smoke erupts from a 9-story apartment building in Higashi Ward, Nagoya; one person may be too late to escape
2023-10-18 15:58:00
According to the Nagoya City Fire Department, just before 3 p.m. on the 18th, they received a report of smoke coming from an apartment complex in Sunadabashi, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City. The fire appears to have started in a room on the seventh floor of a nine-story building, and black smoke can be seen rising from the video taken by NHK. According to the fire department, there is information that one person was unable to escape, so they are conducting fire extinguishing efforts and checking the details of the situation.
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Young executives from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and navies from around the world meet on maritime security topics
2023-10-18 15:53:00
A meeting for young executives from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and navies of various countries, including China, to exchange opinions on the theme of maritime security began on the 18th in Tokyo.
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Newspaper Association Award: NHK reporting team for reporting on abuse in psychiatric hospitals receives awards
2023-10-18 15:26:00
The award ceremony for this year's Newspaper Association Award for outstanding reporting was held on the 18th, and NHK's reporting team and others scooped abuse at psychiatric hospitals in Tokyo and revealed the problems facing mental health care. Awarded.
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Number of patients with SFTS, an infectious disease transmitted by ticks, is at record high due to global warming
2023-10-18 15:24:00
The number of patients with SFTS (Severe Fever Thrombocytopenia Syndrome), an infectious disease caused by a tick-borne virus that causes fever and diarrhea, reached 122 nationwide, the highest number since statistics began. Experts point out the impact of global warming, which is expanding the habitat of ticks.
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Last year's House of Councilors election was ``constitutional'' - Supreme Court holds trial over disparity in one vote
2023-10-18 15:21:00
The Grand Bench of the Supreme Court has ruled that the so-called 1-vote disparity in the House of Councilors election held in July last year was 3.03 times as much as ``constitutional'' and does not violate the Constitution.
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Last year's House of Councilors election was ``constitutional'' - Supreme Court holds trial over disparity in one vote
2023-10-18 15:11:00
The Grand Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the so-called 1-vote disparity in the House of Councilors election held in July last year was up to 3.03 times as ``constitutional'' and did not violate the Constitution. In the rulings of the high courts in various regions, there were 1 case of ``violation of the constitution,'' 8 cases of ``unconstitutionality,'' and 7 cases of ``constitutionality.''
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Keio Line Sakura Josui - Tsutsujigaoka up and down lines resume operation
2023-10-18 15:03:00
According to Keio Electric Railway, due to the fatal accident that occurred at Sengawa Station, service was suspended on the up and down lines between Sakura Josui Station and Tsutsujigaoka Station from 1:08 p.m., but service resumed at 2:34 p.m. did.
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Number of patients with SFTS, an infectious disease transmitted by ticks, is at record high due to global warming
2023-10-18 14:39:00
The number of patients with SFTS (Severe Fever Thrombocytopenia Syndrome), an infectious disease caused by a tick-borne virus that causes fever and diarrhea, reached 122 nationwide, the highest number since statistics began. Experts point out the impact of global warming, which is expanding the habitat of ticks.
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Psychological abuse confirmed again at Sodegaura nursing home in Chiba; verbal abuse directed at residents
2023-10-18 14:37:00
At a special nursing home in Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture, where psychological abuse was confirmed last year, it was once again confirmed that staff members were verbally abusing residents, and the city is requesting improvements. We will periodically dispatch staff to confirm that improvements are being made.
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A woman in her 80s was attacked by a bear in Gunma's Higashiagatsuma town and suffered facial injuries; the prefecture urges caution.
2023-10-18 14:28:00
On the morning of the 18th, a woman in her 80s was attacked by a bear in Higashiazuma Town, Gunma Prefecture, and suffered facial injuries. In the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, there is a poor harvest of acorns for bears to eat before hibernation, and the prefecture is calling for caution as there is a risk that bears will continue to appear in search of food.
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A woman in her 60s suffered approximately 136 million yen in damage due to false investment stories on SNS in Akita
2023-10-18 14:04:00
It has been learned that a woman in her 60s in Akita City was defrauded out of approximately 136 million yen by a group she met on SNS, who told her about false investments and told her that ``you can make money just by putting the money in.'' Ta. This is the largest amount of damage ever caused by a special fraud in Akita Prefecture.
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Elderly woman dies in Toyama city, possibly attacked by bear
2023-10-18 13:59:00
On the night of the 17th, an elderly woman was found dead on the premises of a house on the outskirts of Toyama City, and based on the condition of the body, police are investigating the possibility that the woman living in the house was attacked by a bear.
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Poster in his 40s suspected of insulting former second-generation follower Sayuri Ogawa will be sent to prosecutors
2023-10-18 13:56:00
An investigation has revealed that Kanagawa Prefectural Police sent a document to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of insulting a former second-generation believer who complained of damage caused by the former Unification Church under the name "Sayuri Ogawa" on a video posting site. I found this out through interviews with the people involved.
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Kindai University Kendo club student arrested for assaulting another club member, member died on the 16th
2023-10-18 13:43:00
Investigators have learned that a 21-year-old male university student who is a member of Kindai University's kendo club was arrested this month on suspicion of assaulting and injuring a fellow member of the kendo club. I found this out through an interview. The injured club member was receiving treatment at a hospital, but died on the 16th, and police are investigating the details of the incident.
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Keio Electric Railway: Operation suspended on the up and down lines between Sakurajosui and Tsutsujigaoka
2023-10-18 13:31:00
According to Keio Electric Railway, due to the accident that occurred at Sengawa Station, service will be suspended on the up and down lines between Sakurajosui Station and Tsutsujigaoka Station from 1:08 p.m.
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Tokyo Ogasawara Islands - Record heavy rain on Hahajima, danger of disaster looming
2023-10-18 13:19:00
Due to the front, atmospheric conditions in Tokyo and the Ogasawara Islands were extremely unstable, with 125 millimeters of rain falling on Hahajima Island in the hour leading up to noon. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a ``record-breaking heavy rain warning'' and urged people to ensure safety, as the danger of a disaster is approaching.
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Fukui man in his 70s injured after being attacked by a bear, the first human casualty in the prefecture this year
2023-10-18 12:33:00
On the morning of the 18th, a man in his 70s who was working in a field in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered head injuries. This is the first time this year that human damage has occurred in Fukui Prefecture.
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1 woman killed in house fire in Setagaya, Tokyo
2023-10-18 12:24:00
On the morning of the 18th, there was a fire in a two-story house in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and one woman was rescued, but she was confirmed dead at the scene. As the woman in her 70s who lives in this house has not been able to be contacted, the Metropolitan Police Department is urgently trying to confirm her identity and investigating the cause of the fire.
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Record-breaking heavy rains on Hahajima in Tokyo, danger of disaster looming
2023-10-18 12:11:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 125 millimeters of heavy rain was observed on Hahajima in the Ogasawara Islands in Tokyo in the hour until noon. As the risk of disaster is approaching, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a ``record-breaking heavy rain warning'' and is calling for everyone to ensure safety.
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Prime Minister Kishida meets with Rengo Chairman Yoshino and agrees that “sustainable wage increases are important”
2023-10-18 12:02:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Rengo Chairman Yoshino and agreed that it is important to achieve sustainable wage increases during next year's spring labor union.
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15 children injured in collision between bus and van carrying 32 elementary school students, Kashihara, Nara
2023-10-18 11:59:00
On the morning of the 18th, a sightseeing bus carrying 32 elementary school students and a van collided on a national highway in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, and according to police, 15 children and others were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. That's it.
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Kindai University Kendo club student arrested for assaulting another club member, member died on the 16th
2023-10-18 11:25:00
According to an interview with investigators, a 21-year-old male university student who is a member of Kindai University's kendo club was arrested this month on suspicion of assaulting and injuring a fellow member of the kendo club. Understood. The injured club member was receiving treatment at a hospital, but died on the 16th, and police are investigating the details of the incident.
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16 children injured in collision between bus and van carrying 34 elementary school students, Kashihara, Nara
2023-10-18 11:15:00
On the morning of the 18th, a sightseeing bus carrying 34 elementary school students and a van collided on a national highway in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, and according to police, 16 children had been taken to the hospital with minor injuries. is.
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Bus and truck carrying 34 elementary school students crash, 18 injured in Kashihara, Nara
2023-10-18 09:42:00
On the morning of the 18th, a tourist bus carrying 34 elementary school students collided with a truck on a national highway in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, and according to police, at least 18 people are believed to have sustained minor injuries.
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Three years have passed since a road collapsed in a residential area in Chofu, Tokyo. Residents were relocated and houses were demolished...
2023-10-18 07:42:00
18 days marks three years since a cave-in in a road was discovered in a residential area in Chofu, Tokyo. While progress is being made to repair the loosened ground caused by underground tunnel construction, the appearance of the area has changed as residents have been relocated and houses have been demolished as part of the work. Repairs are expected to take about two years, and the expressway company says it is not foreseeable that work on the underground tunnel around the cave-in site will resume.
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A woman in her 70s bleeds to death in Toyama City, possibly attacked by a bear
2023-10-18 07:37:00
On the night of the 17th, an elderly woman was found dead on the premises of a house in Toyama City, bleeding from her head and face. Police believe that the woman living in the house had been attacked by a bear based on her injuries and other factors. Checking it up.
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2022 House of Councilors election: One vote disparity Today's Supreme Court ruling What is the constitutional ruling?
2023-10-18 06:31:00
On the 18th, the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court will issue a ruling on whether the so-called vote disparity of up to 3.03 times in last July's House of Councilors election violates the Constitution. The rulings of the high courts in each region are divided, and the focus will be on how the Supreme Court will judge the state of disparity and the Diet's efforts to rectify it.
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Nearly 40% of Goto City Fire Department employees on a remote island in Nagasaki have been victims of power harassment
2023-10-18 05:59:00
The only fire station in Goto City, a remote island in Nagasaki Prefecture, conducted a harassment survey of all its employees and found that nearly 40% of them said they had been victims of power harassment. Experts have pointed out that ``measures against power harassment tend to be insufficient in small communities, and we need to change our values.''
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Strengthening support for children under medical care, etc. Addition of compensation for disability welfare services next fiscal year
2023-10-18 05:02:00
In order to establish a system to accept "medical care children" who require sputum suction and artificial respirators on a daily basis, as well as children with severe disabilities, at local nursery schools, the Children and Families Agency will provide disability welfare services next fiscal year. It has been revealed that the government has decided to increase compensation for specialized support for these children to help them adapt to group life.
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NTT West subsidiary's approximately 9 million customer information illegally leaked by former temporary employee
2023-10-18 02:09:00
A subsidiary of NTT West Japan has revealed that a former temporary employee who was in charge of operation and maintenance of its call center system illegally leaked approximately 9 million pieces of customer information over nearly 10 years. The company apologized and said, ``We sincerely apologize,'' as the customer information includes names, addresses, phone numbers, etc.
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Tritium 16 Bq detected in treated water released TEPCO ``No impact on safety''
2023-10-18 01:21:00
Since the second release of treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant began on the 5th of this month, TEPCO has been conducting daily analyzes of surrounding seawater, and the seawater sampled on the 16th has revealed the highest concentration ever. A high tritium level of 16 becquerels per liter was detected. Tritium levels of 10 Bq or higher continue to be detected in the vicinity of the nuclear power plant, but TEPCO explains that this is a level that can be expected if the tidal current weakens, and that there is no impact on safety.
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