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Tochigi: Body found in car; Chiba high school girl suspected of being strangled to death

2023-10-20 22:44:00
On the 19th, the body of a woman was found inside a rental car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture. When police examined the body in detail, they found that she died of suffocation due to pressure on her neck. The victim is believed to be a 15-year-old female high school student living in Chiba Prefecture, and police are working to identify her and are investigating the possibility that she may have been strangled to death.

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Accommodation property files suit against Booking.com over “failure to transfer fees”

2023-10-20 22:40:00
Owners of 11 lodging facilities across the country have filed damages of over 36 million yen to the head office and Japanese branch due to booking.com, a major lodging reservation site headquartered in the Netherlands, not remitting accommodation fees paid by guests. I filed a lawsuit seeking compensation.

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Amagasaki: Girl returned home assaulted; no injuries; man with knife escaped

2023-10-20 22:32:00
On the evening of the 20th, a 7-year-old girl was suddenly assaulted by a man when she returned home from an apartment complex in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The man was armed with a knife, but the girl was not injured, and police are investigating the whereabouts of the man who fled the scene.

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11 members of Nihon University American football club suspected of using marijuana reported at campus meeting in August

2023-10-20 21:42:00
In the incident in which two male members of the Nihon University American Football Club were arrested for concealing marijuana, 11 people including the two members were found to be using marijuana at a campus meeting held in August this year. The minutes obtained by NHK show that there were reports of suspicion. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that illegal drugs were widespread within the department and will investigate the situation further.

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Amagasaki: Girl returned home assaulted; no injuries; man with knife escaped

2023-10-20 21:36:00
On the evening of the 20th, a 7-year-old girl was suddenly assaulted by a man when she returned home from an apartment complex in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The man was armed with a knife, but the girl was not injured, and police are investigating the whereabouts of the man who fled the scene.

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Ennosuke Ichikawa sentenced to 3 years in prison for helping his parents commit suicide

2023-10-20 21:36:00
The first trial of Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who is accused of helping his parents commit suicide by giving them sleeping pills, was held, and Ennosuke admitted to the charges and was told by his mother, ``You died alone.'' He revealed that he was told, ``I can't let you do this.'' Prosecutors asked for a sentence of three years in prison.

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Man arrested for attempting to steal a handgun will not be prosecuted; appropriate medical treatment requested by Fukuoka District Public Prosecutors Office

2023-10-20 21:00:00
In July this year, prosecutors decided not to indict a man in his 30s who was arrested at a police box in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture for allegedly trying to cut a police officer with a box cutter knife, saying, "Give me your gun." I filed a petition with the court to receive medical treatment.

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"Ride sharing" Kanagawa Prefecture starts considering introduction of Miura City

2023-10-20 20:34:00
On the 20th, Kanagawa Prefecture set up a review meeting to introduce ``ride sharing,'' in which ordinary drivers use their own cars to transport people for a fee, in Miura City, where there is concern about a shortage of taxis at night. We held a meeting.

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Shizuoka Prefectural Hospital mixes up patients and causes medical error in prostate removal

2023-10-20 19:34:00
In July of this year, Shizuoka Prefectural General Hospital in Shizuoka City made a medical error in which they mistakenly removed the prostate of a male patient in his 60s who did not have cancer, and the hospital apologized to the patient.

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[Video explanation] Don't be fooled by advertisements impersonating celebrities

2023-10-20 19:30:00
Don't be fooled by fake ads on social media! Don't you think you're seeing more and more advertisements on social media these days with photos of celebrities and claims like ``Good news for those who want to make money! ○○ is holding an investment class''? In fact, it may be a fake advertisement where someone impersonated a celebrity using their photo without permission. Nowadays, there are a lot of victims, and celebrities who have been impersonated are starting to say, "Don't be fooled!" one after another. Remember that there is no easy way to make money, and always carefully assess whether the information on the internet is true. (“Metropolitan Area Network” broadcast on October 20th. Video is 4 minutes and 4 seconds. Cannot be viewed on data broadcast)

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Heat stroke emergency transport in September was the second most common on record, with more than three times the number from the previous year, including in the Kanto region.

2023-10-20 19:26:00
More than 9,000 people were rushed to the hospital due to heat stroke in September, which was a bitterly hot month, the second highest number ever for a September, and in the Kanto and Tohoku regions, the number was more than three times that of the same month the previous year. According to a summary by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, there were cases where

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Osaka High Court begins second trial to determine lost profits of hearing-impaired girl who died in accident

2023-10-20 19:20:00
Regarding compensation for a traffic accident in which a hearing-impaired girl died, her family is demanding that the income she was supposed to earn in the future be calculated based on the average wage of all workers, without taking into account her disability. The second trial of the civil trial began on the 20th at the Osaka High Court. Regarding the first instance ruling that denied the appeal, the bereaved family argued that ``It is discriminatory to make a difference in income based on the presence or absence of a disability.''

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Ennosuke Ichikawa sentenced to 3 years in prison for helping his parents commit suicide

2023-10-20 19:14:00
The first trial of Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who is accused of helping his parents commit suicide by giving them sleeping pills, was held, and Ennosuke admitted to the charges and was told by his mother, ``You died alone.'' He revealed that he was told, ``I can't let you do this.'' Prosecutors asked for a sentence of three years in prison.

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Osaka/Kansai Expo venue construction cost expected to be up to 235 billion yen

2023-10-20 19:10:00
Regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held next year, the Expo Association, which is the organizer, has told the national government, Osaka prefecture and city, etc. that the construction cost for the venue is expected to be up to 235 billion yen, 50 billion yen more than previously. I officially told you. If the current policy of bearing the burden between the national government, Osaka prefecture/city, and the business community continues, the burden on the people will increase even further.

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Personal information of about 50,000 people involved in scholarship consultation at NTT West Japan subsidiary also leaked

2023-10-20 19:06:00
A former temporary employee who was in charge of the operation and maintenance of a call center system at a subsidiary of NTT West illegally leaked about 9 million pieces of personal information, and the Japan Student Services Organization has been accused of illegally leaking about 50,000 pieces of personal information about 50,000 people who consulted about scholarships. announced that their personal information had been leaked.

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Big Motor did not attend hearing, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will issue formal punishment next week

2023-10-20 19:02:00
Regarding the disciplinary policy announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism last week regarding Big Motor's fraudulent insurance claims, a hearing was held on the 20th to hear the company's opinion, but the company did not attend. was. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism says it has no objections to the disposal policy and plans to formally dispose of it next week.

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Tweezers stuck in child's eyelid at nursery school, causing serious injury in Yamagata Village, Nagano

2023-10-20 18:46:00
This month, it was discovered that a 6-year-old child at a nursery school in Yamagata Village, Nagano Prefecture, had been holding a pair of tweezers that stuck in his right eyelid, causing a serious injury that caused bleeding inside his brain.

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Strong cold air into the 22nd, snow expected at high altitudes in Kanto-Koshin

2023-10-20 18:28:00
From the afternoon of the 21st to the 22nd, due to the strong cold air flowing in for this time of year, snow is expected to accumulate even in flat areas in Hokkaido, and snow is expected to fall in high altitude areas of Tohoku and Kanto-Koshin. When going out to see autumn leaves or go mountain climbing, be sure to check the latest weather information and take measures to protect yourself from the cold and prepare for snow.

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Tochigi: Body found in car; Chiba high school girl suspected of being strangled to death

2023-10-20 18:25:00
On the 19th, the body of a woman was found inside a rental car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture. When police examined the body in detail, they found that she died of suffocation due to pressure on her neck. The victim is believed to be a 15-year-old female high school student living in Chiba Prefecture, and police are working to identify her and are investigating the possibility that she may have been strangled to death.

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11 members of Nihon University American football club suspected of using marijuana reported at campus meeting in August

2023-10-20 18:24:00
In the incident in which two male members of the Nihon University American Football Club were arrested for concealing marijuana, 11 people including the two members were found to be using marijuana at a campus meeting held in August this year. The minutes obtained by NHK show that there were reports of suspicion. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that illegal drugs were widespread within the department and will investigate the situation further.

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Influenza patients: 11.07 per medical institution, exceeding advisory standards

2023-10-20 18:20:00
Regarding the status of the influenza epidemic, the number of patients reported by medical institutions nationwide in the week ending on the 15th of this month was 11.07 per medical institution, which is the standard for each local government to issue an influenza "advisory". There are now over 10 people.

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Big Motor did not attend hearing, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will issue formal punishment next week

2023-10-20 18:11:00
Regarding the disciplinary policy announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism last week regarding Big Motor's fraudulent insurance claims, a hearing was held on the 20th to hear the company's opinion, but the company did not attend. was. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism says it has no objections to the disposal policy and plans to formally dispose of it next week.

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Improving the communications environment for public schools: Excessive grant of over 250 million yen in government subsidies

2023-10-20 17:59:00
As a result of the Board of Audit's investigation into the government subsidy used to improve the communications environment in public schools as part of the ``GIGA School Initiative,'' which provides each child with a tablet device, etc., the Board of Audit found that 200 million yen. It was discovered that over 50 million yen had been excessively granted.

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Fire at home in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima; 1 person dead; unable to contact resident couple

2023-10-20 17:58:00
On the afternoon of the 20th, there was a fire at a house in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, and one person was found dead in the ashes. After the fire, the couple in their 80s who lived in the house could not be contacted, and the police and fire department are currently investigating the cause of the fire.

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Earthquake early warning delayed by up to 13 seconds due to observation network construction Wakayama-Kochi

2023-10-20 17:43:00
Due to construction work being carried out to expand the observation network for seismic activity in the Nankai Trough, an "earthquake early warning" will be issued if an earthquake occurs offshore from Wakayama Prefecture to Kochi Prefecture for approximately one month starting October 25th. may be delayed by up to 13 seconds, the Japan Meteorological Agency warns.

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Police and city conduct first joint training assuming “bears appear in residential areas” Aomori Hirosaki

2023-10-20 17:39:00
In response to a series of reports of damage and sightings caused by bears, the first joint training exercise between the police and government was held in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, based on the assumption that a bear had appeared in a residential area.

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Ennosuke Ichikawa sentenced to 3 years in prison for helping his parents commit suicide

2023-10-20 17:23:00
The first trial of Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who is accused of helping his parents commit suicide by giving them sleeping pills, was held at the Tokyo District Court. Ennosuke admitted to the charges and said, ``I have been worried and worried.'' As I thought about it, I started going into a negative spiral." Prosecutors asked for a sentence of three years in prison.

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EXILE members appeal to high school students about the dangers of working part-time jobs in the dark, Hachioji, Tokyo

2023-10-20 17:17:00
In an effort to prevent young people from becoming involved in so-called "dark part-time jobs" and becoming complicit in crimes, an event was held at a high school in Hachioji, Tokyo to educate people about the dangers of working part-time jobs.

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Fundraising activities for "Palestinian Emergency Relief" at one of Japan's largest mosques

2023-10-20 17:05:00
As the armed conflict between the Israeli army and Hamas continues, one of Japan's largest mosques in Tokyo is holding a fundraiser to support injured and evacuated people in Palestine during Friday prayers. Ta.

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School is not a place you go to risk your life.

2023-10-20 16:51:00
What should you do if your child suddenly says, ``I don't want to go to school?'' On the way home after being forced to take her to school. Child unconsciously walks in front of a car at a red light... ``There's no shame in a child not wanting to go to school.'' ``School is not a place to risk your life.'' A mother plans a free school for her child on her own. has been launched. (Yamaguchi Broadcasting Station video production Yuzuki Ichimoto)

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U.S. man found not guilty for murdering wife in Tokyo family court Tokyo District Court

2023-10-20 16:48:00
Four years ago, at a family court in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo, the Tokyo District Court ruled that an American defendant who was accused of killing his wife by slashing her with a knife while they were in the midst of divorce mediation was incapable of responsibility due to delusions and auditory hallucinations. I found that he was not guilty and acquitted me.

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Bears appear in Akita and can be seen almost all day on cameras taken from fixed points in chestnut trees

2023-10-20 16:44:00
In Akita Prefecture, bears have been making their way into urban areas in search of food, causing damage to people one after another.However, on the 16th of this month, a camera set up by NHK toward a chestnut tree in Akita City showed bears showing up almost all day long on the 16th of this month. The bear was seen climbing trees and eating chestnuts. Akita Prefecture is calling on people to take measures to prevent damage, such as cutting down chestnut and persimmon trees that will not be harvested.

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Bear appearances in Toyama Prefecture have already increased to 132 cases in October, six times as many as last year (as of October 19th)

2023-10-20 16:42:00
This year in Toyama Prefecture, the number of bears descending to the plains in search of food is rapidly increasing due to the poor harvest of beech and other trees.

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Accommodation property files suit against Booking.com over “failure to transfer fees”

2023-10-20 16:29:00
Owners of 11 lodging facilities across the country have filed damages of over 36 million yen to the head office and Japanese branch due to booking.com, a major lodging reservation site headquartered in the Netherlands, not remitting accommodation fees paid by guests. I filed a lawsuit seeking compensation.

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Ministry of the Environment releases treated water “Tritium concentration falls below detection limit for 7th time”

2023-10-20 16:25:00
Regarding the results of the seventh seawater monitoring conducted by the Ministry of the Environment after the release of treated water from the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, the Ministry of the Environment announced on the 20th that the results of the seventh round of seawater monitoring conducted by the Ministry of the Environment were as follows: It was announced that the concentration of tritium was below the lower limit of detection.

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``Departing for the battlefield'' 80th anniversary of students' departure to the battlefield - Display of letters and belongings left behind

2023-10-20 16:18:00
On the 21st, it will be 80 years since the send-off party for students who went to war in the Pacific War was held, and a special exhibition will be held in Tokyo collecting letters and belongings of students who died in battle. It started with

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Halloween at Ibaraki Taiga filming location Children stroll through Edo town in costumes

2023-10-20 15:38:00
An event was held at a filming facility in Tsukubamirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture, which has a set that recreates a townscape from the Edo period and elsewhere, where children dressed up in Halloween costumes and strolled around.

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Ennosuke Ichikawa sentenced to 3 years in prison for helping his parents commit suicide

2023-10-20 15:37:00
The first trial of Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who is accused of helping his parents commit suicide by taking sleeping pills, was held at the Tokyo District Court. I acknowledged the content. Prosecutors asked for a sentence of three years in prison. We will keep you updated on the trial starting at 1:30 p.m.

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A giant eel with a total length of over 1m is on display

2023-10-20 15:25:00
A giant Japanese eel, measuring 1 meter and 10 centimeters in length, was caught at a dam in Shimane Prefecture and is on display at an aquarium in Izumo City.

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Former Self-Defense Forces official who complained of sexual assault was insulted online; Defense Minister Kihara ``will be dealt with strictly''

2023-10-20 15:23:00
Regarding the summary indictment this month of a 41-year-old Self-Defense Forces officer accused of insulting a former female Ground Self-Defense Forces officer on the Internet, who claimed that she had been sexually assaulted by multiple members, Defense Minister Kihara said, ``It is truly regrettable and we will take this action seriously.'' "We will deal with it," he said, indicating his intention to accelerate anti-harassment measures.

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If Hanshin decides to advance to the Japan Series, 700 Osaka Prefectural Police will be on alert

2023-10-20 15:12:00
If the Hanshin Tigers win or draw in the game on the night of the 20th, they will advance to the Japan Series for the first time in nine years. If a decision is made, Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters has decided to deploy around 700 people on alert, as it is expected that there will be crowds of fans and others in Dotonbori, Minami, Osaka.

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Educational company recommended to Financial Services Agency for inappropriate accounting; Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission

2023-10-20 15:02:00
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission has ordered financial penalties to be imposed on an education-related company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Growth Market for repeatedly performing inappropriate accounting procedures such as overstating sales. Interviews with people involved revealed that they have decided to make a recommendation to the agency.

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Ennosuke Ichikawa sentenced to 3 years in prison for helping his parents commit suicide

2023-10-20 14:58:00
The first trial of Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who is accused of helping his parents commit suicide by taking sleeping pills, was held at the Tokyo District Court. I acknowledged the content. Prosecutors asked for a sentence of three years in prison. We will keep you updated on the trial starting at 1:30 p.m.

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Unveiling of large votive tablets at Nagano Onbashira Festival, created by local students

2023-10-20 14:57:00
Last year, students in Nagano completed a large ema drawn by students in the city to preserve for posterity the Onbashira Festival, which was held at a shrine in Nagano for the first time in 24 years, and it was unveiled at the Prefectural Museum of Art.

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U.S. man found not guilty for murdering wife in Tokyo family court Tokyo District Court

2023-10-20 14:49:00
Four years ago, the Tokyo District Court handed down a verdict of not guilty to an American national who was accused of killing his wife by slashing her with a knife while they were in the midst of divorce mediation at a family court in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo.

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Suspect in Hiroshima body destruction and abandonment incident to be rearrested on suspicion of killing man

2023-10-20 14:45:00
A 31-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly mutilating the body of a 70-year-old male acquaintance in a house in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, and discarding parts of it in the sea.The suspect was identified based on the condition of the body and his statement. According to interviews with investigators, the police have decided to re-arrest the man on suspicion of killing a man at his residence soon.

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Former Shizuoka prefectural assemblyman will be sent to prosecutors for repeatedly driving without a license

2023-10-20 13:55:00
In August this year, former Shizuoka Prefectural Assembly member Shinju Nakayama, who resigned as a member of the Shizuoka Prefectural Assembly for repeatedly driving without a license in Shizuoka City, was referred to the police on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Act.

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[Breaking News] Defendant Ennosuke Ichikawa: ``There is no mistake'' Tokyo District Court

2023-10-20 13:53:00
The first trial of Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who is accused of helping his parents commit suicide by taking sleeping pills, was held at the Tokyo District Court. I acknowledged the content. We will keep you updated on the trial starting at 1:30 p.m.

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Toyama: ``Bear in my garden'' reported - scratch marks on a tree in the garden

2023-10-20 13:16:00
On the morning of the 20th, a resident in Toyama City reported to the police that there was a bear in his garden. When police and local hunting associations rushed to the scene, they found traces of a bear scratching a persimmon tree in the garden of a residence, so police are patrolling the area and warning residents.

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Brown bear sightings in Hokkaido 3.5 times more than last year due to acorn crop failure

2023-10-20 12:56:00
A Hokkaido survey has revealed that acorns, which are food for brown bears, are in short supply throughout Hokkaido this year. The number of brown bear sightings in September has increased by 3.5 times compared to the same period last year, and Hokkaido is warning people to be careful as there is a growing risk of brown bears coming into human living areas in search of food.

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An elementary school in Fukaura Town, Aomori may have been damaged by a gust of wind that broke the windows of the school building.

2023-10-20 12:45:00
Early on the morning of the 20th, at an elementary school in Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture, the windows of the school building were broken, and pieces of the roof of an adjacent building were found scattered nearby. The town's Board of Education has temporarily closed the school and is investigating the situation, saying that the damage appears to have been caused by gusts of wind such as a tornado. There were no injuries.

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Tochigi woman's body found in car; investigation into possible connections between two high school girls living in Chiba Prefecture

2023-10-20 12:43:00
On the 19th, a woman was found dead inside a rental car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture. According to interviews with investigators, the victim is believed to be a 15-year-old female high school student living in Chiba Prefecture. The rental car that the arrested suspect was driving had been rented a few days earlier, and police are working to identify the suspect and investigating the contact between the two.

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Start accepting applications for subsidies for companies working to address the “annual income barrier”

2023-10-20 12:40:00
On the 20th, the government began accepting applications for subsidies aimed at companies working to prevent their employees' take-home pay from decreasing even if they exceed the ``1.06 million yen barrier'' as a measure against the so-called ``annual income barrier.'' announced.

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Train and light truck collide at JR Hachiko Line railroad crossing, no injuries Saitama

2023-10-20 12:26:00
On the morning of the 20th, a train and a light truck collided at a railroad crossing on the JR Hachiko Line in Ogawa-cho, Saitama Prefecture. There were no injuries as the driver of the light truck got out of the vehicle, and police and JR are currently investigating the situation in detail.

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Ritsumeikan and Meiji Restoration: Former Unification Church property preservation bills each submitted to the Diet

2023-10-20 12:24:00
In response to the problems surrounding the former Unification Church, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party each submitted bills to the Diet to preserve the church's assets in order to provide relief to victims.

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Over 1,000 people line up for defendant Ennosuke Ichikawa's first trial at 1:30 p.m. Tokyo District Court

2023-10-20 12:04:00
The first trial of Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who is accused of helping his parents commit suicide by giving them sleeping pills, will be held at the Tokyo District Court on the afternoon of the 20th. Many people attended the hearing ticket lottery held in the morning, and what was said in the courtroom was the focus of attention. We will keep you updated on the trial starting at 1:30 p.m.

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Two men in their 20s arrested for allegedly hiding at a precious metals store until it closed and stealing

2023-10-20 11:58:00
In April this year, two people in their 20s were arrested for stealing rings and other items worth approximately 24 million yen from a jewelry store in a large commercial facility in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is believed that the two entered the facility during business hours and remained hidden until it closed, looking for an opportunity to steal, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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Ritsumeikan and Meiji Restoration: Former Unification Church property preservation bills each submitted to the Diet

2023-10-20 11:44:00
In response to the problems surrounding the former Unification Church, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party each submitted bills to the Diet to preserve the church's assets in order to provide relief to victims.

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Manga artist Takashi Yanase model for next spring's morning drama "Anpan"

2023-10-20 11:28:00
The NHK TV drama series, which will be aired from the spring of next year, is based on Takashi Yanase, a manga artist known as the author of "Anpanman," and the protagonist is timid and lacks self-confidence, and his wife, who continues to encourage him with her innate energy for action. The story was decided to be ``Anpan,'' which depicts the story of how the characters arrive at ``Anpanman.''

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Starting salaries for national civil servants to be raised by more than 10,000 yen for the first time in 33 years

2023-10-20 11:23:00
Regarding salaries for national civil servants this fiscal year, the government has decided to raise the starting salaries of both university and high school graduates by more than 10,000 yen, as well as raise monthly salaries and bonuses, in line with the recommendation of the National Personnel Authority. This is the first time in 33 years that the starting salaries of both university and high school graduates have been raised by more than 10,000 yen.

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Aga Town, Niigata A man in his 60s was attacked by a bear and his injuries were not life-threatening.

2023-10-20 10:33:00
On the night of the 19th, a man in his 60s was attacked by a bear in a mountain village in Aga Town, Niigata Prefecture, sustaining injuries to his face and arms. There are no life-threatening injuries.

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Tochigi: Woman's body found inside a car. Possibly a 15-year-old female high school student living in Chiba Prefecture.

2023-10-20 08:44:00
On the 19th, a woman was found dead inside a car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture. Investigators believe that the victim was a 15-year-old female high school student living in Chiba Prefecture, based on the belongings left inside the car. I found this out through an interview with. Police are investigating the case because they believe the 28-year-old suspect, who was arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body, may have knowledge of the circumstances of the death.

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High concentration of PFAS detected in blood of Shizuoka chemical factory employee

2023-10-20 07:29:00
At the time, it was discovered that high concentrations of PFAS were detected in the blood of employees at a chemical factory in Shizuoka City that had previously used PFAS, an organic fluorine compound known to be harmful. This was revealed in an internal document prepared by the parent company. Some people have levels that are more than 400 times higher than those considered to pose a health risk in the United States.

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Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa's first trial today at Tokyo District Court

2023-10-20 05:54:00
The first trial of Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who is accused of helping his parents commit suicide by giving them sleeping pills, will be held at the Tokyo District Court on the 20th. Defendant Ennosuke is expected to admit to the charges, and attention will be focused on what he will say about his motives and circumstances.

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Tochigi: Woman's body found inside car, strangulation marks on neck

2023-10-20 05:50:00
On the 19th, a 28-year-old suspect was arrested after a woman's body was found inside a car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture. Investigators found that there were strangulation marks on the woman's neck. I learned this from the interview. Police are working to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death, as well as investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

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NTT West subsidiary information leakage Approximately 4 million pieces of customer information belong to companies in Okayama Prefecture

2023-10-20 05:17:00
A former temporary employee who was in charge of operation and maintenance of a call center system at a subsidiary of NTT West Japan illegally leaked about 9 million pieces of personal information from local governments and companies, of which about 4 million pieces belonged to companies in Okayama Prefecture. It turned out that it was customer information. This is believed to be the largest number of incidents, and the Okayama Prefectural Police Headquarters has begun an investigation on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act.

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Aga Town, Niigata A man in his 60s was attacked by a bear, injured and taken to hospital

2023-10-20 02:09:00
On the night of the 19th, a man in his 60s was attacked by a bear in a mountain village in Aga Town, Niigata Prefecture, sustaining injuries to his face and arms. The man was reportedly conscious when he was taken to the hospital.

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Passengers sprayed spray on Hankyu Kobe Line train, causing sore throats for five people

2023-10-20 00:50:00
On the night of the 19th, a male passenger in his 30s sprayed what appeared to be pepper spray inside a Hankyu Kobe Line train traveling from Osaka City to Hyogo Prefecture, leaving five women riding in the same train with sore throats. appealed. All injuries are said to be minor. Police have taken custody of the male passenger and are investigating the details of the incident.

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Today is ``Prevention of Bedsores Day.'' Preventive measures can be taken to prevent severe cases that can lead to death.

2023-10-20 00:05:00
October 20th is "Bedsore Prevention Day" designated by the academic society. The academic society calls for prevention and early detection of bedsores, as they can become life-threatening if left untreated and worsen.

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Empress Empress 89th birthday today

2023-10-20 00:02:00
The Empress celebrated her 89th birthday on the 20th.

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