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JR Chikuhi Line train and car collide, man in car dies, 2 train passengers transported

2023-10-21 21:39:00
On the evening of the 21st, there was a collision between a train and a car at a railroad crossing on the JR Chikuhi Line in Fukuoka City, and according to police, the man driving the car died. Additionally, two women on the train felt unwell and were taken to the hospital, but none of the approximately 500 passengers and crew were injured.

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JR Chikuhi Line train and car collide, man in the car is in critical condition, two passengers on the train were also transported

2023-10-21 19:47:00
On the evening of the 21st, there was an accident where a train and a car collided at a railroad crossing on the JR Chikuhi Line in Fukuoka City. According to the fire department, the man driving the car was unconscious and in critical condition, and two passengers on the train were injured. is said to have been taken to the hospital.

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Tornado or other gusts may occur in eastern Toyama Prefecture; roof tiles scattered in Kurobe

2023-10-21 19:35:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning at 4:21 p.m., saying that gusts of wind such as a tornado are believed to have occurred in eastern Toyama Prefecture.

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Tochigi: Female body found in car, identified as 15-year-old female high school student from Chiba

2023-10-21 19:34:00
On the 19th, the body of a woman was found inside a car in Kamimikawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and the woman was confirmed to be a 15-year-old female high school student living in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. Police have arrested a 28-year-old suspect for abandoning the body, and are investigating the suspect as the high school girl was strangled to death.

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More than 2.3 million users of "NauNau" can now view location information from outside

2023-10-21 19:25:00
It has been revealed that the location information sharing app NauNau, which is popular among the younger generation, had at one point made the location information and chats of at least 2 million users viewable from outside. The company acknowledged the facts, temporarily suspended the app's service from the 21st, and announced that it would conduct an investigation by a third-party organization.

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Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan announces his intention not to run in the next House of Representatives election

2023-10-21 19:21:00
Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan announced in an interview with NHK that he does not intend to run in the next House of Representatives election.

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By tomorrow morning, there will be snow in Tohoku and Kanto-Koshin areas at high altitudes.

2023-10-21 19:09:00
Due to the winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution and cold air in the upper atmosphere, snow is falling mainly in the mountains on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern and eastern Japan. By the morning of the 22nd, snow is expected to accumulate on the flatlands of Hokkaido, as well as in high altitude areas of Tohoku and Kanto-Koshin, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the impact on traffic.

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“NauNau” has more than 2 million users, location information etc. can be viewed from outside

2023-10-21 19:07:00
It has been revealed that the location information sharing app NauNau, which is popular among the younger generation, had at one point made the location information and chats of at least 2 million users viewable from outside. The company acknowledged the facts, temporarily suspended the app's service from the 21st, and announced that it would conduct an investigation by a third-party organization.

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JR Chikuhi Line train and car collide, man in car is in critical condition, train passengers also injured

2023-10-21 18:50:00
According to the police and JR, just after 5:30 pm on the 21st, there was an accident where a train and a car collided at a railroad crossing near Imajuku Station on the JR Chikuhi Line in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City.

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Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Nishimura visits Miyagi for the first time after releasing treated water “Immediately implement emergency support measures”

2023-10-21 18:49:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura visited Miyagi Prefecture for the first time after the release of treated water from the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, and emphasized the intention to promptly implement emergency support measures for fisheries businesses to counter rumors and other measures. Did.

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First snowfall in the Hakkoda Mountains Observed 2 days later than normal and 15 days later than last year Aomori

2023-10-21 18:36:00
The Aomori Local Meteorological Observatory announced on the 21st that the first snowfall was observed in the Hakkoda Mountains. The observation was 2 days later than normal and 15 days later than last year. According to the weather observatory, strong cold air is flowing into the skies above Aomori Prefecture, and at Sukayu, which is nearly 900 meters above sea level, 2 centimeters of snow was observed at 10 a.m.

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Families of identified missing persons hold large-scale gathering in Tokyo “We want a solution as soon as possible”

2023-10-21 17:35:00
Families of the missing people, who cannot rule out the possibility that they were abducted by North Korea, held a large rally in Tokyo, demanding a quick resolution and support from public opinion.

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Tochigi: Female body found in car, identified as 15-year-old female high school student from Chiba

2023-10-21 17:28:00
On the 19th, the body of a woman was found inside a rental car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture.As a result of the police's efforts to identify the woman, the woman was confirmed to be a 15-year-old female high school student living in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. It is known that she died of suffocation due to pressure on her neck, and police are investigating the possibility that the high school girl may have been strangled to death. Police have arrested a 28-year-old suspect in this incident on suspicion of abandoning the body.

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Chiba Shirai Fire at a scrap wood storage site. Black smoke rose briefly, but the fire was extinguished after about 5 hours.

2023-10-21 17:24:00
Just before 10 a.m. on the 21st, a fire broke out at a waste materials storage site in Shirai City, Chiba Prefecture, and black smoke rose into the air for a time, but it was extinguished approximately five hours later.

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More than 500 people suffered food poisoning; president of ekiben maker Yoshidaya apologizes Aomori Hachinohe

2023-10-21 17:22:00
On the 21st, the president of the manufacturer held his first press conference in response to the issue in which more than 500 people across the country were confirmed to have food poisoning after eating bento boxes from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. He apologized for causing health damage to many people.

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Tornado-like gusts may occur in eastern Toyama Prefecture; tornado warning announced Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-10-21 16:34:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning at 4:21 p.m., saying that gusts of wind such as a tornado are believed to have occurred in eastern Toyama Prefecture.

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Approximately 100 poisonous redback spiders found at elementary school; sports day postponed in Oita

2023-10-21 15:21:00
Approximately 100 poisonous redback spiders were found at an elementary school in Oita City, and the school postponed its sports day on the 21st. The city has decided to investigate and exterminate the insects, including areas around schools.

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A 400m long bench is being repainted by locals in Obihiro, Hokkaido

2023-10-21 14:41:00
A 400 meter long bench in Obihiro, Hokkaido, which was once recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the ``longest bench in the world,'' has been repainted.

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Tochigi: Woman's body found in car; three or more smartphones found inside the car

2023-10-21 12:25:00
On the 19th, a 28-year-old suspect was arrested after a woman was found dead inside a rental car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture. According to interviews with investigators, three or more smartphones were found inside the car. I did. Police are investigating whether there is any information linking the woman to the suspect by analyzing communication records.

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Keikyu Airport Line Keikyu Kamata - Haneda Airport operation resumed on up and down lines

2023-10-21 12:08:00
The Keikyu Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Keikyu Kamata Station and Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and 2 Station due to an accident that occurred at Otorii Station in Ota Ward, Tokyo. We have resumed.

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Yoshidaya holds first press conference regarding bento food poisoning issue; president apologizes and explains the circumstances

2023-10-21 12:01:00
On the 21st, the president of the manufacturer held his first press conference in response to the issue in which more than 500 people who ate bento boxes from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, complained of feeling unwell, and more than 500 people were confirmed to have food poisoning. We apologized for causing health damage to many people.

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Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan announces his intention not to run in the next House of Representatives election

2023-10-21 11:55:00
Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan announced in an interview with NHK that he does not intend to run in the next House of Representatives election.

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Keikyu Airport Line Keikyu Kamata - Haneda Airport Operation suspended on up and down lines

2023-10-21 11:38:00
The Keikyu Line has been suspended from around 10:44 a.m. on the up and down lines between Keikyu Kamata Station and Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and 2 Station due to a fatal accident that occurred at Otorii Station in Ota Ward, Tokyo. I'm putting it off.

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Chiba Shirai Fire at scrap wood yard; black smoke rises and firefighting efforts continue; 1 person injured

2023-10-21 11:15:00
At around 10 a.m. on the 21st, a fire broke out at a waste materials storage site in Shirai City, Chiba Prefecture, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing.

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Yoshidaya holds first press conference regarding bento food poisoning issue; president apologizes and explains the circumstances

2023-10-21 11:00:00
Yoshidaya, a bento manufacturer based in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, has been banned from business by the public health center after a number of people complained of feeling unwell after eating bento boxes, and more than 500 people across the country were confirmed to have food poisoning. held its first press conference on the 21st. A press conference was held at a hotel in Hachinohe City from 10 a.m., where President Hiroki Yoshida apologized and explained the circumstances surrounding the food poisoning outbreak.

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Yoshidaya holds first press conference regarding bento food poisoning issue; president apologizes and explains the circumstances

2023-10-21 10:11:00
Yoshidaya, a bento manufacturer based in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, has been banned from business by the public health center after a number of people complained of feeling unwell after eating bento boxes, and more than 500 people across the country were confirmed to have suffered from food poisoning. held its first press conference on the 21st. A press conference was held at a hotel in Hachinohe City from 10 a.m., where President Hiroki Yoshida apologized and explained the circumstances surrounding the food poisoning outbreak.

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83 Japanese and other people departing from Israel arrive at Haneda Airport by Self-Defense Force plane

2023-10-21 08:28:00
A Self-Defense Force plane carrying 83 people, including Japanese and Korean nationals, arrived at Haneda Airport in the early hours of the 21st.

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Okayama Maniwa Man dies after getting caught in a danjiri during a traditional event

2023-10-21 08:07:00
On the night of the 20th, a 23-year-old man who was participating in the ``Fighting Danjiri,'' a traditional event in which Danjiri danjiri are thrown against each other, was held in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, and died after being crushed by a danjiri.

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Family members of Karuizawa bus accident exchange opinions with government on “stricter standards for driver’s license renewal”

2023-10-21 07:48:00
On the 20th, the bereaved families of the bus accident in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, in which 15 people, including university students, died, visited the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to exchange opinions with officials and discuss the standards for renewing driver's licenses for bus drivers. I once again called for stricter measures.

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“Pumice” found near Torishima; Japan Coast Guard calls for caution; source unknown

2023-10-21 05:48:00
Something that looks like pumice was found floating in the sea near Torishima in the Izu Islands, and the Japan Coast Guard is calling on ships passing nearby to be careful. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the source is unknown.

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Seven people receive the Order of Culture, including Kyogen master Mansaku Nomura and author Nanao Shiono.

2023-10-21 05:38:00
Seven people have been selected as this year's recipients of the Order of Culture, including Kyogen performer Mansaku Nomura and writer Nanao Shiono. In addition, 20 people, including actor Kinya Kitaoji, were selected as Persons of Cultural Merit.

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Tochigi: Woman whose body was found in a car died somewhere else. Was she put in the car?

2023-10-21 05:07:00
On the 19th, a woman was found dead inside a rental car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture. When police investigated the rental car in detail, they found no signs of a struggle, according to interviews with investigators. Ta. Police are investigating the possibility that the woman died somewhere else and was taken into the car.

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

2023-10-21 03:10:00
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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