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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress watch Kabuki at the National Theater, which is currently closed due to deterioration.

2023-10-23 22:32:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress watched a Kabuki performance at Tokyo's National Theater, which will close at the end of October after 57 years of history due to deterioration and being rebuilt.

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Unidentified 26-year-old man descends the mountain on his own in the Northern Alps; search continues for the other man

2023-10-23 22:21:00
One of the two people from Tokyo who went missing after entering the Northern Alps from the trailhead in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture on the 18th of this month, was a 26-year-old self-employed man from Setagaya Ward who descended the mountain on his own on the night of the 23rd. It turned out that he was protected by the police. There are no injuries and he is able to speak. Police will continue to search for the whereabouts of a 23-year-old male university student from Inagi City who was climbing with this man.

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150 people at two elementary schools in Saitama complain of feeling unwell after overnight event; food poisoning?

2023-10-23 22:12:00
In mid-October, two elementary schools in Saitama City stayed at a hotel in Fukushima Prefecture for a nature experience event, and so far more than 150 children and teachers have complained of feeling unwell, and the Saitama City Public Health Center has issued a mass emergency response. We believe the cause may be food poisoning and are investigating the cause.

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Fire at high school gymnasium in Nagoya, no injuries, investigation into cause of fire

2023-10-23 22:09:00
On the night of the 23rd, a fire broke out in a high school gymnasium in Nagoya City, and although the fire has been brought under control, firefighting efforts are still ongoing. According to the fire department, so far no one has been injured or had to escape.

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Unprecedented decision to not provide full amount of government subsidies to Nihon universities for three consecutive years

2023-10-23 22:06:00
On the 23rd, an organization affiliated with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology decided to forego all state subsidies for this fiscal year for Nihon University, where two members of the American football club were arrested in a drug case. Nihon University has not been receiving grants for two years due to the tax evasion incident of the former president, and this is an unusual situation in which they have not received grants for three consecutive years.

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Toyama: Man attacked by bear on residential property and transported to hospital; one bear exterminated at scene

2023-10-23 22:03:00
Just before 3 p.m. on the 23rd, a 72-year-old man was attacked by a bear in a barn on the premises of a residence in Anyoji, Toyama City, sustaining serious injuries to his face and legs. One adult bear was exterminated at the scene on the evening of the 23rd, but police are still calling for vigilance as the bear continues to appear one after another.

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Unidentified 26-year-old man descends the mountain on his own in the Northern Alps; search continues for the other man

2023-10-23 21:56:00
According to the police, one of the two people from Tokyo who went missing after entering the Northern Alps from the trailhead in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture on the 18th of this month, is a 26-year-old self-employed man from Setagaya Ward who was arrested on the night of the 23rd. It was learned that he had descended the mountain on his own and was given police protection. There are no injuries and he is able to speak. Police will continue to search for the whereabouts of a 23-year-old male university student from Inagi City who was climbing with this man.

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Draft of new economic measures revealed Gasoline subsidy to be extended until the end of April next year

2023-10-23 21:48:00
The draft plan for new economic measures that the government will soon formulate has been revealed. As a pillar of measures to combat high prices, subsidies to reduce gasoline prices and measures to reduce the burden of electricity and gas charges will be extended until the end of April next year, and adjustments will be made within the government and ruling party.

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19 years after the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu Earthquake, mourning for victims in areas with severe damage

2023-10-23 21:35:00
The 23rd marks the 19th anniversary of the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu Earthquake, and in the Yamakoshi and Kawaguchi districts of Nagaoka City, which suffered the most damage, residents mourned the victims at the time of the earthquake.

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[Breaking News] Fire spreading in high school gymnasium in Nagoya City

2023-10-23 20:43:00
According to the fire department and police, multiple reports of ``flames and smoke coming out'' were received at the gymnasium of Meijo University High School in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, around 8 p.m. on the 23rd. More than 20 fire trucks and other vehicles were dispatched to extinguish the fire, but the fire is still burning. It is believed that about 10 students were involved in club activities at the time, but so far there have been no injuries or delays in evacuating. The scene is about 3 kilometers northwest of Nagoya Station, in an area surrounded by many residential buildings, and black smoke can be seen rising in the footage taken by NHK cameras. There are railway lines such as the Tokaido Shinkansen in the immediate vicinity, but according to JR Tokai, there is currently no impact on the operation of the Shinkansen or conventional lines.

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Japan Fair Trade Commission launches investigation into Google, suspected of violating antitrust laws

2023-10-23 20:23:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has accused Google, the largest internet search engine, of violating the Antimonopoly Act, alleging that it was unfairly restricting the business of smartphone manufacturers regarding the use of its own app store. It has been announced that a review has begun.

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KyoAni trial: Prosecutors say there is no influence of delusions, asserting defendant's full responsibility

2023-10-23 20:19:00
The trial for the Kyoto Animation arson murder case began on the 23rd as to the criminal responsibility of defendant Shinji Aoba, whose defense has maintained his innocence on the grounds that he lacked the capacity to take responsibility. He argued that the defendant was fully responsible.

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Tokaido Shinkansen operations suspended due to sparks from construction igniting dry grass.

2023-10-23 20:18:00
On the morning of the 23rd, the Tokaido Shinkansen was suspended for nearly two hours due to a fire that broke out along the line in Aichi Prefecture. According to JR Tokai, the cause of the fire was sparks from electrical equipment work being carried out at the site, which ignited dry grass, and they want to take thorough measures to prevent a recurrence in the future.

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Chiba police officer arrested on suspicion of fraudulently using credit card in another person's name

2023-10-23 20:12:00
A 36-year-old police officer at Ichihara Police Station in Chiba Prefecture was arrested on suspicion of fraud for allegedly using a credit card in another person's name to purchase items at a general store.

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IAEA plans to carry out continuous verification of nuclear power plant treated water before the initial survey after release

2023-10-23 19:07:00
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is verifying the safety of plans to release treated water from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, is scheduled to conduct its first investigation since the start of the release on the 24th. We held a press conference and reiterated our commitment to continuing verification.

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Toyama: Man attacked by bear on residential property and transported to hospital; one bear exterminated at scene

2023-10-23 18:52:00
Just before 3 p.m. on the 23rd, a 73-year-old man living in a house in Anyoji, Toyama City was attacked by a bear in a barn on the premises of a house and was taken to the hospital. The extent of his injuries is unknown, but he is said to be conscious. One bear was exterminated at the scene on the evening of the 23rd, but police and others are still calling for vigilance as the bears continue to appear one after another.

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JR Shikoku will make 12 stations unmanned by next spring “to improve operational efficiency”

2023-10-23 18:51:00
JR Shikoku, which continues to face difficult business conditions, has announced that in order to improve operational efficiency, 12 stations with little use will no longer be staffed with station staff from the end of this year until next spring, and the stations will become unstaffed.

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Chiba police officer arrested on suspicion of fraudulent use of credit card in another person's name

2023-10-23 18:41:00
A 36-year-old police officer at Ichihara Police Station in Chiba Prefecture was arrested on suspicion of fraud for allegedly using a credit card in another person's name to purchase items at a general store.

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Demonstration experiment of understanding evacuation center information using digital technology Digital Agency, etc.

2023-10-23 18:29:00
A demonstration experiment in which the Digital Agency and local governments are participating in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to verify whether it is possible to use digital technology to quickly obtain information on evacuation shelters that have been opened over a wide area in the event of a large-scale earthquake. was held.

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A group of thieves caught stealing 45 luxury cars, with damages totaling over 170 million yen

2023-10-23 18:25:00
A group of thieves was arrested for stealing 45 luxury cars in Saitama and Chiba prefectures using a technique known as the ``CAN invader,'' which illegally accessed cars' communication systems. According to the police, the damage amount is over 170 million yen.

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The inside of the rented part of the former Olympic Village “Harumi Flag” is open to the public.

2023-10-23 18:14:00
The Harumi Flag apartment complex on the site of the Olympic village for the Tokyo Olympics has recently been almost completed, and the interior of the rental portion was opened to the press on the 23rd.

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Sawai Pharmaceutical conducts quality confirmation tests using fraudulent methods, issues voluntary recall

2023-10-23 18:11:00
Sawai Pharmaceutical, a major generic pharmaceutical company headquartered in Osaka, has announced that it conducted post-sale quality tests on stomach medicine manufactured at its factory in Kyushu using a fraudulent method that had not been approved by the government. . Since no health hazards have been confirmed to date, the company is proceeding with a voluntary recall of drugs manufactured at this factory.

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Akita prefecture governor will pay 5,000 yen per bear for catching bears

2023-10-23 18:09:00
In light of the continued damage caused by bears in Akita Prefecture, Governor Satake has announced a policy to provide hunters with compensation of 5,000 yen per bear when they capture a bear.

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"If only I had been paid a little more..." Discussion begins in earnest over revision of nursing care fees

2023-10-23 17:49:00
``I felt it was rewarding, but I wish I had been paid a little more...'' These are the words of a man who quit his nursing job in February this year and moved to a different industry. While the number of people needing care continues to increase, nursing care facilities continue to be understaffed. Under these circumstances, full-scale discussions have begun regarding a review of nursing care fees.

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Unprecedented decision to not provide full amount of government subsidies to Nihon universities for three consecutive years

2023-10-23 17:25:00
On the 23rd, an organization affiliated with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology decided to forego all state subsidies for this fiscal year for Nihon University, where two members of the American football club were arrested in a drug case. Nihon University has not been receiving grants for two years due to the tax evasion incident of the former president, and this is an unusual situation in which they have not received grants for three consecutive years.

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Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store “Maintaining department store functions and culture” New management team appointed as Toshima Ward Mayor

2023-10-23 17:19:00
With Sogo and Seibu being sold to an American investment fund, the future development of the flagship store, Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store, is attracting attention, but Miyuki Takagiwa, Mayor of Toshima Ward, Tokyo, is concerned about the new management team and future plans. At the end of the month, they revealed that they had met for the first time since the sale. During the meeting, the management team expressed their intention to maintain the functions and culture of the department store.

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52-year-old professor at Fukuoka University of Education arrested on suspicion of using stimulants; laboratory also searched

2023-10-23 17:18:00
A 52-year-old professor at Fukuoka University of Education in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture was arrested on suspicion of violating the Stimulants Control Act for using stimulants.

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A 73-year-old man was attacked and injured by a bear on the premises of a Toyama residence.

2023-10-23 17:13:00
Just before 3pm on the 23rd, a 73-year-old man was attacked by a bear in a storehouse on the premises of a residence in Anyoji, Toyama City, and was taken to the hospital. The extent of his injuries is unknown, but he is said to be conscious. Police are calling for vigilance as there may still be bears near the scene.

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Unprecedented 3 consecutive years of total non-payment of state subsidies to Nihon Universities

2023-10-23 17:07:00
On the 23rd, an organization affiliated with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology decided to forego all state subsidies for this fiscal year for Nihon University, where two members of the American football club were arrested in a drug case. Nihon University has not been receiving grants for two years due to the tax evasion incident of the former president, and this is an unusual situation in which they have not received grants for three consecutive years. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology grants subsidies to private universities twice each year through affiliated organizations, depending on the number of students. Approximately 9 billion yen was awarded, the second largest amount.

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``Improper grant'' of more than 13 billion yen to maintain rice field function and produce wheat, etc., Board of Audit

2023-10-23 17:03:00
As a result of the Board of Audit's investigation into subsidy projects for farmers who produce crops such as wheat and soybeans while maintaining the functions of rice fields, it was found that some rice fields are practically difficult to use as rice fields, and that necessary yield confirmation is not appropriate. It was discovered that more than 13 billion yen had been awarded to cases that had not yet been made.

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19 years since the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu Earthquake Menu using emergency food for school lunches Ojiya

2023-10-23 16:23:00
The 23rd marks the 19th anniversary of the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu Earthquake, which killed 68 people. In Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, which suffered major damage, menus using emergency food items were provided for school lunches in an effort to raise children's awareness of disaster prevention.

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Mongol Invasion Ships - Wood Found on the Seabed So far, 2 ships have been found off the coast of Matsuura City, Nagasaki

2023-10-23 16:21:00
New wood that appears to be part of a ship has been discovered on the ocean floor off the coast of Matsuura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, where two Mongol invaders' ships that invaded Japan during the Kamakura period were found. According to Matsuura City, which is conducting an investigation, there is a possibility that this may be a third Mongol invasion ship.

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Japan Fair Trade Commission to begin investigation of Google for suspected violation of antitrust law

2023-10-23 16:15:00
When Google, the largest internet search engine, grants app store permission to smartphone manufacturers, it requires them to also include their own search apps and place them prominently on the device screen. The Fair Trade Commission has announced that it will begin an investigation on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act.

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Newspaper deliveries canceled one after another in depopulating mountain regions of Wakayama

2023-10-23 16:14:00
In the mountainous areas of Wakayama Prefecture, where depopulation is progressing, newspaper deliveries are being stopped one after another because it is difficult to secure staff to deliver newspapers.

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Woman crossing the road is hit by a route bus and found unconscious in Sagamihara

2023-10-23 16:03:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a local bus hit a woman who was crossing the road on a prefectural road in Sagamihara City. The woman was unconscious and in critical condition, and police are investigating the details of the accident.

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Man in his 60s injured after being attacked by a bear while working in the field Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture

2023-10-23 15:20:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a man in his 60s who was working in a field in Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to his face and other areas. This year, 53 people were injured in bear attacks in Akita Prefecture, setting a record high.

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Tokaido Shinkansen: Delays of up to 2 hours in some sections

2023-10-23 15:19:00
Due to a fire that broke out along the line in Aichi Prefecture on the morning of the 23rd, operation of the Tokaido Shinkansen was suspended for nearly two hours in some sections. As of 2:30 p.m., there are delays of up to two hours as a result of this.

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Approximately 5,000 swans, the “messengers of winter,” fly to Tsuruoka Pond in Yamagata

2023-10-23 14:38:00
Starting this month, swans, also known as the ``messengers of winter,'' have been flying to a pond in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, and have been gathering around the pond.

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"Dinosaur Sports Day" in front of Fukui Station: Children and adults compete while pretending to be dinosaurs

2023-10-23 13:48:00
A ``Dinosaur Sports Day'' was held in front of JR Fukui Station in Fukui City on the 22nd, where children and adults dressed up as dinosaurs and competed in races and other events.

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Second release of treated water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant completed as planned TEPCO

2023-10-23 13:10:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that the second release of treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, which began on the 5th of this month, was completed as planned just after noon on the 23rd.

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Toei Oedo Line: Reason for suspension of operation: Leakage of electricity flowing through the rails?

2023-10-23 12:57:00
On the Toei Oedo Line, where smoke was detected on the tracks and operations continued to be suspended, an investigation by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation has revealed that the cause appears to be a so-called leakage in the electricity flowing through the rails.

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Search continues for missing university students in the Northern Alps, no clues found

2023-10-23 12:52:00
The search for two male university students from Tokyo who went missing after entering the Northern Alps from a trailhead in Nagano Prefecture continues on the 23rd using helicopters and other equipment. According to police, no clues have been found so far.

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Toyama bear sightings along the Kesamo River, local governments and others call for vigilance

2023-10-23 12:41:00
There have been a number of reports of bear sightings in Toyama Prefecture, including the death of a 79-year-old woman who was apparently attacked by a bear on the premises of a residence in Toyama City on the 17th of this month. On the morning of the 23rd, police received a report that a bear was sighted along the river that runs between Toyama City and Tateyama Town, and local governments are calling for vigilance.

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Tokaido Shinkansen resumes operation

2023-10-23 12:38:00
According to JR Tokai, due to a fire on the slope that occurred in Aichi Prefecture, the Tokaido Shinkansen service was suspended on the outbound section between Tokyo and Nagoya and on the upbound section between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, but at 12:00 p.m. Both vehicles resumed operation in the middle of the month.

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Narcotics Control Department and prosecutors collaborate on support program to prevent drug recidivism

2023-10-23 12:37:00
As the high "recidivism rate" of drug addicts and repeat offenders becomes an issue, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's Narcotics Control Division and the public prosecutor's office collaborate to launch a program to support the recovery of people sentenced to suspended sentences starting on the 23rd. It started all over the country.

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Tokaido Shinkansen Downbound Tokyo - Maibara Upward Kakegawa - Shin-Osaka Operation suspended

2023-10-23 12:16:00
Due to a fire that broke out along the line in Aichi Prefecture just before 11 a.m., the Tokaido Shinkansen has suspended its outbound service between Tokyo and Maibara in Shiga Prefecture, and the inbound service between Kakegawa and Shin-Osaka in Shizuoka Prefecture. Masu.

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Real estate consulting company accused of hidden income and tax evasion of over 300 million yen

2023-10-23 11:32:00
A real estate consulting company in Tokyo that arranges housing for corporate housing has been charged with corporate tax law by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau for concealing income of over 300 million yen and evading taxes of approximately 80 million yen in the two years up to last year. He was charged with various violations.

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Children and Family Affairs Agency to subsidize entrance exam fees for middle and high school students from low-income households

2023-10-23 08:07:00
In order to ensure that children have the opportunity to attend college regardless of their family's economic situation, the Children and Families Agency has newly established a program for high school and junior high school third-year students from single-parent households and low-income households whose income is below a certain level. We have decided to start subsidizing the cost of exams and mock exams.

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19 years after the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu Earthquake, maintaining local communities has become an issue due to population decline

2023-10-23 07:19:00
The 23rd marks the 19th anniversary of the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu Earthquake, which killed 68 people. In the cities of Nagaoka and Ojiya in Niigata Prefecture, which suffered major damage, the population is declining and aging, and the ability to maintain local communities into the future is becoming an issue in some areas.

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The sea bream and tuna on the table are also on display... Skeletal specimens brought in for display in Osaka

2023-10-23 06:16:00
An event was held in Osaka on the 22nd in which people who create bone specimens of living things at museums brought their specimens to exhibit.

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Tochigi High School Girl Abandonment Case Suspect rents a car in Utsunomiya City

2023-10-23 06:04:00
On the 19th of this month, a 28-year-old suspect was arrested for abandoning the body of a female high school student in a rental car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture.Investigators have learned that the suspect had rented the car in Utsunomiya City. I learned this from an interview. Since then, the suspect has been moving around Tokyo and other areas, and police are investigating the suspect's whereabouts in detail.

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Yoshinori Monta of “Dancing All Night” dies at age 72

2023-10-23 05:50:00
Yoshinori Monta, a singer-songwriter known for hit songs such as ``Dancing All Night'' and who was active with ``Monta & Brothers,'' passed away on the 18th of this month due to aortic dissection. He was 72 years old.

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Beech nuts are the main food for bears due to ``major crop failure'' - be wary of encounters in Iwate

2023-10-23 05:35:00
This year in Iwate Prefecture, beech trees are hardly bearing fruit. Since beech nuts are considered to be the main food for bears, the prefecture is calling for vigilance as there is a risk that more bears will approach human settlements in search of food.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to begin full-fledged discussion today for revision of nursing care fees next year

2023-10-23 05:18:00
A full-scale discussion will begin on the 23rd at a council of experts from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in preparation for next fiscal year's revision of the "nursing care fees" paid to businesses that provide nursing care services. Amidst the labor shortage, the focus is on what kind of reviews should be made to secure nursing care personnel.

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Toei Oedo Line: Operation as usual on all lines from the first train

2023-10-23 05:10:00
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation, on the evening of the 22nd, there was a problem on the Toei Oedo Line with smoke coming from a rubber-like substance stuck to the rails, and operation was suspended in some sections until the last train, but restoration work is still ongoing. Finally, on the 23rd, all lines are operating normally from the first train.

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Train and car collide at Toyama railroad crossing, 3 people seriously injured

2023-10-23 01:47:00
On the night of the 22nd, a train and a car collided at a railroad crossing in Toyama City, causing the car to fall onto an embankment next to the tracks, and the three people in the car suffered serious and minor injuries.

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Former Unification Church property preservation bill The Liberal Democratic Party is also making adjustments to submit its own bill

2023-10-23 01:38:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Society have submitted a bill to preserve the church's assets to help victims, and the Liberal Democratic Party, as the ruling party, is also planning to submit its own bill to the Diet. I started making adjustments. The plan is to establish a working team with the New Komeito Party soon to give concrete shape to the plan.

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Two men found dead after a house burnt down in Beppu, Oita

2023-10-23 01:26:00
On the night of the 22nd, a fire destroyed a house in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, and two people were found dead. Police are working to confirm the identity and investigate the cause of the fire.

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Tochigi Ashikaga City A woman in her 80s was attacked and injured by an animal, possibly a bear or a boar

2023-10-23 00:08:00
On the evening of the 22nd, a woman in her 80s was bitten on the arm and knee by an animal in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture. Police believe it could be a bear or wild boar and are warning people to be careful.

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