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Keikyu Line Keikyu Kamata - Keikyu Kawasaki operation resumed on up and down lines

2023-10-26 22:46:00
The Keikyu Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Keikyu Kamata Station and Keikyu Kawasaki Station due to an accident that occurred at Rokugo-Dote Station in Ota Ward, Tokyo, but at around 10:20 p.m. I have resumed driving.

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Keikyu Line Keikyu Kamata - Keikyu Kawasaki Operation suspended on up and down lines

2023-10-26 21:27:00
Due to a fatal accident that occurred at Rokugo-Dote Station in Ota Ward, Tokyo, the Keikyu Line has suspended operations on the up and down lines between Keikyu Kamata Station and Keikyu Kawasaki Station from after 8:30 p.m. It is expected that operations will resume after 10 p.m.

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Three people arrested for making false calls to private lodging bases, possibly trying to steal cash

2023-10-26 21:11:00
Chiba Prefectural Police arrested three suspects, including a 32-year-old suspect, for allegedly trying to defraud people out of cash by making false phone calls, saying things like ``I lost my company documents and needed cash,'' based in an apartment room used as a vacation rental. was arrested. Lists of more than 150,000 people were seized from a room at the base, and police are investigating the details.

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Personal information leak of over 1,600 applicants to Mynavi job hunting information site

2023-10-26 20:56:00
Mynavi, a major job-hunting information site, announced that a failure had occurred in the job-hunting information site's applicant management system, and that companies that should not have been able to acquire the personal information of over 1,600 applicants had acquired it.

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Three elementary school students were hit on their way home from school, one unconscious and in critical condition in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka

2023-10-26 20:55:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, three elementary school students who were leaving school were hit by a light passenger car driven by a 75-year-old driver on a city road in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and one second-grade boy was left unconscious and in critical condition. In addition, two people suffered serious injuries, including broken bones.

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Aomori fire kills 5 people; relatives of those killed referred to prosecutors on suspicion of murder

2023-10-26 20:37:00
In April this year, a house burned down in Rokunohe Town, Aomori Prefecture, and five people were found dead.The relative of the person who died in the fire, who was 92 years old at the time, set the house on fire and killed the other four people. As a result, the police sent documents to the prosecutor's office, with the suspect still dead, on suspicion of murder and arson.

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Relicensing granted to 196 broadcasters nationwide including NHK Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2023-10-26 20:33:00
Relicenses were issued to 196 broadcasters nationwide, including NHK, on ​​the 26th.

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Three elementary school students were hit on their way home from school, one unconscious and in critical condition in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka

2023-10-26 20:17:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, three elementary school students who were leaving school were hit by a light passenger car driven by a 75-year-old driver on a city road in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and one second-grade boy was left unconscious and in critical condition. In addition, two other people were injured.

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``Suddenly a bear came from behind...'' Worst bear damage ever; unusual sightings reported

2023-10-26 19:45:00
It was a residential area, not in the mountains. As I was sitting in a chair, something suddenly hit me from behind, and before I knew it, blood was flowing from my head. If you look closely at the black thing running away, you'll see the shape of a bear. In Akita Prefecture, 80% of the damage caused by bears to people occurs in living areas such as near private homes. When we analyzed this year's damage situation, we noticed something unusual.

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Osaka Prefectural Police Misidentification Arrest Problem Suspect in another case arrested on suspicion of intimidation, etc.

2023-10-26 19:34:00
The Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters mistakenly arrested a man unrelated to the incident twice for allegedly threatening a female acquaintance with a message on social media, and police have arrested a 31-year-old male acquaintance of the female as the suspect. It was discovered that he was suspected of sending messages pretending to be a man, and he was arrested on suspicion of intimidation.

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Three elementary school students were hit on their way home from school, one unconscious and in critical condition in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka

2023-10-26 19:16:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, three elementary school students who were leaving school were hit by a light passenger car driven by a 75-year-old driver on a city road in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and one second-grade boy was left unconscious and in critical condition. In addition, two other people were injured.

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KyoAni trial: Doctor who conducted mental evaluation of defendant: ``Delusion formed the motivation for the crime''

2023-10-26 19:00:00
In the Kyoto Animation arson murder trial, the defendant Shinji Aoba's criminal liability was examined on the 26th, and the doctor who conducted the defendant's psychiatric evaluation at the request of the defense said, ``The defendant is severely delusional.'' The expert's findings revealed that his disorder and delusions formed the motive for the crime.

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“Videos of the damage are painful to watch.” What to do about it... Ask an expert

2023-10-26 18:56:00
Videos of the large-scale clashes between the Israeli military and the Islamic organization Hamas are being broadcast every day showing destroyed buildings and injured people, with some commenting online that it is painful to watch. We asked experts how to deal with this information for people who find it painful to watch, or for families with children.

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Atmospheric instability in western to northern Japan until the 29th; be careful of lightning and tornadoes

2023-10-26 18:48:00
As strong cold air flows into the upper atmosphere, atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable over a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan until around Sunday the 29th. Please be careful of lightning, tornadoes, gusts of wind, localized heavy rain, and hail.

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Foreign YouTuber rides for free? Check video and consult police JR Kyushu

2023-10-26 18:47:00
At a regular press conference on the 26th, JR Kyushu President Yoji Furumiya said that police had discovered that an overseas YouTuber with approximately 2.38 million subscribers had posted a video that appeared to be of people riding the Shinkansen without paying. announced that they were consulting with.

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Third release of treated water “starts from November 2nd” TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2023-10-26 18:45:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company has announced that it will begin releasing treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean for the third time from November 2nd.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Tax Investigation Committee compiles a report on the appropriateness of raising the level of accommodation tax in Tokyo

2023-10-26 18:28:00
Regarding the accommodation tax collected from people who stay at hotels and other facilities in Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Taxation Commission has said that it is appropriate to raise the tax level, citing the increasing costs needed to promote tourism. We have compiled a report.

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Former Justice Minister Kawai's takeover case: Former city councilor convicted of inappropriate interrogation

2023-10-26 18:24:00
A former Hiroshima City Council member was accused of receiving cash from former Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai in a large-scale bribery case surrounding the House of Councilors election four years ago, and was allegedly improperly investigated by a prosecutor from the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department. However, the Hiroshima District Court handed down a fine. Furthermore, regarding the interrogation during the investigation stage, he pointed out, ``It cannot be denied that the prosecutor conducted the interrogation with the assumption that no charges would be filed, and that the former city council member gave a statement in accordance with his wishes in the hope that he would not be prosecuted.''

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Three missing people who went mushroom picking are rescued by police in Nagano Ina

2023-10-26 18:19:00
Three men from Ina City, Nagano Prefecture had gone missing after going mushroom-picking in the city's forests since the morning of the 25th, but were rescued by police on the afternoon of the 26th. According to police, all three were in non-life-threatening condition and were able to speak.

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Propeller planes collide on tarmac at Okayama Airport, no injuries

2023-10-26 18:19:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, propeller planes collided with each other on the tarmac of Okayama Airport. There were no injuries, and police are investigating the details of the incident.

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Self-Defense Force ACSA: 110 unsettled cases over 1 year after provision of goods, Board of Audit

2023-10-26 18:05:00
As a result of the Board of Audit's investigation into ACSA (Actual Service Agreement), which provides food and fuel to each other between the Self-Defense Forces and the militaries of other countries, the Board of Audit found that payments were not completed even after more than a year had passed since the goods were delivered. It was found that there were 110 cases in which the amount was not met, with a total cost of 135 million yen.

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Number of people infected with "pool fever" in Tokyo exceeds warning standard for the same time as last week

2023-10-26 17:46:00
Regarding infectious diseases in Tokyo, on the 26th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced trends for the week up to October 22nd.

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A light passenger car crashes into a line of three elementary school students, leaving one unconscious and in serious condition in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka

2023-10-26 17:03:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, a light passenger car driven by a 75-year-old driver crashed into a line of three elementary school students who were leaving school on a street in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, leaving one second grade student unconscious and in critical condition. Two people were also injured.

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Propeller planes collide on tarmac at Okayama Airport, no injuries

2023-10-26 16:59:00
According to the Okayama Airport Office, the propeller plane came into contact with another propeller plane that was parked on the airport tarmac around 2:00 pm on the 26th. There were no injuries and runway operations were not affected, so passenger flights are operating normally. Police are investigating the details.

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“J-POP/Anime Songs Overseas” Japan’s largest business meeting Tokyo Shinjuku

2023-10-26 16:31:00
Japan's largest business meeting aimed at selling Japanese music such as J-POP and anime songs overseas began on the 26th in Tokyo, inviting buyers from overseas.

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Building directly connected to JR Osaka Station First evacuation drill assuming Nankai Trough mega-earthquake

2023-10-26 16:23:00
The first evacuation drill hypothesizing a Nankai Trough mega-earthquake was held at a building directly connected to JR Osaka Station. To avoid the tsunami, participants confirmed the evacuation route to a plaza located high within the building.

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Cram school instructor arrested for secretly filming high school girls with hidden camera installed in bathroom

2023-10-26 16:12:00
A 42-year-old cram school teacher was arrested for secretly filming a female high school student's body using a hidden camera installed in the bathroom of an apartment building. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of how she met a female high school student under the guise of a job offer at her concept cafe.

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Appeal for re-employment “Mom Draft Conference” Yamaguchi

2023-10-26 16:10:00
The ``Mom Draft Conference'' was held in Yamaguchi City, where women who had to quit their jobs due to childcare or nursing care, etc., can showcase their careers and abilities and match them with employers in preparation for re-employment.

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A light passenger car crashes into a line of three elementary school students, leaving one unconscious and in serious condition in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka

2023-10-26 16:03:00
According to the police and fire department, just after 2:30 p.m. on the 26th, a light passenger car crashed into a row of three elementary school students who were leaving school on the street in Minami Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and one of them was found unconscious and in serious condition. is. Two other children were also injured and taken to the hospital. According to investigators, the driver of the light passenger car, a man in his 70s, was arrested on the spot on suspicion of causing injury by negligent driving. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident in detail.

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Two workers transported after being exposed to waste fluid containing radioactive materials were hospitalized and decontamination continues

2023-10-26 15:42:00
On the 25th, two workers who were cleaning contaminated water treatment equipment at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant were taken to the hospital after being splashed with waste fluid containing radioactive materials, but they did not show any acute radiation-related damage. However, the patient was admitted to the hospital and continues to be decontaminated.

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Hatsuko Uehara, who worked hard to install a monument to all student corps, dies in Okinawa

2023-10-26 15:27:00
Hatsuko Uehara, a former student of a girls' school that was closed during the Battle of Okinawa at the end of the Pacific War, and who worked hard to pass on the war experience, including setting up the "All Student Corps Monument" to commemorate the students who sacrificed their lives, has passed away. Ta. She was 94 years old.

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Seven company employees found guilty of possessing modified air guns, etc., sent to prosecutors by Metropolitan Police Department

2023-10-26 15:03:00
Seven company employees in Mie Prefecture were referred to the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Swords Act for allegedly carrying concealed air guns modified to fire metal bullets. All of the guns were purchased through auction sites, so the police are stepping up their crackdown by conducting extensive checks on the Internet to see if there are any postings about the buying, selling, or manufacturing methods of modified guns.

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Kyuden Sendai Nuclear Power Plant: Prefectural referendum ordinance asking whether to extend operation period rejected

2023-10-26 14:28:00
On the 26th, the Kagoshima Prefectural Assembly voted on an ordinance necessary to conduct a prefectural referendum regarding the extension of the operation period of Kyushu Electric Power's Sendai Nuclear Power Plant, which has exceeded 40 years. Ta. As a result, the prefectural referendum will not be held.

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Three Ukrainians and Russians arrested for smuggling approximately 113 kg of stimulants in Toyama

2023-10-26 14:25:00
Three people, one Ukrainian and one Russian, were arrested by police on suspicion of smuggling approximately 113 kilograms of stimulants, worth approximately 7 billion yen, from Mexico for resale.

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First trial of 67-year-old defendant who barricaded himself in a house and murdered a doctor, denies murderous intent

2023-10-26 14:24:00
In January last year, the first trial of a 67-year-old defendant accused of murder and other crimes was held for barricading himself in a house in Fujimino City, Saitama Prefecture, and killing a doctor with a shotgun.The defendant stated, ``I had no murderous intent at all.'' '' and denied some of the charges.

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Couple arrested for forging residence cards; data from approximately 10,000 people may have been used, Metropolitan Police Department

2023-10-26 13:59:00
A couple living in Tokyo was arrested for forging residence cards issued to foreigners staying in Japan. Data on approximately 10,000 foreign nationals, who are believed to have been used for counterfeiting, was found on the confiscated computers, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the situation.

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Tokyo to expand regulations on advertising car design to non-Tokyo license plates

2023-10-26 13:58:00
At a council meeting on the 26th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced its intention to extend the design regulations for advertising vehicles that drive mainly in downtown areas to include vehicles with non-Tokyo license plates from May next year.

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Osaka Prefectural Police Misidentification Arrest Problem Suspect in another case arrested on suspicion of intimidation, etc.

2023-10-26 13:53:00
The Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters mistakenly arrested a man unrelated to the incident twice for allegedly threatening a female acquaintance with a message on social media, and police have arrested a 31-year-old male acquaintance of the female as the suspect. It was discovered that he was suspected of sending messages pretending to be a man, and he was arrested on suspicion of intimidation.

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Osaka Kishiwada factory worker accident resulting in death and injury of 5 workers, site manager and 3 others sent to prosecutors

2023-10-26 13:50:00
In February this year, a 2-ton steel plate fell one after another at a factory in Kishiwada, Osaka, killing and injuring five workers. Police continued work without taking any measures to prevent the plates from falling. Three people, including the person in charge at the site, were referred to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of causing death or injury due to professional negligence for neglecting safety management. In response to voluntary questioning, the two people in charge said, ``We continued working because we thought we would not be able to meet the deadline.''

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Tokyo Mayor Yayoi Kimura of Koto Ward admits involvement in paid advertising

2023-10-26 13:43:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department has accused the camp of Mayor Yayoi Kimura of Koto Ward, Tokyo, of placing a paid advertisement on a video posting site calling for votes for her during the mayoral election held in April this year. In a case where the ward mayor's office was searched on suspicion of violating election laws, interviews with people involved revealed that the ward mayor admitted to being involved in paid advertising during a voluntary interview by the special investigation department.

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Seven company employees found guilty of possessing modified air guns, etc., sent to prosecutors by Metropolitan Police Department

2023-10-26 12:31:00
Seven company employees in Mie Prefecture were referred to the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Swords Act for allegedly carrying concealed air guns modified to fire metal bullets. All of the guns were purchased through auction sites, so the police are stepping up their crackdown by conducting widespread checks on the Internet to see if there are any postings regarding the buying, selling, or manufacturing methods of modified guns.

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Former president of a pharmaceutical company arrested on suspicion of special breach of trust for increasing executive compensation without consent

2023-10-26 12:19:00
The former president of a pharmaceutical company in Tokyo has been arrested on suspicion of special breach of trust for increasing the remuneration of his own executives without obtaining approval from the shareholders' meeting, causing the company 36 million yen in damage. Upon investigation, he reportedly denied the charges.

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Strong cold air in the sky; atmospheric instability in western Japan and Hokuriku; watch out for lightning strikes, tornadoes, etc.

2023-10-26 12:15:00
Atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable in western Japan and Hokuriku through the 28th due to strong cold air flowing into the sky. Please be careful of lightning, tornadoes, gusts of wind, localized heavy rain, and hail.

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Seven company employees found guilty of possessing modified air guns, etc., sent to prosecutors by Metropolitan Police Department

2023-10-26 11:44:00
Seven company employees in Mie Prefecture were referred to the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Swords Act for allegedly carrying concealed air guns modified to fire metal bullets. All of the guns were purchased through auction sites, so the police are stepping up their crackdown by using cyber patrol to widely check for posts on the Internet regarding the buying and selling or manufacturing methods of modified guns.

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Two elementary school students injured on their way to school after being attacked by a monkey in a residential area in Fukuoka

2023-10-26 10:46:00
Two elementary school boys who were attending school were bitten or scratched by monkeys and injured in a residential area in Fukuoka City. The monkey had fled the scene and police are appealing for caution.

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Even a pet salon in Tokyo suffers from a series of cyber attacks due to military conflict in the Middle East

2023-10-26 08:56:00
As the military conflict between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continues, cyber attacks are occurring one after another in countries around the world, and even a pet salon in Tokyo has had its website defaced. A pro-Palestinian hacker group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and experts are urging caution.

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Three people aged 27 to 88 go missing after going mushroom picking Ina Nagano

2023-10-26 08:51:00
Three men who went out to pick mushrooms in the mountains of Ina City, Nagano Prefecture from the morning of the 25th did not return home by nightfall, and their whereabouts are unknown. A man believed to be one of the three people reported that he was in distress, and police are conducting a search.

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Three people aged 27 to 88 go missing after going mushroom picking Ina Nagano

2023-10-26 07:40:00
Three men who had gone out to pick mushrooms in the mountains of Ina City, Nagano Prefecture since the morning of the 25th had not returned home by night and were missing, and police are searching for them, thinking they may have been lost. Masu.

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Four construction workers arrested on suspicion of stealing iron and other items from the ``difficult-to-return zone'' of the nuclear power plant accident

2023-10-26 06:38:00
A case in which iron and other materials whose radioactive concentrations had not been measured were taken without permission from a building demolition site located in the "difficult-to-return zone" due to the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture, and sold to a contractor. Police arrested four people who were all working at the site on suspicion of theft.

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Kishiwada, Osaka: Three people responsible for death and injury accident caused by being trapped under a metal plate will be sent to prosecutors

2023-10-26 05:29:00
In February this year, two metal plates weighing 2 tons fell one after another while working with a crane at a factory in Kishiwada City, Osaka, killing and injuring five workers. Interviews with investigators revealed that the work continued without taking any measures to prevent this. In response to a voluntary interview, the two men said, ``I continued working because I thought I wouldn't be able to meet the deadline,'' and the police arrested the three people in charge on the 26th, accusing them of neglecting safety management. We plan to refer the case to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of causing death or injury due to professional negligence.

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Gender Identity Disorder: Requirements for gender change surgery ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court; future debate

2023-10-26 04:59:00
The Grand Bench of the Supreme Court ruled on the 25th that a law requiring people with gender identity disorder to undergo surgery to eliminate reproductive function in order to change their registered gender is invalid and violates the Constitution. Did. The focus will now be on how the discussion on the review of the law will proceed.

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PFAS Substances suspected to be hazardous Tokyo adds additional locations for groundwater investigation

2023-10-26 04:56:00
Regarding ``PFAS'', which contains chemicals that have been pointed out to be harmful, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is adding investigation points and examining groundwater in order to investigate the detailed situation in areas where the level exceeds the country's provisional target value. have become.

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ES liver cell transplant aiming to apply for approval from the government within this fiscal year Effective in clinical trial

2023-10-26 04:25:00
The National Center for Child Health and Development has confirmed the efficacy and safety of a clinical trial in which liver cells produced from ES cells, which can transform into various cells in the body, are transplanted into babies with severe liver disease. We are now aiming to apply for approval. If approved, this will be the first treatment in Japan using ES cells.

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Three people aged 27 to 88 go missing after going mushroom picking Ina Nagano

2023-10-26 00:47:00
According to the police, three men ranging in age from 27 to 88 who went out to pick mushrooms in the forest in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture from the morning of the 25th did not return home by night and are missing. is. All three people live in the city and cannot be contacted, so police are continuing to search for them.

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