Social News(2023/10/27)
Next fiscal year’s medical fee revision “emphasis on improving treatment and securing human resources” Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2023-10-27 22:32:00
In preparation for next year's revision of medical fees, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has presented a proposal that takes into account the movement toward wage increases and prioritizes securing human resources by improving treatment in the medical field.
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Gunma Meiwa Town Mercury in factory wastewater falls below standard value at downstream survey points
2023-10-27 21:45:00
Mercury in excess of standard values was detected in the wastewater from a pharmaceutical manufacturer's factory in Meiwa Town, Gunma Prefecture, and water quality tests conducted by the prefecture on the 26th at multiple locations, including downstream, showed that while the wastewater was stopped, All substances, including mercury, were below standard values. The prefecture will now instruct drug manufacturers to investigate the cause and make improvements.
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From May to September this year, 91,467 people were transported due to heat stroke, the second highest on record.
2023-10-27 21:33:00
The number of people transported to hospitals due to heat stroke from May to September this year was the second highest on record at over 91,000 people nationwide, and in northern Japan the number was more than double that of last year, according to a summary by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. I got it.
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Man sentenced to prison for dangerous driving causing death after reversing at 16km/h
2023-10-27 21:19:00
In a court case in which there was a dispute over whether or not driving a car in reverse at 16km/h on a one-way road in Hyogo Prefecture, hitting and killing a man, was a crime of causing death by dangerous driving, the Kobe District Court ruled, ``On the other hand.'' The 63-year-old defendant was sentenced to two years and six months in prison after admitting that he was guilty of causing death by dangerous driving because he was driving at this speed while driving in the wrong direction on a busy road, and the meaning is completely different from that of driving forward. handed down a prison sentence.
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“Spraying sarin at university” Arrested for allegedly making a lie to police in Chiba
2023-10-27 20:38:00
A 24-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of obstructing business operations by calling police falsely, naming a university in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture, and claiming that he was ``sprinkling sarin.'' In response to the investigation, he reportedly stated, ``I wanted to cancel the school festival out of resentment for being forced to drop out of university.''
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Man sentenced to prison for dangerous driving causing death after reversing at 16km/h
2023-10-27 20:35:00
In a court case in which there was a dispute over whether or not driving a car in reverse at 16km/h on a one-way road in Hyogo Prefecture, hitting and killing a man, was a crime of causing death by dangerous driving, the Kobe District Court ruled, ``On the other hand.'' The 63-year-old defendant was sentenced to two years and six months in prison after admitting that he was guilty of causing death by dangerous driving because he was driving at this speed while driving in the wrong direction on a busy road, and the meaning is completely different from that of driving forward. handed down a prison sentence.
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Ministry of Defense dispatches survey team to the field in preparation for transportation of Japanese nationals staying in Lebanon
2023-10-27 20:29:00
As the situation in the Gaza Strip becomes increasingly tense and fighting occurs near the border between Israel and neighboring Lebanon, the Ministry of Defense dispatches a research team to gather information in preparation for transporting Japanese people staying in Lebanon by Self-Defense Force aircraft. Did.
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Hyogo Amagasaki 39-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assaulting a girl who returned home
2023-10-27 20:22:00
On the 20th of this month, a 2nd grade elementary school girl who was returning home from an apartment complex in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, was suddenly covered in her mouth by a man. On the 27th, police arrested the 39-year-old male suspect on suspicion of assault. I was arrested.
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Remains of four people found on sunken former Japanese military recruitment ship handed over to Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2023-10-27 20:13:00
The remains of a former Japanese military command ship that sank off the coast of the Truk Islands (currently the Chuuk Islands) in the Federated States of Micronesia during the Pacific War were collected by the government, and the newly discovered remains of four people were handed over to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. I did.
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First trial of Iwao Hakamada's retrial: Sister: ``Give my younger brother true freedom''
2023-10-27 19:35:00
A retrial for Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, has begun at the Shizuoka District Court. On behalf of Mr. Hakamada, who was exempted from appearing in court, his sister Hideko pleaded not guilty in court and appealed, ``Please give his brother true freedom.''
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Impact of strong cold air; Atmospheric instability over a wide area. Be careful of gusts and hail.
2023-10-27 19:22:00
Atmospheric conditions were extremely unstable over a wide area due to the strong cold air in the sky, and gusts of wind such as tornadoes appeared to have occurred in Hiroshima Prefecture, as well as hail in various places. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue in western Japan until the 28th, and in eastern and northern Japan until around Sunday the 29th, so please be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, sudden heavy rain, and hail.
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Tent collapses in front of Miyazaki Station due to gusts of wind, no injuries
2023-10-27 19:20:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, a tent for an event was blown down by a gust of wind in a plaza in front of JR Miyazaki Station in Miyazaki City. There were no injuries.
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Toyama City: More than 10,000 homes temporarily out of power, all restored Hokuriku Electric Power
2023-10-27 19:08:00
Heavy rain accompanied by thunder fell in Toyama Prefecture on the 27th, and more than 10,000 homes in Toyama City were temporarily without power starting around 2:30 p.m.
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Kanazawa University calls for donations to renovate aging toilets
2023-10-27 19:04:00
Kanazawa University, located in Kanazawa City, has started crowdfunding and calling for donations in order to renovate its aging toilets.
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First trial of Iwao Hakamada's retrial: Sister: ``Give my younger brother true freedom''
2023-10-27 19:03:00
A retrial for Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, has begun at the Shizuoka District Court. On behalf of Mr. Hakamada, who was exempted from appearing in court, his sister Hideko pleaded not guilty in court and appealed, ``Please give his brother true freedom.''
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62-year-old man arrested for three slashing incidents in Saitama Kawaguchi and Yokohama, no charges filed
2023-10-27 19:01:00
As of the 27th, prosecutors had decided not to indict a 62-year-old man who was arrested for his involvement in three consecutive slashing incidents in Kawaguchi City and Yokohama City, Saitama Prefecture in February this year.
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Lightning struck near Kumamoto Castle's castle tower, possibly due to lighting system failure
2023-10-27 18:40:00
According to Kumamoto City, there was a lightning strike near the castle tower of Kumamoto Castle around 10:12 a.m. on the 27th, and lightning struck one after another before and after that.
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Hiroshima Fukuyama Tent on high school field blown away by gust of wind, injuring woman
2023-10-27 18:34:00
In the afternoon of the 27th, a tent from a sports festival was blown away by a gust of wind on the field of a high school in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and a parent in her 50s suffered minor injuries when the tent hit her head.
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Iwate Kamaishi 84-year-old woman attacked and injured by bear near her home
2023-10-27 18:25:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, an 84-year-old woman who was walking near her home in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered facial injuries.
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry considers new safety regulations to prevent accidents involving toys, etc.
2023-10-27 18:24:00
Due to the spread of Internet sales, there is a risk that toys and other children's products that are prohibited for sale overseas may enter Japan, so the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has begun considering new safety regulations to prevent accidents. I did.
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Driver of car found not guilty in collision with motorcycle that ran straight through red light Fukuoka District Court
2023-10-27 18:23:00
In a case where a car trying to make a right turn at an intersection collided with a motorcycle that was going straight through the oncoming lane on a red light, the Fukuoka District Court ruled that the driver of the car should be charged with a crime. The driver was found not guilty on charges such as negligent driving causing bodily harm, stating that there is no duty of care to anticipate incoming motorcycles and confirm their safety.
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Lawyers’ Liaison Committee on the Former Unification Church Issue “Enact the Special Measures Act in this Diet Session”
2023-10-27 18:07:00
Lawyers who have been supporting victims of the problems surrounding the former Unification Church held a press conference and said that even if a request for a dissolution order is filed, if the church's assets are leaked before the order is actually issued, it will not be possible to provide relief to victims. Recognizing that this would be extremely difficult, the ruling and opposition parties called for prompt consultations and the enactment of a special measures law in the current Diet session.
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Large-scale exercise next month: fighter jet takeoff and landing training to be held at a civilian airport Ministry of Defense
2023-10-27 18:06:00
The Ministry of Defense has announced details of a large-scale exercise to be held in November, including the first training in which fighter jets take off and land at a civilian airport, assuming that a Self-Defense Forces base is attacked and rendered unusable. .
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Ibaraki private high school reports that ``no bullying occurred''; investigation due to suspicion of serious situation
2023-10-27 17:55:00
Last July, a male student on the baseball team at a private high school in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, transferred to another school after complaining that he had been ignored and bullied by club members. The school initially reported to the prefecture that ``no bullying occurred,'' but in July this year it was notified that there was a suspicion of serious bullying, and a third-party committee was ordered to investigate. got it.
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Nihon University American Football Club cancels all games this season due to arrest of two club members in drug incident
2023-10-27 17:51:00
Due to the drug incident in which two members of the Nihon University American Football Club were arrested, the Kanto Student American Football Federation announced that the match between Nihon University and Keio University scheduled for next month 26th will be canceled. This season, all seven league games involving Nihon University have been cancelled.
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“Review of railway fare discount conditions for persons with disabilities” Signature submitted by parties involved
2023-10-27 17:51:00
Approximately 30,000 people have submitted signatures to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism requesting that the current application conditions for the railway fare discount system for people with disabilities be reviewed to reduce the financial burden.
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Ikebukuro reckless driving accident: Elderly driver ordered to pay compensation of over 146 million yen
2023-10-27 17:37:00
Four years ago, in a lawsuit in which the bereaved family of a man who lost his wife and daughter in an out-of-control accident in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, sought compensation for damages from the elderly driver who caused the accident, the Tokyo District Court ruled, ``This was a terrible tragedy caused by unilateral and gross negligence.'' "This was a terrible accident," and ordered the defendants to pay more than 146 million yen in compensation. After the verdict, the bereaved families said, ``At least we want to live positively so that the lives of these two people are not wasted.''
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“Hanshin Magic” lighting ceremony in shopping district Asuka Nippon Series
2023-10-27 17:20:00
Ahead of the professional baseball Japan Series, which begins on the 28th, a magic board lighting ceremony was held in a shopping district in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, marking the Hanshin Tigers' countdown to becoming the best in Japan. Meanwhile, in the shopping district near Kyocera Dome Osaka, the home of Orix, preparations are already underway to celebrate becoming the best in Japan, and the local community is excited ahead of the first Kansai match in 59 years.
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First trial of Iwao Hakamada's retrial: Sister: ``Give my younger brother true freedom''
2023-10-27 17:16:00
A retrial for Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, has begun at the Shizuoka District Court. On behalf of Mr. Hakamada, who was exempted from appearing in court, his sister Hideko pleaded not guilty in court and appealed, ``Please give his brother true freedom.''
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Number of influenza patients continues to increase 1.5 times compared to last week
2023-10-27 17:14:00
Regarding influenza infection status, the number of patients reported by medical institutions nationwide in the week ending October 22 was 16.41 per medical institution, an increase of approximately 1.5 times from the previous week.
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Ishikawa Wajima City evacuation order lifted
2023-10-27 17:07:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, had issued an evacuation order for 15 areas in the city due to the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain, but the order was lifted at 4 p.m.
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Be careful of lightning strikes and gusty winds from the 28th in western and eastern Japan to the 29th in northern Japan.
2023-10-27 17:07:00
Atmospheric conditions were extremely unstable over a wide area due to the strong cold air in the sky, and gusts of wind such as tornadoes appeared to have occurred in Hiroshima Prefecture, as well as hail in various places. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue in western and eastern Japan until the 28th, and in northern Japan until around Sunday the 29th, so please be careful of lightning, tornadoes, gusts of wind, sudden heavy rain, and hail.
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Consultations about fraudulent withdrawals after requesting influencers to make “false advertisements” occur one after another
2023-10-27 17:00:00
An influencer who has the power to communicate on the internet. There have been a number of reports of damage caused by a new method in which influencers post false campaign advertisements on their social media accounts and attempt to defraud people who view them out of money. I've put together a detailed explanation of how it works. (Research team that won't be fooled by digital technology)
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Ikebukuro reckless driving accident: Elderly driver ordered to pay compensation of over 146 million yen
2023-10-27 16:39:00
Four years ago, in a lawsuit in which the bereaved family of a man who lost his wife and daughter in an out-of-control accident in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, sought compensation for damages from the elderly driver who caused the accident, the Tokyo District Court ruled, ``This was a terrible tragedy caused by unilateral and gross negligence.'' "This was a terrible accident," and ordered the defendants to pay more than 146 million yen in compensation. After the verdict, the bereaved families said, ``At least we want to live positively so that the lives of these two people are not wasted.''
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Elementary school teacher uses corporal punishment, causing serious injury to boy, city apologizes Aichi Toyota
2023-10-27 16:32:00
At an elementary school in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, a male teacher was found to have slapped a 5th grade boy on the cheek, causing a serious injury that caused his eardrum to rupture.The city apologized, saying it was corporal punishment.
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Toyama City: Approximately 7,200 power outages, all restored Hokuriku Electric Power
2023-10-27 16:18:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 7,200 homes in Toyama City experienced a power outage from 2:23 p.m., but everything was restored by just after 3:30 p.m., just over an hour later. At that time, it was raining heavily with thunder in Toyama City. Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution is currently confirming the cause.
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Hiroshima Fukuyama Tent on high school field blown away by gust of wind, injuring woman
2023-10-27 15:28:00
According to the fire department, just before 1 p.m. on the 27th, a report was received at Matsunaga Prefectural High School in Kamimura-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, saying that a tent on the school field was blown away by a gust of wind, injuring a woman.
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Hiroshi Inuzuka of "Crazy Cats" dies, also active as an actor
2023-10-27 15:24:00
Hiroshi Inuzuka, a member of the popular comic band ``Crazy Cats'' in the 1960s and also an active actor, has passed away.
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Gusty winds such as tornadoes may occur in southern Hiroshima Prefecture; warning may occur in northern Hiroshima Prefecture
2023-10-27 14:57:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning at 1:40 p.m., as gusts such as a tornado were thought to have occurred in southern Hiroshima Prefecture. There is a risk of more gusty winds such as tornadoes occurring in the southern and northern parts of Hiroshima Prefecture, and people are urged to be careful.
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Ishikawa: Evacuation order ordered for 15 districts in Wajima City, risk of landslides increases due to heavy rain
2023-10-27 14:44:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, issued an evacuation order for 15 areas in the city at 1:30 p.m., citing an increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. Evacuation orders were issued for the following areas: ▼ Saiho District ▼ Oya District ▼ Kawarada District ▼ Mitsui District ▼ Houshi District ▼ Kawai District ▼ Nusu District ▼ Minamishimi District ▼ Urakami District ▼ Nanaura District ▼ Agishi District ▼ Monzen District ▼ These are Kuroshima district, Morooka district, and Hongo district. An evacuation order is information at alert level 4 of the five alert levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant: TEPCO considers revising rules due to problems related to waste liquid
2023-10-27 14:21:00
Workers cleaning contaminated water treatment equipment at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant were sprayed with waste fluid containing radioactive materials. The two workers, who were hospitalized and continue decontamination work, are monitoring the work. It turns out that it was not compulsory to wear a raincoat. TEPCO is considering reviewing the rules.
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Iwate Oshu A bear lives on the grounds of a shrine, and the hunting club exterminates it.
2023-10-27 14:15:00
On the morning of the 27th, a bear was found staying in a forest on the grounds of a shrine in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. There was an elementary school and residences nearby, and after the city and police considered what to do, the bear was exterminated by a local hunting club.
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The number of traffic accident fatalities in Tokyo this year is highest among people in their 50s.
2023-10-27 14:08:00
This year, the Metropolitan Police Department called for traffic safety, noting that among the people who died in traffic accidents in Tokyo, the largest number of people in their 50s were in their 50s.
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“Stop construction of former Unification Church facility” citizen group submits signature to Tama City
2023-10-27 14:06:00
A local civic group has submitted more than 55,000 signatures collected over five months to Tama City, demanding that the former Unification Church cancel the new training facility it is planning to build in Tama City, Tokyo. Did.
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Approximately 500,000 servings of scallops will be provided free of charge by Morimachi in Hokkaido for school lunches nationwide
2023-10-27 14:02:00
As the effects of China's complete suspension of imports of Japanese marine products in response to the release of treated water from the Tokyo Electric Power Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant are spreading, Morimachi, Hokkaido, where scallop farming is popular, is introducing scallops to school lunches nationwide. We will be providing 500,000 meals free of charge starting next month.
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Gusty winds such as tornadoes may occur in southern Hiroshima Prefecture. Be careful of thunder and sudden changes in wind.
2023-10-27 13:55:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning at 1:40 p.m., saying that gusts such as a tornado were believed to have occurred in southern Hiroshima Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is a risk of more gusty winds such as tornadoes occurring in the southern and northern parts of Hiroshima Prefecture. Wind gusts such as tornadoes occur when a well-developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches. The Japan Meteorological Agency advises that if there are signs that cumulonimbus clouds are approaching, such as thunder, sudden wind changes, or hail, be careful of gusty winds and seek safety inside a sturdy building.
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“Eat and support seafood! Seafood campaign” begins in Tokyo
2023-10-27 13:27:00
In an effort to dispel concerns about misinformation about marine products caused by the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, fish stores in Tokyo have begun a campaign in which a portion of the amount paid will be returned as points. .
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Fraud group base in Shinjuku busted; 5 arrested; 120 million yen stolen from people across the country
2023-10-27 13:09:00
The base of a fraud group in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward was busted, and five people were arrested for sending false emails claiming to receive support funds and defrauding people of electronic money. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that more than 3,000 people across the country were defrauded of at least 120 million yen, and are currently investigating the situation.
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27-year-old suspect arrested for allegedly keeping customers waiting for prostitution in Kabukicho, Tokyo
2023-10-27 13:09:00
A 27-year-old suspect was arrested in Kabukicho, Tokyo on suspicion of violating the Anti-Prostitution Act for forcing a female suspect he met on social media to wait for a prostitute. It is believed that she had received over 15 million yen in cash for prostitution, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.
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[Breaking news] First trial of Iwao Hakamada's retrial; defense says ``wrong death sentence''
2023-10-27 13:03:00
The retrial of Iwao Hakamada (87), who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, began at around 11 a.m. at the Shizuoka District Court. Hakamada was excused from appearing in court because he was ``in a situation where he was unable to communicate,'' and his sister Hideko (90), who attended as his assistant, maintained his innocence in court and said, ``I want to give his younger brother true freedom.'' Please,” he appealed. On the other hand, in their opening statement, the prosecution presented evidence that demanded Mr. Hakamada's guilt, and in the Tokyo High Court's decision to approve a retrial in March this year, they even mentioned suspicions of fabrication, saying, ``Mr. Hakamada's clothing was used as evidence. "I wore it at the time of the crime and hid it in a miso tank after the incident." We will update you on the exchange at the first trial and the developments before and after it.
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Residents cut down persimmon and chestnut trees to prevent bears Toyama Nanto
2023-10-27 12:59:00
Amid a series of incidents of human damage caused by bears, local residents in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, cut down persimmon and chestnut trees that serve as food for bears.
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Unstable atmospheric conditions Extremely heavy rain in Ishikawa Risk of landslides
2023-10-27 12:25:00
The atmospheric conditions are unstable over a wide area due to strong cold air in the upper atmosphere, and extremely heavy rain is falling in Ishikawa Prefecture, raising the risk of landslides. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue in western and eastern Japan until the 28th, and in northern Japan until the 29th (Sunday), so please be careful of lightning, tornadoes, gusts of wind, sudden heavy rain, and hail.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee Prime Minister Kishida ``Return increased tax revenue through tax cuts to ensure an end to deflation''
2023-10-27 12:24:00
In the Diet, questions began on the 27th at the House of Representatives Budget Committee, with Prime Minister Kishida and all cabinet members in attendance. Regarding new economic measures, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to return the increased tax revenue to the people through reductions in income taxes and other taxes, thereby ensuring an escape from deflation.
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[Breaking News] First trial of Iwao Hakamada's retrial; assistant's sister pleads not guilty
2023-10-27 12:11:00
The retrial of Iwao Hakamada (87), who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, began at around 11 a.m. at the Shizuoka District Court. Hakamada was excused from appearing in court because he was ``in a situation where he was unable to communicate,'' and his sister Hideko (90), who attended as his assistant, maintained his innocence in court and said, ``I want to give his younger brother true freedom.'' Please,” he appealed. On the other hand, in their opening statement, the prosecution presented evidence that demanded Mr. Hakamada's guilt, and in the Tokyo High Court's decision to approve a retrial in March this year, they even mentioned suspicions of fabrication, saying, ``Mr. Hakamada's clothing was used as evidence. "I wore it at the time of the crime and hid it in a miso tank after the incident." We will update you on the exchange at the first trial and the developments before and after it.
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Hiroshi Inuzuka from ``Crazy Cats'' dies
2023-10-27 11:59:00
Hiroshi Inuzuka, a member of the comic band ``Crazy Cats'' and also an active actor, has passed away.
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Hiroshi Inuzuka from ``Crazy Cats'' dies
2023-10-27 11:58:00
Hiroshi Inuzuka, a member of the comic band ``Crazy Cats'' and also an active actor, has passed away.
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First trial of Iwao Hakamada's retrial begins [Breaking news] Family murder case from 57 years ago
2023-10-27 11:14:00
The retrial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, began at around 11 a.m. at the Shizuoka District Court. This is the first time in 36 years that a retrial has been held for a case in which the death penalty has been confirmed, and the fifth time since the end of the war. Mr. Hakamada was exempted from appearing in court because he was still unable to speak properly due to the effects of being detained for a long time, and at the first trial, his sister Hideko (90) was indicted on his behalf. He plans to plead not guilty. We will keep you updated on the first trial and developments before and after it.
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“Eat and support seafood! Seafood campaign” begins in Tokyo
2023-10-27 09:15:00
Starting from the 27th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will reduce the amount paid at sushi restaurants and fresh fish shops in Tokyo in an attempt to dispel concerns about misinformation about seafood products caused by the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. We are starting a campaign to give back 30% as points.
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Tobu Skytree Line/Isesaki Line resumes operation
2023-10-27 09:05:00
The Tobu Skytree Line and Isesaki Line had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Kitakoshigaya Station and Kasukabe Station due to a fatal accident that occurred between Kitakoshigaya Station and Obukuro Station in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture. Operations resumed at 8:50.
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Tobu Skytree Line/Isesaki Line: Some operations suspended
2023-10-27 08:59:00
The Tobu Skytree Line and Isesaki Line have suspended operations on the up and down lines between Kitakoshigaya Station and Kasukabe Station due to an accident that occurred shortly after 7 a.m. between Kitakoshigaya Station and Obukuro Station in Saitama Prefecture's Koshigaya City. . It is expected that operations will resume around 8:50 a.m.
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Three elementary school students were hit in an accident with no missteps seen in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
2023-10-27 08:49:00
On the 26th, three elementary school students who were returning from school were hit by a light passenger car driven by a 75-year-old driver on a city road in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, resulting in one being unconscious and seriously injured and two others seriously injured. According to investigators, the light vehicle's drive recorder footage showed no signs of the vehicle erroneously pressing the accelerator and brake, or meandering significantly. Police are further investigating the circumstances at the time.
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Hurricane hits southern Mexico, killing 27 people and cutting off traffic and communications
2023-10-27 08:27:00
A ferocious hurricane has hit a tourist destination in southern Mexico, causing serious damage, with 27 people confirmed dead and traffic and communication networks cut off. This hurricane developed at record speed in just 12 hours before landfall, and climate change has also been cited as having an impact.
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Mercury exceeds standard values in factory wastewater Headrace canal of Tone River tributary Gunma Meiwa Town
2023-10-27 07:59:00
On the night of the 26th, Gunma Prefecture announced that mercury exceeding standard values was detected in the wastewater of a factory in Meiwa Town, Gunma Prefecture. Although wastewater from the factory has already been stopped, the prefecture is asking people not to enter the surrounding rivers until the results of a detailed investigation are known.
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Chemicals leaked from Tohoku Shinkansen passenger's baggage confirmed to be sulfuric acid and nitric acid
2023-10-27 06:57:00
On the 9th of this month, a chemical leaked from passengers' luggage on a Tohoku Shinkansen train running near JR Sendai Station, causing burns to four people.As a result of an analysis of the chemical components, police determined that it was sulfuric acid and nitric acid. Confirmed. Police are conducting a detailed investigation to determine whether there were any problems with how the items were brought in, including whether the containers were sealed.
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Atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable. Be careful of gusts of wind and sudden heavy rain.
2023-10-27 06:33:00
As strong cold air flows into the skies over Japan, the atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable in western and eastern Japan until the 28th, and in northern Japan until the 29th and around Sunday. In addition to lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other gusts of wind, you should also be careful about sudden heavy rain and hail.
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Hakamada's retrial, first trial today, Shizuoka District Court
2023-10-27 06:30:00
The first trial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, will be held at the Shizuoka District Court on the 27th. Hakamada will be excused from appearing in court, and his sister Hideko is expected to plead not guilty in court.
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Fukushima: Steel and other items stolen from construction site; one of the workers brought the incident to light?
2023-10-27 06:08:00
Four workers were arrested for stealing iron and other items from the site of the demolition work of a building in the "difficult-to-return zone" following the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture. An interview with the police revealed that one of them brought the case, and that the money obtained from the sale was apparently divided among four people. Police are investigating in detail the role and circumstances of each person.
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Ministry of Defense dispatches investigation team in preparation for transportation of Japanese nationals staying in Lebanon
2023-10-27 00:17:00
As the situation in the Gaza Strip becomes increasingly tense and fighting continues near the border between Israel and neighboring Lebanon, the Ministry of Defense has dispatched 27 investigative teams to gather information on the ground in preparation for transporting Japanese people staying in Lebanon by Self-Defense Force aircraft. I decided to send him on that day.
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