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Fukuoka wild boar caught after 5 and a half hours, no injuries

2023-10-30 23:46:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, a wild boar appeared in an area lined with homes and businesses in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, and was captured by police approximately five and a half hours after it was discovered.

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G7 Agreed on code of conduct and guidelines for generative AI developers

2023-10-30 21:51:00
The G7 = seven major countries aim to create common rules for the use and regulation of generative AI during the Hiroshima AI Process, and a code of conduct and guidelines for developers have been compiled. We are requesting the development and introduction of a means to distinguish whether content has been created by generation AI.

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Zengin Net remittance system failure NTT Data also ordered to report

2023-10-30 21:43:00
Due to the failure of the Zengin-Net (National Bank Fund Settlement Network) remittance system that occurred on the 10th of this month, the Financial Services Agency has also required NTT Data, which developed the system, to report the cause and preventive measures based on the law. We have issued the "report collection order" requested.

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Monitoring survey after release of treated water Publication of precise analysis results Ministry of the Environment

2023-10-30 21:35:00
Regarding the monitoring survey after the treated water accumulated at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant was released into the sea, the Ministry of the Environment conducted a detailed analysis showing that the concentration of tritium in the seawater sampled the day after the release was 5 becquerels per liter at its highest point. The results have been announced.

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A series of coalition discussion meetings agree with the policy of demanding a wage increase of 5% or more

2023-10-30 21:25:00
A federation of labor organizations held a discussion meeting for union members to exchange opinions in preparation for next year's spring labor union, and a number of opinions were received in support of the federation's policy announced this month, which calls for a wage increase of 5% or more, including regular wage increases. .

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Trouble with waste liquid “Amount scattered tens of times more than announced”

2023-10-30 21:15:00
TEPCO initially announced that the amount of waste liquid that was scattered was about 100 milliliters after a worker cleaning contaminated water treatment equipment at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant was exposed to waste liquid containing radioactive substances. However, interviews with workers have revealed that the actual number is believed to be several dozen times higher.

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Wild boar appears in an area lined with houses in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka; work to capture it

2023-10-30 21:11:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, a wild boar appeared in an area lined with homes and businesses in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, and police and others are working to capture it.

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Man in his 70s injured after being attacked by a bear on his home grounds in Kazuno, Akita

2023-10-30 20:44:00
A man in his 70s was attacked by a bear on his property in Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, and suffered head and other injuries. The number of people injured in bear attacks this year in Akita Prefecture is now 60, triple the number in 2017, which was the previous record high.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism holds expert review committee due to lack of reserve funds for condominium repair costs, etc.

2023-10-30 20:14:00
There are an increasing number of cases where there is not enough reserve funds to cover the repair costs of condominiums. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has begun a study by experts due to insufficient estimates of repair costs and the setting of collection fees, as well as rising repair costs due to soaring prices of materials.

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31-year-old actor arrested for stealing bank cards in Tokyo

2023-10-30 19:20:00
A 31-year-old actor was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of fraud after allegedly defrauding a man in Tokyo of using his bank card.

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KyoAni trial: Two doctors have different opinions on the influence of the defendant's delusions on the case

2023-10-30 19:18:00
The Kyoto Animation arson murder trial involved cross-examination of the two doctors who conducted the mental evaluation of defendant Shinji Aoba, each offering different opinions on whether the defendant's delusions influenced the incident. I did.

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North Korea's ``repatriation project'' ``continued illegal activities'' Tokyo High Court remands

2023-10-30 19:13:00
Since the 1950s, Koreans residing in Japan, including their Japanese wives, have sought compensation from the North Korean government, saying they were forced to live a harsh life in the ``repatriation project''. In the second instance judgment of the case, the Tokyo High Court recognized North Korea's continued unlawful conduct, stating that ``the plaintiffs' lives were taken away from them,'' and ordered the first instance to retry the case.

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“Level 4” autonomous driving accident “Remotely brakes just before contact” Fukui

2023-10-30 19:09:00
An accident occurred in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture, where a vehicle that was operating at "Level 4" fully autonomous driving under specific conditions for the first time in the country collided with a bicycle, and a staff member monitoring the vehicle braked remotely just before the collision occurred. We found out through an interview with the town that this was done. The town and other authorities are conducting a detailed investigation of the operation records from the time to determine the cause.

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“Vicarious execution” trial over approval of Henoko construction in Okinawa concludes with first argument

2023-10-30 19:08:00
On the 30th, the first court case filed by the national government to approve construction work on behalf of the prefecture regarding ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa will be relocated, was filed for the first time. An argument was held. In response to the national government's argument that ``it is illegal for the prefecture to not approve the construction, and there is no other option than to execute on its behalf,'' Governor Tamaki of Okinawa Prefecture said, ``I hope they will decide that the best way to resolve the issue is through dialogue.'' '', and the hearing was over.

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Three former bosses sentenced to two years in prison in trial for forced indecency of female Ground Self-Defense Force members

2023-10-30 18:29:00
In a trial in which three former Ground Self-Defense Force members were charged with forcible indecency for forcibly performing indecent acts on a woman who was a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, prosecutors demanded two years in prison for all three. . Meanwhile, the defense claims innocence, and the verdict will be handed down on December 12th.

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Child suicide "detailed investigation" system: 40% of cases without explanation, family members demand improvement

2023-10-30 18:07:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's first investigation into the implementation status of ``detailed investigations'' conducted in response to the requests of the bereaved family when a child commits suicide found that in 40% of cases, the bereaved family was not informed about the system, including requests for investigation. The families of the victims submitted a written request to the government asking for improvements.

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Issues such as the use of AI technology, the latest research announcements, and the actual spread of fake information

2023-10-30 18:04:00
A symposium to present the latest research results on issues related to cybersecurity and the use of AI technology began on the 30th in Fukuoka City, and reports were given on the actual situation in which fake information is spread on SNS.

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Sendai Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 Extension of operation period Approval expected on November 1st

2023-10-30 17:58:00
The Nuclear Regulation Authority is expected to approve an extension on November 1 for Units 1 and 2 of the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant in Kagoshima Prefecture, for which Kyushu Electric Power has applied for an extension of the operating period, which is basically limited to 40 years. Ta.

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First meeting of Toyoko Liaison Committee to consider measures against crime damage caused by junior high and high school students, etc.

2023-10-30 17:55:00
In response to the problem in which junior high and high school students who gather in Shinjuku's Kabukicho area, commonly known as "Toyoko," have been confirmed to be victims of crime one after another, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government held its first meeting of a liaison committee to share information with the Metropolitan Police Department and take countermeasures. We have started considering this.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism holds expert review committee due to lack of reserve funds for condominium repair costs, etc.

2023-10-30 17:54:00
There are an increasing number of cases where there is not enough reserve funds to cover the repair costs of condominiums. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has begun a study by experts due to insufficient estimates of repair costs and the setting of collection fees, as well as rising repair costs due to soaring prices of materials.

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Pepper Lunch “Not feeling well” Suspension of sales of hamburger steak menu

2023-10-30 17:36:00
Customers who ate hamburgers at the restaurant chain Pepper Lunch complained of unwellness such as diarrhea and vomiting, and the operating company has suspended the sale of menu items containing hamburgers at more than 180 stores nationwide.

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Bear in warehouse in Oshu, Iwate, captured nearly 30 hours after being reported, no injuries

2023-10-30 17:13:00
In Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, a bear that had entered a warehouse on the premises of a residence and was trapped was captured nearly 30 hours after it was reported. No one was injured.

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Chiba Ichihara, the nation's first prison for young inmates with developmental disabilities

2023-10-30 16:49:00
The first prison in Japan to house only young inmates with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities, with a focus on supporting their reintegration into society, was established in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture.

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Iwate Oshu A bear is trapped in a warehouse because he is so excited that he cannot use a tranquilizer gun.

2023-10-30 16:41:00
On the 29th, a bear that entered a warehouse on the premises of a residence in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture was so agitated that a tranquilizer gun could not be used, and the bear is still trapped in the warehouse for a whole day. We are discussing.

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[Uncut press conference] Go: Sumire Nakamura, a female Kisei player, transfers to the Korean Ki Center

2023-10-30 16:07:00
Female Kisei Nakamura Sumire (14), who is a professional Go player and holds the record for being the youngest female to win the title, held a press conference at the Nippon Ki Institute in Tokyo on the 30th, following the decision to transfer to the Korea Ki Institute in 2024. I thought it was necessary for me to study in a higher-level environment," he said, explaining the reason for his transfer.

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Doctor barricaded in house and murdered; audio of entire incident played in court

2023-10-30 16:02:00
At the trial of a 67-year-old defendant accused of barricading himself in a house in Fujimino City, Saitama Prefecture, and killing his mother's doctor with a shotgun in January last year, prosecutors released an audio recording of the whole incident. It was played in court to clarify the dire situation at the time.

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Tokaido Shinkansen wagon sales end tomorrow due to decreased sales and labor shortage

2023-10-30 15:53:00
JR Tokai will end the sale of wagons inside the Tokaido Shinkansen trains on the 31st. This is due to the decline in in-vehicle sales and the difficulty in securing sales staff due to a labor shortage.

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Ikebukuro rampage accident family member names 'murder threat' call to Metropolitan Police Department

2023-10-30 15:47:00
He cited the name of the bereaved family who lost his wife and daughter in an out-of-control accident in Ikebukuro, Tokyo four years ago, and threatened to kill them, saying things like, ``It's strange to make an elderly driver pay.'' It turned out that an anonymous phone call had been made to the Metropolitan Police Department. Last week, the Tokyo District Court ordered the elderly driver who caused the accident and his insurance company to pay compensation for this accident.

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Salon manager sent to prosecutors for injecting beauty fluid into customers without doctor's instructions Tokyo

2023-10-30 13:55:00
A 31-year-old manager of a beauty salon in Minato Ward, Tokyo, was referred to the Metropolitan Police Department for suspicion of injecting beauty serum into customers without a doctor's instructions.

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Nagano: Emergency inspections begin in bear sighting areas across the prefecture

2023-10-30 12:47:00
This month, in response to the death of a man believed to have been attacked by a bear in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, the prefecture began emergency inspections on the 30th in areas across the prefecture where bears have been sighted.

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Public Security Intelligence Agency requests for 3-year renewal of observation punishment for 3 religious groups including “Aleph”

2023-10-30 12:32:00
The Public Security Intelligence Agency has determined that three religious groups, including Aleph, which changed its name from Aum Shinrikyo, remain under strong influence even after the execution of former leader Akiaki Asahara, whose real name is Chizuo Matsumoto, a former death row inmate. I requested the Public Safety Review Commission to renew my probationary sentence, which expires in January, for three years.

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Chiba Ichihara, the nation's first prison for young inmates with developmental disabilities

2023-10-30 12:28:00
The first prison in Japan to house only young inmates with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities, with a focus on supporting their reintegration into society, was established in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture.

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Iwate Oshu A bear is trapped in a warehouse because he is so excited that he cannot use a tranquilizer gun.

2023-10-30 12:18:00
On the 29th, a bear that entered a warehouse on the premises of a residence in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture was so agitated that a tranquilizer gun could not be used, and the bear is still trapped in the warehouse for a whole day. We are discussing.

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Henoko construction not approved by Okinawa Prefecture: First argument to be held on the 30th for execution on behalf of the government

2023-10-30 11:14:00
The first case was filed on the 30th in a lawsuit filed by the national government to approve construction works on behalf of the prefecture, regarding ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated. An argument will be held. While the national government is proceeding with legal procedures to get the construction work started as soon as possible, the prefectural government plans to take the governor himself to court and request that the governor dismiss the lawsuit, saying, ``Execution by proxy is against the will of the people.''

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Number of bears affected is 173, worst ever in 18 prefectures, calls for thorough countermeasures

2023-10-30 07:27:00
According to NHK, the number of people who have been attacked and injured by bears has reached at least 173 people in 18 prefectures so far this fiscal year. This is the worst damage ever since the country began keeping statistics, and the national and local governments are calling for thorough measures to be taken.

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Construction work begins on Kasumi Embankment on the upstream Naka River; disaster prevention group relocation plan also included

2023-10-30 06:03:00
In the upper reaches of the Naka River, which flows through Tochigi and Ibaraki prefectures, construction work is underway to prevent large-scale flooding downstream by opening part of the embankment and letting water overflow. It starts this month.

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"Level 4" self-driving vehicle service suspended due to collision with bicycle Fukui

2023-10-30 05:58:00
On the morning of the 29th, in Eiheiji-cho, Fukui Prefecture, there was an accident in which a vehicle that was operating at "Level 4" fully autonomous driving under certain conditions for the first time in the country collided with a bicycle on the side of the road. did. No one was injured, but the town's Third Sector, which operates the train, decided to suspend operations until it was confirmed it was safe to do so.

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Government to establish new work places at community centers to support employment of elderly people, transportation support also available

2023-10-30 05:54:00
In an effort to support the employment of elderly people, the government is planning to create new work places in community centers and other locations for elderly people registered at Silver Human Resources Centers across the country, and will soon formulate a support measure to cover transportation costs to these places. We have decided to incorporate this into our countermeasures.

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After the decision to retrial Iwao Hakamada nine years ago, the then presiding judge of the district court issued an unusual opinion.

2023-10-30 05:44:00
New facts have come to light regarding the retrial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of four members of his family in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago. It has been revealed that the former presiding judge of the Shizuoka District Court, who made the decision to grant a retrial nine years ago, submitted an unusual written opinion refuting the prosecution's complaint in order to avoid prolonging the trial. I did. The former presiding judge recently gave an interview to NHK, and revealed his feelings about the long time it took for the retrial to begin, saying, ``I'm sorry to Mr. Hakamada and his sister Hideko.'' Ta.

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Henoko construction not approved by Okinawa Prefecture: First argument to be held on the 30th for execution on behalf of the government

2023-10-30 05:34:00
The first case was filed on the 30th in a lawsuit filed by the national government to approve construction works on behalf of the prefecture, regarding ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated. An argument will be held. While the national government is proceeding with legal procedures to get the construction work started as soon as possible, the prefectural government plans to take the governor himself to court and request that the governor dismiss the lawsuit, saying, ``Execution by proxy is against the will of the people.''

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Short film production begins

2023-10-30 05:17:00
Volunteers from the local business community and airport companies have begun producing a short film set at Narita Airport in order to raise awareness of the current situation at Narita Airport, which is experiencing a serious shortage of personnel.

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Children and Families Agency continues to provide support for “specified pregnant women” at infant homes and other facilities

2023-10-30 04:36:00
For ``specified pregnant women'' who require special support in raising children due to various circumstances such as pregnancy as a teenager or poverty, the Children and Families Agency provides continuous support from the time of pregnancy until after childbirth at facilities such as infant homes. We have decided to implement new initiatives starting next year.

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