Social News(2023/11/20)
Papua New Guinea eruption "No tsunami impact on Japan" Japan Meteorological Agency
2023-11-20 23:09:00
On the evening of the 20th, the Japan Meteorological Agency was investigating whether or not there would be a tsunami to Japan due to the large-scale eruption that occurred at a volcano in Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific, but it just announced that there is no tsunami impact on Japan. .
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Traffic light sign board falls, injuring a woman in her 70s in Edogawa, Tokyo
2023-11-20 22:51:00
Just before noon on the 20th, at an intersection in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, a 3km long sign board attached to a traffic light fell and hit a woman in her 70s, injuring her head and other parts. The city is blaming deterioration of the mounting hardware, and has decided to conduct emergency inspections at approximately 150 locations.
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Rakuten Mobile fraud case: assets worth 1.8 billion yen seized Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau
2023-11-20 22:26:00
A former Rakuten Mobile manager and others were arrested and indicted in a huge fraud case related to the maintenance of mobile phone base stations, and the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau is seizing the assets of the former manager and a subcontracted transportation company worth 1.8 billion yen. This was revealed through interviews with those involved.
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Hanshin Hankyu HD Chairman Kado to resign as chairman of Takarazuka Music School
2023-11-20 22:15:00
In connection with the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, Kazuo Kado, chairman of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, is making arrangements to soon resign as chairman of the Takarazuka Music School, which trains members of the company. I found this out through interviews with people.
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Ibaraki Tokai Daini Nuclear Power Plant construction “Deficiencies should be reported as soon as they are discovered”
2023-11-20 21:24:00
At the Tokai Daini Nuclear Power Plant in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture, a meeting was held with mayors of surrounding municipalities and others, and the local government found deficiencies in the fact that deficiencies in safety measures were announced last month, four months after the discovery. It was pointed out that this should have been reported at the time.
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Avian influenza virus detected in collected wild bird feces Chiba
2023-11-20 21:20:00
A highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was detected in wild bird feces collected in Togane City, Chiba Prefecture, and Chiba Prefecture is calling on chicken farms in the prefecture to take precautions such as thorough disinfection.
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Kawasaki father sentenced to 6 years in prison for confining his 37-year-old son to death
2023-11-20 21:09:00
At the trial of a father accused of restraining his eldest son, a 37-year-old man who was believed to have had a mental illness, in a house in Kawasaki City a year ago and causing his death, prosecutors said, ``He was deprived of his dignity as a human being.'' "Causing his death was extremely egregious," and asked for a six-year prison sentence.
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Cabinet Office employee arrested for filming upskirts of high school girls in Kanagawa
2023-11-20 21:04:00
On the morning of the 20th, a 31-year-old Cabinet Office employee was arrested by police for inserting his smartphone into a high school girl's skirt on an escalator at a station in Ofuna City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
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Large-scale eruption in Papua New Guinea No noticeable change in tide level 9pm
2023-11-20 20:58:00
On the evening of the 20th, a large-scale eruption occurred at a volcano in Papua New Guinea. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to investigate whether the eruption will cause a tsunami and its impact on Japan, but as of 9 p.m., no significant changes in tide levels have been observed at observation points overseas.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: Policy requiring companies to make their support systems known to prevent employees from leaving their jobs for nursing care
2023-11-20 20:14:00
In an effort to prevent workers who are caring for family members from leaving their jobs to care for family members, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to require all companies to make their support systems, such as family care leave, known to all employees who turn 40. .
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Narcotics Control Department orders gummy manufacturer in Osaka to stop sales
2023-11-20 20:09:00
People who ate gummy bears with ingredients similar to cannabis have been complaining of poor health, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's Narcotics Control Department conducted an on-site inspection of the company in Osaka that manufactured the gummy bears. A related party found gummy bears that appear to have the same toxicity as legally regulated drugs. The Drug Enforcement Agency ordered the company to stop selling the product pending the results of ingredient testing.
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Second-generation Jehovah's Witnesses: Many have experienced abuse from their parents Support lawyer
2023-11-20 19:56:00
On the 20th, a defense team supporting former members of the religious group Jehovah's Witnesses held a press conference and stated that many second-generation parents who were raised by believer parents have experienced abuse from their parents. The results of the survey have been published. The defense team is requesting that laws and regulations regarding abuse by religious groups be considered.
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Fire destroyed 8 houses in Otobe Town, Hokkaido. Possible electrical leakage in a warehouse connected to the building.
2023-11-20 19:40:00
On the 19th, a total of eight houses were destroyed in a fire in Otobe Town in southern Hokkaido, and police interviews revealed that the fire appears to have started in a warehouse connected to the house. Since there was a refrigerator in the warehouse and there were no other sources of fire, police are investigating the cause of the fire in detail, suspecting that it may have been an electrical leak.
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Large-scale eruption in Papua New Guinea No noticeable change in tide level 7pm
2023-11-20 19:38:00
On the evening of the 20th, a large-scale eruption occurred at a volcano in Papua New Guinea. The Japan Meteorological Agency is continuing to investigate whether the eruption will cause a tsunami and its impact on Japan, but as of 7 p.m., no significant changes in tide levels have been observed at observation points overseas.
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A van at a nursing care facility falls off, injuring 5 people in Kitakyushu
2023-11-20 19:17:00
On the afternoon of the 20th, a van at a nursing care facility fell from the parking lot onto the road approximately 3 meters below the parking lot in Kitakyushu City, injuring five people, including three facility users and two staff members. According to police, the driver said, ``I mistakenly pressed the accelerator and brake.''
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New version of “Black Jack” created using generative AI and released to the press
2023-11-20 19:15:00
A project to use generative AI to create a new version of the manga "Black Jack," one of manga artist Osamu Tezuka's masterpieces that focuses on life and medicine, has been completed, and on the 20th, a portion of the work was shared with the press. It was released to the public.
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Large-scale eruption in Papua New Guinea, checking for tsunami and impact on Japan
2023-11-20 19:04:00
On the evening of the 20th, a large-scale eruption occurred at a volcano in Papua New Guinea. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to investigate whether the eruption will cause a tsunami and the impact it will have on Japan, but as of 6 p.m., no significant changes in tide levels have been observed at observation points overseas.
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Iwao Hakamada's retrial, prosecutors say, ``Fabrication'' is unrealistic.
2023-11-20 19:00:00
The third trial was held on the 20th for Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago. Regarding the suspicion of fabricating evidence, he argued, ``It is unrealistic to think that an investigative agency did this at the risk of being discovered.''
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On-site inspection of gummy manufacturing company, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Narcotics Control Department
2023-11-20 18:58:00
A number of people have been complaining of poor health after eating gummies labeled with ingredients similar to marijuana, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's Narcotics Control Department has warned that these gummies are similar to designated drugs regulated by law. An on-site inspection was conducted at the Osaka city company that manufactured the gummy as it was suspected of being toxic.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology notifies nationwide of standards for approval of establishment of correspondence high schools
2023-11-20 18:56:00
As new correspondence high schools are being established one after another, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has for the first time presented examples of standards for prefectures to approve establishments, and has notified the nation. When deploying over a wide area, we require that the standards of the local government where the satellite facility is located be taken into consideration, and that appropriate approvals be obtained.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress and the Empress and Empress attend the 70th anniversary concert of the Imperial Palace Police Band
2023-11-20 18:55:00
A concert commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Band of the Imperial Palace Police Headquarters, which protects the Imperial Family and guards the Imperial Palace, was held at the Imperial Palace with the attendance of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, the Empress and their spouses, and others.
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Former House of Representatives member Kiyonari Maekawa to be found guilty of violating the Public Offices Election Act
2023-11-20 18:52:00
In the trial of former House of Representatives member Kiyonari Maekawa, who was accused of violating the Public Offices Election Act for calling for votes before the announcement was made in the House of Representatives election held a year ago, the Supreme Court ruled against the former lawmaker's appeal of his innocence. was sentenced and found guilty.
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Two YouTubers arrested for allegedly abetting violations of the Stimulants Control Act, “private individuals arrested”
2023-11-20 18:23:00
Two people, including a 30-year-old YouTuber, were arrested on charges of posting lies on an Internet bulletin board and instigating people to bring in stimulants in order to record a video of them catching criminals in possession of illegal drugs. This YouTuber has repeatedly posted videos of so-called ``private arrests,'' and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident.
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Chinese fishing boat capsizes off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture, 5 people missing; search continues
2023-11-20 18:20:00
On the 18th, a fishing boat capsized in the East China Sea approximately 330 km west of Shimokoshiki Island in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters reported that a Chinese crew member was missing. The search for the five people has continued for 20 days. *"Koshiki" is "So" and "Kawara".
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First trial of Tokyo Olympics rigging case: facts generally accepted
2023-11-20 18:05:00
The first trial was held for the former general manager of advertising giant Hakuhodo and Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, who is accused of violating the Antimonopoly Act for fraudulently adjusting orders in a bid-rigging case involving the management of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. Although he generally acknowledged the facts in both cases, he said, ``I would like you to carefully judge whether or not there is a violation of the law.''
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Two YouTubers arrested for allegedly abetting violations of the Stimulants Control Act, “private individuals arrested”
2023-11-20 17:58:00
Two people, including a 30-year-old YouTuber, were arrested on charges of posting lies on an Internet bulletin board and instigating people to bring in stimulants in order to record a video of them catching criminals in possession of illegal drugs. This YouTuber has repeatedly posted videos of so-called ``private arrests,'' and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident.
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Tokyo Mayor of Setagaya Ward files criminal complaint over ``suspicious phone call with false information before election''
2023-11-20 17:55:00
Nobuhito Hosaka, the mayor of Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, has filed a criminal complaint with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, alleging that false information about him was disseminated to residents via automated telephone calls prior to this spring's mayoral election.
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Yamato HD unveils cargo aircraft to be operated from next year to interested parties
2023-11-20 17:37:00
As labor shortages become an issue in the transportation industry, major delivery company Yamato Holdings has revealed to those involved a new cargo-only aircraft that will begin operating next year in an effort to secure a new means of long-distance transportation.
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Large-scale eruption in Papua New Guinea, checking for tsunami and impact on Japan
2023-11-20 17:29:00
On the evening of the 20th, a large-scale eruption occurred at a volcano in Papua New Guinea. The Japan Meteorological Agency is investigating whether the eruption will cause a tsunami and its impact on Japan.
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October: Average price of new condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area falls below the same month last year for the first time in eight months
2023-11-20 17:21:00
The average price of newly built condominiums sold in October in Tokyo and three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area was 65.67 million yen, lower than the same month last year for the first time in eight months.
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Large-scale eruption in Papua New Guinea; impact on Japan is being confirmed
2023-11-20 17:11:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a large-scale eruption occurred at Ulaung Volcano in Papua New Guinea at around 3:30 pm Japan time on the 20th. Eruptions can cause tsunamis when pyroclastic flows flow into the ocean or when atmospheric pressure changes due to vibrations in the air, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is investigating the presence or absence of tsunamis and the impact on Japan.
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Masaharu Ikuta, the first president of Japan Post, dies at the age of 88
2023-11-20 16:22:00
Masaharu Ikuta, who served as the first president of Japan Post, which took over the business from the former Postal Service Agency, passed away due to old age on November 13th. He was 88 years old.
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Amendment law passed and enacted to promote financial education
2023-11-20 16:17:00
Partial revisions to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, etc., including the establishment of a new licensed corporation to promote financial education for a wide range of generations, and the abolition of quarterly reports that listed companies are required to publish. The ``Law to Do This'' was passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 20th.
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Worker's Accident Compensation Insurance to be expanded to include all people working on outsourced work Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2023-11-20 16:11:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has significantly expanded the types of industries that can use the special enrollment system for worker's compensation insurance, which allows freelance workers to receive compensation if they are injured on the job, as long as they pay the insurance premium themselves. We have decided to allow all freelancers to join.
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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare “cooperates with police” to deal with female victimization of malicious host club use
2023-11-20 15:38:00
At a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi said that there have been a number of cases in which women who use malicious host clubs are charged large amounts of money and forced into prostitution, etc., and that they will call the police to prevent damage. He expressed his intention to respond in cooperation with the government.
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Expansion of “Specified Skilled Worker No. 2” for foreigners Qualification exams begin in new additional fields
2023-11-20 14:57:00
This year, the types of industries eligible for "Specified Skilled Worker No. 2", which is a status of residence for foreigners with skilled skills and can virtually stay indefinitely, have been expanded, and qualifications are now available in newly added fields. The exam to obtain this started on the 20th.
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Request for enhanced information provision in cases where perpetrator is not prosecuted due to mental disorder
2023-11-20 14:54:00
In cases where the perpetrator of a murder case is not prosecuted due to mental disorder, organizations formed by bereaved families and others call for enhanced information provision, as the victim is unable to obtain sufficient information about the incident and the perpetrator. On the 20th, we submitted a request to the Ministry of Justice.
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant announces that “third release of treated water is complete” TEPCO
2023-11-20 14:21:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company has announced that it has completed the third discharge of treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, which began on the 2nd of this month.
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Communication failure at Softbank landline telephones restored shortly after noon
2023-11-20 13:20:00
The communication failure that had made SoftBank's landline phone service unavailable since the morning of the 20th was restored shortly after noon on the 20th. There were also outages from the 18th to the 19th, and the company commented, ``We deeply apologize.''
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Takarazuka Revue Hearing the actual situation such as hierarchical relationships and summarizing concrete measures for improvement
2023-11-20 13:10:00
In response to the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, the troupe interviewed all members of the troupe and investigated the actual situation, including the overcrowded rehearsal schedule and hierarchical relationships. We will take into account the opinions of our stakeholders and compile concrete measures to improve our organizational culture.
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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare imposes regulations after detecting ingredients similar to cannabis in gummy bears sold at stores in Tokyo
2023-11-20 12:39:00
In response to a number of cases of people complaining of feeling unwell after eating gummies manufactured by a company in Osaka, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi revealed that an on-site inspection by the Narcotics Control Department revealed that cannabis was found in gummies sold at stores in Tokyo. It was revealed that similar components were detected. In the near future, we plan to ban the possession and distribution of this ingredient as a designated drug.
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The last large-scale construction work associated with the redevelopment of JR Shibuya Station will end in the early hours of the 20th.
2023-11-20 12:37:00
The last large-scale construction work at JR Shibuya Station in conjunction with Shibuya's redevelopment was completed in the early hours of the 20th.
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“Don’t get involved in dark part-time jobs” cautions young people including university students
2023-11-20 11:40:00
In an effort to prevent young people from engaging in so-called "dark part-time jobs" and becoming complicit in crimes, the Metropolitan Police Department has called for caution and countermeasures in front of JR stations that are often used by university students and others. Regarding ``dark part-time jobs,'' there are a number of cases in which young people, mainly teenagers and 20s, participate in crimes such as special fraud and robbery.
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Akita Noshiro: 2 buildings destroyed in house fire; 2 bodies found in the ruins
2023-11-20 11:32:00
On the night of the 19th, two houses were completely burnt down in Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, and two bodies were found in the burnt ruins. Police are currently investigating as they have not been able to contact a couple in their 70s who lived in one of the buildings after the fire.
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Softbank landline telephone communication failure in parts of eastern Japan area today
2023-11-20 10:55:00
SoftBank announced that the company's landline phone service has been unavailable or difficult to use since around 8:30 a.m. on the 20th. A similar communication problem occurred with this service from the 18th to the 19th.
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Earthquake intensity 4 in Aomori, Hachinohe City, etc. No tsunami concerns, 2 injured
2023-11-20 08:22:00
Just after 6 a.m. on the 20th, there was an earthquake in Aomori Prefecture with a maximum seismic intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: Policy requiring companies to make their support systems known to prevent employees from leaving their jobs for nursing care
2023-11-20 07:27:00
In an effort to prevent workers who work while caring for family members from leaving their jobs to care for family members, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has established a policy requiring all companies to inform all employees who have reached the age of 40 of support systems such as family care leave. I did.
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Aomori: Earthquake intensity 4 in Hachinohe City, Noheji Town, etc. No worries about tsunami
2023-11-20 07:11:00
Just after 6 a.m. on the 20th, there was an earthquake in Aomori Prefecture with a maximum seismic intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.
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Yamanote Line JR Shibuya Station construction completed; operations will resume as usual from the first train
2023-11-20 06:34:00
The last major construction work at JR Shibuya Station in conjunction with the redevelopment of Shibuya was completed in the early hours of the 20th, and the Yamanote Line has been operating as usual since the first train at Kesa.
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Number of missing people with dementia doubles in 10 years, with some living in facilities without identification
2023-11-20 06:16:00
The number of people who went missing due to dementia or suspected dementia totaled more than 18,700 people nationwide last year, almost doubling in the past 10 years. NHK conducted interviews with major local governments around the country, including prefectural capitals, and found that five people living with dementia or suspected of having dementia in facilities and hospitals across the country are living without knowing their identities. Experts point out that ``we should consider providing support that transcends boundaries, such as creating a mechanism between local governments to inquire about unidentified people.''
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Tokyo Electric Power Company Releases Treated Water Sends Documents Necessary for Compensation Claim to Business Operator
2023-11-20 05:33:00
Starting on the 20th, Tokyo Electric Power Company will begin in earnest to send the necessary documents for compensation claims to businesses that have suffered reputational damage due to the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean.
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Takarazuka Revue to interview all members about hierarchical relationships and consider improvement measures
2023-11-20 05:23:00
Following the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, the company interviewed all approximately 400 members of the company in order to understand the actual situation, such as the overcrowded rehearsal schedule and hierarchical relationships. We are planning to consider specific improvement measures.
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