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Social News(2023/11/23)


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Woman stabbed at K Arena Yokohama; investigation into whereabouts of person who fled on suspicion of injury

2023-11-23 23:43:00
On the evening of the 23rd, a woman in her 40s was stabbed in the abdomen with a knife on the premises of a music facility in the Minato Mirai district of Yokohama. Police are investigating the whereabouts of the person who fled the scene of the incident and are looking into the details of the incident.

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Collision between light passenger car and large truck leaves 8-year-old girl and mother in critical condition, Kikuchi, Kumamoto

2023-11-23 22:05:00
Just before noon on the 23rd, a light passenger car carrying four parents and children collided with a large truck in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, leaving an 8-year-old elementary school girl and her mother unconscious, the father seriously injured, and an elementary school student injured. My son was also injured. Police are investigating the details.

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JR Chuo/Sobu Line resumes operation

2023-11-23 21:37:00
JR Chuo/Sobu Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Mitaka Station and Nakano Station due to an accident that occurred at Asagaya Station in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, but operations resumed at 9:15 p.m.

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The whereabouts of a woman in her 40s who was stabbed at K Arena Yokohama or who ran away are being investigated.

2023-11-23 20:51:00
On the evening of the 23rd, a woman in her 40s was found bleeding from her abdomen near a music facility in Yokohama's Minato Mirai district. The woman appears to have been stabbed with a knife, but she is conscious, and police are investigating the whereabouts of the person who fled the scene and looking into the details of the situation.

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JR Chuo/Sobu Line trains at various stations suspend operation; fatal accident at Asagaya Station

2023-11-23 20:34:00
According to JR East, due to a fatal accident that occurred at Asagaya Station in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, local trains on the JR Chuo and Sobu Lines will be suspended from around 8:07 p.m. on the up and down lines between Mitaka Station and Chiba Station. . It is expected that operations will resume around 9:10 p.m.

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Gathering to pray for Megumi Yokota’s return home: “Rescue her as soon as possible, no matter what”

2023-11-23 19:44:00
A rally was held in Tokyo to pray for Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea when she was in the first year of junior high school, to return home as soon as possible, and her mother, Sakie, said, ``I want the government to do its best to rescue her as soon as possible, no matter what. I want to have it,” he said.

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A woman in her 40s reported being stabbed by someone at K Arena Yokohama, seriously injured?

2023-11-23 19:26:00
According to the Yokohama City Fire Department, around 5:45 p.m. on the 23rd, staff at K Arena Yokohama reported that a woman in her 40s had been stabbed by someone at the K Arena Yokohama in Minato Mirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City. It means that it has entered. A woman in her 40s was injured and taken to the hospital. The woman is believed to have serious injuries, and police and fire departments are currently investigating the circumstances.

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A wild boar invades a high school in Sendai city, causing damage such as broken window glass

2023-11-23 19:06:00
A wild boar invaded a high school in Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City on the morning of the 23rd, causing damage including broken windows. Police are calling for caution as wild boars have been seen one after another in the vicinity of high schools, invading residential premises and colliding with residents.

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A woman in her 40s reported being stabbed by someone at K Arena Yokohama, seriously injured?

2023-11-23 18:48:00
According to the Yokohama City Fire Department, around 5:45 p.m. on the 23rd, staff at K Arena Yokohama reported that a woman in her 40s had been stabbed by someone at the K Arena Yokohama in Minato Mirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City. It means that it has entered. A woman in her 40s was injured and taken to the hospital. The woman is believed to have serious injuries, and police and fire departments are currently investigating the circumstances.

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Collision between light passenger car and large truck leaves 3 people in critical condition, including a girl, Kumamoto Kikuchi

2023-11-23 18:48:00
Just before noon on the 23rd, a light passenger car and a large truck collided in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, leaving three men and women in critical condition, including a girl in the lower grades of elementary school who was riding in the light passenger car, and a boy in elementary school age. I was injured. Police are investigating the details.

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A blizzard is expected to hit northern Japan from tomorrow, so prepare early

2023-11-23 18:44:00
Winds are increasing in Hokkaido and other areas due to the effects of low pressure and fronts. The atmosphere is expected to remain extremely unstable in northern Japan and Hokuriku until the 24th, and people will need to be careful about lightning strikes and gusts of wind. After that, there will be a strong winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern, so there is a risk of a blizzard mainly in northern Japan from the 24th to the 25th, so please be prepared.

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A documentary film about Palestinian children wins the Japan Prize

2023-11-23 18:19:00
The ``Japan Prize'' award ceremony, which honors outstanding programs from around the world that expand the possibilities of education, was held, and a Palestinian student who was detained for a long period of time for throwing stones at Israeli soldiers in the West Bank of the Jordan River was held. A documentary film that follows children was selected for the Grand Prix.

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Getting stuck in heavy snow varies depending on cargo and vehicle type...What should I do about it?

2023-11-23 17:08:00
One thing to worry about when it comes to heavy snow is cars getting stranded. When it comes to cars getting stuck on snowy roads, experts conducted experiments to find out whether there are any differences or characteristics depending on the cargo or vehicle type, and found that vehicles are more likely to get stuck if they are not loaded with cargo, and a 2-ton truck can become stuck in a 3-centimeter pothole. I found out that there is a risk. (Social Affairs Department Goichi Miyahara and Yuta Old Kubo)

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First joint training exercise between the Ground Self-Defense Force and the British Army after an agreement to strengthen cooperation took effect

2023-11-23 16:53:00
The Ground Self-Defense Force and the British Army are conducting their first joint training exercise since the agreement to strengthen security cooperation came into effect, and part of it was unveiled in Miyagi Prefecture on the 23rd.

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Collision between light passenger car and large truck leaves 3 people in critical condition, 1 of whom is an elementary school student Kumamoto

2023-11-23 16:31:00
According to the police, at around 11:20 a.m. on the 23rd, a light passenger car and a large truck collided in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and four men and women riding in the light passenger car were taken to the hospital. Three of them are in critical condition, and one is a girl in the lower grades of elementary school. Another person who was transported was a boy of elementary school age, who was reportedly conscious at the time of transport. Police are investigating the details.

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To solve the shortage of drivers: Recruitment briefing session with tram driving experience Okayama

2023-11-23 16:28:00
A tram operating company in Okayama City, which has a shortage of drivers, held a recruitment briefing session that included driving experience to let people learn about the appeal of the job.

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Collision between light passenger car and large truck leaves 3 people in critical condition, 1 of whom is an elementary school student Kumamoto

2023-11-23 16:06:00
According to the police, at around 11:20 a.m. on the 23rd, a light passenger car and a large truck collided in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and four men and women riding in the light passenger car were taken to the hospital. Three of them are in critical condition, and one is a girl in the lower grades of elementary school. Police are investigating the details.

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New pedestrian deck completed around Shibuya Station in Tokyo, available for use from December 1st

2023-11-23 15:01:00
A new pedestrian deck has been completed in the redevelopment area around Shibuya Station in Tokyo, which is also known as a ``labyrinth'' due to its intricate railway lines and passageways. This will allow passengers to tour around the station using the deck, which is likely to improve convenience.

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Atmospheric instability in northern and eastern Japan; blizzard expected in northern Japan from tomorrow

2023-11-23 14:46:00
Due to the effects of the low pressure and the front, the atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable until the 24th, mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern and eastern Japan, and people will need to be careful about lightning strikes and gusts of wind. After that, there will be a strong winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern, so there is a risk of a blizzard mainly in northern Japan from the 24th to the 25th, so please prepare early.

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Blind and hearing-impaired high school student takes on a race on a two-seater bicycle

2023-11-23 12:50:00
A bicycle race with approximately 5,000 participants was held on the Rainbow Bridge over Tokyo Bay on the 23rd, and a high school student with visual and hearing impairments took on the challenge with a companion on a two-seater bicycle.

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Former employee arrested for stealing approximately 190 million yen at precious metals store Ueno, Tokyo

2023-11-23 12:02:00
In April 2023, a 31-year-old former employee was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for sneaking into the office of a precious metals purchase and sales store in Ueno, Tokyo, and stealing approximately 190 million yen worth of gold bullion and other items from the safe.

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Atmospheric instability in northern and eastern Japan; blizzard expected in northern Japan from tomorrow

2023-11-23 11:47:00
Due to the effects of the low pressure and the front, the atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable until the 24th, mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern and eastern Japan, and people will need to be careful about lightning strikes and gusts of wind. After that, there will be a strong winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern, so there is a risk of a blizzard mainly in northern Japan from the 24th to the 25th, so please prepare early.

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Weak yen affects study abroad costs; working holidays are so popular that you may not be able to get a job

2023-11-23 06:34:00
The weak yen is also having an impact on students studying abroad, with some giving up on studying abroad or shortening their studies due to cost concerns.

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A blizzard is expected to hit northern Japan from the 24th, so prepare early.

2023-11-23 06:22:00
Due to the effects of the low pressure and front, atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan until the 24th, and people will need to be careful about lightning strikes and gusts of wind. After that, there will be a strong winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern, so there is a risk of a blizzard mainly in northern Japan from the 24th to the 25th, so please prepare early.

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Takarazuka Revue Company Labor Standards Inspection Office conducts on-site investigation due to death of troupe member

2023-11-23 04:31:00
Interviews with people involved revealed that the Labor Standards Inspection Office conducted an on-site investigation of the Takarazuka Revue Company on the 22nd due to the death of a Takarazuka Revue member in September. It is believed that an investigation will be carried out to determine whether there have been any violations of laws or regulations.

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Unlicensed sales of over-the-counter drugs near To-yoko, some of them suspected of shoplifting at pharmacies, etc.

2023-11-23 04:16:00
Four people were arrested for allegedly selling over-the-counter drugs to high school students and others without permission at Toyoko in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, and it is suspected that some of the over-the-counter drugs were shoplifted from pharmacies, etc., according to the investigation. I found this out through interviews with people. It is believed that the items were sold for about half the original price, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department searches new homes of two Koto Ward councilors

2023-11-23 01:23:00
In a case of violation of the Public Offices Election Act concerning the mayoral election in Tokyo's Koto Ward held in April this year, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department revealed that multiple wards had received cash payments before and after the election from Deputy Minister of Justice Mitsuru Kakizawa. Additional searches were conducted at the homes of members of Congress. The two ward councilors who admitted to NHK that they had been searched denied any illegality, and the special investigation department is expected to proceed with elucidating the purpose of the money handed over.

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