Social News(2023/11/27)
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issues corrective instructions to Mie Fisheries Federation over inappropriate labeling of some farmed red sea bream
2023-11-27 23:08:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has accused the Mie Fisheries Federation (Mie Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Federation) of selling some farmed red sea bream from Wakayama Prefecture and Ehime Prefecture by improperly labeling them as produced in Mie Prefecture. Based on the law, the company announced on the 28th that it would issue instructions to correct the labeling and prevent recurrence.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare corrects 45 mistakes in this year's "Suicide Prevention White Paper"
2023-11-27 21:33:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that errors were found in the wording, diagrams, etc. of this year's ``White Paper on Suicide Countermeasures,'' which was approved by the Cabinet last month, and have been corrected.
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Fukushima Futaba town crime prevention patrol officer acts inappropriately; reconstruction minister apologizes
2023-11-27 21:19:00
It has been revealed that more than 10 crime prevention patrol officers in Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture, have repeatedly engaged in inappropriate behavior, such as entering private property without permission and picking fruits and wild vegetables. Minister of Reconstruction Tsuchiya apologized, calling the incident extremely regrettable, and expressed his intention to work to prevent it from happening again.
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Takarazuka Revue Bereaved Family: “There is no way a solution can be reached by denying power harassment”
2023-11-27 21:16:00
Regarding the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, the representative for the bereaved family met with the troupe on November 24th, acknowledged overwork and power harassment, and offered an apology and compensation. I have made it clear that I have asked for it again. According to a representative, the opera company has indicated that it takes the claims of the bereaved families seriously and intends to continue discussions with them.
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National Police Agency Commissioner inspects Kabukicho to “thoroughly crack down on malicious host clubs”
2023-11-27 21:10:00
National Police Agency Commissioner Yasuhiro Tsuyuki has announced that many cases have been occurring in which female customers who have used host clubs have been charged high fees by the host clubs and forced into prostitution in order to "pay the bills." We inspected the situation in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, where the Host Club store is located.
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Nihon University American football club drug incident: President and vice president announce intention to resign to university
2023-11-27 20:30:00
It was revealed on the 27th that President Takeo Sakai and Vice President Yasuhiro Sawada informed the university of their intention to resign over the handling of the drug incident at the Nihon University American Football Club.
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Six organizations, including the Japan Health Insurance Federation, have submitted a request: “We are not in an environment where we can raise medical fees.”
2023-11-27 20:27:00
In preparation for next fiscal year's revision of medical fees, the Federation of Health Insurance Associations, along with Keidanren and Rengo, have submitted a request to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, stating that the public burden of insurance premiums is nearing its limit, and there is no environment in which to raise medical fees. At the same time, it is necessary to improve the treatment of medical workers.
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Nihon University Vice President Sawada files suit against Chairman Hayashi, claiming he was subjected to power harassment
2023-11-27 20:17:00
Vice President Yasuhiro Sawada has filed a lawsuit against President Mariko Hayashi for 10 million yen in damages, alleging that there was power harassment over the handling of a drug incident at the Nihon University American Football Club.
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KyoAni trial begins hearing on circumstances related to severity of sentence
2023-11-27 20:15:00
The Kyoto Animation arson murder trial has begun to examine the circumstances surrounding the severity of the sentence, with prosecutors emphasizing the severity of the outcome, calling it ``an unprecedented and gruesome mass arson murder case.'' In response, the defense argued that it was expected that the prosecution would seek the death penalty, and that ``we should first consider whether the death penalty is a permissible system.'' A statement of opinion was also read out by the bereaved family, in which they said, ``We believe that the most severe sentence will be handed down.''
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Trailer temporarily unable to move after cargo gets caught on pedestrian bridge Sendai
2023-11-27 20:07:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, the load of a trailer got stuck on a pedestrian bridge on a national highway in Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, and the trailer was temporarily unable to move. No one was injured.
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Tanker hijacked by armed groups in Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen, but freed
2023-11-27 20:06:00
On the 26th, a tanker managed by a British company was hijacked by militants in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen, and was later freed by the US Navy, multiple Western media reported.
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Supreme Court enacts rules for permanent preservation of records to go into effect in January next year due to disposal issue
2023-11-27 19:30:00
In response to the issue of records of juvenile cases and civil trials that attracted social attention, such as the Kobe child serial murder case that occurred 26 years ago, being destroyed, the Supreme Court established rules regarding the permanent preservation of records. A third-party committee will be set up to hear opinions from experts on the necessity of permanent preservation, and will be put into operation from January next year.
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KyoAni trial begins hearing on circumstances related to severity of sentence
2023-11-27 19:11:00
The Kyoto Animation arson murder trial has begun to examine the circumstances surrounding the severity of the sentence, with prosecutors emphasizing the severity of the outcome, calling it ``an unprecedented and gruesome mass arson murder case.'' In response, the defense argued that it was expected that the prosecution would seek the death penalty, and that ``we should first consider whether the death penalty is a permissible system.'' A statement of opinion was also read out by the bereaved family, in which they said, ``We believe that the most severe sentence will be handed down.''
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Takarazuka Revue Bereaved Family: “There is no way a solution can be reached by denying power harassment”
2023-11-27 19:10:00
Regarding the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, the representative for the bereaved family met with the troupe on November 24th, acknowledged overwork and power harassment, and offered an apology and compensation. I have made it clear that I have asked for it again. According to a representative, the opera company has indicated that it takes the claims of the bereaved families seriously and intends to continue discussions with them.
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Cargo caught on pedestrian bridge, trailer unable to move, Sendai national highway
2023-11-27 18:55:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, the load of a trailer got stuck on a pedestrian bridge on a national highway in Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, and the trailer was unable to move. No one was injured, but police and others are restricting traffic on some lanes and pedestrian bridges and are proceeding with clearing work.
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Aichi Togo Town Mayor Power Harassment Remarks Resolution of No Confidence Rejected
2023-11-27 18:40:00
On the 27th, a resolution of no confidence in the mayor of Togo Town, Aichi Prefecture, Kenji Imata, was submitted to the town assembly over an issue in which he allegedly made remarks that amounted to power harassment to town employees, but as a result of the vote, It was rejected.
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Tanker hijacked by armed groups in Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen, but freed
2023-11-27 18:26:00
On the 26th, a tanker managed by a British company was hijacked by militants in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen, and was later freed by the US Navy, multiple Western media reported.
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Nihon University American football club drug incident: President and vice president announce intention to resign to university
2023-11-27 18:20:00
It was revealed on the 27th that President Takeo Sakai and Vice President Yasuhiro Sawada informed the university of their intention to resign over the handling of the drug incident at the Nihon University American Football Club.
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Nihon University American football club drug incident: New third-year male member arrested
2023-11-27 18:12:00
In the case where a male member of Nihon University's American football club was arrested for allegedly concealing marijuana and other illegal drugs, the Metropolitan Police Department said the third-year male member had purchased illegal drugs believed to be marijuana from a trafficker. A new arrest was made on suspicion of violating the special law. This is the third Nihon University American football team member to be arrested.
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Establishment of NPO by former police officers to support police activities during disasters
2023-11-27 17:50:00
A non-profit organization was established by former police officers to support police activities during disasters, and lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake were discussed in a commemorative lecture.
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Osaka/Kansai Expo: Ring-shaped wooden building “Big Roof” construction unveiled
2023-11-27 17:45:00
On the 27th, construction work on the ring-shaped wooden structure ``Big Roof'', which will be installed as the symbol of the Osaka/Kansai Expo next year, was shown to the press on the 27th.
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Three people break into a precious metals store, but they resist and flee Ueno, Tokyo
2023-11-27 17:39:00
On the night of the 26th, three people wearing helmets broke into a precious metals store in Ueno, Tokyo and tried to steal items, but the employees resisted them and fled without taking anything. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as an attempted robbery.
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Tanker hijacked by armed groups in Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen, but freed
2023-11-27 17:35:00
On the 26th, a tanker managed by a British company was hijacked by militants in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen, and was later freed by the US Navy, multiple Western media reported.
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Requirements for gender change surgery are found to be in violation of the constitution; groups concerned hold press conference
2023-11-27 17:08:00
Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that the law's requirement that people with gender identity disorder must undergo reproductive surgery to change their registered gender is unconstitutional and invalid. In response to this, a group formed by the parties involved held a press conference and called for an urgent review of the law, including the repeal of the provision.
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Russian spacecraft piloted by Yusaku Maezawa on return to Earth unveiled Tokyo
2023-11-27 16:41:00
The Russian spacecraft on which businessman Yusaku Maezawa, the first Japanese civilian to stay on the International Space Station, returned to Earth, has been on display in Tokyo since the 27th.
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Kyoto police inspector re-arrested for stealing 3 million cash by misusing fraud prevention information
2023-11-27 16:36:00
A lieutenant at the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters who was arrested and charged with stealing cash and other items from a house he visited during an investigation was arrested again on suspicion of stealing 3 million yen in cash from another elderly person's house. Police are investigating the matter further, suspecting that the information received from financial institutions about people who made large withdrawals was misused to prevent damage from special fraud.
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Nihon University American football club drug incident: New third-year male member arrested
2023-11-27 16:33:00
In the case where a male member of Nihon University's American football team was arrested for allegedly concealing illegal drugs such as marijuana, the Metropolitan Police Department charged the third-year male member of the club with receiving illegal drugs believed to be marijuana, in violation of the Special Drug Provisions Act. A new arrest was made on suspicion. This is the third Nihon University American football team member to be arrested.
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Three people break into a precious metals store, but they resist and flee Ueno, Tokyo
2023-11-27 16:26:00
On the night of the 26th, three people wearing helmets broke into a precious metals store in Ueno, Tokyo and tried to steal items, but the employees resisted them and fled without taking anything. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as an attempted robbery.
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Three masked robbers at a precious metals store resist and flee Ueno, Tokyo
2023-11-27 15:22:00
On the night of the 26th, three people wearing helmets broke into a precious metals store in Ueno, Tokyo and tried to steal items, but the employees resisted them and fled without taking anything. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as an attempted robbery.
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Tokyo's Koto Ward: Members of Parliament are also calling for votes through paid advertisements on SNS
2023-11-27 15:14:00
It has been revealed that a ward assembly member in Tokyo's Koto Ward, who belongs to the Nippon Ishin no Kai, had placed paid advertisements on SNS calling for votes for him during the ward assembly election in April this year.
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Kyoto police inspector re-arrested for stealing cash by misusing fraud prevention information
2023-11-27 12:50:00
A lieutenant at the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters who was arrested and charged with stealing cash and other items from a house he visited during an investigation was arrested again on suspicion of stealing 3 million yen in cash from another elderly person's house. Police are investigating the matter further, suspecting that the information received from financial institutions about people who made large withdrawals was misused to prevent damage from special fraud.
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Nihon University Vice President Sawada files suit against Chairman Hayashi, claiming he was subjected to power harassment
2023-11-27 12:32:00
Vice President Yasuhiro Sawada has filed a lawsuit against President Mariko Hayashi for 10 million yen in damages, alleging that there was power harassment over the handling of a drug incident at the Nihon University American Football Club.
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Avian influenza infection confirmed at poultry farm, second case in Japan this season, Ibaraki
2023-11-27 11:52:00
Genetic testing was performed on chickens found dead at a poultry farm in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the H5 avian influenza virus was detected. This is the second case of avian influenza infection confirmed at a poultry farm this season in Japan.
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Chiba Prefectural Hospital Opens to Accept Both Physical and Mental Emergency Patients
2023-11-27 11:08:00
This month, a prefectural hospital opened in Chiba Prefecture that accepts both physical and mental emergency patients, which is rare even in Japan, and is expected to have the ability to provide advanced emergency medical care to patients with both conditions.
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“Dark Pattern” large-scale survey: Nearly half of respondents said they suffered a disadvantage
2023-11-27 10:47:00
Experts have compiled the results of a large-scale survey on web design called ``dark patterns,'' which lead people to make unintended decisions without realizing it. Nearly half of the respondents said they had experienced disadvantage, and experts say there is a need to strengthen countermeasures.
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Avian influenza infection confirmed at poultry farm, second case in Japan this season, Ibaraki
2023-11-27 10:29:00
Genetic testing was performed on chickens found dead at a poultry farm in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the H5 avian influenza virus was detected. This is the second case of avian influenza infection confirmed at a poultry farm this season in Japan.
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Avian influenza infection confirmed at poultry farm, second case in Japan this season, Ibaraki
2023-11-27 09:54:00
Ibaraki Prefecture announced that detailed genetic testing of chickens found dead on the 26th at a poultry farm in Kasama City detected the H5 avian influenza virus. This is the second case of avian influenza infection confirmed at a poultry farm this season in Japan. Ibaraki Prefecture will begin culling 70,000 chickens raised at this poultry farm from 9 a.m. on the 27th, disinfect the surrounding area, and call on poultry farms in the prefecture to thoroughly manage hygiene and disinfect. Masu.
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Hit by car, possibly multiple collisions, investigated as fatal hit-and-run case Chiba
2023-11-27 09:05:00
On the evening of the 26th, an 80-year-old woman was found collapsed on the street in Chiba City and died at a hospital. Based on the circumstances at the scene, it appears that the woman was hit by a car, and police are investigating the incident as a fatal hit-and-run in which the car that hit her fled the scene.
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