Social News(2023/11/30)
Ritsumeikan submits bill calling for the establishment of a consultation system for victims of malicious use of host clubs
2023-11-30 22:25:00
In response to a series of cases in which women who used malicious host clubs were later charged high fees, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a bill to the Diet that would require the national and local governments to establish counseling systems. .
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Osprey crash: Defense Minister Kihara requests US military commander to suspend flight
2023-11-30 22:13:00
On the 29th, a U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters will continue to search for the seven remaining crew members overnight on the 30th. Defense Minister Kihara also met with the top brass of the U.S. military in Japan and requested that all Osprey flights in Japan, except for search and rescue operations, be allowed to fly only after safety has been confirmed. We will update you on the latest developments from time to time.
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Nihon University submits response policy including measures to prevent recurrence in response to drug incidents, scheduled for press conference on the 4th of next month
2023-11-30 21:23:00
Nihon University has compiled a future response policy regarding its response to the drug incident in the American football club, which includes a review of the governance system and a policy to abolish the club, and submitted it to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on the 30th. On December 4th, President Mariko Hayashi and others will attend a press conference and give an explanation.
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COP28 opens in UAE, focus on whether it will help countries strengthen climate change countermeasures
2023-11-30 21:20:00
The United Nations climate change conference, COP28, opened in the United Arab Emirates on the night of the 30th, Japan time. COP28 will be the first opportunity to assess the progress made in global climate change countermeasures to date, and the focus will be on whether this can lead to stronger measures in each country.
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Advance ticket sales for Expo start 500 days until opening, construction delays...
2023-11-30 21:15:00
On the 30th, 500 days until the opening of the Osaka/Kansai Expo next year, advance ticket sales began on the website of the Expo Association. Since the proceeds will be used to cover operating costs, the challenge will be to carefully explain the significance of the Expo and the content of the exhibits and increase momentum.
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KyoAni trial: Bereaved family's opinion statement: ``I can't think of anything but a death sentence''
2023-11-30 20:48:00
In the Kyoto Animation arson case trial, the bereaved family continued to make statements on the 30th, and the mother who lost her 22-year-old animator daughter said, ``It's so painful that it tears me apart, and these feelings will last as long as I live.'' I can't think of anything other than a death sentence.''
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Ritsumeikan submits bill calling for the establishment of a consultation system for victims of malicious use of host clubs
2023-11-30 20:35:00
In response to a series of cases in which women who used malicious host clubs were later charged high fees, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a bill to the Diet that would require the national and local governments to establish counseling systems. .
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“There is a possibility that a conclusion cannot be reached” regarding the timing of the defense funding tax hike, Komei Nishida, chairman of the Tax Research Institute
2023-11-30 20:33:00
Regarding the timing of the start of the tax increase to secure funding for defense costs, at a New Komeito meeting, opinions were voiced questioning the decision on the timing in the face of income tax and other tax cuts. He acknowledged that there was a possibility that no conclusion could be reached through these discussions.
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Osprey crash: Defense Minister Kihara requests US military commander to suspend flight
2023-11-30 20:20:00
On the 29th, a U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters will continue to search for the seven remaining crew members overnight on the 30th. Defense Minister Kihara also met with the top brass of the U.S. military in Japan and requested that all Osprey flights in Japan, except for search and rescue operations, be allowed to fly only after safety has been confirmed. We will update you on the latest developments from time to time.
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COP28 begins soon Will it lead to stronger global climate change countermeasures?
2023-11-30 20:07:00
The United Nations climate change conference ``COP28'' will open in the United Arab Emirates on the 30th (Japan time). COP28 will be the first opportunity to evaluate the progress made in combating climate change worldwide, and the focus will be on whether this can lead to stronger measures in each country.
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Osprey crash: Defense Minister Kihara requests US military commander to suspend flight
2023-11-30 19:50:00
On the 29th, a U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters will continue to search for the seven remaining crew members overnight on the 30th. Defense Minister Kihara also met with the top brass of the U.S. military in Japan and requested that all Osprey flights in Japan, except for search and rescue operations, be conducted only after safety has been confirmed. We will update you on the latest developments from time to time.
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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Bill: Five-party talks fail to come to an agreement, see again tomorrow
2023-11-30 19:49:00
Regarding the development of legislation related to relief for victims of the former Unification Church, representatives from five parties including the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and Democratic People's Democratic Party, as well as the Constitutional Democratic Party and Japan Restoration Party, will hold discussions and amend the bill of the Liberal Democratic Party and other parties. We considered whether we could come to an agreement on this, but we were unable to reach an agreement, and we decided to exchange opinions again on December 1st.
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Nagoya High Court orders national compensation for lowering welfare costs, first in the country
2023-11-30 19:44:00
In a lawsuit in which recipients in Aichi Prefecture sued the national and local governments, alleging that their welfare allowances had been gradually lowered since 2013 and were forced to live in sub-minimum living conditions, the Nagoya High Court ruled that the lowering of their welfare allowances had been phased out since 2013. In addition to canceling the decision, the court issued a judgment ordering the state to pay compensation. According to the plaintiff's lawyers, this is the first judgment in a similar class action lawsuit ordering the government to pay compensation.
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Applicable in December Fixed interest rate mortgages will be handled differently by each major bank.
2023-11-30 19:23:00
Major banks have announced fixed interest rates for home loans that will apply in December. While Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ has raised interest rates for six consecutive months due to the rise in long-term interest rates, the other four major banks have decided to lower their interest rates to reflect the recent lull in the rise in interest rates.
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Talent LiLiCo calls on police chief for a day to eradicate drunk driving
2023-11-30 19:19:00
Ahead of the start of Tokyo's traffic safety campaign on December 1st, TV personality LiLiCo was appointed as police chief for a day and called for the eradication of drunk driving, which tends to increase at the end of the year.
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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Bill: Five-party talks fail to come to an agreement, see again tomorrow
2023-11-30 19:18:00
Regarding the development of legislation related to relief for victims of the former Unification Church, representatives from five parties including the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and Democratic People's Democratic Party, as well as the Constitutional Democratic Party and Japan Restoration Party, will hold discussions and amend the bill of the Liberal Democratic Party and other parties. We considered whether we could come to an agreement on this, but we were unable to reach an agreement, and we decided to exchange opinions again on December 1st.
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KyoAni trial: Bereaved family's opinion statement: ``I can't think of anything but a death sentence''
2023-11-30 19:03:00
In the Kyoto Animation arson case trial, the bereaved family continued to make statements on the 30th, and the mother who lost her 22-year-old animator daughter said, ``It's so painful that it tears me apart, and these feelings will last as long as I live.'' I can't think of anything other than a death sentence.''
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Fire department employee suspended for secretly filming women's upskirts Tokyo Fire Department
2023-11-30 18:54:00
The Tokyo Fire Department announced that an employee working at the fire department has been suspended from his job after he secretly filmed up the skirts of women on escalators multiple times.
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Nagoya High Court orders national compensation for lowering welfare costs, first in the country
2023-11-30 18:43:00
In a lawsuit in which recipients in Aichi Prefecture sued the national and local governments, alleging that their welfare allowances had been gradually lowered since 2013 and were forced to live in sub-minimum living conditions, the Nagoya High Court ruled that the lowering of their welfare allowances had been phased out since 2013. In addition to canceling the decision, the court issued a judgment ordering the state to pay compensation. According to the plaintiff's lawyers, this is the first judgment in a similar class action lawsuit ordering the government to pay compensation.
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Nihon University submits response policy including measures to prevent recurrence in response to drug incidents, scheduled for press conference on the 4th of next month
2023-11-30 18:40:00
Nihon University has compiled a future response policy regarding its response to the drug incident in the American football club, which includes a review of the governance system and a policy to abolish the club, and submitted it to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on the 30th. Board President Mariko Hayashi and others will attend a press conference on December 4th to provide explanations.
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Proposed ordinance requiring delivery boxes in newly built studio rooms submitted Saitama Kawaguchi
2023-11-30 18:32:00
In anticipation of the ``2024 problem,'' in which the labor shortage in the logistics industry becomes even more serious, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, submitted to the city council a bill to revise an ordinance that would require the installation of delivery boxes in newly built studio apartments.
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Bank of Japan Councilor Nakamura: “Monetary easing policy revisions will take a little more time.”
2023-11-30 18:30:00
On the 30th, Toyoaki Nakamura, a member of the Bank of Japan's policy committee that decides on monetary policy, attended a meeting with local economic organizations held in Kobe City. Mr. Nakamura expressed the view that a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to realize a virtuous cycle of wages and prices has arrived, but said, ``It will take a little more time to revise monetary easing policy.''
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Advance ticket sales for Expo start 500 days until opening, construction delays...
2023-11-30 18:22:00
On the 30th, 500 days until the opening of the Osaka/Kansai Expo next year, advance ticket sales began on the website of the Expo Association. Since the proceeds will be used to cover operating costs, the challenge will be whether we can carefully explain the significance of the Expo and the content of the exhibits and increase momentum.
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Same-sex marriage class action lawsuit Tokyo District Court ruling on March 14 next year
2023-11-30 18:18:00
The case in which eight people, including same-sex couples, are suing the government on the grounds that not recognizing same-sex marriages is unconstitutional is expected to be completed in 30 days, with the verdict expected to be handed down on March 14, 2024. became.
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JR Kyushu “I would like to discuss the future of some sections of the Kagoshima Ibusuki Makurazaki Line”
2023-11-30 18:04:00
As the environment surrounding local railways becomes increasingly severe, JR Kyushu has announced its intention to discuss the future form of local public transportation for certain sections of the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line in Kagoshima Prefecture with the prefecture and municipalities along the line. did. We would like to discuss the matter from a future-oriented perspective, without assuming whether it should continue or be abolished.
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COP28 begins soon Will it lead to stronger global climate change countermeasures?
2023-11-30 18:00:00
The United Nations climate change conference ``COP28'' will open in the United Arab Emirates on the 30th (Japan time). COP28 will be the first opportunity to evaluate the progress made in combating climate change worldwide, and the focus will be on whether this can lead to stronger measures in each country.
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Tokai University faculty union to go on strike for 15 minutes in class, demanding wage increase
2023-11-30 17:51:00
It has been revealed that a union formed by Tokai University's faculty and staff has decided to hold a strike and cancel classes for 15 minutes at the campus in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, in order to demand a better base.
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Nagoya High Court orders national compensation for lowering welfare costs, first in the country
2023-11-30 17:48:00
In a lawsuit in which recipients in Aichi Prefecture sued the national and local governments, alleging that their welfare allowances had been gradually lowered since 2013 and were forced to live in sub-minimum living conditions, the Nagoya High Court ruled that the lowering of their welfare allowances had been phased out since 2013. In addition to canceling the decision, the court issued a judgment ordering the state to pay compensation. According to the plaintiff's lawyers, this is the first judgment in a similar class action lawsuit ordering the government to pay compensation.
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Number of people infected with “pool fever” in Tokyo remains at same level as last week, exceeding warning standard
2023-11-30 17:43:00
Regarding infectious diseases in Tokyo, on the 30th, the Tokyo metropolitan government announced the number of infected people per medical institution for the week up to the 26th of this month.
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Sightseeing boat sinks off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula. Compensation lawsuit: Government willing to fight
2023-11-30 17:38:00
In April 2022, a court case began in which the family of a deckhand who died in an accident in which a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula sought compensation from the government, alleging that the ship's inspection was insufficient. It was another group that did this, and the government is not responsible for compensation.''
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A wild boar invades a factory in Kasama, Ibaraki, attacking and injuring two employees.
2023-11-30 17:10:00
On the morning of the 30th, a wild boar invaded a factory in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, attacking and injuring two employees. The boar ran off, and police are warning anyone who spots it not to approach it.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to support businesses using ICT equipment to reduce burden on nursing care staff
2023-11-30 16:53:00
In an effort to improve work efficiency at nursing care sites with a labor shortage, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is offering financial support to businesses that are working to improve work efficiency by using devices such as monitoring sensors that can reduce the burden on nursing care staff. We have indicated our policy of providing support.
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[Updating] U.S. military Osprey crash, 1 dead, search continues for 7 others
2023-11-30 16:46:00
A U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture on the 29th, and so far many pieces of what appears to be debris from the plane have been found in the sea near the crash site, and one rescued man has died. Confirmed. There were eight people on board the Osprey at the time, and the Japan Coast Guard and others have been searching for it for the past 30 days. We will update you on the latest developments from time to time.
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One year since ChatGPT was released, dealing with risks such as the spread of false information is an issue
2023-11-30 16:43:00
November 30th marks one year since the release of ChatGPT, a generative AI that allows you to input a question and create an answer in natural sentences. While the use of generative AI is rapidly expanding in companies and educational settings around the world, the challenge is how to deal with the risks of threatening human employment and spreading false information.
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Nagoya High Court orders national compensation for lowering welfare costs, first in the country
2023-11-30 16:38:00
In a lawsuit in which recipients in Aichi Prefecture sued the national and local governments, alleging that their welfare allowances had been gradually lowered since 2013 and were forced to live in sub-minimum living conditions, the Nagoya High Court ruled that the lowering of their welfare allowances had been phased out since 2013. In addition to canceling the decision, the court issued a judgment ordering the state to pay compensation. According to the plaintiff's lawyers, this is the first judgment in a similar class action lawsuit ordering the government to pay compensation.
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Arrested for allegedly replacing two Rolex watches with fake ones during business negotiations at a luxury watch store
2023-11-30 16:37:00
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 53-year-old suspect on suspicion of theft after two Rolex watches, worth a total of 8.05 million yen, were exchanged for fakes during a business meeting at a luxury watch store in Ginza, Tokyo. In response to the investigation, he has denied the charges.
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Nihon University responds to drug incident, submits response policy including measures to prevent recurrence, scheduled for press conference next week
2023-11-30 16:25:00
Nihon University has compiled a future response policy regarding its response to the American football team's drug incident, including measures to prevent recurrence, and submitted it to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on the 30th. We will hold a press conference next week on December 4th to explain these details, with Chairman Mariko Hayashi and others in attendance.
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[Updating] U.S. military Osprey crash, 1 dead, search continues for 7 others
2023-11-30 16:07:00
A U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture on the 29th, and so far many pieces of what appears to be debris from the plane have been found in the sea near the crash site, and one rescued man has died. Confirmed. There were eight people on board the Osprey at the time, and the Japan Coast Guard and others have been searching for it for the past 30 days. We will update you on the latest developments from time to time.
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“Art Aquarium” planning company president arrested for fraudulent expenses
2023-11-30 15:48:00
The president of a planning company for the ``Art Aquarium,'' where people can enjoy aquariums filled with illuminated goldfish and other objects, was arrested on charges of defrauding the event's commissioning company of approximately 56 million yen in fictitious expenses. He has denied the charges upon investigation.
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Nihon University submits measures to prevent recurrence to Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology regarding drug incident response
2023-11-30 15:38:00
Nihon University has compiled a future response policy regarding its response to the drug incident in the American football club, including measures to prevent recurrence, and submitted it to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on the 30th.
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Nagoya High Court orders national compensation for lowering welfare costs, first in the country
2023-11-30 15:18:00
In a lawsuit in which recipients in Aichi Prefecture sued the national and local governments, alleging that their welfare allowances had been gradually lowered since 2013 and were forced to live in sub-minimum living conditions, the Nagoya High Court ruled that the lowering of their welfare allowances had been phased out since 2013. In addition to canceling the decision, the court issued a judgment ordering the state to pay compensation. According to the plaintiff's lawyers, this is the first judgment in a similar class action lawsuit ordering the government to pay compensation.
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Advance tickets for the Osaka/Kansai Expo go on sale from today, 500 days left until the opening
2023-11-30 15:01:00
On the 30th, 500 days until the opening of the Osaka/Kansai Expo next year, advance ticket sales began on the website of the Expo Association. Since the proceeds will be used to cover operating costs, the challenge will be whether we can carefully explain the significance of the Expo and the content of the exhibits and increase momentum.
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[Updating] U.S. military Osprey crash, 1 person dead; search continues including Coast Guard
2023-11-30 14:56:00
A U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture on the 29th, and so far many pieces of what appears to be debris from the plane have been found in the sea near the crash site, and one rescued man has died. Confirmed. There were eight people on board the Osprey at the time, and the Japan Coast Guard and others have been searching for it for the past 30 days. We will update you on the latest developments from time to time.
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Trailer loaded on pedestrian bridge exceeds legal height? Search for transportation company in Sendai
2023-11-30 14:05:00
On November 27, an accident occurred on a national highway in Sendai City when a trailer's cargo got stuck on a pedestrian bridge and the trailer was temporarily unable to move. Police suspect that the trailer was in violation of the Road Act by loading the cargo above the legal height. We searched for transportation companies in the city.
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Former Lotte catcher Tomoya Satosaki calls for traffic accident prevention
2023-11-30 14:01:00
Tomoya Satosaki, a former catcher for professional baseball team Lotte, visited Saitama City and called for prevention of traffic accidents at dusk and at night.
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[Updating] U.S. military Osprey crash, 1 person dead; search continues including Coast Guard
2023-11-30 13:57:00
A U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture on the 29th, and so far many pieces of what appears to be debris from the plane have been found in the sea near the crash site, and one rescued man has died. Confirmed. There were eight people on board the Osprey at the time, and the Japan Coast Guard and others have been searching for it for the past 30 days. We will update you on the latest developments from time to time.
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18-year-old woman's body abandonment case; boyfriend also involved? Arrest to be made tomorrow
2023-11-30 13:32:00
On the 30th, the Metropolitan Police Department inspected the vehicle used to transport the body of an 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo, whose body was found in a mountain forest in Yamanashi Prefecture. It was also learned that the arrested office worker was a classmate of the woman's partner who was arrested in a separate incident, and the Metropolitan Police Department plans to arrest the partner on December 1st for his involvement in abandoning the body.
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Four people, including the president of a medical equipment sales company, arrested for selling drinking water claiming it is ``effective against tumors''
2023-11-30 13:31:00
Four people, including the president of a medical equipment sales company, were arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for selling drinking water that claimed to have drug-like efficacy and effectiveness, such as being effective against tumors.
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Fukushima: All evacuation orders for designated reconstruction and revitalization base areas have been lifted.
2023-11-30 13:04:00
In Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture, which was affected by the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, the evacuation order for the "Specified Reconstruction and Revitalization Base Area", where the national government had taken the lead in decontamination, was lifted on November 30th. . The evacuation order has now been lifted for all of the ``Specified Reconstruction and Revitalization Base Areas'' in six local governments in Fukushima Prefecture, and from now on, there is a need for the early lifting of the evacuation order for the remaining difficult-to-return areas of approximately 309 square kilometers within the prefecture. Masu.
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Bird flu detected at poultry farm in Moroyama Town, Saitama; approximately 45,000 chickens to be culled
2023-11-30 12:47:00
Saitama Prefecture announced on the 29th that avian influenza virus was detected as a result of detailed tests on chickens found dead at a poultry farm in Moroyama Town. This is the third case of infection in Japan this season at a poultry farm, and the prefecture has begun culling approximately 45,000 chickens raised at this farm.
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Gunma Itakura-cho house burnt down, two bodies found in the ruins
2023-11-30 12:33:00
On the night of the 29th, two people were found dead in the remains of a fire that completely destroyed a house in Itakura Town, Gunma Prefecture. After the fire, the 71-year-old man and his mother, who lived in the house, could not be contacted, and police are currently investigating.
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[Updating] US military Osprey crash information: 1 person killed; search continues including Coast Guard
2023-11-30 12:30:00
A U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture on the 29th, and so far many pieces of what appears to be debris from the plane have been found in the sea near the crash site, and one rescued man has died. Confirmed. There were eight people on board the Osprey at the time, and the Japan Coast Guard and others have been searching for it for the past 30 days. We will update you on the latest developments from time to time.
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Two Kabukicho hosts arrested for allowing illegally solicited women to enter the store
2023-11-30 12:25:00
Shinjuku: Two Kabukicho hosts were arrested on suspicion of violating Tokyo metropolitan ordinances for allowing a woman who was illegally solicited on the streets of Kabukicho to enter a host club. Host clubs in Kabukicho have been experiencing a series of troubles related to high repayments of accounts receivable and touts, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the actual state of the business.
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[Commentary] What will happen? What will happen to the trial over cutting down trees in Jingu Gaien?
2023-11-30 12:24:00
Meiji Jingu Gaien is a popular spot with beautiful rows of ginkgo trees. The issue here is the "trimming of trees" involved in the redevelopment plan. Neighboring residents and others who oppose the project have begun a lawsuit against Shinjuku City, asking them to cancel the logging permit. What will happen with this trial? What is a redevelopment plan anyway? Commentator Satoshi Kiyonaga will provide an easy-to-understand explanation. *The explanation is information as of November 27th. (Video: 4 minutes 20 seconds)
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Advance tickets for the Osaka/Kansai Expo go on sale from today, 500 days left until the opening
2023-11-30 12:21:00
Advance ticket sales began on the Internet on the 30th, 500 days until the Osaka/Kansai Expo opens next year. Since the proceeds will be used to cover operating costs, the challenge will be whether we can carefully explain the significance of the Expo and the content of the exhibits and increase momentum.
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18-year-old woman's body abandonment case: Vehicle inspection used to transport vehicle; relationship partner involved?
2023-11-30 12:18:00
On the 30th, the Metropolitan Police Department inspected the vehicle used to transport the body of an 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo, whose body was found in a mountain forest in Yamanashi Prefecture. It was also learned that the arrested office worker was a classmate of the girlfriend of a woman who was arrested in another case, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the circumstances, as they suspect that the boyfriend was also involved in abandoning the body.
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New BS starts from December 1st Some programs will be moved
2023-11-30 12:18:00
From December 1st, NHK's BS1 and BS Premium will become one and change to "NHK BS."
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[Updating] US military Osprey crash information: 1 person killed; search continues including Coast Guard
2023-11-30 11:54:00
A U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane appears to have crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on the 29th. What appears to be debris from the plane has been found in the sea near the scene, and one rescued man has died. has been confirmed. There were eight people on board the Osprey at the time, and the Japan Coast Guard and others have been searching for it for the past 30 days. We will update you on the latest developments from time to time.
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[Updating] US military Osprey crash information: 1 person killed; search continues including Coast Guard
2023-11-30 11:02:00
A U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane appears to have crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on the 29th. What appears to be debris from the plane has been found in the sea near the scene, and one rescued man has died. has been confirmed. There were eight people on board the Osprey at the time, and the Japan Coast Guard and other authorities are continuing to identify and search for them. We will update you on the latest developments on the 30th.
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Avian influenza infection confirmed at poultry farm in Moroyama Town, Saitama, third case of this season
2023-11-30 10:07:00
Saitama Prefecture announced on the 29th that the highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza virus was detected in chickens found dead at a poultry farm in Moroyama Town as a result of detailed genetic testing. This is the third case of avian influenza infection confirmed at a poultry farm in Japan this season, and the first in Saitama Prefecture.
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Shizuoka Helicopter crash 3 years ago: Could the blade become uncontrollable due to an abnormality?
2023-11-30 10:01:00
Three years ago, a helicopter crashed into a mountain forest in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, killing the pilot, and the National Transportation Safety Board found that the main rotor blade developed an abnormality after experiencing a strong downdraft. An investigation report has been compiled stating that the aircraft appears to have lost control and crashed.
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One year since ChatGPT was released, dealing with risks such as the spread of false information is an issue
2023-11-30 09:27:00
November 30th marks one year since the release of ChatGPT, a generative AI that allows you to input a question and create an answer in natural sentences. While the use of generative AI is rapidly expanding in companies and educational settings around the world, the challenge is how to deal with the risks of threatening human employment and spreading false information.
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[Updating] US military Osprey crash information: 1 person killed; search continues including Coast Guard
2023-11-30 08:55:00
A U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane appears to have crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on the 29th. What appears to be debris from the plane has been found in the sea near the scene, and one rescued man has died. has been confirmed. There were eight people on board the Osprey at the time, and the Japan Coast Guard and other authorities are continuing to identify and search for them. We will update you on the latest developments on the 30th.
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Itakura-cho, Gunma: Two people unable to be contacted after house burnt down, police and fire department rushing to confirm
2023-11-30 08:17:00
On the night of the 29th, a fire destroyed a house in Itakura Town, Gunma Prefecture, and two of the four family members who lived in the house have been lost, and the police and fire department are rushing to confirm the situation.
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[Updating] US military Osprey crash information: 1 person killed; search continues including Coast Guard
2023-11-30 07:33:00
A U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane appears to have crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on the 29th. What appears to be debris from the plane has been found in the sea near the scene, and one rescued man has died. has been confirmed. There were six people on board the Osprey at the time, and the Japan Coast Guard and other authorities are continuing to identify and search for them. We will update you on the latest developments on the 30th.
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Kyushu Electric Power Company: Approximately 2.9 million customer information now available for viewing from subsidiaries
2023-11-30 07:29:00
Kyushu Electric Power Co. announced that approximately 2.9 million pieces of customer information had been available for viewing by its subsidiaries for more than a year and a half until October. At this time, we believe that there is no information leakage outside of our subsidiaries.
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Keio Line resumes operation Takahata Fudo - Keio Hachioji Kitano - Takao up and down lines
2023-11-30 06:47:00
On the 30th, due to a malfunction at the point at Kitano Station, the Keio Line suspended operation on both the up and down lines between Takahatafudo Station and Keio Hachioji Station, and between Kitano Station and Takao Station, but at 6 a.m. Operation resumed at 38 minutes.
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One year since ChatGPT was released, dealing with risks such as the spread of false information is an issue
2023-11-30 06:23:00
November 30th marks one year since the release of ChatGPT, a generative AI that allows you to input a question and create an answer in natural sentences. While the use of generative AI is rapidly expanding in companies and educational settings around the world, the challenge is how to deal with the risks of threatening human employment and spreading false information.
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Keio Line operation suspended Takahata Fudo - Keio Hachioji Kitano - Takao up and down lines
2023-11-30 06:20:00
Due to a point failure at Kitano Station, the Keio Line has suspended service from the first train on both the up and down lines between Takahata Fudo Station and Keio Hachioji Station, and between Kitano Station and Takao Station. According to Keio Electric Railway, operations are expected to resume around 7 a.m.
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[Updating] US military Osprey crash information: 1 person killed; search continues including Coast Guard
2023-11-30 06:02:00
A U.S. Air Force Osprey transport plane appears to have crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on the 29th. What appears to be debris from the plane has been found in the sea near the scene, and one rescued man has died. has been confirmed. There were six people on board the Osprey at the time, and the Japan Coast Guard and other authorities are continuing to identify and search for them. We will update you on the latest developments on the 30th.
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Woman who abandoned body of 18-year-old contacted her workplace at an unknown time asking for a break
2023-11-30 05:57:00
In the case of an 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo whose body was found in Yamanashi Prefecture, when the woman left her home and went missing, she contacted her workplace and asked her to take a week off because she was not feeling well. This was revealed through interviews with the people involved. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, including where she went after leaving her home.
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Nihon University American Football Club requests revocation of policy to abolish club, current club members submit request
2023-11-30 05:00:00
On the 29th, 13 current members of the American football team attached 180 signatures calling for the revocation of the policy, regarding Nihon University's decision to abolish the American football club in response to the drug scandal. I submitted a request to the university.
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Advance tickets for the Osaka/Kansai Expo go on sale from today, 500 days left until the opening
2023-11-30 04:38:00
Advance ticket sales began on the Internet on the 30th, 500 days until the Osaka/Kansai Expo opens next year. Since the proceeds will be used to cover operating costs, the challenge will be whether we can carefully explain the significance of the Expo and the content of the exhibits and increase momentum.
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US military Osprey crash information: 1 person killed off the coast of Yakushima [29th details]
2023-11-30 02:01:00
On the afternoon of the 29th, there was information that a US military transport plane ``Osprey'' crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard is responding by sending out patrol boats and aircraft. According to the Japan Coast Guard, numerous pieces of gray wreckage, believed to be aircraft, were found in the sea southeast of Yakushima Airport, and a man believed to have been on board the Osprey was rescued, but he died. A man who witnessed the incident said, ``Suddenly, the aircraft flipped over and fell head over heels. It caught fire, exploded, and fell vertically into the sea.'' In response to this incident, Okinawa Prefecture verbally requested the Okinawa Defense Bureau to suspend flights of U.S. military Ospreys, including those belonging to the Marine Corps, until the cause is investigated. Click here for the latest information on the 30th↓↓↓
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“Increase allocation of bluefin tuna catch” requested by fishermen’s groups including Oma Town, Aomori
2023-11-30 01:12:00
Regarding bluefin tuna, the catch of which is restricted to protect the resource, a group of fishermen operating along the coasts of Oma Town, Aomori Prefecture, and other areas have requested that the government increase the quota for catching bluefin tuna.
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[Full text of the press conference] Prince Akishino's 58th birthday
2023-11-30 00:41:00
Prince Akishino, the ``heir'' and first in line to the imperial throne, celebrated his 58th birthday on November 30th, and held a press conference ahead of his birthday. This is the full text of Prince Akishino's press conference.
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Prince Akishino's 58th birthday today
2023-11-30 00:05:00
On the 30th, Prince Akishino, the heir and first in line to the Imperial Throne, celebrated his 58th birthday.
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