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More than 10 million kickbacks for Abe-aligned members, political funding party

2023-12-02 23:44:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction in the Liberal Democratic Party, several members of the Seiwa Policy Research Group, the largest faction of the Abe faction, are suspected of receiving kickbacks exceeding 10 million yen, according to officials. I learned something new through this interview. It is suspected that the political organization of the member of parliament did not record the kickbacked funds as income, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.

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Bear repellent spray accidentally sprayed on Shinkansen train, leaving 5 passengers with eye and throat pain

2023-12-02 23:02:00
On the night of the 2nd, five female passengers, all between the ages of 7 and 32, complained of sore eyes and throats after being sprayed inside the Hikari train on the Tokaido Shinkansen. Police are investigating the possibility that a bear-repellent spray carried by a passenger returning from climbing may have been accidentally sprayed.

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Five people feel unwell due to bear repellent spray on Tokaido Shinkansen train Hamamatsu Station

2023-12-02 21:59:00
On the night of the 2nd, spray was fired inside the Tokaido Shinkansen ``Hikari'' train, causing five passengers to complain of eye and throat pain. The train is currently stopped at Hamamatsu Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, and JR Tokai has removed all passengers to the platform and is investigating the situation in detail.

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Suspected bird flu at Izumi chicken farm in Kagoshima, fourth case nationwide this season

2023-12-02 21:34:00
On the 2nd, a chicken raised at a poultry farm in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, was found dead, and when the prefecture conducted a simple test, it was found that the chicken was suspected to have been infected with avian influenza. If the infection is confirmed through genetic testing, it would be the first case this season at a poultry farm in the prefecture, and the fourth case nationwide.

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Bear repellent spray on Tokaido Shinkansen train leaves 5 people unwell at Hamamatsu Station

2023-12-02 21:18:00
On the night of the 2nd, spray was fired inside the Tokaido Shinkansen ``Hikari'' train, causing five passengers to complain of eye and throat pain. The train is currently stopped at Hamamatsu Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, and JR Tokai has removed all passengers to the platform and is investigating the situation in detail.

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Disturbance on the Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari train Emergency stop button pressed at Hamamatsu Station

2023-12-02 20:12:00
According to JR Tokai, a nuisance occurred on the Tokaido Shinkansen train bound for Tokyo just after 7 p.m. on the 2nd, on the Hikari train No. 518, and the emergency stop button was pressed at Hamamatsu Station in Shizuoka Prefecture. . As of 8 p.m., the train is still stopped at Hamamatsu Station, causing delays on the up and down lines between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. There is also information that some kind of spray may have been sprayed inside the vehicle. According to the JR Tokai website, Hikari 518 has been suspended between Hamamatsu and Tokyo.

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More than 10 million kickbacks for Abe-aligned members, political funding party

2023-12-02 19:22:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction in the Liberal Democratic Party, several members of the Seiwa Policy Research Group, the largest faction of the Abe faction, are suspected of receiving kickbacks exceeding 10 million yen, according to officials. I learned something new through this interview. It is suspected that the political organization of the member of parliament did not record the kickbacked funds as income, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.

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Japan and Germany substantially reach agreement on ACSA, strengthen cooperation in security field

2023-12-02 19:13:00
In an effort to strengthen cooperation in the security field, the Japanese and German governments have signed an ACSA (Access Cross-Servicing Agreement), which allows the Self-Defense Forces and the German military to mutually provide food, fuel, etc. We have essentially agreed to conclude the agreement.

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More than 10 million kickbacks for Abe-aligned members, political funding party

2023-12-02 18:50:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction in the Liberal Democratic Party, several members of the Seiwa Policy Research Group, the largest faction of the Abe faction, are suspected of receiving kickbacks exceeding 10 million yen, according to officials. I learned something new through this interview. It is suspected that the political organization of the member of parliament did not record the kickbacked funds as income, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.

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3 days after crash, search continues for 7 crew members, Osprey fears around the scene

2023-12-02 18:48:00
It has been two days since the crash of the US military transport plane Osprey off the coast of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, but no clues have been obtained regarding the seven missing crew members, and search efforts are still ongoing. it is continuing. Meanwhile, the U.S. military flew Marine Corps Ospreys around the site for rescue operations, and local residents voiced their concerns.

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Approximately 40 Akita dogs take a walk in Shibuya to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of loyal dog Hachiko

2023-12-02 18:24:00
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the faithful dog Hachiko, approximately 40 Akita dogs from all over the country were taking a walk in Shibuya, Tokyo, looking adorable.

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11 years after the Sasago tunnel accident that left 9 people dead, memorial service held near the site

2023-12-02 17:46:00
On the 2nd of 11 years since the ceiling panel collapsed in the Sasago Tunnel on the Chuo Expressway in Yamanashi Prefecture, killing nine people, a memorial service was held near the site.

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Search continues for seven Osprey crash crew members, large wreckage salvaged

2023-12-02 17:34:00
The 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters continues to search for the seven missing crew members as the US military transport plane Osprey crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, three days after it occurred. . Meanwhile, a U.S. Marine Corps Osprey was flown to Amami Airport for accident rescue operations, and Governor Shioda of Kagoshima Prefecture asked the Kyushu Defense Bureau to request the U.S. military to take all possible safety precautions. .

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``Low mountain'' event to enjoy while being careful about getting lost and rescue training in Kanagawa

2023-12-02 17:09:00
An event was held in a mountain in Kanagawa Prefecture to let people enjoy the relatively low mountains ``Low Mountains'' while being careful not to get lost, and a mountain rescue training using a helicopter was also made public.

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Search continues for seven Osprey crash crew members, large wreckage salvaged

2023-12-02 16:51:00
The 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters continues to search for the seven missing crew members as the US military transport plane Osprey crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, three days after it occurred. . Meanwhile, a U.S. Marine Corps Osprey was flown to Amami Airport for accident rescue operations, and Governor Shioda of Kagoshima Prefecture asked the Kyushu Defense Bureau to request the U.S. military to take all possible safety precautions. .

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18-year-old woman's body abandonment case: Her boyfriend sent messages and pretended to be alive?

2023-12-02 16:22:00
In an incident in which an 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo was found dead in Yamanashi Prefecture and her boyfriend was arrested, the woman's LINE account sent a message to her workplace saying, ``I have to take time off from work'' the day after she left home. Through interviews with people involved in the investigation, it was revealed that messages such as "I want you to do this" were received. It is suspected that the woman died on the day she left her home, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, suspecting that her boyfriend was sending messages and pretending that she was alive.

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18-year-old woman's body abandonment case: Her boyfriend sent messages and pretended to be alive?

2023-12-02 16:13:00
In an incident in which an 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo was found dead in Yamanashi Prefecture and her boyfriend was arrested, the woman's LINE account sent a message to her workplace saying, ``I have to take time off from work'' the day after she left home. Through interviews with people involved in the investigation, it was revealed that messages such as "I want you to do this" were received. It is suspected that the woman died on the day she left her home, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, suspecting that her boyfriend was sending messages and pretending that she was alive.

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Osprey crash: Two Marine Ospreys fly in, search operations, etc.

2023-12-02 15:43:00
The 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters continues to search for the seven missing crew members as the US military transport plane Osprey crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, three days after it occurred. . Meanwhile, a U.S. Marine Corps Osprey was flown to Amami Airport for accident rescue operations, and Governor Shioda of Kagoshima Prefecture asked the Kyushu Defense Bureau to request the U.S. military to take all possible safety precautions. .

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Approximately 200 letters written by Junichiro Tanizaki, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and others to proofreaders have been discovered.

2023-12-02 15:01:00
It has been discovered that there are approximately 200 letters written by great writers from the Taisho to Showa periods, such as Junichiro Tanizaki and Ryunosuke Akutagawa, to publishers at the time. An expert who conducted the research said, ``It is rare to find a collection of unpublished letters by famous writers.This material provides information about the writers' relationships and publishing circumstances.''

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Osprey crash: Two Marine Ospreys fly in, search operations, etc.

2023-12-02 14:02:00
The 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters continues to search for the seven missing crew members as the US military transport plane Osprey crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, three days after it occurred. . Meanwhile, a U.S. Marine Corps Osprey was flown to Amami Airport for accident rescue operations, and Governor Shioda of Kagoshima Prefecture asked the Kyushu Defense Bureau to request the U.S. military to take all possible safety precautions. .

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Osprey crash: Two Marine Ospreys fly in, search operations, etc.

2023-12-02 12:46:00
Two days later, three days have passed since the accident in which a US military transport plane Osprey crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters continues to search for the seven missing crew members. Meanwhile, a U.S. Marine Corps Osprey was flown to Amami Airport for accident rescue operations, and Governor Shioda of Kagoshima Prefecture asked the Kyushu Defense Bureau to request the U.S. military to take all possible safety precautions. .

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11 years after the Sasago tunnel accident that left 9 people dead, memorial service held near the site

2023-12-02 12:22:00
On the 2nd of 11 years since the ceiling panel collapsed in the Sasago Tunnel on the Chuo Expressway in Yamanashi Prefecture, killing nine people, a memorial service was held near the site.

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Nikai faction also exceeds party income quota, suspected of not being recorded

2023-12-02 12:12:00
Regarding the issue surrounding political funding parties of factions in the Liberal Democratic Party, not only the largest faction, the Abe faction, but also the Nikai faction, ``Shijikai'', have reported on their faction's income and expenditure report that the amount that their members have collected in excess of their party ticket sales quota. Through interviews with related parties, we have newly learned that there is a suspicion that the company did not record the income as income. The amount exceeding the quota was kicked back to the members of the Diet, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.

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18-year-old female body abandonment case: She died on the day she left her home on June 7th.

2023-12-02 11:40:00
The body of an 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo was found in Yamanashi Prefecture, and the woman's boyfriend was arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body. Based on statements from the suspect who was arrested with her boyfriend, it was determined that the woman had left her home. Interviews with investigators revealed that it is suspected that he died on the day he was released. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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Two US military Ospreys arrive at Amami Airport to search for crashed plane

2023-12-02 10:56:00
Two U.S. military Ospreys landed at Amami Airport at around 8:50 a.m. on the 2nd due to an accident in which a U.S. military Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture. According to Kagoshima Prefecture, they have been informed that a Marine Corps aircraft belonging to the Futenma base in Okinawa Prefecture will be flying to carry out search and rescue operations on the 2nd and 3rd, and is expected to head to Yakushima after this. You can In response to this accident, Kagoshima Prefecture has requested the Kyushu Defense Bureau to request the United States to suspend Osprey flights until the cause is investigated and measures are taken to prevent a recurrence, and Okinawa Prefecture has also requested the Okinawa Defense Bureau The company requested that aircraft other than the Osprey be used for search and rescue operations and cease flying.

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When I looked into it...

2023-12-02 09:54:00
``Are year-end parties part of my job?'' ``Do I get paid for overtime?'' These days, some bosses seem confused by questions from younger employees. Year-end parties may be an important occasion for "drinking nication" for veteran managers. However, from a subordinate's point of view, if he was forced to attend a year-end party that he didn't want to attend, would that be considered ``business''?I tried to find out the truth. (Reporter Soraya Sugimoto, Network News Department) *The content of this article will be broadcast on News 7 on December 2nd.

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Air Force Osprey grounded in Japan, Marines continue, U.S. Department of Defense

2023-12-02 08:04:00
Following an accident in which a US Air Force Osprey transport plane crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, the US Department of Defense announced that it has suspended Osprey flights operated by the Air Force in Japan. Meanwhile, Osprey flights by Marines and others will continue.

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Tsugaru Railway “Stove train” begins operation to signal the arrival of winter

2023-12-02 07:29:00
The ``Stove Train'' has begun operating on the Tsugaru Railway, which connects Goshogawara City and Nakadomari Town in Aomori Prefecture, heralding the arrival of winter.

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JR Ome Line resumes operation

2023-12-02 06:41:00
JR Ome Line had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Haijima Station and Okutama Station due to construction delays, but operations resumed at 6:23 a.m.

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18-year-old woman's body abandonment case: Food delivery ordered from woman's account?

2023-12-02 06:35:00
An 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo was found dead in Yamanashi Prefecture, and her boyfriend was arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body. Approximately one month after the body was apparently abandoned, a message was posted from the woman's account. Through interviews with investigators, it was learned that a delivery service had been ordered and the item was delivered to the partner's home. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that the woman's boyfriend was controlling the woman's cell phone and is investigating the details of what happened.

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Nikai faction also does not record party income, suspected of kickbacks to legislators

2023-12-02 06:19:00
Regarding the issue surrounding political funding parties of factions in the Liberal Democratic Party, not only the largest faction, the Abe faction, but also the Nikai faction, ``Shijikai'', have reported on their faction's income and expenditure report that the amount that their members have collected in excess of their party ticket sales quota. Through interviews with related parties, we have newly learned that there is a suspicion that the company did not record the income as income. The amount exceeding the quota was kicked back to the members of the Diet, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.

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Three days after Osprey crash, search continues for seven missing crew members and aircraft

2023-12-02 05:40:00
Two days later, three days have passed since the accident in which a US military transport plane, Osprey, crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters continues to confirm reactions that may be part of the aircraft on Yakushima. Searches are being conducted mainly off the coast of the airport, looking for clues about the seven missing crew members.

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Aomori worker dies after tire falls off from moving large truck

2023-12-02 05:39:00
On the 1st, on the Hachinohe Expressway in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, a tire came off a large truck that was driving and hit a man who was working on the side of the road. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital, and police are currently investigating the details of the accident.

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JR Ome Line Haijima Station - Ome Station Up and down lines operations suspended due to construction delays

2023-12-02 05:14:00
According to JR East, due to construction delays, the Ome Line has suspended operations from the first train on the up and down lines between Haijima Station in Akishima City, Tokyo and Ome Station in Ome City, Tokyo. JR East is asking people to check their website for information, as there is no forecast for when trains will resume operation.

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Relief bill for victims of the former Unification Church continues to be adjusted through revision talks between five ruling and opposition parties

2023-12-02 04:58:00
The five ruling and opposition parties that have submitted a bill regarding relief for victims of the former Unification Church have entered into negotiations to revise the bill. The five parties say it is desirable to agree on amendments before enacting the legislation, and plan to continue finalizing the bill ahead of next week's 5th, when a vote is scheduled to take place.

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