Social News(2023/12/09)
Request for increased disclosure of information on the “right to know one’s origins” Academic society
2023-12-09 21:59:00
The Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology announced last month that a bipartisan parliamentary group had drafted a draft bill to guarantee the ``right to know the origins'' of children born with sperm or eggs donated by third parties. We have submitted a request to further increase the amount of donor information disclosed to newborn children.
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Science Council of Japan releases statement calling for continued consultation at extraordinary general meeting in response to proposed incorporation
2023-12-09 21:47:00
Regarding the form of the Science Council of Japan, in response to the government's proposal to transform it into a corporation independent from the national government, the Science Council held an extraordinary general meeting on the 9th and stated, ``The reform proposal presented by the government has been fully discussed.'' "This is not a valid matter," the statement said, calling for continued consultation.
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Iwate Kitakami 76-year-old woman dies in house; investigation into murder; multiple wounds found on body
2023-12-09 19:32:00
On the 8th, a 76-year-old woman who lived alone in a house in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, was found dead, and her body had multiple wounds on her head that appeared to have been caused by someone injuring her head with a hard object. Because of this, the police set up an investigation headquarters and began investigating the incident as a murder.
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Santa doll stolen from Tokushima shopping district; person caught on security camera taking it away
2023-12-09 19:23:00
A Santa Claus doll that had been decorated in a shopping district in Tokushima City before Christmas was found stolen. A nearby security camera captured a person taking away a doll about 1 meter in height, and police are investigating the incident as a theft.
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Empress celebrates her 60th birthday today [Video]
2023-12-09 19:10:00
The Empress celebrated her 60th birthday on the 9th.
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Jun Fukuda, president of the former Johnny's new company, ``It will be a loss for Japan if it continues to fall apart''
2023-12-09 19:09:00
Atsushi Fukuda, the president of a new company established by the former Johnny's Office to manage talent in addition to providing compensation for sexual assault issues, said in an interview on the 9th, ``Johnny Kitagawa's "Although the crime cannot be forgiven, I accepted that it would be a loss for Japan if it were to fall apart like this," he explained.
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G7 Home Affairs and Security Ministers Meeting Discusses economic security, measures against child pornography, etc.
2023-12-09 18:31:00
The home affairs and security ministers' meeting of the G7 = seven major countries began on the 8th in Mito City, and thematic meetings have been held since the 9th, including economic security and measures to address issues surrounding child pornography. Opinions are being exchanged.
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Jun Fukuda, president of the former Johnny's new company, ``It will be a loss for Japan if it continues to fall apart''
2023-12-09 18:17:00
Atsushi Fukuda, the president of a new company established by the former Johnny's office to manage talent in addition to providing compensation for sexual assault issues, responded to an interview on the 9th and said, ``Johnny Kitagawa. ``While the sins of the disaster cannot be forgiven, I accepted that it would be a loss for Japan if it were to fall apart like this.''
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Kickbacks likely to be given to most members of the Liberal Democratic Party Abe faction, including 6 faction leaders
2023-12-09 16:45:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, the Abe faction, interviews with people involved revealed that most members of the Abe faction, including six faction executives, appear to have received kickbacks from the party's income. I learned something new. It is believed that neither member of the Diet recorded it as income in their political funds balance report, but the amount of kickbacks varies greatly among members, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is investigating the detailed circumstances, including the flow of funds. It seems that there is.
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“Less than 20% of companies respond” Consultation meeting regarding the development of a public interest reporting system, etc.
2023-12-09 15:18:00
Regarding the public interest reporting system, which accepts whistleblowing, etc., only less than 20% of companies are responding, and it is not fully widespread, so consultation sessions are being held where lawyers can receive consultations on the development and operation of the system. I did.
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Work begins to recover large amounts of fish washed up on the coast of Hakodate, Hokkaido
2023-12-09 15:04:00
On the 7th, work began on the 9th to recover a large amount of fish, including sardines, that were found washed up on the coast of Hakodate City, Hokkaido.
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Two Chinese Coast Guard ships intrude into territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands, the Coast Guard continues to warn
2023-12-09 14:41:00
On the morning of the 9th, two Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters one after another off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters immediately.
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Osaka “Expo Railway Festival” held for the first time in 5 years, railway companies from all over the country exhibiting
2023-12-09 14:23:00
The ``Expo Railway Festival'' is being held in Suita City, Osaka for the first time in five years, in which railway companies from all over the country gather to put on exhibitions related to railways in order to let as many people know about the appeal of railways.
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Work begins to recover large amounts of fish washed up on the coast of Hakodate, Hokkaido
2023-12-09 13:55:00
On the 7th, work began on the 9th to recover a large amount of fish, including sardines, that were found washed up on the coast of Hakodate City, Hokkaido.
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Iwate Kitakami 76-year-old woman dies in house; investigation into murder; multiple wounds found on body
2023-12-09 13:53:00
On the 8th, a 76-year-old woman who lived alone in a house in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture was found dead, with multiple wounds on her body that appeared to have been caused by someone injuring her head with a hard object. Due to these facts, the police set up an investigation headquarters and began investigating the incident as a murder.
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EU regulation bill on AI usage, etc. Agreed in principle; Chairman: “World’s first”
2023-12-09 13:19:00
The European Union (EU) has agreed in principle on a bill that would regulate the use of AI according to risk and impose huge fines for violations. European Commission President von der Leyen welcomed the law, saying, ``This is the first law in the world to regulate AI.''
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Work begins to recover large amounts of fish washed up on the coast of Hakodate, Hokkaido
2023-12-09 13:17:00
On the 7th, work began on the 9th to recover a large amount of fish, including sardines, that were found washed up on the coast of Hakodate City, Hokkaido.
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Empress celebrates her 60th birthday today [Video]
2023-12-09 12:59:00
The Empress celebrated her 60th birthday on the 9th.
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It will soon be 23rd anniversary: Call for information regarding the murder of four members of the Setagaya family
2023-12-09 12:53:00
Ahead of the 23rd anniversary of the murder of a family of four in a house in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department investigators on the 9th handed out flyers near the crime scene, appealing for information. .
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More than 10 members of Liberal Democratic Party Abe faction receive kickbacks of over 10 million yen
2023-12-09 11:55:00
Over the past five years up to last year, more than 10 members of the Liberal Democratic Party's party, including Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, Diet Policy Committee Chairman Takeshi Takagi, and House of Councilors Secretary-General Hiroshige Seko, have been involved in the issue of political funding parties organized by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party. Through interviews with people involved, it has been newly discovered that he appears to have received kickbacks exceeding 10 million yen. It is suspected that neither member of the Diet has recorded their income as income in their political funds balance reports, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be working to clarify the actual situation regarding the flow of funds.
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EU regulation bill on AI usage, etc. Agreed in principle; Chairman: “World’s first”
2023-12-09 09:06:00
The EU (European Union) has largely agreed on a regulatory bill that stipulates the use of AI. It will now be formally established after approval by member states and the European Parliament. European Commission President von der Leyen posted on social media: ``The EU's AI regulation law is the first of its kind in the world. It also protects businesses,'' he wrote, welcoming the agreement.
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Tokyo calls for applications for 5,000 yen monthly benefit for those under 18 years old
2023-12-09 08:48:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is encouraging people to apply for a system that provides 5,000 yen per month to those under 18 years of age, as the deadline for receiving the lump-sum payment is approaching in January next year.
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1 person killed in fire at store/house in Toshima Ward, Tokyo; male resident could not be contacted
2023-12-09 07:44:00
On the night of the 8th, a fire destroyed a store and residence near Senkawa Station on the Tokyo Metro in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, and one person was found dead in the ashes. As the man living in this residence cannot be contacted, the Metropolitan Police Department is urgently trying to confirm his identity and looking into the details of the situation.
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[Full text] Opinions of the Empress' medical team
2023-12-09 01:10:00
The Imperial Household Agency has released the opinion of a team of doctors treating the Empress, who has been in poor health for 20 years. This is the full text of the opinion of the medical group.
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JR Yokosuka Line resumes operation on all lines
2023-12-09 01:03:00
According to JR East, operations on the JR Yokosuka Line were suspended between Totsuka and Yokohama stations due to an accident that occurred at Higashi-Totsuka Station, but operations resumed on the entire line at 12:28 a.m. on the 9th. .
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[Full text] Empress' thoughts on her 60th birthday
2023-12-09 00:24:00
The Empress celebrated her 60th birthday on the 9th. At that time, she wrote down her impressions in a written document. This is the full text.
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JR Yokosuka Line Totsuka Station - Yokohama Station Operation suspended on up and down lines
2023-12-09 00:14:00
According to JR East, the JR Yokosuka Line has suspended service on the up and down lines between Totsuka Station and Yokohama Station due to an accident that caused an accident at Higashi-Totsuka Station. Operations are expected to resume around 12:10 a.m. on the 9th. However, the train has resumed operation between Totsuka Station and Yokohama Station using the Tokaido Line tracks, and will not stop at Higashi-Totsuka Station and Hodogaya Station along the way.
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Empress celebrates her 60th birthday today [Video]
2023-12-09 00:00:00
The Empress celebrated her 60th birthday on the 9th.
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