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Celebrating 30 years of World Heritage Sites at Shirakami Mountains, Himeji Castle, and Yakushima

2023-12-11 22:11:00
11 days will mark 30 years since the Shirakami Mountain Range, which straddles Akita and Aomori prefectures, Himeji Castle in Hyogo prefecture, and Yakushima in Kagoshima prefecture were registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A commemorative ceremony was held locally.

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Two cars collide at an intersection, one of which crashes into a bento shop, killing one person in Fukuoka

2023-12-11 22:06:00
On the afternoon of the 11th, two cars collided at an intersection in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City, and one of them crashed into a bento shop on the side of the road. A 90-year-old man who was a customer in front of the store was involved in the accident and died, and police are investigating the details of the accident.

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Self-Defense Force officer arrested on suspicion of murder says he was planning to kill another person

2023-12-11 20:58:00
A 21-year-old Self-Defense Force officer who was arrested on the 10th in connection with the stabbing death of an 82-year-old man in an apartment building in Kyoto this month has filed a complaint saying, ``If I hadn't been arrested, I would have intended to kill another person.'' It was discovered during an interview with the police that he had made a statement. During the investigation so far, the suspect has stated that he did not know the victim and could have been anyone, and police are investigating the details of the incident.

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31 Japanese squirrels die at Inokashira Natural Culture Garden Multiple drugs used due to parasites

2023-12-11 20:55:00
It was discovered that 31 Japanese squirrels had died by the 11th after being treated with multiple drugs to exterminate parasites at the Inokashira Natural and Cultural Park in Musashino City, Tokyo.

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Man's body found in the mountains in Nagawa-cho, Nagano. Company employee arrested for abandoning body after being hit by car

2023-12-11 20:50:00
On the morning of the 11th, the body of an 85-year-old man was found in the mountains of Nagawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, and the police said that the body of an 85-year-old man was left in the mountains even though he had been hit by a car, and a company employee in Saku City was given the responsibility of protecting the man. He was arrested on suspicion of abandoning a person.

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Two cars collide at an intersection, one of which crashes into a bento shop, killing one person in Fukuoka

2023-12-11 20:44:00
On the afternoon of the 11th, two cars collided at an intersection in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City, and one of them crashed into a bento shop on the side of the road. A male customer who was in front of the store was involved in the accident and died, and police are investigating the details of the accident.

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JR Tokaido Line Tokyo Station - Atami Station inbound line also resumes operation

2023-12-11 20:35:00
According to JR East, operation of the JR Tokaido Line between Tokyo Station and Atami Station was temporarily suspended due to an accident that occurred at Fujisawa Station in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Following the reopening of the down line half an hour ago, the up line also resumed operations at 8:20 p.m.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to provide benefits equivalent to 10% of wages for those working shorter hours raising children under 2 years old

2023-12-11 20:08:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced a policy to provide benefits equivalent to 10% of wages on top of wages to people who are working reduced hours while raising children under the age of two. By improving the situation in which people lose income due to reduced working hours, we hope to create an environment in which it is easier to raise children. On the other hand, the issue of the so-called "mommy track" has been pointed out, in which employees who take advantage of reduced working hours may not be evaluated properly or may be excluded from career advancement routes.

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Celebrating 30 years of World Heritage Sites at Shirakami Mountains, Himeji Castle, and Yakushima

2023-12-11 20:07:00
11 days will mark 30 years since the Shirakami Mountain Range, which straddles Akita and Aomori prefectures, Himeji Castle in Hyogo prefecture, and Yakushima in Kagoshima prefecture were registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A commemorative ceremony was held locally.

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JR Tokaido Line Tokyo Station - Atami Station Operation suspended on up and down lines

2023-12-11 19:40:00
The JR Tokaido Line has suspended service on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Atami Station due to an accident that occurred at Fujisawa Station in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. According to JR East, operations are expected to resume at 8 p.m. on the 11th.

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Unfounded information spread overseas

2023-12-11 19:26:00
On the 7th of this month, a video shows a large amount of fish such as sardines and mackerel washed up on the coast of Hakodate City. On social media, posts by overseas users pointing out the impact of the release of treated water from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant are spreading. The fish are believed to have been washed ashore after being chased by dolphins or other animals, and the Fisheries Agency said, ``It is a worrying situation that baseless information is being spread.''

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to provide benefits equivalent to 10% of wages for those working shorter hours raising children under 2 years old

2023-12-11 19:03:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced a policy to provide benefits equivalent to 10% of wages on top of wages to people who are working reduced hours while raising children under the age of two. By improving the situation in which people lose income due to reduced working hours, we hope to create an environment in which it is easier to raise children. On the other hand, the issue of the so-called "mommy track" has been pointed out, in which employees who take advantage of reduced working hours may not be evaluated properly or may be excluded from career advancement routes.

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Kishida Cabinet approval rating 23%, lowest since inauguration and lowest since the return of the Liberal Democratic Party

2023-12-11 19:00:00
According to an NHK opinion poll, the number of people who said they "support" the Kishida cabinet dropped 6 points from the November survey to 23%, the lowest since the cabinet was inaugurated in October. On the other hand, the number of people who answered "I do not support" increased by 6 points to 58%.

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Nagoya condominium body abandonment incident: Is the host arrested at the scene?

2023-12-11 18:32:00
On the 10th, a former employee of a store run by a man was arrested for abandoning the body of a 42-year-old man who lived in a room with a barred door in an apartment building in Nagoya. Interviews with investigators revealed that the host who was arrested was also believed to have been in and out of the apartment complex along with a former employee.

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Iwao Hakamada's retrial: Defense team shows actual clothes ``It's nothing but fabrication''

2023-12-11 18:18:00
The fourth trial was held on the 11th for Iwao Hakamada (87), who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, and his defense team found him guilty. He showed the actual clothing that was used as the deciding factor in court and argued that it could only have been fabricated.

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Celebrating 30 years as a world heritage site at Shirakami Mountains and Himeji Castle

2023-12-11 18:08:00
11 days will mark 30 years since the Shirakami Mountains, which straddle Akita and Aomori prefectures, and Himeji Castle in Hyogo prefecture were registered as World Heritage Sites. A commemorative ceremony was held locally.

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Full details of Harumi Flag, former Olympic village site unveiled for the first time; move-ins to start next month

2023-12-11 17:41:00
A renovated condominium building that is a renovated accommodation facility in the Olympic Village for the Tokyo Olympics has been completed, and its full details were revealed to the press for the first time on the 11th. Residents will begin moving in from January, creating a new town in Tokyo's bay area with 12,000 residents.

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Actor Murasugi arrested on suspicion of violating special drug law

2023-12-11 17:22:00
Murasugi Seinosuke, an actor who has appeared in many dramas and movies, was arrested by police on suspicion of purchasing and receiving controlled substances such as marijuana.

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Suspect fired at hospital in Toda, Saitama re-arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

2023-12-11 17:05:00
In October this year, an 87-year-old suspect in a post office robbery in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture, was accused of firing at a hospital in neighboring Toda City about an hour before the incident, and was charged with attempted murder. He was rearrested. He is denying some of the charges.

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Two YouTubers re-arrested on suspicion of possession of stimulants, suspected of being illegally detained

2023-12-11 16:25:00
Regarding two YouTubers who were arrested for posting lies on an Internet bulletin board and instigating them to bring stimulants, the Metropolitan Police Department has unfairly accused a man in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo of possessing stimulants. He was re-arrested on suspicion of being detained. Both are denying the charges.

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Ibaraki Ushiku, whose 40-year-old son was re-arrested for killing elderly couple and stealing cash

2023-12-11 16:16:00
Last month, an elderly couple was found dead in a house in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the police suspected that their 40-year-old son, who had been arrested in a separate case, had killed the couple and robbed them of cash and other items. He was re-arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Celebrating 30 years as a world heritage site at Shirakami Mountains and Himeji Castle

2023-12-11 16:08:00
Today, the 11th, marks 30 years since the Shirakami Mountains, which straddle Akita and Aomori prefectures, and Himeji Castle in Hyogo prefecture were registered as World Heritage Sites. A commemorative ceremony was held locally.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to provide benefits equivalent to 10% of wages for those working shorter hours raising children under 2 years old

2023-12-11 15:11:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced a policy to provide benefits equivalent to 10% of wages on top of wages to people who are working reduced hours while raising children under the age of two. By improving the situation in which people lose income due to reduced working hours, we hope to create an environment in which it is easier to raise children.

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What are the alternatives?

2023-12-11 15:10:00
A communication failure occurred in KDDI's mobile phone service mainly in western Japan. I think there are some people who are having trouble with voice calls and data communications. What should you do if your smartphone suddenly becomes unusable due to communication problems?

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Kofu couple murder arson case trial - 19-year-old defendant sentenced to death

2023-12-11 14:27:00
A year ago, a 19-year-old defendant was charged with murder and arson in a case in which a couple in their 50s were murdered in a house in Kofu City and the house was set on fire. "This was an incredibly brutal crime," and requested the death penalty, arguing that he was fully responsible at the time. The defense is expected to give its final opinion after this and ask for careful judgment regarding sentencing.

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Communication failure of KDDI such as au UQ Mobile has been restored due to communication equipment failure

2023-12-11 14:05:00
Regarding the communication failure that occurred on the morning of the 11th with KDDI's mobile phone services such as au, the company revealed that it was caused by a failure in communication equipment covering the western Japan area.

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Kofu couple murder arson case trial - prosecutor seeks death penalty for defendant, then 19 years old

2023-12-11 13:03:00
In 2021, defendant Hiroki Endo (21), who was 19 years old at the time, was charged with murder and arson in a case in which a couple in their 50s were murdered in a house in Kofu City and the house was set on fire. Prosecutors sought the death penalty.

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Self-Defense Force officer arrested on suspicion of murder says he was planning to kill another person

2023-12-11 13:02:00
A 21-year-old Self-Defense Force officer who was arrested on the 10th in connection with the stabbing death of an 82-year-old man in an apartment in Kyoto City earlier this month was arrested on the 10th after being stabbed to death in an apartment building in Kyoto. It was discovered during an interview with the police that he had made a statement. During the investigation so far, the suspect has stated, ``I did not know the victim and could have been anyone,'' and police are investigating the details of what happened.

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Communication failure of KDDI such as au All failures have been recovered The cause is under investigation

2023-12-11 12:48:00
The company announced that the communication failure that occurred on the morning of the 11th with KDDI's mobile phone services, including au, had been fully restored just after 10 a.m., approximately three hours after the occurrence. The cause is said to be under investigation.

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Tokyo metropolitan government offers free phone consultation as troubles arise due to use of malicious host clubs

2023-12-11 12:30:00
In response to a series of cases in which women who used malicious host clubs ended up in trouble after being charged high fees, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has started offering free telephone consultations.

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Ibaraki Ushiku's 40-year-old son to be re-arrested for allegedly killing elderly couple and stealing money and goods

2023-12-11 12:29:00
Last month, a husband in his 70s and his wife in their 60s were found dead in a house in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and their 40-year-old son, who was arrested in a separate case, allegedly killed the couple and robbed them of their valuables. It was learned through interviews with investigators that there is a suspicion that this was the case. Police plan to arrest him again on the 11th on suspicion of robbery and murder.

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Western to eastern Japan: Atmospheric instability will continue until the 12th. Be careful of lightning strikes, strong gusts, etc.

2023-12-11 12:01:00
Due to the front and low pressure, atmospheric conditions are expected to be extremely unstable in western Japan from the evening of the 11th to the 12th, and in eastern Japan from the evening of the 12th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful about lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other strong wind gusts.

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Communication failure of KDDI such as au All failures have been recovered [Breaking news now]

2023-12-11 11:55:00
The company announced that the communication failure that occurred on the morning of the 11th with KDDI's mobile phone services, including au, had been fully restored just after 10 a.m., approximately three hours after the occurrence. The cause is said to be under investigation.

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Communication failure of KDDI such as au All failures have been recovered [Breaking news now]

2023-12-11 11:00:00
KDDI's mobile phone service experienced a communication outage mainly in western Japan from the morning of the 11th (the 11th), affecting voice calls and data communications such as au, but the company confirmed that all outages were resolved after 10 a.m. announced that it has been restored. According to the company, the voice call and other problems were resolved by 9:50 a.m., and the data communication problem was resolved by around 10:10 a.m. The cause is currently under investigation, and KDDI commented, ``We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers.''

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Sanyo Shinkansen resumes operation

2023-12-11 10:35:00
The Sanyo Shinkansen had been suspended on the up and down lines between Shin-Osaka Station and Shin-Kobe Station due to a car colliding with a bridge girder in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, but it was confirmed that it was safe to do so at 10:26 a.m. I resumed driving in minutes.

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Sanyo Shinkansen Shin-Osaka-Shin-Kobe operation suspended on up and down lines

2023-12-11 10:10:00
The Sanyo Shinkansen has been suspended from around 9:20 a.m. on the up and down lines between Shin-Osaka Station and Shin-Kobe Station due to a car colliding with a bridge girder in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. JR West is dispatching staff to the site. As of now, it is expected that operations will resume around 10:30 a.m.

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KDDI, including au and UQ Mobile, suffers communication failure mainly in western Japan, with no hope of recovery

2023-12-11 10:05:00
KDDI's mobile phone service has been experiencing communication problems mainly in western Japan since the morning of the 11th, making voice calls and data communications such as au unavailable or difficult to use. According to the company, the cause is under investigation and there is currently no prospect of recovery.

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Nagoya second-hand goods dealer suspected of abandoning corpse; host of female suspect's acquaintance arrested

2023-12-11 09:25:00
Last month, a man's body was found in a room with a barred door in an apartment building in Nagoya, and a female suspect, a former employee of the man's store, was arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body. A 22-year-old host who was an acquaintance of the boy was also arrested for his involvement in the abandonment.

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Communication failure at KDDI such as au and UQ mobile in wide area including Tokai, Hokuriku and Okinawa

2023-12-11 08:48:00
According to KDDI, a communication problem has been occurring since 7 a.m. on the 11th, mainly in western Japan, making voice calls and data communications on mobile phones using the company's lines unavailable or difficult to use. is. Mobile phone services using KDDI lines such as au, UQ Mobile, and povo are affected.

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Private and public governments discuss tax reform and discuss finalizing the number of tax reductions such as income tax

2023-12-11 05:55:00
Both the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party are accelerating discussions on next fiscal year's tax reform, and while the Liberal Democratic Party insists that tax cuts such as income tax should be limited to one-time only, the Komeito Party is able to respond flexibly. They are requesting that some leeway be left, and final discussions are expected to take place.

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21-year-old Self-Defense Forces officer arrested on suspicion of stabbing man to death; ``It could have been anyone'' statement Kyoto

2023-12-11 01:01:00
On the 10th, police arrested a 21-year-old Self-Defense Forces officer on suspicion of murder after a man in his 80s was stabbed in the back at an apartment in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward this month. In response to police investigation, he admitted to the charges, saying, ``It could have been anyone.''

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