Social News(2023/12/15)
Tokyo Bay Aqua Line closed due to strong winds
2023-12-15 23:08:00
According to the Japan Road Traffic Information Center, due to strong winds, the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line is closed between Kawasaki Ukishima Junction in Kawasaki City and Kisarazu Kaneda Interchange in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, and the up line is closed to the Aqua Line connecting road. Traffic has been closed between Sodegaura Interchange and Kawasaki Ukishima Junction in Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture since 9:45 p.m.
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Ministry of Defense suspends designation of businessman suspected of attempting to resell Self-Defense Forces ``high mobility vehicle''
2023-12-15 22:37:00
The Ministry of Defense suspended the designation of two companies for attempting to resell vehicles sold by the Self-Defense Forces for scrapping without dismantling them.
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Nihon University American Football Club decided to abolish the club at an extraordinary board meeting
2023-12-15 22:18:00
On the 15th, the university held an extraordinary board meeting and officially decided to disband the American football club at Nihon University, where four members were arrested and referred to prosecutors due to a drug incident. The university has stated that it will support the club members in the future, including by setting up new accommodations to ensure that they are not disadvantaged, and commented, ``This decision was made with a heavy heart.''
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Medical fee revision Adjusted by approximately 4% wage increase for young doctors etc.
2023-12-15 21:36:00
In next fiscal year's revision of medical fees paid to medical institutions, the government will increase wages by around 4%, including regular salary increases, for a wide range of occupations, including not only nurses and nursing assistants, but also young doctors and pharmacists. We are making adjustments in the direction of doing so.
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Surveillance Commission recommends disciplinary action for accepting initial price increase orders for SBI Securities IPO stocks
2023-12-15 21:15:00
Regarding IPO (Initial Public Offering), where a company newly lists its shares, SBI Securities, the largest online securities company, is under surveillance for accepting buy orders knowing that the orders were intended to inflate the "initial price" after listing. The committee recommended that the Financial Services Agency take administrative action.
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2nd trial of Oguchi hospital infusion serial murder Prosecutor: ``There are no circumstances to avoid the death penalty''
2023-12-15 20:39:00
The second trial of a former nurse who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the first trial after being accused of murdering three hospitalized patients at a Yokohama hospital by mixing disinfectant into their intravenous fluids began on the 15th. . While the prosecution argued, ``This is a case of three people being murdered, and there are no circumstances to avoid the death penalty,'' the defense argued that the death penalty should be avoided.
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Sapporo female baseball team member trapped under accident: “Problem with safety management system” Third-party committee
2023-12-15 20:34:00
In May this year, a third-party committee investigating the cause of an accident in which a student from a high school girls' baseball team was crushed when a protective net fell down on a field in Sapporo City released a report. It pointed out that there were problems with the safety management system, such as the dangers posed by heavy nets falling over were not shared at the site.
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Dangerous school routes More than 90% of safety measures such as installing crosswalks
2023-12-15 20:16:00
It was reported at a meeting of the Children and Families Agency that safety measures have been taken in more than 90% of the approximately 76,000 locations on school routes nationwide that were deemed to require safety measures.
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"Is that invitation okay?" Be careful of sextortion
2023-12-15 20:14:00
I received an invitation from a person of the opposite sex I met on SNS saying, ``Do you want to do something fun?'' Have you ever heard of ``sextortion,'' a form of sexual blackmail in which a person is tricked into sharing sexual videos or photos and demanding hush money? You may think, ``There's no way I'm going to get caught.'' However, in recent years, the number of complaints about victims has been increasing. This time, the victim, a man in his 20s, responded to the interview. Sextortion is a cyber crime that takes advantage of feelings of shame and hides the damage. Is that invitation really okay? .
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Former police officer pleads guilty to fraudulent use of elderly woman's credit card
2023-12-15 20:11:00
The first trial was held for a former police officer at Ichihara Police Station in Chiba Prefecture, who is accused of fraud and other crimes for stealing credit cards from elderly people's homes and fraudulently using them, and the former officer admitted to the charges. Ta.
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From the 17th, there will be heavy snowfall in some places, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan.
2023-12-15 20:10:00
Due to the effects of a rapidly developing low pressure system, there is a risk of strong winds and heavy rain, accompanied by snow, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan from the 16th to the 17th. After that, heavy snow is expected to occur in places from the 17th to the 18th (Monday), and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of strong winds, impact on traffic, and high waves.
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16 days marks one year since the decision to strengthen defense capabilities, prompting deployment of missiles with “counterattack capability”
2023-12-15 20:04:00
The 16th marks one year since the government decided to spend 43 trillion yen over five years to fundamentally strengthen Japan's defense capabilities. While Japan is rushing to deploy missiles that can be used as a "counterattack capability" to attack enemy missile launch bases, the price of defense equipment is rising due to the weak yen and rising prices, and the challenge is whether it can proceed with reinforcement as planned. It becomes.
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Okayama party reapplies for gender change after Supreme Court ruling unconstitutionality
2023-12-15 19:46:00
In October, the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the law requiring people with gender identity disorder to undergo surgery to eliminate reproductive function in order to change their registered gender is unconstitutional and invalid. I have decided. In response to this, the parties in Okayama Prefecture, whose petitions had been rejected in the past, filed a new petition with the court to allow gender change without surgery.
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Nationwide counseling begins for year-end and New Year holidays for worries about loneliness and isolation from society
2023-12-15 19:25:00
In response to the increasing number of people feeling lonely and isolated from society over the New Year holidays, a nationwide consultation service will be held from the 15th to accept such concerns over the phone.
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Nihon University American Football Club decided to abolish the club at an extraordinary board meeting
2023-12-15 19:15:00
Nihon University has held an extraordinary board meeting on the 15th regarding its American football club, where four members were arrested or referred to prosecutors due to a drug incident, and it has been learned from interviews with those involved that the club officially decided to abolish the club. The university plans to consider how to handle current club members and the competitive environment for club members.
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Pension reduction “does not violate the Constitution” Supreme Court ruling Will affect local courts
2023-12-15 19:14:00
In a court case, 95 pension recipients in Hyogo Prefecture asked for the cancellation of the gradual reduction in the amount of their pension due to the revision of the law, claiming that it ``violates the constitution that guarantees a minimum standard of living.'' The Supreme Court ruled that the appeal was not in violation of the Constitution and issued a ruling dismissing the appeal. It could have an impact on similar lawsuits being filed around the country.
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Kanagawa Zushi slope collapse fatal accident, management company ordered to pay compensation Yokohama District Court
2023-12-15 19:11:00
The Yokohama District Court has filed a lawsuit in which the bereaved family sought compensation from the condominium management company for an accident that occurred three years ago in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, when a slope on the property of an apartment building collapsed and killed a high school student who was walking on the sidewalk below. ``Even though they were aware of the danger of the collapse, they failed to take any measures to prevent the accident,'' and ordered them to pay a total of approximately 1.07 million yen in compensation.
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Medical fee revision Adjusted by 0.88% increase in “main unit” including personnel expenses Government
2023-12-15 18:56:00
The government is making final adjustments to the next fiscal year's revision of medical fees paid to medical institutions, with the aim of raising the ``main amount'', which is used to cover personnel expenses for medical workers, by 0.88%.
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``Kickbacks are in cash'' explained by multiple secretaries of pro-Abe lawmaker during questioning
2023-12-15 18:39:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, several secretaries of members of the Abe faction told voluntary questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department that they received kickbacks from the faction in cash and submitted a political funding income and expenditure report. Interviews with people involved revealed that the company was instructed not to include it in the report. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department is requesting voluntary interviews, mainly with members who received a large amount of kickbacks, and is expected to begin a full-fledged investigation into the opaque flow of funds, including the perceptions of factions and the members themselves. You can
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Tokyo Bay Ferry service canceled on the 15th due to strong winds
2023-12-15 18:32:00
The Tokyo Bay Ferry, which connects Kanaya Port in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, and Kurihama in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has decided to cancel its service on the 15th, starting with its 6:15 p.m. departure from Kurihama due to strong winds. Flight operations on the 16th will be determined based on weather conditions.
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Redevelopment plan for Shibuya, Tokyo to integrate elementary school and high-rise apartment building
2023-12-15 18:28:00
In Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, where large-scale redevelopment is underway, a rare redevelopment plan is underway in the country that will combine the rebuilding of a municipal elementary school and high-rise condominiums.
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Pension reduction “does not violate the Constitution” Supreme Court ruling Will affect local courts
2023-12-15 18:14:00
In a court case, 95 pension recipients in Hyogo Prefecture asked for the cancellation of the gradual reduction in the amount of their pension due to the revision of the law, claiming that it ``violates the constitution that guarantees a minimum standard of living.'' The Supreme Court ruled that the appeal was not in violation of the Constitution and issued a ruling dismissing the appeal. It could have an impact on similar lawsuits being filed around the country.
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Two US nationals charged with smuggling approximately 24 kg of stimulants from the US to Narita Airport
2023-12-15 18:11:00
Two American nationals were charged with violating the Stimulants Control Act for smuggling approximately 24 kilograms of stimulants, worth 1.5 billion yen worth of stimulants, from the United States to Narita Airport. One person denies the charges, and the other remains silent.
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Nihon University American Football Club decided to abolish the club at an extraordinary board meeting
2023-12-15 18:07:00
Nihon University has held an extraordinary board meeting on the 15th regarding its American football club, where four members were arrested or referred to prosecutors due to a drug incident, and it has been learned from interviews with those involved that the club officially decided to abolish the club.
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Kanagawa high school volleyball club coach fired for corporal punishment of multiple members
2023-12-15 17:52:00
Through interviews with high schools and other institutions, it has been revealed that the coach of a high school's girls' volleyball team in Kanagawa Prefecture has committed violence, such as choking, and verbally abused several members of the club. In response to the school's investigation, the director admitted that there had been corporal punishment and abusive language, and the high school decided to impose a disciplinary measure of dismissal.
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Medical fee revision Adjusted by 0.88% increase in “main unit” including personnel expenses Government
2023-12-15 17:51:00
The government is making final adjustments to the next fiscal year's revision of medical fees paid to medical institutions, with the aim of raising the ``main amount'', which is used to cover personnel expenses for medical workers, by 0.88%.
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``Kickbacks are in cash'' explained by multiple secretaries of pro-Abe lawmaker during questioning
2023-12-15 17:42:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, several secretaries of members of the Abe faction told voluntary questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department that they received kickbacks from the faction in cash and submitted a political funding income and expenditure report. Interviews with people involved revealed that the company was instructed not to include it in the report. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department is requesting voluntary interviews, mainly with members who received a large amount of kickbacks, and is expected to begin a full-fledged investigation into the opaque flow of funds, including the perceptions of factions and the members themselves. You can
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Number of influenza patients further increases to over 30 per medical institution
2023-12-15 17:36:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide increased from the previous week to 33.72 per medical institution in the week ending on the 10th of this month, exceeding 30 for the first time this season. This is the first time in the past 10 years that the number of patients per medical institution has exceeded 30, and experts are calling for countermeasures, saying, ``There is concern that the peak of the epidemic will be higher than usual this season.'' .
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Event to learn fact checking through games Tokyo
2023-12-15 17:12:00
An event was held at a high school in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, to learn about fact-checking through a game, and learn how to distinguish false and incorrect information that can easily spread on SNS.
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Former employee sentenced to 17 years in prison for assault and murder of special care resident Tokyo District Court
2023-12-15 17:10:00
Last year, the Tokyo District Court ruled against a former staff member of a special nursing home in Tokyo's Kita Ward who was accused of assaulting and killing a female resident in her 90s, saying, ``She was murdered in a facility where she was supposed to be able to live in peace.'' "What happened to him must be condemned very strongly," and sentenced him to 17 years in prison.
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Takarazuka Revue will ease its crowded performance schedule with concrete measures starting next month
2023-12-15 16:46:00
In response to the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, the company will implement specific measures starting next month to ease the overcrowded performance schedules of members, such as reducing the number of performances per week. Then he announced.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: “We will do our best to bring all victims back to Japan as soon as possible” on the abduction issue
2023-12-15 16:43:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi, who will be in charge of the North Korean abduction issue, greeted the families of the victims for the first time since taking office, and expressed his hope for the return of all victims to Japan as soon as possible. They showed their determination to work alongside each other and do their best.
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Two children who brought drugs to elementary school overdosed and were transported by ambulance to Meguro, Tokyo
2023-12-15 16:33:00
On the 13th of this month, two girls at an elementary school in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, overdosed on drugs they had brought with them and were rushed to the hospital, according to interviews with investigators and others. Overdosing on over-the-counter drugs has become a problem, especially among the younger generation, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.
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JAL's first redesigned "flagship" aircraft in about 20 years arrives at Haneda
2023-12-15 16:27:00
The new international aircraft that Japan Airlines will be introducing from the end of next month arrived at Haneda Airport on the 15th. This is the first time in about 20 years that this company has renewed its so-called "flagship" aircraft, which is a representative aircraft for international flights.
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Takarazuka Revue will ease its crowded performance schedule with concrete measures starting next month
2023-12-15 16:04:00
In response to the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, the company will implement specific measures starting next month to ease the overcrowded performance schedules of members, such as reducing the number of performances per week. Then he announced.
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“Matsuken” collaborates with dolphins on samba at Sendai City Aquarium
2023-12-15 15:26:00
At the Sendai City Aquarium, a dolphin show in collaboration with actor Ken Matsudaira's hit song "Matsuken Samba II" was scheduled to begin on the 15th, and an event was held with Matsudaira in attendance.
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Fukuoka Miyawaka City Council passes resolution recommending mayor to resign due to power harassment allegations
2023-12-15 15:18:00
The Mayor of Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Hidetoshi Shiokawa, is said to have repeatedly made remarks that are suspected of harassment towards multiple city employees, and the Miyawaka City Council has suspended the mayor, saying that he ``lacks the qualities of a leader.'' The resolution recommending his resignation was passed with a majority vote. Mayor Shiokawa said at a press conference, ``At this point, I am not thinking about resigning.''
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Temperatures expected to rise in the Kanto region tomorrow; skating rinks are delayed due to lack of ice
2023-12-15 14:32:00
As daytime temperatures are expected to rise in the Kanto region on the 16th, an outdoor skating rink in Yokohama is unable to provide the necessary thickness of ice, delaying the start of the season. It happened.
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Two male Ground Self-Defense Force members dismissed for disciplinary action for molesting two female members
2023-12-15 14:03:00
Two male soldiers working at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Nerima Garrison have been dismissed from their posts after being accused of engaging in obscene acts such as touching their bodies with two female junior members.
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"Face recognition my number card" introduced today
2023-12-15 14:01:00
The ``Facial Recognition My Number Card,'' which does not require setting a PIN number but can only be used with services such as a minor health insurance card, will be introduced from the 15th, and those who wish to obtain one can now be accepted at local government counters. became.
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Government decides to add 50,000 yen per child to provide benefits to low-income earners, etc.
2023-12-15 13:28:00
The government has officially decided on the details of the benefits that will be provided to low-income earners in conjunction with the fixed tax reduction. Households exempt from income tax and resident tax will receive 70,000 yen, and households with children will receive an additional 50,000 yen per child.
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Self-Defense Force officer suspected of murder searches the military base where he works; did he take a knife?
2023-12-15 12:28:00
In December, an 82-year-old man was murdered in an apartment in Kyoto City, and police raided the Self-Defense Forces' outpost in Kyoto Prefecture where the arrested Self-Defense Forces officer works. According to people involved in the investigation, the knife used in the incident appears to have been taken from the branch, and police are investigating the circumstances leading up to the incident in detail.
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My clothes are on fire! ? 100 people die each year due to clothes igniting; precautions and countermeasures
2023-12-15 12:02:00
``While I was cooking while wearing a fleece, my clothes caught fire'' and ``The flames instantly spread from my sleeve to my shoulder.'' There are many posts like this on social media. Clothes igniting can be caused by a little carelessness, but it can have serious consequences, with 101 people dying nationwide last year. What kind of material should I wear to protect myself? What to do if your clothes catch fire? We covered measures to protect lives. (*A video introducing countermeasures is provided at the end of the article.)
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Two children who brought drugs to elementary school overdosed and were transported by ambulance to Meguro, Tokyo
2023-12-15 11:45:00
On the 13th of this month, two girls at an elementary school in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, overdosed on drugs they had brought with them and were rushed to the hospital, according to interviews with investigators and others. Overdosing on over-the-counter drugs has become a problem, especially among the younger generation, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.
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Former KAT-TUN member Kiyoshi Tanaka's prison sentence finalized
2023-12-15 11:01:00
In the trial of Kiyoshi Tanaka, a former member of the idol group KAT-TUN, who was accused of using stimulants, the Supreme Court decided to reject the defense's appeal by the 15th, and sentenced him to one year in prison. The judgment has now become final.
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US Army captain serving time in Shizuoka accident that killed two people transferred to US side
2023-12-15 08:39:00
The family of an American military captain who caused an accident in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture that killed two people last year and was sentenced to prison and was imprisoned has been transferred to the American side, the captain's family has revealed.
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Revision of medical fees with plans to raise personnel costs and other ``main factors'', moving towards final talks
2023-12-15 07:19:00
Regarding the next fiscal year's revision of medical fees paid to medical institutions, the government is making adjustments with a view to raising the ``main'' part that is used for personnel expenses, etc., in order to raise the wages of medical workers. The Prime Minister and relevant ministers will hold final discussions.
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Nihon University American Football Club members to attend board of directors meeting, expects to request continued existence of the club
2023-12-15 05:01:00
In the wake of the drug incident involving a member of Nihon University's American football team, the policy to abolish the club, which has been under ongoing deliberation, will be discussed again at an extraordinary board meeting on the 15th. According to sources, representatives of the club's members are expected to attend the board of directors meeting to present a plan for restructuring and seek the continuation of the club.
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Former Deputy Minister of Justice Kakizawa provides 200,000 yen per month as "advisory fee" to former ward councilor
2023-12-15 01:47:00
In a case of violation of the Public Offices Election Act regarding the election for the mayor of Tokyo's Koto ward that took place in April this year, former Deputy Minister of Justice Miyuki Kakizawa paid a former ward assembly member who supported the former ward mayor 20 yen a month as a consulting fee after the election. Through interviews with people involved, we found out that he had provided 10,000 yen. The former ward mayor also provided approximately 1 million yen to the same former ward assembly member, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is currently investigating whether the offer was intended to be a reward for support in the ward mayor's election. It seems that.
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First woman to be promoted to the position of Maritime Self-Defense Force admiral and appointed to the position of regional commander Ministry of Defense
2023-12-15 01:06:00
The Ministry of Defense has decided to appoint a woman for the first time to the position of Admiral, the highest rank in the Maritime Self-Defense Force, and to appoint her to the position of Regional Inspector General, the top of the Regional Forces responsible for defense and security around Japan.
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``Author Records'' that reveals the true image of Emperor Showa to be released Tokyo National Diet Library
2023-12-15 00:04:00
This is the release of first-class materials that reveal the true image of Emperor Showa. From the 15th, Michiharu Tajima, the first head of the Imperial Household Agency, will be able to view the ``Audience Record'', a detailed record of his dialogue with Emperor Showa over a period of nearly five years, including during the post-war occupation period, at the National Diet Library in Tokyo.
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