Social News(2023/12/21)
[Weather Explanation] Snow forecast for Friday means frozen roads, be careful of traffic effects
2023-12-21 23:56:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is falling intermittently and increasing snowfall mainly from western Japan to northern Japan on the Sea of Japan side. Heavy snow is likely to continue into Saturday, so please pay close attention to the impact of snow accumulation and frozen roads on traffic. Weather forecaster Nobuyuki Hirai explains the outlook for future snow. *Broadcast on news at 11:30pm on December 21st *Video length is 1 minute 24 seconds. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Snowfall will increase mainly on the Sea of Japan side. Heavy snow may continue [Situation in various places on the 21st]
2023-12-21 23:24:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is falling intermittently and increasing snowfall mainly from western Japan to northern Japan on the Sea of Japan side. Heavy snow is likely to continue into the 23rd, so please be careful about the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads.
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[Weather Explanation] Snowfall mainly on the Sea of Japan side, heavy snow possible tomorrow
2023-12-21 22:19:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is falling intermittently and increasing snowfall, mainly from western Japan to the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan. Heavy snow is likely to continue into the 23rd, so please be careful about the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads. Weather forecaster Kimiji Saita explains the outlook for future snow. *Broadcast on "NW9" on December 21st *Video length is 2 minutes 39 seconds. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Personal information of 930,000 people leaked from smartphone game developer "Ateam"
2023-12-21 21:14:00
Ateam, an IT company based in Nagoya that develops games for smartphones and operates information sites, has revealed that the personal information of approximately 930,000 people, including service users, may have been leaked. . Files containing personal information are now visible on the Internet, and the oldest files have been visible for more than six years.
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Yamagata Tobishima Tree falls and gets caught on power lines, causing power outage to the entire island
2023-12-21 21:14:00
On the morning of the 21st, a tree on a slope along a prefectural road fell down due to snow and blocked the road on Tobishima in Sakata City, the only remote island in Yamagata Prefecture. According to the city, the tree is caught on a power line, and if it breaks, there is a risk of a power outage for the entire island, so they are planning to wait for the weather to improve before heading to the island to check on the situation.
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Snowfall will increase mainly on the Sea of Japan side; heavy snow is likely to continue into Saturday
2023-12-21 21:05:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is falling intermittently and increasing snowfall, mainly from western Japan to the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan. Heavy snow is likely to continue into the 23rd, so please be careful about the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads.
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Linear Chuo Shinkansen construction JR Tokai and dam operator agree to reduce water intake
2023-12-21 21:04:00
Regarding the ``Linear Chuo Shinkansen'', for which Shizuoka Prefecture has not approved the start of construction, JR Tokai President Niwa is considering implementing a plan to reduce water intake from upstream dams in order to limit the impact of construction on river water volume. announced that it had reached an agreement with the electric power company that manages the dam.
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Current health insurance cards will no longer be issued and will be abolished on December 2 next year Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2023-12-21 20:56:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to end the issuance of the current health insurance card on December 2nd next year.
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Shosuke Idemitsu, founder and honorary chairman of Idemitsu Kosan, dies at age 96
2023-12-21 20:53:00
Shosuke Idemitsu, the founder and honorary chairman of Idemitsu Kosan, a major oil distributor, passed away on the 20th due to old age. He was 96 years old.
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Six workers transported to a housing demolition site in Sakai, Osaka due to poor physical condition, possibly due to CO poisoning
2023-12-21 20:33:00
On the evening of the 21st, six workers at a housing demolition site in Sakai City, Osaka, complained of not feeling well and were taken to the hospital, and according to the police and fire department, all were conscious. It appears that a generator was being used at the scene with the room closed at the time, and police are investigating the situation in detail, suspecting carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Concrete falls at Matsue Shimane nuclear power plant, worker gets trapped under and dies
2023-12-21 20:30:00
On the afternoon of the 21st, a worker who was excavating outside the radiation control area at the Shimane Nuclear Power Plant in Matsue City was crushed under falling concrete and was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Police are investigating the details of the situation at the time to see if there were any safety issues.
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Dead cat found in Warabi parking lot, Saitama Predation possible by wild animals
2023-12-21 20:28:00
Police commissioned experts to conduct a detailed investigation of the dead cat whose neck and body were found separately in a parking lot in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture on December 16th, and found that it may have been preyed on by a wild animal. I found it to be expensive.
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The bond between two people who have recovered from an intractable disease - Kazuki Mishima of DeNA and Takato Fuku of Chunichi
2023-12-21 20:09:00
Professional baseball pitcher Kazuki Mishima of DeNA and pitcher Takato Fuku of Chunichi. Last year, the two developed ligamentum ossification, an incurable disease designated by the government. Coincidentally, the two people developed the disease at a similar time. Believing in his comeback as a pitcher, he supported each other and overcame surgery and rigorous rehabilitation, and returned to the mound this season. With no future in sight, how did the two encourage each other and move forward to reach the mound of resurrection? This time, we spoke for an hour and a half, and he talked about his current thoughts, including the path from the onset of his illness to the mound of recovery, and his future aspirations. (Sports News Department reporter Shunsuke Akune) (Scheduled to be broadcast on “News Watch 9” on December 21st)
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Daihatsu Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism inspects headquarters in Ikeda, Osaka
2023-12-21 19:31:00
On the 21st, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an on-site inspection of Daihatsu's headquarters in Ikeda City, Osaka, in order to confirm the details behind the issue of automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation fraudulently obtaining national certification.
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Several workers at a housing demolition site in Osaka are unwell, possibly due to carbon monoxide poisoning
2023-12-21 19:28:00
On the evening of the 21st, several workers at a housing demolition site in Sakai City, Osaka, complained of feeling unwell, and so far two people have been taken to the hospital, and according to the police and fire department, both are conscious. It appears that a generator was being used at the scene with the room closed at the time, so police are investigating the situation in detail, suspecting carbon monoxide poisoning.
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[Weather Commentary] Snowfall mainly on the Sea of Japan side, heavy snow possible tomorrow
2023-12-21 19:25:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is falling intermittently and increasing snowfall mainly from western Japan to the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan. Heavy snow is likely to continue into the 23rd, so please be careful about the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads. Weather forecaster Morion Haruyama explains the outlook for future snow. *Broadcast on "News 7" on December 21st *Video length is 1 minute 51 seconds. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Nara Misato Town Mayor indicted at home for violating government bid rigging prevention law
2023-12-21 19:23:00
The Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department has indicted Hironori Mori, the mayor of Misato Town, Nara Prefecture, on charges of violating the Government Collusion Prevention Act for leaking information to contractors about public works tenders ordered by Misato Town, Nara Prefecture.
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Daihatsu All four domestic car factories will suspend operations from next week
2023-12-21 19:13:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., which has stopped shipping all vehicle models due to issues with fraudulent acquisition of national certification, will suspend operations at all four domestic automobile factories starting next week. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to confirm compliance with standards, and the company has not yet determined when it will resume production.
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Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office dismisses charges against three people arrested on suspicion of stealing 150 million yen
2023-12-21 19:06:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has decided not to prosecute three men who were arrested on suspicion of fraud for defrauding them of 150 million yen by offering to invest in a business that would issue new crypto assets.
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“Scientific Council: An organization independent from the state is desirable” Interim report of expert meeting
2023-12-21 19:03:00
Regarding the Science Council of Japan, a government panel of experts has compiled an interim report stating that in order to provide advice from an objective standpoint, it is desirable for the Science Council of Japan to become an independent organization from the government. Based on this, the government plans to move forward with consideration of legislation to put this into practice.
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Ohi Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 first in Japan to apply for plans to confirm equipment deterioration under new regulations
2023-12-21 18:58:00
For Units 3 and 4 of the Oi Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture, which have been in operation for more than 30 years, Kansai Electric Power is the first in the country to develop a plan to check the deterioration status of the equipment in order to comply with the new regulatory system. I applied to the regulatory commission.
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Request for voluntary hearing of Mr. Matsuno, Mr. Takagi, Mr. Hagiuda, etc. Political funds Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office
2023-12-21 18:55:00
In a case involving a political funding party run by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department has investigated several senior members of Abe's faction, including former Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroichi Matsuno, Diet Countermeasures Committee Chairman Takeshi Takagi, and Political Affairs Research Chairman Koichi Hagiuda, for various reasons. Through interviews with those involved, we have newly learned that a hearing has been requested. There are suspicions that the Abe faction systematically turned some of the party's income into a slush fund, and the Special Investigation Department is investigating the perceptions of the faction's executives and the members of the parliament who received the kickbacks. It appears that confirmation will proceed.
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Beware of fake online shopping sites pretending to be popular brands, Consumer Affairs Agency
2023-12-21 18:48:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency is warning people to be wary of fake online shopping sites, citing an increasing number of complaints about customers receiving fake, non-branded products after purchasing products from online shopping sites pretending to be popular brands of women's clothing. I am calling for your attention.
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Welfare services for children with disabilities: “Abolish income restrictions” requested by groups concerned
2023-12-21 18:47:00
As the government moves to eliminate income limits for child allowances as a measure to counter the declining birthrate, a group formed by concerned parties has requested the Children and Families Agency and other organizations to remove income limits for welfare services for children with disabilities.
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Snowfall increases mainly on the Sea of Japan side; heavy snow is likely to continue into Saturday
2023-12-21 18:43:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is falling intermittently and increasing snowfall mainly from western Japan to northern Japan on the Sea of Japan side. Heavy snow is likely to continue into the 23rd, so please be careful about the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads.
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Sapporo junior high school girl commits suicide after being bullied; report shows the school did not take appropriate action
2023-12-21 18:42:00
It has been learned that a female student, who was in her first year at a Sapporo municipal junior high school at the time, committed suicide after complaining of being bullied by her classmates. The third-party investigation committee determined that bullying had occurred, and that the school's failure to take appropriate action, despite the student's repeated complaints in questionnaires and other means, contributed to the suicide. A report was compiled and published on the 21st.
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Indian Ocean Tsunami and Great East Japan Earthquake Exchange meeting to share disaster prevention experiences, etc.
2023-12-21 18:27:00
High school students from Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture, which was affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, visited Indonesia's Aceh Province, the area most affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, and held a networking event to share their disaster prevention experiences.
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Chiba Ichihara Fire at scrapyard still waiting to be extinguished
2023-12-21 18:26:00
In the early hours of the 21st, a fire broke out in a scrap yard in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, where scrap metal and other items were piled up. Approximately 16 hours have passed and the fire's intensity has weakened, but there is no prospect of it being extinguished and firefighting efforts are continuing.
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Supreme Court decides to dismiss appeal for Niigata girl murder, confirms sentence of life imprisonment
2023-12-21 18:25:00
Five years ago, the Supreme Court decided to dismiss an appeal by the 21st in a trial against a defendant who was charged with murder and other crimes for killing a second-grade girl in Niigata City and abandoning her body on railroad tracks. The sentence of life imprisonment has been finalized.
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The number of elementary and junior high school students receiving tuition assistance has decreased to over 1.25 million; some local governments are not aware of it.
2023-12-21 18:25:00
The number of elementary and junior high school students who received ``tuition assistance,'' which helps families with financial difficulties with the cost of school supplies, decreased slightly last year to more than 1.25 million. On the other hand, some local governments do not distribute documents regarding the system at the time of admission, and the national government is promoting increased awareness.
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Union: “Minimum wage will be around 1,600 to 1,900 yen per hour by 2035”
2023-12-21 18:22:00
A coalition of labor organizations has announced a goal to gradually raise the minimum wage that companies must pay their workers from 1,600 yen per hour to 1,900 yen per hour by 2035.
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Tornado or other gusts occur in Ishikawa Noto? “Further occurrences likely” Japan Meteorological Agency
2023-12-21 18:10:00
On the evening of the 21st, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning as gusts such as a tornado appeared to have occurred in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture. In Noto and Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, there is a risk of more outbreaks in the future, and people are urged to be careful.
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Several workers at a housing demolition site in Sakai, Osaka complain of poor health
2023-12-21 18:09:00
According to the fire department, just after 5 p.m. on the 21st, they received a 119 call saying that ``several workers were complaining of not feeling well'' at a residential demolition site in Kagaoka-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka. The details of his condition are unknown. It appears that the generator was being used with the room closed at the time, so the police and fire department are investigating the details of the situation.
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Disciplinary action taken against 3 employees for taking NHK internal audit materials
2023-12-21 18:08:00
Three employees who belonged to NHK's internal audit office were accused of taking internal audit materials with them, and NHK suspended them for one month.
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Recommended sleeping time: 6 hours for adults What are the key points to improve the quality of sleep?
2023-12-21 18:05:00
How many hours of sleep do you all get in a day? The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's review committee has compiled a new ``Sleep Guide'' that shows recommended sleep hours and lifestyle habits for each generation for health. According to a sleep advice specialist, the most important thing is the quality of your sleep in the first three hours of sleep. I was given key points on how to improve quality.
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The Tokyo metropolitan government issues its first warning regarding a type of streptococcal infection, urging people to take preventive measures against infection.
2023-12-21 17:56:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has issued its first warning regarding a type of streptococcal infection that mainly affects children and causes symptoms such as fever, as the number of patients in the city exceeds the standard, and there is a possibility that the epidemic will spread further in the future. We are calling for infection control measures such as frequent hand washing.
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Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office requests voluntary hearing with former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno and others over political funding issue
2023-12-21 17:49:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department has requested voluntary interviews with former Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroichi Matsuno and several other Abe faction executives regarding a case involving a political funding party run by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, according to new interviews with people involved. got it. There are suspicions that the Abe faction systematically turned some of the party's income into a slush fund, and the Special Investigation Department is investigating the perceptions of the faction's executives and the members of the parliament who received the kickbacks. It appears that confirmation will proceed.
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Expanding cooperation between “e-Tax” and My Number Card Automatically reflecting withholding tax slips
2023-12-21 17:30:00
In order to increase the convenience of final tax returns, the National Tax Agency has expanded the linkage between "e-Tax", which allows filing online, and My Number Cards, and will now be able to collect salary withholding slip data from this year's income tax returns. Start operating the system that will automatically reflect the changes.
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Daihatsu All four domestic car factories will suspend operations from next week
2023-12-21 17:28:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., which has stopped shipping all vehicle models due to issues with fraudulent acquisition of national certification, will suspend operations at all four domestic automobile factories starting next week. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to confirm compliance with standards, and the company has not yet determined when it will resume production.
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Tachikawa City, Tokyo disciplinary dismissal of 31-year-old employee for embezzling garbage disposal fees
2023-12-21 17:27:00
A 31-year-old employee of Tachikawa City, Tokyo, was disciplined and dismissed for embezzling more than 400,000 yen in garbage disposal fees.
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Okayama Kurashiki couple murder case, 29-year-old eldest son and others arrested, suspected of attempted murder, etc.
2023-12-21 16:55:00
A couple in their 50s were stabbed to death in a house in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. I arrested a person.
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Recommended sleeping time: 6 hours for adults What are the key points to improve the quality of sleep?
2023-12-21 16:44:00
How many hours of sleep do you all get in a day? The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's review committee has compiled a new ``Sleep Guide'' that shows recommended sleep hours and lifestyle habits for each generation for health. According to a sleep advice specialist, the most important thing is the quality of your sleep in the first three hours of sleep. I was given key points on how to improve quality.
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Bicycle "blue ticket" to be introduced; fines expected to range from 5,000 yen to 12,000 yen
2023-12-21 16:39:00
The enforcement of bicycle traffic violations will undergo major changes. Due to the continuing number of serious traffic violations by bicycles, the National Police Agency has decided to introduce a system of enforcement using so-called "blue tickets," which impose fines. More than 100 violations were targeted. What should I do to violate the law? What about the fine?
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Saitama Hanno Suspect charged with murder of 3 parents and children after about 10 months in custody
2023-12-21 16:31:00
In December of last year, three people were murdered in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, and prosecutors detained the 41-year-old suspect for an unusually long period of time, totaling 10 months, and conducted a psychiatric evaluation. determined that he could be held criminally responsible, and on the 21st, he was indicted on charges including murder.
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Chiba Choshi City to invite Chiba University of Science to set up review committee for publicization
2023-12-21 15:43:00
Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, has decided to establish a new committee of experts to consider the transition of Chiba University of Science, which the city has invited, to a public university.
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Daihatsu cancels car sharing experiment due to fraudulent certification acquisition Saitama
2023-12-21 15:29:00
In response to the issue of automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation fraudulently obtaining national certification, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, has suspended a demonstration experiment of ``car sharing'' in which Daihatsu cars are rented out to tourists.
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Yokosuka base's PFAS leak prevention filter stopped; US side "concentration stable"
2023-12-21 15:23:00
Last year, high concentrations of organic fluorine compounds (PFAS) were detected in wastewater from the U.S. Navy's Yokosuka Base in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and the U.S. military decided to suspend the operation of filters installed to prevent it from flowing into the sea. I found out it stopped working in October. The US side explains that ``the concentration is stable.''
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare orders prohibiting the sale of regulated “cannabis gummies” products containing similar ingredients
2023-12-21 15:15:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that products containing ingredients similar to those of the gummies that have become subject to regulation continue to be sold due to the issue of people complaining of poor health after eating gummies containing ingredients similar to cannabis. On the 21st, an order was issued banning the sale of 38 similar products in stores nationwide and online.
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A type of streptococcal infection exceeds warning standards for the first time in Tokyo
2023-12-21 14:58:00
The Tokyo metropolitan government announced on the afternoon of the 21st that the number of patients with a type of streptococcal infection that primarily affects children and causes symptoms such as fever and sore throats had exceeded the warning standard for the first time. We are calling for infection control measures such as hand washing.
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Snowfall mainly on the Sea of Japan side; heavy snowfall expected to reach warning levels around Saturday
2023-12-21 14:39:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is falling intermittently from western Japan to northern Japan, mainly on the Sea of Japan side. There is a risk that the snow will intensify until around Saturday the 23rd, resulting in warning-level heavy snowfall, so please be careful about the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads.
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Bicycle "blue ticket" to be introduced; fines expected to range from 5,000 yen to 12,000 yen
2023-12-21 14:30:00
The enforcement of bicycle traffic violations will undergo major changes. Due to the continuing number of serious traffic violations by bicycles, the National Police Agency has decided to introduce a system of enforcement using so-called "blue tickets," which impose fines on bicycles.
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Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office requests voluntary hearing with former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno and others over political funding issue
2023-12-21 14:05:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department has requested voluntary interviews with former Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroichi Matsuno and several other senior members of the Abe faction regarding a case involving a political funding party run by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, according to new interviews with people involved. got it. There are suspicions that the Abe faction systematically turned some of the party's income into a slush fund, and the Special Investigation Department is investigating the perceptions of the faction's executives and the members of the parliament who received the kickbacks. It appears that confirmation will proceed.
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Woman found lying on the road dies while being transported; investigation into hit-and-run in Ageo, Saitama
2023-12-21 13:37:00
In the early hours of the 21st, a woman was found lying on the street in Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture, and died at a hospital. Based on the circumstances at the scene, it appears that the victim was hit by a car, and police are investigating the whereabouts of the car that fled the scene as a fatal hit-and-run.
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72-year-old suspect arrested for stealing wallet at department store sale venue Tokyo
2023-12-21 13:15:00
A 72-year-old suspect was arrested for stealing a customer's wallet from a customer's bag at a bargain sale venue in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The number of pickpockets has increased significantly in Tokyo this year, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is strengthening its vigilance for the year-end and New Year holidays and calling for caution.
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Chiba Ichihara Fire at scrap yard still burning and firefighting efforts continue
2023-12-21 13:13:00
In the early hours of the 21st, a fire broke out in a scrap yard in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, where scrap metal and other materials were piled up. The fire has been burning for about 10 hours and efforts to extinguish the fire continue.
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[Weather commentary] Snowfall mainly on the Sea of Japan side; heavy snowfall expected through the 23rd
2023-12-21 12:41:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is falling intermittently from western Japan to northern Japan, mainly on the Sea of Japan side. There is a risk that the snow will intensify until around Saturday the 23rd, resulting in warning-level heavy snowfall, so please be careful about the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads. Weather forecaster Kimitoshi Sato explains the future outlook. *Broadcast on the news at 12:00 on December 21st *Video is 1 minute 42 seconds long. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Fukuoka Chikushino 2-story apartment burnt down; one body found in the ruins
2023-12-21 12:37:00
Early on the morning of the 21st, a two-story apartment building burned down in Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and one person was found dead in the ruins of a room on the second floor. There is information that an elderly woman was living alone in this room, and the police are working to confirm the identity of the body, as well as investigating the fire department and the cause of the fire.
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Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office requests voluntary hearing with former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno and others over political funding issue
2023-12-21 12:00:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department has requested voluntary interviews with former Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroichi Matsuno and several other senior members of the Abe faction regarding a case involving a political funding party run by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, according to new interviews with people involved. got it. There are suspicions that the Abe faction systematically turned some of the party's income into a slush fund, and the Special Investigation Department is investigating the perceptions of the faction's executives and the members of the parliament who received the kickbacks. It appears that confirmation will proceed.
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Snowfall mainly on the Sea of Japan side; heavy snowfall expected to reach warning levels around Saturday
2023-12-21 11:42:00
Due to midwinter-like cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns, snow is falling intermittently from western Japan to northern Japan, mainly on the Sea of Japan side. There is a risk that the snow will intensify until around Saturday the 23rd, resulting in warning-level heavy snowfall, so please be careful about the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads.
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Daihatsu Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism inspects headquarters in Ikeda, Osaka
2023-12-21 11:35:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has begun an on-site inspection of Daihatsu's headquarters in Ikeda City, Osaka, in order to confirm the details of the issue in which the automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation fraudulently obtained national certification.
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Daihatsu Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism inspects headquarters in Ikeda, Osaka
2023-12-21 11:15:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has begun an on-site inspection of Daihatsu's headquarters in Ikeda City, Osaka, in order to confirm the details of the issue in which the automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation fraudulently obtained national certification.
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Moped license rules to be reviewed; 125cc motorcycles that meet the conditions now possible
2023-12-21 10:49:00
According to the Road Traffic Act, "moped motorcycles" refer to motorcycles with a total displacement of 50cc or less, and the National Police Agency has added motorcycles of 125cc or less that meet certain conditions to the category, allowing them to be driven with a moped license. We have decided to review the rules. This is a response to the tightening of exhaust gas regulation standards scheduled for the year after next.
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National Police Agency to introduce ``blue tickets'' to crack down on bicycle traffic violations
2023-12-21 10:11:00
The enforcement of bicycle traffic violations will undergo major changes. Due to the continuing number of serious traffic violations by bicycles, the National Police Agency has decided to introduce a system of enforcement using so-called "blue tickets," which impose fines on bicycles.
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Shiretoko sightseeing boat sinks, results of investigation into last year's accident announced, captain's lack of experience pointed out
2023-12-21 10:00:00
Regarding the sinking of a sightseeing boat off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula in April last year, the Japan Transport Safety Board announced the results of investigations into two accidents involving the same boat in the previous year. It was pointed out that the captain of the ship lacked experience. The captain's lack of experience was also pointed out in the sinking accident, and the Japan Transport Safety Board says that understanding the characteristics of the sea area and prioritizing safety are important for accident prevention.
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Daihatsu Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism inspects headquarters in Ikeda, Osaka
2023-12-21 09:25:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has begun an on-site inspection of Daihatsu's headquarters in Ikeda City, Osaka, in order to confirm the details of the issue in which automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation fraudulently obtained national certification.
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Daihatsu Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism inspects headquarters in Ikeda, Osaka
2023-12-21 09:11:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has begun an on-site inspection of Daihatsu's headquarters in Ikeda City, Osaka, in order to confirm the details of the issue in which automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation fraudulently obtained national certification. During the on-site inspection, in addition to confirming documents containing test data, we will also conduct interviews with personnel and executives to confirm the detailed facts surrounding the fraud.
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Chiba Ichihara Fire spreads at scrapyard due to ``burning waste plastic''
2023-12-21 08:47:00
In the early hours of the 21st, a fire broke out in a scrap yard in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, where scrap metal and other items were piled up. The fire is still burning and firefighters are working to extinguish it.
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Fukuoka Chikushino 2-story apartment burnt down; two residents, male and female, unable to be contacted
2023-12-21 07:43:00
Just before 4 a.m. on the 21st, a fire destroyed a two-story apartment building in Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and according to the police, two residents could not be contacted, so the police and fire department are confirming the details of the situation. doing.
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Chiba Ichihara Fire spreads at scrapyard due to ``burning waste plastic''
2023-12-21 07:41:00
In the early hours of the 21st, a fire broke out at a scrap yard in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire.
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Snow continues to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side, with risk of warning-level heavy snow into Saturday
2023-12-21 06:49:00
Due to the inflow of midwinter-like cold air, snow continues to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side of western and eastern Japan. From around the 23rd, the snow will intensify mainly from western Japan to the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan, and there is a risk of warning-level heavy snowfall, so careful attention should be paid to the impact of snow accumulation and frozen roads on traffic.
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Only 10% of employees using generative AI in Tokyo
2023-12-21 05:51:00
In Tokyo, which introduced generation AI this summer in an effort to improve the quality of administrative services, it was found that only 10% of employees use it for reasons such as "I don't know what to use it for." I did.
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Union Minimum wage to exceed 1,600 yen per hour by 2035, exceeding government target
2023-12-21 05:28:00
It has been revealed that a coalition of labor organizations has decided to set a goal of gradually raising the minimum wage that companies must pay their workers to a level exceeding 1,600 yen per hour by 2035. As the momentum for wage increases increases, we hope to set a level that exceeds the government's target and help correct disparities.
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Chiba Family Home employee arrested on suspicion of molesting foster child
2023-12-21 01:52:00
A 44-year-old employee of a family home in Chiba Prefecture that takes care of a small number of foster children was arrested for taking advantage of his position as a custodian to engage in obscene acts such as applying moisturizing cream to the entire body of a girl under the age of 18.
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“Kenkyo Association” decides to keep insurance premium rate unchanged at the national average of 10% for next year
2023-12-21 01:08:00
The Japan Health Insurance Association, which includes employees of small and medium-sized businesses, has decided to keep the national average insurance premium rate for next fiscal year and 2026 at 10%, the same as this year.
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60% of public high schools that publish school regulations have gone too far in school regulations, NHK survey
2023-12-21 01:03:00
One year has passed since the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced the school regulations and revised the guidelines to require constant review in response to the problem of excessive school regulations. An NHK survey found that at least 60% of public high schools nationwide publish school regulations on their websites. On the other hand, only 10% to 30% of schools clearly state the reasons for their school rules or have students participate in reviews, and experts point out that ``there is a polarization among schools.''
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