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Takamatsu: Arrested with baby's body in closet; bodies of two other babies also found

2024-02-14 23:34:00
A 35-year-old sex shop employee was arrested on suspicion of abandoning a baby's body in the closet of his home in Takamatsu City. According to the police, the bodies of two other babies were also found in the home, and since she said she gave birth to all three babies, they are investigating the details of how they happened.

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Hokkaido man dies after being caught in falling snow after hearing the sound of his cellphone coming through the snow

2024-02-14 21:27:00
A man in his 70s was found buried in snow in Hokkaido's Betsukai town, which experienced record-breaking temperatures, and was confirmed dead at a hospital. Police are investigating the possibility that the man may have been caught in melted snow falling from a nearby building.

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Two molds believed to be among the oldest in Japan discovered at the Yoshinogari ruins in Saga

2024-02-14 21:24:00
Two molds, believed to be the oldest in Japan, used to manufacture bronze tools from the middle of the Yayoi period have been found at the Yoshinogari ruins in Saga Prefecture. Molds and other molds have previously been found at the Yoshinogari ruins, and Saga Prefecture, which is conducting the research, says, ``This is an extremely important discovery when considering the aspects of early bronzeware production.''

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Providing job information for people in secondary evacuation On-site consultation Ishikawa Kaga City

2024-02-14 21:17:00
On the 14th, an on-site consultation was held in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to provide job information and other information to people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and who were undergoing secondary evacuation.

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Evacuation indoors in the event of a nuclear power plant accident: Consideration of methods for effective operation, regulatory commission

2024-02-14 20:37:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which caused a series of buildings to collapse in a wide area, including around Hokuriku Electric Power's Shika Nuclear Power Plant, the Nuclear Regulation Authority has decided to consider the natural We decided to work with outside experts to consider how to operate the system effectively in response to disasters and accident situations.

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[Damage Status 14th] 241 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, 67,309 houses damaged

2024-02-14 20:35:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 241 as of 2pm on the 14th.

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Unseasonably warm weather, pollen dispersion, and some days there is a sudden increase in pollen numbers depending on the region

2024-02-14 20:30:00
Warm air flowed across the country on the 14th, resulting in unseasonably high temperatures, and in many places it was as warm as early to late April. As the unseasonably warm weather continues, it is expected that from the 15th onwards, there will be days when the amount of cedar pollen scattered will suddenly increase depending on the area.

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Eruption at Sakurajima; volcanic smoke reaches 5,000m; watch out for heavy ash fall since August 2020

2024-02-14 20:26:00
On the night of the 14th, an explosive eruption occurred at Sakurajima in Kagoshima City, which frequently erupts, and volcanic smoke rose 5,000 meters above the crater. It was the first time since August four years ago that the volcanic smoke rose to 5,000 meters. The eruption alert level remains unchanged at 3, but the meteorological observatory is warning that a "large amount" of ash is expected to fall on Sakurajima Island into the early hours of the 15th.

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House of Representatives Budget Committee Intensive Deliberation Prime Minister ``I urge accountability''

2024-02-14 20:01:00
In the Diet, the House of Representatives Budget Committee held intensive deliberations in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. In response to the opposition party's request for relevant members to attend the Political Ethics Committee, Prime Minister Kishida explained that he is encouraging them to fulfill their accountability through various opportunities.

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LINE user information and other information leaks expand to more than 510,000 LINE Yahoo!

2024-02-14 19:56:00
LINE Yahoo has revealed that approximately 440,000 items, including information on LINE users announced in November 2023, are suspected to have been leaked, and the number has expanded to more than 510,000. The company says it is taking measures to prevent recurrence, including strengthening information management.

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Ginza Luxury Watch Store Robbery: 18-year-old Suspect Arrested - Was It Directed by the Metropolitan Police Department?

2024-02-14 19:54:00
Last year, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested an 18-year-old suspect who is believed to have been responsible for the robbery in which approximately 300 million yen worth of watches and other items were stolen from a luxury watch store in Ginza, Tokyo.

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New report on Sapporo junior high school girl's suicide; female student's complaint revealed

2024-02-14 19:52:00
Regarding the suicide of a first-year junior high school girl in Sapporo three years ago, the city's Board of Education released a new report on the 14th that corrected the blacked out parts of the investigation report. He revealed that he had been complaining of being treated like a nuisance since he was in elementary school. The city board of education decided that the principal and homeroom teacher at the time had failed to take appropriate action and gave them pay cuts and other punishments.

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There are areas in Ishikawa with no prospects for recovery, with water outages continuing for 30,000 homes, each with their own circumstances.

2024-02-14 19:48:00
As of the 14th, approximately 30,000 households in Ishikawa Prefecture were without water, and the water outage continues in almost all of Wajima and Suzu cities. People involved in repairing the damaged water supply facilities say, ``We cannot make any predictions for recovery lightly.''

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“Disaster assessment” Calculate construction costs for road restoration starting in Imizu, Toyama

2024-02-14 19:02:00
The national government's ``disaster assessment'' to calculate the cost of construction work to restore roads damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake began on the 14th in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture.

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Noto Peninsula earthquake causes extensive damage to relatively old wooden buildings, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on-site investigation

2024-02-14 18:58:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has released the results of field surveys conducted in Wajima City, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, etc. regarding building damage caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January, and while relatively old wooden buildings were found to have suffered extensive damage, Newer buildings tend to have no or only minor damage. In the future, a committee of experts and others will proceed with an analysis of the cause.

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Aomori Mayors of four municipalities with nuclear-related facilities meet with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito to make requests

2024-02-14 18:56:00
On the 14th, the mayors of four municipalities in Aomori Prefecture that have nuclear-related facilities met with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito and requested that he show a path forward for the operation of reprocessing plants and other facilities.

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Record-breaking warmth on the 15th, mainly on the Pacific side; atmospheric instability expected

2024-02-14 18:50:00
Warm air flowed across the country on the 14th, resulting in unseasonably high temperatures, with Hokkaido and Tohoku experiencing the highest recorded warmth for February on record. On the 15th, on the other hand, the atmospheric conditions are expected to be extremely unstable mainly on the Pacific side due to the effects of fronts and low pressure systems, and people will need to be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong wind gusts, and hail.

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Tottori City Hospital overtime payments not paid to 298 employees; Labor Standards Office recommends correction

2024-02-14 18:29:00
It has been learned that Tottori City Hospital in Tottori City received a correction recommendation from the Labor Standards Inspection Office last year for failing to pay overtime wages to nurses and other workers. The hospital has paid the full amount to 298 people, including doctors, for unpaid amounts.

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Lake Hamana 17-year-old high school boy's body is being carefully investigated for possible trouble at a friend's house

2024-02-14 18:25:00
On February 9th, a 17-year-old high school boy's body was found at Lake Hamana in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture.Four days before the body was found, the high school student had gotten into trouble when he had spent time with several friends at a friend's house in Hamamatsu City. Interviews with investigators revealed that he had disappeared since then. Police are carefully investigating the connection between the trouble and the incident.

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U.S. military, Japanese police, local governments and others conduct joint training at Atsugi Air Base, Kanagawa

2024-02-14 18:23:00
At the U.S. Navy Atsugi Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, the military and Japanese police conducted a joint training exercise on the 14th based on the scenario of a helicopter making an emergency landing.

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Wide-area robbery Hiroshima case defendant sentenced to 20 years in prison at Tokyo District Court

2024-02-14 18:18:00
The Tokyo District Court indicted the defendant, who was accused of acting as the perpetrator of a series of wide-area robberies, including one in which a high-end watch store in Hiroshima city was attacked and three people were injured. sentenced him to 20 years in prison, saying, ``He easily searched for ``dark part-time jobs'' and committed a highly dangerous crime.''

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Lessons for high school students living away from home as evacuees in Kanazawa

2024-02-14 18:16:00
Classes are being held in Kanazawa City for high school students who have left their hometowns and are living as evacuees following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Chuikyo proposes revisions to raise medical fees, including initial consultation fees and re-examination fees

2024-02-14 18:15:00
Regarding medical fees paid to medical institutions, the Chuikyo (Central Social Insurance Medical Council) has proposed revisions starting in June that include raising "first consultation fees" and "re-examination fees" in order to raise the wages of medical workers. We have submitted a report to the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare.

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Media/entertainment staff survey results announced due to Johnny's issue

2024-02-14 18:11:00
While ``media silence'' has been pointed out as the background to Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault issue, an organization that conducts social research announced on the 14th the results of a survey conducted among people involved in the media and entertainment industry. The organization that conducted the investigation is calling for an industry-wide cross-sectional investigation, saying that it seems that there was "pressure" against appearances and business dealings and reporting from parties other than specific entertainment agencies.

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The state of teacher salaries: Discussion begins at the Central Education Council Committee, direction to be determined by spring

2024-02-14 18:08:00
As teachers' working styles and teacher shortages become serious issues, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has begun a discussion on how to pay teachers at a special committee of the National Council for Education. Our policy is to indicate a certain direction by this spring.

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Two bodies found in the apartment were a married couple, whose eldest son, 15, was arrested on suspicion of murdering his father in Sagamihara

2024-02-14 18:05:00
On the night of the 13th, the bodies of a couple were found in a room in an apartment in Sagamihara City, and police arrested the 15-year-old eldest son, who lived in the room, on suspicion of murdering the 52-year-old father. It is believed that she may have knowledge of the circumstances surrounding her mother's death, and we are investigating the details.

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Man dies after being caught in block wall during cleanup; Ishikawa Prefecture urges caution

2024-02-14 18:01:00
On the 10th of this month in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a man in his 60s died after being trapped in a fallen block wall while cleaning up a damaged building.

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Couple arrested on suspicion of poisoning their 4-year-old daughter to death; related investigation into death of another relative

2024-02-14 17:59:00
A couple living in Taito Ward, Tokyo, was arrested on suspicion of murdering their 4-year-old second daughter by forcing her to ingest a harmful chemical contained in car antifreeze. In response to her investigation, her husband has denied her charges. On the other hand, the Metropolitan Police Department has also decided to investigate the relationship as there are suspicious points regarding the cause of death of a relative in his 40s who passed away six years ago.

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Four people, including dedicated drivers, arrested for repeated return fraud on Amazon

2024-02-14 17:58:00
Four people, including a dedicated Amazon driver, were arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly purchasing e-book devices and other items from major online retailer Amazon, lying about requesting returns, and defrauding customers of replacement items.

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Building physical strength through “tag” and confirming effects such as time improvement Tomisato Chiba

2024-02-14 17:52:00
Tomisato City, Chiba Prefecture, which has been introducing "tag" to nursery schools and kindergartens since last year to build children's physical strength, held a six-month report meeting to report on the results of the six-month trial, confirming effects such as improved 25-meter running times. It means that it was done.

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Ishikawa Wajima Elderly Care Facility Visiting bath van arrives to relieve fatigue of elderly people

2024-02-14 17:49:00
On the 14th, a visiting bath van loaded with bathtubs arrived at a senior citizen facility in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.Elderly residents who need assistance with bathing can soothe their fatigue by taking a hot bath. I did it.

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Wajima beauty salon reopens for business “Clean your hair to energize and heal”

2024-02-14 17:46:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, local beauty salons resumed operations on the 13th in an effort to restore daily life, and regular customers are continuing to visit.

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[Damage Status 14th] 241 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, 67,309 houses damaged

2024-02-14 17:44:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 241 as of 2pm on the 14th.

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Former Deputy Minister Kakizawa admits charges at first trial in case surrounding Koto Ward mayoral election

2024-02-14 17:28:00
The first trial of former Deputy Minister of Justice Miyu Kakizawa, who is accused of bribery in violation of the Public Offices Election Act, was held in connection with the Koto Ward mayoral election in Tokyo held in April last year. I am very sorry that so many people were involved,'' he said, acknowledging the charges.

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Buses supported by disaster-stricken drivers: “Step by step forward” [Voices from disaster-stricken areas]

2024-02-14 17:27:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, route bus service has resumed from the 13th. The vehicles will be driven by drivers who have come to work from their evacuation areas. "It's still broken in many places, but I guess we're moving forward. I hope things will get back to normal little by little." (Suzu Bus driver Hirohito Inari)

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Supreme Court to hear arguments in May over former Eugenic Protection Act that forced sterilization

2024-02-14 17:22:00
In May, the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court heard arguments from the parties in a case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the state. decided to open it. The focus is on whether the former Eugenics Protection Act violated the Constitution and whether there is a right to seek compensation, and a unified judgment is expected to be made in the summer.

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Four company representatives arrested for allegedly soliciting crypto assets without registration; 9.4 billion yen was collected

2024-02-14 17:17:00
Four people, including the representative of a Tokyo-based company involved in asset management, were arrested on suspicion of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for soliciting cryptocurrency investments without being registered by the government. Police are investigating the matter in detail, believing that they collected more than 9.4 billion yen from around 1,000 people across the country.

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Businesses affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake call for early support; Ishikawa Prefecture holds briefing session

2024-02-14 17:15:00
An information session for businesses affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake was held in Kanazawa City on the 14th, and the participating businesses expressed concerns about their future lives, as well as calls for early support as they could not see a clear path to rebuilding. A voice rose.

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Bodies found in Apartment 2 are identified as the resident couple; eldest 10-year-old son arrested on suspicion of murder

2024-02-14 17:11:00
On the night of the 13th, the bodies of a man and a woman were found in a room in an apartment in Sagamihara City, and the deceased have been confirmed to be a couple living in this room. According to investigators, the police have requested an arrest warrant for the eldest teenage son who lives with him on suspicion of murdering his father, so they will arrest him on the 14th and investigate the details.

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Spring Labor NTT Labor Union demands record 5% wage increase for all non-regular employees

2024-02-14 17:00:00
NTT's labor union decided to demand a 5% wage increase, the highest level ever, for all employees, including non-regular employees, as part of the base increase. NTT's labor union, which has over 140,000 members who work in full-time and non-regular employment, held a central committee meeting in Tokyo on the 14th and decided on the policy for this year's spring labor demands.

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Last year's ``number of births'' nationwide was 726,000, the lowest ever, Japan Research Institute

2024-02-14 16:51:00
Last year, the Japan Research Institute, a major think tank, estimated that the number of births, which indicates the number of children born in a year, would be 726,000 nationwide, the lowest since statistics began.

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education disciplines and dismisses two teachers who were arrested and prosecuted for committing lewd acts with young girls.

2024-02-14 16:44:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education has disciplined and dismissed two people, including an elementary school teacher, who were arrested and charged with committing lewd acts with an underage girl he met on social media.

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Former Chiyoda ward councilor and others re-arrested in government bid-rigging case; also leaked about three other cases?

2024-02-14 16:39:00
Former ward assembly members who were arrested in a government bid-rigging case involving bids for construction ordered by Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward have been re-arrested for leaking bid information on three other construction projects. It appears that several companies formed a voluntary organization and lobbied legislators, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident, believing that fraud had become commonplace.

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The state of teacher salaries: Discussion begins at the Central Education Council Committee, direction to be determined by spring

2024-02-14 16:29:00
As teachers' working styles and teacher shortages become serious issues, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has begun a discussion on how to pay teachers at a special committee of the National Council for Education. Our policy is to indicate a certain direction by this spring.

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Couple arrested on suspicion of poisoning their 4-year-old daughter to death; related investigation into death of another relative

2024-02-14 16:27:00
A couple living in Taito Ward, Tokyo, was arrested on suspicion of murdering their 4-year-old second daughter by forcing her to ingest a harmful chemical contained in car antifreeze. In response to her investigation, her husband has denied her charges. On the other hand, there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a relative in his 40s who died six years ago, so the Metropolitan Police Department will also investigate the relationship.

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Akita “Lack of snow and some drivers speeding” Police crack down on speeding violations

2024-02-14 16:25:00
In Akita Prefecture, there was little snow on the roads this year, and there were quite a few speeding drivers, so the police conducted speeding enforcement that they would not normally do at this time of year.

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Former worker sues government over lung cancer caused by inhaling asbestos at shipbuilding site

2024-02-14 15:53:00
A man in Chiba Prefecture who once worked at a ship building site has filed a lawsuit seeking compensation from the government, alleging that he developed lung cancer from inhaling asbestos due to insufficient government measures. Regarding damage caused by asbestos, there is a relief system for people working at construction sites, and the plaintiffs are appealing for the same relief to be extended to workers in the shipbuilding industry.

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[Earthquake News] Earthquake intensity 4 in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, no risk of tsunami M4.3

2024-02-14 15:50:00
There was an earthquake at around 3:29 pm on the 14th. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. The epicenter was in southern Kyoto Prefecture, with a depth of 10 km, and an estimated magnitude of 4.3. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was 4 in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City. ▼Seismic intensity 3 occurred in Kita Ward, Kyoto City Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture City Oyamazaki Town, Kyoto Prefecture Kumiyama Town, Kyoto Prefecture Kyotanba Town, Kyoto Prefecture Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture Shimahon Town, Osaka Prefecture Nose Town, Osaka Prefecture Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture

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Lake Hamana: Body of 17-year-old high school boy, possibly beaten and then drowned

2024-02-14 15:49:00
On the 9th of this month, the body of a 17-year-old high school boy was found at Lake Hamana in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture.Multiple bruises were found on the body, indicating that he had been beaten hard, and police believe that the high school student drowned after being beaten. We are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident in detail. Furthermore, since he went missing after visiting a friend's house in Hamamatsu City four days before his body was found, police believe that he may have been involved in some kind of trouble during this time, and are investigating the matter in detail.

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“Hokuriku Support Discount” “Start timing in Ishikawa Prefecture will be considered independently” Governor Hase

2024-02-14 15:47:00
In order to support the tourism industry in the Hokuriku region, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture spoke at a press conference about the ``Hokuriku Ouenwari'' program, in which the government subsidizes a portion of tourists' accommodation costs in order to support the tourism industry in the Hokuriku region, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. In order to give priority to this, the prefecture announced its intention to consider the start date independently, rather than aligning with Toyama and Fukui prefectures.

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“Strive to improve the system for accepting volunteers” Governor Hase Ishikawa

2024-02-14 15:45:00
Regarding volunteers working in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture said at a press conference, ``If possible, we would like to provide a base where they can stay overnight,'' and said that they are preparing to accept volunteers so that they can stay in the area for a longer period of time. We expressed our intention to strive to maintain the system.

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Former Deputy Minister Kakizawa admits charges at first trial in case surrounding Koto Ward mayoral election

2024-02-14 15:28:00
The first trial was held for former Deputy Minister of Justice Miyuki Kakizawa, who is accused of bribery in violation of the Public Offices Election Act in connection with the Koto Ward mayoral election in Tokyo held in April last year. "I am very sorry that someone was involved," he said, acknowledging the charges.

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Chuikyo proposes revisions to raise medical fees, including initial consultation fees and re-examination fees

2024-02-14 15:27:00
Regarding medical fees paid to medical institutions, the Chuikyo (Central Social Insurance Medical Council) has proposed revisions starting in June that include raising "first consultation fees" and "re-examination fees" in order to raise the wages of medical workers. We have submitted a report to the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare.

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Arrest warrant sought for 2 bodies in apartment building, husband and wife living in apartment, eldest teenage son Sagamihara

2024-02-14 15:23:00
On the night of the 13th, the bodies of a man and woman who appeared to be a married couple were found in a room in an apartment in Sagamihara City, and police have requested an arrest warrant for the eldest teenage son, who was living with him, on suspicion of murdering his father, an investigation said. This was discovered through interviews with the people involved. We will make an arrest on the 14th and investigate the details of what happened.

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Liberal Democratic Party openly communicates the idea of ​​holding discussions between the ruling and opposition parties regarding the Political Ethics Review Board

2024-02-14 15:14:00
In response to the opposition party's request for Abe and Nikai faction executives to attend the Political Ethics Review Committee, the Liberal Democratic Party plans to hold discussions between the ruling and opposition parties, including whether an environment can be created to hold the review committee. I conveyed this to Komeito.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant: Removal of soil soaked in water leaked from contaminated water purification equipment completed

2024-02-14 15:13:00
Regarding the trouble at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant where water containing radioactive substances leaked from the contaminated water purification system, TEPCO has completed the recovery of soil that had soaked in water by the 14th, and the risk of radioactive substances spreading has been confirmed. announced that it had been eliminated. The Nuclear Regulation Authority will hear from TEPCO about the cause and other details.

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Two bodies, a man and a woman, found in an apartment. Arrest warrant issued for resident couple, or eldest teenage son, Sagamihara

2024-02-14 15:06:00
On the night of the 13th, the bodies of a man and a woman, believed to be a married couple, were found in a room in an apartment in Sagamihara. Police have requested an arrest warrant for the eldest teenage son, who lived with the family, on suspicion of murdering his father. We will make an arrest on the 14th and investigate the details of what happened.

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[Live streaming] Japan Medical Association press conference, report on initial consultation fee increase

2024-02-14 15:02:00
Regarding medical fees paid to medical institutions, the Chuikyo (Central Social Insurance Medical Council) has proposed revisions starting in June that include raising "first consultation fees" and "re-examination fees" in order to raise the wages of medical workers. We have submitted a report to the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare.

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The US military will train the Self-Defense Forces to acquire the Tomahawk from late next month

2024-02-14 15:00:00
In response to Japan's acquisition of the American cruise missile "Tomahawk," the U.S. military will begin providing education and training to the Self-Defense Forces from the end of next month.

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“A little less than 300 yen per person for the first year” “Support money” to counter the declining birthrate, Kato Children’s Association

2024-02-14 14:55:00
Regarding the amount of contributions per member of the "support subsidy system" collected through public medical insurance in order to counter the declining birthrate, Minister in charge of Children's Policy Kato said that after the system starts operating, the average monthly contribution will be 300 yen in 2026, the first year of operation. It has been estimated that the price will be slightly less than 400 yen in 2027.

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Representative Izumi of Ritmin “Trigger Clause” Meeting with Representative Tamaki of Citizens Postponed for the time being

2024-02-14 14:43:00
Representative Izumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan announced his intention to postpone a meeting with Representative Tamaki of the Democratic Party of the People for the time being, which was scheduled to be held this week regarding the ``trigger clause'' that would suspend the taxation of the additional portion of gasoline tax.

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Decision on redevelopment company for former Tsukiji Market site expected to be delayed to around May

2024-02-14 14:26:00
The Tokyo metropolitan government had said it would make a decision as early as next month regarding the company that would redevelop the site of the former Tsukiji market, but due to additional screening being required, the decision is now expected to be pushed back to around May this year.

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59-year-old suspect arrested after calling government office intermittently for 11 hours Saitama

2024-02-14 13:45:00
A 59-year-old suspect was arrested on charges that he was angry over a phone call from Saitama City stating that he would not be provided with transportation expenses for a hospital visit, and continued to make calls intermittently for 11 hours, obstructing the city's work by forcing city employees to respond. I did. He has denied the charges against him during the investigation.

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Initial consultation fee and re-examination fee to be raised Chuikyo proposes revision of medical fees

2024-02-14 13:43:00
Regarding medical fees paid to medical institutions, the Chuikyo (Central Social Insurance Medical Council) has proposed revisions starting in June that include raising "first consultation fees" and "re-examination fees" in order to raise the wages of medical workers. We have submitted a report to the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare.

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Evacuation indoors in the event of a nuclear power plant accident: Consideration of methods for effective operation, regulatory commission

2024-02-14 13:38:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which caused a series of buildings to collapse in a wide area, including around Hokuriku Electric Power's Shika Nuclear Power Plant, the Nuclear Regulation Authority has issued recommendations regarding evacuation indoors to reduce exposure in the event of a nuclear power plant accident. , we decided to work with outside experts to consider how to operate the system effectively in response to natural disasters and accidents.

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Couple arrested on suspicion of poisoning their 4-year-old daughter to death; related investigation into death of another relative

2024-02-14 13:34:00
A couple living in Taito Ward, Tokyo, was arrested on suspicion of murdering their 4-year-old second daughter by forcing her to ingest a harmful chemical contained in car antifreeze. In response to her investigation, her husband has denied the charges against her. On the other hand, there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a relative in his 40s who died six years ago, so the Metropolitan Police Department will also investigate the relationship.

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New report on Sapporo junior high school girl's suicide; female student's complaint revealed

2024-02-14 13:31:00
Regarding the suicide of a first-year junior high school girl in Sapporo three years ago, the city's Board of Education released a new report on the 14th that corrected the blacked out parts of the investigation report. He revealed that he had been complaining of being treated like a nuisance since he was in elementary school. The city board of education decided that the principal and homeroom teacher at the time had failed to take appropriate action, and gave them pay cuts and other punishments.

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Company apologizes to bereaved family after body was mixed up and cremated before funeral in Osaka

2024-02-14 13:07:00
It has been learned that at a funeral home in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka, a company operating a funeral service mistook the body of an elderly person with no relatives and a woman in her 90s and cremated the body. As a result, the woman in her 90s was cremated before the funeral was held, and the company apologized to the bereaved family.

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Japan Airlines faces a series of troubles at U.S. airports; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducts on-site inspection

2024-02-14 12:35:00
This month, a Japan Airlines passenger plane entered a taxiway different from the one instructed by air traffic controllers at an airport in San Diego, USA, and crossed the stop line in front of the runway, causing another airliner to re-land. got it. Regarding Japan Airlines, there was a problem in November last year when the airline mistakenly entered the runway at Seattle Airport in the United States, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an on-site inspection of the company on the 13th and is investigating its safety management system. .

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Two bodies, a man and a woman, found in an apartment building. Is it a married couple living there? Interview with the eldest son in his teens Sagamihara

2024-02-14 12:34:00
On the night of the 13th, the bodies of a man and a woman, believed to be a married couple, were found in a room in an apartment in Sagamihara City. Police found the missing teenage son in Kanagawa Prefecture and are investigating the matter, assuming he may have some knowledge of the incident.

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Myanmar national suspect arrested for smuggling over 3 kg of prohibited food

2024-02-14 12:28:00
A Myanmar national suspect was arrested for smuggling over 3kg of sausages and mangoes, which are prohibited from being brought into Myanmar. He is denying some of the charges.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: What support is needed and what are the challenges? From the Mayor’s statement [February 13th]

2024-02-14 12:15:00
It has been over 6 weeks since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The heads of the disaster-affected local governments participate in the Ishikawa Prefecture Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters Meeting, where they each report on the current situation in the disaster-stricken areas, future prospects, challenges, etc., and appeal for necessary support. We have summarized the main statements made by the heads of the disaster-affected local governments at the meeting held on February 13th. *Published in order of presentation.

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“Chocochoco communication with families to prevent fraud” Handing out chocolates Yamanashi

2024-02-14 12:12:00
On Valentine's Day, the 14th, chocolates with messages on them were handed out at commercial facilities in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture, in an effort to prevent fraud by communicating with family members who live far away.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Bus, Road (February 14th)

2024-02-14 12:07:00
As of 11am on the 14th, this is the impact of the earthquake on transportation and roads.

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Lake Hamana: Body of 17-year-old high school boy, possibly beaten and then drowned

2024-02-14 12:07:00
On the 9th of this month, the body of a 17-year-old high school boy was found at Lake Hamana in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture.Multiple bruises were found on the body, indicating that he had been beaten hard, and police believe that the high school student drowned after being beaten. We are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident in detail. Furthermore, since he went missing after visiting a friend's house in Hamamatsu City four days before his body was found, police believe that he may have been involved in some kind of trouble during this time, and are investigating the matter in detail.

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Former Chiyoda ward councilor and others to be re-arrested in government bid-rigging case; leaked about three other cases?

2024-02-14 12:04:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has decided to re-arrest former ward assembly members who were arrested in a government bid-rigging case involving bids for construction ordered by Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward for leaking bid information on three other construction projects. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. It appears that several companies formed a voluntary organization and lobbied legislators, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident, believing that fraud had become commonplace.

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Liberal Democratic Party Ritsumeikan Disaster Victim Support Tax Reduction Measures Bill Agreed to be Passed by Next Week

2024-02-14 11:50:00
Regarding support for victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party's National Assembly Committee Chairs met and will discuss a bill next week that includes measures to reduce income taxes and other taxes based on damage to homes and property by one year. It was agreed that it would be established within.

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Toyama cherry blossom viewing spot Restoration work on city road along Matsukawa due to earthquake damage

2024-02-14 11:47:00
Due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the city roads along the Matsukawa River in Toyama City, known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms, suffered cracks and other damage, and restoration work is currently underway.

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“The world’s oldest programmer” experiences tax return procedures on his smartphone

2024-02-14 11:45:00
Ahead of the start of accepting income tax and other final returns on the 16th, an 88-year-old woman from Kanagawa Prefecture, who has attracted attention as the ``world's oldest programmer,'' tried out the tax filing process using a smartphone and encouraged people to use it. Ta.

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Couple arrested on suspicion of poisoning their 4-year-old daughter to death; related investigation into death of another relative

2024-02-14 11:43:00
A couple living in Taito Ward, Tokyo, was arrested on suspicion of murdering their 4-year-old second daughter by forcing her to ingest a harmful chemical contained in car antifreeze. In response to her investigation, her husband has denied the charges against her. On the other hand, there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a relative in his 40s who died six years ago, so the Metropolitan Police Department will also investigate the relationship.

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Former Deputy Minister Kakizawa admits charges at first trial in case surrounding Koto Ward mayoral election

2024-02-14 11:41:00
The first trial was held for former Deputy Minister of Justice Miyuki Kakizawa, who is accused of bribery in violation of the Public Offices Election Act in connection with the Koto Ward mayoral election in Tokyo held in April last year. "I am very sorry that someone was involved," he said, acknowledging the charges.

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Suzu Ishikawa Evacuated farmers harvesting vegetables for online sales

2024-02-14 11:21:00
Farmers in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who were evacuated for the second time due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, temporarily returned to their hometown and began harvesting vegetables for sale online.

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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami M4.5

2024-02-14 11:04:00
At around 10:32 a.m. on the 14th, there was an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. The seismic intensity in each area was 4 in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, and 3 in Nanao City, Wajima City, and Shiga Town. In addition, tremors with a seismic intensity of 2 or 1 were observed in Ishikawa, Toyama, Fukui, Gifu, and Niigata prefectures.

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[Ishikawa water supply/bathing information] Implemented in Wajima, Suzu, etc. (scheduled for the 14th)

2024-02-14 10:55:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the 14th in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Couple arrested on suspicion of poisoning their 4-year-old daughter to death; related investigation into death of another relative

2024-02-14 10:48:00
According to interviews with investigators, a couple living in Tokyo's Taito Ward has been arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by forcing her to ingest a toxic chemical contained in car antifreeze. There is something suspicious about the circumstances surrounding the death of a relative in his 40s who passed away six years ago, so the Metropolitan Police Department will also investigate the matter.

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Chuikyo reports to Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare to raise medical fees, including initial consultation fee

2024-02-14 10:40:00
Regarding medical fees paid to medical institutions, the Chuikyo (Central Social Insurance Medical Council) has proposed revisions starting in June that include raising "first consultation fees" and "re-examination fees" in order to raise the wages of medical workers. We have submitted a report to the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare. Regarding medical fees paid to medical institutions, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to increase the ``main'' portion, which is used for personnel expenses, etc., by 0.88% from June this year.

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Two bodies, a man and a woman, found in an apartment building. Possibly the resident couple? Interview with teenage son Sagamihara

2024-02-14 10:16:00
On the night of the 13th, the bodies of two people, a man and a woman, were found in a room in an apartment in Sagamihara. The police believe that the couple is the couple living in the room, and are investigating to confirm that the couple is living in the room, as well as suspecting that their teenage son, who lives in the room, may have some knowledge of the situation.

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Former Deputy Minister Kakizawa admits charges at first trial in case surrounding Koto Ward mayoral election

2024-02-14 10:12:00
He was charged with bribing 10 people, including members of the ward assembly, in the Koto Ward mayoral election held in April last year, including offering cash as compensation for campaigning, as well as posting paid advertisements on the Internet urging them to vote. The first trial of former Deputy Minister of Justice, Mizuo Kakizawa, was held, and former lawmaker Kakizawa acknowledged the charges, saying, ``I will not contest.''

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Fire at a Saga townhouse, two bodies found in the burnt ruins, possibly residents of a couple in their 80s

2024-02-14 08:12:00
In the early hours of the 14th, a fire broke out in one room of an apartment building in Kiyama-cho, Saga Prefecture, and two bodies were found in the ashes. After the fire, it was not possible to contact the couple in their 80s who lived in this room, and police are working to confirm their identities and investigating the cause of the fire.

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Nagano Prefecture presents measures to separate bear habitat areas from human living areas

2024-02-14 07:59:00
As damage caused by bears is increasing across the country, the Nagano Prefecture Study Group has announced a policy to separate bear habitats from people's living areas, and to create a system to quickly capture bears in emergencies.

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Deputy Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa's first trial today at Tokyo District Court

2024-02-14 05:51:00
The first trial of Deputy Minister of Justice Mizutaka Kakizawa, who is accused of bribery in violation of the Public Offices Election Act in connection with the Koto Ward mayoral election in Tokyo held in April last year, will be held at the Tokyo District Court on the 14th. The former lawmaker is expected to admit to the charges, and attention will be focused on how he will explain the circumstances surrounding the provision of cash.

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Lake Hamana: Body of 17-year-old high school boy, possibly beaten and then drowned

2024-02-14 05:42:00
On the 9th of this month, the body of a 17-year-old high school boy was found at Lake Hamana in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture.Multiple bruises were found on the body, as if he had been beaten hard, and police believe that the high school boy was found dead after being beaten. It is believed that the victim was drowned, and we are conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances that led to the incident.

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Today is also unseasonably warm. Be careful of avalanches caused by melting snow.

2024-02-14 05:30:00
Warm air is flowing in, and unseasonably warm weather is expected to continue across the country on the 14th. Temperatures are expected to be significantly higher than normal on the 15th, and areas with a lot of snow should be careful about avalanches caused by melting snow.

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Approximately 700,000 babysitting discount tickets will be issued in the new fiscal year, 1.8 times more than last year

2024-02-14 05:22:00
The Children and Family Affairs Agency has decided to issue approximately 700,000 discount coupons for babysitting services to corporate employees in FY2020, 1.8 times more than the previous year.

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Declining birthrate "support subsidy system" expected to be less than 500 yen per person "reasonable" only 20%

2024-02-14 05:00:00
Regarding the ``support system'' collected through public medical insurance in order to secure financial resources to combat the declining birthrate, the government estimates that the monthly average contribution per subscriber will be just under 500 yen.NHK When asked about three options in a public opinion poll, 20% said it was "appropriate," 31% said it was "not appropriate," and 33% said they were "opposed to the subsidy system itself."

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[Ishikawa water supply information] Implemented in Wajima, Suzu, etc. (scheduled for the 14th)

2024-02-14 04:57:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the 14th in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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41-year-old son arrested for strangling his mother, suspected of attempted murder, mother later died

2024-02-14 04:43:00
On the 13th, in Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture, police arrested the 41-year-old eldest son on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to strangle his 69-year-old mother to death. The mother was later confirmed dead, and the police will now change the suspicion to murder and investigate the details of the incident.

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The bodies of two people, a man and a woman, in one apartment. Could it be a couple living in the apartment? Minami Ward, Sagamihara

2024-02-14 04:14:00
On the night of the 13th, the bodies of two people, a man and a woman, were found in a room in an apartment in Sagamihara City, and police believe they were a couple living in this room, and the police are investigating the details.

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Collision between train and passenger car at JR Iida Line level crossing, 1 person killed, lead car partially derailed

2024-02-14 01:52:00
On the night of the 13th, there was an accident between a train and a passenger car at a railroad crossing on the JR Iida Line in Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture, resulting in the death of the woman driving the car. Although no passengers on the train were injured, part of the lead car derailed as a result of this accident, and the JR Iida Line is no longer operable in some sections.

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Sapporo junior high school student bullied suicide, new report with corrections to blacked out parts compiled

2024-02-14 01:37:00
Regarding the suicide of a first-year junior high school girl in Sapporo three years ago, the city's Board of Education has compiled a new report that corrects the blacked out parts of the investigation report. According to the report, the female student was bullied by a student in the same grade who had her belongings hidden and her hair pulled, and she left a suicide note naming the other student.

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