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JR Chuo/Sobu Line resumes operation, temporarily suspended due to accident resulting in death

2024-02-21 23:50:00
At around 11:33 p.m., the JR Chuo and Sobu Line trains, which had been suspended due to a fatal accident, resumed service on all lines. According to JR East, the Chuo Line rapid train service between Tokyo Station and Takao Station, which had also been suspended, has already resumed operation.

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Toyama earthquake liquefaction damage Kumamoto city officials share countermeasures

2024-02-21 23:45:00
In response to a series of liquefaction damage caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Toyama Prefecture, officials from Kumamoto City, who have been working on liquefaction countermeasures since the Kumamoto Earthquake seven years ago, visited Toyama City and discussed specific countermeasures and construction work. We informed them about how to proceed with discussions with local residents.

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Sumo wrestler Kitaseiho's “violent act” to discuss punishment with master Miyagino

2024-02-21 23:35:00
The Japan Sumo Association will discuss the punishment of Kita Seiho and the Miyagino master of former yokozuna Hakuho at an extraordinary board meeting to be held on the 23rd, as Sumo makuuchi wrestler Kita Seihō has committed acts of violence against his younger disciples. This was discovered through interviews with those involved.

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JR Chuo/Sobu Line: Operation suspended on up and down lines between Mitaka and Chiba

2024-02-21 22:51:00
According to JR East, due to a fatal accident that occurred at Nishi-Ogikubo Station in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, local trains on the JR Chuo and Sobu Lines will be suspended from 10:26 p.m. on the up and down lines between Mitaka Station and Chiba Station. It is expected that operations will resume around 11:20 p.m. As a result of this, Chuo Line rapid trains have also suspended operation on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station.

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Approximately 30 million cases of customer information leaked by former temporary employees of NTT West subsidiary

2024-02-21 21:50:00
A former temporary employee of a subsidiary of NTT West Japan has been charged with violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act for illegally taking customer information from a company in Okayama Prefecture and leaking it to a listing agent. According to investigators, in the series of leaks, customer information of companies and other companies was sold to multiple directory companies, and a total of approximately 30 million pieces of information were leaked.

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Aichi Medical University mistakenly failed 80 students in medical school entrance exam due to computer error

2024-02-21 21:39:00
Aichi Medical University has announced that it mistakenly failed 80 students who had originally proceeded to the second stage of the medical school entrance exam, which uses the results of the common university entrance test. The university informed all 80 students that they are eligible to take the second exam, which will be held on the 22nd, and is considering allowing those who cannot take the exam to take it on the 25th of this month.

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Former vice president of international arrangements arrested in Indonesia in connection with investment fraud case

2024-02-21 21:11:00
A man believed to be a former vice president who was wanted internationally in connection with an investment fraud case involving the sale of fruit and other items to overseas by Nishiyama Farm, which operated a tourist farm in Okayama Prefecture, has been taken into custody by the Indonesian Immigration Bureau. It turned out that he had been detained.

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Tokyo Machida girl commits suicide; report says the cause could not be identified despite bullying certification

2024-02-21 21:04:00
Four years ago, a girl attending an elementary school in Machida, Tokyo, committed suicide after leaving a suicide note in which she was said to have been bullied by a classmate. An investigative committee made up of experts found that there were multiple instances of bullying. , issued a report stating that ``the causes are complex and cannot be identified.''

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“Debt-free!?” Exaggerated online advertisements cause trouble one after another

2024-02-21 19:57:00
“All debts waived! ? ” ``Debt Relief System Recognized by the Government'' Many people have seen advertisements that give the impression that anyone can reduce their debt, although they are not sure what system they are referring to. I think so. “Debt consolidation” is a way to rebuild the lives of people with multiple debts. Just when you thought everything would be okay now that lawyers and judicial scriveners arrived, people are saying that their lives have become more difficult. (Research team that won't be fooled by digital / Chiharu Kinukawa, Ministry of Science and Culture)

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Spring Labor: Honda and Mazda fully respond; will wage increases spread at high levels?

2024-02-21 19:43:00
Honda and Mazda responded in full to the labor union on the 21st due to this year's spring labor union, making it the fastest response among major automakers. Both companies plan to raise wages at a high level, and the focus will be on whether this movement will spread further.

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Ishikawa Farmland and other areas were damaged, and there are no prospects for recovery, and farmers voice concerns

2024-02-21 19:38:00
The Noto Peninsula Earthquake damaged farmland and irrigation canals in various parts of Ishikawa Prefecture, and as there is still no outlook for recovery, farmers who are unable to resume farming are expressing anxiety.

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[Details] Two members of the cybercrime group "Rockbit" arrested

2024-02-21 19:18:00
Lockbit is a cybercrime group that has repeatedly carried out cyberattacks targeting companies around the world. On the 20th, the National Police Agency announced that two people believed to be members of the group were arrested by a European police organization with cooperation from police in Japan and other countries. In Japan, last year, the container terminal at Nagoya Port was out of order for three days, and local hospitals were also damaged one after another. Who is "Rockbit"? Are there any concerns about cyber attacks in the future? We asked an expert.

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Ministry of Justice to discuss whether it is necessary to review applicable requirements for dangerous driving resulting in death or injury

2024-02-21 19:13:00
A meeting of the Ministry of Justice will be held to consider the penalties for drivers who intentionally drive dangerously and cause accidents, and will discuss whether it is necessary to review the requirements for applying the crime of causing death or injury due to dangerous driving. Ta.

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Warm winter trend: “Will bears emerge from hibernation earlier?” Avalanche warning despite little snow

2024-02-21 19:08:00
This winter is trending towards milder winters. Snowfall is also lower than normal in many areas, and there are some places where there is no snowfall, which is unusual for this time of year. As the number of warm days increases, we need to be wary of bears coming out of hibernation. Experts warn that we may wake up earlier than usual this year.

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Spring Labor: Honda and Mazda fully respond; will wage increases spread at high levels?

2024-02-21 18:56:00
Honda and Mazda responded in full to the labor union on the 21st due to this year's spring labor union, making it the fastest response among major automakers. Both companies plan to raise wages at a high level, and the focus will be on whether this movement will spread further.

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Fukuoka high school student commits suicide; mother asks prefecture to re-investigate after third-party committee concludes

2024-02-21 18:49:00
Three years ago, a second-year male student at a private high school in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture committed suicide after leaving behind a suicide note complaining of being bullied.The student's mother held a press conference and a third-party committee was set up by the high school. Although the agency recognized bullying, the company called for a re-investigation by Fukuoka Prefecture, stating that the cause of the suicide could not be determined. .

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Izumi suffers from cyber attack, system failure affects purchasing Will it be a long-term issue?

2024-02-21 18:44:00
Izumi, headquartered in Hiroshima and operating large-scale commercial facilities such as Yume Town in western Japan, has suffered a cyberattack, resulting in a system failure that has affected the purchase of some products. The impact is expected to be long-term, and the company is trying to limit the impact as much as possible by placing orders individually instead of using the system.

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Former Japan national soccer player Seiichiro Maki and others encourage junior high school students in Wajima, Ishikawa

2024-02-21 18:34:00
On the 21st, Seiichiro Maki, a former member of Japan's national soccer team who was affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake, visited Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and encouraged children affected by the disaster through mini-games.

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More than 70% of evacuees from Ukraine wish to stay in Japan long-term The Nippon Foundation

2024-02-21 18:32:00
Ahead of February 24, which marks two years since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine began, the Nippon Foundation conducted a survey of evacuees from Ukraine and found that they would like to stay in Japan long-term. It turns out that over 70% of people do.

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Report on Tokyo Machida girl's suicide; bullying certified, but 'cause not identified'

2024-02-21 18:31:00
Four years ago, a girl attending an elementary school in Machida, Tokyo, committed suicide after leaving a suicide note in which she was said to have been bullied by a classmate. An investigative committee made up of experts found that there were multiple instances of bullying. , issued a report stating that ``the causes are complex and cannot be identified.''

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“Building demolition” in a familiar city, slow recovery, and struggles for contractors The challenge is

2024-02-21 18:22:00
More than seven weeks have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, but there are still many damaged buildings in the affected areas that have not been demolished. In the midst of all this, there is a local demolition contractor who is working almost nonstop to rebuild the town he has grown accustomed to. However, there is a serious labor shortage in the demolition industry, which is essential for progressing recovery.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry gives guidance to TEPCO president regarding contaminated water trouble at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2024-02-21 18:15:00
In response to the trouble at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, where water containing radioactive materials leaked from a contaminated water purification system, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito met with Tokyo Electric Power Company President Tomoaki Kobayakawa and vowed to take all possible measures to ensure safety. I instructed them to do so.

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Japan Meteorological Agency to begin operating new supercomputer in March to improve prediction accuracy of linear precipitation bands, etc.

2024-02-21 17:53:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency will begin operating a new supercomputer in March to improve predictions of typhoons, localized torrential rain, etc. The computing power will be twice as large as before, and the Japan Meteorological Agency says it will be able to announce forecasts for linear precipitation bands half a day in advance for each prefecture.

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High school students taking lessons in a rented classroom at a junior high school Teaching junior high school students to study Ishikawa

2024-02-21 17:37:00
Students at a prefectural high school in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, are renting classrooms from a nearby junior high school to attend classes because their school building was damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Under these circumstances, efforts are being made to teach high school students to junior high school students who study in the same school building.

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4-year-old dies from poisoning; father explains to those around him that he died from an unknown seizure

2024-02-21 17:22:00
In a case in which the parents were arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by ingesting harmful chemicals, officials have revealed that the father had explained to those around him that the second daughter had died from a seizure of unknown cause. I learned this from an interview.

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More than 70% of evacuees from Ukraine wish to stay in Japan long-term The Nippon Foundation

2024-02-21 17:21:00
Ahead of February 24, which marks two years since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine began, the Nippon Foundation conducted a survey of evacuees from Ukraine and found that they would like to stay in Japan long-term. It turns out that over 70% of people do.

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[Damage Status 21st] Ishikawa Prefecture 241 people confirmed dead, 75,187 houses damaged

2024-02-21 17:17:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 241 as of 2:00 pm on the 21st.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant waste liquid trouble: “There was a risk of serious violation” Regulatory Commission

2024-02-21 17:11:00
In October last year, at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, workers were exposed to waste fluid containing radioactive substances, and the Nuclear Regulation Authority reviewed TEPCO's measures to prevent a recurrence, stating that the safety of employees was at risk. As there was a risk of a serious violation, we will continue to monitor improvement efforts.

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Spring Labor: Honda and Mazda fully respond; will wage increases spread at high levels?

2024-02-21 17:06:00
Honda and Mazda responded in full to the labor union on the 21st due to this year's spring labor union, making it the fastest response among major automakers. Both companies plan to raise wages at a high level, and the focus will be on whether this movement will spread further.

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Roppongi “Burlesque Tokyo” manager arrested on suspicion of violating the Entertainment Business Act

2024-02-21 16:55:00
The manager of Burlesque Tokyo, a popular show club in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, was arrested by the police on suspicion of violating the Entertainment Business Act for allowing his female employees to entertain customers without permission. The store was nearly full every day, and monthly sales averaged 200 million yen, so police are investigating the business situation in detail.

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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will visit areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in late March to make adjustments.

2024-02-21 16:40:00
Through interviews with related parties, it has been learned that arrangements are being made for Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress to visit the disaster-stricken areas of Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered severe damage from the Noto Peninsula earthquake in late March.

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Approximately 44,000 tons of disaster waste due to earthquake in Toyama Prefecture (as of February 14th)

2024-02-21 16:34:00
Estimates of the damage to homes caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake have revealed that the amount of disaster waste in Toyama Prefecture has so far reached approximately 44,000 tons.

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“Oyaji, I don’t want to be in the middle of it.” That’s why I came back.

2024-02-21 16:13:00
A photo of my father in an album found in the collapsed house. ``When her mother passed away, my girlfriend's father asked me to come home,'' and for the past 20 years, I've lived with her father. "Oyaji thought I was Mitora-nya, but this happened..."

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Be careful about the ``Water Heater Inspection Business Law'' consultations National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan

2024-02-21 15:46:00
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan has issued a warning after a series of calls and visits have been made by people asking to have their water heaters inspected, stoking their anxiety by saying things like ``it's old and in a dangerous condition,'' and forcing them to replace their water heaters with expensive ones. is calling for.

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Izumi suffers from cyber attack and system failure affects purchasing of some products

2024-02-21 15:26:00
Izumi, headquartered in Hiroshima, which operates large-scale commercial facilities such as Yume Town in western Japan, has announced that it has suffered a system failure due to a cyber attack, affecting the purchase of some products. Did. There are currently no prospects for recovery.

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Spring Labor: Honda and Mazda fully respond; will wage increases spread at high levels?

2024-02-21 15:18:00
Honda and Mazda responded in full to the labor union on the 21st due to this year's spring labor union, making it the fastest response among major automakers. Both companies plan to raise wages at a high level, and the focus will be on whether this movement will spread further.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant waste liquid trouble: “There was a risk of serious violation” Regulatory Commission

2024-02-21 15:11:00
In October last year, at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, workers were exposed to waste fluid containing radioactive substances, and the Nuclear Regulation Authority reviewed TEPCO's measures to prevent a recurrence, stating that the safety of employees was at risk. As there was a risk of a serious violation, we will continue to monitor improvement efforts.

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Former manager of Big Motor Hiratsuka store has been sent to prosecutors on suspicion of damaging property, etc.

2024-02-21 15:07:00
On the 21st, police arrested the store manager and employees of the used car sales company ``Big Motor'' for damaging property and other charges for cutting down trees in front of the store in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. I sent the documents to prosecutors on suspicion.

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“Wide-area countermeasures” needed for houses to shift by 12 meters due to liquefaction in Uchinada Town, Ishikawa

2024-02-21 15:03:00
In Uchinada Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered severe damage from liquefaction during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, experts found that houses had shifted horizontally by about 12 meters. Experts say that ``lateral movement,'' in which the ground moves significantly laterally, has occurred, and that ``wide-area measures such as large-scale ground improvement are necessary for reconstruction.''

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Governor Hase Ishikawa expresses “heartfelt gratitude” to the Self-Defense Forces and plans to continue requesting support

2024-02-21 14:59:00
Regarding the Self-Defense Forces operating in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture said, ``I would like to sincerely thank the Self-Defense Forces for their various activities immediately after the disaster,'' and expressed his intention to continue requesting support.

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“Dogs Koshien” canceled due to warm winter; snow melts for dog sled race in Wakkanai

2024-02-21 14:48:00
Due to the warm winter, the national dog sled racing competition, also known as ``Dog Koshien,'' a popular winter event scheduled to be held in Hokkaido, has been canceled. The race's executive committee said record-breaking warm weather had caused snow to melt on the course, making it difficult to hold the race.

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Commissioner of the National Police Agency gives encouragement to members dispatched from all over the country in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-02-21 14:30:00
National Police Agency Commissioner Yasuhiro Tsuyuki was touring Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and on the 21st he encouraged members of a contingent from all over the country in Kanazawa City.

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Law passed to provide tax support to victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

2024-02-21 14:24:00
In order to provide tax support to the victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a law was approved by the House of Councilors on the 21st that includes measures to reduce income tax and resident tax based on damage to homes and household goods, one year ahead of schedule. It was approved and enacted at the plenary session.

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Chairman of the Ishikawa Prefectural Medical Association inspects a temporary clinic in Wajima and confirms the status of medical institutions

2024-02-21 13:11:00
On the 21st, the president of the Ishikawa Prefecture Medical Association visited a temporary clinic set up at an evacuation center in Wajima City to check the status of medical institutions affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Bus, Road (February 21st)

2024-02-21 13:08:00
This is the impact of the earthquake on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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[Ishikawa water supply bathing support information] Implemented in Wajima, Suzu, etc. (scheduled for the 21st)

2024-02-21 12:32:00
Information on water supply and bathing support scheduled for Ishikawa Prefecture on the 21st.

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Western-style building from the Taisho era, Harukiya Clothes Store, was severely damaged and reconstruction was abandoned by Nanao Ishikawa

2024-02-21 12:28:00
After the Noto Peninsula earthquake, major damage was confirmed to all the buildings in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which are registered as nationally registered tangible cultural properties. Among these, the Western-style building, which was built over 100 years ago during the Taisho era, was severely damaged, so we decided to give up on rebuilding it.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry gives guidance to TEPCO president regarding contaminated water trouble at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2024-02-21 12:13:00
In response to the trouble at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, where water containing radioactive materials leaked from a contaminated water purification system, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito met with Tokyo Electric Power Company President Tomoaki Kobayakawa and vowed to take all possible measures to ensure safety. I instructed them to do so.

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Lake Hamana high school student body incident: Bruises all over the body - were they caused by being assaulted?

2024-02-21 11:55:00
In an incident where a 17-year-old high school boy was found dead at Lake Hamana in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture, it was revealed through interviews with investigators that multiple bruises, as if he had been beaten, were found all over the body of the body. Police believe that the bruise may have been caused when he was assaulted by the suspects, who were arrested on the 20th on suspicion of assault, and are investigating the details of how it happened.

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Director arrested on suspicion of sexual assault: Did he tell a woman that he would be naked if he appeared in the movie?

2024-02-21 11:54:00
A movie director who was arrested for luring an aspiring actor to his apartment under the pretext of giving acting guidance and sexually assaulting her was said to have told the woman, ``Sometimes you have to get naked if you want to appear in a movie.'' This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department suspects that he abused his position as a movie director and is investigating the incident. In response to the investigation, he has denied the charges.

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Wajima lacquerware works that survived the earthquake will be exhibited and sold by young craftsmen in Tokyo

2024-02-21 11:27:00
A group of young Wajima lacquer artisans who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake are holding an exhibition and sale in Shinjuku, Tokyo, starting on the 21st, in which they brought in works that survived the damage.

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Two members of the cyberattack criminal group "Rockbit" arrested

2024-02-21 11:02:00
The National Police Agency said that European police agencies, with cooperation from police in Japan and other countries, arrested two people believed to be members of Rockbit, a criminal group that repeatedly targets companies and other organizations around the world. announced on the day. "Rockbit" has been confirmed to cause damage to more than 100 businesses and hospitals in Japan.

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Haneda Airport: Material viewing fraud during examination at JAL subsidiary and two ANA companies

2024-02-21 06:19:00
When a subsidiary of Japan Airlines conducted an in-house test for driving within the restricted area of ​​Haneda Airport, employees who took the test were allowed to view the materials. Another subsidiary was found to have committed the same fraud. I found out that All Nippon Airways and one of its group companies were also found to have committed fraud, and both companies canceled the exam and apologized.

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``Takeshima seafood curry'' made with rice exactly like Takeshima at the Shimane prefectural government cafeteria

2024-02-21 05:55:00
February 22nd is "Takeshima Day". At the Shimane Prefectural Office cafeteria, ``Takeshima seafood curry'' was served, with rice arranged in the exact shape of Takeshima.

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The Japan Meteorological Agency discusses plans to predict how long the tsunami wave will last when it subsides

2024-02-21 05:52:00
A meeting was held at the Japan Meteorological Agency to discuss information that would be useful for evacuation and rescue in the event of a prolonged tsunami, and experts exchanged opinions on such things as a plan to provide an estimate of how long the tsunami will last.

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[Ishikawa water supply support information] Implemented in Wajima, Suzu, etc. (scheduled for the 21st)

2024-02-21 05:29:00
Information on the water supply support planned for Ishikawa Prefecture on the 21st.

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Lake Hamana high school student's body caused by overturning motorcycle at friend's house.

2024-02-21 05:16:00
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.It is believed that the high school student had been in trouble four days earlier by tipping over his motorcycle at a friend's house in Hamamatsu City. It was learned through interviews with investigators. Police arrested five people between the ages of 17 and 21 on the 20th for assaulting a high school student and imprisoning him in a car, and are investigating whether they are related to the incident.

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"Suribachi Yaito" prays for good health and academic success at a temple in Sabae, Fukui

2024-02-21 05:15:00
The ``Suribachi Yaito,'' a traditional event in which people burn okyu on an inverted mortar and hold it over the heads of worshipers to pray for good health and academic success, was held on the 20th at a temple in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture.

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To prevent elderly people from suffering fraud, installation of AI equipment will be fully subsidized, Chofu, Tokyo

2024-02-21 05:14:00
In order to prevent elderly people from becoming victims of fraud, Tokyo's Chofu City has decided to subsidize the full cost of installing a device on their home phone in the new fiscal year that uses AI to identify calls that may be fraudulent.

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An exhibition of Hina decorations that Date Masamune's daughter brought to her wedding, Miyagi Kakuda

2024-02-21 05:13:00
An exhibition of gorgeous Hina decorations that are said to have been brought by the Sendai feudal lord's princess on her wedding day was held in Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture, and was visited by local children.

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Two members of the cyberattack criminal group "Rockbit" arrested

2024-02-21 04:59:00
The National Police Agency said that European police agencies, with cooperation from police in Japan and other countries, arrested two people believed to be members of Rockbit, a criminal group that repeatedly targets companies and other organizations around the world. announced on the day. "Rockbit" has been confirmed to cause damage to more than 100 businesses and hospitals in Japan.

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Unique Hina Doll Exhibition including ``Changebina'' before the Peach Festival Nagano

2024-02-21 04:58:00
Ahead of the Peach Festival, an art museum in Tatsuno Town, Nagano Prefecture is holding an exhibition of unique hina dolls and other items.

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