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Sanyo Shinkansen and Kyushu Shinkansen operations suspended in some sections

2024-02-26 22:53:00
According to JR West, due to passengers entering the tracks from the Hakata Station platform, from around 10:00 p.m., the train lines between Kokura Station and Hakata Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen, and between Hakata Station and Shin-Tosu Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen, were both up and down. I have suspended driving due to the lines.

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Fukuoka Miyama City: Boy dies after clogging school lunch at elementary school

2024-02-26 21:05:00
Shortly after noon on the 26th, a first-grade boy choked on his school lunch at an elementary school in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital, where he died. The city is confirming the details of the situation, as it appears to be suffocation caused by quail eggs.

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Nagoya plans to impose a total of approximately 390 million yen in fines on six companies for collusion in school lunch bidding

2024-02-26 20:51:00
The Fair Trade Commission has accused six companies of cooking companies of violating antitrust laws by repeatedly colluding for at least seven years in bidding for school lunches introduced at public junior high schools in Nagoya City. In response, we learned from interviews with related parties that they have decided to order them to pay a total of approximately 390 million yen in fines.

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Two high school students drown in Australia; instructor sentenced to fine of approximately 5.4 million yen

2024-02-26 20:40:00
In 2019, two high school students from Yokohama drowned in an Australian lake they were visiting as part of their school's overseas exchange program. On the 26th, a local court sentenced the teacher who was accompanying them to a fine of approximately 5.4 million yen. I handed down the verdict.

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Nippon Television launches investigation into Hinako Ashihara's death, plans to publish details

2024-02-26 20:35:00
Nippon Television will investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of popular manga author Hinako Ashihara, who revealed that she had a difference of opinion with the producers over the script that was made into a TV drama. announced that its in-house special investigation team began an investigation on the 23rd of this month, and plans to make the details of the investigation public in the future.

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"I still wanted to live here..." Suzu City begins emergency public-funded demolition

2024-02-26 20:16:00
``This is like our castle. We still wanted to live here.'' The house they have lived in for nearly 70 years leans toward the road and has a red sign reading ``Danger.'' Shortly after 8 a.m., a truck pulled up to the scene and carried away the remaining furniture, memento albums, and other items. Emergency demolition work has begun.

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Nagoya City Board of Education also confirms the receipt of money and goods at other departments. Investigation into actual situation

2024-02-26 20:01:00
The Nagoya City Board of Education received money and goods from an organization formed by teachers and others along with a list of teachers to recommend to the principal.Not only the Faculty Affairs Division, which is in charge of teacher personnel affairs, but also other departments received money and goods. This has been confirmed. The city has decided to conduct a detailed investigation into the actual situation with an investigation team.

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Fukuoka Miyama City: Boy dies after clogging school lunch at elementary school

2024-02-26 19:53:00
According to the Miyama City Board of Education in Fukuoka Prefecture, just after 12:30 p.m. on the 26th, a 7-year-old boy in the first grade at an elementary school in Miyama City choked on his school lunch and was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. about it.

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Secondary evacuation to inns, etc. Policy to continue accepting people after April Kaga Onsen Village Council

2024-02-26 19:43:00
A council formed by inn managers in a hot spring area in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has announced a policy to continue accepting people who were affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and have taken secondary evacuation to inns and hotels beyond April. I did.

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Two high school students drown in Australia; instructor sentenced to fine of approximately 5.4 million yen

2024-02-26 19:28:00
In 2019, two high school students from Yokohama drowned in an Australian lake they were visiting as part of their school's overseas exchange program. On the 26th, a local court sentenced the teacher who was accompanying them to a fine of approximately 5.4 million yen. I handed down the verdict.

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A student who was sexually assaulted after being “slandered” seeks compensation from Nerima Ward.

2024-02-26 19:21:00
A teacher at a junior high school in Tokyo's Nerima Ward was arrested on suspicion of molesting a student and then committed suicide.The student who was victimized was subsequently slandered by his classmates and others, and has requested damages from the ward. I have filed a lawsuit asking for this.

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``Forced to open'' Dental clinic reopens with water supply support amid water outage

2024-02-26 19:16:00
``If there's even one person in trouble, I think the right thing to do is to open the clinic by force.'' In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off due to the effects of the earthquake, some dental clinics have no water supply. With support, we have resumed medical treatment. People who were unable to properly take care of their mouths due to lack of water are receiving medical treatment.

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[Damage status] Ishikawa Prefecture: 241 people confirmed dead, 77,804 houses damaged

2024-02-26 19:13:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 241 as of 2:00 pm on the 26th.

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43-year-old suspect in Sapporo convenience store incident that killed and injured three people says, ``I don't hold a grudge against the three people.''

2024-02-26 19:09:00
On the 25th, a 43-year-old suspect who was arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder one of three employees at a convenience store in Sapporo City said, ``I don't have any grudge against the three of them and I'm sorry.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he made a statement to the effect that "I don't think so." Police are still investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.

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Ishikawa Prefecture: Volunteer lodging base for disaster-stricken areas established in Anamizu town and started operation

2024-02-26 19:06:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has set up a lodging base in Anamizu Town for volunteers working in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and it began operating on the 26th.

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Ishikawa Wajima Producing a signboard with a message wishing for recovery after reopening at a temporary store

2024-02-26 18:48:00
In conjunction with the reopening of a store damaged by the disaster in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, as a temporary store, a signboard was created to guide the store with a message wishing for the recovery of the area.

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National Hospital “Nationwide strike depending on spring labor negotiations” Zeniyo Labor Union

2024-02-26 18:24:00
Labor unions for doctors, nurses, and other workers working at national hospitals across the country have announced that they will hold a nationwide strike on March 1, depending on future negotiations, demanding wage increases during this year's spring strike.

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Tokyo aims to be the first in the country to enact “Kashara Prevention Ordinance”

2024-02-26 18:00:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is aiming to submit a proposed ordinance as soon as possible in order to enact the nation's first ordinance to prevent customer harassment such as nuisance behavior and malicious complaints, so-called "customer harassment."

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TEPCO announces 4th release of treated water from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to begin on the 28th

2024-02-26 17:59:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company has announced that it will begin releasing treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean for the fourth and final time this fiscal year, starting on the 28th.

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Tokyo High Court sentenced defendant to 18 years in prison in second trial of Tomei reckless driving case

2024-02-26 17:18:00
The Tokyo High Court held the second trial in a retrial for a defendant who was charged with causing death or injury by dangerous driving for causing the death and injury of four family members by reckless driving on the Tomei Expressway in Kanagawa Prefecture seven years ago. The defendant was found guilty of causing death or injury by dangerous driving on the grounds that the accident was caused by the defendant's obstructive driving, and was sentenced to 18 years in prison, the same as in the first trial.

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Ryotaro Sugi, Natsuko Goshiro, and his wife run a soup kitchen in the disaster area Nanao Ishikawa

2024-02-26 16:51:00
Singer and actor Ryotaro Sugi and singer Natsuko Goshiro visited Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and served udon noodles and other soup to those affected.

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“Hokuriku Support Discount” starts on March 16th to support the tourism industry.Inquiries to inns also available

2024-02-26 16:47:00
Hot spring inns in Awara City are receiving a series of inquiries as the "Hokuriku Ouenwari" program to support the tourism industry in the Hokuriku region, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, will begin on March 16th in Fukui Prefecture. .

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[Earthquake breaking news] Earthquake intensity 4 in Ehime and Hiroshima prefectures, no tsunami worries

2024-02-26 16:43:00
At around 3:24 p.m., an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 was observed in Ehime and Hiroshima prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.

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Akita Yokote city to subsidize usage fees for matchmaking matching app to counter declining birthrate

2024-02-26 16:20:00
In an effort to halt the declining birthrate, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, has decided to subsidize the usage fees of matchmaking apps, which are increasingly being used by young people.

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Tokyo aims to be the first in the country to enact “Kashara Prevention Ordinance”

2024-02-26 16:14:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is aiming to submit a proposed ordinance as soon as possible in order to enact the nation's first ordinance to prevent customer harassment such as nuisance behavior and malicious complaints, so-called "customer harassment."

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[Earthquake breaking news] Earthquake intensity 4 in Ehime and Hiroshima prefectures, no tsunami worries

2024-02-26 16:08:00
At around 3:24 p.m., an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 was observed in Ehime and Hiroshima prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.

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Food stall village with restaurants and other facilities affected by the disaster will be open three days a week from March Nanao Ishikawa

2024-02-26 15:57:00
A food stall village in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which is a commercial facility lined with restaurants and other businesses affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, will begin operating three days a week from the 1st of next month.

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Illegal drug case at Nihon University American football team: Six new club members have been sent to prosecutors

2024-02-26 15:41:00
In the case where multiple members of Nihon University's American football club were arrested and charged with concealing illegal drugs, the Metropolitan Police Department has filed new charges against six male club members and alumni on suspicion of violating the Special Drug Provisions Act. Did.

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Tokyo High Court sentenced defendant to 18 years in prison in second trial of Tomei reckless driving case

2024-02-26 15:05:00
The Tokyo High Court held the second trial in a retrial for a defendant who was charged with causing death or injury by dangerous driving for causing the death and injury of four family members by reckless driving on the Tomei Expressway in Kanagawa Prefecture seven years ago. The defendant was found guilty of causing death or injury by dangerous driving on the grounds that the accident was caused by the defendant's obstructive driving, and was sentenced to 18 years in prison, the same as in the first trial.

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US military planes landed at civilian airports nationwide 453 times last year, the most in the past 10 years

2024-02-26 15:03:00
Last year, American military aircraft landed at civilian airports across the country more than 450 times, the highest number in the past 10 years, according to an interview with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. As US military training activities in the Nansei Islands become more active, flights to airports on remote islands, especially in Kagoshima Prefecture, account for more than 40% of all flights.

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``Kappa Sushi'' management company sentenced to 30 million yen fine for fraudulent use of data

2024-02-26 14:39:00
In a trial in which the operating company of the conveyor belt sushi chain ``Kappa Sushi'' was accused of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act for illegally using data that was a trade secret of rival chain ``Hama Sushi'', the Tokyo District Court The company was sentenced to a 30 million yen fine for ``obstructing fair competition and failing to compensate Hamazushi.''

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Yamanashi: Rapid increase in information provided about wanted suspect in robbery and injury incident 11 years ago

2024-02-26 14:15:00
It has been found that there has been a rapid increase in the number of information provided regarding a suspect wanted for a robbery and injury incident that occurred 11 years ago in Yamanashi Prefecture. A suspect believed to be Satoshi Kirishima, who had been wanted for over 40 years, surfaced last month, and this is likely due to increased interest in the wanted person, and police are appealing for as much information as possible.

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Oral arguments in civil trials will be possible via web conference from March, and demonstrations will be shown in court

2024-02-26 14:14:00
Oral arguments in civil trials, which until now had been conducted in person by judges and lawyers, will be able to be held via web conference from March 1st, and a demonstration in court has been made public.

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JR Narita Line operation resumes between Abiko Station and Kohoku Station

2024-02-26 13:22:00
The JR Narita Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Abiko Station and Kohoku Station due to a car falling onto the tracks in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture, but operations resumed at 12:52 p.m.

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``Kappa Sushi'' management company sentenced to 30 million yen fine for fraudulent use of data

2024-02-26 13:03:00
In a trial in which the operating company of the conveyor belt sushi chain ``Kappa Sushi'' was accused of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act for illegally using data that was a trade secret of rival chain ``Hama Sushi'', the Tokyo District Court The company was sentenced to a 30 million yen fine for ``obstructing fair competition and failing to compensate Hamazushi.''

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Tokyo High Court sentenced defendant to 18 years in prison in second trial of Tomei reckless driving case

2024-02-26 13:00:00
The Tokyo High Court held the second trial in a retrial for a defendant who was charged with causing death or injury by dangerous driving for causing the death and injury of four family members by reckless driving on the Tomei Expressway in Kanagawa Prefecture seven years ago. The defendant was found guilty of causing death or injury by dangerous driving on the grounds that the accident was caused by the defendant's obstructive driving, and was sentenced to 18 years in prison, the same as in the first trial.

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Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture: “We would like to procure support supplies from local businesses.”

2024-02-26 12:48:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture expressed his intention to procure relief supplies for victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake from local businesses from the perspective of rebuilding the local economy.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Bus, Road (February 26)

2024-02-26 12:41:00
This is the impact of an earthquake on transportation and roads.

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Three people killed and injured at convenience store in Sapporo; multiple knives seized from scene; strong murderous intent?

2024-02-26 12:35:00
On the 25th, three employees were stabbed at a convenience store in Sapporo, and a 43-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder one of them. Multiple knives were seized from the scene. I learned this from an interview with the police. Police believe there was a strong murderous intent and are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.

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Ishikawa Wajima Some dental clinics resume treatment with water support

2024-02-26 12:34:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off due to the effects of the earthquake, some dental clinics have resumed operations with water supply assistance, and due to the lack of water they were unable to provide adequate oral care. People are being treated.

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Kanto: Winds will become even stronger through the 27th Be careful of strong winds Be careful of high waves

2024-02-26 12:27:00
Due to the development of a low pressure system, northerly winds are becoming stronger in the Kanto region, with maximum instantaneous wind speeds exceeding 20 meters in some places. The winds are expected to get even stronger and the waves higher into the 27th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about strong winds and high waves.

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[Damage Status 26th] Approximately 770 homes in the Ishikawa Noto region lost power (February 26th)

2024-02-26 12:10:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 770 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture are without power as of 11 a.m. on the 26th.

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Emergency work to demolish buildings begins in Suzu City after Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-02-26 12:07:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where many buildings were damaged by the earthquake, work began on the 26th to urgently demolish buildings that are at risk of collapsing further and causing secondary damage.

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JR Narita Line Abiko-Kohoku: Operation suspended on up and down lines. Car falls onto the tracks.

2024-02-26 11:26:00
Due to a car falling onto the tracks in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture, the JR Narita Line has suspended operations on the up and down lines between Abiko Station and Kohoku Station from around 10:15 a.m. There is no forecast for when the train will resume operation.

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Is there a building fire near Sensoji Temple in Tokyo? Fire extinguishing operations underway, whether there are any injuries or not is unknown

2024-02-26 10:20:00
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, around 9:30 a.m. on the 26th, they received a report of ``fire visible from a building that appears to be being demolished'' in Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo, and the fire department is working to extinguish the fire. Further information, including whether there were any injuries, is not known. The site is about 500 meters from Tokyo Metro Asakusa Station, in an area lined with houses and shops, with Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Hanayashiki nearby.

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Toyama calls for school bags to be delivered to children in disaster-stricken areas

2024-02-26 10:02:00
The owner of a store in Namekawa City, Toyama Prefecture, which recycles school supplies, is calling for the donation of unused school bags to be delivered to children affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Kanto-Koshin Snow has peaked, but beware of high waves and strong winds on the 27th

2024-02-26 07:59:00
The snow that has continued to fall mainly along the mountains in the Kanto-Koshin region has passed its peak, but due to the effects of a low-pressure system, waves are expected to be high and winds will be strong in the coastal areas of the Kanto region and the Izu Islands on the 27th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of high waves. We urge people to be cautious and pay close attention to strong winds.

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Charity concert to support Ukraine - 2nd anniversary of military invasion in Tokyo

2024-02-26 07:10:00
Two years have passed since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, and a charity concert to support Ukraine was held in Tokyo on the 25th.

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More than 10,000 people live in evacuation centers after 8 weeks of Noto Peninsula earthquake; continuing support is a challenge

2024-02-26 06:36:00
The 26th marks the 8th week since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which caused tremors with a maximum seismic intensity of 7. More than 10,000 people are still living in evacuation centers, and the challenge is how to continue providing support.

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Three people stabbed at convenience store, one killed

2024-02-26 05:41:00
On the 25th, three convenience store employees were stabbed to death in Sapporo, and a man in his 40s died. Police have confirmed that security camera footage suggests that all three employees were attacked inside the store. I understand.

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A house burnt down in Misato-cho, Kumamoto; two bodies were found; the residents were a couple in their 80s.

2024-02-26 04:56:00
On the night of the 25th, a house was completely burnt down in Misato Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, and two bodies were found in the burnt ruins. Police are currently investigating as they have been unable to contact the couple in their 80s who live in this house.

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All road closures have been lifted in some sections of the Chuo Expressway.

2024-02-26 04:53:00
Some sections of the Chuo Expressway had been closed since the 25th due to snow-related accidents and snow removal work, but the closure was lifted at 4 a.m. on the 26th.

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Kazuo Kado, chairman of the parent company that operates the Takarazuka Revue Company, steps down as director and makes final adjustments.

2024-02-26 04:34:00
Regarding the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, Kazuo Kaku, chairman of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, the parent company of Hankyu Corporation that operates the troupe, is making final arrangements to resign as director of the troupe. We learned through interviews with those involved that progress is being made.

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[Ishikawa water supply/bathing support information] Implemented in Wajima etc. (scheduled for the 26th)

2024-02-26 04:33:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the 26th in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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