Social News(2024/03/05)
Doctor sentenced to 18 years in prison for murder of woman with ALS Kyoto District Court
2024-03-05 23:21:00
The Kyoto District Court ruled on the 5th against a doctor who had pleaded not guilty to charges such as killing a Kyoto woman suffering from the incurable disease ALS five years ago at her request. He committed the crime lightly and his disregard for life is remarkable and deserves strong condemnation,'' he said, and sentenced him to 18 years in prison.
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University professor submits letter of accusation against Prime Minister Kishida over his inauguration celebration party
2024-03-05 23:09:00
Regarding Prime Minister Kishida's inauguration celebration held in Hiroshima the year before yesterday, a university professor said, ``Although it was a political funding party sponsored by the Prime Minister's support group, the income and expenditures were not recorded in the political funding income and expenditure report. They submitted a complaint against four people, including Prime Minister Kishida, to the Hiroshima District Public Prosecutors Office. Prime Minister Kishida has previously stated in the Diet that the event was a ``pure celebration and not a political funding party.''
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Poisoning death of 4-year-old child Suspect's sister may have also been murdered; re-arrested on suspicion of murder
2024-03-05 23:01:00
In a case in which a couple was arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by ingesting a harmful chemical substance, it is suspected that the husband's sister, who died six years ago, was also killed by ingesting the same substance, which is related to the investigation. I found this out through interviews with people. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to arrest him again on suspicion of murder on the 6th.
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Toyama Himi Mayor presents ideas for constructing public housing for disaster victims
2024-03-05 20:12:00
At a press conference on the 5th, Mayor Masayuki Hayashi of Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, where many homes were damaged in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, announced his intention to construct disaster public housing. We are planning to begin a survey of citizens within this month to consider the construction site, number of units, etc.
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From the Mayor’s statement [March 5th]
2024-03-05 20:07:00
Two months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred. 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, and challenges, 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 March 5th. *Published in order of presentation.
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“Allowing reading of textbooks during exams” at Naha Airport ANA Group companies
2024-03-05 19:48:00
When All Nippon Airways and its group companies conducted a driving test within the restricted area of Haneda Airport, another group company was allowed to view textbooks for employees who took the test. But it turned out that they had committed the same fraud.
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Sagamihara couple dies; eldest son suspected of murdering father re-arrested on suspicion of murdering mother
2024-03-05 19:46:00
Last month, the eldest son, a first-year high school student, was arrested for murdering his father in an incident in which a couple in their 50s died in an apartment building in Sagamihara City, and was re-arrested for allegedly stabbing his mother to death as well. This means they are keeping quiet about the investigation.
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Man dies after being detained for a long time in detention center, former police inspector fined 800,000 yen Nagoya summary judgment
2024-03-05 19:31:00
A 46-year-old former police inspector was indicted on a charge of professional negligence causing death in the case of a 43-year-old man who died after being restrained for a long time in the custody cell of Okazaki Police Station in Aichi Prefecture. , the Nagoya Summary Court issued a summary order with a fine of 800,000 yen.
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University students and high school students living in Fukushima Prefecture learn about the earthquake disaster from a female storyteller.
2024-03-05 19:15:00
Ahead of the 13th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, university and high school students living in Fukushima Prefecture are holding an earthquake story-telling activity in Tomioka Town, which suffered damage from the tsunami and other disasters and is still affected by the nuclear accident. I heard a story about a woman who
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Ishikawa Suzu City Announces policy on free school lunches for elementary and junior high schools next year
2024-03-05 19:11:00
Mayor Izumiya of Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, said, ``We have confirmed that some parents have lost their jobs due to the disaster, so we need measures that combine childcare support and support for disaster victims.'' announced a policy to make school lunches free for elementary and junior high schools.
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Ishikawa Suzu requests urgent restoration of city-owned kiln to resume production of ``Suzu ware''
2024-03-05 19:10:00
Due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, potteries that produce Suzu ware, a traditional craft made in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, were damaged and unable to produce, and a group of artists asked the city to resume production as soon as possible. They requested that the city-owned kiln be repaired as soon as possible.
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Relief donations received to Ishikawa Prefecture and other areas exceed 35 billion yen
2024-03-05 19:07:00
As of the 4th, relief donations received in Ishikawa Prefecture and other areas in the wake of the Noto Peninsula earthquake exceeded 35 billion yen.
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Kanto-Koshin: Heavy snow expected along the mountains from early afternoon on the 6th
2024-03-05 19:06:00
Rain and snow are falling in the Kanto-Koshin region due to the effects of the low pressure system accompanying the front, and heavy snow is expected to fall mainly along the mountains into the afternoon of the 6th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the impact of snow on traffic and the freezing of roads.
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Doctor sentenced to 18 years in prison for murder of woman with ALS Kyoto District Court
2024-03-05 19:04:00
The Kyoto District Court ruled on the 5th against a doctor who had pleaded not guilty to charges such as killing a Kyoto woman suffering from the incurable disease ALS five years ago at her request. He committed the crime lightly and his disregard for life is remarkable and deserves strong condemnation,'' he said, and sentenced him to 18 years in prison.
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Baby's body found on Matsuyama coast, possibly drowned, investigated as murder
2024-03-05 19:01:00
When police closely examined the body of a newborn baby girl found on the coast of Matsuyama City in December last year, they found that she appeared to have drowned. Police suspect that someone threw the baby into the sea, and are investigating the incident as a homicide.
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76 wheels missing at Chichibu Railway depot investigated as theft
2024-03-05 18:58:00
At Chichibu Railway's train depot in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, 76 wheels that had been removed from freight cars and scheduled for disposal have gone missing, and police are investigating the matter as a case of theft.
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Mass food poisoning at wedding venue: Norovirus detected in 39 people who ate there
2024-03-05 18:56:00
Thirty-nine people who ate at a reception held at a wedding hall in Minato Ward, Tokyo in February complained of symptoms such as diarrhea, and norovirus was detected, leading to the outbreak of mass food poisoning caused by the food provided in Minato Ward. We decided to suspend operations for 5 to 6 days.
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Ishikawa Nonoichi Elderly people living as evacuees at a facility interact with nursing students from Hakusan
2024-03-05 18:45:00
Nursing students visited a welfare facility in Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where they were evacuated, and deepened their relationships through stretching exercises and other activities, in order to improve the health of elderly people living as evacuees due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Nine students studying nursing at Kinjo University in Hakusan City visited a welfare facility in Nonoichi City.
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Increased seismic activity off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture “Possibility of seismic intensity of lower 5”
2024-03-05 18:41:00
Since late last month, seismic activity has been increasing in and around the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, with four earthquakes with magnitudes of 2 and 1 occurring on the 5th from early morning until the morning of the 5th. The government's Earthquake Research Committee has warned of the possibility of an earthquake with strong shaking of about 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale occurring in the future.
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Tokyo government and newspaper companies sign memorandum of understanding for foreign newspaper delivery workers to watch over children
2024-03-05 18:29:00
As part of a project to encourage foreigners to participate in local crime prevention activities, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with newspaper companies for foreign newspaper delivery workers to watch over children.
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Two former university students sentenced to 500,000 yen fine over jungle gym fire
2024-03-05 18:23:00
Eight years ago, a 5-year-old boy was killed after a fire broke out from a wooden jungle gym on display at an event venue in Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Gaien. A former man was charged with manslaughter and has pleaded not guilty. The Tokyo Summary Court sentenced the two university students to fines of 500,000 yen each.
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Conditions for permitting businesses to hold swimsuit photo shoots at prefectural pools have been finalized in Saitama
2024-03-05 18:23:00
Last year, swimsuit photo sessions at prefectural pools in Saitama Prefecture were thrown into confusion after uniform cancellation requests were made without clear rules, and the Prefectural Parks and Green Space Association has taken measures such as not allowing models or participants under the age of 18 to enter the event. On the 5th, we published a summary of new conditions for permission from those involved.
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Free recovery of data on computers and other devices damaged by earthquake Toyama Takaoka
2024-03-05 18:10:00
Work began on the 5th in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, to restore data on computers and other devices damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake free of charge.
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Same-sex partner of crime victim argues in Supreme Court over survivor benefits
2024-03-05 18:08:00
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case in which the issue of whether same-sex partners should be included in state benefits paid to the families of crime victims is due to be handed down on the 26th of this month. I did. The judgments of the first and second instances, which deemed the case to be ``not applicable'' because the necessary arguments were held when changing the judgment, may be reconsidered.
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Bicycle “blue ticket” Fines for malicious violations Cabinet approves road traffic law amendment bill
2024-03-05 18:06:00
``If you don't follow the rules or let your guard down, a bicycle can become a deadly weapon.'' These are the words of a woman who lost her husband of 36 years in a bicycle accident. With the number of serious traffic violations by bicycles continuing, the government has approved a bill to revise the Road Traffic Act, which includes the introduction of so-called "blue tickets," which impose fines on bicycles.
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[Video explanation] What you need to know about “Preparation and preparedness” Noto Peninsula earthquake support
2024-03-05 17:50:00
In Ishikawa Prefecture, where severe damage was caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, all local governments are accepting disaster volunteers. We asked Keiji Iwai, director of the Japan Disaster Prevention Association, what you need to prepare and think about before entering a disaster-stricken area as a volunteer to help with recovery and reconstruction. .
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Ishikawa Suzu general hospital faces severe business conditions as outpatient numbers halve due to earthquake
2024-03-05 17:49:00
The only general hospital in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, is in a difficult financial situation, with the number of outpatients halved after the earthquake and is expected to make a large deficit this fiscal year.
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Doctor sentenced to 18 years in prison for murder of woman with ALS Kyoto District Court
2024-03-05 17:38:00
On the 5th, the Kyoto District Court ruled on the 5th in the trial of a doctor accused of murder for commission for killing a Kyoto woman suffering from the incurable disease ALS five years ago at the request of the patient. He was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
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``Accident where a car ran onto the sidewalk'' was reported, 3 girls injured, Fukuoka Kasuga
2024-03-05 17:03:00
According to the police, around 3:30 p.m. on the 5th, they received a report of an accident in which a car ran onto the sidewalk in Kasuga City, Fukuoka Prefecture. According to the fire department, three girls of elementary school age were injured at the scene of the accident at the Okamoto intersection in Kasuga City, and were taken to the hospital, all of whom are conscious. According to the Kasuga City Board of Education, there is information that the three 6th grade girls at Kasuga Kita Elementary School near the scene of the accident were hit by a car on their way home from school. Police and fire departments are currently confirming the details of the situation.
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Model designation canceled for three types of Toyota Industries engines, malicious fraud Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2024-03-05 17:02:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism confirmed that Toyota Industries had cheated on its exhaust gas performance tests. has been canceled.
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Damage to agricultural water pipes; full recovery expected within this month Toyama Himi
2024-03-05 16:32:00
In Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, approximately half of the agricultural water pipes in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, are unable to pass water due to damage from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, but at a local briefing session, it was predicted that full restoration would be completed as early as this month. It was shown.
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LINE Yahoo information leak issue Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Administrative guidance on management structure
2024-03-05 16:05:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has issued administrative guidance to LINE Yahoo due to an issue in which approximately 510,000 pieces of LINE user information are believed to have been leaked. The contents are unusual and call for a review of the management system, including the capital relationship with the South Korean company that caused the leak.
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Earthquake activity off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture similar to 2007 “Be careful,” experts say
2024-03-05 16:03:00
Regarding the series of earthquakes that have occurred in and around the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture since late February, experts say that the trend is similar to past cases, with seismic activity gradually expanding toward the land side, and that the seismic intensity will be lower in the future. We are calling for caution as there is a possibility of an earthquake of magnitude 5 or lower.
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Four employees of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking arrested on suspicion of fraud, etc.
2024-03-05 15:34:00
Four people, including the president of a real estate consulting company and an employee of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking, were arrested on suspicion of fraud and other charges for defrauding a bank of 380 million yen in loans for the purchase of an apartment. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the company, suspecting that the company president and others used similar tactics to defraud more than 3.2 billion yen.
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Exhibition to convey the damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake Shichigahama Town, Miyagi
2024-03-05 15:34:00
It will soon be 13 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred. In Shichigahama Town, Miyagi Prefecture, which suffered major damage, an exhibition is being held showing photo panels and other things showing the damage and people's conditions at the time.
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Kasai Rinkai Aquarium renewal overview summarized, glass dome preserved
2024-03-05 15:12:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has outlined the basic design of the Kasai Rinkai Aquarium, which is currently undergoing renovations due to its age, and plans to preserve the distinctive glass dome.
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Tornado and other gusty winds occur in Okinawa? “Further occurrences are likely” Japan Meteorological Agency
2024-03-05 15:04:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning at 12:28 p.m., saying that gusts such as a tornado were believed to have occurred in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture. There is a risk that more gusts of wind such as tornadoes will occur in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture. Wind gusts such as tornadoes occur when a well-developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches. The Japan Meteorological Agency advises that if there are signs that cumulonimbus clouds are approaching, such as thunder, sudden wind changes, or hail, be careful of gusty winds and seek safety inside a sturdy building.
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Unauthorized access to school uniform maker may have leaked credit card information for approximately 3,800 people
2024-03-05 14:57:00
The online shop of Sugako School Uniform, a major school uniform manufacturer headquartered in Okayama City, was accessed illegally, and the credit card information of approximately 3,800 customers may have been leaked. We are contacting customers via email to alert them to any charges they do not recognize.
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The Minister of Justice apologizes for not being able to fully operate the "Wide-area Family Registration Issuance System"
2024-03-05 14:22:00
Minister of Justice Koizumi commented on the system, which began operating on March 1st, which allows family registration certificates to be received in a municipality different from the place of domicile, and that it takes time to issue certificates nationwide, saying, ``The system is insufficient. The company was unable to operate at all," he said, apologizing.
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Ishikawa Wajima Butcher shop resumes selling famous skewers, attracting many visitors
2024-03-05 14:06:00
A butcher shop in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has resumed selling the famous deep-fried skewers that locals are accustomed to, and many people affected by the disaster are visiting.
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Bicycle “blue ticket” Fines for malicious violations Cabinet approves road traffic law amendment bill
2024-03-05 14:05:00
``If you don't follow the rules or let your guard down, a bicycle can become a deadly weapon.'' These are the words of a woman who lost her husband of 36 years in a bicycle accident. With the number of serious traffic violations by bicycles continuing, the government has approved a bill to revise the Road Traffic Act, which includes the introduction of so-called "blue tickets," which impose fines on bicycles.
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“Meotoiwa” collapses. Possibility of collapse due to earthquake Isumi Chiba
2024-03-05 13:36:00
Meoto Iwa, a tourist spot on the coast of Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture, was confirmed to have collapsed earlier this month. Seismic activity has been increasing in the area centered on the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture since late last month, and the prefectural civil engineering office is investigating the possibility that the collapse was caused by the earthquake.
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Ehime shooting incident: Gang leader arrested in Okayama prefecture on suspicion of murder
2024-03-05 13:26:00
On the morning of the 5th, police arrested a gang leader who was wanted for an incident in January of this year in which a man was shot and killed with what appeared to be a handgun at a cafe on the premises of a commercial facility in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture. The suspect was located in Okayama Prefecture and arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Princess Mikasa Akiko departs for Bhutan to inspect Buddhist art, etc.
2024-03-05 13:24:00
Princess Mikasa Prince Akiko departed for Bhutan on the 5th to inspect Buddhist art.
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Fire in multiple buildings, including a temple, in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture; one person transported; firefighting efforts underway
2024-03-05 13:11:00
On the morning of the 5th, a fire broke out in Kiyosu City, Aichi Prefecture, and several buildings, including a temple, were on fire, and firefighting efforts are underway. According to the fire department, one person was taken to the hospital as a result of the fire.
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Ishikawa Noto Town opens a "disaster support call center" for the elderly, etc.
2024-03-05 12:53:00
In Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the town has opened a call center to provide consultation services for elderly people and others who have difficulty accessing support information.
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Tornado and other gusty winds occur in Okinawa? “Further occurrences are likely” Japan Meteorological Agency
2024-03-05 12:47:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning at 12:28 p.m., saying that gusts such as a tornado are believed to have occurred in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture. There is a risk that more gusts of wind such as tornadoes will occur in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture. Wind gusts such as tornadoes occur when a well-developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches. The Japan Meteorological Agency advises that if there are signs that cumulonimbus clouds are approaching, such as thunder, sudden wind changes, or hail, be careful of gusty winds and seek safety inside a sturdy building.
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Ministry of Defense to discuss former Kure steelworks site in Hiroshima as a complex defense base with the city
2024-03-05 12:24:00
Officials from the Ministry of Defense visited Kure City Hall on the 4th and explained that they would like to use the site of Nippon Steel's former steelworks in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, to develop a "complex defense base." The Ministry of Defense is negotiating with Nippon Steel to purchase the site in bulk, and the city has decided to discuss this as one of the options for using the site.
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High school teacher arrested again for obscene acts under the guise of infertility treatment Metropolitan Police Department
2024-03-05 12:13:00
A high school teacher in Nagasaki Prefecture has been re-arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for claiming to be a "psychic" and performing obscene acts on a female acquaintance under the guise of infertility treatment.
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Heavy snow expected mainly along the mountains in the Kanto-Koshin region into the 6th; be careful of traffic impacts, etc.
2024-03-05 12:05:00
Rain and snow are falling in the Kanto-Koshin region due to the low pressure system accompanying the front, and heavy snow is expected to fall mainly along the mountains into the 6th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the impact of snow on traffic and the freezing of roads.
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry suspends Chubu Electric Power, Toho Gas and other companies due to bid-rigging issues
2024-03-05 12:03:00
In response to the issue of repeated bid rigging in large gas contracts in the Chubu area, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry suspended subsidies and placed orders for Chubu Electric Power, Toho Gas, and other companies for six months from the 5th. We have taken measures to suspend their nominations, preventing them from participating in the project.
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Administrative guidance given to LINE Yahoo over suspicion of leaking user information Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
2024-03-05 11:59:00
It is believed that approximately 510,000 LINE users' information was leaked, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issued administrative guidance to the operating company, LINE Yahoo, to prevent a recurrence.
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Tokyo's 23 Wards Consumer Price Index in February 2.5% ↑ increase rate compared to the same month last year
2024-03-05 11:32:00
Last month's consumer price index for Tokyo's 23 wards, which excludes fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, was 2.5% higher than the same month last year. The rate of increase increased by 0.7 points from the previous month, mainly due to the fact that the downward effects of the government's measures to reduce the burden of electricity and gas bills have run their course.
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Standardization of resident information system specifications: About 10% of local governments “cannot make it in time”
2024-03-05 11:20:00
In order to digitize government, the government has set a goal of transitioning resident information systems, which are operated by local governments across the country to their own specifications, to a unified specification by fiscal 2025. It was found that approximately 10% of local governments nationwide are not expected to meet this goal in time.
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“Osprey flight resumes, no contact from US side” Defense Minister Kihara
2024-03-05 11:16:00
Regarding the U.S. military's suspension of flights of Osprey transport planes following a crash off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Minister of Defense Kihara stated that there had been no communication from the U.S. side regarding the resumption of flights, and that the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey He indicated that he would make decisions based on the U.S. response.
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto issues administrative guidance to LINE Yahoo over suspicion of leaking user information
2024-03-05 10:11:00
In response to an issue in which approximately 510,000 LINE users' information is believed to have been leaked, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto announced that he will issue administrative guidance to the operating company LINE Yahoo to prevent a recurrence.
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Bicycle “blue ticket” Fines for malicious violations Cabinet approves road traffic law amendment bill
2024-03-05 09:51:00
With the number of serious traffic violations by bicycles continuing, the government has approved a bill to revise the Road Traffic Act, which includes the introduction of so-called "blue tickets," which impose fines on bicycles.
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Ehime shooting incident: Gang leader arrested in Okayama prefecture on suspicion of murder
2024-03-05 08:47:00
On the 5th, police arrested a gang leader who was wanted in connection with an incident in January of this year in which a man was shot and killed with what appeared to be a handgun at a cafe on the premises of a commercial facility in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture. The suspect was located in Okayama Prefecture and arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Tokyo's 23 Wards Consumer Price Index in February 2.5% ↑ increase rate compared to the same month last year
2024-03-05 08:43:00
The consumer price index for February in Tokyo's 23 wards is preliminary, and the index, which excludes fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, rose 2.5% from the same month last year. The rate of increase increased by 0.7 points from 1.8% in January, the previous month, and expanded for the first time in four months. One year has passed since the government's measures to reduce the burden of electricity and gas bills, which had been pushing down the rate of increase, have run their course, and the effect has disappeared and the rate of increase has expanded.
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Rain and snow in eastern Japan into the 6th; heavy snow expected along the mountains in Kanto-Koshin
2024-03-05 07:41:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, rain and snow are expected to fall mainly in eastern Japan through the 6th. In areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the ground has become loose in some areas due to previous rainfall, and it is necessary to be careful about landslides.
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Former Prime Minister Abe shooting suspect Tetsuya Yamagami ``Not a day goes by that I don't think about the incident''
2024-03-05 07:04:00
A year ago, the defense team for Tetsuya Yamagami, who was charged with murder and other crimes in the shooting incident of former Prime Minister Abe in Nara City, responded to an interview with the press and revealed the defendant's recent status. He is said to have said things like, ``There's not a day that goes by that he doesn't think about the incident.''
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U.S. government awards Rina Gonoi with “Women of Courage Award”
2024-03-05 06:58:00
The award ceremony for the ``World's Courageous Women Award,'' an award given by the U.S. government to those who have contributed to improving the status of women, was held at the White House. The award was presented to Rina Gonoi, a former Ground Self-Defense Force officer, and others.
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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant IAEA conducts on-site survey to check progress on anti-terrorism measures
2024-03-05 06:20:00
Regarding the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, where there have been a series of problems with counterterrorism measures, TEPCO has asked the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) to conduct an on-site investigation of the improvement status of countermeasures, and then provide evaluation and advice. We found out through interviews with the people involved.
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Mt. Rokko: Ice used for ``natural cooler'' is not thick enough due to warm winter
2024-03-05 04:02:00
At the Rokko Observation Deck in Kobe City, ice is cut from a pond every year and stored to be used as a "natural cooler" in the summer, but this winter, due to the warm winter, there was not enough ice. Instead, work was carried out to transport snow from ski resorts.
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