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Social News(2024/03/12)


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Hamanako High School High School Body Incident: 21-year-old and 18-year-old suspects re-arrested on suspicion of murder

2024-03-12 23:38:00
Last month, the body of a 17-year-old high school boy was found in Lake Hamana in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the suspects, aged 21 and 18, who were arrested on suspicion of causing bodily harm, are suspected of drowning the high school student. Police arrested him again on suspicion of murder on the 12th.

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Nagoya JR Tokaido Main Line Part of the "slope" next to the tracks collapses

2024-03-12 22:27:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, part of the ``slope'' next to the JR Tokaido Main Line tracks collapsed in Nishi Ward, Nagoya City, and the Tokaido Main Line was suspended for approximately five hours on the up and down lines between Nagoya Station and Gifu Station. Meitetsu and Nagoya Railway are conducting construction work near the site, and Meitetsu is investigating whether the incident is related to the construction.

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Fire engulfs part of building in downtown Osaka's Minami area; 1 firefighter suffers minor injuries

2024-03-12 22:21:00
On the night of the 12th, a fire destroyed part of a three-story building in the downtown area of ​​Minami, Osaka. According to the police and fire department, no one inside the building was injured, but one firefighter who extinguished the fire suffered a minor injury.

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Murasugi's first trial admits charges; prosecutors seek 10 months in prison

2024-03-12 21:58:00
The defendant, who was acting as the actor Seinosuke Murasugi, was accused of purchasing and receiving marijuana and other substances from traffickers, and he admitted to the charges at his first trial. Prosecutors are seeking a 10-month prison sentence, and the sentence will be handed down on the 27th of this month.

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Daughter sexually assaulted by father gives press conference using real name “Victim seeks help”

2024-03-12 21:37:00
A father was arrested by police this month for sexually assaulting his daughter in Toyama Prefecture eight years ago. On the 12th, her daughter, who complained about the damage caused by the incident, held a press conference using her real name and appealed, ``I want those who have been affected to seek help from those around them and to end the damage as soon as possible.''

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Private high school tuition will be paid around October as the capital effectively makes high school tuition free

2024-03-12 21:31:00
In an effort to expand support for high school tuition fees, the Tokyo metropolitan government has decided to abolish income restrictions and make tuition fees essentially free starting in the new academic year, and plans to start paying tuition fees for private high schools around October this year. It has become clear that it is.

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From the Mayor’s statement [March 12th]

2024-03-12 21:27:00
On the 12th, the Ishikawa Prefecture Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters Meeting was held. The mayors of Wajima and Suzu cities emphasized the importance of securing water and housing, as well as demolition of buildings. We have compiled statements from the heads of six local governments. *Posted in order of presentation.

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Nomura HD honorary advisor Nobuyuki Koga becomes the new chairman of the NHK Management Committee

2024-03-12 21:08:00
Nobuyuki Koga, honorary advisor to Nomura Holdings and chairman of the Keidanren council, has been elected as the new chairman of the NHK Management Committee. Mr. Koga expressed his aspirations at a press conference, saying, ``I want to keep in mind that NHK is run in a healthy and proper manner.''

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Ishikawa Prefecture: Fewer than 10,000 evacuees; over 80,000 homes confirmed to have been damaged

2024-03-12 20:38:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, people who had taken shelter in evacuation centers following the Noto Peninsula earthquake were to be closed at 2:00 p.m. on the 12th, as those who had evacuated returned to their homes or moved into temporary housing. As of now, the number has fallen below 10,000, bringing the total to 9,760.

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A fire burns down part of a building in the downtown area of ​​Minami, Osaka

2024-03-12 20:30:00
On the night of the 12th, a fire destroyed part of a three-story building in the downtown area of ​​Minami, Osaka, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing.

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High school girl killed by bicycle involved in large truck; driver arrested in Fukuoka

2024-03-12 20:27:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, a large truck rolled into a bicycle while turning left at an intersection in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, killing a second-year high school girl who was riding the bicycle. Police arrested the 61-year-old truck driver at the scene and are investigating the details of the accident.

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Hokuriku Cheer Discount Reservations Complaints: ``Don't Think It's a Loss on Regular Price Travel''

2024-03-12 19:50:00
Reservations for the Hokuriku Support Discount, which supports the tourism industry affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, began accepting reservations in Ishikawa Prefecture from the 12th, following Fukui, Toyama, and Niigata. On the other hand, there are a number of cases where reservations are filling up quickly, and the landlady of a guesthouse whose reservation slots are already full says, ``I want people to enjoy their trip to the disaster-stricken area at a normal price without feeling like it's a loss.''

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More than 600 elementary and junior high school students in the disaster-stricken area attended psychological care interviews, with some complaining that they were not feeling well.

2024-03-12 19:40:00
School counselors dispatched to schools in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake interviewed more than 600 elementary and junior high school students, and some of them complained that they were not feeling well, such as being unable to sleep. Efforts to learn about this have begun.

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Noto Satoyama Kaido “Dispatching volunteers to accelerate recovery and reconstruction” Governor Hase

2024-03-12 19:32:00
The Noto-Satoyama Kaido, which connects Kanazawa City and the Noto Peninsula, has been partially closed due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, but from the 15th of this month, the entire route heading towards Wajima City will be open to traffic. Governor Hase expressed his desire to accelerate recovery and reconstruction efforts by considering the possibility of dispatching as many volunteers as possible.

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A number of measles cases are occurring, likely due to people returning from overseas or coming into the country for sightseeing.

2024-03-12 19:30:00
Measles cases have been confirmed one after another across the country, including in Tokyo and Osaka. It is believed that the infection was acquired by a person who returned from overseas or entered the country as a tourist, and experts say, ``People who are going abroad should check their vaccination history and antibody status, and get vaccinated if necessary.'' I urge you to consider this."

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IAEA Director General “Transparency of information is the way to deal with misinformation regarding treated water release”

2024-03-12 19:24:00
Director-General Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), who visited Japan on the 12th, gave an interview to NHK and said, ``There is a lot of misinformation and confusion, but there is only one The solution is complete transparency of information,'' he said, indicating that the IAEA will share the safety information it has collected with countries that have expressed opposition or concerns.

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Winds and rain intensify mainly on the Pacific side of eastern Japan; warning of strong winds and high waves into the 13th

2024-03-12 19:21:00
Due to the influence of the low pressure system accompanying the front, winds and rain are increasing mainly on the Pacific side of eastern Japan. Extremely strong winds are expected to blow in Kanto-Koshin and the Pacific side of Tohoku into the 13th, and the sea is expected to be severely damaged mainly in Kanto-Koshin.The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of strong winds and high waves, leading to landslides and flooding of low-lying land. We urge you to be very careful.

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Kudo-kai leader sentenced to life imprisonment; first trial death sentence revoked by Fukuoka High Court

2024-03-12 19:15:00
The Fukuoka High Court in the second instance sentenced the head of the organization, who was charged with murder and other crimes and sentenced to death in the first trial, in four cases in which the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous organized crime group in Kitakyushu City, attacked citizens. The trial court's judgment was reversed and a sentence of life imprisonment was handed down. Of the four cases, he was acquitted of the charge of murder, as there was no collusion with the perpetrators.

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Ishikawa Wajima Town development plan for reconstruction to establish new review committee

2024-03-12 18:38:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has decided to set up a new review committee in order to reflect a wide range of voices in the city development plan for recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and is asking citizens, industry groups, etc. to cooperate in formulating the plan. I'm trying to find out.

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Osaka university student falls to death Is there a plan to threaten that it's a crime to touch a minor?

2024-03-12 18:35:00
Last month, three junior high school students were arrested in Osaka for allegedly threatening a male university student with money and causing him to fall from a building.Of the three, a 14-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy at the time were accused of being "unborn". Interviews with investigators revealed that he was suspected of planning to threaten university students by saying things like, "They are adults, so it would be a crime to touch them."

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More than 1.2 billion yen fine imposed on Mercedes-Benz Japanese subsidiary, highest amount ever

2024-03-12 18:33:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency has ordered Mercedes-Benz's Japanese subsidiary to make false statements in the Japanese catalogs of some cars from the German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz, which violate the Act on Unjustifiable Representations. The company ordered them to pay a fine of over 1.23 billion yen. This is the highest fine ever for violating the Act on Unjustifiable Representations.

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Nagoya District Court orders state to pay compensation for forced sterilization under former Eugenics Protection Law

2024-03-12 18:31:00
In a lawsuit in which a 70-year-old couple in Nagoya sought compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Act, the Nagoya District Court upheld the plaintiffs' lawsuit, ruling that the law violates the Constitution. The government was ordered to pay compensation.

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Volunteer lodging base to be set up in Nanao, Ishikawa, Soja City, Okayama, etc.

2024-03-12 18:13:00
In an effort to support Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Soja City, Okayama Prefecture, in cooperation with mountaineer Ken Noguchi and others, decided to establish a ``tent village'' to serve as a lodging base for volunteers. I did.

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Bank of Japan governor “makes policy decisions based on spring labor data, etc.” House of Councilors Committee on Fiscal and Financial Affairs

2024-03-12 18:05:00
With the market's attention focused on the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting to be held next week, Governor Ueda reiterated at the House of Councilors' Fiscal and Financial Affairs Committee that he would make policy decisions based on the spring labor labor data that will be revealed within the week. I showed it.

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Rally calling for law reform regarding retrials “so that the hearings don’t take too long”

2024-03-12 18:04:00
Retrial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of four members of his family in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago = It took more than 40 years for the trial to be redone, so the retrial was decided to avoid prolonging the trial. A rally was held to demand amendments to the law.

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Tokyo District Court finds former executive officer Daihiro guilty of bribing former board member for Olympic corruption

2024-03-12 17:51:00
In the corruption case surrounding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the Tokyo District Court ordered a former executive officer of an advertising company who was charged with bribing a former director of the Games Organizing Committee and pleaded not guilty to the charges, saying, He was sentenced to two years in prison with a suspended sentence for ``distorting the facts.''

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A fair to promote Fukui's specialty products in conjunction with the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga

2024-03-12 17:43:00
To coincide with the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture on the 16th of this month, a fair to promote Fukui's specialty products has begun near Omiya Station, where the Shinkansen stops, and is becoming very popular.

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Grand Sumo Tournament ``Kanjin Sumo'' to be held for the first time in 62 years Admission fees will be donated to disaster-stricken areas

2024-03-12 17:36:00
In order to raise money for the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Japan Sumo Association will hold its first ``Kanjin Sumo'' in 62 years next month at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo.

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Ishikawa Kaga "Rideshare" begins ahead of Kanazawa-Tsuruga Shinkansen opening

2024-03-12 17:35:00
Ahead of the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Tsuruga, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is aiming to secure a means of transportation for the expected increase in tourists and residents. Rideshare" operations began in earnest on the 12th.

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U.S. military vessels entered domestic ports 12 times last year, the most in 10 years, and strike at Ishigaki Port

2024-03-12 17:23:00
Last year, U.S. military vessels entered domestic ports 12 times, the most in 10 years, according to interviews with prefectures. It appears that Okinawa and Kagoshima account for the majority, and activity is increasing in the southwest region.

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Ishikawa - Graduation ceremony at elementary and junior high schools in Suzu. Residents who evacuated to school also celebrate their graduation

2024-03-12 17:12:00
A graduation ceremony was held at an elementary and junior high school in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where children who had left their hometowns after the Noto Peninsula earthquake and residents living as evacuees at their schools celebrated the graduates' departure.

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Spring Labor SME Labor Unions in Machinery and Metal Industries Some cases of high-level responses

2024-03-12 17:08:00
The 13th is the intensive response day for this year's Spring Labor. The focus is on whether the flow of wage increases will spread not only to large companies but also to small and medium-sized enterprises, and some labor unions of small and medium-sized enterprises in the machinery and metal industries have already shown high-level responses from management, including full wages. Cases are also available.

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“Unscrupulous and troublesome” What is the reality behind the series of fake rescue requests after the Noto Peninsula earthquake?

2024-03-12 17:03:00
Ten police officers came to a man's home in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, after the earthquake. ``There was information about a rescue request at this address...'' ``What? As you can see, I'm fine.'' The man had no recollection of anything and was not injured. A series of fake rescue requests immediately after the Noto Peninsula earthquake. As we conducted interviews at the scene, it became clear that a situation had occurred that could impede rescue efforts by the police and fire department. (Research team that won't be fooled by digital technology)

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“Hokuriku Cheer Wari” reservations begin to be accepted in Ishikawa

2024-03-12 16:57:00
Ishikawa Prefecture began accepting reservations for the ``Hokuriku Ouenwari'' program, which supports the tourism industry affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, from the 12th.

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Kudo-kai leader sentenced to life imprisonment; first trial death sentence revoked by Fukuoka High Court

2024-03-12 16:54:00
The Fukuoka High Court in the second trial sentenced the head of the organization to death in the first trial after being charged with murder and other crimes in four cases in which the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous organized crime group in Kitakyushu City, attacked citizens. His sentence was revoked and he was sentenced to life imprisonment. Of the four cases in which he was indicted, he was acquitted of the shooting death of the former head of a fishing cooperative.

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Former vice president of international arrangements in investment fraud case arrested and transferred to Japan tonight

2024-03-12 16:41:00
The former vice president of a tourist farm operating company in Okayama Prefecture, who was arrested in Indonesia and wanted internationally for an investment fraud case in which he sold fruits to foreign countries, is expected to be transferred to Japan on the night of the 12th. . Police plan to arrest him on suspicion of fraud.

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Costco recommended for violation of subcontracting law; discounts paid by suppliers; Fair Trade Commission

2024-03-12 16:30:00
Costco, a large membership-based supermarket, has violated the Subcontractor Act by having suppliers pay for food discounts at its stores, and the Japan Fair Trade Commission has ordered the Japanese corporation that operated the company to re-issue the same. We have issued recommendations for prevention.

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National committee to compile interim report on water supply and sewage damage, advice for local governments, etc.

2024-03-12 16:28:00
In response to the major damage to water and sewage systems caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the national government has set up a committee of experts and others to compile an interim report, including advice for local governments affected by the disaster, by May this year. I'm doing it.

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Landslide during construction in Ono, Hyogo, 2 workers trapped, 1 killed

2024-03-12 16:27:00
Around noon on the 12th, earth and sand collapsed during construction work on the slope of a railway overpass in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture, and two workers were trapped. Both workers were rescued and taken to the hospital, but one of the workers, who was in his 50s, died.

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More than 600 elementary and junior high school students in the disaster-stricken area attended psychological care interviews, with some complaining that they were not feeling well.

2024-03-12 16:12:00
School counselors dispatched to schools in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake interviewed more than 600 elementary and junior high school students, and some of them complained that they were not feeling well, such as being unable to sleep. Efforts to learn about this have begun.

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1 person killed after being hit by a large truck on a bicycle, possibly a high school girl, Fukuoka Yame

2024-03-12 16:09:00
Just after 12:40 p.m. on the 12th, a bicycle was involved in a large truck turning left at an intersection in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. According to police, the person riding the bicycle was believed to be a high school girl, and she was taken to a hospital in the city, where she died.

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Landslide during construction in Hyogo Ono. Two workers were rescued, but one was unconscious.

2024-03-12 15:57:00
Around noon on the 12th, earth and sand collapsed during construction work on the slope of a railway overpass in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture, and two workers were trapped. All were rescued, but one was said to be unconscious and in critical condition.

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Due to strong winds, flights arriving and departing from Haneda Airport are being canceled one after another (as of 2:00 p.m.)

2024-03-12 15:53:00
Due to strong winds, flights arriving and departing from Haneda Airport are being canceled one after another.

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A coffee shop that has been open for 53 years has reopened and regular customers visit Ishikawa Wajima

2024-03-12 15:42:00
A coffee shop in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which has been open for business since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake hit half a century ago, has resumed business, and regular customers and families who have come from evacuation centers are enjoying a leisurely time drinking coffee.

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Sakaemura Nagano, 13 years after the magnitude 6 earthquake, lecture to convey the importance of cooperation among residents

2024-03-12 15:15:00
On the 12th, which marks 13 years since the earthquake that struck Sakae Village, Nagano Prefecture, with a seismic intensity of 6+, a woman who was reporting on the recovery status in a handwritten newspaper at the time conveyed to elementary school students in the village the importance of cooperation between residents. Ta.

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More than 600 elementary and junior high school students in the disaster-stricken area attended psychological care interviews, with some complaining that they were not feeling well.

2024-03-12 15:04:00
School counselors dispatched to schools in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake interviewed more than 600 elementary and junior high school students, and some of them complained that they were not feeling well, such as being unable to sleep. Efforts to learn about this have begun.

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Kudo-kai leader sentenced to life imprisonment; first trial death sentence revoked by Fukuoka High Court

2024-03-12 14:37:00
The Fukuoka High Court in the second trial sentenced the head of the organization to death in the first trial after being charged with murder and other crimes in four cases in which the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous organized crime group in Kitakyushu City, attacked citizens. His sentence was revoked and he was sentenced to life imprisonment. Of the four cases in which he was indicted, he was acquitted of the shooting death of the former head of a fishing cooperative.

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Hyogo Ono 1 person rescued from landslide during construction; rescue efforts continue for the remaining person

2024-03-12 14:17:00
Around noon on the 12th, earth and sand collapsed during construction work on the slope of a railway overpass in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture, and two workers were trapped. One of them was rescued and is said to be conscious, but the remaining one remains buried in the earth and fire services are continuing rescue efforts.

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Suzu City will start accepting applications for public-funded demolition of buildings by April 1st

2024-03-12 13:59:00
Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where many buildings were damaged in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, will start accepting applications for public demolition, in which the local government demolishes and removes buildings on behalf of the owners, by the 1st of next month. We are moving ahead with full-scale demolition procedures.

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Business confidence in three Hokuriku prefectures is negative for the first time in four quarters from January to March due to the impact of the earthquake

2024-03-12 13:52:00
According to the ``Corporate Business Business Forecast Survey'' released by the Hokuriku Local Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Finance, the index showing the business confidence of businesses in the three Hokuriku prefectures from January to March this year was the first in four quarters due to the impact of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. It became a minus.

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NMB48 inducted as ``Blood Donation Support Team'' to call for cooperation due to decrease in number of young blood donors

2024-03-12 13:44:00
As the number of young blood donors decreases, members of an Osaka-based idol group have been appointed as the "Blood Donation Support Team," and a commemorative ceremony was held to call for cooperation.

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Osaka university student falls to death; girl and boy pretend to be 17-year-old woman on SNS

2024-03-12 13:30:00
Last month, three junior high school students were arrested in Osaka's Chuo Ward for allegedly threatening a male university student with money and causing him to fall from a building. Of the three, a 14-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy at the time were arrested. Through interviews with investigators, it was revealed that she is suspected of pretending to be a fictitious 17-year-old woman on social media, communicating with university students, and inviting them to the university.

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32-year-old senior Self-Defense Force officer arrested on suspicion of passing stimulants to an acquaintance

2024-03-12 13:18:00
A 32-year-old senior Self-Defense Force officer was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of passing stimulants to an acquaintance.

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Hyogo Ono: Two men are caught in a landslide on the slope of an overpass under construction

2024-03-12 13:16:00
According to the fire department, just after 11:30 a.m. on the 12th, earth and sand collapsed during construction work on the slope of a railway overpass in Ao-cho, Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture, and two male workers were caught in it.

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U.S. military vessels entered domestic ports 12 times last year, the most in 10 years, and strike at Ishigaki Port

2024-03-12 13:02:00
Last year, U.S. military vessels entered domestic ports 12 times, the most in 10 years, according to interviews with prefectures. It appears that Okinawa and Kagoshima account for the majority, and activity is increasing in the southwest region.

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Ishikawa - Graduation ceremony at elementary and junior high schools in Suzu. Residents who evacuated to school also celebrate their graduation

2024-03-12 12:57:00
A graduation ceremony was held at an elementary and junior high school in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where children who had left their hometowns after the Noto Peninsula earthquake and residents living as evacuees at their schools celebrated the graduates' departure.

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Junior high school students practice ``Departure Day'' composition taught by former teacher Sayama, Saitama

2024-03-12 12:45:00
Junior high school students in Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture, who are scheduled to sing the choral song "Departure Day" at their graduation ceremony on the 15th of this month, practiced while learning directly from the former music teacher who wrote the song how to express their feelings. did.

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Hama Sushi's parent company goes to court seeking compensation for damages Kappa Sushi is willing to fight

2024-03-12 12:33:00
The parent company of Hamazushi has been awarded 500 million yen over an incident in which the operating company of the conveyor belt sushi chain Kappa Sushi allegedly fraudulently used confidential business data from rival Hamazushi. A lawsuit seeking compensation for damages has begun, and Kappa Sushi has shown a willingness to fight.

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A total of 4 people are killed in a series of fires that burn down houses in Saitama and Maebashi

2024-03-12 12:29:00
From early morning until the morning of the 12th, a series of fires destroyed homes in Saitama and Maebashi cities, killing a total of four people.

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Kudo-kai leader sentenced to life imprisonment; first trial death sentence revoked by Fukuoka High Court

2024-03-12 12:09:00
The Fukuoka High Court in the second trial sentenced the head of the organization to death in the first trial after being charged with murder and other crimes in four cases in which the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous organized crime group in Kitakyushu City, attacked citizens. His sentence was revoked and he was sentenced to life imprisonment. Of the four cases in which he was indicted, he was acquitted of the shooting death of the former head of a fishing cooperative.

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Ex-employee of Tokematch watch sale case receives arrest warrant internationally

2024-03-12 12:02:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has newly arrested a 38-year-old former employee on suspicion of embezzlement in connection with a case involving a luxury watch sharing service called Tokematch, in which a watch entrusted to an operating company was sold without the owner's permission. I received a complaint. He has already left the country and plans to make international arrangements in the future.

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Pacific side of eastern Japan/Tohoku: Beware of storms and high waves, be careful of landslides, etc.

2024-03-12 12:00:00
Due to the effects of the low pressure system accompanying the front, the atmospheric conditions in western and eastern Japan are extremely unstable, and heavy rain is falling in the Kinki and Tokai regions. The area of ​​rain will gradually spread eastward, and extremely strong winds will blow in eastern Japan and the Pacific side of Tohoku into the 13th, and high waves are expected to continue mainly on the Pacific side of eastern Japan.The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of strong winds and high waves. We urge people to be careful about landslides and flooding of low-lying areas.

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U.S. Navy Aegis ship calls at Ishigaki Island, Okinawa; impact continues as protest strikes continue

2024-03-12 11:56:00
The US Navy Aegis ship called at Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture on the 11th and continues to be anchored offshore on the 12th. At Ishigaki Port, a union formed by dock workers is on strike to protest the port call, and the impact on logistics is also spreading.

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House of Councilors Budget Committee Public Hearing: Experts give opinions on wage increases and inequality issues

2024-03-12 11:42:00
The House of Councilors Budget Committee is holding public hearings to hear opinions from experts regarding the new fiscal year's budget proposal, and experts recommended by each party are giving their opinions on issues such as wage increases and inequality.

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Noto Satoyama Kaido will be open to traffic on all lines heading towards Wajima City from the 15th

2024-03-12 11:40:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that the Noto Satoyama Kaido, which connects Kanazawa City and the Noto Peninsula, has been closed to traffic in some sections due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, but will be open to traffic on the entire route heading toward Wajima City on the 15th of this month. Announced. Meanwhile, some sections of the road from the Noto Peninsula to Kanazawa City remain closed to traffic.

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“Lessons learned from the Wajima large-scale fire will be utilized in the future” study group to be launched

2024-03-12 11:24:00
In order to apply the lessons learned from the large-scale fire that occurred in Wajima City in the wake of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake to future firefighting efforts, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto has announced that he will establish a study group consisting of experts and others.

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Demonstration experiment to use My Number Card during emergency transportation begins in May

2024-03-12 11:17:00
In order to speed up emergency transportation, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is conducting a demonstration experiment in which emergency teams read My Number cards integrated with health insurance cards at the scene and utilize information such as the medical institution the patient attends5. I am planning to start from the month.

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Kudo-kai leader sentenced to life imprisonment; first trial death sentence revoked by Fukuoka High Court

2024-03-12 10:37:00
Satoru Nomura (77), the group's leader who was sentenced to death in the first trial after being charged with murder and other crimes in four cases in which the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous organized crime group in Kitakyushu City, attacked citizens, was sentenced to death in the second trial. The Fukuoka High Court revoked the judgment of the first instance and sentenced him to life in prison. Of the four cases in which he was indicted, he was acquitted of the shooting death of the former head of a fishing cooperative.

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Kudo-kai leader sentenced to life imprisonment; first trial death sentence revoked by Fukuoka High Court

2024-03-12 10:15:00
Satoru Nomura (77), the organization's leader and president, was sentenced to death in the first trial after being charged with murder and other crimes in four cases in which the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous organized crime group in Kitakyushu City, attacked citizens. The Fukuoka High Court canceled the first instance verdict and sentenced him to life in prison. In previous trials, Nomura had maintained his innocence, saying there was no collusion in any of the cases.

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House fire in Maebashi City. Two bodies found in the burnt ruins. Parent and child unable to be contacted.

2024-03-12 09:43:00
Early on the morning of the 12th, there was a fire that completely destroyed a house in Maebashi City, and the bodies of two people were found in the ashes. The father and son, in their 70s and 40s, who live in this house have not been able to be contacted, and police are working to confirm their identities.

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Saitama City house burnt down, 2 people dead, unable to contact couple in their 80s

2024-03-12 09:31:00
In the early hours of the 12th, a house burned down in Kita Ward, Saitama City, killing two people. After the fire, the couple in their 80s who lived in the house could not be contacted, and the police and fire department are currently investigating the situation.

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Atmospheric instability in western Japan, warning of strong winds and high waves in eastern Japan and Tohoku

2024-03-12 08:33:00
Due to the effects of the low pressure system accompanying the front, atmospheric conditions have become extremely unstable in western Japan, and heavy rain is falling in Shikoku. The area of ​​rain will then spread eastward, and extremely strong winds and high waves are expected to continue on the Pacific side of eastern Japan and Tohoku from now until the 13th.The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of strong winds and high waves, causing landslides and low-lying areas. We urge you to be careful about flooding.

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Saitama City house burnt down; unable to contact couple in their 80s

2024-03-12 07:36:00
Early on the 12th, a fire destroyed a house in Kita Ward, Saitama City, and the man in his 80s and his wife who lived in the house could not be contacted, and the police and fire department are investigating the details of the situation.

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Two people dead in Kagoshima house fire. Could be a couple in their 80s living in this house.

2024-03-12 07:23:00
In the early hours of the 12th, a fire destroyed a house in Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the bodies of two people were found in the ruins. Police suspect the deceased to be a couple in their 80s who lived in the house, and are currently working to confirm the identity of the bodies.

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Did an active fault slip move on the northeast side of the Noto Peninsula? Government Earthquake Investigation Committee

2024-03-12 07:17:00
Regarding the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the government's Earthquake Investigation Committee has summarized its assessment results that it is highly likely that the earthquake caused active faults in the ocean to shift, not only on the northwest side of the Noto Peninsula, but also on the northeast side.

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Administrative guidance given to Saitama Red Cross Hospital, forced psychiatric hospitalization not done properly

2024-03-12 06:21:00
In the psychiatric ward of Saitama Red Cross Hospital in Saitama City, inappropriate cases have been confirmed, such as a doctor not conducting a diagnosis that is required when a patient is forced to be hospitalized, and the city is concerned that this could lead to human rights violations. It has been learned that the government has issued administrative guidance requesting correction.

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IAEA Director-General visits Japan today and inspects Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant for the first time after releasing treated water

2024-03-12 06:17:00
IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Director-General Grossi will be visiting Japan from the 12th, touring the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and other activities. The Japanese government, with the involvement of the IAEA, will seek understanding both domestically and internationally regarding the safety of releasing treated water, and will persistently urge China and other countries to immediately lift the import ban on Japanese marine products.

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The head of the organized crime group Kudo-kai receives a second trial today in four cases of attacks on civilians.

2024-03-12 05:49:00
On the 12th, the Fukuoka High Court in the second trial sentenced the head of the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous organized crime group in Kitakyushu City, to death in the first trial after being charged with murder and other crimes in four cases in which he attacked citizens. I will pass the verdict. In the absence of direct evidence, it will be interesting to see whether the trial court's decision, which acknowledged that the top executives were involved as the masterminds, will be upheld.

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