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Osaka University Hospital apologizes for mixing up two patient samples

2024-03-26 21:52:00
Osaka University Hospital has apologized for mixing up samples from two patients and erroneously informing a patient who did not have cancer that the test result was cancer.

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Discussing methods and challenges for correctly identifying disinformation and fake news

2024-03-26 21:45:00
As the development and use of generative AI rapidly spreads, there is a growing concern that it will be misused for disinformation and fake news, and a symposium was held in Tokyo to discuss methods and issues for correctly assessing information.

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Osaka Towerman cash robbery case: 3 people arrested including 24-year-old man not charged

2024-03-26 21:41:00
Last year, the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office decided not to prosecute three people, including a 24-year-old man who was arrested for stealing approximately 70 million yen in cash from a man who was negotiating business at a tower apartment in Osaka's Naniwa Ward. Eight people have so far been charged with robbery and assault in this case.

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First ruling on crime victim survivor benefits: same-sex partners also eligible: Supreme Court

2024-03-26 21:32:00
Regarding state benefits paid to the families of crime victims, the Supreme Court made the first ruling that ``the victim's same-sex partner is also a common-law marriage and may be eligible.'' There are many provisions, such as pensions, that treat common-law partners in the same way as legally married partners, and this may have an impact on discussions of similar provisions.

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Kajima Construction: Inappropriate expressions by construction personnel Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism instructs construction contractor

2024-03-26 21:27:00
In a residential area in Chofu City, Tokyo, construction workers from Kajima Corporation, who are repairing loose ground during tunnel construction for the Tokyo Outer Ring Road, reported on group chats about residents' conditions using inappropriate language. Regarding the issue, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito announced that he is instructing the East Japan Expressway, which ordered the construction work, to respond in good faith.

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Special fraud case based in the Philippines: Two new people deported and arrested

2024-03-26 21:25:00
In a special fraud case based in the Philippines, two new members were repatriated from the Philippines to Japan and arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of being involved in special fraud.

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Chinese military drone confirmed flying over the Sea of ​​Japan for the first time; Ministry of Defense warns and monitors

2024-03-26 21:09:00
On the 26th, a Chinese military drone was seen flying over the Sea of ​​Japan for the first time. The Ministry of Defense believes that the Chinese military is expanding the flight range of its unmanned aircraft, and continues to monitor and monitor the situation.

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First ruling on crime victim survivor benefits: same-sex partners also eligible: Supreme Court

2024-03-26 20:54:00
Regarding state benefits paid to the families of crime victims, the Supreme Court made the first ruling that ``the victim's same-sex partner is also a common-law marriage and may be eligible.'' There are many provisions, such as pensions, that treat common-law partners in the same way as legally married partners, and this may have an impact on discussions of similar provisions.

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"I didn't think I could make it..." The new sake from the disaster-affected sake brewing company

2024-03-26 20:46:00
``First of all, I didn't think we could make it,'' said the brewer at a sake brewing company in Wajima City, smiling with relief at the taste of the new sake. He borrowed equipment from a sake brewing company in Komatsu City, restarted sake brewing, and celebrated his ``first press.'' The rice used for brewing sake was recovered from the collapsed warehouse.

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Waterslide fatal accident verification committee submits report to town Shimane

2024-03-26 20:21:00
Last year, an independent verification committee found that there was only one staff member watching the slide after two elementary school students collided with it on a water slide at a leisure facility in Onan Town, Shimane Prefecture, resulting in the death of an 8-year-old boy. submitted a report to the town blaming insufficient risk management for the accident.

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Suginami Ward parent and child fatal accident: Mechanic accused of stepping on brakes at the same time indicted

2024-03-26 20:14:00
Last year, in an accident in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, a mother and a first-year elementary school student were hit and killed by a car that had left an auto repair company's store.The mechanic who was driving the car pressed the brake and accelerator at the same time. It was learned through interviews with investigators that there is a suspicion that The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office indicted the mechanic on charges of negligent driving causing death.

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Morning market street in Wajima: Hyacinths grow from the ruins of the fire “For the hope of living”

2024-03-26 20:02:00
A couple who lost their home in a large-scale fire in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake found a hyacinth that their mother had cherished in their burnt-out garden, brought it back to their temporary home, and soaked it in water. bloomed. With no hope of rebuilding their lives, the Karen flowers have become a source of hope for the couple.

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Astronaut Koichi Wakata to retire from JAXA press conference on March 29th

2024-03-26 20:00:00
Astronaut Koichi Wakata, who has completed five spaceflights, the most for a Japanese person, will retire from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) at the end of this month.

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Hiroshima ferry runs aground in shallow water, no injuries near Otorii gate of Itsukushima Shrine

2024-03-26 19:56:00
In the afternoon of the 26th, a ferry sailing off the coast of Miyajima in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture ran aground in shallow water near the Otorii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. According to the operating company, it appears that the vessel was navigating in shallower water than usual, and the Japan Coast Guard is currently investigating the cause.

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Iwao Hakamada's retrial: ``5 items of clothing'' - color of blood stains Defense expert refutes

2024-03-26 19:35:00
In the retrial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of four members of his family in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago, the defense expert was questioned as a witness, and the biggest issue was ``5''. He disputed the prosecution's findings regarding the color of the bloodstains on his clothing.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical "Red yeast rice" 1 person dies due to kidney disease, more than 70 people have been confirmed hospitalized or contacted

2024-03-26 19:14:00
The company revealed that a number of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, and one person died from kidney disease this year. Did. So far, more than 70 people have been confirmed to be hospitalized or have been notified of hospitalization, and the company is calling on people to stop using the affected products and is proceeding with an analysis of the ingredients. Across the country, there is a movement to voluntarily recall products that use red yeast rice as a raw material, and the article includes a list of products that have been voluntarily recalled based on research conducted by NHK.

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Tokyo District Court orders former Unification Church to pay fine

2024-03-26 19:10:00
Regarding the request for a dissolution order to the former Unification Church, the Tokyo District Court pointed out that ``it appears that there have been repeated illegal acts that infringed on the property rights and personal rights of many victims, and there is a suspicion of violation of laws and regulations.'' A decision was made to order the cult to pay a 100,000 yen fine for not responding appropriately to the exercise of its rights.

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Gifu Gero JR Takayama Main Line 3 workers fall into river at construction site, 1 dead

2024-03-26 19:05:00
Three workers fell from a boat into a river at a construction site on the JR Takayama Main Line in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, and one worker was washed away and died. Police are currently investigating the details of the incident, as it was starting to rain at the time.

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JR Geibi Line's first reconstruction council in the country discusses continuation of the line and conversion to buses

2024-03-26 19:04:00
As the JR Geibi Line, which connects Hiroshima and Okayama Prefectures, continues to face difficult business conditions, the first meeting of the Restructuring Council was held in Hiroshima City on the 26th to discuss the continuation of the line and its conversion to buses. This is the first time in the country that a rebuilding council has been held.

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Kudo-kai head sentenced to life imprisonment; prosecutors appeal to Supreme Court, dissatisfied with sentence

2024-03-26 18:56:00
The second trial in Fukuoka revoked the first trial's death sentence and sentenced the head of the organization, who was accused of murder and other crimes, to life imprisonment in four cases in which the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous organized crime group in Kitakyushu City, attacked citizens. Dissatisfied with the High Court's ruling, the prosecution filed an appeal to the Supreme Court on the 26th.

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More than 17,000 people are moving out of their child-rearing generation to the suburbs of Tokyo due to soaring land prices

2024-03-26 18:55:00
As housing prices continue to soar due to rising land prices, there is a continuing movement to ``de-Tokyo'' with people in Tokyo raising children moving to Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba. Over the past year, more than 17,000 people moved out, and the Cabinet Office points out that ``this suggests that people in the child-rearing generation are moving to the suburbs of the Tokyo metropolitan area where housing prices are cheaper.''

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75-year-old woman hit and killed in Toshima Ward, Tokyo; 62-year-old suspect arrested

2024-03-26 18:54:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 62-year-old suspect for allegedly hitting and killing a 75-year-old woman with a car in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, and then fleeing the scene. In response to the investigation, he denied the charges, saying, ``I didn't think I hit anyone.''

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20% of parents will be present at school for children receiving medical care, nursing staff will be assigned

2024-03-26 18:43:00
It has been found that 20% of children in medical care are accompanied by their parents during school activities, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has decided to proceed with the assignment of nursing staff to schools.

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Hiroshima ferry runs aground in shallow water, no injuries near Otorii gate of Itsukushima Shrine

2024-03-26 18:40:00
In the afternoon of the 26th, a ferry sailing off the coast of Miyajima in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture ran aground in shallow water near the Otorii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. The ferry was undergoing a trial run, and there were no injuries to the crew or four members of the operating company.

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Trouble with residents over solar power generation installation; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry recommended to strengthen investigation Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2024-03-26 18:36:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has advised the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, which provides guidance to businesses, to strengthen on-site investigations to prevent troubles, as there have been cases of trouble with local residents in various places over the installation of solar power generation equipment. I issued.

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First ruling on crime victim survivor benefits: same-sex partners also eligible: Supreme Court

2024-03-26 18:23:00
Regarding state benefits paid to the families of crime victims, the Supreme Court made the first ruling that ``the victim's same-sex partner is also a common-law marriage and may be eligible.'' There are many provisions, such as pensions, that treat common-law partners in the same way as legally married partners, and this may have an impact on discussions of similar provisions.

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It took more than two months from the first case report of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red Yeast" to the announcement of the voluntary recall.

2024-03-26 18:22:00
In the case of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice and developed kidney disease, it took more than two months from the first case report to the announcement of a voluntary recall. The company is urgently implementing a voluntary recall and ascertaining the actual health hazards.

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Farewell party for Aki Yashiro, Hiroshi Itsuki, Sachiko Kobayashi and others farewell

2024-03-26 18:22:00
A farewell party was held in Tokyo for singer Aki Yashiro, who was known for hit songs such as ``Ame no Hojo'' and ``Funauta'' and passed away in December last year, and about 1,000 people who had been close friends said their goodbyes. I did.

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Princess Aiko visits Ise Shrine and announces university graduation

2024-03-26 18:11:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, visited Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture on the 26th to announce her graduation from university.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical "Red yeast rice" 1 person dies due to kidney disease, more than 70 people have been confirmed hospitalized or contacted

2024-03-26 18:05:00
The company revealed that a number of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, and one person died from kidney disease this year. Did. So far, more than 70 people have been confirmed to be hospitalized or have been notified of hospitalization, and the company is calling on people to stop using the affected products and is proceeding with an analysis of the ingredients. Across the country, there is a movement to voluntarily recall products that use red yeast rice as a raw material, and the article includes a list of products that have been voluntarily recalled based on research conducted by NHK.

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Metropolitan high school pool diving accident: Tokyo ordered to pay 380 million yen in compensation

2024-03-26 18:01:00
Eight years ago, in a lawsuit in which a third-year student at the time and his family sought compensation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government after he jumped into the pool following the teacher's instructions during a swimming class at a metropolitan high school, the Tokyo District Court ruled that the man had a promising future. The high school student was seriously injured in the accident and will require assistance for the foreseeable future, and ordered the metropolitan government to pay more than 380 million yen.

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Tokyo District Court orders former Unification Church to pay fine

2024-03-26 17:59:00
Regarding the request for an order to disband the former Unification Church, the Tokyo District Court pointed out, ``It appears that illegal acts that violated the property rights and personal rights of many victims were repeated, and there is a suspicion of violation of laws and regulations.'' , issued a decision to fine the cult 100,000 yen for not responding appropriately to the exercise of the right to question. This is the first time that a fine has been ordered for the right to ask questions, and the cult is expected to appeal.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: 3 new deaths confirmed in Ishikawa Prefecture, bringing the total to 244 (March 26)

2024-03-26 17:53:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, three new deaths were confirmed in Wajima City due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, bringing the number of confirmed deaths in Ishikawa Prefecture to 244.

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79 years since U.S. troops landed in the Battle of Okinawa at the end of the Pacific War, bereaved family members pray for peace

2024-03-26 17:52:00
On the 26th, it will be 79 years since the ground battle began in the Battle of Okinawa at the end of the Pacific War. In Zamami Village on the Kerama Islands, where American troops first landed and many residents lost their lives, bereaved families and others offered prayers for peace.

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Free access to the public bath at Noto Fureai Cultural Center Ishikawa Anamizu Town

2024-03-26 17:24:00
In Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the public bath at a prefectural facility has been restored and is now open to those affected by the disaster free of charge.

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Data entry error at JA facility leads to non-payment of payments to producers Moka Tochigi

2024-03-26 17:13:00
The first facility in the country, where multiple JAs can jointly collect and sort vegetables and fruits, has been in operation since this month in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, but about 600 producers have not been paid. It turns out that the situation continues. Since there was an error in data entry, we will proceed with the payment.

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Tokyo District Court orders former Unification Church to pay fine

2024-03-26 17:10:00
Regarding the request for an order to disband the former Unification Church, the Tokyo District Court pointed out, ``It appears that illegal acts that violated the property rights and personal rights of many victims were repeated, and there is a suspicion of violation of laws and regulations.'' , issued a decision to fine the cult 100,000 yen for not responding appropriately to the exercise of the right to question. This is the first time that a fine has been ordered for the right to ask questions, and the cult is expected to appeal.

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology releases new guidelines to prevent fatal accidents at schools

2024-03-26 16:56:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced new guidelines on the 26th in an effort to prevent fatal accidents occurring under school supervision, which are being repeated in various places. The guidelines specify that in addition to fatal accidents, new cases of unconsciousness must be promptly reported to the government, and that the government will advise on investigations and countermeasures as necessary.

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Metropolitan high school pool diving accident: Tokyo ordered to pay 380 million yen in compensation

2024-03-26 16:53:00
Eight years ago, in a lawsuit in which a third-year student at the time and his family sought compensation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government after he jumped into the pool following the teacher's instructions during a swimming class at a metropolitan high school, the Tokyo District Court ruled that the man had a promising future. The high school student was seriously injured in the accident and will require assistance for the foreseeable future, and ordered the metropolitan government to pay more than 380 million yen.

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Astronaut Koichi Wakata to retire from JAXA press conference on March 29th

2024-03-26 16:35:00
Astronaut Koichi Wakata, who has completed five spaceflights, the most for a Japanese person, will retire from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) at the end of this month.

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Wakura Onsen public bath in Nanao, Ishikawa reopens, regular customers enjoy hot springs

2024-03-26 16:32:00
The public bathhouse at Wakura Onsen in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, has reopened, and regular customers are immediately enjoying the hot springs for the first time in a while.

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Off the coast of Miyajima, Hiroshima, a ferry runs aground in shallow water near the Otorii gate of Itsukushima Shrine

2024-03-26 16:30:00
Around 1 p.m. on the 26th, a ferry sailing off the coast of Miyajima in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture ran aground in shallow water near the Otorii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. According to the Hiroshima Coast Guard, there were no passengers on board, and there were no injuries to the crew or four members of the operating company. Additionally, there have been no reports of any flooding or oil spills on the ship so far.

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Real estate consulting company president and others arrested again for allegedly defrauding bank of approximately 270 million yen

2024-03-26 16:04:00
In the case in which the president of a real estate consulting company was arrested for defrauding a bank of loan funds for the purchase of an apartment, the Metropolitan Police Department also conspired with an employee of a newsagent to defraud approximately 270 million yen. He was re-arrested.

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Host club manager arrested on suspicion of supplying alcohol to female high school student will not be prosecuted

2024-03-26 16:00:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has decided not to prosecute the owner of a host club in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, who was arrested last year for supplying alcohol to female high school students.

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Tokyo District Court orders former Unification Church to pay fine

2024-03-26 15:44:00
The Tokyo District Court decided to order the former Unification Church to pay an administrative fine for not responding appropriately to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's exercise of its right to question. This is the first time that a fine has been imposed over the right to ask questions. The church is expected to appeal.

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The word of flowers is “hope” Airy Flora peak shipping season Ishikawa Shiga Town

2024-03-26 15:06:00
In Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, airy flora, which has the flower word of ``hope,'' is now at its peak in a repaired greenhouse.

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Astronaut Furukawa returns home and says, ``My home is Earth'' looking back on his time in space

2024-03-26 14:31:00
This month, astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, who returned to Earth after completing his stay in space, held a press conference, looking back on his stay of about six months, and said with emotion, ``I have come to think of Earth as my home.'' I talked about it.

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SC system If reliability is not recognized and there is a disadvantage, the contract will be terminated Mr. Takaichi

2024-03-26 14:18:00
Regarding a bill that would limit access to information important to economic security to those whose credibility has been confirmed by the government, Minister of Economic Security Takaichi has announced that the government will restrict access to important information to those whose credibility has been confirmed by the government. The company has indicated that it will terminate its contract with the company if it is treated unfavorably.

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Astronaut Koichi Wakata to retire from JAXA press conference on March 29th

2024-03-26 14:08:00
Astronaut Koichi Wakata, who has completed five spaceflights, the most for a Japanese person, will retire from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) at the end of March. According to JAXA, he will hold a press conference on March 29th.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical "Red yeast rice" 1 person died due to kidney disease, information on about 50 new hospitalizations

2024-03-26 13:29:00
The company has revealed that people who consumed health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, and one person died from kidney disease this year. . The company suspects a causal relationship between the product and the death, and is conducting a detailed investigation and calling on people to stop using the affected products. The company also revealed that the consultation center has received approximately 50 new reports of hospitalization. So far, 26 people have been confirmed to be hospitalized. Across the country, there is a movement to voluntarily recall products that use red yeast rice as a raw material, and the article includes a list of products that have been voluntarily recalled based on research conducted by NHK.

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to review response methods in national survey on school refusal

2024-03-26 13:14:00
With nearly 300,000 elementary and junior high school students not attending school, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will review the method of responding to national surveys on school refusal based on schools' perceptions, as there is a difference in the recognition of the factors between children themselves and teachers. I decided.

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Former Yotsuya Otsuka instructor found guilty of secretly filming female students of his student Tokyo District Court

2024-03-26 13:09:00
A former instructor at Yotsuya Otsuka, a major junior high school entrance cram school, was accused of repeatedly taking secret photographs of his female students.The Tokyo District Court gave him a suspended sentence, saying, ``The crime was difficult to detect because he took advantage of his position as an instructor.'' He was sentenced to two years in prison.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical "Red yeast rice" 1 person died due to kidney disease, information on about 50 new hospitalizations

2024-03-26 13:07:00
The company has revealed that people who consumed health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, and one person died from kidney disease this year. . The company suspects a causal relationship between the product and the death, and is conducting a detailed investigation and calling on people to stop using the affected products. The company also revealed that the consultation center has received approximately 50 new reports of hospitalization. So far, 26 people have been confirmed to be hospitalized. Across the country, there is a movement to voluntarily recall products that use red yeast rice as a raw material, and the article includes a list of products that have been voluntarily recalled based on research conducted by NHK.

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Sake brewing company in Wajima resumes sake production with new sake “Hatsushibori” borrowing equipment from Komatsu

2024-03-26 12:55:00
A sake brewing company in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, resumed sake brewing by borrowing equipment from a sake brewing company in Komatsu City that escaped damage, and the first press of new sake was held.

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Rain clouds are forming locally in the Kinki and Tokai regions; heavy rain is feared mainly in the Izu Islands

2024-03-26 12:52:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, atmospheric conditions are becoming extremely unstable, mainly in eastern and western Japan. After this, there is a risk of heavy rain on the Pacific side of eastern Japan, mainly in the Izu Islands, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of landslides and strong winds.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red yeast rice” issue “More than 2 months from first case report to voluntary recall”

2024-03-26 12:47:00
In the case of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice and developed kidney disease, it took more than two months from the first case report to the announcement of a voluntary recall. The company is urgently implementing a voluntary recall and ascertaining the actual health hazards.

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Voluntary recall begins after some insects are found in miso sold by Marukome

2024-03-26 12:33:00
Marukome, a miso manufacturer headquartered in Nagano City, announced that the miso it sold contained some insects that appeared to be cockroaches, and began a voluntary recall of its products.

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Two people die in Kagoshima house burnt down; unable to contact couple in their 70s

2024-03-26 12:06:00
On the morning of the 26th, a fire destroyed a house in Kagoshima City, killing two people. According to the police, they have been unable to contact the couple in their 70s who live in this house, so they are currently investigating.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical "Red Yeast" Information on 1 death due to kidney disease and approximately 50 new hospitalizations

2024-03-26 11:50:00
The company has revealed that people who consumed health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, and one person died from kidney disease this year. . The company suspects a causal relationship between the product and the death, and is conducting a detailed investigation and calling on people to stop using the affected products. The company also revealed that the consultation center has received approximately 50 new reports of hospitalization. So far, 26 people have been confirmed to be hospitalized.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice issue: one person dies from kidney disease after ingesting it; company announcement

2024-03-26 11:16:00
The company has revealed that people who consumed health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, and one person died from kidney disease this year. . The company suspects a causal relationship between the product and the death, and is conducting a detailed investigation and calling on people to stop using the affected products.

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303 people were recognized as refugees last year, the highest number since statistics began, Immigration Services Agency

2024-03-26 10:29:00
Last year, 303 people were recognized as refugees in Japan, including those who fled from unstable situations in Afghanistan and Myanmar, the highest number since statistics began.

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JR Joban Line local train service resumes operation, temporarily suspended due to car door problem

2024-03-26 09:12:00
The JR Joban Line's local trains were suspended on the up and down lines between Ayase and Matsudo stations due to vehicle inspections, but operations resumed around 8:40 a.m.

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Vietnamese suspect arrested for allegedly stabbing his housemate to death with a kitchen knife; charges denied

2024-03-26 08:50:00
On the night of the 25th, a 30-year-old Vietnamese man was stabbed in the back with a kitchen knife in an apartment in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture, and was later confirmed dead. Police suspect the 24-year-old Vietnamese suspect, who lived with him, of attempted murder. I was arrested. He has denied the charges in response to police investigation.

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Pacific side of eastern Japan and western Japan: Extremely heavy rain possible; be on alert for disaster

2024-03-26 08:42:00
Heavy rain has been falling over a wide area since the morning of the 26th due to the influence of a front and low pressure. After this, there is a risk of extremely heavy rain falling mainly on the Pacific side of eastern Japan and western Japan, so vigilance is needed for landslides.

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JR Joban Line local train service suspended; Ayase-Matsudo up and down lines door problem

2024-03-26 08:39:00
JR Joban Line local trains have been suspended from around 8:10 a.m. on the up and down lines between Ayase Station and Matsudo Station due to a problem that prevented the doors of trains arriving at Matsudo Station in Chiba Prefecture from opening. Masu. JR East is asking people to pay close attention to future service information, as there is no prospect of resuming operations.

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“Bringing smiles to the children affected by the disaster” Flower planting class Toyama

2024-03-26 07:24:00
A flower planting class was held in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, to bring smiles to children affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red yeast rice” issue “More than 2 months from first case report to voluntary recall”

2024-03-26 05:13:00
In the case of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice and developed kidney disease, it took more than two months from the first case report to the announcement of a voluntary recall. The company is urgently implementing a voluntary recall and ascertaining the actual health hazards.

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26 people hospitalized after ingesting Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Red Yeast

2024-03-26 01:42:00
On the 25th, the company announced that 20 people had been hospitalized due to a problem in which people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease. Did. A total of 26 people were confirmed to be hospitalized due to this issue. On the other hand, Dr. Rei Shibata, a specially appointed professor at Nagoya University and a general internal medicine specialist, urges consumers to remain calm, saying, ``Red yeast rice itself is by no means a bad thing.'' *At the end of the article, we describe the health consultation desk that Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has set up for people who feel unwell.

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