Social News(2024/03/28)
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "red yeast rice" issue: Hospital where two people were admitted holds press conference
2024-03-28 23:47:00
In Shizuoka, two people who ingested the recalled products were temporarily hospitalized in Shizuoka, following an issue in which people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease. A hospital in the prefecture held a press conference and revealed symptoms such as nausea and the situation in which renal dysfunction was confirmed.
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Osaka male university student threatened to fall to death from building; two junior high school students sent to family court
2024-03-28 23:39:00
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.The Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office has detained a 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy. The case was sent to family court on the grounds that there was misconduct that amounted to death.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will once again visit areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in mid-April
2024-03-28 21:47:00
The Imperial Household Agency revealed that when Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited the disaster-stricken area in Ishikawa Prefecture last week, they got an aerial view of the Noto Peninsula's coastline, which had been completely changed by the earthquake. According to sources, arrangements are being made for Their Majesties to once again visit the disaster-affected areas of the Noto Peninsula in mid-April and visit the people affected by the disaster.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red yeast rice" issue: 4 people found dead after ingesting the product; impact expands
2024-03-28 21:36:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A university hospital doctor who has treated multiple hospitalized patients regarding this issue gave an exclusive interview to NHK. According to doctors, between November of last year and last month, before the problem became clear, two women, one in her 70s and the other in her 50s, had symptoms such as foamy urine and abnormalities in kidney function were discovered during medical examinations. He was admitted to this hospital because of something like this. None of the three had any chronic illness, including kidney disease, but their kidney function was declining. *The article includes an interview with the doctor who examined the patient, as well as a list of products that are subject to recall.
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[Video/Details] Takarazuka Revue 25-year-old troupe member dies after admitting to power harassment and apologizing
2024-03-28 21:25:00
A 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue died, and the bereaved family is demanding an apology and compensation from the troupe, claiming that the cause was power harassment from an upperclassman, and the bereaved family's lawyer held a press conference on the 28th. It was revealed that the opera company acknowledged that there had been power harassment, which had not been confirmed in the investigation report from November last year, and had apologized to the bereaved family.
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Ishikawa Komatsu evacuee couple registers for “rideshare” service begins
2024-03-28 21:20:00
In Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a couple affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and evacuated have registered and started operating a ``ride share'' service in which regular drivers transport people for a fee.
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Business organization hit by cyber attack “Possibility of information leak cannot be denied”
2024-03-28 21:09:00
In January this year, the Saitama Prefectural Health Promotion Corporation's system that stores the personal information of 940,000 people, such as X-ray images from health checkups, was attacked by a ransomware cyber attack, and the corporation suffered a data leak. Although it could not be confirmed, the results of the investigation revealed that the possibility of information leakage cannot be ruled out.
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Northern and eastern Japan warned of strong winds and high waves on the 29th; atmospheric instability in some places
2024-03-28 20:18:00
Due to the developing and advancing low pressure system, extremely strong winds are expected to blow in northern and eastern Japan into the 29th, causing severe turbulence at sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be wary of strong winds and high waves. Until the 29th, the atmospheric conditions are expected to become very unstable and the weather will be rough, especially on the Pacific side of eastern Japan, and people will need to be careful of landslides, lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other gusts of wind.
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Yokohama District Public Prosecutors Office does not indict two YouTubers and others for “private arrest”
2024-03-28 20:07:00
The Yokohama District Public Prosecutors Office has decided against indicting two self-proclaimed YouTubers who were arrested on suspicion of attempted extortion for attempting to extort money from a company employee who had been arrested under the guise of ``private arrest.''
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Gunma prefecture governor plans to meet with South Korean ambassador to remove memorial monument for Korean workers
2024-03-28 20:04:00
Governor Yamamoto received a request for a meeting from South Korea's ambassador to Japan this month regarding the prefecture's removal in January of this year of a memorial monument for Korean workers mobilized during the war that was located in a prefectural park in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. There was an idea to respond to this.
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Kagoshima Isa solar power generation facility explosion and fire confirmed fire extinguished and verification underway
2024-03-28 19:42:00
On the night of the 27th, an explosion occurred at a solar power generation facility in Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture, after smoke came out from a building containing electricity storage equipment, injuring four firefighters.The fire was extinguished just after 2:30 p.m. on the 28th. Confirmed. After ensuring safety, the police and fire department will conduct verification work to investigate the cause of the fire and explosion in detail.
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[Video/Details] Takarazuka Revue 25-year-old troupe member dies after admitting to power harassment and apologizing
2024-03-28 19:40:00
A 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue died, and the bereaved family is demanding an apology and compensation from the troupe, claiming that the cause was power harassment from an upperclassman, and the bereaved family's lawyer held a press conference on the 28th. It was revealed that the opera company acknowledged that there had been power harassment, which had not been confirmed in the investigation report from November last year, and had apologized to the bereaved family.
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Laws related to tax reform for the new fiscal year, including fixed tax reductions, passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councilors.
2024-03-28 19:30:00
A law related to the tax reform for the new fiscal year 2024, which includes a fixed tax reduction of 40,000 yen per person and an expansion of the "wage increase tax system" to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises to raise wages, was passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Councilors. Did.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red yeast rice" issue: 4 people found dead after ingesting the product; impact expands
2024-03-28 19:27:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A university hospital doctor who has treated multiple hospitalized patients regarding this issue gave an exclusive interview to NHK. According to doctors, between November of last year and last month, before the problem became clear, two women, one in her 70s and the other in her 50s, had symptoms such as foamy urine and abnormalities in kidney function were discovered during medical examinations. He was admitted to this hospital because of something like this. None of the three had any chronic illness, including kidney disease, but their kidney function was declining. *The article includes an interview with the doctor who examined the patient, as well as a list of products that are subject to recall.
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Tokyo Ueno Precious Metals Store Robbery: Two arrested persons not indicted Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office
2024-03-28 19:19:00
Last May, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office decided not to prosecute two men in their 30s who were arrested for breaking into a jewelry store in Ueno, Tokyo and stealing necklaces and other items worth 55 million yen.
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Ishikawa Prefecture outlines “recovery plan”
2024-03-28 19:04:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has laid out the outline of its ``recovery plan'' for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which calls for building a disaster-resistant region and focusing on rebuilding traditional crafts and the tourism industry to further enhance Noto's appeal.
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“Move your body and take care of your mind for children affected by the disaster” event held at Ishikawa Nanao
2024-03-28 19:01:00
An event was held in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to encourage children who had suffered hardships from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake to exercise freely by playing ball and other activities, which would lead to mental health care.
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Ibaraki Ushiku - Mito District Prosecutor's Office does not indict son arrested in connection with couple's death
2024-03-28 18:56:00
On the 28th, prosecutors decided not to indict a 40-year-old son who was arrested for murdering his parents and stealing their money at their home in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture last November.
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“Reasonable accommodation” for people with disabilities will be mandatory for private businesses from April
2024-03-28 18:55:00
The revised Act on Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities went into effect on April 1st, and private businesses will be required to provide reasonable accommodations in response to the requests of people with disabilities.In response, companies in Tokyo will On the 28th, a training session was held to learn how to interact with people with disabilities.
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"Wajima lacquerware" workshop affected by the disaster Even after restarting production, craftsmen are unable to return from their evacuation sites Ishikawa
2024-03-28 18:54:00
``Nushi-ya'', which has been in business for over 200 years and manufactures and sells Wajima lacquerware, was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and is gradually restarting production. However, there are many craftsmen who are unable to return from their evacuation sites, and the president of this lacquer shop says, ``I hope they can find new housing and other construction work quickly so they can return to Wajima as soon as possible.''
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "red yeast rice" issue: Doctor who examined multiple patients responds to interview
2024-03-28 18:53:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A university hospital doctor who has treated multiple hospitalized patients regarding this issue gave an exclusive interview to NHK. According to doctors, between November of last year and last month, before the problem became clear, two women, one in her 70s and the other in her 50s, had symptoms such as foamy urine and abnormalities in kidney function were discovered during medical examinations. He was admitted to this hospital because of something like this. None of the three had any chronic illness, including kidney disease, but their kidney function was declining. *A list of products subject to recall is summarized at the end of the article.
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[Video/Details] Takarazuka Revue 25-year-old troupe member dies after admitting to power harassment and apologizing
2024-03-28 18:27:00
A 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue died, and the bereaved family is demanding an apology and compensation from the troupe, claiming that the cause was power harassment from an upperclassman, and the bereaved family's lawyer held a press conference on the 28th. It was revealed that the opera company acknowledged that there had been power harassment, which had not been confirmed in the investigation report from November last year, and had apologized to the bereaved family.
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Princess Aiko is involved in volunteer development and training at the Japanese Red Cross Society.
2024-03-28 18:22:00
The Imperial Household Agency announced that Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, will be working at the Japanese Red Cross Society, where she works, training and training volunteers.
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Clothes remodeling shop reopens after the disaster, but orders for alterations to uniforms have decreased significantly Ishikawa
2024-03-28 18:19:00
A clothing remodeling shop in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, was damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, but reopened this month. Meanwhile, with some children evacuating outside the city, orders for uniform alterations have decreased significantly.
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Toyama: Sexual assault of female acquaintance sentenced to 7 years in prison confirmed by Supreme Court
2024-03-28 18:11:00
The Supreme Court ruled on the 28th for a defendant who was accused of sexually assaulting and injuring a female acquaintance at a hotel in Toyama City four years ago, and who was acquitted in the first trial and later found guilty in the second trial. The decision was made to dismiss the defendant's appeal, and the sentence of seven years in prison was finalized.
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[Live] Takarazuka Revue 25-year-old troupe member dies, admits to power harassment and apologizes
2024-03-28 18:09:00
A 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue died, and the bereaved family is demanding an apology and compensation from the troupe, claiming that the cause was power harassment from an upperclassman, and the bereaved family's lawyer held a press conference on the 28th. It was revealed that the opera company acknowledged that there had been power harassment, which had not been confirmed in the investigation report from November last year, and had apologized to the bereaved family. *Both the bereaved family's lawyer and the opera company held press conferences to explain the details.
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Manufacturer of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red Yeast Choleste Help” “No problems with management”
2024-03-28 17:42:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A health food and pharmaceutical manufacturer in Gifu City that was commissioned by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical to manufacture Red Yeast Choleste Help processed the raw materials supplied by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical into tablets according to the procedure manual, and was also responsible for sanitary and quality issues. We ensure that there is no chance of contamination. In addition, the health hazards are concentrated among people who ate food manufactured after September last year, but it is said that the manufacturing method has not changed significantly since then. *A list of products subject to recall is summarized at the end of the article.
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Hitoshi Matsumoto, Weekly Bunshun publisher, etc. Trial begins at Tokyo District Court
2024-03-28 17:38:00
A lawsuit has begun in which Hitoshi Matsumoto of the popular comedy duo "Downtown" is seeking compensation for damage to his reputation due to an article in Weekly Bunshun that published the testimony of a woman who claimed to have been sexually assaulted. The publisher took the stance of fully contesting the story, saying, ``We have conducted multiple interviews and are confident that it is true.''
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[Live] Takarazuka Revue 25-year-old troupe member dies, admits to power harassment and apologizes
2024-03-28 17:16:00
A 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue died, and the bereaved family is demanding an apology and compensation from the troupe, claiming that the cause was power harassment from an upperclassman, and the bereaved family's lawyer held a press conference on the 28th. It was revealed that the opera company acknowledged that there had been power harassment, which had not been confirmed in the investigation report from November last year, and had apologized to the bereaved family. *Both the bereaved family's lawyer and the opera company held press conferences to explain the details.
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From 29th to 31st: Yellow dust expected to arrive. Be careful over a wide area of western and northern Japan.
2024-03-28 17:02:00
From tomorrow the 29th to Sunday the 31st, yellow dust is expected to fly over a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution.
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Manufacturer of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red Yeast Choleste Help” “No problems with management”
2024-03-28 16:57:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A health food and pharmaceutical manufacturer in Gifu City that was commissioned by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical to manufacture Red Yeast Choleste Help processed the raw materials supplied by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical into tablets according to the procedure manual, and was also responsible for sanitary and quality issues. We ensure that there is no chance of contamination. In addition, the health hazards are concentrated among people who ate food manufactured after September last year, but it is said that the manufacturing method has not changed significantly since then. *A list of products subject to recall is summarized at the end of the article.
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Elementary school student commits suicide after complaining of being bullied; parents request Machida city to re-investigate
2024-03-28 16:33:00
After an elementary school girl in Tokyo's Machida city committed suicide after complaining that she had been bullied, the girl's parents revealed that the report was released in February by the city's investigation committee, which investigated the school's response to the incident. They requested the city to re-investigate the certification, claiming that the investigation into the certification was insufficient.
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Improvement of freelance working environment: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare study committee aims to improve work environment for freelancers
2024-03-28 16:31:00
In an effort to improve the working environment for freelancers, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will give necessary consideration to companies that order work from freelancers, such as switching to online work so that they can balance work with childcare or nursing care. We have decided on a policy that requires this.
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Cherry blossom blooming in Tokyo did not meet standards and was postponed until tomorrow
2024-03-28 16:28:00
Although cherry blossoms are finally starting to bloom in Tokyo, where cherry blossoms are blooming later than originally expected, they did not reach the standard for blooming and were postponed until the 29th.
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Narita Airport opens a dedicated website to promote jobs in order to secure human resources
2024-03-28 16:22:00
In response to the serious labor shortage at Narita Airport, the airport company has set up a dedicated website to promote airport jobs to people looking for work.
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[Live] Takarazuka Revue troupe member dies, admits to power harassment and apologizes
2024-03-28 16:16:00
A 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue died, and the bereaved family is demanding an apology and compensation from the troupe, claiming that the cause was power harassment from an upperclassman, and the bereaved family's lawyer held a press conference on the 28th. It was revealed that the opera company acknowledged that there had been power harassment, which had not been confirmed in the investigation report from November last year, and had apologized to the bereaved family. *Both the bereaved family's lawyer and the opera company held press conferences to explain the details.
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Manufacturer of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red Yeast Choleste Help” “No problems with management”
2024-03-28 16:15:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A health food and pharmaceutical manufacturer in Gifu City that was commissioned by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical to manufacture Red Yeast Choleste Help processed the raw materials supplied by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical into tablets according to the procedure manual, and was also responsible for sanitary and quality issues. We ensure that there is no chance of contamination. In addition, the health hazards are concentrated among people who ate food manufactured after September last year, but it is said that the manufacturing method has not changed significantly since then. *A list of products subject to recall is summarized at the end of the article.
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Exhibition of sea creatures related to spring at Mie Aquarium
2024-03-28 15:58:00
An exhibition is being held at an aquarium in Toba City, Mie Prefecture, featuring sea creatures associated with spring, including the Sakuradai, which looks like cherry blossom petals dancing as it swims.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Red Yeast Issue: Prime Minister ``Considering all possible measures if necessary''
2024-03-28 15:12:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. At the House of Councilors Budget Committee, Prime Minister Kishida was asked to take measures to prevent recurrence, saying, ``After identifying the cause, the government will consider what measures are necessary to prevent recurrence.'' We must consider all possible measures if necessary.'' *A list of products subject to recall is summarized at the end of the article.
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[Live schedule] Takarazuka Revue troupe member dies, bereaved family, troupe press conference
2024-03-28 15:08:00
A 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue died, and the bereaved family is demanding an apology and compensation from the troupe, claiming that the cause was power harassment from an upperclassman.The bereaved family and the troupe have reached an agreement. This was revealed through interviews with those involved. *Both the bereaved family's lawyer and the opera company will hold a press conference from 4pm on the 28th to explain the details.
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ICPO arranges international arrangements including former representatives of “Toke Match”
2024-03-28 15:06:00
Investigators have learned that former representatives of the company who left the country have been placed on an international wanted list in connection with a case in which a watch entrusted to a company operating the luxury watch sharing service ``Toke Match'' was sold without permission. I got it.
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Tokyo school counselor submits request for removal of upper limit on reappointment
2024-03-28 15:06:00
A school counselor in Tokyo, whose employment was terminated due to a cap on reappointment, has submitted a request to the government asking for the cap to be lifted in order to provide continued support for children.
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The Democratic Party of Japan reports the party's thoughts to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on the ideal form of stable succession to the Imperial Throne
2024-03-28 14:55:00
Regarding stable succession to the Imperial Throne, the Democratic Party of Japan is a party that calls for the implementation of concrete systems as soon as possible regarding the idea that female members of the imperial family should remain in the imperial family after marriage and the idea that male lineage males from former imperial families could be adopted. I reported my thoughts to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Nukaga.
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Downtown Hitoshi Matsumoto Publisher of Weekly Bunshun, etc. Trial begins
2024-03-28 14:45:00
A lawsuit has begun in which Hitoshi Matsumoto of the popular comedy duo "Downtown" is seeking compensation for damage to his reputation due to an article in Weekly Bunshun that published the testimony of a woman who claimed to have been sexually assaulted. The publisher took the stance of fully contesting the story, saying, ``We have conducted multiple interviews and are confident that it is true.''
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Red Yeast Issue: Prime Minister ``Considering all possible measures if necessary''
2024-03-28 14:08:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. At the House of Councilors Budget Committee, Prime Minister Kishida was asked to take measures to prevent recurrence, saying, ``After identifying the cause, the government will consider what measures are necessary to prevent recurrence.'' We must consider all possible measures if necessary.'' *A list of products subject to recall is summarized at the end of the article.
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Takarazuka Revue 25-year-old troupe member dies; bereaved family and troupe reach agreement
2024-03-28 13:32:00
A 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue died, and the bereaved family is demanding an apology and compensation from the troupe, claiming that the cause was power harassment from an upperclassman.The bereaved family and the troupe have reached an agreement. This was revealed through interviews with those involved.
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“Wearing earphones, didn’t you notice the train approaching?” Fatal accident at Saga railroad crossing
2024-03-28 13:04:00
Last July, a man who appeared to be running at a railroad crossing in Ogi City, Saga Prefecture, was hit by a train and died, and the National Transportation Safety Board found that the man was wearing earphones. An investigation report has been released stating that the driver may not have noticed the train approaching.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Red Yeast Issue: Prime Minister ``Considering all possible measures if necessary''
2024-03-28 13:03:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. At the House of Councilors Budget Committee, Prime Minister Kishida was asked to take measures to prevent recurrence, saying, ``After identifying the cause, the government will consider what measures are necessary to prevent recurrence.'' We must consider all possible measures if necessary.''
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U.S. bridge collapse accident “It is expected to take 1 to 2 years to determine the cause” Japan Transportation Safety Board
2024-03-28 12:59:00
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which is investigating the accident in which a large ship collided with a bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, in the eastern United States, said it would take one to two years to determine the cause. I did.
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Explosion at solar power generation facility caused by power storage facility Verification will begin as soon as safety is confirmed
2024-03-28 12:56:00
On the night of the 27th, a fire broke out in a building at a solar power generation facility in Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and four members who were working to extinguish the fire were injured. According to the fire department, the building that exploded was a power storage facility, and there is a risk of electric shock from water spray, so the fire department and police will cut off the power to the power generation facility and will confirm and verify that the fire is extinguished as soon as it is safe to do so. .
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Ishikawa Suzu nursery school remains in temporary care due to lack of water supply due to earthquake
2024-03-28 12:40:00
A nursery school in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is still without water service due to the earthquake, so it will continue to accept children on a "temporary day care" basis starting next month.
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Fishing net recycling company hires secondary evacuated fishermen in Kanazawa
2024-03-28 12:21:00
In an effort to provide work to fishermen who have been evacuated after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a company that recycles unused fishing nets has set up a workshop in Kanazawa City to employ fishermen.
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Northern to eastern Japan: Beware of strong winds tomorrow, be careful of high waves
2024-03-28 12:16:00
Due to the rapidly developing low pressure system, extremely strong winds are expected to blow from northern Japan to eastern Japan into the 29th, and barges are expected to break at sea.The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on guard against strong winds and be careful of high waves.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Red Yeast Issue: Prime Minister ``Considering all possible measures if necessary''
2024-03-28 12:06:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. At the House of Councilors Budget Committee, Prime Minister Kishida was asked to take measures to prevent recurrence, saying, ``After identifying the cause, the government will consider what measures are necessary to prevent recurrence.'' We must consider all possible measures if necessary.''
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Guinean manager arrested for selling fake branded products at apparel store in Harajuku
2024-03-28 11:49:00
A Guinean nationality manager was arrested at an apparel store in Harajuku, Tokyo, for allegedly possessing a fake hoodie from the popular brand Stussy for the purpose of selling. It appears that he was selling counterfeit branded goods to young people who visited Takeshita Street, and the Metropolitan Police Department is warning people to be careful not to become victims.
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Traffic accidents at crosswalks in the past 5 years: “Less than 10% of vehicles were slowed down” National Police Agency
2024-03-28 11:29:00
When the National Police Agency analyzed approximately 2,600 traffic accidents that occurred at crosswalks without traffic lights over the past five years, it was found that less than 10% of cars slowed down before the crosswalk. The National Police Agency has decided to call on drivers to be ``aware of giving priority to pedestrians'' as one of the key points of the spring nationwide traffic safety campaign.
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Two new deaths announced for Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice, bringing the number of deaths to four after ingesting it
2024-03-28 10:52:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause.
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Stalking "inhibition orders" hit record high last year, measures to strengthen measures against perpetrators
2024-03-28 10:51:00
Last year, more than 19,000 consultations and reports about stalking were received by police nationwide, and 1,963 "inhibition orders" were issued forbidding stalking, the highest number ever, according to a National Police Agency summary. got it. We plan to strengthen our countermeasures in the future, including having police officers proactively contact perpetrators.
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Two new deaths announced for Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice, bringing the number of deaths to four after ingesting it
2024-03-28 10:15:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. The bereaved families of both patients have informed us that they died after ingesting Red Yeast Choleste Help and had symptoms suggestive of kidney disease. The company is conducting a detailed investigation as it suspects there is a connection between the product and the death. This brings the number of people known to have died after consuming the product to four.
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Tohoku Shinkansen derailed by an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of over 6. Did the wheels float due to the shaking?
2024-03-28 10:02:00
A year ago, the Tohoku Shinkansen derailed due to an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 6-plus.The National Transportation Safety Board concluded that the derailment was thought to have been caused by the train body shaking and the wheels going over the floating rails. An investigation report has been published. In order to prevent recurrence, it is necessary to further improve the functionality of Shinkansen derailment and deviation prevention measures.
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Students play Tokyo Fine Arts School's school song for a concert at Tokyo University of the Arts
2024-03-28 07:20:00
At Tokyo University of the Arts, which does not yet have a school song, students played the school song of its predecessor, Tokyo Fine Arts School, and performed it at a concert on the night of the 27th.
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Man dies on escalator at JR Mito Station, traces of congestion on upper body
2024-03-28 07:18:00
A 72-year-old man was found collapsed on an escalator at JR Mito Station, and later died.In an interview with investigators, it was learned that there were traces of congestion on the man's upper body. Police believe the jacket was caused by strong force when it was caught in the escalator, and are investigating the incident in detail.
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Two Chinese Coast Guard ships intrude into territorial waters off Senkaku Islands, Okinawa; Japan Coast Guard continues to warn
2024-03-28 06:34:00
Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels have been intruding into Japan's territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture since around 2:30 a.m. on the 28th, and the Japan Coast Guard continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters immediately.
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Takarazuka Revue troupe member dies; results of discussions to be explained at today's press conference
2024-03-28 06:14:00
A 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue died, and the bereaved family alleges power harassment by an upperclassman.The bereaved family and the troupe have reached an agreement regarding the upperclassman's apology to the bereaved family. We are proceeding with final discussions towards this goal. A representative for the bereaved family is scheduled to hold a press conference on the 28th, and is expected to explain the results of the discussions to date.
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“Lack of classrooms” in over 3,300 special needs schools, disrupting classes
2024-03-28 06:07:00
It has been found that over 3,300 special needs schools across the country are experiencing a shortage of classrooms, and that the situation continues to be disrupted due to the inability to secure classrooms, especially in urban areas.
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"It's nothing special, I just want to get back to normal."
2024-03-28 06:03:00
can not sleep. I can not eat. I can't get up. I feel an indescribable sense of despair. This situation continued for about 10 days. During an interview, a woman from Suzu City, who experienced physical and mental illness after the inn she ran was damaged, suddenly said the following. She said: "It's nothing special, I just want to get back to normal. I really wonder if things are going back to normal."
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Hitoshi Matsumoto's lawsuit seeking compensation for damages begins today at Tokyo District Court
2024-03-28 05:54:00
On the 28th, Hitoshi Matsumoto of the popular comedy duo "Downtown" is seeking compensation for damages from the publisher of Weekly Bunshun, which published the testimony of a woman who claimed to have been sexually assaulted, was filed at the Tokyo District Court on the 28th. to start. The publisher is expected to make a full-scale fight.
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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant to apply to install nuclear fuel as early as the middle of next month
2024-03-28 05:36:00
At the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, where debate continues over whether to restart the plant, TEPCO has announced that nuclear fuel will be put into the No. 7 reactor as early as the middle of next month as part of the necessary inspections for the restart. I learned that they have decided to apply to the Nuclear Regulation Authority.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red Koji” Osaka City orders recall of 1 million units; company holds press conference on 29th
2024-03-28 04:41:00
On the 27th, the city of Osaka ordered the company to recall about 1 million products due to a problem in which people who ingested Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's health food containing red yeast rice developed kidney disease. I ordered. The company has been receiving a number of inquiries regarding health hazards, and will hold a press conference on the 29th to explain the latest situation.
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Government to temporarily end electricity and gas bill burden reduction measures for May usage
2024-03-28 00:38:00
It has been learned that the government has entered into final adjustments to temporarily end the measures to reduce the burden of electricity and gas charges, which have been implemented as a measure to combat soaring prices, until the end of May this year. Meanwhile, the government plans to extend subsidies to keep gasoline prices down for the time being.
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