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Electric car F1 “Formula E” to be held for the first time in Japan tomorrow Koto-ku, Tokyo

2024-03-29 21:21:00
The international race "Formula E", also known as F1 for electric cars, will be held for the first time in Japan on the 30th. Prior to this, fans visited the course in Tokyo, took photos, and had fun.

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TEPCO HD's earnings forecast for this fiscal year: Expected to return to profit for the first time in two years

2024-03-29 21:16:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings has announced its earnings forecast for this fiscal year, which had not been set until now, and due to a decline in fuel procurement costs, etc., the final profit will be 247 billion yen, turning the deficit from last year into the black for the first time in two years. revealed the outlook.

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Former Big Motor executive indicted for cutting down roadside trees: “City confirmation not required”

2024-03-29 20:59:00
A former head office executive of the used car sales company Big Motor, who was arrested in connection with an incident in which a roadside tree in front of the Kawasaki store was cut down, was asked by the store manager the day before the tree was cut down if it was necessary to check with the city. Interviews with investigators revealed that he was suspected of giving instructions such as "There's no need. Move now." On the 29th, prosecutors charged the former executive and store manager with criminal damage to property.

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

2024-03-29 20:54:00
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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Number of influenza patients decreased by 3.18 compared to the previous week (per medical institution)

2024-03-29 20:40:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide in the week ending on the 24th of this month was 14.08 per medical institution, a decrease of 3.18 from the previous week.

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Two sales companies arrested on suspicion of false documents for exporting apples, no charges filed, Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office

2024-03-29 20:34:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has decided not to prosecute two employees of an export sales company who were arrested for submitting false documents when exporting apples from Aomori Prefecture to Thailand.

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3-year-old child dies, left behind on school bus, third-party committee says ``Lack of awareness of safety management''

2024-03-29 20:30:00
In September 2022, a 3-year-old girl died from severe heatstroke after being left behind on the school bus at a certified nursery school in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture.A third party from the city has been investigating the cause of the incident. The committee submitted its report to the city. It pointed out that the former director had "a weak awareness and insufficient knowledge of safety management," and called for measures to prevent a recurrence.

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McDonald's voluntary recall of Doraemon toys due to parts coming off

2024-03-29 19:43:00
McDonald's Japan, a major hamburger chain, has announced that it will voluntarily recall set menu toys sold at stores across the country after a problem with parts coming off.

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Electric car F1 “Formula E” to be held for the first time in Japan tomorrow Koto-ku, Tokyo

2024-03-29 19:40:00
The international race "Formula E", also known as F1 for electric cars, will be held for the first time in Japan on the 30th. Prior to this, fans visited the course in Tokyo, took photos, and had fun.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red yeast rice problem "pouberuric acid" confirmed in product lot with health hazards

2024-03-29 19:28:00
Regarding the issue of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease, President Akihiro Kobayashi said at a press conference on the 29th, ``This has caused serious social problems and is causing serious problems.'' I apologize.'' It is highly likely that the raw materials and products manufactured last year contained a substance called ``pouberuric acid,'' which can be produced from blue mold.We will continue to investigate the cause in detail with the cooperation of the government. I am. *The article includes details of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's press conference as well as a list of products that are subject to recall.

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Nagoya City Board of Education: External investigation team reports interim report on money and goods receipt issue

2024-03-29 19:24:00
Regarding the issue in which the Nagoya City Board of Education received money and goods from organizations such as teachers along with a list of teachers to recommend to the school principal, an investigative team made up of outside experts concluded, ``We could not conclude that personnel affairs had been significantly distorted.'' We have compiled an interim report titled ``. On the other hand, the company said it would proceed with further investigation, saying, ``There is a lack of awareness of the issue of whether it might appear as collusion in the eyes of the public, and it is inappropriate.''

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The economic ripple effect of the Osaka/Kansai Expo is approximately 2.9 trillion yen, estimated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

2024-03-29 19:15:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry estimates that the economic ripple effect for the Osaka/Kansai Expo, which will open in April next year, will be approximately 2.9 trillion yen, an increase of 400 billion yen from the previous year, due to an increase in venue construction and operating costs. The calculation was revealed.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red yeast rice problem "pouberuric acid" confirmed in product lot with health hazards

2024-03-29 18:49:00
Regarding the issue of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease, President Akihiro Kobayashi said at a press conference on the 29th, ``This has caused serious social problems and is causing serious problems.'' I apologize.'' It is highly likely that the raw materials and products manufactured last year contained a substance called ``pouberuric acid,'' which can be produced from blue mold.We will continue to investigate the cause in detail with the cooperation of the government. I am. *In the second half of the article, we have compiled a list of products that are subject to recall.

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Average CO2 concentration over the past year hits record high at all observation points in Japan

2024-03-29 18:48:00
The average concentration of carbon dioxide, one of the greenhouse gases that causes global warming, over the past year reached a record high at all observation points in Japan.

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Jetstar “considers punishment for participants without strike notice” union postpones

2024-03-29 18:47:00
The labor union of Jetstar Japan, a low-cost carrier (LCC), has decided to postpone the strike after being told by the company that disciplinary action would be taken against participants who did not notify the scale and duration of the strike at least 48 hours in advance. I made it clear. The union claims this is a violation of the Labor Union Act, while the company says it needs to minimize the impact as a public transportation system.

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Tomorrow Northern and Eastern Japan Beware of high waves, beware of strong winds

2024-03-29 18:45:00
Due to the effects of the developing low pressure system and front, the weather became rough with strong rain and wind during the day, mainly in eastern and northern Japan. Strong winds and high waves are expected to continue in northern and eastern Japan into the 30th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be wary of high waves accompanied by swells and to be careful of strong winds.

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How should you tell your child if you receive a cancer diagnosis?

2024-03-29 18:42:00
Earlier this month, the British royal family announced that Duchess Kate was diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment. "I took the time to reassure them that they were okay," Duchess Kate said of her children in a video message. How would you tell your child if they were diagnosed with cancer?

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Floating mortgage interest rates remain unchanged at 4 out of 5 major banks, lowered at 1 bank

2024-03-29 18:33:00
Five major banks have announced interest rates for variable mortgages that will be applied in April, with four of them leaving the rates unchanged and one lowering them. The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years, but this is because the extent of the hike was limited.

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The cause of the false announcement of seismic intensity 7 was treated as “a series of earthquakes with seismic intensity 7 7 hours ago”

2024-03-29 18:32:00
Late on New Year's Day, when the Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred, the Japan Meteorological Agency erroneously announced that a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture.The Japan Meteorological Agency investigated the cause and found that there was a flaw in the system. An interview with the Japan Meteorological Agency revealed that the earthquake and the magnitude 7 earthquake that occurred approximately seven hours earlier were incorrectly treated as a ``series of earthquakes that occurred in rapid succession.''

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red yeast rice problem "pouberuric acid" confirmed in product lot with health hazards

2024-03-29 18:17:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has investigated the issue of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "red yeast rice" and developed kidney disease, etc. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has confirmed that the company's investigation revealed that blue mold was generated in lots of products that had health hazards. It has been revealed that a substance called ``pouberuric acid'' has been identified. Since it is not known whether it is the causative agent, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to analyze samples from the past three years at the National Institute of Health Sciences to identify the cause. The company's first press conference since the fatal case was reported began in Osaka at 2 p.m. As reports of suspected health hazards increase and the impact spreads, the focus is on how far progress has been made in investigating the cause and recalling the products. In addition to updating the contents of President Kobayashi's press conference from time to time, we also broadcast it live.

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Mito escalator accident cause of death was suffocation due to jacket getting tangled up

2024-03-29 17:57:00
A 72-year-old man was found collapsed on an escalator at JR Mito Station and later died. Police conducted a detailed investigation and found that the man's cause of death was suffocation due to pressure on his chest and abdomen. Ta. Police believe that part of his jacket was caught in the escalator and tightened his body, and will further investigate the circumstances at the time.

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Fukui District Court decides to allow operation of Mihama/Takahama nuclear power plant, rejects resident petition

2024-03-29 17:35:00
The Fukui District Court had asked residents not to operate Kansai Electric Power's Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 and Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 to 4 in Fukui Prefecture, citing the risk of accidents due to aging. The court issued a decision dismissing both requests for provisional injunction.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red yeast rice problem "pouberuric acid" confirmed in product lot with health hazards

2024-03-29 17:13:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has investigated the issue of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "red yeast rice" and developed kidney disease, etc. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has confirmed that the company's investigation revealed that blue mold was generated in lots of products that had health hazards. It has been revealed that a substance called ``pouberuric acid'' has been identified. Since it is not known whether it is the causative agent, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to analyze samples from the past three years at the National Institute of Health Sciences to identify the cause. The company's first press conference since the fatal case was reported began in Osaka at 2 p.m. As reports of suspected health hazards increase and the impact spreads, the focus is on how far progress has been made in investigating the cause and recalling the products. In addition to updating the contents of President Kobayashi's press conference from time to time, we also broadcast it live.

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Ground Self-Defense Force crashed helicopter Flight training for similar aircraft “to resume fully from April 1st”

2024-03-29 16:57:00
Last year, after a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter crashed off the coast of Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture, killing 10 people, the Ground Self-Defense Force, which had suspended flight training with the same type of aircraft with some exceptions, said it had implemented measures to prevent a recurrence. Next Monday, we announced that we will fully reopen from April 1st.

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Experts opposed to geological disposal of nuclear waste attend council meeting for discussion

2024-03-29 16:43:00
An expert who opposes the disposal of the so-called "nuclear waste" generated by nuclear power generation by burying it deep underground attended a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry council and said, ``There is no suitable site in Japan, where there is rapid underground fluctuation.'' ” expressed his opinion. In response, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry explained, ``It is possible to search for a suitable location within Japan.''

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``PFAS'' groundwater survey conducted by the Tokyo metropolitan government with values ​​exceeding the national provisional target in 21 local governments

2024-03-29 16:38:00
A survey of the presence of PFAS, organic fluorine compounds, some of which are considered to be harmful, in underground water throughout Tokyo has been completed, and 21 local governments, or approximately one-third of the total, have detected It turns out that values ​​exceeding the target value were detected.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical red yeast rice issue: government sets up telephone consultation desk

2024-03-29 16:05:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's first press conference since the company reported a fatal case of a health food containing the ingredient red yeast rice began at 2:00 pm in Osaka. As reports of suspected health hazards increase and the impact spreads, the focus is on how far progress has been made in investigating the cause and recalling the products. The government has also set up a telephone consultation desk to respond to inquiries from citizens and businesses. The phone number is 03-3595-2760. We are open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays. In addition to updating the contents of President Kobayashi's press conference from time to time, we also broadcast it live.

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TEPCO Holding Company Employees and Others Unauthorized Viewing of Customer Information “Investigate and take action” Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

2024-03-29 15:58:00
It has been discovered that employees of TEPCO's holding company and others were illegally viewing customer information held by a subsidiary that handles power transmission and distribution, and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito will investigate the circumstances surrounding the unauthorized viewing and take action. I showed my thoughts.

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Fukui District Court decides to allow operation of Mihama/Takahama nuclear power plant, rejects resident petition

2024-03-29 15:53:00
The Fukui District Court had asked residents not to operate Kansai Electric Power's Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 and Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 to 4 in Fukui Prefecture, citing the risk of accidents due to aging. The court issued a decision dismissing both requests for provisional injunction.

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Number of domestic guests in February this year: Approximately 48.15 million people, the highest ever in February

2024-03-29 15:38:00
According to the Japan Tourism Agency, the number of people who stayed at domestic hotels and inns in February this year was approximately 48.15 million people, an increase of 17% from February of the previous year, and the highest number ever for February. The best has been updated.

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Tokyo Bay Aqua Line road closure lifted

2024-03-29 15:15:00
According to the Japan Road Traffic Information Center, due to strong winds, the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line will be closed on the outbound line between Kawasaki Ukishima Junction in Kanagawa Prefecture and Kisarazu Kaneda Interchange in Chiba Prefecture, and on the upstream line in Chiba Prefecture, including the Aqua Line connecting road. The road was closed between Sodegaura Interchange and Kawasaki Ukishima Junction, but the road closure was lifted at 2:50 p.m.

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Cherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo, Japan Meteorological Agency, 5 days later than normal

2024-03-29 15:07:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on the afternoon of the 29th that ``cherry blossoms have bloomed in Tokyo.'' Flowering is 5 days later than normal and 15 days later than last year, making it the slowest since 2013.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical [Broadcasting press conference] “The possibility of formation from mold cannot be denied”

2024-03-29 15:03:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's first press conference since the company reported a fatal case of a health food containing the ingredient red yeast rice began at 2:00 pm in Osaka. As reports of suspected health hazards increase and the impact spreads, the focus is on how far progress has been made in investigating the cause and recalling the products. In addition to updating the contents of President Kobayashi's press conference from time to time, we also broadcast it live.

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Fukui District Court decides to allow operation of Mihama/Takahama nuclear power plant, rejects resident petition

2024-03-29 14:21:00
The Fukui District Court had asked residents not to operate Kansai Electric Power's Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 and Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 to 4 in Fukui Prefecture, citing the risk of accidents due to aging. The court issued a decision dismissing both requests for provisional injunction.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical red yeast rice issue [live broadcast of president's conference] “deeply regretting the delay in publication”

2024-03-29 14:16:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's first press conference since the company reported a fatal case of a health food containing the ingredient red yeast rice began at 2:00 pm in Osaka. As reports of suspected health hazards increase and the impact spreads, the focus is on how far progress has been made in investigating the cause and recalling the products. In addition to updating the contents of President Kobayashi's press conference from time to time, we also broadcast it live.

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“Ride sharing services approved in 8 new regions” Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

2024-03-29 14:14:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will allow ride-sharing services to begin in urban areas starting next month under the management of taxi companies. I made it clear.

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Cherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo, Japan Meteorological Agency, 5 days later than normal

2024-03-29 14:10:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on the afternoon of the 29th that ``cherry blossoms have bloomed in Tokyo.'' According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, five or more Yoshino cherry trees at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward, which is a guide for cherry blossom blooming in Tokyo, were recently seen blooming around 2 p.m. The announcement of cherry blossom blooms in Tokyo was 5 days later than usual, and 15 days later than last year, which was the earliest since statistics began.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism compiles guidelines for car body maintenance businesses due to Big Motor fraud

2024-03-29 14:00:00
In response to the issue of fraudulent insurance claims by used car sales company "Big Motor," the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has ordered businesses that maintain vehicle bodies to record and save images of repaired parts before and after work to prevent a recurrence. We have compiled guidelines to ensure transparency for consumers.

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“Security clearance” bill to set up consultation desks in each ministries and agencies

2024-03-29 13:54:00
Regarding a bill that would limit access to information important to economic security to those whose credibility has been verified by the government, Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi has announced that the government will restrict access to information important to economic security to those whose credibility has been verified. He announced the idea of ​​setting up a point of contact in each ministry and agency where people can consult if they are being treated unfavorably by the government.

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Ishikawa: Parents of kindergarteners evacuated from the city are asking for childcare in Wajima or Suzu, the city is responding

2024-03-29 13:31:00
Wajima City and Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which were heavily damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, surveyed the parents of children who had evacuated outside the city, and found that more than 70% of children in Wajima City and Suzu City will be evacuated from next month of the new school year. It was found that nearly 60% of parents expressed an intention to return to the city and send their child to a child care facility. Some facilities are experiencing a shortage of childcare workers, and the city is taking steps to address the issue.

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Fukui District Court decides to allow operation of Mihama/Takahama nuclear power plant, rejects resident petition

2024-03-29 13:25:00
The Fukui District Court had asked residents not to operate Kansai Electric Power's Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 and Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 to 4 in Fukui Prefecture, citing the risk of accidents due to aging. The court issued a decision dismissing both requests for provisional injunction.

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Metropolitan high school bicycle commuting to school will be required to wear a helmet from the new school year

2024-03-29 13:09:00
It will soon be one year since it became compulsory for everyone who rides a bicycle to wear a helmet. As the low rate of wearing helmets becomes an issue, starting in the new school year, Tokyo metropolitan high schools will require students to wear helmets as a condition for commuting by bicycle.

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Fukui District Court decides to allow operation of Mihama/Takahama nuclear power plant, rejects resident petition

2024-03-29 13:05:00
The Fukui District Court has issued a provisional disposition asking residents not to operate Unit 3 of Kansai Electric Power's Mihama Nuclear Power Plant and Units 1 to 4 of Takahama Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture, citing the risk of accidents due to aging. issued a decision dismissing both claims. In principle, the operation of nuclear power plants is limited to 40 years after the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, but Kansai Electric Power's Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 and Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 have been approved by the Nuclear Regulation Authority. As a result, it has been restarted more than 40 years after it began operation. All eyes were on what kind of judgment the Fukui District Court would make regarding the safety of nuclear power plants.

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“Inheritance registration” will be mandatory from April 1st “People’s cooperation is essential” Justice Minister Koizumi

2024-03-29 12:51:00
In order to solve the problem of land being left unattended without knowing the owner, registration will be required when inheriting land or buildings from the 1st of next month. Minister of Justice Koizumi expressed his intention to broaden his understanding, saying that the cooperation of the people is essential.

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Host re-arrested for illegally arranging female customers to work at sex shop

2024-03-29 12:44:00
In a case in which a host at a host club in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, was arrested for trying to prostitute a female customer in order to collect unpaid food and drink bills, the Metropolitan Police Department has accused her of illegally arranging the woman to work at an adult entertainment shop. , was re-arrested on suspicion of violating the Employment Security Act.

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The “presumption of legitimate status” system will be changed from April 1

2024-03-29 12:35:00
The ``legitimate presumption'' system, which estimates fatherhood based on the timing of pregnancy and childbirth, will change from the 1st of next month, and if you have remarried, even if your child was born within 300 days of your divorce, it will be considered the same as your current husband's child. It will be estimated. Minister of Justice Koizumi expressed his intention to raise awareness of the new system, saying that he wants children to be raised without fear.

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Measures to reduce the burden of electricity and gas charges will be temporarily ended for May usage Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

2024-03-29 12:26:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced that measures to reduce the burden of electricity and gas charges, which have been continued as a measure against soaring prices, will be temporarily ended after May usage ends. Meanwhile, subsidies to keep gasoline prices down will be extended for the time being.

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Northern and eastern Japan warned of high waves, atmospheric instability expected mainly on the Pacific side

2024-03-29 12:21:00
Due to the influence of low pressure systems and fronts that are developing and advancing, rain and winds are increasing mainly in northern and eastern Japan. Extremely strong winds are expected to blow across northern and eastern Japan on the 29th, causing severe turbulence at sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be wary of strong winds, high waves, and landslides.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice issue: 5 people confirmed dead; company to hold afternoon press conference

2024-03-29 12:20:00
Due to the issue of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease, the company announced that one new person had taken Red Yeast Choleste Help before dying. They announced that they had been contacted by the bereaved family. This brings the number of people known to have died after ingesting the product to five, and the company will hold a press conference on the afternoon of the 29th. *A list of products subject to recall is compiled at the end of the article.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice issue: 5 people confirmed dead; company to hold afternoon press conference

2024-03-29 11:53:00
Due to the issue of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease, the company announced that one new person had taken Red Yeast Choleste Help before dying. They announced that they had been contacted by the bereaved family. This brings the number of people known to have died after ingesting the product to five, and the company will hold a press conference on the afternoon of the 29th. *A list of products subject to recall is compiled at the end of the article.

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Metropolitan Police Department searches Tokyo Women's Medical University, etc. on suspicion of special breach of trust

2024-03-29 11:50:00
At Tokyo Women's Medical University in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, the Metropolitan Police Department raided the university headquarters on the 29th on suspicion of paying salaries from the alumni association to employees who were not actually working there.

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Tokyo 23 Wards Consumer Price Index for FY2023 2.7% increase from the previous year

2024-03-29 11:38:00
The average consumer price index for Tokyo's 23 wards for this fiscal year and 2023 is preliminary, and the index excluding fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, has increased by 2.7% from the previous fiscal year. The main factor was food price increases, but the increase was 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous year, which was a record increase.

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Ground Self-Defense Force: Training for similar aircraft to crashed helicopter to resume next week, explanation given to local governments

2024-03-29 11:32:00
Last year, a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter crashed off the coast of Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture, killing 10 people, and the Ground Self-Defense Force is planning to fully resume flight training for the same type of aircraft from next Monday (April 1st). We decided on this and explained it to the relevant local governments.

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Tokaido Shinkansen resumes operation Shin-Fuji-Mishima up line

2024-03-29 11:21:00
According to JR Tokai, the Tokaido Shinkansen had been suspended on the inbound line between Shin-Fuji Station and Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture due to flying objects attached to the overhead wires, but it just resumed operation around 11 a.m. .

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: “North Korea may launch reconnaissance satellite; full efforts for warning and surveillance”

2024-03-29 11:20:00
Regarding South Korean media reports that preparations are underway for the launch of a military reconnaissance satellite at North Korea's satellite launch site, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated that there is a possibility that a launch will be carried out in the future, and that he will do everything in his power to monitor and monitor the situation. He presented his thoughts on the following.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red yeast rice" issue causes 1 new death, bringing the number of deaths to 5

2024-03-29 11:07:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that one new person has died from a problem in which people developed kidney disease after ingesting health foods containing the ingredients of red yeast rice. The family of the man has informed us that he died after ingesting Red Yeast Choleste Help and had symptoms that suggest kidney disease. Although it is not known when the product was used, 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 five. The company is scheduled to hold a press conference on the afternoon of the 29th, and is expected to explain the progress of the investigation so far and the status of product recalls.

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Tokaido Shinkansen Shin-Fuji-Mishima up line operation suspended

2024-03-29 11:02:00
According to JR Tokai, operation of the Tokaido Shinkansen has been suspended from after 10:30 a.m. on the inbound line between Shin-Fuji Station and Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture due to flying objects attached to the overhead wire.

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Lottery to support disaster-stricken areas will go on sale from the 1st of next month

2024-03-29 10:39:00
In order to support the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a lottery ticket whose proceeds will be used to provide financial support to the affected areas will go on sale from the 1st of next month.

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Unemployment rate in February was 2.6%, 0.2 points worse than the previous month.

2024-03-29 10:23:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the national unemployment rate last month was 2.6%, 0.2 points worse than the previous month. This is the first time since July of last year that the unemployment rate has worsened.

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Last year, 21,837 people committed suicide, a decrease of 44 from the previous year, the highest level ever for children and students.

2024-03-29 10:09:00
The number of people who committed suicide last year was 21,837 nationwide, a decrease of 44 people compared to the previous year, but the number of suicides among children and students was 513, the highest level ever.

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Metropolitan Police Department searches Tokyo Women's Medical University on suspicion of special breach of trust

2024-03-29 10:05:00
On the morning of the 29th, the Metropolitan Police Department filed a complaint with the university headquarters on suspicion of special breach of trust due to suspicions that salaries were being paid to employees who were not actually working at Tokyo Women's Medical University's alumni association ``Shiseikai'' in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. It was learned through interviews with investigators that a search had been launched. The Metropolitan Police Department will analyze the seized materials and investigate the details of the incident.

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Evacuation order given to 1,100 households and 1,900 people in Shizuoka, Ito and Tsushima areas

2024-03-29 09:11:00
Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 1,900 people from 1,100 households in the Tsushima district of Ito City at 7:10 a.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. The information is at alert level 4 of the five alert levels, and everyone is urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.

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Tohoku Shinkansen resumes operation Yamagata/Akita Shinkansen also resumes

2024-03-29 09:04:00
According to JR East, due to a power outage that occurred between Omiya Station and Oyama Station before 6 a.m., operation of the Tohoku Shinkansen was suspended from the first train on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Sendai Station. As a result of removing the tree branch that had gotten caught in the road, power was restored and operations resumed at 9 a.m. As a result, the Yamagata Shinkansen and Akita Shinkansen have resumed operation.

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Tokyo 23 Wards Consumer Price Index for FY2023 2.7% increase from the previous year

2024-03-29 08:56:00
The average consumer price index for Tokyo's 23 wards for this fiscal year and 2023 is preliminary, and the index excluding fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, has increased by 2.7% from the previous year. The main factor was the rise in food prices, but the increase was 0.2 points lower than the previous year's record increase rate.

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Tohoku Shinkansen Tokyo-Sendai operation suspended, expected to resume at 9am

2024-03-29 08:44:00
According to JR East, the Tohoku Shinkansen has been suspended from its first train due to a power outage between Omiya Station in Saitama Prefecture and Oyama Station in Tochigi Prefecture. Work is underway to remove objects caught in the power lines, and operations are expected to resume at 9 a.m.

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Effective job openings ratio in February: National average 1.26 times, 0.01 points lower than the previous month

2024-03-29 08:35:00
The national average effective job openings-to-applicants ratio in February was 1.26 times, which was 0.01 points lower than the previous month. In Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the effective job openings-to-applicants ratio decreased from the previous month to 1.41 times.

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Tokyo Bay Aqua Line closed due to strong winds

2024-03-29 08:33:00
According to the Japan Road Traffic Information Center, due to strong winds on the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line, the outbound line runs between Kawasaki Ukishima Junction in Kanagawa Prefecture and Kisarazu Kaneda Interchange in Chiba Prefecture, and the up line runs between Chiba Prefecture, including the Aqua Line connecting road. Traffic has been closed between the Sodegaura Interchange and Kawasaki Ukishima Junction since around 8 a.m.

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Chiba will shoulder all scholarship repayments for university and junior college students hired as teachers

2024-03-29 08:13:00
In an effort to secure talented people to become teachers, the Chiba Prefectural Board of Education has decided to establish a system that will cover all scholarship repayments for university and junior college students hired as teachers. This is the first support system in the country that covers the entire amount.

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Logistics' ``2024 problem'' Promoting placement and efficient transportation Tokyo Metropolitan Government

2024-03-29 08:01:00
As responding to the ``2024 problem'' in logistics becomes an issue, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, together with business operators, will increase momentum toward efficient transportation by promoting ``placed delivery'' and reducing redeliveries. I am planning to do so.

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Event to donate food using Noto ingredients Supporting farmers, fisheries industry, etc.

2024-03-29 07:41:00
An event was held in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture on the night of the 28th, in which dishes made with Noto ingredients were served and a portion of the sales were donated to support farmers, fisheries workers, and others affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Tohoku Shinkansen Tokyo-Sendai operation suspended due to power outage

2024-03-29 07:33:00
According to JR East, the Tohoku Shinkansen has been suspended from its first train due to a power outage between Omiya Station in Saitama Prefecture and Oyama Station in Tochigi Prefecture. There is currently no prospect of resuming operations.

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Tohoku Shinkansen Tokyo-Sendai operation suspended due to power outage

2024-03-29 07:05:00
According to JR East, the Tohoku Shinkansen has been suspended from its first train due to a power outage between Omiya Station in Saitama Prefecture and Oyama Station in Tochigi Prefecture. There is currently no prospect of resuming operations.

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Northern and eastern Japan on alert for strong winds; heavy rain also possible, especially on the Pacific side

2024-03-29 06:57:00
Rain and winds are increasing over a wide area due to the influence of low pressure systems and fronts that are developing and moving forward. On the 29th, extremely strong winds are expected to blow in northern and eastern Japan, causing severe damage at sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency warns of strong winds and high waves, as well as cautioning those on the Pacific coast to avoid landslides and flooding of low-lying land. I'm calling.

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Tokyo Bay Ferry service suspended from first departure due to strong winds

2024-03-29 06:25:00
The Tokyo Bay Ferry, which connects Kurihama Port in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Kanaya Port in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, has been suspended from its first departure due to strong winds. There is currently no prospect of resuming operations.

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Two former Johnny & Associates staff members publicly accused of sexually assaulting their talent

2024-03-29 06:17:00
``SMILE-UP.'', which is providing compensation for damages related to Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, has announced for the first time that two staff members from the former Johnny's agency had sexually assaulted their affiliated talent.

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Takarazuka Revue troupe member dies, admits to power harassment, apologizes, announces measures to prevent recurrence

2024-03-29 06:12:00
A 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue died, and the bereaved family was seeking an apology and compensation. On the 28th, the company acknowledged that power harassment had occurred and apologized to the bereaved family. At the same time, they will announce measures to prevent recurrence, including a review of rehearsal schedules, and the question will be whether they can change the management system that had been left to the workplace.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red yeast rice" problem - urgent analysis to see if it contains unexpected ingredients

2024-03-29 06:05:00
The issue is that people who ingested health foods containing ingredients in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, etc. The company found that unexpected ingredients were contained in the raw materials produced between April and December last year. We are urgently analyzing the possibility that this may have occurred. Since the ingredients are similar to those made from mold, the company is planning to investigate how it occurred.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Nuclear fuel debris construction method to be materialized by the first half of FY2025

2024-03-29 05:45:00
TEPCO has decided to implement a method by the first half of 2025 for the full-scale removal of nuclear fuel debris, which is considered the most difficult task in decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. got it.

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High school baseball Sendai Ikuei practice match against two schools in earthquake-affected areas: Suzu and Wajima

2024-03-29 05:25:00
On the 28th, Sendai Ikuei High School, which has been interacting through baseball, held a practice match with high school baseball teams from Suzu and Wajima cities in Ishikawa Prefecture, both of which were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Provisional disposition of Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 and Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 to 4 to be decided today

2024-03-29 05:20:00
Residents have filed two interim injunctions requesting that Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 and Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 to 4 not be operated in Fukui Prefecture, citing the risk of accidents due to aging. The Fukui District Court will make a decision on the 29th.

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