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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan leaves over 600 people stranded near Taroko Valley, 2 Japanese rescued

2024-04-05 22:24:00
The earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd killed 10 people and left more than 600 stranded in Hualien County, near the epicenter, due to landslides and falling rocks. As a result of rescue efforts by firefighters and others, two Japanese women and others who were stranded near the tourist spot Taroko Gorge were rescued.

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Ehime nursery school apologizes for apple choking incident during school lunch and announces measures to prevent recurrence

2024-04-05 22:03:00
Last year, the nursery school held a press conference on the 5th regarding an incident at a nursery school in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, in which an 8-month-old boy choked on an apple from his school lunch and became unconscious. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience," and announced measures to prevent it from happening again.

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Hyogo Prefectural Police applies “plea bargaining” for the first time in a police investigation case

2024-04-05 21:58:00
In a fraud case in which Hyogo Prefectural Police arrested employees of a tax accountant corporation, interviews with people involved in the investigation revealed that a ``plea bargain'' was applied to reduce criminal penalties in return for cooperation in the investigation. This appears to be the first time that a plea bargain has been applied in a case investigated by the police.

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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan leaves 600 people stranded near Taroko Valley, 2 Japanese rescued

2024-04-05 21:21:00
The earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd killed 10 people and left about 600 people stranded in Hualien County, near the epicenter, due to landslides and falling rocks. As a result of rescue efforts by firefighters and others, two Japanese women and others who were stranded near the tourist spot Taroko Gorge were rescued.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red yeast rice” issue: 196 people hospitalized (as of April 4th) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2024-04-05 21:18:00
As of the 4th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has reported that a total of 196 people had been hospitalized due to a problem in which people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney diseases. It was announced that this was revealed in a report from a pharmaceutical company.

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173 companies supplied with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red Yeast" No reports of health damage by deadline

2024-04-05 21:03:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has received information about health hazards from companies that purchased Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice due to the issue of people who ingested health foods containing the ingredients of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease. They requested a self-inspection to see if there were any products in question, but by the report deadline of the 5th, they announced that there had been no reports of the products in question.

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Saitama Gyoda 5-vehicle collision 4 people transported, including a woman in her 40s who died

2024-04-05 20:59:00
On the afternoon of the 5th, there was an accident involving five cars in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, and four people were taken to the hospital, including a woman in her 40s who died.

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Exhibition of works by a former elementary school teacher with an incurable disease “I want to convey the importance of not giving up” Tokyo

2024-04-05 20:47:00
An exhibition of paper clay works created by a former elementary school teacher who is battling muscular dystrophy, an incurable progressive disease that causes muscle atrophy throughout the body, is being held in Hino City, Tokyo. This event was opened by Kazuya Uchida, a former elementary school teacher living in Hino City, who hopes to convey to children the importance of not giving up through an exhibition of paper clay works that he worked hard to create while battling muscular dystrophy.

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Police mountain rescue team conducts training ahead of spring climbing season Ogano Town, Saitama

2024-04-05 20:45:00
Ahead of the full-scale spring mountain climbing season, a police mountain rescue team conducted a training exercise to rescue people in distress in Ogano Town, Saitama Prefecture.

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Chiba Ichihara City Council recommends former chairperson resign as member, admits harassment

2024-04-05 20:44:00
At the Ichihara City Council in Chiba Prefecture, a political ethics review committee was held to find out that the former chairperson had engaged in inappropriate behavior towards a female council member, such as holding her hand. We have compiled a corresponding report. The previous chairman has indicated that he will not comply with the recommendations even if they are made, citing ``the facts are not clear.''

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Volunteers pick pear blossoms in Chiba as pollen cannot be imported due to fire blight

2024-04-05 20:43:00
A disease called ``fire blight'' that affects pear trees and other plants has occurred in China, and pollen imports have been suspended, so Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, where pears are a specialty, has decided to collect pollen themselves. Volunteers gathered through public recruitment helped pick the flowers.

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Demonstration experiment begins on the 17th to introduce "ride sharing" in Miura, Kanagawa

2024-04-05 20:37:00
On April 17, Kanagawa Prefecture will conduct a demonstration experiment to understand local needs in preparation for the introduction of "ride sharing" in Miura City, where ordinary drivers use their own cars to transport people for a fee. announced that it would start from.

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Nankai Trough mega-earthquake evaluation study group “No particular changes observed”

2024-04-05 20:34:00
A regular study meeting was held to assess the possibility of a huge earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough, and the conclusion was that no particular changes have been observed.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red Yeast Choleste Help" raw material manufacturing factory: No GMP certification

2024-04-05 20:33:00
Regarding Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Red Yeast Choleste Help, which caused kidney disease in people who ingested it, the factory in Osaka that manufactured the raw material had to undergo proper quality control, which is recommended by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Food safety experts point out that the company's basic stance was not to put safety first.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red Yeast Choleste Help" raw material manufacturing factory: No GMP certification

2024-04-05 19:29:00
Regarding Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Red Yeast Choleste Help, which caused kidney disease in people who ingested it, the factory in Osaka that manufactured the raw material had to undergo proper quality control, which is recommended by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Food safety experts point out that the company's basic stance was not to put safety first.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red yeast rice” issue: 196 people hospitalized (as of April 4th) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2024-04-05 19:22:00
As of the 4th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that a total of 196 people had been hospitalized due to an issue in which people who consumed health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney diseases. It was announced that this was revealed in a report from

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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan 634 people stranded near Taroko Valley, 2 Japanese rescued

2024-04-05 19:19:00
The earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd killed 10 people and left more than 600 stranded in Hualien County, near the epicenter, due to landslides and falling rocks. As a result of rescue efforts by firefighters and others, two Japanese women and others who were stranded near the tourist spot Taroko Gorge were rescued.

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Takuya Yokota: “Make sure to bring up the abduction issue” at the Japan-U.S. summit meeting

2024-04-05 18:57:00
Takuya Yokota, the younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea, and the representative of the Victim's Family Association, held a press conference in Tokyo and said about the Japan-U.S. summit to be held next week, ``We will definitely raise the abduction issue, and until the issue is resolved, North Korea will I would like the leaders to promise that sanctions against North Korea will never be eased."

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173 companies supplied with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red Yeast" No reports of health damage by deadline

2024-04-05 18:47:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has received information about health hazards from companies that purchased Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice due to the issue of people who ingested health foods containing the ingredients of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease. Although we requested a self-inspection of the products, we learned through interviews with relevant parties that no such products had been reported by the reporting deadline.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red yeast rice” Self-inspection of 173 companies that received the supply Deadline for reporting today

2024-04-05 18:44:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced the name of the company that purchased Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice to prevent health damage. We are requesting that you conduct a voluntary inspection to see if any of the products for which you have received information are present. Of these, it is known that 52 companies that purchased raw materials directly from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical did not have the relevant products, but 173 companies that received raw materials from these companies submitted self-inspection reports on the 5th. The deadline has passed, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will announce the results as soon as they are compiled.

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Tohoku Shinkansen engine oil leak problem caused by initial equipment failure

2024-04-05 18:33:00
On the 2nd of this month, engine oil leaked from an inspection vehicle near Fukushima Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen, causing the suspension of operation for a long period of time.JR East caused a bolt to come off on an attached device on the engine, which caused damage to the device. It was revealed that oil appeared to have leaked from inside. This time, the vehicle had just started being used and there was an initial defect in the equipment.

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Coalition gathers to create environment for high wage increases to spread to small and medium-sized enterprises

2024-04-05 18:32:00
A coalition of labor organizations is holding a meeting in order to spread the trend of high-level wage increases that have been spreading through this year's spring labor protests to small and medium-sized enterprises, and plans to further create an environment that makes it easier to raise wages by encouraging price pass-through and other measures. I have confirmed.

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Unexploded ordnance-like object at Mikasa City Hall in Hokkaido causes temporary uproar as there is no danger

2024-04-05 18:19:00
On the 5th, a resident brought what appeared to be an unexploded ordnance to Mikasa City Hall in Hokkaido, and the Self-Defense Forces investigated and determined that there was no danger of an explosion from a former Japanese military artillery shell. There was a brief commotion at City Hall, with police evacuating staff and visitors.

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Long-established sake brewery affected by disaster resumes sake brewing after 3 months Ishikawa Noto Town

2024-04-05 17:55:00
A long-established sake brewing company in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, has restarted sake brewing for the first time in three months, and work is continuing much later than usual.

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Eikei Suzuki, member of the House of Representatives, not indicted; papers sent to prosecutors on suspicion of violation of the Public Elections Act

2024-04-05 17:45:00
Just before the House of Representatives election three years ago, the former governor of Mie Prefecture received approximately 10 million yen in donations from a construction company in his constituency that had been contracted for national public works projects, and was sent to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act. The Tsu District Public Prosecutors Office did not indict the Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives, Hidetaka Suzuki, because the charges were insufficient.

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology calls for caution nationwide: “If there are any signs of lightning, cancel activities”

2024-04-05 17:33:00
After a lightning strike in Miyazaki City caused 18 high school students playing soccer to be transported, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has issued a directive to the entire country to recognize the dangers of lightning strikes and to stop activities without hesitation if there are any signs of lightning strikes. We are informing you and calling for your attention.

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Confirmation of ride sharing flexible operation according to region, National Governors Association and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism executives

2024-04-05 17:27:00
The National Governors' Association has exchanged opinions with executives from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism regarding the ``ride-sharing'' service, in which ordinary drivers use private cars to transport people for a fee, and is developing a system that is tailored to local conditions, such as urban areas and mountainous areas. We confirmed our policy to operate flexibly.

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[Video] Earthquake in eastern Taiwan; demolition work begins on leaning building in Hualien City

2024-04-05 17:19:00
So far, 10 people have been confirmed dead in the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd, and authorities are still searching for 18 people who have not been able to contact them. In addition, many buildings have been damaged, and in Hualien City, which is close to the epicenter, demolition work is underway on a heavily leaning building in the center of the city as it is at risk of collapsing.

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NPO distributes free relief supplies to Noto Peninsula earthquake victims in Kanazawa

2024-04-05 17:17:00
In an effort to support people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and living in evacuation areas, Kanazawa City is distributing supplies donated from all over the country for free, and many victims are visiting.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red yeast rice” Self-inspection of 173 companies that received the supply Deadline for reporting today

2024-04-05 17:10:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced the name of the company that purchased Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice to prevent health damage. We are requesting that you conduct a voluntary inspection to see if any of the products for which you have received information are present. Of these, it is known that 52 companies that purchased raw materials directly from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical did not have the relevant products, but 173 companies that received raw materials from these companies submitted self-inspection reports on the 5th. The deadline has passed, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will announce the results as soon as they are compiled.

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Number of influenza patients decreased for 2 consecutive weeks

2024-04-05 16:40:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide in the week ending March was 11.18 per medical institution, 2.9 fewer than the previous week, decreasing for the second consecutive week.

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Okinawa Ogimi Village evacuation order lifted

2024-04-05 16:19:00
Ogimi Village, Okinawa Prefecture, lifted the evacuation order issued for residents in landslide warning areas in the village at 3:10 p.m. on the 5th, as the landslide warning information was lifted.

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Ishikawa Nanao City water supply continues to be cut off for approximately 70% of Wakura Onsen accommodation facilities

2024-04-05 16:11:00
In Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been experiencing water outages due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, water was restored to the water supply on April 1st, but accommodation facilities in Wakura Onsen were unable to receive water due to broken pipes. Water continues to be cut off in a large number of facilities.

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60th anniversary of U.S. military plane crash in Machida, Tokyo; citizen volunteers mourn victims

2024-04-05 16:02:00
Five days ago marks 60 years since an American fighter jet crashed into the center of Machida, killing four people and injuring 32 others, and citizen volunteers paid tribute to the victims.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red yeast rice” Self-inspection of 173 companies that received the supply Deadline for reporting today

2024-04-05 15:57:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced the name of the company that purchased Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice to prevent health damage. We are requesting that you conduct a voluntary inspection to see if any of the products for which you have received information are present. Of these, it is known that 52 companies that purchased raw materials directly from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical did not have the relevant products, but 173 companies that received raw materials from these companies submitted self-inspection reports on the 5th. The deadline has passed, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will announce the results as soon as they are compiled.

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[Explanation] What was President Putin's miscalculation in the terrorist attack on the outskirts of Moscow?

2024-04-05 15:55:00
An indiscriminate terrorist attack that killed more than 140 civilians at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow. The attack is said to have been carried out by the Islamic State (IS), an extremist Islamic group, but it is said to have a number of strange features. Why couldn't Russia prevent terrorism in the first place? And what was President Putin's miscalculation? Expert commentator Kazuhiro Ishikawa, who has covered the field in Russia for many years, will provide a detailed analysis. *Information as of April 5th release. (Video: 11 minutes 20 seconds)

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[Video] Earthquake in eastern Taiwan; demolition work begins on leaning building in Hualien City

2024-04-05 15:35:00
So far, 10 people have been confirmed dead in the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd, and authorities are still searching for 18 people who have not been able to contact them. In addition, many buildings have been damaged, and in Hualien City, which is close to the epicenter, demolition work is underway on a heavily leaning building in the center of the city as it is at risk of collapsing.

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Hokkaido Mikasa City Hall is closed after something that looks like an unexploded ordnance is brought into it

2024-04-05 15:26:00
On the morning of the 5th, a resident brought something that looked like an unexploded ordnance to Mikasa City Hall in Hokkaido, and police are evacuating staff and visitors to the city hall and warning nearby residents not to approach the building.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red yeast rice” Self-inspection of 173 companies that received the supply Deadline for reporting today

2024-04-05 14:52:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced the name of the company that purchased Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice to prevent health damage. We are requesting that you conduct a voluntary inspection to see if any of the products for which you have received information are present. Of these, it is known that 52 companies that purchased raw materials directly from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical did not have the relevant products, but 173 companies that received raw materials from these companies submitted self-inspection reports on the 5th. The deadline has passed, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will announce the results as soon as they are compiled.

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Confirmation of ride sharing flexible operation according to region, National Governors Association and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism executives

2024-04-05 14:49:00
The National Governors' Association has exchanged opinions with executives from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism regarding the ``ride-sharing'' service, in which ordinary drivers use private cars to transport people for a fee, and is developing a system that is tailored to local conditions, such as urban areas and mountainous areas. We confirmed our policy to operate flexibly.

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Okinawa Ogimi Village Evacuation order for landslide warning area

2024-04-05 14:36:00
The Okinawa Meteorological Observatory and Okinawa Prefecture issued a landslide warning for Kunigami Village and Ogimi Village at 1:55 pm on the 5th. In response to the landslide warning information being issued, Ogimi Village issued an evacuation order to residents in the landslide warning area at 2:06 p.m.

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Two women suspected of having Fanconi syndrome after ingesting Kobayashi Pharmaceutical red yeast rice Toyama

2024-04-05 14:02:00
Two women in Toyama Prefecture who had been consuming health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice were diagnosed with Fanconi syndrome, a disease in which kidney function deteriorates, after visiting a hospital in Toyama City. I found out through an interview with the hospital that he had been diagnosed with this.

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Two people arrested for car theft; investigation suspected to be involved in approximately 80 cases in Kanto Metropolitan Police Department

2024-04-05 13:55:00
Two people living in Ibaraki Prefecture were arrested for stealing a van from a residence in Tochigi Prefecture. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident in detail, believing that it is involved in approximately 80 car thefts and car attacks that occurred in the Kanto region. In response to the investigation, both have denied the charges.

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Demolition work begins on leaning building in Hualien City, near the epicenter of earthquake in eastern Taiwan

2024-04-05 13:32:00
So far, 10 people have been confirmed dead in the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd, and authorities are still searching for 18 people who have not been able to contact them. In addition, many buildings have been damaged, and in Hualien City, which is close to the epicenter, demolition work is underway on a heavily leaning building in the center of the city as it is at risk of collapsing.

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Kyoto Daiichi Red Cross Hospital's training facility certification suspended by the Society of Neurosurgery

2024-04-05 13:06:00
The Japanese Society of Neurosurgery has criticized the Kyoto Daiichi Red Cross Hospital's neurosurgery department for receiving administrative guidance from Kyoto City due to insufficient verification of surgical records and safety management in some cases. It has been learned that the certification as a facility for training to become a specialist has been suspended.

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Demolition work begins on leaning building in Hualien City, near the epicenter of earthquake in eastern Taiwan

2024-04-05 12:32:00
So far, 10 people have been confirmed dead in the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd, and authorities are still searching for 18 people who have not been able to contact them. In addition, many buildings have been damaged, and in Hualien City, which is close to the epicenter, demolition work is underway on a heavily leaning building in the center of the city as it is at risk of collapsing.

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Prime Minister Kishida “takes all possible safety measures” ahead of spring national traffic safety campaign

2024-04-05 12:31:00
Ahead of the spring national traffic safety campaign starting on the 6th, Prime Minister Kishida stated at a government meeting that, in light of the number of traffic accident fatalities starting to increase last year, there will be a number of measures taken on school routes throughout the country as the new school year begins. I have instructed relevant ministers to take all possible safety measures.

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Six street vendors arrested on suspicion of violating the Labor Standards Act by forcing high school students to work until late at night at a festival

2024-04-05 12:30:00
Six street vendors were arrested on suspicion of violating the Labor Standards Act for forcing high school students under the age of 18 to work late at night at festival stalls in Kanagawa Prefecture. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that more than 10 boys were made to work at stalls in various locations, and that they were managed by assaulting them when they were late.

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Local high school students clean the Ishikawa Noto Railway station ahead of its full line reopening

2024-04-05 12:27:00
Local high school students cleaned the station ahead of Ishikawa Prefecture's Noto Railway, which was unable to operate in some sections due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, to reopen on the 6th.

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Ministry of Justice begins system allowing admission to correspondence high schools at all juvenile training schools nationwide

2024-04-05 12:23:00
Starting this month, the Ministry of Justice has started a system that allows juveniles to enroll in correspondence high schools at all juvenile detention centers nationwide, in an effort to help them rehabilitate and find employment after leaving juvenile detention centers. Minister of Justice Koizumi expressed his intention to work to help the victims smoothly reintegrate into society.

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People jump to death after consuming products containing ingredients similar to LSD this year

2024-04-05 12:20:00
Investigators have learned that there have been two cases this year of people jumping to their deaths from apartment buildings after ingesting products containing ingredients similar to LSD, a synthetic drug that is not regulated by law. I learned this from the interview. When it comes to dangerous drugs, once they are regulated by law, a cat-and-mouse situation continues in which unregulated similar ingredients are created, and experts caution that ``careless use should be avoided at all costs.''

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Ishikawa Entrance ceremony at elementary and junior high school in disaster-stricken area - start of new school life

2024-04-05 12:03:00
Entrance ceremonies were held on the 5th at elementary and junior high schools in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and other areas that were severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, allowing children who had been evacuated to start a new school life.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Law prohibiting seizure of housing reconstruction benefits passed by House of Councilors

2024-04-05 11:56:00
A law was passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Councilors that prohibits the seizure of new benefits provided for the reconstruction of houses damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, even if there is nonpayment of debt.

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People jump to death after consuming products containing ingredients similar to LSD this year

2024-04-05 11:45:00
Investigators have learned that there have been two cases this year of people jumping to their deaths from apartment buildings after ingesting products containing ingredients similar to LSD, a synthetic drug that is not regulated by law. I learned this from the interview. When it comes to dangerous drugs, once they are regulated by law, a cat-and-mouse situation continues in which unregulated similar ingredients are created, and experts caution that ``careless use should be avoided at all costs.''

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Government to appoint Kimihiro Ishikane as new Supreme Court judge

2024-04-05 11:44:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 5th, the government decided to appoint Kimihiro Ishikane as a new judge of the Supreme Court.

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Tokyu Denentoshi Line resumes operation on all lines

2024-04-05 09:02:00
The entire Tokyu Denentoshi Line had been suspended due to a problem with the signal equipment, but operations resumed around 8:55 a.m.

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Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line: Operation suspended on entire line; signal device malfunction

2024-04-05 08:54:00
Due to a problem with the signal equipment between Komazawa-Daigaku Station and Sakura-Shinmachi Station, the Tokyu Denentoshi Line has been suspended from 8:23 a.m. on the entire line.

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Part-time employee arrested for slashing coworker with knife at convenience store Chiba

2024-04-05 08:22:00
On the night of the 4th, a part-time employee in his 20s at a convenience store in Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly attempting to kill a male colleague by slashing him with a kitchen knife.

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A man with relatives was judged to have no relatives, so Kyoto City cremated and interred his ashes.

2024-04-05 07:37:00
After a 73-year-old man who was living alone in Kyoto City died of an illness in the year before, it was determined that he had no family, and the local government decided to cremate him and interment his ashes. His younger brother lived in the same city as Kyoto, but the city had not contacted him, and it was learned that Kyoto City had apologized last month for not doing enough research to find his relatives.

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Demolition work to begin on leaning building in Hualien City near the epicenter of earthquake in eastern Taiwan

2024-04-05 06:06:00
The earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd has killed 10 people so far, and Taiwanese authorities are rushing to confirm the whereabouts of those who have not yet been contacted. Meanwhile, a building in Hualien City near the epicenter that was leaning heavily was apparently built based on old earthquake-resistance standards and lacked strength, and demolition work will begin on the 5th.

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First female fire department chief appointed in Tokyo fire department; appointment issued at Shinagawa Ward Office

2024-04-05 05:57:00
The first female fire chief was appointed to a fire department in Tokyo, and her appointment was handed out at Shinagawa Ward Office on the 4th.

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology survey shows young teachers and homeroom teachers with many children tend to work longer hours

2024-04-05 05:40:00
The analysis results from a survey of teachers' work conditions conducted by the government for the first time in six years have been compiled, and it has been found that young teachers and homeroom teachers with a large number of children in their classes tend to work longer hours. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology says it is necessary to provide support for young students and reduce class sizes.

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Kyoto Daiichi Red Cross Hospital Society suspends training facility certification

2024-04-05 05:06:00
The Japanese Society of Neurosurgery has criticized the Kyoto Daiichi Red Cross Hospital's neurosurgery department for receiving administrative guidance from Kyoto City due to insufficient verification of surgical records and safety management in some cases. It has been learned that the certification as a facility for training to become a specialist has been suspended.

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