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2 Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, 1 dead, 7 missing; Defense Minister ``High possibility of collision''

2024-04-21 20:00:00
On the night of the 20th, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters lost communication during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, and one of the eight members on board was rescued, leaving seven others missing. One death was confirmed. Defense Minister Kihara also revealed that the flight recorders of the two aircraft were found and recovered in close proximity, and stated, ``We have determined that there is a high possibility that a collision occurred.''

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Draft guidelines for “identity guarantee” services that act “on behalf of families” The issues are

2024-04-21 19:38:00
"I was told that I needed a guarantor to enter a nursing home, but I only have one..." An 80-year-old woman lost her husband and later suffered severe burns that made it difficult for her to live alone. She had no family to turn to and was at a loss, but the person who came to her aid was a business that provided ``identity guarantee'' for the elderly. With the increase in the number of elderly people living alone, the need for such services is increasing. However, the lack of rules has led to a series of contract problems, and the government is taking countermeasures by presenting draft guidelines for the first time.

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2 Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, 1 dead, 7 missing; Defense Minister ``High possibility of collision''

2024-04-21 19:09:00
On the night of the 20th, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters lost communication during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, and one of the eight members on board was rescued, leaving seven others missing. One death was confirmed. Defense Minister Kihara also revealed that the flight recorders of the two aircraft were found and recovered in close proximity, and stated, ``We have determined that there is a high possibility that a collision occurred.''

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``Preserve areas of ground upheaval for disaster prevention education'' Experts recommend Kanazawa

2024-04-21 18:47:00
A briefing session was held in Kanazawa City on the 21st by experts involved in research and support activities for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and participants discussed how to preserve areas where the ground has risen and connect them to future educational activities on the theme of disaster prevention. Recommendations have been made.

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Tochigi Nasu-cho man and woman abandonment case 25-year-old suspect arrested, suspected of damaging body

2024-04-21 18:33:00
On the 16th of this month, the bodies of a man and a woman with their bodies burnt were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. Police arrested a 25-year-old suspect who had appeared at a police box in Tokyo on the 21st on suspicion of mutilating the bodies. I was arrested. Police believe there are other people involved and are investigating.

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Aichi Tokai Three bodies found in prefectural housing room - elderly couple and adult child

2024-04-21 18:12:00
On the morning of the 21st, three bodies were found in a room in a prefectural housing complex in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture. It is believed that an elderly couple and an adult child lived in this room, and police are investigating the details of the incident.

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Kumamoto: Part of Kawabe River expected to be submerged due to dam construction, Itsuki village mayor accepts

2024-04-21 17:51:00
A meeting was held for residents in Itsuki Village, where part of the village is expected to be submerged by a dam planned to be built by the government on the Kawabe River in Kumamoto Prefecture, and village mayor Joji Kinoshita announced his intention to accept the construction. Although there remains opposition among residents, construction has taken a step forward.

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2 Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, 1 dead, 7 missing; Defense Minister ``High possibility of collision''

2024-04-21 17:43:00
On the night of the 20th, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters lost communication during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, and one of the eight members on board was rescued, leaving seven others missing. One death was confirmed. Defense Minister Kihara also revealed that the flight recorders of the two aircraft were found and recovered in close proximity, and stated, ``We have determined that there is a high possibility that a collision occurred.''

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Governor of Ehime Prefecture visits Ainan Town, where a seismic intensity of 6-lower was observed, and confirms the damage situation

2024-04-21 17:16:00
Governor Nakamura of Ehime Prefecture visited Ainan Town, where the earthquake on April 17th recorded a seismic intensity of lower 6, for the first time since the earthquake, and confirmed the damage in areas where stone walls had collapsed.

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Tochigi Nasu-cho man and woman abandonment case 25-year-old suspect arrested, suspected of damaging body

2024-04-21 17:15:00
On the 16th of this month, the bodies of a man and a woman with their bodies burned were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture.The police reported that the 25-year-old suspect, who had appeared at a police box in Tokyo and was questioning him, was found dead on the 21st. He was arrested on suspicion of damaging the Police believe there are other people involved in the incident and are continuing to investigate.

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An event to support people living in evacuation centers with their pets Suzu Ishikawa

2024-04-21 17:11:00
After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, an event was held in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to give out free food and other items and provide a place for people to socialize, in an effort to support people living in evacuees with their pets.

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Ehime/Kochi seismic intensity 6-lower; experts conduct field survey ``Review preparations''

2024-04-21 17:05:00
After an earthquake with a seismic intensity of lower 6 was observed in Ehime and Kochi prefectures, experts conducted an on-site investigation and said, ``Although there was relatively little damage this time, we would like to take this opportunity to review our preparations for a Nankai Trough mega-earthquake.'' "You should," he pointed out.

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“A society free of discrimination against sexual minorities” parade in Shibuya

2024-04-21 17:03:00
One of the largest LGBTQ-related events in Japan was held in Shibuya, Tokyo, with a ``Pride Parade'' in which LGBT people and their supporters walked through the city in an effort to create a society free of discrimination and prejudice against sexual minorities. Ta.

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Disaster prevention lecture on preparing for Nankai Trough mega-earthquake in Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture

2024-04-21 16:01:00
A disaster prevention course was held in Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture, where earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or lower were observed during the April 17th earthquake, to get people to seriously think about preparing for a Nankai Trough mega-earthquake.

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Tochigi Nasu-cho man and woman abandonment case 25-year-old suspect arrested, suspected of damaging body

2024-04-21 15:26:00
On the 16th of this month, the bodies of a man and a woman with their bodies burned were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture.The police reported that the 25-year-old suspect, who had appeared at a police box in Tokyo and was questioning him, was found dead on the 21st. He was arrested on suspicion of damaging the Police believe there are other people involved in the incident and are continuing to investigate.

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Two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash; Maritime Self-Defense Force establishes accident investigation committee

2024-04-21 15:16:00
On the night of the 20th, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crashed during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, resulting in the death of one member and seven others missing, Chief of the Maritime Self-Defense Force Ryo Sakai said on the 21st. At a press conference in the afternoon, he announced his intention to establish an accident investigation committee and to quickly investigate the cause and search for the seven people.

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2 Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, 1 dead, 7 missing; Defense Minister ``High possibility of collision''

2024-04-21 15:13:00
On the night of the 20th, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters lost communication during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, and one of the eight members on board was rescued, leaving seven others missing. One death was confirmed. Defense Minister Kihara also revealed that the flight recorders of the two aircraft were found and recovered in close proximity, and stated, ``We have determined that there is a high possibility that a collision occurred.''

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Sukumo, Kochi Earthquake causes damage including broken roof, voices of anxiety due to rain starting on the 20th

2024-04-21 15:04:00
In Sukumo City, Kochi Prefecture, where shaking with a seismic intensity of lower 6 was observed during the April 17 earthquake, many homes suffered damage such as broken roofs. It has been raining in the area since the 20th, and residents are expressing anxiety.

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Tochigi Nasu-cho man and woman abandonment case 25-year-old suspect arrested, suspected of damaging body

2024-04-21 14:53:00
On the 16th of this month, the bodies of a man and a woman with their entire bodies burnt were found in the mountains of Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture.The police went to a police box in Tokyo and listened to the story, assuming they knew something about the incident. A 25-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of mutilating a corpse. Police suspect that multiple people were involved and will proceed with further investigation.

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Iwate Miyako forest fire extinguishing efforts continue, water sprayed from above by helicopter

2024-04-21 14:19:00
On the afternoon of the 20th, a fire broke out in a forest in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, and firefighting efforts continued on the 21st. There are no reports of any injuries so far, and helicopters continue to spray water from the sky.

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2 Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, 1 dead, 7 missing; Defense Minister ``High possibility of collision''

2024-04-21 13:48:00
On the night of the 20th, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters lost communication during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, and one of the eight members on board was rescued, leaving seven others missing. One death was confirmed. Defense Minister Kihara also revealed that the flight recorders of the two aircraft were found and recovered in close proximity, and stated, ``We have determined that there is a high possibility that a collision occurred.''

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2 Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, 1 dead, 7 missing; Defense Minister ``High possibility of collision''

2024-04-21 13:00:00
On the night of the 20th, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters lost communication during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, and one of the eight members on board was rescued, leaving seven others missing. One death was confirmed. Defense Minister Kihara also revealed that the flight recorders of the two aircraft were found and recovered in close proximity, and stated, ``We have determined that there is a high possibility that a collision occurred.''

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Ishikawa - Restaurants and other establishments unable to resume operations during the "Sakura Festival" in Suzu

2024-04-21 12:22:00
The ``Cherry Blossom Festival'' is being held in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where restaurants and other establishments that were damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and have not been able to resume business open their doors.

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2 Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, 1 dead, 7 missing; Defense Minister ``High possibility of collision''

2024-04-21 11:40:00
On the night of the 20th, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters lost communication during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, and one of the eight members on board was rescued, leaving seven others missing. One death was confirmed. Defense Minister Kihara also revealed that the flight recorders of the two aircraft were found and recovered in close proximity, and stated, ``We have determined that there is a high possibility that a collision occurred.''

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Tokyo Rosai Hospital doctor bribery case: Did other doctors encourage other doctors to use the product?

2024-04-21 11:14:00
In a case in which a doctor at Tokyo Rosai Hospital was arrested for accepting cash in exchange for preferential use of products from a medical device manufacturer in Tokyo, the doctor was found to be encouraging other doctors to use the same manufacturer's products. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. It appears that cash was also given to the arrested doctor when it was used by other doctors, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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[Breaking news] 2 Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, 1 dead, 7 missing

2024-04-21 10:01:00
On the night of the 20th, two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters lost communication during a training exercise off the coast of the Izu Islands, and one of the eight members on board was rescued, leaving seven others missing. One death was confirmed. Two flight recorders were found near the scene. The Ministry of Defense has determined that the two planes crashed, and is investigating the cause, including the possibility of an mid-air collision, and is continuing to search for the seven people and the plane.

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Forest fire in Miyako, Iwate continues to spread; water is sprayed from the sky as firefighting efforts become difficult

2024-04-21 08:06:00
A fire that broke out in a forest in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture on the afternoon of the 20th continued to spread overnight on the morning of the 21st. Firefighting efforts from the ground are proving difficult, so the Self-Defense Forces and other forces are using helicopters to spray water from the sky.

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[Breaking news] 2 Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, 1 person rescued, 7 missing

2024-04-21 07:19:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the night of the 20th that it appears that two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters lost communication during a training exercise and crashed off the coast of the Izu Islands. There were a total of eight people on board the helicopter, and one person was rescued, but seven are still missing, and the Self-Defense Forces are continuing to search for them.

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Kawasaki City and other investors invest in efforts to supply electricity from waste treatment facilities

2024-04-21 06:52:00
In an effort to promote the spread of renewable energy, a company funded by Kawasaki City and others has begun a new initiative to supply electricity generated at waste treatment facilities to public facilities in the city.

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Tochigi Nasu town corpse abandonment incident: A man and a woman get into a car in Tokyo the night before

2024-04-21 06:49:00
In the case where the bodies of a man and a woman were found with their entire bodies burned in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, a security camera in Tokyo revealed that the man and woman were seen getting into a car the night before their bodies were found. I understand. Since then, police are working to identify the person who drove the car and others who appear to have been involved in the incident.

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Syphilis infections increase rapidly; obstetrics and gynecology doctors call for caution Yokohama

2024-04-21 06:23:00
With the number of people infected with the sexually transmitted disease syphilis rapidly increasing, obstetrics and gynecology doctors handed out flyers in front of a station in Yokohama on the 20th, urging caution against infection.

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Forest fire in Miyako, Iwate continues to spread; water is sprayed from the sky as firefighting efforts become difficult

2024-04-21 06:07:00
A fire that broke out in a forest in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture on the afternoon of the 20th continued to spread overnight on the morning of the 21st. Firefighting efforts from the ground are proving difficult, so the Self-Defense Forces and other forces are using helicopters to spray water from the sky.

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[Breaking news] 2 Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crash, 1 person rescued, 7 missing

2024-04-21 04:52:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the night of the 20th that it appears that two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters lost communication during a training exercise and crashed off the coast of the Izu Islands. There were a total of eight people on board the helicopter, and one person was rescued, but seven are still missing, and the Self-Defense Forces are continuing to search for them.

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