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Off the coast of Senkaku, Okinawa, a Chinese Coast Guard ship enters territorial waters and leaves territorial waters

2024-04-25 22:20:00
A Chinese Coast Guard ship that entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture just before 4 a.m. on the 25th left the territorial waters by around 7:30 p.m. The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to warn and monitor the vessel to prevent it from entering territorial waters again.

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JR Yokohama Line resumes operation

2024-04-25 22:04:00
Due to a fatal accident, the JR Yokohama Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Machida Station in Machida City, Tokyo and Hashimoto Station in Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, but operations resumed at around 9:49 p.m.

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JR Yokohama Line Machida-Hashimoto Up and down lines suspended due to personal injury accident

2024-04-25 21:50:00
The JR Yokohama Line had suspended operation on the entire line from around 8:43 p.m. due to a fatal accident, but since then the section has been shortened, and the section between Machida Station in Machida City, Tokyo and Hashimoto Station in Midori Ward, Sagamihara City has been suspended. Driving on the up and down lines continues to be suspended.

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JR Yokohama Line: All line operations suspended due to fatal accident

2024-04-25 21:08:00
Due to a fatal accident that occurred between Yabe Station in Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City, and Sagamihara Station, the JR Yokohama Line will be closed from around 8:43 p.m. on all lines between Higashi Kanagawa Station in Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City and Hachioji Station in Tokyo. I have put off driving. According to JR, operations are expected to resume around 10 p.m.

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Mie Yokkaichi Two men fall unconscious while cleaning at power plant

2024-04-25 20:52:00
On the evening of the 25th, two men who were working on cleaning boiler facilities at a power plant in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, fell from a high place and were taken to the hospital, where they were found to be unconscious and in critical condition. Masu.

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Spoofed advertising victim files suit against Japanese subsidiary of SNS management company Meta

2024-04-25 20:13:00
Due to the spread of fake advertisements impersonating celebrities and soliciting investment on social media, four people who fell victim to fraud due to the advertisements have filed a lawsuit against the Japanese corporation of Meta, which operates Facebook and other companies. The company filed a lawsuit seeking damages, alleging that the company failed to investigate whether the contents of the advertisement were true.

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“SMILE-UP.” writes a protest to the BBC for “use of statements that differ from the purpose”

2024-04-25 19:25:00
"SMILE-UP.", which changed its name from Johnny's Jimusho, was interviewed by president Noriyuki Higashiyama in a program aired last month by British public broadcaster BBC about the issue of sexual assault by its founder, which differed from the purpose of the statement. It has been revealed that they have sent a letter to the BBC complaining that it was used, and requesting corrections and an apology.

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Shizuoka Atami ropeway suddenly stops, 13 people trapped for about 2 hours

2024-04-25 19:00:00
On the morning of the 25th, a tourist ropeway gondola suddenly stopped in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and 13 employees were trapped for about two hours. No employees were injured, and the operating company has suspended operations and is investigating the exact cause.

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Gunma Prefecture plans to abolish Type 4 level crossings without barriers or alarms in 3 to 5 years

2024-04-25 18:47:00
In response to an accident in which a 9-year-old girl was hit and killed by a train at a Type 4 level crossing in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, which lacked gates and alarms, the prefecture has announced that all Type 4 level crossings will be closed for the next three years. The government has announced that it will be abolished in principle over the next five years, and in cases where it is difficult to do so, it will be replaced with Type 1 level crossings, which have both barrier and warning devices.

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[19 years since the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident that killed 107 people] Memorial ceremony at the scene

2024-04-25 18:43:00
The 25th marks the 19th anniversary of the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment that killed 107 people. A memorial service was held at a facility set up at the scene, where bereaved families and JR West executives offered prayers.

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Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs confirms damage to important cultural properties in Wajima City

2024-04-25 18:38:00
Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner Shunichi Tokura visited Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture on the 25th, and received explanations from local residents about the damage to national cultural properties caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

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Fujitsu president apologizes for UK Post Office fraud case, plans to consider compensation for victims

2024-04-25 18:37:00
Takahito Tokita, president of Fujitsu, which supplied the accounting system believed to be the cause of the misdemeanor scandal surrounding the British post office, apologized at a press conference on the 25th, and said that compensation for victims would depend on the results of a legal investigation in the UK. We have presented an idea that we will consider based on this.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical "Red yeast rice" issue: 257 people hospitalized (as of the 24th) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2024-04-25 18:36:00
As of the 24th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that a total of 257 people have been hospitalized as of the 24th due to a problem in which people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red yeast rice developed kidney diseases, according to a report from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. announced that it had become

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Executive committee chairman of Okinawa's traditional duck-catching event not prosecuted by Naha District Prosecutors' Office

2024-04-25 18:25:00
The chairman of the executive committee of the event was criminally accused of animal cruelty by a non-profit organization that works for animal welfare, regarding the event of catching ducks released into the harbor during the traditional Okinawan rowboat race in Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture. The Naha District Public Prosecutors Office decided not to prosecute due to insufficient charges.

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Isahaya Bay Reclamation Gate Opening Lawsuit: Fishermen's Appeal Dismissed and Defeat Confirmed by Supreme Court

2024-04-25 18:09:00
The Supreme Court has decided to dismiss the appeal by the 25th in a case in which fishermen in Nagasaki Prefecture asked the government to open the drainage gates of a closed embankment, alleging damage to the fishing industry during a reclamation project in Isahaya Bay, Nagasaki Prefecture. The loss of the case for the fishermen was confirmed.

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Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs confirms damage to important cultural properties in Wajima City

2024-04-25 17:58:00
Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner Shunichi Tokura visited Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture on the 25th, and received explanations from local residents about the damage to national cultural properties caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

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Two mayors to resign over harassment apologize at press conferences

2024-04-25 17:57:00
Kazuo Okazaki (76), the mayor of Ikeda Town, Gifu Prefecture, submitted his resignation on the morning of the 25th after a third-party committee found that he had sexually harassed 15 people, including female employees. Kenji Imata (57), the mayor of Togo Town, Aichi Prefecture, submitted his resignation on the 24th after being found by a third-party committee to have committed multiple acts of harassment against town employees. The two mayors held press conferences on the 25th and apologized to staff and residents. We have summarized the history of the incident, the harassment that has been recognized, and what the two mayors said at the press conference.

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Tochigi body abandoned; blood stains found in Tokyo house “I was instructed to tell two acquaintances”

2024-04-25 17:56:00
In the incident in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, where the bodies of a married couple were found with their entire bodies burnt, the suspect who was arrested said, ``I learned the location from the person who had instructed me to dispose of the bodies, Interviews with investigators revealed that he made statements such as, ``I told two acquaintances to go.''

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There are no unreserved seats on the long holiday "Nozomi" What is the reservation status? It's not too late yet?

2024-04-25 17:53:00
The long holidays will soon be in full swing. From April 26th, the Nozomi Shinkansen will no longer have non-reserved seats and all seats will be reserved seats in order to alleviate congestion on the platform. What is the reservation status?

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[19 years since the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident that killed 107 people] Memorial ceremony at the scene

2024-04-25 17:43:00
The 25th marks the 19th anniversary of the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment that killed 107 people. A memorial service was held at a facility set up at the scene, where bereaved families and JR West executives offered prayers.

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Celebrity impersonation ad sues Japanese subsidiary of SNS management company "Meta"

2024-04-25 17:43:00
Due to the spread of fake advertisements impersonating celebrities and soliciting investment on social media, four people who fell victim to fraud due to the advertisements have filed a lawsuit against the Japanese corporation of Meta, which operates Facebook and other companies. The company filed a lawsuit seeking damages, alleging that the company failed to investigate whether the contents of the advertisement were true.

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Saga Genkai Town Assembly Special Committee passes petition to investigate literature on “nuclear waste”

2024-04-25 17:30:00
At a special committee meeting held on the 25th, the assembly of Genkai Town, Saga Prefecture, asked the town to apply for a "documentary survey," which is the first stage of research toward selecting a disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste." The petition was passed with a majority vote.

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Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrests sub-inspector of Kawasaki Police Station, suspected of leaking information to organized crime group leaders

2024-04-25 17:14:00
A 49-year-old lieutenant working at the Kanagawa Prefectural Police's Kawasaki Police Station was arrested on suspicion of violating the Local Public Service Act after he was asked by an organized crime group leader to check a car's license plate number and provide the owner's personal information.

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Two mayors to resign over harassment apologize at press conferences

2024-04-25 17:05:00
Kazuo Okazaki (76), the mayor of Ikeda Town, Gifu Prefecture, submitted his resignation on the morning of the 25th after a third-party committee found that he had sexually harassed 15 people, including female employees. Kenji Imata (57), the mayor of Togo Town, Aichi Prefecture, submitted his resignation on the 24th after being found by a third-party committee to have committed multiple acts of harassment against town employees. The two mayors held press conferences on the 25th and apologized to staff and residents. We have summarized the history of the incident, the harassment that has been recognized, and what the two mayors said at the press conference.

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[19 years since the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident that killed 107 people] Memorial ceremony at the scene

2024-04-25 16:49:00
The 25th marks the 19th anniversary of the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment that killed 107 people. A memorial service was held at a facility set up at the scene, where bereaved families and JR West executives offered prayers.

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Celebrity impersonation advertisement sues Japanese corporation of SNS management company "Meta"

2024-04-25 16:24:00
Due to the spread of fake advertisements impersonating celebrities and soliciting investment on social media, four people who fell victim to fraud due to the advertisements have filed a lawsuit against the Japanese corporation of Meta, which operates Facebook and other companies. The company filed a lawsuit seeking damages, alleging that the company failed to investigate whether the contents of the advertisement were true.

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Saga Genkai Town Assembly Special Committee passes petition to investigate literature on “nuclear waste”

2024-04-25 16:21:00
At a special committee meeting held on the 25th, the assembly of Genkai Town, Saga Prefecture, asked the town to apply for a "documentary survey," which is the first stage of research toward selecting a disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste." The petition was passed with a majority vote.

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Ishikawa Wajima Long-established Japanese restaurant reopens for the first time in about 4 months, bustling with local customers

2024-04-25 16:20:00
A long-established Japanese restaurant in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was forced to close after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, has reopened for the first time in about four months, and is now bustling with local customers who have been looking forward to it.

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Shinchosha is ordered to compensate for the article “approximately 12 million yen for equipment in the Setagaya ward mayor’s office”

2024-04-25 16:12:00
In a trial in which Mayor Nobuto Hosaka of Tokyo's Setagaya Ward complained that his reputation had been harmed by an article in Weekly Shincho that stated that approximately 12 million yen was spent on equipment for the mayor's office, the Tokyo District Court ruled that ``the truth was not true.'' The publisher, Shinchosha, was ordered to pay 1.1 million yen in compensation.

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Narita Airport Immigration/Departure 11 days from tomorrow Expected to be 1.3 times the same period last year

2024-04-25 15:57:00
Over 830,000 people are expected to enter and depart from Narita Airport over the 11-day period starting on the 26th of this month, including the long weekend, which is 1.3 times more than during the same period last year. The airport company urges passengers to arrive at the airport early as security screening takes time.

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Increase in applications for free car rental for those affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

2024-04-25 15:55:00
An organization that provides free vehicle rental services to people affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake is receiving an increasing number of requests to rent vehicles for cleaning up ahead of the long weekend.

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Saga Genkai Town Assembly Special Committee passes petition to investigate literature on “nuclear waste”

2024-04-25 15:11:00
At a special committee meeting held on the 25th, the assembly of Genkai Town, Saga Prefecture, asked the town to apply for a "documentary survey," which is the first stage of research toward selecting a disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste." The petition was passed with a majority vote.

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Two mayors to resign over harassment apologize at press conferences

2024-04-25 15:09:00
Kazuo Okazaki (76), the mayor of Ikeda Town, Gifu Prefecture, submitted his resignation on the morning of the 25th after a third-party committee found that he had sexually harassed 15 people, including female employees. Kenji Imata (57), the mayor of Togo Town, Aichi Prefecture, submitted his resignation on the 24th after being found by a third-party committee to have committed multiple acts of harassment against town employees. The two mayors held press conferences on the 25th and apologized to staff and residents. We have summarized the history of the incident, the harassment that has been recognized, and what the two mayors said at the press conference.

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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will visit Okayama Prefecture next month to attend the National Tree Planting Festival, etc.

2024-04-25 15:06:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will visit Okayama Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the heavy rains in western Japan six years ago, in order to attend the National Tree Planting Festival to be held on the 26th of next month.

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A bill to revise the Civil Code, with the introduction of "joint custody" as its pillar, is being deliberated by the House of Councilors Judicial Affairs Committee.

2024-04-25 14:29:00
On the 25th, the House of Councilors Judicial Affairs Committee began deliberating a bill to revise the Civil Code, including the introduction of ``joint custody,'' in which both father and mother have custody of their children even after divorce. Minister of Justice Koizumi expressed his intention to work to disseminate and publicize the law to the public, as well as to work on the necessary environmental improvements in cooperation with related ministries and agencies, and asked for understanding in order to pass the law in the current Diet session.

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Defense equipment transfer calls for formulation of medium- to long-term strategy document Liberal Democratic Parliamentarians League

2024-04-25 14:26:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's parliamentary group, which promotes the transfer of defense equipment, called on Prime Minister Kishida for the government to formulate a medium- to long-term strategic document.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism inspects IHI power plant due to falsification of measurement data

2024-04-25 14:11:00
On the 25th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted on-site inspections of two factories in Niigata and Gunma prefectures due to a problem in which engine manufacturer IHI Engine had been falsifying fuel efficiency data for marine engines and other products. Ta.

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[19 years since the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident that killed 107 people] Memorial ceremony at the scene

2024-04-25 13:49:00
The 25th marks the 19th anniversary of the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment that killed 107 people. A memorial service was held at a facility set up at the scene, where bereaved families and JR West executives offered prayers.

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Generator presented to Ishikawa Prefectural Police for prompt restoration of traffic lights in the event of a disaster

2024-04-25 13:46:00
After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, large-scale power outages occurred in the affected areas and many traffic lights did not function, so a new generator was donated to the Ishikawa Prefectural Police Headquarters so that they can quickly restore traffic lights in the event of a disaster. It was done.

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Saga Genkai Town Assembly Special Committee passes petition to investigate literature on “nuclear waste”

2024-04-25 13:37:00
At a special committee meeting held on the 25th, the assembly of Genkai Town, Saga Prefecture, asked the town to apply for a "documentary survey," which is the first stage of research toward selecting a disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste." The petition was passed with a majority vote.

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More than 190 vacant houses in Akita City were flooded due to last summer's record heavy rains and are becoming increasingly dilapidated.

2024-04-25 13:12:00
The record heavy rains that fell in Akita Prefecture in July last year caused major damage to houses, but also damaged vacant houses in Akita City, with at least 190 vacant houses flooded. We found this out through a city investigation. Some of the vacant houses that were flooded are rapidly deteriorating and are causing problems such as bad odors, and the city is considering providing support to the owners.

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The minimum amount of “crime victim benefits” will be significantly increased and support will be expanded.

2024-04-25 13:11:00
The National Police Agency has compiled a proposal to revise the enforcement order of the law that will significantly increase the minimum amount of the ``crime victim benefit'' paid to the families of crime victims. Even if the person who died as a result of a crime was a child or had a low income, the support will be expanded by allowing the surviving family to receive, in principle, more than 10 million yen in benefits. We aim to implement the following.

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[19 years since the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident that killed 107 people] Memorial ceremony at the scene

2024-04-25 12:43:00
The 25th marks the 19th anniversary of the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment that killed 107 people. A memorial service was held at a facility set up at the scene, where bereaved families and JR West executives offered prayers.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism inspects IHI power plant due to falsification of measurement data

2024-04-25 12:40:00
On the 25th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted on-site inspections of two factories in Niigata and Gunma prefectures due to a problem in which engine manufacturer IHI Engine had been falsifying fuel efficiency data for marine engines and other products. Ta.

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Tochigi body abandoned; blood stains found on security camera near house

2024-04-25 12:31:00
In the incident in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, where the bodies of a married couple were found with their entire bodies burned, a security camera near the residence in Tokyo where blood stains were found showed a car believed to be driven by two of the suspect's acquaintances. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department and other authorities are investigating the details of the incident, suspecting that the two men committed the assault.

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Saga Genkai Town Assembly Special Committee passes petition to investigate literature on “nuclear waste”

2024-04-25 12:27:00
At a special committee meeting held on the 25th, the assembly of Genkai Town, Saga Prefecture, asked the town to apply for a "documentary survey," which is the first stage of research toward selecting a disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste." The petition was passed with a majority vote.

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[19 years since the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident that killed 107 people] Memorial ceremony at the scene

2024-04-25 12:15:00
The 25th marks the 19th anniversary of the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment that killed 107 people. A memorial service was held at a facility set up at the scene, where bereaved families and JR West executives offered prayers.

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Saga Genkai Town Assembly Special Committee passes petition to investigate literature on “nuclear waste”

2024-04-25 12:11:00
On the 25th, the Genkai Town Council in Saga Prefecture held a special committee meeting and submitted a petition asking the town to apply for a ``literature survey,'' which is the first stage of research toward selecting a disposal site for so-called ``nuclear waste.'' It passed with a majority vote.

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Large-scale power outage in Miyakojima, Okinawa, all restored

2024-04-25 12:07:00
A large-scale power outage occurred in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, starting just after 3:00 a.m. on the 25th, and at one point power was lost to 25,490 homes, almost all of the city's homes, but power was restored before noon. Okinawa Electric Power is investigating the cause of the power outage.

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Kumamoto City Councilman found guilty of violating the Public Offices Election Law, Supreme Court

2024-04-25 11:55:00
The Supreme Court of Kumamoto City Council, who was accused of violating the Public Offices Election Act by distributing documents calling for votes for him before the election was announced, has decided to dismiss the councilor's appeal by the 25th, and fined him 30 yen. A guilty verdict of 10,000 yen has been finalized. City councilors will have their civil rights suspended and will lose their jobs.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism inspects IHI power plant due to falsification of measurement data

2024-04-25 11:24:00
Based on the Ship Safety Act, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted on-site inspections at factories in Niigata City and Ota City, Gunma Prefecture on the 25th due to a problem in which engine manufacturer IHI Engine was falsifying fuel consumption rate measurement data for marine engines. We have started the inspection. Around 9:30 a.m., a total of 11 people from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism walked into the two factories one after another. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will confirm the detailed facts by interviewing people involved in engine manufacturing.

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Ibaraki ultralight plane crash: Japan Transport Safety Board compiles investigation report

2024-04-25 11:21:00
A year ago, an ultralight plane crashed into a field in Bando City, Ibaraki Prefecture, killing two people on board.The National Transportation Safety Board reported that a malfunction in the fuel system or ignition system caused the engine to stop and stall, leading to the crash. We have compiled an investigation report that suggests that this may have happened.

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Okinawa Miyakojima Almost all 25,490 households are without power, with no prospect of recovery

2024-04-25 11:09:00
According to Okinawa Electric Power, a large-scale power outage has been occurring on Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture since 3 a.m. on the 25th.

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[19 years after the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident that killed 107 people] The scene is now

2024-04-25 11:05:00
The 25th marks the 19th anniversary of the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment that killed 107 people. At JR West, nearly 70% of employees joined the company after the accident, and the challenge is how to convey the memories and lessons learned from the accident.

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Okinawa Miyakojima Almost all 25,490 households are without power, with no prospect of recovery

2024-04-25 10:18:00
According to Okinawa Electric Power, a large-scale power outage has been occurring on Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture since 3 a.m. on the 25th.

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[19 years after the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident that killed 107 people] The scene is now

2024-04-25 10:17:00
The 25th marks the 19th anniversary of the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment that killed 107 people. At JR West, nearly 70% of employees joined the company after the accident, and the challenge is how to convey the memories and lessons learned from the accident.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism inspects IHI subsidiary factory due to measurement data falsification issue

2024-04-25 09:55:00
Based on the Ship Safety Act, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted on-site inspections at factories in Niigata City and Ota City, Gunma Prefecture on the 25th due to a problem in which engine manufacturer IHI Engine was falsifying fuel consumption rate measurement data for marine engines. We have started the inspection. Around 9:30 a.m., a total of 11 people from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism walked into the two factories one after another. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will confirm the detailed facts by interviewing people involved in engine manufacturing.

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Okinawa Miyakojima Almost all 25,490 households are without power, with no prospect of recovery

2024-04-25 09:01:00
According to Okinawa Electric Power, a large-scale power outage has been occurring on Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture since 3 a.m. on the 25th.

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JR Utsunomiya Line Kuki-Koga service suspended from the night of the 28th to the next morning

2024-04-25 08:00:00
Due to bridge replacement work on the JR Utsunomiya Line, service is scheduled to be suspended between Kuki Station in Saitama Prefecture and Koga Station in Ibaraki Prefecture from the night of the 28th of this month to the next morning. Masu.

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Off the coast of Okinawa's Senkaku Islands, a Chinese Coast Guard ship intrudes into territorial waters; Japan Coast Guard warns

2024-04-25 07:57:00
Just before 4 a.m. on the 25th, a Chinese Coast Guard ship entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. The Japan Coast Guard continues to issue warnings to immediately leave territorial waters.

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“Industry reorganization” for stable supply of generic drugs Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare expert meeting

2024-04-25 07:31:00
As the shortage of generic drugs continues, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's expert meeting has proposed a report that urges manufacturers to reorganize the industry and increase production efficiency in order to ensure a stable supply.

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Cease and desist order issued to medical device sales company for ``cross-selling'' disinfectant

2024-04-25 07:08:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has ruled that a medical equipment sales company in Tokyo was selling products with specifications such that the equipment would not work unless the company's own disinfectant was used, which constituted "tie-in sales" prohibited by the Antimonopoly Act. According to interviews with related parties, the company has decided to issue a cease-and-desist order, the most severe administrative penalty stipulated by law.

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19 years after the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident, nearly 70% of employees joined the company after the accident

2024-04-25 07:03:00
The 25th marks the 19th anniversary of the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment that killed 107 people. At JR West, nearly 70% of employees joined the company after the accident, and the challenge is how to convey the memories and lessons learned from the accident.

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A special entrance ceremony where a baby goat enters an elementary school with 8 children Kagoshima

2024-04-25 05:42:00
A special entrance ceremony was held at an elementary school in Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture, where young goats were welcomed by the children as new first graders.

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Kumamoto Castle's "Kimono Yagura" released to the press ahead of special opening during long holidays

2024-04-25 05:41:00
The Kenmotsu Yagura, a nationally important cultural property of Kumamoto Castle that suffered extensive damage in the Kumamoto Earthquake and has undergone restoration work, was opened to the press ahead of a special opening during the long holidays.

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Shiga Lake Biwa learning boat “Uminoko” begins operation; departure ceremony in Nagahama

2024-04-25 05:32:00
The study ship "Uminoko", which allows elementary school students in Shiga Prefecture to learn about the environment of Lake Biwa, has begun operating this year, and a sailing ceremony was held in Nagahama City.

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Three brothers of small-clawed otters open to the public Born in August last year Osaka Kaiyukan

2024-04-25 04:58:00
Three small-clawed otter brothers born last year are on public display at Osaka's Osaka aquarium Kaiyukan.

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Tochigi body abandonment case: There was contact between the couple and the "actor" at a house in Tokyo. There was blood stains.

2024-04-25 04:55:00
In the case of a case in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, where the bodies of a married couple were found with their entire bodies burnt, it is believed that the couple and the person responsible for the case came into contact with each other at a residence in Tokyo in the early hours of the morning on the day the case was discovered, according to investigators. I got it. Blood stains were found in the garage of the residence, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, suspecting that he was assaulted at this location.

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'Drug-resistant bacteria' spreading from humans to the natural environment? Immediate measures needed, Hokkaido University, etc.

2024-04-25 04:51:00
A study by a research group including Hokkaido University has revealed that "drug-resistant bacteria," which is a serious problem both domestically and internationally, may be spreading from humans to wild animals, rivers, and other natural environments. It became clear. The group says it is necessary to identify the routes through which "drug-resistant bacteria" spread and take immediate countermeasures.

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“Discovery of special immune cells that prevent liver inflammation” announced Osaka University, etc.

2024-04-25 00:02:00
A group including Osaka University has announced that they have discovered a special immune cell that prevents liver inflammation caused by intestinal bacteria. This finding will lead to the development of new prevention methods and treatments for chronic liver inflammation caused by poor lifestyle habits.

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