Social News(2024/05/29)
“Japan should establish an independent human rights institution” UN Human Rights Council Working Group
2024-05-29 23:26:00
In its report published by the 28th, the United Nations Human Rights Council's Working Group on Business and Human Rights expressed concern that Japan lacks an independent human rights institution, and warned that it should not create obstacles to relief efforts. It has made various recommendations to the government, including calling for the establishment of a new organization. Experts have pointed out that, ``We need to take account of the findings and work to close the gap with international standards.''
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A man who was surfing on the Fujisawa coast in Kanagawa is missing.
2024-05-29 22:57:00
On the afternoon of the 29th, a man who was surfing on the coast of Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture went missing, and police and coast guard stations are searching the area.
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Osaka Nishinari Ward “Lawsuit for eviction of people living on the streets” finalized Supreme Court
2024-05-29 21:43:00
The Supreme Court ruled on the 29th in a case in which Osaka Prefecture asked for the eviction of people living on the streets of a support facility for day laborers in Osaka's Nishinari Ward, which had been closed due to deterioration and was scheduled to be rebuilt. The decision was made to dismiss the appeal, and the loss of the case for the people living on the street was finalized.
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Man in his 70s dies after 20m tree falls on top of car, probably caused by gusts of wind Yamanashi
2024-05-29 21:05:00
On the night of the 28th, a 20-meter-tall tree fell on top of a car in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, killing a man in his 70s who was inside the car. The meteorological observatory estimates that gusts of wind briefly occurred when a low-pressure front passed through.
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Fukushima: Two people hit and killed by truck; life imprisonment sentence confirmed by Supreme Court
2024-05-29 21:04:00
The Supreme Court will reject the prosecution's appeal by the 29th for a defendant who was charged with intentionally hitting and killing two men and women with a truck in Miharu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, and was sentenced to death in the first trial and life imprisonment in the second trial. The decision was made and the sentence of life imprisonment was finalized.
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Fukushima Prefecture withdraws lawsuit against Tokyo Electric Power Company for compensation for personnel expenses due to nuclear power plant accident
2024-05-29 20:59:00
In a lawsuit in which Fukushima Prefecture was demanding that TEPCO compensate TEPCO for personnel costs and other costs, the prefecture was unable to reduce the number of employees as planned in response to the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The prefecture has announced that it has withdrawn the lawsuit because it has a prospect of compensation.
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Lawyer arrested for ``recovering money from romance fraud''
2024-05-29 20:47:00
The Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department arrested a 38-year-old Osaka lawyer on suspicion of violating the Lawyers Act for lending his lawyer's name to an advertising company to perform legal work in order to collect money from a romance scam. According to the bar association, the commission received from more than 1,800 people is believed to have exceeded 900 million yen, and the special investigation department is working to uncover the true circumstances of this group of lawyers.
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39 people were transported due to heatstroke during sports day practice, all with mild injuries Kanagawa Ebina
2024-05-29 20:16:00
On the morning of the 29th at an elementary school in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture, after a sports day practice was held in the schoolyard, a number of children complained of feeling unwell, and 39 children were taken to the hospital with suspected heatstroke. According to the city, the symptoms in both cases are mild.
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Four men and women arrested for reselling idol tickets at a high price for about 200 million yen
2024-05-29 20:12:00
Four men and women, including a 49-year-old trader from Sapporo, were arrested on suspicion of fraudulently purchasing idol group concert tickets and reselling them at high prices. Police are investigating the matter in detail, believing that it has been resold repeatedly and has sold at least 200 million yen so far.
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Signs of loggerhead sea turtles landing, hopes for confirmation of spawning for the first time in 2 years Minami Town, Tokushima
2024-05-29 19:28:00
For the first time this year, evidence of a loggerhead sea turtle landing on the coast of Minami Town, Tokushima Prefecture, which is known as a spawning ground for loggerhead sea turtles, was found, and expectations are high that this will be the first confirmation of spawning in Tokushima Prefecture in two years.
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``My life was ruined'' and ``sterilization under the old eugenics protection law'' argued at the Supreme Court
2024-05-29 19:20:00
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the government, and the plaintiffs spoke about their long-standing suffering. Ta. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision this summer and issue a unified judgment.
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39 people transported due to suspected heatstroke during sports day practice at Ebina elementary school, Kanagawa
2024-05-29 19:14:00
On the morning of the 29th, children practicing for a sports day at an elementary school in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture, complained of feeling unwell one after another, and a total of 39 children were taken to the hospital with suspected heatstroke. According to the city, the symptoms in both cases are mild. The highest temperature in Ebina City was 26.6 degrees, a summer day.
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Clinics run by general incorporated associations increase in urban areas; testimonies of doctors ``lending names''
2024-05-29 19:09:00
With the beauty boom and growing health consciousness, beauty clinics that offer free treatment such as hair removal and thinning hair treatments are opening one after another, mainly in urban areas. According to NHK's own investigation based on information disclosure requests, the number of beauty clinics established as "general incorporated associations" that are open to non-physicians and other industries has rapidly increased in Tokyo and Osaka over the past few years. It has been revealed that there is a case in which a doctor named Naru is suspected of ``borrowing his name.'' Experts point out that ``a system that allows the government to regularly check the contents of projects should be considered.''
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Typhoon No. 1 heading northeast while moving away from the Daitojima region. Be wary of high waves.
2024-05-29 18:59:00
Typhoon No. 1 is moving northeast while moving away from the Daitojima region of Okinawa Prefecture, and the meteorological observatory lifted the storm warning that had been issued for the Daitojima region just after 4 p.m. on the 29th. Although there is no longer any risk of the Daito Island region entering the storm zone, the meteorological observatory is warning of high waves accompanied by swells until the early hours of the night of the 29th, and is urging people to be careful of strong winds into the early hours of the 30th. It is expected to be closest to the Kanto region on Friday the 31st.
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Ikebukuro runaway accident: Family members meet for the first time with the inmate who caused the accident
2024-05-29 18:58:00
Takuya Matsunaga, who lost his wife and young daughter in a runaway car accident in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, met for the first time with the inmate who caused the accident five years ago. According to Matsunaga, he told the inmates that the purpose of the incident was to communicate the message to society in order to prevent it from happening again, and they exchanged words for about 40 minutes.
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Heavy rain causes damage to newly planted rice seedlings in Naruto, Tokushima
2024-05-29 18:39:00
Due to heavy rain on the 28th, freshly planted rice seedlings were damaged in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture.
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Man attacked by bear while collecting wild vegetables, injuries not life-threatening, Aomori Fukaura Town
2024-05-29 18:39:00
On the morning of the 29th, a man who was picking wild vegetables in Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to his face. According to the fire department, there are no life-threatening injuries.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical red yeast rice problem Blue mold detected at 6 locations at Osaka factory where raw materials are manufactured
2024-05-29 18:33:00
On the 29th, Osaka City announced that people who took supplements containing red yeast rice from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, which is headquartered in Osaka City, developed kidney disease. At our Osaka factory, we announced that blue mold that produces ``pouberuric acid'' was detected in six locations, including the ``cultivation room'' of the red yeast rice manufacturing room.
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Former Tokyo Metro employee arrested for allegedly receiving lost property illegally
2024-05-29 18:26:00
A former Tokyo Metro employee was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of abusing the company's internal systems to find out information about lost items while he was still employed there, then posing as the owner and fraudulently receiving cash and other payments.
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Fukui Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 approved for extension of operation to 8 nuclear power plants over 40 years old
2024-05-29 18:25:00
On the 29th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority unanimously approved a 20-year extension of the operating period of Units 3 and 4 of the Takahama Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture, which will mark 40 years since they began operation next year, as requested by Kansai Electric Power Company. It was approved. Eight nuclear power plants nationwide have been approved for operation for more than 40 years.
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``My life was ruined'' and ``sterilization under the old eugenics protection law'' argued at the Supreme Court
2024-05-29 18:22:00
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the government, and the plaintiffs spoke about their long-standing suffering. Ta. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision this summer and issue a unified judgment.
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Heavy rain on the 28th, linear precipitation band forecast, no warning calls issued
2024-05-29 18:19:00
Due to the heavy rain on the 28th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a warning to eight prefectures and regions, predicting that a linear precipitation band was expected, but none occurred. The Japan Meteorological Agency says that although the forecast was incorrect, the risk of disaster remains high, and urges caution when forecast information becomes available.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical red yeast rice problem Blue mold detected at 6 locations at Osaka factory where raw materials are manufactured
2024-05-29 18:08:00
On the 29th, Osaka City announced that people who took supplements containing red yeast rice from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, which is headquartered in Osaka City, developed kidney disease. At our Osaka factory, we announced that blue mold that produces ``pouberuric acid'' was detected in six locations, including the ``cultivation room'' of the red yeast rice manufacturing room.
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Typhoon No. 1 approaches Daitojima region, beware of strong winds and high waves
2024-05-29 18:04:00
The strong typhoon No. 1 continues to maintain its strength as it moves northward over the sea southeast of Minami Daito Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and is currently closest to the Daito Island region. The meteorological observatory has issued a storm warning for the Daito Island region, asking people to be careful of strong winds and high waves. It is expected to be closest to the Kanto region on Friday the 31st.
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“Japan should establish an independent human rights institution” UN Human Rights Council Working Group
2024-05-29 17:46:00
In its report published by the 28th, the United Nations Human Rights Council's Working Group on Business and Human Rights expressed concern that Japan lacks an independent human rights institution, and warned that it should not create obstacles to relief efforts. It has made various recommendations to the government, including calling for the establishment of a new organization. Experts have pointed out that, ``We need to take account of the findings and work to close the gap with international standards.''
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Eight railway companies to replace magnetic short-distance tickets with "QR codes"
2024-05-29 17:35:00
When traveling by train, we have been accustomed to using magnetic tickets for many years. With a view to discontinuing it in the future, it will be gradually replaced by QR codes. Eight railway companies operating in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including JR East, made the announcement on the 29th.
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Woman slightly injured after being bitten by escaped shepherd Tomisato Chiba
2024-05-29 17:32:00
On the morning of the 29th, a woman in her 40s was bitten by an escaped shepherd in Tomisato City, Chiba Prefecture, and suffered minor injuries. Shepherd has already been captured, and police are investigating the details by interviewing the owner.
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Otsu man's murder case: 2 days before he was found, possibly murdered in the evening after returning home
2024-05-29 17:28:00
On May 26th, a 60-year-old man who ran a restaurant was found murdered in a residence in Otsu City, with injuries to his upper body in more than 10 places, two days earlier. , it was discovered that the man's car was driving to and from work in the city. Police suspect that the man was killed that night after returning home from work, and are investigating the details of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to strengthen regulations on job change agents' ``congratulatory money'' that hinders employment stability
2024-05-29 17:20:00
It is regulated for job change brokers to pay part of the fees received from companies as ``congratulatory money'' to people who change jobs, as it encourages short-term job changes and impedes employment stability. , the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is planning to strengthen regulations as there is no end to cases in which cash and other payments are provided in various forms.
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Film director's first trial for “acting coaching” and sexual assault “Admission or denial pending”
2024-05-29 17:17:00
The first trial was held for a defendant accused of sexually assaulting a woman who had been scheduled to appear in a movie he was directing, using the opportunity to give her acting guidance. I'll put it on hold."
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Ishikawa: Repair work on water pipes connected to houses in Wajima, a disaster-stricken area where water supply continues to be cut off
2024-05-29 17:06:00
In addition to areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake where water continues to be cut off, there are still many homes that are unable to access tap water due to broken water pipes, even if water pipes have been restored. Ishikawa Prefecture and industry groups have begun providing support for arranging repair companies this month, and on the 29th, water pipe repair work was carried out in Wajima City.
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Subsidy project to strengthen the fisheries industry Unable to grasp results due to “incorrect calculation of income”
2024-05-29 17:04:00
In government-subsidized projects aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the fishing industry, there are many cases in which the "income of fishermen", which is the subject of evaluation, is calculated using an incorrect method, making it impossible to accurately understand the results of the project. This was revealed through an investigation by the Board of Audit. The Board of Audit is asking the Fisheries Agency to make fishermen and others aware of the correct method of calculating income.
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Be careful of accidents involving children riding on the back of your bicycle.Wear a helmet.
2024-05-29 16:57:00
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan is calling on children to properly wear helmets and seatbelts, as there are a number of accidents where children riding on the back of a bicycle hit their heads against obstacles or get their feet caught in the wheels. .
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Woman bitten by escaped shepherd, minor injuries Tomisato Chiba
2024-05-29 16:56:00
On the 29th, a woman in her 40s was bitten by an escaped shepherd in Tomisato City, Chiba Prefecture, and suffered minor injuries. Shepherd has already been captured, and police and others are investigating the details.
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Tamagawa Suitcase Body Abandoned - Some Suspects Explained Their Involvement in Murder
2024-05-29 16:56:00
In December of last year, the body of a man was found in a suitcase recovered from the Tama River, and it was revealed that the man had visited the room in Tokyo where the mother of his ex-girlfriend, who was arrested in mid-December, lived. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The police are investigating the case in detail because some of the five suspects arrested so far have given explanations to the effect that they were involved in the murder in response to a voluntary investigation by the police.
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Event for residents of temporary housing
2024-05-29 16:55:00
Events for residents affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and living in temporary housing were held in the Shiromaru district of Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Suzu City.
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Simultaneous crackdown on bicycle traffic violations in Tokyo; increasing trend in bicycle accidents
2024-05-29 16:47:00
As accidents involving bicycles are on the rise, crackdowns on bicycle traffic violations have been carried out in Tokyo.
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Kashima Road announces use of materials different from contract in 9 Hanshin Expressway and National Highway construction projects
2024-05-29 16:27:00
A major road paving construction company was found to be using recycled material from processed used asphalt in construction of national roads and expressways, contrary to the contract, and Kashima Road has been newly revised to pave roads such as the Hanshin Expressway and national highways in Kyushu. It was announced that materials different from those in the contract were used in nine construction projects. The company stated that it had reported the incident to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other authorities, and commented, ``Once the investigation is complete, we will take all possible measures to prevent it from happening again.''
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Safety regulations for Shimane Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 to be officially approved soon; review for restart to be completed
2024-05-29 16:05:00
The Nuclear Regulation Authority has decided to soon formally approve the ``safety regulations'' that set out the operational rules for the Shimane Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, which Chugoku Electric Power is aiming to restart in December this year. All examinations necessary for restarting operations will now be completed.
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Nearly 20% of Harumi flags are rented or resold “For money games”
2024-05-29 16:04:00
It has come to light that a corporation owns some of the rooms in Harumi Flag, a renovated former Olympic village whose project is supervised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, for investment purposes, but there are already plans for rental or resale. It turns out that about 500 rooms, nearly 20% of the total, have been sold. Experts point out that ``Harumi Flag has become a place for money games.''
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Fukui Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 approved for extension of operation to 8 nuclear power plants over 40 years old
2024-05-29 15:49:00
On the 29th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority unanimously approved a 20-year extension of the operating period of Units 3 and 4 of the Takahama Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture, which will mark 40 years since they began operation next year, as requested by Kansai Electric Power Company. It was approved. Eight nuclear power plants nationwide have been approved for operation for more than 40 years.
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A ward member belonging to the Meiji Restoration will be sent to prosecutors for paid advertising? Koto Ward, Tokyo
2024-05-29 15:46:00
In March of this year, a member of the Nippon Ishin no Kai who was elected as a ward assembly member in Tokyo's Koto Ward in April last year was accused of posting paid advertisements on social media calling for votes for him. Through interviews with investigators, we learned that he had been referred to the public prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act.
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A 70-year-old man died after a 20m tree fell on top of his car, possibly due to gusts of wind, Yamanashi Prefecture
2024-05-29 15:39:00
On the night of the 28th, a tree approximately 20 meters tall fell on top of a car in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, and a man in his 70s who was inside the car was taken to the hospital, but died. On the night of the 28th, the strongest winds in the history of observation in May were blowing in Fujikawaguchiko Town, and the town is investigating the situation in detail, assuming that the damage was caused by the gusts.
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``My life was ruined'' and ``sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Act'' argued at the Supreme Court
2024-05-29 15:32:00
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the government, and the plaintiffs spoke about their long-standing suffering. Ta. We will keep you updated on the developments on the 29th.
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Typhoon No. 1 approaches Daitojima region, beware of strong winds and high waves
2024-05-29 15:29:00
The strong typhoon No. 1 continues to maintain its strength as it moves northward over the sea southeast of Minami Daito Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and is currently closest to the Daito Island region. The meteorological observatory has issued a storm warning for the Daito Island region, asking people to be careful of strong winds and high waves.
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Unexpected “Plum harvest is poor…” Events are canceled in Ogose Town, Saitama
2024-05-29 14:53:00
In Ogose Town, Saitama Prefecture, where plum production is popular, plum harvest season is approaching, but production is expected to be 70% lower than usual due to insufficient pollination. The town has had some impacts, including canceling its annual plum direct sales event scheduled for June, citing a ``rarely poor harvest.''
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Food business operators with functional claims banned from operating without reporting health hazards proposed by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2024-05-29 14:05:00
In response to an issue in which people who took supplements containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that businesses that manufacture and sell foods with functional claims must submit information on health hazards to prefectures. We have put together a proposal that would allow businesses to be prohibited or suspended based on the law if they do not report to the governor or other authorities.
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``My life was ruined'' and ``sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Act'' argued at the Supreme Court
2024-05-29 14:01:00
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the government, and the plaintiffs spoke about their long-standing suffering. Ta.
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“Mental care for people living in temporary housing” Shelf-making exchange Ishikawa Noto Town
2024-05-29 13:07:00
In the Shiromaru district of Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the tsunami and other damage caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, an event was held where residents built wooden shelves and interacted with each other in order to provide psychological care to people living in temporary housing. I did.
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A 70-year-old man died after a 20m tree fell on top of his car, possibly due to gusts of wind, Yamanashi Prefecture
2024-05-29 12:56:00
On the night of the 28th, a tree approximately 20 meters tall fell on top of a car in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, and a man in his 70s who was inside the car was taken to the hospital, but died. On the night of the 28th, the strongest winds in the history of observation in May were blowing in Fujikawaguchiko Town, and the town is investigating the situation in detail, assuming that the damage was caused by the gusts.
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Typhoon No. 1 expected to approach the Daitojima region towards the evening of the 29th, alert
2024-05-29 12:45:00
Strong typhoon No. 1 is moving north over the sea south of Minami Daito Island while maintaining its strength, and is expected to approach the Daito Island region from now until evening. The meteorological observatory has issued a storm warning for the Daito Island region, asking people to be careful of strong winds and high waves.
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Kagawa Mitoyo: 19 houses flooded due to heavy rain; residents began cleaning up in the morning
2024-05-29 12:32:00
Due to heavy rain on the 28th, a total of 19 houses in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture were flooded, and residents had been working to clean up since the morning of the 29th.
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Okinawa Minamidaito Village Information on evacuation of elderly people throughout the village
2024-05-29 12:29:00
As the typhoon approaches, Minamidaito Village in Okinawa Prefecture issued an evacuation advisory for senior citizens at 9 a.m. on the 29th to residents throughout the village.
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Woman bitten by escaped shepherd, minor injuries Tomisato Chiba
2024-05-29 12:28:00
On the 29th, a woman in her 40s was bitten by an escaped shepherd in Tomisato City, Chiba Prefecture, and suffered minor injuries. Shepherd has already been captured, and police and others are investigating the details.
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Typhoon No. 1 is expected to approach the Daitojima region by the evening of the 29th.
2024-05-29 12:15:00
The strong typhoon No. 1 is moving northeast over the sea south of Minami Daito Island while maintaining its strength, and is expected to approach the Daito Island region from mid-afternoon to evening on the 29th. The meteorological observatory has issued a storm warning for the Daito Island region, asking people to be careful of strong winds and high waves.
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Kashima Road announces use of materials different from contract in 9 Hanshin Expressway and National Highway construction projects
2024-05-29 12:12:00
A major road paving construction company was found to be using recycled material from processed used asphalt in construction of national roads and expressways, contrary to the contract, and Kashima Road has been newly revised to pave roads such as the Hanshin Expressway and national highways in Kyushu. It was announced that materials different from those in the contract were used in nine construction projects. The company stated that it had reported the incident to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other authorities, and commented, ``Once the investigation is complete, we will take all possible measures to prevent it from happening again.''
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“Sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Act” Argument at Supreme Court Plaintiff speaks of pain
2024-05-29 11:54:00
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the government, and the plaintiffs spoke about their long-standing suffering. Ta.
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1 person killed in apartment fire in Ota Ward, Tokyo; unable to contact the resident, a man in his 50s
2024-05-29 10:12:00
On the 29th, there was a fire in an apartment in Ota Ward, Tokyo, and one person died. The Metropolitan Police Department has not been able to contact the man in his 50s who lives in this apartment, so they are working to confirm his identity and investigating the cause of the fire.
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Composer Joji Yuasa's work won the Odaka Award for outstanding orchestral performance
2024-05-29 08:26:00
Composer Joji Yuasa's work was selected for this year's Odaka Prize, which is given to outstanding domestic orchestral works, and the award ceremony was held in Tokyo on the evening of the 28th.
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Heavy rains and winds cause injuries and damage such as fallen trees throughout the Kanto region
2024-05-29 07:42:00
In the Kanto-Koshin region, the weather became rough with strong rain and wind in various areas through the early hours of the 29th, resulting in injuries and damage such as fallen trees. The Japan Meteorological Agency says that there is no longer any risk of heavy rain, but cautions people in the Izu Islands to be careful of sudden heavy rain until noon.
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Fukui Winter Delicacy “Wakasa Fugu” fry begins to be shipped
2024-05-29 07:21:00
On the 28th, shipment of young Wakasa fugu, one of Fukui Prefecture's winter delicacies, began in Obama City.
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Dairy cows are taken care of before summer at a farm run by Kushiro City, Hokkaido
2024-05-29 06:40:00
At a farm run by Kushiro City, Hokkaido, a ``simultaneous herding'' event was held in which dairy farmers received dairy cows to grow before the busy summer season.
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Approximately 100,000 irises begin to bloom at Fukuoka Fukutsu Miyajidake Shrine
2024-05-29 06:23:00
Approximately 100,000 flower irises have begun to bloom at Miyajidake Shrine in Fukutsu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, to the delight of visitors.
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Five Kumamoto bus and railway operators to abolish nationwide transportation IC card payments
2024-05-29 05:53:00
Five operators operating route buses and trains in Kumamoto Prefecture have decided to abolish national transportation IC cards as a means of paying fares by the end of this year, and to introduce touch payments such as credit cards by the end of this fiscal year. I did.
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“Forced sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Law” Argument in the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court on the 29th
2024-05-29 05:51:00
The Grand Bench of the Supreme Court will hold arguments on the 29th in five cases in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the state. The plaintiffs will tell the Grand Court of their long-standing feelings of having been deprived of their freedom to bear and raise children due to government policy.
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Tsunami-based activity plans Only 31% of coastal fire department headquarters
2024-05-29 05:16:00
A national survey found that only 31% of coastal fire department headquarters nationwide have established action plans in anticipation of a tsunami, and a national review committee has decided to draw on the lessons learned from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, for which a major tsunami warning was issued. We are encouraging the creation of plans.
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A fire burns 8 buildings in a residential area in Nishi Ward, Yokohama. No one was injured. The fire may have spread due to strong winds.
2024-05-29 04:51:00
On the night of the 28th, a fire destroyed eight homes in Yokohama's Nishi Ward, but no one was injured, and the police and fire department are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Tokyu Toyoko Line operation resumed
2024-05-29 00:06:00
The Tokyu Toyoko Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Kikuna Station and Yokohama Station due to a fatal accident, but operations resumed around 11:50 p.m.
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Collapsed buildings in 4 prefectures affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake can now be demolished with one person's application
2024-05-29 00:03:00
The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Environment have announced that the four prefectures affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake will be able to smoothly dismantle and remove buildings that have collapsed or burned down.Even if there are multiple owners, one person can apply for demolition. We have issued a document stating what we can do.
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