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Shogi “Eio Match” 4th game on the 31st Fujii Hakkan has 1 win and 2 losses. Will he be able to maintain his Hakkan?

2024-05-30 22:39:00
The 4th game of the ``Eio match'', one of the eight major shogi titles, will be held in Chiba Prefecture on the 31st, with Takumi Ito 7-dan (21) challenging the title holder, Sota Fujii (21) . Fujii's eight crowns have so far gone with one win and two losses, making it a match to see if he can maintain his eight crowns.

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A grenade explodes during training, killing one member in his 20s. Ground Self-Defense Force Kitafuji Training Range

2024-05-30 21:05:00
On the morning of the 30th, a man in his 20s was killed when fragments of a grenade exploded during training at a Ground Self-Defense Force training range in Yamanashi Prefecture. The Self-Defense Forces are investigating the details of what happened at the time, as they were hit by fragments of a grenade thrown and exploded by another member.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 nuclear fuel debris removal “to start as early as August”

2024-05-30 20:44:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company has announced that the first nuclear fuel debris removal planned for Unit 2 of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant will begin as early as August this year.

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“Nuclear waste” disposal site: Governor of Saga Prefecture intends not to accept final disposal site

2024-05-30 20:37:00
On the 30th, members of Saga Prefecture visited the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to hear about the decision by Genkai Town in Saga Prefecture, where the nuclear power plant is located, to accept the first stage of an investigation regarding the selection of a disposal site for the so-called "nuclear waste" produced by nuclear power generation. Governor Yamaguchi called for the discussion to be expanded to areas without nuclear power plants, and reiterated the prefecture's intention not to accept the final disposal site.

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Go “Honinbo Match” Ichiriki Sankaku wins over Yo 8-dan, first defense of title

2024-05-30 20:35:00
The third game of the ``Honinbo Battle,'' the oldest of the seven major Go titles, was held in Mie Prefecture, where Ryo Ichiriki (26 years old) defeated the challenger Yo Shoki 8-dan (28) and won the ``Honinbo'' title. defended for the first time.

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Shogi "Eio Match" 4th game tomorrow Fujii Hakkan has 1 win and 2 losses. Will he be able to maintain his Hakkan?

2024-05-30 20:33:00
The 4th game of the ``Eio match'', one of the eight major shogi titles, will be held in Chiba Prefecture on the 31st, with Takumi Ito 7-dan (21) challenging the title holder, Sota Fujii (21) . Fujii's eight crowns have so far gone with one win and two losses, making it a match to see if he can maintain his eight crowns.

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Osaka District Court orders real estate company to pay compensation for “sale contract to man with brain disorder”

2024-05-30 19:56:00
In a lawsuit in which the family of a man with severe brain damage sought compensation from a real estate company for unfairly entering into a contract to sell his home the day before he died, the Osaka District Court ruled that ``the contract was signed after the man died.'' There is a strong suspicion that the film was created by the company.'' The court accepted the family's lawsuit and ordered the company to pay 21.5 million yen in compensation.

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Japan national soccer team Aoi Tanaka visits Wajima City and interacts with junior high school students

2024-05-30 19:47:00
Aoi Tanaka, a member of the Japanese national soccer team, visited Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and played soccer with local junior high school students.

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JR Keiyo Line to revise timetable again “Some local trains will be changed to rapid trains”

2024-05-30 19:31:00
JR East revised the timetable again in September this year in response to a number of calls for a review of the rapid service on the JR Keiyo Line, which significantly decreased due to the timetable revision in March this year. It was announced that during the morning hours, the two inbound trains will be changed from local trains to rapid trains. The situation where the number of rapid trains is decreasing compared to before will continue.

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Childbirth cost “visualization” site What are the reactions of people who are preparing to give birth?

2024-05-30 19:26:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's website was launched today, the 30th, where you can check the costs and services of hospitals nationwide that handle childbirth. We heard a variety of voices from people who are preparing to give birth.

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``Plant lover'' 3-year-old child awarded by police for finding illegal poppies used as drug material

2024-05-30 19:10:00
A 3-year-old boy who loves plants was awarded an award for finding a type of poppy, a type of poppy whose cultivation is prohibited as a drug ingredient, in an empty lot in Tokushima City, which led to him reporting it to the police.

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Tochigi Nasu town avalanche that killed 8 people: Teachers sentenced to 2 years in prison Utsunomiya District Court

2024-05-30 19:09:00
Seven years ago, a teacher and three others were charged with professional negligence resulting in death or injury in an accident that killed eight people, including high school students, who were caught in an avalanche during a mountaineering training club activity in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. In response, the Utsunomiya District Court sentenced him to two years in prison, stating, ``It was entirely possible to foresee the danger of an avalanche, and this was a ``man-made disaster'' due to considerable carelessness.''

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Taxi driver shot in the stomach and injured; suspect on the run Saitama Kawaguchi

2024-05-30 19:08:00
Late on the night of the 29th, a taxi driver in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture was shot in the stomach with what appeared to be a handgun by a man who was riding in a taxi.The man got into a taxi from a platform in front of Akabane Station about 10 minutes before the incident. Interviews with investigators revealed that this appears to be the case. Police are looking into the details of the incident, including checking footage from the drive recorder to see what was inside the car.

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Former Eugenics Protection Law violates the Constitution, Fukuoka District Court orders government to pay compensation

2024-05-30 19:00:00
In a lawsuit in which a hearing-impaired couple in Fukuoka Prefecture sought compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Law, the Fukuoka District Court ruled that the law violated the constitution and ordered compensation from the government. handed down a judgment ordering.

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All major companies raise electricity and gas rates billed in July. What is the future outlook?

2024-05-30 18:59:00
The electricity rates charged by the 10 major electric power companies this July will increase compared to the previous month, and 8 out of 10 will be at the highest level when compared using the current model rates. The main reason for this is that the subsidies that the government has continued as a measure to counter soaring prices will once end, but there are also speculations that prices will rise further due to factors such as rising fuel prices. How should I survive this summer? We have also summarized ways to save electricity.

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Ishikawa Hakui Swimming school reopens at disaster-stricken pool after about 5 months

2024-05-30 18:49:00
A swimming pool facility in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been closed due to damage caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, has completed repairs and reopened as a swimming school on the 30th for the first time in about five months.

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In response to the United Nations “Business and Human Rights” report, parties “call for a domestic human rights institution”

2024-05-30 18:37:00
In response to the publication of the report of the first study conducted in Japan by the United Nations Human Rights Council's Working Group on Business and Human Rights, a review of the human rights issues identified in the report as problematic in the response of governments and companies. The parties concerned held a press conference and called for the establishment of a domestic human rights institution and effective responses.

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Tully's online store announces suspension of unauthorized access service

2024-05-30 18:33:00
Tully's Coffee Japan, which operates a coffee chain, has announced that it has suspended its services due to the discovery of unauthorized access to its online store and the risk of personal information being leaked.

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Saitama Prefectural High School Receives Recommendation to Become Co-educational, Parents ``Leave a Variety of Options''

2024-05-30 18:26:00
In response to a recommendation from the prefecture's grievance committee requesting prefectural high schools in Saitama Prefecture, which have boys' and girls' schools, to become co-educational, representatives of parents of prefectural high schools, which have single-sex schools, visited the Prefectural Board of Education. He appealed for the significance of boys' and girls' schools. As a result of a survey of parents, many of those who responded were against coeducational education.

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JR East driver watches anime sites on tablet while driving

2024-05-30 18:21:00
JR East announced that it was discovered that a driver in his 30s was watching anime sites unrelated to work on his tablet while driving on the JR Kawagoe Line and Saikyo Line. Although there was no impact on service, the company said, ``We will provide thorough guidance to prevent the same thing from happening again.''

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TV Tokyo apologizes for inappropriate content of “Gekuroku/Police Coverage 24 Hours!!”

2024-05-30 18:21:00
TV Tokyo has announced that a program aired last March contained inappropriate content, including inaccurate expressions and misleading composition, and has apologized.

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Shogi "Eio Match" 4th game tomorrow Fujii Hakkan has 1 win and 2 losses. Will he be able to maintain his Hakkan?

2024-05-30 18:17:00
The 4th game of the ``Eio match'', one of the eight major shogi titles, was held in Chiba Prefecture on the 31st, with Takumi Ito 7-dan (21) challenging title holder Sota Fujii (21). Masu. Fujii's eight crowns have so far gone with one win and two losses, making it a match to see if he can maintain his eight crowns.

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Taxi driver shot in the stomach and injured; suspect on the run Saitama Kawaguchi

2024-05-30 18:14:00
Late on the night of the 29th, a taxi driver in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture was shot in the stomach with what appeared to be a handgun by a man who was riding in a taxi.The man got into a taxi from a platform in front of Akabane Station about 10 minutes before the incident. Interviews with investigators revealed that this appears to be the case. Police are looking into the details of the incident, including checking footage from the drive recorder to see what was inside the car.

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Princess Kako attends an event commemorating the 125th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Greece

2024-05-30 18:09:00
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince and Princess Akishino, is on an official visit to Greece and visited the northwestern island to attend official events commemorating the 125th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Greece.

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Childbirth cost “visualization” site What are the reactions of people who are preparing to give birth?

2024-05-30 18:08:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's website was launched today, the 30th, where you can check the costs and services of hospitals nationwide that handle childbirth. We heard a variety of voices from people who are preparing to give birth.

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Typhoon No. 1 approaches the Izu Islands on the 31st; heavy rain also possible in southern Kanto

2024-05-30 18:06:00
Typhoon No. 1 is expected to approach the Izu Islands from the morning of the 31st until noon, so vigilance is needed for high waves. In the southern Kanto region and the Izu Islands, there is a risk of heavy rain accompanied by thunder, especially during rush hours, and the Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to be careful about landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river levels. I am.

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Tochigi Nasu town avalanche that killed 8 people: Teachers sentenced to 2 years in prison Utsunomiya District Court

2024-05-30 18:05:00
Seven years ago, a teacher and three others were charged with professional negligence resulting in death or injury in an accident that killed eight people, including high school students, who were caught in an avalanche during a mountaineering training club activity in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. In response, the Utsunomiya District Court sentenced him to two years in prison, stating, ``It was entirely possible to foresee the danger of an avalanche, and this was a fairly serious degree of carelessness.''

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A grenade explodes during training, killing one member in his 20s. Ground Self-Defense Force Kitafuji Training Range

2024-05-30 17:51:00
On the morning of the 30th, a man in his 20s was killed when fragments of a grenade exploded during training at a Ground Self-Defense Force training range in Yamanashi Prefecture. The Self-Defense Forces are investigating the details of what happened at the time, as they were hit by fragments of a grenade thrown and exploded by another member.

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Commissioner of the National Tax Agency strengthens efforts to popularize “cashless payment”

2024-05-30 17:34:00
A meeting of related organizations aimed at promoting "cashless payment," which allows tax payments to be made from smartphones and computers, was held in Tokyo on the 30th, and National Tax Agency Commissioner Sei Sumizawa said, "This will also lead to cost reductions for society as a whole." He expressed his intention to strengthen efforts to popularize the technology.

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Hyogo Himeji 91-year-old woman dies; eldest son and wife and grandson arrested; suspected of repeated assault

2024-05-30 17:19:00
Last October, his eldest son in his 60s and grandson in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of causing bodily harm to a 91-year-old woman who lived with him at a house in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, after repeatedly hitting her and causing her death. , the eldest son's wife was also arrested on suspicion of assault, including tying her ankles. The eldest son and grandson deny some of the charges.

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Amendment bill to the Housing Safety Net Act passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Representatives

2024-05-30 17:01:00
On the 30th, a bill to revise the so-called "Housing Safety Net Law" was passed at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, which aims to create an environment in which landlords can easily rent in order to secure housing for elderly people, people with disabilities, and others who are refused rental housing.・It was established.

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Tochigi Nasu town avalanche that killed 8 people: Teachers sentenced to 2 years in prison Utsunomiya District Court

2024-05-30 16:55:00
Seven years ago, a teacher and three others were charged with professional negligence resulting in death or injury in an accident that killed eight people, including high school students, who were caught in an avalanche during a mountaineering training club activity in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. In response, the Utsunomiya District Court sentenced him to two years in prison, stating, ``It was entirely possible to foresee the danger of an avalanche, and this was a fairly serious degree of carelessness.''

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Taxi driver shot in the stomach and injured; suspect on the run Saitama Kawaguchi

2024-05-30 16:53:00
Late on the night of the 29th, a taxi driver in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture was shot in the stomach with what appeared to be a handgun. It turned out that he had told the driver to go near the scene. Police are investigating the incident as a case of attempted robbery and murder, believing that he may have been familiar with the area.

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A grenade explodes during training, killing one member in his 20s. Ground Self-Defense Force Kitafuji Training Range

2024-05-30 16:52:00
On the morning of the 30th, a member in his 20s was killed by fragments of a grenade that exploded during a training exercise at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Kitafuji Training Range in Yamanashi Prefecture. The Self-Defense Forces are investigating the details of what happened at the time, as they were hit by fragments of a grenade thrown and exploded by another member.

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"Gyoza no Ousho" will raise prices on 13 products from June 21st due to soaring raw material prices

2024-05-30 16:40:00
``Ohsho Food Service,'' which operates ``Gyoza no Ohsho,'' has announced that it will raise the prices of 13 products, including gyoza and fried rice, starting from the 21st of next month due to rising raw material prices. This is the fourth price increase in more than two years, and the first since October last year.

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Preventing hay fever with rice!? Development of “cedar pollen rice”

2024-05-30 16:35:00
Preventing hay fever with rice!? Cedar pollen rice, a rice that has been artificially made to contain substances that cause hay fever, is expected to be a new measure against hay fever. On the 30th, a study group of experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries proposed a policy for practical use, including the development of pharmaceuticals made from rice. There seem to be challenges in putting this into practical use, as to how it works to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.

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Komei proposes to Prime Minister Kishida to “carefully examine the effects of ride-sharing implementation”

2024-05-30 16:13:00
Regarding the "Japanese version of ride-sharing," the New Komeito Party recommends that Prime Minister Kishida carefully examine the effects of implementing measures, saying that discussions should not be hastily advanced over whether to allow businesses other than taxi companies to participate. did.

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A grenade explodes during training, killing one member in his 20s. Ground Self-Defense Force Kitafuji Training Range

2024-05-30 15:48:00
On the morning of the 30th, a member in his 20s was killed by fragments of a grenade that exploded during a training exercise at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Kitafuji Training Range in Yamanashi Prefecture. The Self-Defense Forces are investigating the details of what happened at the time, as they were hit by fragments of a grenade thrown and exploded by another member.

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Landlord arrested on suspicion of hiding criminals, telling residents to "run away immediately"

2024-05-30 15:15:00
A 77-year-old landlord who was contacted by the Metropolitan Police Department when his apartment was being searched for a drug incident was accused of trying to hide the culprit by calling the occupants of the apartment they were investigating and telling them to "run away now." He was arrested on suspicion of evasion.

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NHK Broadcasting Technology Research Institute opens to the public from today, exhibiting the latest broadcasting technology

2024-05-30 15:00:00
The public opening of the NHK Broadcasting Technology Research Institute, which introduces cutting-edge broadcasting technology such as displays that can be freely transformed like cloth, began on the 30th.

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Ishikawa Noto Town Sake Brewery Completes first sake brewed at its own sake brewery after the disaster

2024-05-30 14:58:00
A long-established sake brewing company in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, has completed its first batch of sake since the disaster.

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Obstacles that make it difficult to charge mobile Suica are gradually being resolved

2024-05-30 14:58:00
From around noon on the 30th, there were problems with Mobile Suica, which is used to pay train fares, etc., making it difficult to charge using the app, but according to JR East, the problems are gradually being resolved. about it. There was a problem with another company's system used for mobile Suica, but this problem has been restored and is being resolved.

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Hyogo Himeji 91-year-old woman dies; eldest son and wife and grandson arrested; suspected of repeated assault

2024-05-30 14:45:00
Last October, his eldest son in his 60s and grandson in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of causing bodily harm to a 91-year-old woman who lived with him at a house in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, after repeatedly hitting her and causing her death. , the eldest son's wife was also arrested on suspicion of assault, including tying her ankles. The eldest son and grandson deny some of the charges.

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Taxi driver shot in the stomach and injured; suspect on the run Saitama Kawaguchi

2024-05-30 14:40:00
Late on the night of the 29th, a taxi driver in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture was shot in the stomach with what appeared to be a handgun. It turned out that he had told the driver to go near the scene. Police are investigating the incident as a case of attempted robbery and murder, believing that he may have been familiar with the area.

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Conflict between Rokudaime Yamaguchi-gumi and Kizunai “Aiming for early suppression” Commissioner of National Police Agency

2024-05-30 14:29:00
Yasuhiro Tsuyuki of the National Police Agency spoke about the ``Rokudaime Yamaguchi-gumi'' and ``Kizunakai,'' which have been involved in a series of incidents that appear to be conflicts, and are in the process of being designated as ``organized crime groups designated as specific conflicts,'' which are subject to strict crackdowns. At a press conference on the 30th, the Minister stated that he intends to further strengthen crackdowns and aim to put an end to the conflict as soon as possible.

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A grenade explodes during training, killing one member in his 20s. Ground Self-Defense Force Kitafuji Training Range

2024-05-30 14:21:00
On the morning of the 30th, a man in his 20s was killed when fragments of a grenade exploded during training at a Ground Self-Defense Force training range in Yamanashi Prefecture. The Self-Defense Forces are investigating the details of what happened at the time, as they were hit by fragments of a grenade thrown and exploded by another member.

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Tochigi Nasu town avalanche that killed 8 people: Teachers sentenced to 2 years in prison Utsunomiya District Court

2024-05-30 14:15:00
Seven years ago, a teacher and three others were charged with professional negligence resulting in death or injury in an accident that killed eight people, including high school students, who were caught in an avalanche during a mountaineering training club activity in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. However, the Utsunomiya District Court sentenced him to two years in prison.

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Grenade explodes during training, 1 member killed Ground Self-Defense Force Kitafuji Training Range

2024-05-30 14:04:00
Just before 9 a.m. on the 30th, the Ground Self-Defense Force announced that a man in his 20s was hit by fragments of a grenade that exploded during a training exercise at the Kitafuji Training Range in Yamanashi Prefecture, and he was confirmed dead at a hospital. The member belonged to the 1st General Regiment at the Nerima Garrison in Tokyo, and was hit by fragments of a grenade thrown by another member, and the Self-Defense Force's police force, an investigative agency, is investigating the details of what happened at the time. .

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TV Tokyo apologizes for inappropriate content of “Gekuroku/Police Coverage 24 Hours!!”

2024-05-30 13:40:00
TV Tokyo has announced that a program aired last March contained inappropriate content, including inaccurate expressions and misleading composition, and has apologized.

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Obstacles such as difficulty in charging with the mobile Suica app

2024-05-30 13:35:00
According to JR East, as of 12:30 p.m. on the 30th, there were problems with Mobile Suica, which is used to pay fares, etc., making it difficult to charge using the app. This means that you can charge your card with cash using ticket vending machines. JR East is investigating the cause of the failure, as there is no outlook for recovery.

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1 person injured in grenade explosion during exercise Ground Self-Defense Force Kitafuji Training Range

2024-05-30 13:19:00
On the morning of the 30th, at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Kitafuji Exercise Range in Yamanashi Prefecture, the fire department received a report that an explosion occurred during an exercise using a grenade. According to the fire department, one male member in his 20s was taken to the hospital with injuries to his face and throat, but he was said to be unconscious.

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Jingu Gaien Redevelopment “Possibility of Adverse Impact on Human Rights” Announced by United Nations Working Group

2024-05-30 13:12:00
The United Nations Human Rights Council's Working Group on Business and Human Rights has published a report stating that the redevelopment of Meiji Jingu Gaien in Tokyo "may have an adverse impact on human rights." In response, the government has called for the words to be removed from the report, stating that there is a ``major problem.''

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Launch rehearsal of “H3” Unit 3 “Good results were obtained” JAXA

2024-05-30 13:00:00
A rehearsal was held at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture to confirm the launch procedure for the third unit of Japan's new main rocket "H3" scheduled to be launched next month, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) verified that all items were as planned. It was announced on the 30th that good results had been obtained.

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Tochigi Kanuma Same-sex couples with “husband (undocumented)” and “wife (undocumented)” residence certificate

2024-05-30 12:55:00
Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, has announced that from July this year it will issue resident cards to same-sex couples in the city that will indicate "husband (undocumented)" or "wife (undocumented)" in the relationship column. did. Kanuma City says, ``The response of Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture provided a boost.''

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Victims from Okinawa are memorialized on Pacific islands; bereaved families depart for the area

2024-05-30 12:42:00
The bereaved families and others departed for the Pacific Islands to pay their respects to the many Okinawans who died on the Pacific Islands where they migrated during the Pacific War.

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North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles; may have fallen outside EEZ; no damage information

2024-05-30 12:27:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 30th that multiple ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea, and all of them appear to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone). As there has been no information on damage so far, the government has lodged a strong protest with North Korea and will continue to do its best to monitor and monitor the situation.

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Prime Minister Kishida “My Number Card will be installed on iPhone next spring”

2024-05-30 12:24:00
Prime Minister Kishida met online with the CEO of American IT giant Apple, and confirmed that the My Number card function will be installed on iPhones next spring, allowing users to use related services.

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A bow arrow was shot into the door of a truck on Joban Expressway by a vehicle passing alongside.

2024-05-30 12:21:00
On the 29th, a bow arrow was found stuck in the door of a large truck on the Joban Expressway in Ibaraki Prefecture, and based on the circumstances at the scene, police believe that the arrow may have been shot from a vehicle running parallel to the truck. We are investigating the possibility that it may be sexual.

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Experiment to generate hydrogen sulfide at junior high school; 4 students transported to Nagano due to poor physical condition

2024-05-30 12:20:00
According to the police, around 9:30 a.m. on the 30th, four students complained of feeling unwell during an experiment to generate hydrogen sulfide at Okaya Nanbu Junior High School in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture, and were taken to the hospital. According to the fire department, three female students and one male student were transported to the hospital, and although they were coughing, they were able to speak.

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1 person injured due to grenade explosion during exercise, Ground Self-Defense Force Kitafuji Garrison

2024-05-30 12:07:00
According to the fire department, just before 9 a.m. on the 30th, an explosion occurred during a grenade exercise at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Kitafuji Training Range, which straddles Fujiyoshida City and Yamanakako Village in Yamanashi Prefecture, resulting in one person being injured. ” was reported. According to the fire department, a man in his 20s was taken to a hospital in Kofu City with injuries to his face and throat, but he was unconscious at the time of transportation. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Kitafuji Garrison said, ``We have heard that an accident occurred and one person was transported by ambulance, but we are currently confirming the details.'' The Self-Defense Forces and others are investigating the situation in detail.

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Princess Kako makes official visit to Greece and inspects the Old Town, a World Heritage Site

2024-05-30 11:59:00
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince and Princess Akishino, is on an official visit to Greece to promote international friendship.She visited the northwestern island and inspected the townscape, which is registered as a World Heritage Site.

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The legal speed for narrow ``community roads'' will be uniformly lowered to 30km/h

2024-05-30 11:52:00
The National Police Agency has decided to reduce the legal speed limit for vehicles on so-called "community roads", which are used on a daily basis in residential areas and are narrow, from the current standard of 60 km/h to 30 km/h across the board. , we have decided to proceed with the process of amending the law.

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Taxi driver shot in the stomach and injured; suspect on the run Saitama Kawaguchi

2024-05-30 11:47:00
Late on the night of the 29th, a taxi driver in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture was shot in the stomach with what appeared to be a handgun. It turned out that he had told the driver to go near the scene. Police are investigating the incident as a case of attempted robbery and murder, believing that he may have been familiar with the area.

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Ishikawa Wajima Port Raised seabed to undergo excavation work Fishing boat moved to another port

2024-05-30 11:45:00
Wajima Port in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, is still unable to fish due to the uplift of the sea floor. On the 30th, about 10 fishing boats moved to another port in preparation for excavation work on the raised seabed.

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Typhoon No. 1 approaches Izu Islands tomorrow - be wary of high waves

2024-05-30 11:43:00
Typhoon No. 1 is expected to approach the Izu Islands from early morning to early morning on the 31st, so vigilance should be taken against high waves. Even in the southern Kanto region, there is a risk of strong rain and winds leading to stormy weather during the commuting hours on the 31st, so please pay close attention to the latest weather information.

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North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles; may have fallen outside EEZ; no damage information

2024-05-30 11:17:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 30th that multiple ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea, and all of them appear to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone). As there has been no information on damage so far, the government has lodged a strong protest with North Korea and will continue to do its best to monitor and monitor the situation.

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Taxi driver shot in the stomach and injured; suspect on the run Saitama Kawaguchi

2024-05-30 11:14:00
Late on the night of the 29th in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, a taxi driver was injured when a man in the taxi demanded money from him and then shot him in the stomach with what appeared to be a handgun. The gunman ran away from the scene, and police are investigating his whereabouts as a case of attempted robbery and murder, and are asking nearby residents to be on alert.

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Aomori cargo ship sinking accident caused by sudden change in course, report compiled

2024-05-30 10:12:00
Four years ago, a cargo ship collided with a fishing boat off the coast of Aomori Prefecture and sank, leaving 13 foreign crew members missing.The National Transportation Safety Board warned that the cargo ship suddenly changed course. In addition, a report was compiled stating that the cause of the collision was that the fishing boat's crew was watching the fish finder and did not notice the cargo ship approaching.

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North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles; may have fallen outside EEZ; no damage information

2024-05-30 09:52:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 30th that multiple ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea, and all of them appear to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone). As there has been no information on damage so far, the government has lodged a strong protest with North Korea and will continue to do its best to monitor and monitor the situation.

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North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles; may have fallen outside EEZ; no damage information

2024-05-30 09:06:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 30th that multiple ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea. It is estimated that both fell outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone), and we are continuing to analyze detailed information and monitor the situation.

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Taxi driver shot in the stomach and injured; suspect on the run Saitama Kawaguchi

2024-05-30 08:47:00
Late on the night of the 29th in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, a taxi driver was injured when a man in the taxi demanded money from him and then shot him in the stomach with what appeared to be a handgun. The gunman ran away from the scene, and police are investigating his whereabouts as a case of attempted robbery and murder, and are asking nearby residents to be on alert.

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Large-scale flooding in Brazil has long-lasting effects even in areas where many people of Japanese descent live

2024-05-30 08:34:00
In the southern part of Brazil, where heavy rains that began at the end of April caused large-scale flooding, water has not receded in large areas, and even areas where many people of Japanese ancestry live continue to suffer from flooding, causing long-term effects.

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Government to make adjustments on whether to expand ride sharing beyond taxi companies

2024-05-30 08:25:00
Opinions are divided within the government regarding the ``Japanese version of ride sharing'' as to whether businesses other than taxi companies should be allowed to participate. It is expected that final adjustments will be made with the aim of indicating a certain direction by the time the ``substantive policy'' is compiled for this year, which is scheduled for June.

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Consultations about being ``deceived'' in soliciting investment through advertisements impersonating celebrities are rapidly increasing.

2024-05-30 07:49:00
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan has issued a warning after the number of consultations about people being scammed out of money after being solicited for investment through fake SNS advertisements impersonating celebrities increased sharply last fiscal year by 9.6 times compared to the previous year. I'm calling.

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Sterilization under the old Eugenics Protection Law, judgment to be decided this summer, focus on disqualification period

2024-05-30 07:45:00
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 state were held on the 29th in the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court, highlighting the suffering that the plaintiffs have suffered for many years. I talked about my thoughts. The judgment is expected to be handed down this summer, and will focus on whether the plaintiff has the right to seek compensation since it has been a while since the surgery.

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North Korea's possible ballistic missile launch may have fallen outside the EEZ

2024-05-30 07:43:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 30th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. It appears to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone), and we are continuing to collect information and monitor the situation. The South Korean military's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of ​​Japan at around 6:14 a.m.

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[Breaking News] Taxi driver shot in the stomach and injured; suspect flees Saitama

2024-05-30 07:21:00
Late on the night of the 29th in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, a taxi driver was shot in the stomach with what appeared to be a handgun by a male passenger who had demanded money from him.He was injured and is being treated at a hospital. The gunman ran away from the scene, and police are investigating his whereabouts as a case of attempted robbery and murder, and are asking nearby residents to be on alert.

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[Breaking News] Possible North Korean ballistic missile may have fallen outside the EEZ

2024-05-30 07:16:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 30th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. It appears to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone), and we are continuing to collect information and monitor the situation. The South Korean military's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that around 6:14 a.m., North Korea fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles, believed to be short-range ballistic missiles, toward the Sea of ​​Japan from near Sunan, the international airport near the capital Pyongyang. announced that it had been launched.

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Metropolitan Police Department requests cooperation from credit card companies to prevent credit card abuse

2024-05-30 06:57:00
In order to prevent damage such as rip-offs caused by misuse of credit cards, the Metropolitan Police Department held a briefing session with credit card companies and called for their cooperation, including thorough screening at the time of contract, in order to prevent fraudulent stores from installing payment terminals. Ta.

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JR Keiyo Line to revise timetable again, increasing morning up-speed trains, etc.

2024-05-30 06:41:00
Due to the JR Keiyo Line's timetable revision carried out in March this year, the number of rapid services in the morning and after evening hours was significantly reduced.In response to a series of calls for a review, JR East announced in September that It has also been revealed that the company has decided to revise its timetable again, including increasing the number of fast trains in the morning.

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Increase in troubles in aesthetic medicine; Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to set up study group to discuss measures, etc.

2024-05-30 06:08:00
In response to the increasing number of consultations regarding health hazards and contract troubles related to cosmetic treatments such as hair removal and hair thinning treatments that are provided in private clinics, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has set up a study group consisting of experts and others to discuss countermeasures. I decided to go.

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The Emperor's Family Watches a Concert by a World-renowned Viola Player

2024-05-30 05:42:00
On the evening of the 29th, the Emperor's family attended a concert by a world-renowned viola player in Tokyo.

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[Breaking News] Taxi driver shot in the stomach and injured; suspect flees Saitama

2024-05-30 05:40:00
Late on the night of the 29th in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, a taxi driver was shot in the stomach with what appeared to be a handgun by a male passenger who had demanded money from him.He was injured and is being treated at a hospital. The gunman ran away from the scene, and police are investigating his whereabouts as a case of attempted robbery and murder, and are asking nearby residents to be on alert.

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A crossbow arrow was shot into a truck. No one was injured. Tokiwa Expressway

2024-05-30 01:21:00
On the afternoon of the 29th on the Joban Expressway in Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, an object that looked like an arrow from a Western-style bow called a ``crossbow'' was found stuck in the passenger side door of a large truck. The truck driver was not injured, and police believe that someone shot an arrow-like object into the incident, and are investigating the incident as a case of property damage.

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