Social News(2024/06/06)
Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2: Regulatory Commission conducts on-site investigation, no new basis for focus revealed
2024-06-06 22:08:00
The Nuclear Regulation Authority's on-site investigation began on the 6th in conjunction with the review that is a prerequisite for the restart of Unit 2 of the Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture, and the operator has requested that the reactor No new evidence has been provided to suggest that there is no connection directly beneath the building.
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A woman in her 30s dies in a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, with “scars on her face” Metropolitan Police Department
2024-06-06 20:41:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, a woman in her 30s was found dead in a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. The woman had injuries on her face, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident.
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Shogi: Sota Fujii wins eight titles, making a good start towards becoming the first "Eternal Kisei"
2024-06-06 20:02:00
The first round of the Kiseisen, one of the eight major shogi titles, was held in Chiba Prefecture, where Sota Fujii (21) defeated challenger Takayuki Yamazaki, 8-dan, and won his first permanent title. We are off to a good start.
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Ishikawa Wajima “Place with risk of landslides” Patrol in preparation for the rainy season
2024-06-06 19:44:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered a series of landslides and other damage due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the prefecture and other authorities conducted patrols to inspect areas at risk of landslides in preparation for the heavy rains of the rainy season.
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Kagoshima Prefectural Police “Secret Leak” Case Internal Documents Are Related to Another Case
2024-06-06 19:28:00
A former head of the Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters' public safety department was arrested for leaking internal documents containing personal information to a third party.The documents were found at a related party last month during an investigation into another information leak case. I understand that. Police are investigating the possibility that the leaked documents may have been passed on to another person. The former police chief claims, ``I could not forgive the prefectural police chief's attempt to cover up the criminal acts of his employees.''
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Saitama Prefectural Board of Education dismisses prefectural high school teacher for having sex with female student at work
2024-06-06 18:59:00
The Saitama Prefectural Board of Education has suspended a prefectural high school teacher for having sex with a female student at the high school where he worked.
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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant accident evacuation route New smart ICs to be installed on Hokuriku Expressway
2024-06-06 18:49:00
As discussions continue over the restart of TEPCO's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, which was supplying electricity to the Tokyo metropolitan area, the government is using national budget to build new smart interchanges on the Hokuriku Expressway as evacuation routes in the event of a nuclear power plant accident. We have announced our policy to do so.
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Rock falls during Shizuoka slope repair work, three workers injured, no life-threatening injuries
2024-06-06 18:38:00
Just before noon on the 6th, a rock fell during repair work on a slope along a forest road in the mountains of Shizuoka City, and according to the fire department, three workers were injured and taken to the hospital. Both victims are conscious and their injuries are not life-threatening.
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Japan, U.S., and South Korean coast guard agencies hold their first joint exercise to “strengthen cooperation” with China and other countries in mind
2024-06-06 18:36:00
On the 6th, the coast guard agencies of Japan, the United States, and South Korea held their first joint training exercise in the Sea of Japan and made it public. It appears that the aim is to appeal to countries such as China, which are increasingly expanding into the ocean, and to strengthen cooperation.
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Osaka Nishinari Report of ``ship explosion'' at ship repair facility, 7 injured
2024-06-06 18:35:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, a fire broke out at a ship repair facility in Osaka's Nishinari Ward, injuring a ship's engine and other equipment, injuring seven men. Both are conscious. Welding work and cleaning were being carried out on the ship at the time, so the police and fire department are investigating the situation in detail.
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Tsuken Island, where fierce ground battles took place during the Battle of Okinawa, 3 unexploded ordnance detonated
2024-06-06 18:30:00
Three unexploded bombs were found on Tsuken Island, a remote island near Uruma City, where fierce ground battles took place during the Battle of Okinawa at the end of the Pacific War, and detonation was carried out on the spot on the 6th.
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Why is there a uniform 1,000 yen “forest environment tax”?
2024-06-06 18:17:00
This month, I was handed a piece of paper at work informing me of my resident tax. There are some unfamiliar characters inside... ``Forest environment tax 1,000 yen'' On social media, some people are saying things like ``It's too much tax that I don't understand,'' and ``What is it going to be used for?'' What exactly is it? Does this also apply to people in areas without forests?
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Narita Airport new terminal east half proposed to be completed in early 2030s
2024-06-06 18:16:00
The Narita Airport Company, which plans to consolidate Narita Airport's current three passenger terminals into one new terminal in the future, announced on the 6th that the eastern half of the new terminal will be completed and put into use in the early 2030s. We have proposed a plan to start.
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Suspicious bucket explosion in Matsubara, Osaka; 1 person injured; explosives disposal team dispatched
2024-06-06 18:13:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, police received a report that a bucket had exploded at a golf practice range in Matsubara City, Osaka, and one employee was injured. The police's explosive ordnance disposal squad is investigating whether it is a dangerous item.
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Tokyo's Ota Ward: Woman who appears to be elderly dies on the street; investigation into hit-and-run
2024-06-06 17:44:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, a woman was found bleeding to death on the street in Ota Ward, Tokyo. The person who died appears to be an elderly woman, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as a hit-and-run incident based on the circumstances at the scene.
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A capybara escapes from a theme park, police warn Tochigi
2024-06-06 17:39:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, a capybara, about 1 meter long, escaped from a theme park in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, and police are warning people to be careful as they may attack if approached.
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Osaka Nishinari Report of ``ship explosion'' at ship repair facility; 7 people injured
2024-06-06 17:36:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, there was a report that a ship had exploded at a ship repair facility in Nishinari Ward, Osaka. According to the fire department, there have been reports that seven people were injured, and the police and fire department are investigating the situation in detail.
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Corruption case involving road construction in Chiba Prefecture: Former director found guilty and dismissed from office
2024-06-06 17:22:00
On the 6th, the prefecture suspended two people, including the former director of the road office, who were found guilty in a corruption case involving road construction ordered by Chiba prefecture.
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Osaka Nishinari Report of ``ship explosion'' at ship repair facility; 7 people injured
2024-06-06 16:00:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, there was a report that a ship had exploded at a ship repair facility in Nishinari Ward, Osaka. According to the fire department, there have been reports that seven people were injured, and the police and fire department are investigating the situation in detail.
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Former Olympic Village “Harumi Flag” Resident status could not be confirmed in more than 30% of rooms
2024-06-06 15:55:00
Last week, we reported that there were a number of cases in which corporations were owning some of the rooms for investment purposes at Harumi Flag, an apartment complex in Tokyo's Chuo Ward that was renovated from the Olympic Village. Subsequent interviews revealed that more than 30% of the units in the 2,690-unit condominium had no resident records, making it impossible to confirm the actual residence status.
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Osaka University professor arrested for allegedly secretly filming women up their skirts Metropolitan Police Department
2024-06-06 14:59:00
An Osaka University professor has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for secretly filming a woman's upskirt on a pedestrian bridge in Tokyo.
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Kagoshima Prefectural Police secret leak: Commissioner of the National Police Agency ``Suspect's claim confirmed by investigation''
2024-06-06 12:13:00
In the case where the former head of the Kagoshima Prefectural Police Department's public safety department was arrested for leaking internal documents to a third party, the former director said, ``I could not forgive the chief of the prefectural police department for trying to cover up the criminal acts of his employees.'' At a press conference on the 6th, National Police Agency Commissioner Yasuhiro Tsuyuki said, ``The suspect's claims will be confirmed during the investigation.''
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College student arrested for sexually assaulting a female child who calls himself the “Emperor of Toyoko”
2024-06-06 12:07:00
A university student who called himself the "Emperor of To-yoko" was arrested for allegedly taking a runaway female child who was visiting "To-yoko" in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, to a hotel with the promise of offering her a place to stay, and sexually assaulting her. I did.
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Real estate contract for woman with dementia: Purchase and sell property at approximately 1/10th the price
2024-06-06 12:03:00
Four suspects who worked for a real estate sales company were arrested for defrauding a woman in her 80s with dementia of 16 million yen in cash by making her sign a contract to purchase an apartment. Interviews with investigators revealed that about a month after the suspects first contacted the woman, they purchased the property for about one-tenth of the contract price and sold it to the woman.
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Kanagawa police sergeant arrested for breaking into someone else's room without permission at police officer's single dormitory
2024-06-06 11:38:00
On the night of the 5th, a 38-year-old police sergeant at the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Headquarters was arrested for breaking into a single dormitory in Yokohama where police officers live.
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Shogi Sota Fujii 8th crown "Eternal Kisei" competition begins "Kiseisen"
2024-06-06 10:54:00
The fifth match of the Kiseisen, one of the eight major shogi titles, has begun in Chiba Prefecture. Takayuki Yamazaki (43) will be challenging for Sota Fujii Hakkan (21), who holds the title, and if Fujii Hakkan decides to defend it, it will be his fifth consecutive title, his first permanent title, and the youngest ever title at 53 years. I'll update it soon.
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``Suzu ware'' kiln reopened after restoration work, artist confirms workmanship
2024-06-06 10:24:00
Restoration work has been completed on some of the kilns at this facility with a workshop in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.The artists have resumed use of the facility, which is now producing traditional crafts called Suzu ware. We confirmed the performance of ``.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism enters Suzuki headquarters to inspect car performance tests
2024-06-06 10:02:00
On the 6th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an on-site inspection at Suzuki's headquarters in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, in response to an issue in which five companies, including automobile manufacturers, were committing fraud in obtaining the "type designation" necessary for mass production of automobiles. started. This is the third company after Toyota Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Corporation to undergo on-site inspections regarding this issue.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism begins on-site inspection at Suzuki headquarters in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
2024-06-06 09:19:00
On the 6th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an on-site inspection at Suzuki's headquarters in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, in response to an issue in which five companies, including automobile manufacturers, were committing fraud in obtaining the "type designation" necessary for mass production of automobiles. started. This is the third company to undergo on-site inspections over this issue, following Toyota Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Corporation.
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Announcement of university entrance exam implementation guidelines Attendance status for high schools, etc. Considering absence due to menstruation
2024-06-06 06:28:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has announced implementation guidelines for university entrance exams to be held this year, and when using attendance at high schools etc. for pass/fail decisions, consideration will be given to ensure that test takers are not disadvantaged due to unavoidable absences such as poor health due to menstruation. We have added new things to do.
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Last year's total fertility rate was lowest ever, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare ``accelerates necessary efforts''
2024-06-06 05:56:00
The birth rate, which measures the number of children a woman gives birth to, was 1.20 last year, the lowest since statistics began being kept, according to a summary by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says, ``Factors for the declining birthrate are intertwined with economic instability and the difficulty of balancing work and childcare.We would like to accelerate the necessary efforts.''
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Junior high school teacher loses documents and students' personal information leaked online Sapporo
2024-06-06 01:00:00
It has been revealed that a teacher at a junior high school in Sapporo temporarily lost a document containing students' personal information, and an image of the documents, apparently taken by the student with a smartphone, was leaked online. The leaked images also contain descriptions of specific students, such as ``low academic ability'' and ``hated,'' so the city's Board of Education is considering taking action.
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Successful imaging of abnormal protein in Parkinson's disease patient's brain announced
2024-06-06 00:10:00
Groups such as the National Institute for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology have announced that they have succeeded in photographing the abnormal proteins that accumulate in the brains of patients with Parkinson's disease and other conditions in the brains of living patients. The results are said to be useful in diagnosing diseases and determining the degree of progression.
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