Social News(2024/06/07)
Former Prudential Life Insurance employee arrested for fraud over false investment stories
2024-06-07 22:22:00
A former employee of Prudential Life Insurance has been arrested by police for defrauding a woman in her 60s in Kanazawa of 5 million yen through false investment stories. The company has announced that a former employee fraudulently kept more than 700 million yen from 34 people, and police are investigating the possibility of similar damage elsewhere. According to police, the former employee stated that he had no intention of deceiving the company.
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Arrest warrant for 35-year-old suspect in Otsu probation officer murder case
2024-06-07 21:54:00
Last month, a 60-year-old probation officer was found murdered in a house in Otsu City. Police have arrested the suspect, a 35-year-old probation officer who was helping the man get back on his feet, for murder. Interviews with investigators revealed that an arrest warrant had been obtained for the suspect. We are planning to make an arrest on the 8th and will investigate the details of the incident.
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Kobe: Five gang leaders arrested on suspicion of murdering ramen shop owner's boss
2024-06-07 21:16:00
Last year, a gang leader who was the owner of a ramen shop in Kobe was shot and killed, and five people, including gang leaders who had already been indicted in other gun-related incidents, were charged under the Organized Crime Punishment Act. was arrested on suspicion of murder. Police are investigating the possibility that the incident may have been a conflict over the split of the Yamaguchi-gumi.
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Off the coast of the Senkaku Islands, four Chinese Coast Guard vessels sail within territorial waters for about an hour and a half.
2024-06-07 20:57:00
On the morning of the 7th, four Chinese Coast Guard vessels that invaded territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture one after another all left the territorial waters after sailing within the territorial waters for about an hour and a half. According to the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters, all four vessels are equipped with what appears to be guns, and this is the first time that all four vessels have been confirmed to be equipped with such weapons.
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Fire in Yamashita-cho Chinatown, Yokohama, multiple buildings burnt; no injuries reported
2024-06-07 20:36:00
On the evening of the 7th, there was a fire that destroyed multiple buildings in Yokohama Chinatown, Yokohama City.The fire has been extinguished, and according to the police and fire department, there are currently no reports of anyone being injured or anyone missing.
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Condominium for sale in Kunitachi City, Tokyo expected to be demolished just before handover
2024-06-07 20:15:00
It has been learned that a condominium in Kunitachi City, Tokyo, which was due to be delivered in July, is now expected to be demolished.
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Anime production company Gainax files for bankruptcy in court
2024-06-07 19:38:00
Gainax, the anime production company known for producing the popular anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, has filed a petition for bankruptcy with the court and has announced that it has been accepted.
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A new axis for choosing a company? Have you ever heard of “ethical job hunting”?
2024-06-07 19:32:00
A university student who turned down an informal offer from a manufacturer with a group of over 100,000 employees and decided to join a venture company. The deciding factor was ``the passion of our employees in working toward decarbonization.'' Today, young people's job hunting activities are becoming more diverse due to growing interest in the global environment and contributing to society. Have you ever heard of “ethical job hunting”?
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Former chief of Kagoshima prefectural police arrested; writer who received document “doesn’t know”
2024-06-07 19:24:00
In the case in which the former head of the Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters' public safety department was arrested for leaking internal documents containing personal information to a third party, a writer from Sapporo who received the documents responded to an interview with NHK, stating that only 4 people had received the documents. At the beginning of the month, he revealed that he did not know the former manager. Police are investigating the route through which the document was leaked and the circumstances surrounding the leak by the former manager.
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Red malt problem: Photographs of blue mold obtained from Osaka factory obtained by expert: ``Rare blue mold''
2024-06-07 19:23:00
NHK has obtained photos of blue mold found at a factory in Osaka that manufactured Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice, which caused kidney disease among people who took the supplement. It is the same type of blue mold that produces the substance ``pouberuric acid'' that is mixed into supplements, and experts say, ``It is not a type commonly found in food factories, and it is a relatively rare blue mold that has not been studied much.It seems that it entered from outside the factory. Isn't that so?'' he points out.
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Fire in Yamashita-cho Chinatown, Yokohama, multiple buildings burnt; firefighting efforts continue
2024-06-07 19:14:00
On the evening of the 7th, a fire destroyed several buildings in Yokohama Chinatown, Yokohama City, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing. According to the fire department, there are currently no reports of injuries, and we are currently investigating.
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Nankai Trough Giant Earthquake Evaluation Study Group: “No particular changes observed”
2024-06-07 18:57:00
A regular study meeting was held to evaluate the possibility of a huge earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough, and the conclusion was that no particular changes have been observed.
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Japan Coast Guard considers building a patrol boat equipped with multiple rubber boats, keeping Senkaku response in mind
2024-06-07 18:50:00
It has been revealed that the Japan Coast Guard was considering building the largest patrol vessel to date, capable of carrying a large number of high-performance rubber boats, and had earmarked a budget for the survey last fiscal year, with the Senkaku Islands area in mind. I did. On the other hand, there are some internal concerns about whether it will be possible to actually operate the system given the ongoing labor shortage, and the company will consider the details in the future.
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Singer Yuki Kadokura dies at age 50 with hits such as “Nora”
2024-06-07 18:47:00
Singer Yuki Kadokura, known for hit songs such as "Nora," passed away on the 6th from breast cancer at a hospital in Tokyo. She was 50 years old.
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Ethanol ignites during science experiment at junior high school, three students injured, Miyoshi, Hiroshima
2024-06-07 18:46:00
On the 6th, there was an accident at a junior high school in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, where ethanol caught fire during a science experiment, resulting in burns and other injuries to three students.
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Kobe gang leader arrested on suspicion of murdering ramen shop owner's boss
2024-06-07 18:39:00
Last year, the owner of a ramen shop in Kobe, the head of a gang, was shot and killed, and the Hyogo Prefectural Police has ordered the gang leader, who has already been indicted in another incident involving a gun, to be prosecuted under the Organized Crime Punishment Act. Interviews with investigators revealed that he was arrested on suspicion of murder.
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[Live video] Fire in Chinatown, Yamashita-cho, Yokohama
2024-06-07 18:13:00
According to the Yokohama City Fire Department and police, just before 5:30 p.m. on the 7th, there was a report of ``houses on fire'' and ``smoke rising'' in Yokohama Chinatown in Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City. The fire is still burning and firefighters are working to extinguish it. It is not known if anyone was injured. The site is located in Yokohama Chinatown, where buildings are densely packed, and there are other places such as Kwantei Mausoleum in the surrounding area. Many people gathered in a nearby parking lot, looking on with concern.
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National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center apologizes to bereaved family after autopsy of body mix-up
2024-06-07 18:11:00
The National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Research Center in Suita City, Osaka, has apologized to the bereaved family for dissecting the body of a man in his 70s, which was not scheduled for an autopsy, but mistaking it for that of another man.
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Former junior high school teacher sentenced to 3 years in prison for molesting students Saitama District Court
2024-06-07 18:11:00
A former junior high school teacher in Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture, who was accused of violating the Child Welfare Act for repeatedly committing obscene acts to his male students, was sentenced to ``a crime that took advantage of his position and influence,'' the Saitama District Court ruled. He was sentenced to three years in prison, saying that he was "deserving of condemnation."
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Earthquake and tsunami observation system installed on the ocean floor off the coast of the Tokai Sea has recovered from failure and resumed operation
2024-06-07 18:08:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced that the earthquake and tsunami observation system installed on the ocean floor off the coast of the Tokai region has resumed operations from the evening of the 7th, after a system failure that threatened to delay the release of Earthquake Early Warnings.
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Papua New Guinea landslide search canceled “area turned into mass grave”
2024-06-07 17:48:00
Last month, a landslide occurred in Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific, and the local government called off the search for the missing person by the 7th due to the risk of further landslides. Recovery efforts have also been discontinued, and the area is being ``turned into a mass grave.''
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Elementary school teacher arrested on suspicion of indecent acts will not be prosecuted, Chiba District Public Prosecutors Office
2024-06-07 17:45:00
On the 7th, prosecutors decided against indicting an elementary school teacher in Kofu City who was arrested in May for performing an obscene act on a female customer at Tokyo Land in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture while leading a school trip.
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Bid Surveillance Committee says there are doubts about the cost of processing dead whales in Osaka Bay
2024-06-07 17:40:00
On the 7th, the Osaka City Bid Monitoring Committee announced the results of an investigation into a contract that involved disposing of a dead whale in Osaka Bay in January 2023 at a cost of approximately 80 million yen, more than double the original estimate. , ``There remain doubts about the basis for calculating the planned price and the contract amount.''
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Harumi Flag owned for investment purpose Tokyo “Executor cannot be involved in sales”
2024-06-07 17:39:00
Harumi Flag revealed that a corporation owns a large number of rooms for investment purposes. When I asked the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the project implementer, why they did not restrict purchases by investors, they explained, ``Due to the Urban Redevelopment Act, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the implementer, cannot be involved in sales.'' On the other hand, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism states, ``This law does not specify that the enforcer cannot be involved in sales.''
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Swine fever infection in wild boars; Saga Prefecture recommends feeding containing vaccine; Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
2024-06-07 17:22:00
In response to the first confirmed case of swine fever, a contagious swine disease, in a wild boar in Saga Prefecture, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has sent an order to Saga Prefecture to prevent the infection from spreading to pig farms through wild boars. We have decided to recommend spraying bait containing vaccines.
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Arrest warrant for gang leader suspected of murdering Kobe ramen shop owner's boss
2024-06-07 17:20:00
Last year, the owner of a ramen shop in Kobe, a gang leader, was shot and killed, and the Hyogo Prefectural Police announced that the gang leader, who had already been indicted in another incident involving a gun, would be charged under the Organized Crime Punishment Act. Interviews with investigators revealed that an arrest warrant had been obtained on suspicion of murder. Police plan to make arrests on the 7th.
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Osaka Matsubara Golf Driving Range Injured by hot air with note written in bucket saying ``To the President''
2024-06-07 17:20:00
On the 6th, police investigated a case where a male employee was injured when hot air blew out of a bucket placed at a golf practice range in Matsubara City, Osaka, and found that the bucket had words such as ``To the President'' written on the side. It was learned through interviews with investigators that there was a note attached. It was also discovered that there was some kind of liquid inside, and the police are proceeding with the identification and are investigating the possibility that someone left it there.
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Three Tsubasa party leaders and others arrested again on suspicion of obstruction, including chasing election cars
2024-06-07 17:12:00
In the by-election for Tokyo's 15th district of the House of Representatives held in April this year, three representatives of the political group "Tsubasa no To" were arrested for interfering with the speeches of another camp, and the Metropolitan Police Department said they were interfering with another camp. He was also re-arrested on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act for disrupting the election campaign by chasing election cars in what was called a ``car chase.''
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``Discounts for posts with ☆4 stars or higher'' is a stealth marketing service, Consumer Affairs Agency issues first order to take measures
2024-06-07 17:08:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency has accused the Tokyo Medical Center, which operates the clinic, of asking people who visited the clinic to make posts that offered discounts if they posted high reviews on Google Maps, which constituted so-called stealth marketing. We have ordered the corporation to take measures such as deleting the post. This is the first time that the Consumer Affairs Agency has issued an order to take action on stealth marketing.
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Off the coast of the Senkaku Islands, four Chinese Coast Guard vessels sail within territorial waters for about an hour and a half.
2024-06-07 17:07:00
On the morning of the 7th, four Chinese Coast Guard vessels that invaded territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture one after another all left the territorial waters after sailing within the territorial waters for about an hour and a half. According to the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters, all four vessels are equipped with what appears to be guns, and this is the first time that all four vessels have been confirmed to be equipped with such weapons.
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70% of registered foster parents are unable to accept children; Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issues recommendation to Family Agency
2024-06-07 16:55:00
Approximately 70% of families registered with child consultation centers as "foster parents" who accept and raise children who cannot live with their parents due to various reasons such as abuse or parental illness are unable to accept the children. This was revealed in a survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. There appears to be a mismatch in the background, such as the age of the child being different from the wishes of the foster parents, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has recommended that the Children and Families Agency work towards resolving the issue.
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Arrest warrant for gang leader suspected of murdering Kobe ramen shop owner's boss
2024-06-07 16:15:00
Last year, the owner of a ramen shop in Kobe, a gang leader, was shot and killed, and the Hyogo Prefectural Police announced that the gang leader, who had already been indicted in another incident involving a gun, would be charged under the Organized Crime Punishment Act. Interviews with investigators revealed that an arrest warrant had been obtained on suspicion of murder. Police plan to make arrests on the 7th.
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Suspect charged with pushing his girlfriend's daughter upside down into a washing machine
2024-06-07 15:47:00
On the 19th of last month, a man was arrested for allegedly putting his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter in a washing machine and injuring her in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture. It turned out that he had been holding her upside down and pushing her head first. Prosecutors filed charges on the 7th for arrest and confinement causing injury.
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Off the coast of the Senkaku Islands, four Chinese Coast Guard vessels sail within territorial waters for about an hour and a half.
2024-06-07 15:41:00
On the morning of the 7th, four Chinese Coast Guard vessels that invaded territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture one after another all left the territorial waters after sailing within the territorial waters for about an hour and a half. According to the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters, all four vessels are equipped with what appears to be guns, and this is the first time that all four vessels have been confirmed to be equipped with such weapons.
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The percentage of female national civil servants hired this spring is over 39%, a record high
2024-06-07 15:07:00
The proportion of women among national civil servants hired this spring was over 39%, a new record high.
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Three Tsubasa Party representatives arrested again on suspicion of obstruction, including chasing election cars
2024-06-07 15:07:00
In the by-election for Tokyo's 15th district of the House of Representatives held in April this year, three representatives of the political group "Tsubasa no To" were arrested for interfering with the speeches of another camp, and the Metropolitan Police Department said they were interfering with another camp. He was also re-arrested on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act for disrupting the election campaign by chasing election cars in what was called a ``car chase.''
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Shiga probation officer murder case Resident on probation arrested on suspicion of violating Firearms and Swords Act
2024-06-07 15:00:00
In May, a 60-year-old man was found murdered in a house in Otsu City, and a neighbor in his 30s, who was on probation and was working as a probation officer to help him get back on his feet, said that when the incident was discovered, a 60-year-old man was found murdered. A day later, it was learned that he had been arrested for possessing a knife near the scene. Police are investigating whether they know anything about the man's death.
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Patients with gestational diabetes have a high risk of developing diabetes after giving birth.Testing rate is approximately 30%
2024-06-07 14:39:00
Patients with gestational diabetes, which causes high blood sugar levels during pregnancy, are said to have a high risk of developing diabetes after giving birth. According to a survey by a group at Yokohama City University, only about 30% of people have experienced this. The group points out that "improving testing rates is important."
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70% of registered foster parents are unable to accept children; Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issues recommendation to Family Agency
2024-06-07 13:54:00
Approximately 70% of families registered with child consultation centers as "foster parents" who accept and raise children who cannot live with their parents due to various reasons such as abuse or parental illness are unable to accept the children. This was revealed in a survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. There appears to be a mismatch in the background, such as the age of the child being different from the wishes of the foster parents, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has recommended that the Children and Families Agency work towards resolving the issue.
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A bear invaded a livestock factory in Nayoro, Hokkaido, and the same factory was also damaged last month.
2024-06-07 13:51:00
On the 7th, jute bags containing bags containing pork were found vandalized on the premises of a livestock company's factory in Nayoro City, Hokkaido, and security camera footage showed a brown bear scavenging. It was in the picture. Cow hides were found being vandalized at this factory last month, and police are asking nearby residents to be careful as they suspect that bears have invaded and damaged the hides.
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Former ward councilor sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison in Chiyoda Ward bid rigging case in Tokyo
2024-06-07 13:34:00
The first trial was held for a former ward assembly member accused of leaking information such as the minimum price limit to contractors regarding bidding for construction work ordered by Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, and accepting bribes in return. The former ward councilor admitted to the charges, and prosecutors requested a sentence of two years and six months in prison.
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Bill to introduce ``Japanese version of DBS'' to check sexual crime history begins deliberation in the House of Councilors
2024-06-07 12:50:00
A bill to introduce a ``Japanese version of DBS'', a system to check whether people working in jobs that involve children have a history of sexual crimes, has been debated in the House of Councilors. Minister for Children's Policy Kato stated that urgent efforts are needed to prevent sexual violence, and asked for understanding for the early enactment of the bill.
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A bear invaded a livestock factory in Nayoro, Hokkaido.The same factory was also damaged last month.
2024-06-07 12:50:00
On the morning of the 7th, jute bags containing meat bags and other items were found vandalized on the premises of a livestock company's factory in Nayoro City, Hokkaido. Last month, cow hides stored outdoors were found vandalized at this factory, and police are asking nearby residents to be careful, believing that bears may have invaded and damaged the hides.
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Off the coast of Senkaku, four ships equipped with what appear to be Chinese Coast Guard guns intrude into territorial waters one after another
2024-06-07 12:41:00
On the morning of the 7th, four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters one after another off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. According to the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters, all four vessels are equipped with what appears to be guns, and this is the first time that all four vessels have been confirmed to be equipped with such weapons.
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Sagamihara City Hall to introduce “robot staff” “First among local governments nationwide”
2024-06-07 12:34:00
Sagamihara City, where the robot industry is concentrated, has decided to introduce serving robots used in family restaurants to work at city hall. In other words, this is the first local government in Japan to introduce ``robot employees.''
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Osaka Matsubara Golf Driving Range Injured by hot air with note written in bucket saying ``To the President''
2024-06-07 12:25:00
On the 6th, a male employee was injured when hot air blew out of a bucket placed at a golf practice range in Matsubara City, Osaka. When police investigated, they found that a message such as ``To the President'' was written on the side of the bucket. It was learned through interviews with investigators that there was a note attached. Police are proceeding with the identification of the contents of the bucket and are investigating the matter as they suspect someone may have left it there.
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Prime Minister instructs Digital Minister to “promptly draft legislation” for active cyber defense
2024-06-07 12:17:00
A government panel of experts held its first meeting to introduce "active cyber defense," which takes countermeasures before a cyber attack occurs. instructed the Minister of Digital.
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Revised Immigration Control Act to come into effect on the 10th, Minister of Justice “operate so as not to damage relationships of trust”
2024-06-07 12:02:00
Regarding the revised Immigration Control Law that will review the rules for forced deportation and detention of foreigners, which will come into effect on the 10th of this month, Minister of Justice Koizumi has expressed his intention to operate the system in a way that does not damage relationships of trust with foreigners. I did.
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Prime Minister instructs Digital Minister to “promptly draft legislation” for active cyber defense
2024-06-07 11:12:00
A government panel of experts held its first meeting to introduce "active cyber defense," which takes countermeasures before a cyber attack occurs. instructed the Minister of Digital.
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National Public Safety Commission Chairman: ``It is important to clarify the whole story'' following the arrest of former Kagoshima prefectural police chief
2024-06-07 11:08:00
The former head of the Kagoshima prefectural police headquarters' public safety department was arrested for leaking internal documents to a third party, and stated, ``I could not forgive the prefectural police chief's attempt to cover up the criminal acts of his employees.'' Regarding this, National Public Safety Commission Chairman Matsumura stated at a press conference on the 7th that he would instruct the police to clarify the full details of the incident, including confirming the claims made by the former police chief, and to conduct the necessary inspections. .
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Capybara escaped from theme park found dead, possibly hit by car
2024-06-07 09:32:00
A male capybara that escaped from a theme park in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture on the 6th was found dead in the parking lot of a store near the facility on the morning of the 7th. There were signs of a collision on his body, and police believe he may have been hit by a car.
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Saitama Institute of Technology will be the first university in Japan to offer an “Autonomous Driving Major” course starting next year
2024-06-07 08:15:00
Starting next year, Saitama Institute of Technology, located in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture, will be the first university in Japan to offer an ``Autonomous Driving Major'' course in its Faculty of Engineering.
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Students hold protest rally at the University of Tokyo in response to consideration of tuition fee hike
2024-06-07 07:57:00
In response to the University of Tokyo considering raising tuition fees, students held a protest rally on the 6th and resolved to demand that the proposed increase be withdrawn and information disclosed to students.
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Considering recommendation to the Financial Services Agency to impose administrative sanctions on three companies including Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ
2024-06-07 07:39:00
A bank and two securities companies affiliated with the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group have been accused of sharing non-public information about client companies without their consent. Interviews with people involved revealed that they are considering making a recommendation to the agency.
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“Addressing the root causes of a series of problems” TEPCO receives report from IAEA
2024-06-07 07:32:00
TEPCO said that the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) had ``addressed the root causes of a series of problems'' regarding the on-site investigation conducted this spring by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, where there had been a series of anti-terrorism problems. announced that it had received a report from the IAEA.
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Akita Shinkansen resumes operation
2024-06-07 06:42:00
The Akita Shinkansen had been suspended from its first train on the up and down lines between Akita Station and Omagari Station in Akita Prefecture due to a fatal accident, but operations resumed around 6:30 a.m.
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“Secret Leak” Former Chief of Kagoshima Prefecture Police Department Didn’t Write His Name as Sender
2024-06-07 06:36:00
In the case where the former head of the Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters' public safety department was arrested for leaking internal documents containing personal information to a third party, according to people involved in the investigation, when he mailed the document, the former head of the department was arrested for leaking internal documents containing personal information to a third party. The police did not write the name but listed the name and contact information of a former chief of detectives as a point of contact, so the police are investigating in detail the motive and circumstances behind the leak.
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Akita Shinkansen operation suspended on up and down lines between Akita and Omagari; impact of fatal accident
2024-06-07 05:54:00
According to JR East, the Akita Shinkansen has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Akita Station and Omagari Station in Akita Prefecture due to an accident that occurred on the Ou Main Line. It is expected that operations will resume around 6:30 a.m.
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Photographs of His Majesty the Emperor's family taken during his retreat are released by the Imperial Household Agency
2024-06-07 05:52:00
Ahead of the wedding anniversary of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, the Imperial Household Agency has released photos of the Emperor's family taken during his retreat.
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Three Tsubasa Party candidates to be re-arrested on suspicion of obstructing ``transportation''
2024-06-07 05:40:00
In the by-election for the Tokyo 15th Ward of the House of Representatives held in April this year, three candidates from the political organization Tsubasa no Toi were arrested for interfering with the speeches of other camps. According to interviews with investigators, the Metropolitan Police Department has decided to arrest him again on the 7th for allegedly disrupting the election campaign by chasing another campaign car under the guise of "Chase."
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