Social News(2024/07/08)
Former director of Hyogo bureau who prepared documents alleging power harassment against governor dies
2024-07-08 22:10:00
A former Hyogo Prefectural Bureau chief who prepared a document alleging power harassment against Governor Saito and sent it to media outlets and other media outlets has been found dead, according to interviews with prefectural and police officials. The former bureau chief was scheduled to appear as a witness at the Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee next week and answer questions regarding the document.
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Power outage on Tokaido Shinkansen line "caused by damage to power transmission cable" - JR Central
2024-07-08 21:27:00
On the 6th, a power outage occurred on a section of the Tokaido Shinkansen line in Shizuoka Prefecture, causing services to be suspended for approximately three hours. JR Central announced that the cause of the outage was damage to a power transmission cable attached to the top of a train that had stopped within the section.
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Ministry of Justice holds first liaison meeting to consider publicity and public relations for introduction of "joint custody" system
2024-07-08 20:59:00
Following the passage of the revised Civil Code and other laws, the main pillar of which is the introduction of "joint custody," a system in which both father and mother have custody of a child even after divorce, the Ministry of Justice held its first liaison meeting with relevant government ministries and agencies, and confirmed that they would consider ways of publicizing and publicizing the system in order to ensure its smooth operation.
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Supreme Court rules against Hokkaido couple in lawsuit over former eugenic protection law
2024-07-08 20:54:00
In a lawsuit filed by a couple in Hokkaido against the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law, the Supreme Court ruled on the 8th to dismiss the plaintiffs' appeal, stating that the couple "cannot be recognized as having undergone sterilization," and the ruling dismissing the lawsuit became final.
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Ishikawa City officials and others visit the homes of elderly people and temporary housing to keep an eye on them
2024-07-08 20:50:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, city officials and others are visiting the homes of elderly people and temporary housing to check for any changes in their health.
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Volcanic earthquakes at Mount Yakedake: Japan Meteorological Agency: "Activity is expected to increase in the medium to long term, so be cautious"
2024-07-08 20:47:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for continued vigilance regarding the increasing number of volcanic earthquakes at Mount Yakedake in the Northern Alps on the border between Nagano and Gifu prefectures, as this indicates increased activity in the medium to long term.
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Fukuoka: 3 children killed while playing in river accident - Measures to prevent recurrence reported, about a year after
2024-07-08 20:44:00
It has been almost a year since last July when three children drowned while playing in the river in Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The Water Accident Prevention Council, which is made up of river managers, is working to prevent such tragic accidents from happening again by installing signs prohibiting people from entering dangerous areas of the river that runs through the city.
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Two years since the death of former Prime Minister Abe, pro-Abe lawmakers observe moment of silence at shooting site
2024-07-08 20:34:00
To mark the second anniversary of the shooting death of former Prime Minister Abe, members of the House of Councillors from the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party visited the scene and held a moment of silence.
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Environment Minister Ito: "Study on health effects of mercury to begin within two years" Kumamoto Minamata
2024-07-08 20:08:00
Following the issue of the microphones being cut, at a meeting again held in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, between Minamata disease patients and Environment Minister Ito, Minister Ito explained that an investigation into the health effects of mercury would begin within two years at the latest.
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Body believed to be that of a baby in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, has been dead for more than several years
2024-07-08 19:49:00
In July, police conducted a detailed investigation into the bodies of three people believed to be babies found in an apartment in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and found that they had been dead for more than several years. The man living in the apartment explained that his late wife had kept the bodies, and police are continuing to investigate the details.
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Two years after the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, the "second generation" of religious groups such as the former Unification Church...
2024-07-08 19:38:00
Today, the 8th, marks two years since the incident in which former Prime Minister Abe was shot while making a speech in Nara City. Since the morning, many people have been visiting the flower stand set up near the scene to lay flowers. Meanwhile, this incident has led to widespread awareness of the existence of "second-generation religious people" who are said to have faced hardships because of their parents' faith. However, those involved say that "our anxiety has not yet been resolved." In the second half of this article, we will provide a detailed report on the contents of an exclusive interview with Teshigawara Hideyuki, a senior member of the former Unification Church, or the World Peace and Unification Family Federation.
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Survivor of the first air raid on the Japanese mainland 82 years ago speaks to high school students in Tokyo
2024-07-08 19:37:00
82 years ago, high school students in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo, which was hit by the first air raid on the Japanese mainland by the U.S. military, heard a story from a man who actually experienced the air raid.
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Hokuriku, Niigata, Tohoku: risk of heavy rain with thunderstorms; be on alert for landslides
2024-07-08 19:36:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front, rain is intensifying locally, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of eastern Japan and in southern Tohoku. The front is expected to remain stationary through the 9th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides.
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25% support Kishida Cabinet, 57% disapprove. Will the election campaign law be revised?
2024-07-08 19:00:00
According to an NHK opinion poll, those who said they "support" the Kishida Cabinet rose four points from the June survey to 25%, while those who "do not support" it fell three points to 57%.
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Fake images disguised as "edited" by Ishimaru's camp are being spread by people who believe they are fabricated...
2024-07-08 18:58:00
While the Tokyo gubernatorial election attracted attention on social media, several fake images criticizing the candidates were also spread during the election period. Some of these have been spreading frequently for several years, so it is necessary to be careful about the spread of such information even after the election.
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Elderly man dies in field in Chikugo, Fukuoka - Suspected heat stroke while working
2024-07-08 18:37:00
An elderly man was found collapsed in a field in Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, around noon on the 8th and was confirmed dead on the spot. Police are investigating the possibility that he may have suffered heatstroke while working in the fields.
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LDP political funding scandal: 16 faction leaders and accounting officer not indicted
2024-07-08 18:31:00
On the 8th, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division decided not to indict 16 Diet members and former Diet members from the Abe, Nikai, Kishida, and Motegi factions, as well as accounting officers, who had been criminally charged with violating the Political Funds Control Act in connection with a political fundraising party held by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party.
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Fukushima: Evacuation notice for elderly people in part of Kitashiobara village
2024-07-08 18:20:00
Due to the risk of disasters caused by heavy rain, Kitashiobara Village in Fukushima Prefecture issued an evacuation notice for the elderly and others in parts of the village just before 4:00 p.m. The notice corresponds to Level 3 out of 5 alert levels, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating. The village plans to open an evacuation shelter at the Kanayama Assembly Hall at 5:30 p.m.
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Information on 123 students who require special consideration at an Akita City junior high school is temporarily available for viewing
2024-07-08 18:11:00
It was discovered that at a junior high school in Akita City, the names and learning status of 123 students who required special instruction were temporarily made available to students on tablets used in class. Of these, 48 students were identified as students who required special instruction, and photos of their faces were attached.
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Miyazaki Prefectural High School Baseball Federation's "cooling time" conditions significantly lowered for the first time
2024-07-08 18:01:00
As a measure to prevent heatstroke, the Miyazaki Prefectural High School Baseball Federation has introduced a "cooling time" rule for this summer's tournaments in which players will take a break in air conditioning during games if the heat reaches a certain level, and the first break was taken in the game on the 8th.
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Second civil trial in case of false accusation of illegal export: "Protect lives and human rights of those in custody"
2024-07-08 17:46:00
The second hearing has begun in a lawsuit in which the family of a former advisor to a chemical machinery manufacturer who was arrested on suspicion of illegal exports and died of cancer before his innocence was proven is seeking compensation from the government, claiming that he was not given proper testing or treatment in detention center.The family has appealed, "I want you to reconsider the protection of the lives and human rights of people in detention."
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A man in his 70s died in a house yesterday in Kunisaki, Oita Prefecture, possibly due to heatstroke.
2024-07-08 17:35:00
On the 7th, a man in his 70s was found collapsed in a house in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture, and was confirmed dead at the scene. According to the fire department, the cause of death was believed to be heat stroke.
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Test pile driving begins for construction of seawall for U.S. military base relocation work in Henoko
2024-07-08 17:34:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base in Okinawa to Henoko in Nago City, the government plans to begin construction of a new seawall on the Oura Bay side, where the soft ground is located, from August onwards. Interviews with Defense Ministry officials revealed that test driving of piles needed to build the seawall began on the morning of the 8th.
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Evacuation orders lifted for Taroshiro district, Kita Ward, Niigata City
2024-07-08 17:34:00
The city of Niigata lifted the evacuation order for 18 people belonging to six households in the Taroshiro district of Kita Ward at 5 p.m.
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Two years after the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, the "second generation" of religious groups such as the former Unification Church...
2024-07-08 17:21:00
Today, the 8th, marks two years since the incident in which former Prime Minister Abe was shot while making a speech in Nara City. Since the morning, many people have been visiting the flower stand set up near the scene to lay flowers. Meanwhile, this incident has led to widespread awareness of the existence of "second-generation religious people" who are said to have faced hardships because of their parents' faith. However, those involved say that "our anxiety has not yet been resolved." In the second half of this article, we will provide a detailed report on the contents of an exclusive interview with Teshigawara Hideyuki, a senior member of the former Unification Church, or the World Peace and Unification Family Federation.
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Evacuation orders for 2,718 households in the Ikomono district of Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, etc. have been lifted.
2024-07-08 16:54:00
The city of Shibata in Niigata Prefecture lifted the evacuation order that had been issued to a total of 2,718 households and 7,433 people in the Ikomono, Matsuura, Sugaya, Kaji, Kajigawa, and Toyoura districts at 4:22 p.m.
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Evacuation order lifted in Aga Town, Niigata
2024-07-08 16:53:00
The town of Aga in Niigata Prefecture lifted the evacuation order for 113 households and 237 people in the Mizusawa, Nakamura, and Tokuse districts at 4 p.m.
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May: Despite strong growth in basic wages, real wages remain negative for 26 consecutive months
2024-07-08 16:39:00
Regular wages, which are equivalent to basic wages for workers, increased by 2.5% compared to the previous year in May of this year, the highest growth rate in about 31 years. On the other hand, real wages, which reflect prices, have been negative for 26 consecutive months, and wage growth continues to lag behind rising prices.
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Evacuation notice for elderly people and others in Okambara and Tokura districts of Gosen, Niigata
2024-07-08 16:37:00
At 2:10 p.m., Gosen City in Niigata Prefecture issued evacuation information to 869 households and 3,073 people in the Okambara and Tokura districts, citing the risk of flooding due to rising water levels of the Noshiro River caused by heavy rain. This corresponds to Level 3 out of five alert levels, and calls for the elderly and people with disabilities to evacuate.
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The system for issuing family registers across Japan malfunctioned, but was restored by noon on the 8th, the Ministry of Justice said.
2024-07-08 16:23:00
A malfunction occurred in the regional issuance system, which allows people to receive family register certificates in a municipality other than their registered domicile, making it impossible to issue family register certificates nationwide from the morning of the 8th. However, the Ministry of Justice announced that service had been restored by noon on the 8th.
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Evacuation orders issued to 18 people from 6 households in the Tarodai district of Kita Ward, Niigata City
2024-07-08 16:05:00
Niigata City issued an evacuation order to 18 people in six households in the Taroshiro district of Kita Ward at 3:20 p.m., citing the increasing risk of landslides. The information corresponds to level 4 out of five alert levels, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Evacuation orders issued to 113 households and 237 people in some areas of Aga Town, Niigata
2024-07-08 16:02:00
The town of Aga in Niigata Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 113 households and 237 people in the Mizusawa, Nakamura, and Tokuse districts at 2:25 p.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. The information corresponds to Level 4 out of a five-level alert level, and the town is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Iranian suspect wanted internationally for cash transport truck attack 23 years ago arrested
2024-07-08 15:58:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested an Iranian suspect on an international wanted list on suspicion of robbery and assault in connection with the case 23 years ago in which a cash transport vehicle was attacked at a JA branch in Kodaira, Tokyo, and over 100 million yen in cash was stolen. The suspect denies the charges.
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86 people aged between 15 and 93 rushed to hospital with suspected heat stroke in Tokyo
2024-07-08 15:52:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 p.m. on the 8th, 86 men and women aged between 15 and 93 had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
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Western and Eastern Japan: Dangerous heat nears 40 degrees, be on high alert for heatstroke
2024-07-08 15:50:00
On the 8th, temperatures continued to rise, mainly in Western and Eastern Japan, with many areas experiencing extremely hot days, with some areas reaching dangerously high temperatures of nearly 40 degrees. Please continue to be vigilant against heatstroke.
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Two years after the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, the "second generation" of religious groups such as the former Unification Church...
2024-07-08 15:26:00
Today, the 8th, marks two years since the incident in which former Prime Minister Abe was shot while making a speech in Nara City. Since the morning, many people have been visiting the flower stand set up near the scene to lay flowers. Meanwhile, this incident has led to widespread awareness of the existence of "second-generation religious people" who are said to have faced hardships because of their parents' faith. However, those involved say that "our anxiety has not yet been resolved." In the second half of this article, we will provide a detailed report on the contents of an exclusive interview with Teshigawara Hideyuki, a senior member of the former Unification Church, or the World Peace and Unification Family Federation.
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Akita Junior High School's tablets temporarily made students' personal information viewable
2024-07-08 15:14:00
It has been learned through interviews with people involved that at a junior high school in Akita City, students' personal information and learning attitudes were temporarily made accessible to students on tablets used in class. The Akita City Board of Education will hold a press conference to explain the details of the incident.
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Evacuation notice for elderly people and others in Okambara and Tokura districts of Gosen, Niigata
2024-07-08 15:09:00
At 2:10 p.m., Gosen City in Niigata Prefecture issued an evacuation notice for the elderly and others in the Okamahara and Tokura districts, citing the risk of flooding due to the high water levels of the Noshiro River caused by heavy rain. The information corresponds to level 3 out of five alert levels, and calls for the elderly and people with disabilities to evacuate.
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Two years since the death of former Prime Minister Abe, pro-Abe lawmakers observe moment of silence at shooting site
2024-07-08 14:57:00
To mark the second anniversary of the shooting death of former Prime Minister Abe, members of the House of Councillors from the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party visited the scene and held a moment of silence.
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Environment Minister apologizes for microphone cutting issue, but system review only provides explanation
2024-07-08 14:50:00
Following the incident where the microphone was cut off during a meeting between Environment Minister Ito and Minamata disease patient groups, another meeting has been held in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture since the 8th. After apologizing, Minister Ito only explained the government's position so far regarding the review of the patient certification system requested by the groups.
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Wakayama Prefectural Police begins allowing police officers to wear cooling gear while working outdoors
2024-07-08 14:31:00
In order to ensure that police officers work while being careful about heatstroke, the Wakayama Prefectural Police Headquarters began allowing police officers working outdoors to wear cooling gear in July.
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Test pile driving begins for construction of seawall for U.S. military base relocation work in Henoko
2024-07-08 13:30:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base in Okinawa to Henoko in Nago City, the government plans to begin construction of a new seawall on the Oura Bay side, where the soft ground is located, from August onwards. Interviews with Defense Ministry officials revealed that test driving of piles needed to build the seawall began on the morning of the 8th.
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Emperor and Empress attend Japan Academy Prize ceremony
2024-07-08 13:29:00
The award ceremony for the Japan Academy Prize, which is given to researchers who have achieved outstanding academic achievements, was held in Tokyo with the Emperor and Empress in attendance.
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Test pile driving begins for construction of seawall for U.S. military base relocation work in Henoko
2024-07-08 13:11:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base in Okinawa to Henoko in Nago City, the government plans to begin construction of a new seawall on the Oura Bay side, where the soft ground is located, from August onwards. Interviews with Defense Ministry officials revealed that test driving of piles needed to build the seawall began on the morning of the 8th.
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Evacuation orders issued to 2,718 households and 7,433 people in some areas of Shibata City, Niigata
2024-07-08 13:00:00
Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 2,718 households and 7,433 people in the Ikomono, Matsuura, Sugaya, Kaji, Kajigawa, and Toyoura districts at 11:40 a.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. The city is on a five-level alert scale and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas at level 4.
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Yamaguchi, Ube: A 70-year-old woman who collapsed at home dies of suspected heat stroke
2024-07-08 12:34:00
On the 7th, a 70-year-old woman was found collapsed at home in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital where she was confirmed dead. According to the fire department, the cause of death was believed to be heat stroke.
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[Weather forecaster explanatory video] Dangerous heat predicted - Be on high alert for heatstroke
2024-07-08 12:30:00
On the 8th, temperatures are expected to rise from the morning in western and eastern Japan, with some areas experiencing scorching heat of over 36 degrees. Dangerously hot weather is expected in some areas on the 8th, so please continue to be vigilant against heatstroke. Meteorologist Sato Kimitoshi explains the outlook for the heat. *Broadcast on NHK's "Noon News" on July 8th. *The video is 1 minute 10 seconds long and cannot be viewed via data broadcasting.
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Information on evacuation for elderly people and others for 525 people in 204 households in the Shinjo Hongokai area of Yamagata Prefecture
2024-07-08 12:29:00
Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture, issued an evacuation notice to 204 households and 525 people in the Hongoumi district of Shinjo City at 7:20 a.m. on the 8th, citing an increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The information corresponds to level 3 out of 5 levels of alert, and calls on elderly people and people with disabilities to begin evacuating. Shinjo City has opened an evacuation shelter at Hongoumi Elementary School.
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Atmospheric instability mainly in the Sea of Japan coast of eastern and northern Japan; be on alert for landslides
2024-07-08 12:21:00
Due to the influence of the stationary front, atmospheric conditions have become unstable, especially in the Sea of Japan side of eastern and northern Japan, and the risk of landslides has increased in some areas due to the rain that has fallen so far. The front is expected to remain stationary through the 9th, so please be on high alert for landslides.
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Iranian suspect wanted internationally for cash transport truck attack 23 years ago arrested
2024-07-08 12:14:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested an Iranian suspect on an international wanted list on suspicion of robbery and assault in connection with the case 23 years ago in which a cash transport vehicle was attacked at a JA branch in Kodaira, Tokyo, and over 100 million yen in cash was stolen. The suspect denies the charges.
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Temperatures rising from morning in western to eastern Japan, extreme heat, be on high alert for heatstroke
2024-07-08 11:57:00
On the 8th, temperatures are expected to rise from the morning in western and eastern Japan, with some areas experiencing extreme heat exceeding 36 degrees. Dangerously hot conditions are expected in some areas on the 8th, so please continue to be vigilant against heatstroke.
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Environment Minister apologizes for microphone cutting issue, but system review only provides explanation
2024-07-08 11:48:00
Following the incident where the microphone was cut off during a meeting between Environment Minister Ito and Minamata disease patient groups, another meeting has been held in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture since the 8th. After apologizing, Minister Ito only explained the government's position so far regarding the review of the patient certification system requested by the groups.
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Ministry of Defense to consider measures to combat record low number of SDF recruits last year
2024-07-08 11:35:00
The ratio of the number of recruits to the recruitment plan for Self-Defense Force personnel last year was the lowest since the establishment of the Self-Defense Forces. The Ministry of Defense has decided to consider specific measures, such as improving salaries and other working conditions, as well as promoting the use of AI and external human resources.
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Problems with the regional family register issuance system mean that issuance is not possible nationwide
2024-07-08 11:17:00
A malfunction occurred nationwide on the morning of the 8th in the wide-area issuing system that allows people to receive family register certificates in a municipality other than their registered domicile, and it remains impossible to issue family register certificates at the counter. The Ministry of Justice is investigating the cause, but there is no prospect of recovery.
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Hitachi Zosen subsidiaries under investigation for falsifying fuel efficiency data
2024-07-08 10:55:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism began an on-site investigation at a factory in Kumamoto Prefecture on the morning of the 8th in connection with the issue of two subsidiaries of Hitachi Zosen, a major machinery manufacturer, falsifying data on the fuel efficiency of marine engines.
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May: Despite strong growth in basic wages, real wages remain negative for 26 consecutive months
2024-07-08 09:19:00
Regular wages, which are equivalent to basic wages for workers, increased by 2.5% compared to the previous year in May of this year, the highest growth rate in about 31 years. On the other hand, real wages, which reflect prices, have been negative for 26 consecutive months, and wage growth continues to lag behind rising prices.
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JR Takasaki Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line resume operations
2024-07-08 07:11:00
JR Takasaki Line had suspended operations on both lines between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station in Gunma Prefecture, but resumed operations at around 6:50 a.m. The Shonan-Shinjuku Line, which had suspended operations on the section north of Shinjuku, has also resumed operations.
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Dangerously hot weather expected in inland Kanto region, approaching 40 degrees Celsius; be on high alert for heatstroke
2024-07-08 06:44:00
On the 8th, the heat will be intense, especially in western and eastern Japan, with dangerously high temperatures approaching 40 degrees in the inland Kanto region. As the heat has been causing deaths, especially among the elderly, for several days in a row, please continue to be vigilant against heatstroke.
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JR Takasaki Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line service suspended after train derails at railroad crossing in Saitama
2024-07-08 06:42:00
JR Takasaki Line has suspended operations on both lines between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station in Gunma Prefecture due to a train derailing at a railroad crossing in Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture. As a result, the Shonan-Shinjuku Line has also suspended operations on both lines in the section north of Shinjuku Station.
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Hokuriku, Niigata, Tohoku: Atmospheric instability through the 9th, risk of heavy rain, be on alert
2024-07-08 06:15:00
Due to the influence of the stagnant rainy season front, atmospheric conditions are likely to become unstable in Hokuriku, Niigata Prefecture, and Tohoku through the 9th, resulting in heavy rainfall. Please be on guard against landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and rising rivers.
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Former school principal says she won't appeal case over death of 3-year-old girl left behind on school bus
2024-07-08 05:31:00
In September of last year, a 3-year-old girl was left behind on a school bus at a certified child care center in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and died of severe heat stroke. The director of the center was charged with professional negligence resulting in death and sentenced to one year and four months in prison. It has been learned that the center informed the girl's parents on the 7th that it does not intend to appeal.
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MSDF compiles report on helicopter collision: "Possibility of insufficient surveillance"
2024-07-08 05:31:00
Regarding the cause of the accident in April this year in which two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters collided and crashed off the Izu Islands during training, the Maritime Self-Defense Force has compiled a report stating that insufficient lookouts on board the aircraft may have been the cause, as well as a lack of coordination between commanders who were directing the helicopters' movements, according to interviews with relevant parties.
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Minamata disease patients' group and Environment Minister to hold further talks today over microphone cut issue
2024-07-08 05:01:00
Following the incident where an Environment Ministry official turned off the microphone during a meeting with a Minamata disease patient group, the group and Environment Minister Ito will hold another meeting in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, from the 8th. This time, there will be no time limit, and the group will appeal for a review of the patient certification system and the expansion of support.
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Two years after the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, defense team says "First trial of defendant may be next year or later"
2024-07-08 05:00:00
On July 8th, it has been two years since the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe while he was making a speech in Nara City. A memorial stand has been set up near the scene, and many flowers have been placed there. The trial of Tetsuya Yamagami, who has been indicted on charges of murder and other crimes, is currently in the process of narrowing down the evidence and issues at issue, but no date has been set, and his legal team has indicated that the first hearing will be held next year or later.
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A 63-year-old man found collapsed in a field in Seiyo, Ehime Prefecture, dies of heat stroke
2024-07-08 00:55:00
On the evening of the 7th, a 63-year-old man was found collapsed in a field in Seiyo City, Ehime Prefecture, and died. According to the police, the cause of death is believed to be heat stroke.
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