Social News(2024/09/06)
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Okinawa: Four China Coast Guard vessels sail for about two hours off the Senkaku Islands and leave Japanese territorial waters
2024-09-06 23:04:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, four China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and after sailing for about two hours, all of them left the territorial waters. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing to warn and monitor the vessels to ensure they do not re-enter the territorial waters.
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NIPPO road pavement material problem: some data falsification, under-reporting number of problems
2024-09-06 22:26:00
Regarding the issue of NIPPO, a major road paving company, using materials made from used asphalt, contrary to the contract, the company revealed on the 6th that it had discovered some data had been falsified internally, and that the number of construction projects in question had been lower than the actual number. The number of cases has increased by 10, bringing the total to 53, including those involving only subsidiaries.
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Governor of Fukui Prefecture asks Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry for guidance on reviewing KEPCO's nuclear fuel removal plan
2024-09-06 22:22:00
In response to Kansai Electric Power Company's review of its plan to transport spent nuclear fuel from nuclear power plants outside of Fukui Prefecture, Governor Sugimoto met with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito on the 6th and called on the national government to strictly instruct Kansai Electric Power Company, including by promptly revising its plan to make it more effective.
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Higashihiroshima "PFAS" issue: US military "has used fire extinguishing agents containing harmful substances in the past"
2024-09-06 22:01:00
In response to the issue of harmful PFAS (fluorinated organic compounds) being detected in rivers and other locations in Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, exceeding the national provisional target values, the U.S. military has revealed through the Ministry of Defense that in the past it has conducted inspections and training using outdated fire extinguishing agents containing the substances.
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First evaluation committee on Nankai Trough emergency information: "No significant changes observed"
2024-09-06 21:45:00
A regular review committee to evaluate seismic activity and crustal movement around the Nankai Trough was held for the first time since the emergency information was released in August, and compiled an assessment result stating that "no seismic activity or crustal movement indicating any particular change in the situation at the plate boundary has been observed since last month's earthquake."
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[Details] Hyogo Prefectural Governor orders thorough investigation for second witness questioning at 100-Article Committee
2024-09-06 21:42:00
Regarding the document that accused Governor Saito of power harassment, the second witness examination of the governor himself was held at the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee. Governor Saito revealed that he had instructed a thorough investigation into the author and intention of the document, and reiterated his belief that there was no problem with the prefecture's response.
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The statement that the fault at the Shika Nuclear Power Plant "showed no signs of movement during the Noto earthquake" is largely accurate
2024-09-06 21:32:00
A Nuclear Regulation Authority review meeting was held on the 6th regarding the Unit 2 of the Shika Nuclear Power Plant in Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Commission determined that Hokuriku Electric Power Company's explanation that no traces of fault movement on the site due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake were found was "generally appropriate."
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Applications for the Common University Entrance Examination to be online from January 2026
2024-09-06 21:13:00
The National Center for University Entrance Examinations has announced that starting with the January 2026 Common Test for University Admissions, students will be able to apply online.
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Ishikawa: Supporting disaster-hit high school baseball team; Toyama facility for the disabled repairs balls
2024-09-06 21:00:00
In order to offer encouragement to the members of a high school baseball team in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a support facility for people with disabilities in Toyama Prefecture repaired balls that had come undone free of charge and delivered them to the baseball team on the 6th.
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Tohoku Electric Power Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2: Nuclear fuel loading process unveiled in preparation for restart
2024-09-06 20:59:00
On the 6th, the process of loading nuclear fuel into the reactor at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Miyagi Prefecture in preparation for restarting the plant was made available to the press.
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Prince Hisahito turns 18 today, becoming an adult member of the imperial family
2024-09-06 20:54:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, turned 18 on the 6th and became an adult member of the Imperial Family. This is the first time in 39 years since his father, Prince Akishino, that a male member of the Imperial Family with the right to succeed the throne has reached adulthood, and in the evening, Prince Hisahito gave a birthday greeting to the Imperial Family and the former Emperor and Empress.
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Tokyo Fire Department officer arrested on suspicion of assaulting man and woman involved in street argument
2024-09-06 20:20:00
A firefighter from the Tokyo Fire Department was arrested after he assaulted a man and woman during an argument in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district, grabbing them around the neck.
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JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line in Kagoshima resumes full service due to fallen trees caused by Typhoon Faxai
2024-09-06 20:17:00
JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line in Kagoshima Prefecture, which had been unable to operate on some sections due to fallen trees caused by Typhoon No. 10, resumed operation on the entire line on the 6th.
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Former head coach of Mie Komono High School baseball team suspended for inappropriate coaching
2024-09-06 20:05:00
The Japan Student Baseball Association has suspended the former coach of the baseball team at Komono High School in Mie Prefecture, which participated in the National High School Baseball Tournament this summer, for seven months for inappropriate coaching, including making a member of the team run for two hours without lunch after he made a mistake in a practice game.
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Supreme Court rules that residents lost lawsuit over "city sold land without explaining flood risk"
2024-09-06 19:58:00
In a lawsuit in which residents of Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, sought compensation from the city, claiming that they suffered damages including flooding during a typhoon because the city sold them residential land without explaining the risk of flooding, the Supreme Court ruled on the 6th to dismiss the appeal, making the residents' loss final.
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Kabuki performances sponsored by the National Theatre, which is closed for reconstruction, will be performed at the New National Theatre
2024-09-06 19:56:00
The National Theatre, which closed last year for reconstruction, is hosting kabuki performances at the New National Theatre in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward this month.
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[Details] Hyogo Prefectural Governor orders thorough investigation for second witness questioning at 100-Article Committee
2024-09-06 19:49:00
Regarding the document that accused Governor Saito of power harassment, the second witness examination of the governor himself was held at the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee. Governor Saito revealed that he had instructed a thorough investigation into the author and intention of the document, and reiterated his belief that there was no problem with the prefecture's response.
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Dissolution of PTAs under consideration in the Tokyo metropolitan area; Okayama PTA federation to be dissolved
2024-09-06 19:44:00
It was announced this month that the Okayama Prefecture PTA Federation, which includes PTAs in Okayama Prefecture, will be dissolved, the first prefectural-level organization to do so, due to a significant decline in membership. In the Tokyo metropolitan area, too, there are moves to consider dissolving the PTA and shifting it to local activities, as the burden on parents has become an issue.
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Typhoon No. 11 is a "super typhoon"; if certain conditions are met, a similar typhoon may approach Japan.
2024-09-06 19:25:00
Typhoon No. 11, which is moving through the South China Sea, temporarily developed into a ferocious typhoon, with the US meteorological agency analyzing it as a "super typhoon." Experts point out that it is extremely rare for a typhoon to develop to this extent in the South China Sea, and that southern China and Vietnam along its path need to be on high alert. They also point out that "if certain conditions are met, this means that such a typhoon could approach Japan in the future."
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Prince Hisahito turns 18 today, becoming an adult member of the imperial family
2024-09-06 19:03:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, turned 18 on the 6th and became an adult member of the Imperial Family. This is the first time in 39 years since his father, Prince Akishino, that a male member of the Imperial Family with the right to succeed the throne has reached adulthood, and in the evening, Prince Hisahito gave a birthday greeting to the Imperial Family and the former Emperor and Empress.
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Kabuki hosted by the National Theatre, which is closed for reconstruction, will be performed at the New National Theatre
2024-09-06 19:02:00
The National Theatre, which closed last year for reconstruction, is hosting kabuki performances at the New National Theatre in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward this month.
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"The sun sets earlier in autumn, and traffic accidents increase" - Call for wearing reflective materials
2024-09-06 18:58:00
As the sun sets earlier and the risk of traffic accidents at dusk increases, a traffic safety event was held in Kita Ward, Tokyo, with approximately 1,000 residents and others in attendance. The comedy duo "Harisenbon" called for people to wear reflective materials to prevent accidents.
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Mito District Court gives suspended sentence to defendant who injured 3-year-old child in washing machine
2024-09-06 18:55:00
In May of this year in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture, a 31-year-old defendant was charged with injuring his former partner's then 3-year-old daughter by running a washing machine with the daughter still inside. The Mito District Court handed down a suspended sentence with probation to a defendant, stating that "although this was a heinous and extremely selfish act, he is remorseful."
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Rice shortage affects food bank activities, reducing amount distributed to households by half
2024-09-06 18:53:00
The nationwide rice shortage is also affecting the activities of food banks that provide food assistance to people in financial difficulty. An NPO in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, is struggling to cope with the situation, having to reduce the amount of rice it distributes to households by more than half due to a decrease in rice donations.
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[LIVE] Hyogo Prefecture Governor orders thorough investigation for second witness questioning at 100-Article Committee
2024-09-06 18:42:00
Regarding the document that accused Governor Saito of power harassment, the second witness examination of the governor himself was held at the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee. Governor Saito revealed that he had instructed a thorough investigation into the author and intention of the document, and reiterated his belief that there was no problem with the prefecture's response.
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The moment a landslide occurred along a national highway was caught on a dashcam in Isehara, Kanagawa
2024-09-06 18:31:00
The moment a landslide occurred along a national highway in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture on the 30th of last month due to record-breaking heavy rains caused by a typhoon, was captured on the dashcam of a car caught up in the landslide, capturing the moment major damage was narrowly averted.
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[LIVE] Hyogo Prefecture Governor orders thorough investigation for second witness questioning at 100-Article Committee
2024-09-06 18:10:00
Regarding the document that accused Governor Saito of power harassment, the second witness examination of the governor himself was held at the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee. Governor Saito revealed that he had instructed a thorough investigation into the author and intention of the document, and reiterated his belief that there was no problem with the prefecture's response.
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54 students suffer from diarrhea and stomach aches at elementary and junior high schools in Nanbu Town, Aomori Prefecture; school lunch center investigated
2024-09-06 18:04:00
It has been discovered that a total of 54 children and students at an elementary and junior high school in Nanbu Town, Aomori Prefecture, have been complaining of diarrhea and stomach pains since the 5th. The health center believes that the school lunch may be the cause and is conducting an on-site inspection of the school lunch center and is conducting a detailed investigation.
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Emperor and Empress visit Saga to attend opening ceremony of National Sports Festival
2024-09-06 17:50:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will visit Saga Prefecture for two days from the 5th of next month to attend the opening ceremony of the National Sports Festival.
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Labor Standards Inspection Office issues corrective warning to Hankyu Railway, operator of Takarazuka Revue, over death of company employee
2024-09-06 17:32:00
Regarding the issue of the death of a 25-year-old Takarazuka Revue member, Hankyu Railway, which operates the Takarazuka Revue, announced on the 6th that it had received a corrective recommendation from the Labor Standards Inspection Office. The specific contents of the recommendation will be made public at a later date.
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Wakayama Shirahama Town Shirarahama Beach The fewest people visited in July and August
2024-09-06 17:22:00
Shirahama Beach in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, one of the most popular beaches in the Kansai region, saw its number of visitors this summer drop to about 96,000, the lowest figure since statistics began being kept, according to a town report. The town believes that the August emergency information on the Nankai Trough earthquake was a factor.
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Former CEO indicted for illegally exporting Japanese clothing to North Korea
2024-09-06 17:18:00
The Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters has sent papers to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the Foreign Exchange Law against an 85-year-old former company manager living in Sapporo, for illegally exporting Japanese clothing to North Korea. The police are currently investigating the flow of funds, as it is suspected that the clothing was purchased using income earned by a North Korean IT engineer who had posed as another person.
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[LIVE] Hyogo Prefecture Governor's second witness hearing at 100-article committee on "power harassment allegations"
2024-09-06 17:16:00
Regarding the document that accuses Governor Saito of power harassment, the second witness questioning of the governor himself is being held by the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee. During the questioning, Governor Saito revealed that he had instructed a thorough investigation into the author and intention of the document, and reiterated his belief that there is no problem with the prefecture's response.
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Suzu, Ishikawa - Four restaurants affected by the disaster start a joint cafeteria in a temporary store
2024-09-06 17:15:00
Four restaurants in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, have opened a shared dining area in a temporary prefabricated store, which is bustling with local people.
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Comedy trio "Hanako"'s Dai Okabe appointed "Akita Tourism Ambassador"
2024-09-06 17:05:00
In order to widely spread the appeal of tourism in Akita Prefecture, the prefecture has appointed Akita City native and member of the comedy trio "Hanako" as the new "Akita Tourism Ambassador."
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Import bans on fake brands, etc.: 18,153 cases in the first six months of the year
2024-09-06 17:05:00
In the six months up to June this year, customs offices across the country stopped more than 18,000 imports of counterfeit brand-name goods, the highest number yet for this period.
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Chinese suspect arrested for allegedly slashing woman's head: "I wanted to kill someone"
2024-09-06 16:49:00
Late on the night of the 5th, a 19-year-old Chinese suspect was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for slashing the head of a woman in her 20s with a kitchen knife on a street in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. The two men are believed to have never met, and during questioning, the suspect stated, "I did it because I wanted to kill someone."
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Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives Susumu Yamaguchi referred to prosecutors on suspicion of non-consensual indecent assault
2024-09-06 16:44:00
Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives, Susumu Yamaguchi, was referred to prosecutors for allegedly kissing a woman in her 20s without her consent in an elevator in Tokyo last November. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the lawmaker explained during voluntary questioning that "I did kiss her, but she was the one who initiated it."
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Accident involving two trucks on the Chuo Expressway: One driver killed after being rear-ended
2024-09-06 16:31:00
In the early hours of the 6th, a truck that had broken down and was stopped on the outbound lane of the Chuo Expressway in Hachioji City, Tokyo, was rear-ended by another large truck, killing the driver of the truck that was rear-ended.
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[LIVE] Hyogo Prefecture Governor's second witness hearing at 100-article committee on "power harassment allegations"
2024-09-06 16:10:00
Regarding the document that accuses Governor Saito of power harassment, the second witness questioning of the governor himself is being held by the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee. During the questioning, Governor Saito revealed that he had instructed a thorough investigation into the author and intention of the document, and reiterated his belief that there is no problem with the prefecture's response.
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Six years since Hokkaido's Iburi Eastern Earthquake, victims commemorated in the stricken town of Atsuma
2024-09-06 16:06:00
On the 6th, it will be six years since the Iburi Eastern Earthquake, which recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 7 in Hokkaido and claimed the lives of 44 people. In Atsuma Town, which suffered major damage, local residents have been mourning the victims since early morning, including by visiting a floral tribute.
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Prince Hisahito turns 18 today, becoming an adult member of the imperial family
2024-09-06 16:00:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, turned 18 on the 6th and became an adult member of the Imperial Family. This is the first time in 39 years since his father, Prince Akishino, that a male member of the Imperial Family with the right to succeed the throne has reached adulthood.
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More than 23.3 billion yen in ordinary local allocation tax to be advanced to 34 cities and towns in seven prefectures affected by Typhoon Faxai
2024-09-06 15:43:00
It has been decided that a total of 23.3 billion yen in general grants will be paid early to the 9th of this month to 34 cities and towns in seven prefectures, including Shizuoka and Kagoshima, that were severely damaged by Typhoon Faxai.
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Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives Susumu Yamaguchi referred to prosecutors on suspicion of non-consensual indecent assault
2024-09-06 15:30:00
Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives, Susumu Yamaguchi, was referred to prosecutors for allegedly kissing a woman in her 20s without her consent in an elevator in Tokyo last November. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the lawmaker explained during voluntary questioning that "I did kiss her, but she was the one who initiated it."
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto: "SNS operators should take voluntary measures to combat false information"
2024-09-06 15:28:00
Following the recommendation by a panel of experts on measures to combat false information on the internet, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto once again called on social media platform operators to take voluntary action and indicated that the government also intends to expedite consideration of the design of a system to combat the problem.
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Shiga Police officer accidentally fires gun at driver's license center parking lot, no injuries
2024-09-06 15:17:00
In the early hours of the 6th, a police officer from the Aichi Prefectural Police Headquarters accidentally discharged a bullet while attempting to equip a handgun in the parking lot of a driver's license center in Shiga Prefecture. No one was injured, and the prefectural police say they will "strive to prevent a recurrence."
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[LIVE] Hyogo Prefecture Governor's second witness hearing at 100-article committee on "power harassment allegations"
2024-09-06 15:04:00
The Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee has been held in connection with a document that exposes the Governor of Hyogo Prefecture, Saito, on suspicion of power harassment, and the second round of questioning of the Governor himself has just begun. The focus is on how much will be revealed about the circumstances that led to the former director who prepared the document not being protected as a whistleblower and instead being disciplined.
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Former CEO indicted for illegally exporting Japanese clothing to North Korea
2024-09-06 15:03:00
The Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters has sent papers to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the Foreign Exchange Law against an 85-year-old former company manager living in Sapporo, for illegally exporting Japanese clothing to North Korea. The police are currently investigating the flow of funds, as it is suspected that the clothing was purchased using income earned by a North Korean IT engineer who had posed as another person.
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Government designates June-July heavy rain disaster as severe disaster, provides support to affected municipalities
2024-09-06 14:17:00
The government has designated the heavy rains that occurred across the country from June to July this year due to the influence of the rainy season front and other factors as a "disaster of severe severity" and has decided to provide support to local governments for the costs of restoring public facilities and farmland.
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Former Vice Governor Testifies at Hyogo Prefectural Governor's 100-Article Committee on "Power Harassment Suspicion"
2024-09-06 13:58:00
Regarding the document that accused Governor Saito of power harassment, the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly held a 100-article committee and questioned the former vice governor who dealt with the series of issues. During the hearing, Katayama stated that he had been instructed by the governor to thoroughly investigate the document, and that at the time, he had no intention of protecting the former director-general who had prepared the document.
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Prince Hisahito turns 18 today, becoming an adult member of the imperial family
2024-09-06 13:56:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, turned 18 on the 6th and became an adult member of the Imperial Family. This is the first time in 39 years since his father, Prince Akishino, that a male member of the Imperial Family with the right to succeed the throne has reached adulthood.
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Okinawa Governor Tamaki to "continue to promptly share information regarding sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers"
2024-09-06 13:07:00
Using a new system for sharing information on sexual assaults by American soldiers in Okinawa between the prefectural police and the prefecture, information on a sexual assault by a Marine was conveyed to the prefecture for the first time on the 5th. At a press conference on the 6th, Governor Tamaki stated that he would continue to request prompt information in the future, saying that he would never tolerate such a despicable crime.
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Six years since Hokkaido's Iburi Eastern Earthquake, victims commemorated in the stricken town of Atsuma
2024-09-06 13:01:00
On the 6th, it will be six years since the Iburi Eastern Earthquake, which recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 7 in Hokkaido and claimed the lives of 44 people. In Atsuma Town, which suffered major damage, local residents have been mourning the victims since early morning, including by visiting a floral tribute.
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Former Vice Governor Testifies at Hyogo Prefectural Governor's 100-Article Committee on "Power Harassment Suspicion"
2024-09-06 12:59:00
Regarding the document that accused Governor Saito of power harassment, the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly held a 100-article committee and questioned the former vice governor who dealt with the series of issues. During the hearing, Katayama stated that he had been instructed by the governor to thoroughly investigate the document, and that at the time, he had no intention of protecting the former director-general who had prepared the document.
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Chinese suspect arrested for allegedly slashing woman's head: "I wanted to kill someone"
2024-09-06 12:49:00
Late on the night of the 5th, a 19-year-old Chinese suspect was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for slashing the head of a woman in her 20s with a kitchen knife on a street in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. The two men are believed to have never met, and during questioning, the suspect stated, "I did it because I wanted to kill someone."
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Father arrested in Nara on suspicion of attempted murder after shoving baby's mouth in with baby wipes
2024-09-06 12:19:00
A 28-year-old father was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he tried to kill his 2-month-old son by putting baby wipes in his mouth at his home in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture. According to the police, the son is unconscious and in critical condition, and the father has partially denied the charges, saying "I had no intention of killing him."
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[LIVE] Former Vice Governor of Hyogo Prefecture testifies at 100-Article Committee on "Power Harassment Suspicion"
2024-09-06 12:04:00
Regarding the document that exposes the Governor of Hyogo Prefecture, Saito, for alleged power harassment, the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee is holding a hearing to examine the former Vice Governor who dealt with the series of issues. During the hearing, Katayama stated that he had received instructions from the Governor to thoroughly investigate the document, and that at the time, he had no intention of protecting the former Director-General who prepared the document.
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Manager of tanning salon arrested for taking secret photos of female customers "since opening"
2024-09-06 11:50:00
The 62-year-old manager of a tanning salon in Ota Ward, Tokyo, was arrested for taking pictures of female customers' bodies while they were using the salon. He admitted to the charges, stating that he had been doing this since the salon first opened about 30 years ago.
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[LIVE] Hyogo Governor Saito to appear as witness for the second time at the 100-Article Committee
2024-09-06 10:55:00
On the 6th, the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee will hold a second witness hearing of Governor Saito himself regarding the document that accuses him of power harassment. The focus is on how much will be revealed about the circumstances that led to disciplinary action being taken against the former director who prepared the document, rather than protecting it as a whistleblower. In the morning, the former vice governor was questioned as a witness.
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One person killed in accident involving two trucks on Chuo Expressway, Hachioji, Tokyo
2024-09-06 08:55:00
On the early morning of the 6th, a truck that had broken down and was stopped on the outbound lane of the Chuo Expressway in Hachioji City, Tokyo, was rear-ended by another large truck, and the driver of the truck that was rear-ended was killed. As a result of this accident, the outbound lane of the Chuo Expressway is closed between Hachioji Interchange and Hachioji Junction.
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force training ship calls at London port for the first time in two years, deepening cooperation with the Royal Navy
2024-09-06 08:27:00
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force training ship, which continues to sail long distances, will call at London, England, for the first time in two years, and will deepen defense cooperation with the Royal Navy through joint training and exchange events.
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Pope speaks to inter-religious leaders in Indonesia
2024-09-06 04:59:00
Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church visited Indonesia, which is said to have the largest Muslim population in the world, and held dialogue with leaders of different religions, stressing the importance of spreading common values ββin order to achieve peace.
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Chiba Funabashi man's body abandoned case suspect's car seized in Tokyo
2024-09-06 04:48:00
In August, a 20-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the case in which a man's body was abandoned at a clinic in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture. It has been learned from police interviews that the car he was driving when he visited the clinic was seized in Tokyo. Police are currently investigating the details of the incident, including the route he took after the incident and where the body was taken.
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Hyogo Prefectural Assembly 100-Article Committee today held second witness hearing for Governor Saito
2024-09-06 04:44:00
The Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee will hold a second witness hearing on the 6th regarding the document accusing Governor Saito of power harassment. The focus is on how much will be revealed about the circumstances under which the former director who prepared the document was not given protection as a whistleblower and was instead given disciplinary action.
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Prince Hisahito turns 18 today, becoming an adult member of the imperial family
2024-09-06 00:03:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, turned 18 on the 6th and became an adult member of the Imperial Family. This is the first time in 39 years since his father, Prince Akishino, that a male member of the Imperial Family with the right to succeed the throne has reached adulthood.
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