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100 hectares of farmland in Noto lost to record rains; restoration will take more than four to five years

2024-10-09 20:25:00
Last month's record-breaking rains in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture caused soil and driftwood to accumulate on 400 hectares of farmland, of which 100 hectares are no longer in their original form. It is expected to take four to five years or more to restore the land.

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Iwao Hakamada found innocent, prosecutors waive right to appeal, 58 years after arrest

2024-10-09 19:18:00
On the 9th, the prosecution took the procedure to waive the right to appeal the verdict in the retrial of Iwao Hakamada (88), who was sentenced to death 58 years ago for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture, and was found not guilty. Hakamada has been released from his position as a "death row inmate" 58 years after his arrest.

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Additional PFAS survey in Kamagaya, Chiba: 840 times the national target value found in well

2024-10-09 19:09:00
Regarding the issue of PFAS, a type of organic fluorine compound, which has been identified as harmful, being detected one after another in Chiba Prefecture, a follow-up survey conducted in August this year in Kamagaya City revealed that extremely high concentrations of PFAS, up to 840 times the national provisional target value, were detected in well water. This is the highest concentration ever found in Chiba Prefecture.

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Police officer testifies in case of false accusation of illegal export: "The charges were brought because of the greed of those with decision-making power"

2024-10-09 18:58:00
A currently serving police officer has criticized the investigation at the time in court over a wrongful conviction case in which an unusual measure was taken. In the second hearing of a civil trial over a wrongful conviction in which the president of a chemical machinery manufacturer in Yokohama and two others were arrested on suspicion of illegal exports and later found innocent, a currently serving police officer who was in charge of the case at the Public Security Bureau of the Metropolitan Police Department at the time testified about the investigation, saying, "There were problems. I think the charges were brought because of the greed of the person with the decision-making power." This is the third currently serving police officer to testify in court criticizing the investigation.

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President of Shiretoko sightseeing boat operator indicted for professional negligence resulting in death

2024-10-09 18:56:00
On the 9th, the prosecution indicted the president of the company that operated the tourist boat that sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, leaving 26 people dead and missing, on charges of professional negligence resulting in death. It is unusual for a manager who was not involved in operating the boat to be held criminally liable.

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Lawsuit filed by Toyama City believers to "sever ties with the former Unification Church" dismissed

2024-10-09 18:51:00
In a lawsuit filed by believers and related organizations against the city of Toyama, claiming that they suffered distress and damage as a result of the city council's resolution and the mayor's remarks to sever all ties with the former Unification Church and others, the Toyama District Court dismissed both claims, stating that "these cannot be considered an infringement of religious freedom."

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Two people indicted for bringing sulfuric acid onto bullet train without taking safety precautions after passenger injured

2024-10-09 18:41:00
In October last year, a passenger sustained burns when chemicals leaked from carry-on luggage while traveling on the Tohoku Shinkansen near Sendai Station. Police have referred papers to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in injury to two Tokyo company executives for bringing chemicals onto the train without taking necessary safety precautions and causing injuries to the passenger.

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Police search for duo suspected to be robber at elderly couple's home in Funabashi, Chiba

2024-10-09 18:22:00
On the morning of the 9th, a relative reported that an elderly couple living in a house in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, had been the victim of a robbery. Based on the situation at the scene, it appears that two men broke into the house within the past few days, injured the wife, and then stole some cash before fleeing. The police are currently investigating the whereabouts of the two as a case of robbery and assault.

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Former Toyota subsidiary employee arrested for allegedly defrauding 160 million yen by billing for fictitious work

2024-10-09 18:08:00
A 51-year-old former employee of a Toyota Motor Corporation subsidiary was arrested on suspicion of fraud for allegedly defrauding approximately 160 million yen by billing a subcontractor for fictitious work fees.

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Former talent who accused Johnny's Entertainment of sexual assault: "Don't let this issue fade away"

2024-10-09 18:06:00
One year has passed since the press conference held last year in which the former Johnny & Associates acknowledged and apologized for Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assaults, and former talents who accused the agency of sexual assault held a press conference in Tokyo, pleading, "Please do not let this issue be forgotten."

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Emperor and Empress attend National Conference on Creating a Rich Ocean, visit Oita in November

2024-10-09 17:50:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will visit Oita Prefecture for two days from November 9th to attend the National Conference on Creating a Rich Ocean.

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Record rainfall in Noto region: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reports damage investigation results to Wajima City

2024-10-09 17:48:00
A team from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism that investigated the damage caused by the record-breaking rains in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture visited Wajima City Hall and reported the results of their investigation, stating that the damage may have been exacerbated by the heavy rains combined with the damage caused by the New Year's Day earthquake.

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New sports facility to host skateboarding and other events at the Tokyo Olympics

2024-10-09 17:43:00
The venue where skateboarding and other events will be held at the Tokyo Olympics was originally scheduled to be demolished, but it has been renovated into a new sports facility to preserve the legacy of the games, and is scheduled to fully open in October.

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Board of Audit finds over 100 million yen in "human resource development support subsidies" inappropriately paid out

2024-10-09 17:37:00
The Board of Audit investigated subsidies given to business owners who engage in "reskilling," a program to help people learn new skills while working, and found a series of cases across the country where the subsidies were received in violation of the program's purpose, with a total of more than 100 million yen having been paid out inappropriately. The Board of Audit called on the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to require two business owners in particular who violated the rules to return the subsidies and to take measures to prevent fraudulent receipt of the subsidies.

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1-year-old boy found dead in Osaka apartment complex may have been assaulted an hour before the incident was reported

2024-10-09 17:36:00
Police have investigated a one-year-old boy who was found unconscious in an apartment building in Hirano Ward, Osaka on the 7th and later died, and found that he was suspected of having been assaulted by someone about an hour before his mother called 119. Police are investigating the circumstances at the time by interviewing the mother and her boyfriend, both of whom are in their 20s.

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Tokorozawa robbery and assault: smartphone left in locker at time of incident, someone retrieved

2024-10-09 17:35:00
On the 1st of this month, a group of four broke into a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and a 24-year-old suspect was arrested. The suspect left the smartphone he was using during the robbery in a coin locker at a train station while on the run, and someone later retrieved it, according to an interview with an investigator. When he was arrested, he had a different smartphone, and police are investigating the possibility that the smartphone was used to prevent the identification of the person who gave orders.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red Koji Issue: Lawyers Formed to Support Those Suing for Health Damage

2024-10-09 17:33:00
A group of lawyers in Osaka has formed a legal team to support people who are complaining about health problems after taking supplements containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji ingredients.

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11 new deaths in Ishikawa Prefecture related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake confirmed

2024-10-09 17:20:00
Three municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture have confirmed that 11 more people have died as a result of the disaster-related deaths caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. This brings the total number of disaster-related deaths to 185, and the total number of deaths, including direct deaths, to 412.

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Police officer in charge testifies at second civil trial in case of false accusation of illegal export

2024-10-09 17:17:00
In the second hearing of a civil trial involving a wrongful conviction in which the president of a Yokohama chemical machinery manufacturer and two others were arrested on suspicion of illegal exports and later found innocent, a currently serving police officer who was in charge of the case in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Bureau at the time was questioned as a witness.

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President of Shiretoko sightseeing boat operator indicted for professional negligence resulting in death

2024-10-09 17:16:00
On the 9th, the Kushiro District Public Prosecutors Office indicted the president of the company that operated the tour boat that sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, leaving 26 people dead and missing, and for which he was arrested, on charges of professional negligence resulting in death. It is unusual for a manager who was not involved in operating the boat to be held criminally liable.

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Typhoon Hagibis forms, but no direct impact on Japan expected

2024-10-09 17:13:00
On the afternoon of the 9th, Typhoon Hagibis formed off the coast of Minamitorishima, far southeast of Honshu. It is not expected to have a direct impact on Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for ships passing through the area to be on alert.

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Iwao Hakamada found innocent, prosecutors waive right to appeal, 58 years after arrest

2024-10-09 17:11:00
On the 9th, the prosecution took the procedure to waive the right to appeal the verdict in the retrial of Iwao Hakamada (88), who was sentenced to death 58 years ago for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture, and was found not guilty. Hakamada has been released from his position as a "death row inmate" 58 years after his arrest.

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Global average temperature this year expected to be the highest on record, EU weather agency

2024-10-09 16:25:00
An analysis by the European Union's meteorological agency has found that this year's global average temperature is expected to remain high in many parts of the world, surpassing last year's record high and setting a new record high.

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Two men break into elderly couple's home in Funabashi, Chiba and escape; investigation underway for robbery and assault

2024-10-09 15:21:00
According to police, in the early hours of the 9th, two men wearing black balaclavas and dark clothing broke into a home belonging to an elderly couple in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture.

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Kanagawa Isehara: Doctor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting woman not indicted

2024-10-09 15:18:00
On the 9th, the prosecution decided not to indict a 32-year-old male doctor from Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, who was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman he had brought to his home.

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Suspicious fires at Kawasaki housing complex: Resident re-arrested; remaining case under investigation

2024-10-09 14:37:00
A 28-year-old resident of a prefectural housing complex in Kawasaki City's Saiwai Ward was arrested and indicted for one of three suspicious fires that occurred in August this year, but was later rearrested for setting fire to blinds in front of another room. When questioned by police, he said, "I don't remember," and is said to be denying the charges.

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Police witness questioning begins in second civil trial over false accusation of illegal exports

2024-10-09 13:57:00
In the second hearing of a civil trial involving a wrongful conviction in which the president of a chemical machinery manufacturer in Yokohama and two others were arrested on suspicion of illegal exports and later found innocent, questioning began of a current police officer who was in charge of the case in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Bureau at the time. The officer stated that "the investigation was appropriate."

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1-year-old boy found dead in Osaka apartment complex may have been assaulted an hour before the incident was reported

2024-10-09 13:24:00
Police have investigated a one-year-old boy who was found unconscious in an apartment building in Hirano Ward, Osaka on the 7th and later died, and found that he was suspected of having been assaulted by someone about an hour before his mother called 119. Police are investigating the circumstances at the time by interviewing the mother and her boyfriend, both of whom are in their 20s.

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Iwao Hakamada found innocent; prosecution waives right to appeal

2024-10-09 13:13:00
On the 9th, the prosecution took the procedure to waive the right to appeal the verdict in the retrial of Iwao Hakamada (88), who was sentenced to death 58 years ago for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture, and was found not guilty. Hakamada has been released from his position as a "death row inmate" 58 years after his arrest.

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Large-scale exhibition of the latest anti-terrorism technologies and equipment opens in Tokyo

2024-10-09 12:56:00
A large-scale exhibition showcasing the latest counter-terrorism equipment and technologies began in Koto Ward, Tokyo on the 9th.

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Private volunteer center opens in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, affected by record rains

2024-10-09 12:51:00
A private volunteer center has been opened in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered severe damage from last month's record-breaking rains, and volunteers from all over the country are working there.

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Tokorozawa robbery and assault: smartphone left in locker at time of incident, someone retrieved

2024-10-09 12:20:00
On the 1st of this month, a group of four people broke into a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and a 24-year-old suspect was arrested. The suspect left the smartphone he was using during the robbery in a coin locker at a train station while on the run, and someone later retrieved it, according to an interview with an investigator. When he was arrested, he had a different smartphone, and the police are investigating the possibility that this was intended to prevent the person who gave instructions from being identified through the smartphone.

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Ishikawa: Large-scale water leak of 2,400 tons per day continues in central Wajima City

2024-10-09 12:17:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, record-breaking rains have damaged water pipes and other facilities, leading to large-scale water leaks, with the amount of water leaking out estimated to be as much as 2,400 tons per day in the city center alone. The city is calling for water conservation, as increased water usage could lead to water outages.

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Iwao Hakamada found innocent; prosecution waives right to appeal

2024-10-09 12:15:00
On the 9th, the prosecution took the procedure to waive the right to appeal the verdict in the retrial of Iwao Hakamada (88), who was sentenced to death 58 years ago for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture, and was found not guilty. Hakamada has been released from his position as a "death row inmate" 58 years after his arrest.

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Police witness questioning begins in second civil trial over false accusation of illegal exports

2024-10-09 11:59:00
In the second hearing of a civil trial involving a wrongful conviction in which the president of a chemical machinery manufacturer in Yokohama and two others were arrested on suspicion of illegal exports and later found innocent, questioning began of a current police officer who was in charge of the case in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Bureau at the time. The officer stated that "the investigation was appropriate."

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President of Shiretoko sightseeing boat operator indicted for professional negligence resulting in death

2024-10-09 11:56:00
On the 9th, the Kushiro District Public Prosecutors Office indicted the president of the company that operated the tour boat that sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, leaving 26 people dead and missing, and for which he was arrested, on charges of professional negligence resulting in death. It is unusual for a manager who was not involved in operating the boat to be held criminally liable.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department: Voluntary questioning of high school student following explosion at park in Kita Ward

2024-10-09 11:21:00
It has been learned from an investigation official that the Metropolitan Police Department is voluntarily questioning a 15-year-old high school student about the explosion of a cylinder filled with fireworks in a park in Kita Ward, Tokyo, on the 4th of this month. The student admitted to placing the cylinder and said that he "wanted to use the large number of rocket fireworks he had," and the Metropolitan Police Department plans to refer the case to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of obstructing business in Kita Ward.

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Training before the prefectural "Koshien of Firefighters" competition to compete in water discharge techniques

2024-10-09 10:58:00
A competition known as the "Koshien of Fire Brigades," in which fire brigade members from all over the country compete in water-spraying techniques and other disciplines, is being held in Miyagi Prefecture this month, and the members who will be representing Tokyo have been training hard in the run-up to the competition.

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Prosecutors to waive right to appeal today to determine innocence of Iwao Hakamada

2024-10-09 10:48:00
The prosecution has announced that it will not appeal the verdict of acquittal in the retrial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death 58 years ago for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture. On the 9th, the prosecution will take steps to waive the right to appeal, and if the acquittal is finalized, Hakamada will be released from his position on death row, where he has been for 44 years.

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Smoking to be banned in all city parks in Yokohama from April next year

2024-10-09 05:44:00
In order to prevent passive smoking, it has recently been officially decided that smoking will be banned in all parks managed by Yokohama City, including the tourist attraction Yamashita Park, from April next year.

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Prosecutors to waive right to appeal today to determine innocence of Iwao Hakamada

2024-10-09 05:07:00
The prosecution has announced that it will not appeal the verdict of acquittal in the retrial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death 58 years ago for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture. On the 9th, the prosecution will take steps to waive the right to appeal, and if the acquittal is finalized, Hakamada will be released from his position on death row, where he has been for 44 years.

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Shiretoko sightseeing boat accident: Did you never contact the boat after it departed?

2024-10-09 05:02:00
In the case where a tourist boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, leaving 26 people dead and missing, and the president of the operating company arrested, it has been revealed that after the tourist boat set sail, the president and the company did not contact the boat even once and are believed to have neglected to check its safety. The prosecution is expected to indict the president today (9th) on charges of professional negligence resulting in death.

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