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22-year-old suspect arrested in robbery-murder case in Aoba Ward, Yokohama

2024-10-19 23:04:00
On the night of the 19th, police arrested suspect Takada Mazuki (22) of Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, on suspicion of robbery and murder in a case where a 75-year-old man was murdered and cash stolen from a house in Yokohama City on the 15th of this month. Fingerprints of a 26-year-old suspect who was previously arrested in Chiba Prefecture for his involvement in the crime were also found at the house where the crime occurred, and police are working to identify the group responsible and are also investigating whether there is a connection to the series of crimes in the Tokyo metropolitan area where illegal part-time jobs were used as perpetrators.

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A man in critical condition died in a seven-vehicle chain-reaction accident on the Shuto Expressway Wangan Line, 12 people were injured

2024-10-19 22:39:00
On the morning of the 19th, a truck rear-ended a light passenger vehicle in a tunnel on the Bayshore Route of the Shuto Expressway in Ota Ward, Tokyo, resulting in a chain reaction involving seven vehicles. A 27-year-old Vietnamese man who had been unconscious and in critical condition has died.

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Two more bodies found in house fire in Osaka's Daito area, possibly father and son

2024-10-19 22:28:00
On the 18th, three houses were burned in Daito City, Osaka, and one man was found dead in the house believed to be the source of the fire. On the 19th, police and others searched the scene and found two more male bodies. Police are investigating whether they are a father in his 80s and his two sons in their 50s who have been unable to contact them.

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Odakyu Odawara Line resumes operation between Mukogaoka-Yuen and Shin-Yurigaoka

2024-10-19 21:00:00
Due to a personal injury accident at Ikuta Station, services on the Odakyu Odawara Line were suspended on both lines between Mukogaoka-Yuen Station and Shin-Yurigaoka Station, but resumed at 8:47 p.m.

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Man arrested for ramming car into fence in front of Prime Minister's residence after firing Molotov cocktail at LDP headquarters

2024-10-19 20:53:00
On the morning of the 19th, a man threw what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail in front of the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Nagatacho, Tokyo, and then drove his car into the fence in front of the Prime Minister's official residence. The 49-year-old suspect was arrested on the spot, and several plastic containers and what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail were found in his car. At around 7:40 pm, investigators from the Metropolitan Police Department carrying cardboard boxes and other items entered the suspect's home in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, to search the house.

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Man arrested for ramming car into fence in front of Prime Minister's residence after firing Molotov cocktail at LDP headquarters

2024-10-19 19:38:00
On the morning of the 19th, a man threw what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail in front of the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Nagatacho, Tokyo, and then drove his car into the fence in front of the Prime Minister's official residence. The 49-year-old suspect was arrested on the spot, and several plastic containers and what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail were found in his car. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.

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Two more bodies found in house fire in Daito, Osaka; information on visitors also included

2024-10-19 19:35:00
On the 18th, three houses were burned in Daito City, Osaka, and one man was found dead in the house believed to be the source of the fire. On the 19th, police and firefighters searched the scene and found two more bodies. The parents and their children in their 80s and 50s who lived in the house believed to be the source of the fire have been unable to be contacted, and there is also information that there were visitors at the time, which the police are investigating.

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AI is also behind the rapid increase in "nuisance sites" aimed at advertising revenue

2024-10-19 19:18:00
"The forbidden secret of a popular celebrity!?" "A suspicious shadow lies behind that incident... the shocking truth!" Stimulating titles jump out at you as you look at your smartphone. When you open it, you're directed to a website full of ads, and as you try to scroll, an ad appears at the tip of your finger, and you end up tapping on it... I'm sure there are many people who have had this experience. Among these sites, which cause great inconvenience to users, there are some that have been created with the sole purpose of earning advertising fees, and it has been pointed out that the number of such sites has been on the rise recently. We investigated the reality of what is happening behind the scenes of the irritating "nuisance sites" that are close to us.

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Odakyu Odawara Line service suspended between Mukogaoka-Yuen and Shin-Yurigaoka

2024-10-19 18:45:00
Due to a fatal accident at Ikuta Station, the Odakyu Odawara Line has suspended operations on both lines between Mukogaoka-Yuen Station and Shin-Yurigaoka Station since around 6:21 pm. Operations are expected to resume around 8 pm.

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Unseasonably hot, mainly on the Pacific coast; temperatures expected to drop across the country on the 20th

2024-10-19 18:43:00
On the 19th, it was unseasonably hot, especially on the Pacific coast, and in central Tokyo it was the latest midsummer day since statistics began being kept. On the other hand, temperatures are expected to drop nationwide on the 20th, and there will be large temperature differences, so please be careful to manage your health.

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Suspect in robbery and assault case in Ichikawa, Chiba, may also be involved in the Shirai case

2024-10-19 18:42:00
As part of a series of robberies occurring in the Tokyo metropolitan area, a suspect arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault in an incident that occurred in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture on the 17th has confessed to being involved in a robbery and assault that occurred in Shirai City, Chiba Prefecture the previous day, according to interviews with investigators.

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Security measures strengthened following a series of incidents targeting VIPs What about security for the upcoming House of Representatives election?

2024-10-19 18:38:00
This House of Representatives election is the first nationwide national election since the police stepped up security measures following the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe two years ago and the attack on former Prime Minister Kishida last year. Following the incidents in front of the LDP headquarters and at the Prime Minister's official residence on the morning of the 19th, the police have further stepped up their vigilance.

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Prince and Princess Akishino visit Fukui Prefecture to attend National Tree-Planting Festival

2024-10-19 18:29:00
Prince and Princess Akishino visited Fukui Prefecture to attend the National Tree-Planting Festival and cared for a tree that was previously planted by the former Emperor and Empress.

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Man arrested for ramming car into fence in front of Prime Minister's residence after firing Molotov cocktail at LDP headquarters

2024-10-19 18:28:00
On the morning of the 19th, a man threw what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail in front of the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Nagatacho, Tokyo, and then drove his car into the fence in front of the Prime Minister's official residence. The 49-year-old suspect was arrested on the spot, and several plastic containers and what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail were found in his car. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.

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Chiba Ichikawa Robbery and Assault Case Suspect had highly confidential communication app on his smartphone

2024-10-19 17:19:00
Of the series of robberies occurring one after another in the Tokyo metropolitan area, a highly confidential communication app was installed on the smartphone of a suspect who was arrested on the night of the 18th on suspicion of robbery and assault in relation to the incident that occurred on the 17th in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, according to an interview with an investigator. The suspect has admitted to being involved in other crimes besides the Ichikawa City incident, and police are investigating the possibility that he may have been involved in multiple crimes through instructions from a leader via the app.

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Prince and Princess Akishino visit Fukui Prefecture to attend National Tree-Planting Festival

2024-10-19 17:18:00
Prince and Princess Akishino visited Fukui Prefecture to attend the National Tree-Planting Festival and cared for a tree that was previously planted by the former Emperor and Empress.

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"Disposable" Initiative to Raise Awareness of the Dangers of Unlicensed Part-Time Jobs at Tokyo Racecourse

2024-10-19 15:51:00
As a series of incidents involving illegal part-time workers are occurring, a racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo, has begun an initiative to raise awareness of the dangers of illegal part-time work, where once you get involved it's hard to quit and you end up being "disposable."

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"Local Character Expo" brings together over 100 local characters from across Japan in Shiga

2024-10-19 15:40:00
The Local Character Expo, which brings together over 100 local characters from all over the country, kicked off in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, with many people enjoying interacting with the characters.

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Judge seconded to the Financial Services Agency forced to investigate related parties for insider trading allegations

2024-10-19 15:39:00
It has been learned through interviews with people involved that a judge in his 30s who is seconded to the Financial Services Agency is under compulsory investigation by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission on suspicion of insider trading based on information he learned about a company's takeover bid (TOB) through his work. The Surveillance Commission is currently investigating the circumstances of the stock transactions.

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Man arrested for ramming car into fence in front of Prime Minister's residence after firing Molotov cocktail at LDP headquarters

2024-10-19 14:30:00
On the morning of the 19th, a man threw what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail in front of the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Nagatacho, Tokyo, and then drove his car into the fence in front of the Prime Minister's official residence. The 49-year-old suspect was arrested on the spot, and several plastic containers and what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail were found in his car. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.

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Judge seconded to the Financial Services Agency forced to investigate related parties for insider trading allegations

2024-10-19 13:54:00
It has been learned through interviews with people involved that a judge in his 30s who is seconded to the Financial Services Agency is under compulsory investigation by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission on suspicion of insider trading based on information he learned about a company's takeover bid (TOB) through his work. The Surveillance Commission is currently investigating the circumstances of the stock transactions.

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Mother in her 40s arrested for assaulting elementary school daughter at home, daughter dies in Otaru, Hokkaido

2024-10-19 13:05:00
A mother in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of assault for punching and kicking her elementary school daughter at a house in Otaru, Hokkaido. The daughter was confirmed dead at the hospital where she was taken, and the police are currently investigating the details.

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Chiba Ichikawa Robbery and Assault Case Suspect had highly confidential communication app on his smartphone

2024-10-19 12:54:00
Of the series of robberies occurring one after another in the Tokyo metropolitan area, a highly confidential communication app was installed on the smartphone of a suspect who was arrested on the night of the 18th on suspicion of robbery and assault in relation to the incident that occurred on the 17th in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, according to an interview with an investigator. The suspect has admitted to being involved in other crimes besides the Ichikawa City incident, and police are investigating the possibility that he may have been involved in multiple crimes through instructions from a leader via the app.

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"Local Character Expo" brings together over 100 local characters from across Japan in Shiga

2024-10-19 12:27:00
The Local Character Expo, which brings together over 100 local characters from all over the country, has begun in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, and many people are enjoying interacting with the characters.

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Man arrested for ramming car into fence in front of Prime Minister's residence after firing Molotov cocktail at LDP headquarters

2024-10-19 12:27:00
On the morning of the 19th, a man threw what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail in front of the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Nagatacho, Tokyo, and then drove his car into the fence in front of the Prime Minister's official residence. The 49-year-old suspect was arrested on the spot, and several plastic containers and what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail were found in his car. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.

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Extremely heavy rainfall in Kyushu and other areas, unseasonably hot weather in other areas

2024-10-19 12:11:00
Due to the influence of the front and humid air, the atmospheric conditions have become unstable over a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan, and very heavy rain is falling locally in Kyushu and other areas. On the other hand, unseasonably hot weather is expected in many areas on the 19th, so please be careful to manage your health.

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Chiba Ichikawa Robbery and Assault Case Suspect had highly confidential communication app on his smartphone

2024-10-19 12:00:00
Of the series of robberies occurring one after another in the Tokyo metropolitan area, a highly confidential communication app was installed on the smartphone of a suspect who was arrested on the night of the 18th on suspicion of robbery and assault in relation to the incident that occurred on the 17th in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, according to an interview with an investigator. The suspect has admitted to being involved in other crimes besides the Ichikawa City incident, and police are investigating the possibility that he may have been involved in multiple crimes through instructions from a leader via the app.

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Accident involving seven vehicles on the Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route leaves one person seriously injured, 12 injured

2024-10-19 11:40:00
On the morning of the 19th, an accident involving seven vehicles occurred in a tunnel on the Bayshore Route of the Shuto Expressway in Ota Ward, Tokyo, when a truck rear-ended a light passenger car. One person is left unconscious and in critical condition, and 12 people were injured and taken to the hospital.

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Man arrested for ramming car into fence in front of Prime Minister's residence after firing Molotov cocktail at LDP headquarters

2024-10-19 11:38:00
On the morning of the 19th, a man threw what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail in front of the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Nagatacho, Tokyo, and then drove his car into the fence in front of the Prime Minister's official residence. The 49-year-old suspect was arrested on the spot, and several plastic containers and what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail were found in his car. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.

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Accident involving seven vehicles on the Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route leaves more than 10 people injured

2024-10-19 10:09:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, just before 8 a.m. on the 19th, an accident involving seven vehicles, including passenger cars and trucks, occurred on the Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route in Ota Ward, Tokyo, and more than 10 people have been injured and are currently receiving treatment. At least one of the injured is in a critical condition and unconscious, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.

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Man arrested for ramming car into fence in front of Prime Minister's residence after firing Molotov cocktail at LDP headquarters

2024-10-19 09:09:00
On the morning of the 19th, a man threw what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail in front of the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Nagatacho, Tokyo, and then drove his car into the fence in front of the Prime Minister's official residence. The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested the 49-year-old suspect who was driving the car, and is currently investigating the details of the incident.

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Atmospheric instability over a wide area. Be careful of lightning strikes and gusts of wind. Unseasonably hot.

2024-10-19 07:48:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, the atmospheric conditions are expected to become unstable over a wide area on the 19th, causing rough weather, so caution is required against lightning and gusts of wind. Meanwhile, unseasonably hot weather is expected in eastern and western Japan, so caution is also required against heatstroke.

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Judge seconded to the Financial Services Agency forced to investigate related parties for insider trading allegations

2024-10-19 07:24:00
It has been learned through interviews with people involved that a judge in his 30s who is seconded to the Financial Services Agency is under compulsory investigation by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission on suspicion of insider trading based on information he learned about a company's takeover bid (TOB) through his work. The Surveillance Commission is currently investigating the circumstances of the stock transactions.

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Nursing home staff resign en masse, government issues thorough instructions to ensure stable operation

2024-10-19 07:22:00
Following cases in which staff at four nursing homes across the country, including one in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, resigned en masse about a year after opening, forcing all residents to relocate within a short period of time, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has notified local governments to thoroughly instruct them to ensure stable operations at nursing homes across the country.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare investigates cases of cosmetic surgery where reception staff performed treatments

2024-10-19 07:12:00
Regarding cosmetic medical treatments, where there has been an increase in complaints of health damage, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare conducted a survey of patients who had experienced some kind of trouble and found that there was a certain number of cases in which the treatment was administered by counselors or reception staff.

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Man arrested for attempting to ram car into Prime Minister's residence after throwing Molotov cocktail at LDP headquarters

2024-10-19 06:28:00
Just before 6 a.m. on the 19th, a man threw what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Nagatacho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and then attempted to drive his car into the Prime Minister's Official Residence, but was blocked by a fence and was arrested on the spot.

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Miyazaki Airport emergency investigation into unexploded ordnance: Metal reaction on taxiway, detailed investigation to be carried out on the night of the 19th

2024-10-19 05:09:00
Regarding the emergency investigation of unexploded bombs at Miyazaki Airport, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism revealed that there was a reaction indicating that metal was buried underground in the taxiway leading to the runway. Since it is not possible to determine whether it is an unexploded bomb or not, they plan to dig up the road surface from the night of the 19th to conduct a detailed investigation.

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Ichikawa woman abduction suspect also involved in Yokohama robbery and murder, fingerprints match

2024-10-19 00:34:00
In a robbery-murder case in which a 75-year-old man living in a house in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, was killed on the 16th, it was revealed through interviews with investigators that fingerprints found at the scene matched those of a 26-year-old suspect who was arrested on the night of the 17th in connection with the case in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. Police are investigating the possibility that the suspect may also have been involved in the robbery-murder case in Yokohama.

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Ichikawa woman abduction suspect arrested, 21-year-old confesses to involvement in other cases

2024-10-19 00:07:00
On the 17th, in the case where a house in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture was ransacked and a female resident was kidnapped, the police have arrested a 21-year-old suspect who turned himself in on suspicion of robbery and assault for breaking into the house and stealing a car and other items. The suspect has also confessed to being involved in a series of other incidents in the Tokyo metropolitan area, so the police are investigating him in detail.

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