Social News(2024/10/24)
Couple from Tokyo's Taito Ward to be re-arrested on suspicion of murdering father six years ago
2024-10-24 23:18:00
In a case in which a couple was arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter and her sister in her 40s by forcing them to ingest harmful chemicals, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has decided to re-arrest the couple as early as the 25th on suspicion of similarly killing the father, a man in his 70s, who died six years ago, according to interviews with investigators.
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Decision made to suspend subsidies to Tokyo Women's Medical University, an affiliated organization of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
2024-10-24 22:43:00
An external organization of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has decided to withhold government subsidies from Tokyo Women's Medical University after it was revealed that there were opaque financial flows surrounding the alumni association.
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Tokyo real estate company president indicted on charges of tax evasion of over 170 million yen
2024-10-24 22:40:00
The president of a real estate company in Tokyo has been indicted without being placed in custody by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Unit on charges of evading corporate and consumption taxes totaling more than 170 million yen by concealing profits made from the sale of a building owned by the company.
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There are cases where the information on the House of Representatives election is not communicated to visually impaired people due to lack of notice
2024-10-24 22:30:00
In this House of Representatives election, it was found that in some cases visually impaired people were not informed that the locations of early polling stations had changed, raising the issue of how to create an environment in which people with and without disabilities can vote equally.
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Skeletonized body found in field in Ibaraki: Woman missing for four years
2024-10-24 21:39:00
A skeletal body was found buried in a field in Yachiyo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, inside a blue tarp. According to investigators, it is believed to be that of a woman in her 60s who lives in the prefecture and has been missing for the past four years. Police are currently investigating the details of how the body was abandoned.
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New expert panel to discuss price pass-on of rising costs of rice and vegetables
2024-10-24 21:36:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has set up a new panel of experts to consider specific measures to create an environment in which rice and vegetable producers can appropriately pass on rising costs of fertilizer, fuel and other items to prices.
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First international organization specializing in railway accident investigation launched, first meeting held in Tokyo
2024-10-24 21:25:00
The first international organization specializing in railway accident investigations has been launched and is holding its first meeting in Tokyo. At the meeting, it was confirmed that there will be more information shared between investigation agencies in each country.
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Okinawa Ishigaki: Suspect arrested for murdering woman in relationship; woman consults police
2024-10-24 21:11:00
On the 23rd, a 44-year-old suspect was arrested by police for stabbing and killing a 30-year-old woman he was dating in Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture. Prior to the incident, the woman had consulted with the police about the suspect's violence, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Skeletonized body found in field in Ibaraki: Woman missing for four years
2024-10-24 20:36:00
A skeletal body was found buried in a field in Yachiyo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, inside a blue tarp. According to investigators, it is believed to be that of a woman in her 60s who lives in the prefecture and has been missing for the past four years. Police are currently investigating the details of how the body was abandoned.
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Tokyo real estate company president indicted on charges of tax evasion of over 170 million yen
2024-10-24 20:23:00
The president of a real estate company in Tokyo has been indicted without being placed in custody by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Unit on charges of evading corporate and consumption taxes totaling more than 170 million yen by concealing profits made from the sale of a building owned by the company.
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Two arrested for dating app marriage fraud "to repay debts"
2024-10-24 20:17:00
Two men who were arrested for promising marriage to a woman they met on a dating app and defrauding her of over 36 million yen in cash have said during questioning that they did it to repay debts, according to an interview with the police. Similar complaints have been received from more than a dozen other people, and the police are investigating, believing that the total amount of damage could be more than 200 million yen.
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Large-scale training at Haneda Airport following crash: "Passenger plane catches fire and people injured"
2024-10-24 20:16:00
Following the collision between two aircraft that occurred in January this year, a large-scale training exercise was conducted at Haneda Airport on the 24th, simulating a passenger plane catching fire and injuring many people.
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Tokyo District Court recognizes man as refugee after three failed refugee applications
2024-10-24 20:09:00
In a lawsuit brought by an African man whose refugee application had been rejected three times, the Tokyo District Court ruled that the man was a refugee. Under a law that came into force in June this year, people who apply for refugee status for the third time or later are subject to deportation, and the man's lawyer said, "The law needs to be applied carefully."
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One person found in cardiac arrest in Noto town after falling into mudslide; woman's car missing in heavy rain nearby
2024-10-24 20:00:00
On the morning of the 24th, one person was found in the sediment of a river flowing through Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, and according to the police, he was in cardiac arrest. Near the scene, the car of a woman in her 30s from Wajima City, who went missing after heavy rains last month, was found.
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[Commentary] What to do about the serious shortage of fire brigade members? The key is training and young people!?
2024-10-24 19:58:00
This month, the first rescue drill was held in the town of Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, using a large device capable of recreating the conditions of a collapsed wooden house. Participants were local volunteer firefighters who normally work in other jobs, such as dairy farming or as sales representatives for a travel agency. In the wake of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the importance of volunteer firefighters has increased. This is an explanation by Tamura Manami, a reporter from the Social Affairs Department who covered the drill. (Tamura joined the station in 2017, and worked in the Niigata and Shizuoka bureaus before joining the Social Affairs Department. She has covered the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the Atami mudslides.)
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Two suspects arrested for fraudulently issuing Shinkansen tickets worth about 700,000 yen
2024-10-24 19:39:00
Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of issuing approximately 700,000 yen worth of Shinkansen tickets using illegally obtained credit card information from other people. JR Central has reported that more than 800 million yen worth of tickets have been issued illegally from its Shinkansen reservation site this year alone, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that stolen accounts and card information from fake sites are being misused.
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Three arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery in Yamaguchi confessed, "We wanted money"
2024-10-24 19:37:00
In a case in which three people aged between 14 and 18 from the Kanto region were arrested for attempting to burgle a house in Hikari City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, after apparently applying for an illegal part-time job on social media, it has been learned from investigators that the three men made statements to the effect that they "wanted money."
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Niigata Joetsu Police Sergeant Arrested on Suspicion of Non-Consensual Indecent Assault on Woman
2024-10-24 19:32:00
A 60-year-old police sergeant working at Joetsu Police Station in Niigata Prefecture was arrested on suspicion of embracing and restraining an adult woman and committing indecent acts without her consent.
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Yokohama robbery and murder perpetrator: "I saw a post with a daily wage of 150,000 yen or more and applied"
2024-10-24 19:22:00
In a robbery-murder case at a home in Yokohama in which a 75-year-old man was killed and his cash stolen, the suspect arrested as the perpetrator has stated, "I searched for 'high salary' on social media and found a post that said 'daily wage of 150,000 yen or more, so I applied," according to interviews with investigators.
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ICOMOS requests re-evaluation of environmental impact of Meiji Shrine Gaien redevelopment
2024-10-24 19:17:00
In response to the start of tree felling as early as this month for the redevelopment of Meiji Shrine Gaien in Tokyo, a UNESCO advisory body calling for the project to be halted has asked the metropolitan government to redo the environmental impact assessment by the project owner. The metropolitan government has stated that it is "responding in accordance with the ordinance" and has no intention of asking for a redo.
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Debris Removal Device Camera Replacement and Operation Check Completed
2024-10-24 19:00:00
Regarding the issue of the test removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 being suspended due to a malfunction of the camera in the equipment, Tokyo Electric Power Company has announced that it has finished replacing the camera and checking the operation of the equipment. It will announce when the removal work will resume after carefully examining the procedures.
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Driver of "Luffy" Incident Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison: "Heavy Responsibility"
2024-10-24 18:58:00
The Tokyo District Court sentenced a 33-year-old defendant to 13 years in prison for robbery and assault in a case in which the perpetrators, who were gathered through illegal part-time jobs under the command of a leader calling himself "Luffy," repeatedly committed robberies and other crimes. The court said that the defendant's "responsibility for continuing to be involved in the crimes out of a desire for reward is heavy."
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Fishing boat capsizes off the coast of Toba, Mie Prefecture; 2 dead, 1 missing; search resumes on the 25th
2024-10-24 18:47:00
On the morning of the 24th, a fishing boat carrying three men and women was found capsized in the sea off Toba City, Mie Prefecture, and the deaths of the two men were confirmed. The woman was not found in a search on the 24th, and the Japan Coast Guard will resume the search on the morning of the 25th.
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Suspect arrested for trespassing in Chiba: "Applying for illegal part-time job, sending driver's license"
2024-10-24 18:20:00
This month, one of the suspects arrested for breaking into a house in Kamagaya City, Chiba Prefecture, has confessed to "applying for a shady part-time job and sending in my driver's license," according to an interview with an investigator. Police are investigating further, suspecting that the person who gave them the orders had obtained personal information and forced them into a corner.
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TSE employee leaks information about multiple companies, family members trade small and medium-sized stocks
2024-10-24 18:18:00
In the case of a Tokyo Stock Exchange employee who was investigated for allegedly violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for passing on information about a takeover bid to a family member, it has been learned from interviews with people involved that the employee is suspected of leaking information about multiple companies. The family member is said to have made profits by trading in the stocks of multiple small and medium-sized companies, and the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission is currently investigating the circumstances of the stock transactions.
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What the defendant said in court about why he got involved in illegal part-time work
2024-10-24 18:02:00
"Until I was arrested, I had no one to talk to." That's what defendant Ken Maeshiro said. He was charged with robbery and assault for acting as a driver in five cases. Why did the defendant, who was studying to become a chiropractor, take part in an illegal part-time job? We have summarized the circumstances based on the defendant's explanation in court.
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Suspect arrested for creating fake website to sell online game items
2024-10-24 17:47:00
A 20-year-old suspect was arrested for creating a fake website for online game items and accounts sold between users in a "real money trade" (RMT) scheme. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, alleging that he lured six underage users to the fake website and defrauded them of a total of approximately 100,000 yen.
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Driver of "Luffy" Incident Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison: "Heavy Responsibility"
2024-10-24 17:40:00
The Tokyo District Court sentenced a 33-year-old defendant to 13 years in prison for robbery and assault in a case in which the perpetrators, who were gathered through illegal part-time jobs under the command of a leader calling himself "Luffy," repeatedly committed robberies and other crimes. The court said that the defendant's "responsibility for continuing to be involved in the crimes out of a desire for reward is heavy."
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Fukushima City installs "support boards" at polling stations to create an environment where people can vote with peace of mind
2024-10-24 16:59:00
In order to create an environment where people with disabilities can vote with confidence, Fukushima City has installed boards at polling stations where people can point to illustrations or text to request assistance.
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Decision made to suspend subsidies to Tokyo Women's Medical University, an affiliated organization of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
2024-10-24 16:52:00
It has been learned that an organization affiliated with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has decided to withhold government subsidies from Tokyo Women's Medical University, following the revelation of opaque financial flows surrounding the alumni association.
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Fire at home in Kokubunji, Tokyo No reports of injuries Tokyo Fire Department
2024-10-24 16:33:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, a fire broke out at a house in Higashi-Koigakubo, Kokubunji City, Tokyo, at around 3:30 pm on the 24th, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing. There is also information that there is a gasoline storage area on the east side of the property. Residents have already evacuated, and no injuries or people who were unable to escape have been confirmed.
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Police officer from Koiwa Police Station arrested on suspicion of secretly photographing a woman inside a station, Metropolitan Police Department
2024-10-24 16:27:00
A 32-year-old police officer from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Koiwa Police Station was arrested on the night of the 23rd for attempting to take a photo up a woman's skirt at a station.
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Typhoon No. 20 hits Philippines, killing more than 20 people and causing damage across the country
2024-10-24 16:21:00
The powerful typhoon No. 20 made landfall on the Philippine island of Luzon, causing flooding and inundation in many areas, and local media reported that at least 20 people have died.
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Station signs stolen from two stations, including JR Higashi Nemuro Station, the easternmost station in Japan, Hokkaido, Nemuro
2024-10-24 16:11:00
It has been discovered that station signs displaying the names of two unmanned stations in Nemuro City, Hokkaido, including Higashi Nemuro Station on the JR Hanasaki Line, known as the easternmost station in Japan, have been stolen, and police are investigating the case as a theft.
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Four people re-arrested in Shari, Hokkaido on suspicion of illegal fishing: "They were gathered on social media"
2024-10-24 16:05:00
Four people who were arrested this month on suspicion of poaching salmon in a river in Shari, Hokkaido, were arrested again last month on suspicion of poaching in the same river. Some of the four have stated that they were "gathered through social media," and police believe that the perpetrators were gathered through "illegal part-time jobs," and are investigating who gave the orders.
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Fishing boat capsizes off the coast of Toba, Mie Prefecture, two men killed, one woman missing
2024-10-24 16:01:00
On the morning of the 24th, a fishing boat carrying three men and women was found capsized in the sea off Toba City, Mie Prefecture, and the deaths of two men have been confirmed. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing its search for the woman.
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Fuji Electric Railway considers legal action against video of dancing on train
2024-10-24 15:31:00
Fujisanroku Electric Railway, which operates the Fujikyu Railway Line, has revealed that it is considering taking legal action against a video posted on social media of people dancing close to passengers on trains, saying that it "will not tolerate such nuisances."
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Two suspects arrested for fraudulently issuing Shinkansen tickets worth about 700,000 yen
2024-10-24 15:16:00
Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of issuing approximately 700,000 yen worth of Shinkansen tickets using illegally obtained credit card information from other people. JR Central has reported that more than 800 million yen worth of tickets have been issued illegally from its Shinkansen reservation site this year alone, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that stolen accounts and card information from fake sites are being misused.
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Tokyo to ban "distracted riding" on bicycles under new law, urging users to be careful
2024-10-24 14:57:00
Police officers have called on cyclists to be careful ahead of the law coming into force on the 1st of next month prohibiting the use of mobile phones while riding a bicycle, known as "distracted driving."
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[Commentary] Consumer Affairs Agency warns against illegal advertising that falsely claims "No. 1"
2024-10-24 14:27:00
So-called "No. 1" advertisements, such as "No. 1 in customer satisfaction," have many cases where they have been found to have no rational basis and are falsely claiming to be better than the actual product or service. It is said that the reason behind this is the existence of companies that conduct consumer surveys, which should provide evidence, in an inappropriate manner. What can you do to avoid being fooled? Commentator Imai Junko, who has covered consumer issues for many years, provides a detailed explanation. *Information current as of October 24th. (Video: 9 minutes 13 seconds)
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Suspect re-arrested for allegedly trying to break into a precious metals store in Funabashi, Chiba
2024-10-24 14:09:00
A 19-year-old suspect who was arrested in August this year for breaking into a pawn shop in Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture with the intent to rob was rearrested on suspicion of attempted robbery after he also tried to break into a precious metals buying shop in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture on the same day. Police are investigating further, believing that he applied for an illegal part-time job and was involved in the two incidents under the instructions of a supervisor.
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Mie Toba fishing boat capsizes, 2 dead, 1 missing
2024-10-24 14:05:00
On the morning of the 24th, a fishing boat carrying three men and women was found capsized in the sea off Toba City, Mie Prefecture, and the deaths of two men have been confirmed. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing its search for the woman.
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Two suspects arrested for fraudulently issuing Shinkansen tickets worth about 700,000 yen
2024-10-24 14:01:00
Two suspects were arrested for issuing Shinkansen tickets worth about 700,000 yen using illegally obtained credit card information from other people. JR Central has reported that illegally issuing tickets from Shinkansen reservation sites has amounted to more than 800 million yen this year alone, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that stolen accounts and card information from fake sites are being misused.
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National Police Agency Commissioner: Series of robberies "have a serious impact on public safety"
2024-10-24 14:00:00
Regarding the series of robberies occurring one after another in the Tokyo metropolitan area, National Police Agency Commissioner General Yasuhiro Tsuyuki said at a press conference on the 24th that "these are having a serious impact on the public's sense of security," and expressed his intention to do everything in his power to apprehend the masterminds.
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Finance Minister Kato: Compulsory investigation of judge and TSE employee: "Thorough efforts to prevent recurrence"
2024-10-24 13:59:00
Regarding the forced investigation by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission into a judge seconded to the Financial Services Agency and an employee of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Minister of Financial Services Katsuyuki Kato told reporters in Washington, where he was visiting, "This should never have happened, and it is extremely regrettable," and expressed his intention to take thorough measures to prevent a recurrence based on the results of the investigation.
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A giant ground drawing of "Kumamon" appears at Suizenji Etsuko Park in Kumamoto City
2024-10-24 13:51:00
A giant ground drawing of Kumamon, a popular Kumamoto Prefecture character, has appeared in a park in Kumamoto City, made by cutting grass.
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Tokyo to ban "distracted riding" on bicycles under new law, urging users to be careful
2024-10-24 12:55:00
Police officers have called on cyclists to be careful ahead of the law coming into force on the 1st of next month prohibiting the use of mobile phones while riding a bicycle, known as "distracted driving."
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National Police Agency Commissioner: Series of robberies "have a serious impact on public safety"
2024-10-24 12:38:00
Regarding the series of robberies occurring one after another in the Tokyo metropolitan area, National Police Agency Commissioner General Yasuhiro Tsuyuki said at a press conference on the 24th that "these are having a serious impact on the public's sense of security," and expressed his intention to do everything in his power to apprehend the masterminds.
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Suspect re-arrested for allegedly trying to break into a precious metals store in Funabashi, Chiba
2024-10-24 12:28:00
A 19-year-old suspect who was arrested in August this year for breaking into a pawn shop in Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture with the intent to rob was rearrested on suspicion of attempted robbery after he also tried to break into a precious metals buying shop in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture on the same day. Police are investigating further, believing that he applied for an illegal part-time job and was involved in the two incidents under the instructions of a supervisor.
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Two 19-year-old touts arrested for assaulting and killing a man in Kawasaki's entertainment district
2024-10-24 12:18:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has arrested two 19-year-old suspects who were soliciting customers at the time for assaulting and killing a male office worker in his 50s in an entertainment district near Kawasaki Station.
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Tokyo Customs accuses company employee of smuggling fake Shohei Ohtani uniforms
2024-10-24 12:12:00
The Tokyo Customs Office has filed charges against a 44-year-old company employee from Shimane Prefecture for allegedly violating the Customs Act by attempting to smuggle counterfeit uniforms of Shohei Ohtani, a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, from China. It is believed that he repeatedly sold counterfeit goods online, grossing around 3 million yen.
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Body found on Miyazaki Nichinan beach: missing man swept away by river in heavy rain
2024-10-24 12:10:00
On the morning of the 24th, a man's body was found on the coast of Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Police are currently working to confirm his identity, believing him to be that of a man in his 70s who was swept away by a river while in a car due to heavy rains on the 22nd and is now missing.
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Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau accuses CEO of website production company of evading 74 million yen in taxes
2024-10-24 12:06:00
The 53-year-old representative director of two companies, including a Sapporo-based website production company, has been accused by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau of inflating the fees he paid when selling shares in affiliated companies, thereby evading corporate taxes and other taxes totaling approximately 74 million yen.
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Mie Toba fishing boat capsizes, 1 dead, 2 missing
2024-10-24 11:54:00
On the morning of the 24th, a fishing boat was found capsized in the sea off Toba City, Mie Prefecture, and one man was rescued from the boat, but was confirmed dead. The fishing boat had three men and women on board, and the Japan Coast Guard is continuing its search for the two missing.
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Suspect arrested for trespassing in Chiba: "Applying for illegal part-time job, sending driver's license"
2024-10-24 11:45:00
This month, one of the suspects arrested for breaking into a house in Kamagaya City, Chiba Prefecture, has confessed to "applying for a shady part-time job and sending in my driver's license," according to an interview with an investigator. Police are investigating further, suspecting that the person who gave them the orders had obtained personal information and forced them into a corner.
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Two suspects arrested for fraudulently issuing Shinkansen tickets worth about 700,000 yen
2024-10-24 10:46:00
Two suspects were arrested for issuing Shinkansen tickets worth about 700,000 yen using illegally obtained credit card information from other people. JR Central has reported that illegally issuing tickets from Shinkansen reservation sites has amounted to more than 800 million yen this year alone, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that stolen accounts and card information from fake sites are being misused.
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Mie Toba fishing boat capsizes, one man rescued from inside but confirmed dead
2024-10-24 10:40:00
On the morning of the 24th, a capsized fishing boat was found in the sea off Toba City, Mie Prefecture. There may have been three people on board, and one man has been rescued from the boat so far, but he has been confirmed dead. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing to search the area.
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Yokohama: Second-grade boy killed after being hit by excavator; driver arrested
2024-10-24 09:56:00
On the 23rd, a second-grade boy was killed when he was hit by a bulldozer while riding his bicycle across a crosswalk at an intersection in Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City. The police arrested the bulldozer's driver on the spot and are currently investigating the details of the accident.
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Mie Toba fishing boat capsizes, one man rescued from inside but in cardiac arrest
2024-10-24 09:54:00
On the morning of the 24th, a capsized fishing boat was found in the sea of Toba City, Mie Prefecture. Three people were believed to have been on board, and one man has been rescued from the boat so far, but he is in cardiac arrest, and the Japan Coast Guard is continuing to search the area.
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Mie Toba fishing boat capsizes, one man rescued from inside but in cardiac arrest
2024-10-24 08:55:00
According to the Toba Coast Guard in Mie Prefecture, a nearby fishing boat reported that a fishing boat had capsized in the sea northeast of Toshijima in Toba City at around 6:20 a.m. on the 24th. The Coast Guard dispatched patrol boats and other vessels to conduct rescue operations, rescuing one man from the boat, but he is in cardiac arrest. According to the Coast Guard, there is a possibility that three people were on board the capsized fishing boat, and a search is currently underway in the area.
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Professor Yamanaka of the International University of Health and Welfare of Tokyo Women's Medical University will serve as both new chairman and president of the university.
2024-10-24 08:19:00
Tokyo Women's Medical University, which has been hit by a number of scandals over the opaque flow of funds surrounding its alumni association, has appointed Professor Yamanaka Hisashi of the International University of Health and Welfare as the new chairman of the board of directors, serving in the role of president as well.
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Evacuation information for elderly people and others issued throughout Nanjyo City, Okinawa
2024-10-24 07:17:00
Following the announcement of the heavy rain and flood warning, Nanjō City in Okinawa Prefecture issued evacuation information for the entire city, including the elderly, at 5:35 a.m. on the 24th. The city is calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Retrial decision decided on murder of junior high school girl in Fukui - focus shifts to prosecutors' future response
2024-10-24 05:23:00
On the 23rd, the Kanazawa branch of the Nagoya High Court issued a decision to allow a retrial for a 59-year-old man serving time for murder in the case of the murder of a junior high school girl in Fukui City 38 years ago. A decision to allow a retrial was also made in this case 13 years ago, but it was overturned following an objection from the prosecution, and the focus will now be on how the prosecution responds.
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Problems with the progress of nearly 60% of earthquake reinforcement works on emergency transport bridges
2024-10-24 04:41:00
When the Board of Audit conducted a selective investigation of bridges on emergency transportation roads that had been reinforced to make them earthquake-resistant, it found that nearly 60% of the bridges had problems with the way they were carried out, such as by putting off work that should have been the top priority while less urgent work was carried out.
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