Social News(2024/11/03)
28-year-old suspect arrested in robbery and assault case in Yotsukaido, Chiba; illegal part-time job application
2024-11-03 23:58:00
Three days earlier, police arrested a 28-year-old suspect on suspicion of robbery and assault after he broke into a house in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, assaulted a man in his 50s, stole his cash and fled. The suspect's smartphone had a highly confidential app installed, so police are investigating the possibility that he applied for an illegal part-time job and was involved in the incident.
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A 40-year-old office worker from Maebashi was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after strangling his wife.
2024-11-03 23:04:00
On the afternoon of the 3rd, a 40-year-old office worker was arrested on the spot on suspicion of attempted murder after strangling his wife at an apartment in Maebashi City.
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A 28-year-old man who claimed to be a company employee was arrested in connection with a robbery and assault case in Yotsukaido, Chiba
2024-11-03 22:39:00
Police arrested Yuta Kaneko (28), a self-proclaimed company employee from Shiki City, Saitama Prefecture, on suspicion of robbery and assault after he broke into a home in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, in the early hours of the morning of the 3rd, assaulted a man in his 50s, including punching him in the face, and then stole 13,000 yen in cash before fleeing.
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Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant: Reactor shut down for inspection; power generation postponed due to measuring equipment problems
2024-11-03 22:38:00
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. announced that it had planned to resume power generation on the 3rd at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, which was restarted on October 29th, but that this would be postponed due to a problem with the measurement-related equipment installed inside the reactor, which stopped working midway through the operation. In response to this problem, the company will shut down the reactor and inspect the equipment.
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Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant: Reactor shut down for inspection; power generation postponed due to measuring equipment problems
2024-11-03 21:11:00
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. had planned to resume power generation on the 3rd at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, which was restarted on October 29th, but announced that it would be postponed due to a problem that occurred when they tried to install measurement-related equipment inside the reactor, which stopped working halfway through. In response to this problem, they will shut down the reactor and inspect the equipment.
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Nagano: Two Self-Defense Force members swept away by river; one rescued, one missing; search to begin on the 4th
2024-11-03 21:03:00
On the afternoon of the 3rd, two 19-year-old male Self-Defense Force members were swept away by the river while visiting the scenic spot "Nezame-no-Toko" on the Kiso River in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture. One was rescued, but the other is missing and the police and fire department will search for him on the 4th.
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JR Saikyo Line resumes full service
2024-11-03 20:42:00
JR Saikyo Line services were suspended due to a fatal accident at Ukimafunado Station, but service resumed on the entire line at 8:25 pm.
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Nagano: Two men swept away by river; one rescued, one missing; search to begin on the 4th
2024-11-03 19:47:00
On the afternoon of the 3rd, two teenage boys were swept away by the river while visiting the scenic Nezame-no-toko area on the Kiso River in Agematsu Town, Nagano Prefecture. One of them was rescued, but the other's whereabouts are unknown. Police and fire departments are set to conduct a search on the 4th.
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Gunma Isesaki: Four foreign men killed and injured; investigation into murder and attempted murder
2024-11-03 19:24:00
In the early hours of the 3rd, four foreign men were found bleeding one after the other in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, and one of them, a 37-year-old Indonesian man, died. Three others, including a 24-year-old Indonesian man, were taken to the hospital, and police are investigating the incident as a murder and attempted murder, as they believe that the person who attacked the men may have escaped.
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JR Saikyo Line operation suspended due to fatal accident
2024-11-03 19:23:00
Due to a fatal accident at Ukimafunado Station, JR Saikyo Line has suspended all operations since around 6:42 pm. According to JR East, operations are expected to resume around 7:50 pm.
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New suspect, 30-year-old, arrested in Yokohama robbery-murder case: "recovery agent"?
2024-11-03 18:31:00
In October, a 75-year-old man was killed and his cash stolen from a house in Yokohama, police have arrested a 30-year-old suspect from Adachi Ward, Tokyo, on suspicion of robbery and murder. He is believed to have been the one who "collected" the cash stolen by the perpetrator, and is said to have stated during police questioning, "I collected the money obtained through the crime. I deny committing the robbery."
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Robbery and assault case in Yotsukaido, Chiba - adhesive tape purchased at convenience store
2024-11-03 18:20:00
In the early morning of the 3rd, a man broke into a house in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, assaulted a man in his 50s, stole cash and fled. Police have arrested a man in his 20s believed to be involved in the incident near the scene and are questioning him on suspicion of robbery and assault. According to investigators, a person who looks similar to the suspect had purchased adhesive tape and gloves at a convenience store before the incident, so police are investigating the case as the result of an illegal part-time job.
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Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 restart postponed due to equipment problems
2024-11-03 18:10:00
Tohoku Electric Power Co. had planned to resume power generation on the 3rd at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, which was restarted on October 29th, but announced that the restart would be postponed after a problem occurred when they tried to install measurement equipment inside the reactor, causing it to stop working halfway through.
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The first event to compete in software development and ideas to combat disinformation
2024-11-03 17:42:00
As the spread of false information on social media becomes a problem, an event was held in Tokyo for the first time, bringing together IT engineers to compete in the development of software and ideas for early detection and countermeasures against false information.
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Did you know? "171" Disaster Message Dial Trial Session in Tokyo
2024-11-03 16:59:00
An event was held in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, where people could actually try out the Disaster Message Dial, which was used by many people during the Noto Peninsula earthquake to let people know they were safe, and a public telephone. *The second half of the article summarizes how to use the Disaster Message Dial and some points to keep in mind when using it.
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JR Tokaido Line operation resumes between Tokyo and Atami
2024-11-03 16:55:00
Due to the fatal accident, JR Tokaido Line services were suspended on both lines between Tokyo Station and Atami Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, but services resumed by around 4:38 p.m.
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Order of Culture Award Ceremony held at Imperial Palace for Tetsuya Chiba and seven others
2024-11-03 16:30:00
On Culture Day, the 3rd, a ceremony to award the Order of Culture was held at the Imperial Palace, and the Emperor presented the Order of Culture to manga artist Tetsuya Chiba and others.
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JR Tokaido Line service suspended between Tokyo and Atami due to fatal accident
2024-11-03 16:11:00
Due to a fatal accident at Odawara Station in Kanagawa Prefecture, JR Tokaido Line has suspended operations on both lines between Tokyo Station and Atami Station in Shizuoka Prefecture since around 3:30 pm. According to JR East, operations are expected to resume around 4:40 pm.
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A temporary food court featuring local shops opens at Noto Airport in Ishikawa
2024-11-03 13:30:00
A temporary food and drink district featuring local shops has opened at Noto Airport in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to provide a place of relaxation for local residents and those working to restore areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and heavy rains.
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Order of Culture Award Ceremony held at Imperial Palace for Tetsuya Chiba and seven others
2024-11-03 12:52:00
On Culture Day, the 3rd, a ceremony to award the Order of Culture was held at the Imperial Palace, and the Emperor presented the Order of Culture to manga artist Tetsuya Chiba and others.
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New suspect, 30-year-old, arrested in Yokohama robbery-murder case: "recovery agent"?
2024-11-03 12:15:00
In a case where a 75-year-old man was killed and his cash stolen from a house in Yokohama last month, police have arrested a 30-year-old suspect from Tokyo's Adachi Ward on suspicion of robbery and murder. He is believed to have been the one who "collected" the cash stolen by the perpetrator, and during police questioning, he reportedly said, "I collected the money obtained through the crime. I deny committing the robbery."
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A man in his 20s was arrested after a robbery and assault case in Yotsukaido, Chiba.
2024-11-03 12:14:00
In the early hours of the morning of the 3rd, a man broke into a house in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, beat up a man in his 50s who lived there, stole cash and fled. According to investigators, the man who broke into the house was talking on his smartphone, so the police are investigating the case as the result of an illegal part-time job, and have arrested a man in his 20s near the scene and are questioning him on suspicion of robbery and assault in connection with the incident.
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Robbery and assault case in Tokorozawa, Saitama - Is the recruiter also doing illegal work?
2024-11-03 11:55:00
Amid a series of robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area involving illegal part-time workers, a suspect believed to be a recruiter who was arrested on the 2nd for a robbery and assault case at a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture last month has said, "I was in financial trouble too, so I applied for illegal part-time work on social media and took on the job of recruiting people," according to interviews with investigators. Police believe the recruiter also recruited through illegal part-time work, and are working to identify a person in a higher position who gave instructions.
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JR Joban Line Toride Station to Tsuchiura Station, both inbound and outbound lines resumed operation
2024-11-03 09:18:00
According to JR East, services on the Joban Line were suspended on both lines between Toride Station and Tsuchiura Station after a vehicle entered the tracks in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, but resumed at 9:05 a.m.
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One person arrested near the scene of robbery and assault in Yotsukaido City, Chiba
2024-11-03 08:44:00
Early on the morning of the 3rd, someone broke into a house in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, beat a man in his 50s who lived there, and then ran off with about 12,000 yen in cash. Police have arrested one person believed to be involved in the incident and are investigating him on suspicion of robbery and assault, as well as whether there is any connection to a series of incidents involving illegal part-timers.
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One person arrested near the scene of robbery and assault in Yotsukaido City, Chiba
2024-11-03 08:14:00
According to the police, a man broke into a house in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, just after 4:00 a.m. on the 3rd, assaulted a man in his 50s who lived in the house, and fled after stealing approximately 12,000 yen in cash from the house. The extent of the man's injuries is unknown. According to the police, police officers near the scene have arrested a person believed to be involved in the incident and are currently investigating the details. The incident occurred in an area dotted with fields and houses, about 3 kilometers southeast of Yotsukaido City Hall.
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JR Joban Line service suspended on both lines between Toride and Tsuchiura stations after car enters tracks
2024-11-03 06:45:00
On the early morning of the 3rd, a car entered the tracks from a railroad crossing in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and overturned. No one was injured, but due to this incident, JR Joban Line has suspended operations on both the up and down lines between Toride Station and Tsuchiura Station.
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HPV vaccine shipment restrictions: Demand increases due to "catch-up vaccinations"
2024-11-03 06:22:00
It has been discovered that pharmaceutical companies are restricting shipments of the HPV vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer, due to the increased demand for the vaccine as part of catch-up vaccinations for people who missed their chance to receive the vaccine. The first vaccination must be administered by the end of this month, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is considering measures to allow those who wish to receive the vaccine within the deadline.
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Cause of death of employee in Chiba Ichihara robbery and murder case: suffocation, hemorrhagic shock, etc.
2024-11-03 06:17:00
In a robbery-murder case in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, where a hotel employee was killed and the payment machine was found broken on the 1st, police have learned that the employee died from being strangled or stabbed with a knife. A knife believed to be the murder weapon was also found on the hotel grounds, and the police are continuing to investigate the details of the incident.
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Robbery case: Two types of secret communication apps used by "recruiters" to collect illegal part-time work?
2024-11-03 05:57:00
Amid a series of robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area involving illegal part-time workers, it has been learned from an investigation that the suspect, a recruiter who was arrested on the 2nd for a robbery and assault case at a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture last month, had two highly confidential communication apps on his smartphone. Police are investigating further, believing that he was using multiple apps to gather illegal part-time work.
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JR Tokaido Line Odawara-Atami service resumed on both inbound and outbound lines
2024-11-03 01:08:00
According to JR East, services on the JR Tokaido Line were suspended on both lines between Odawara Station in Kanagawa Prefecture and Atami Station in Shizuoka Prefecture due to soil and sand flowing onto the tracks due to heavy rain, but services resumed by 12:58 a.m.
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Tomei Expressway Fuji IC to Aitaka Smart IC Upbound lanes reopened
2024-11-03 01:00:00
According to Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., the Tomei Expressway had been closed on the northbound lanes between Fuji Interchange and Aitaka Smart Interchange in Shizuoka Prefecture due to heavy rain, but was reopened at 12:45 a.m.
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Record-breaking rains in western and eastern Japan have peaked, but caution is needed against landslides
2024-11-03 00:22:00
Due to the influence of a low pressure system and a front, torrential rain fell in various parts of western and eastern Japan on the 2nd, resulting in record-breaking rainfall. The peak of the rain has passed, but please be careful of landslides and rising rivers in the areas that experienced the heavy rain for a while.
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