Social News(2024/11/23)
Two ships collide off the coast of Kobe Port, two people missing, one rescued but condition unknown
2024-11-23 22:21:00
On the night of the 23rd, a push boat used to push barges collided with a cargo ship off the coast of Kobe Port in Kobe City, causing the push boat to capsize. The whereabouts of two people were unknown at one point after the accident, and although one person was found on board, their condition is unknown. The Japan Coast Guard and others are continuing to search for the remaining person.
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A large Japan Coast Guard patrol boat collides with a fishing boat in the sea south of Okinawa, no injuries
2024-11-23 22:16:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a large patrol boat of the 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters collided with a fishing boat in the sea south of Okinawa. No one was injured, and both boats returned to port under their own power. The Coast Guard Headquarters will continue to investigate the details of the incident.
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Train and car collide at railroad crossing in Moka, Tochigi Prefecture, killing a female driver
2024-11-23 21:47:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a train collided with a car at a railroad crossing on the Moka Railway in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, killing an 80-year-old woman driving the car.
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A boy was reported to have been swept away by a river in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, and was later found dead.
2024-11-23 21:46:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, police received a report that a young boy had been swept away by a river in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido. The boy was found downstream about three hours later and taken to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
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Two ships collide off the coast of Kobe Port, two people missing, one rescued but condition unknown
2024-11-23 21:34:00
According to the Japan Coast Guard, on the night of the 23rd, a pusher boat, which pushes barges, collided with a foreign-registered cargo ship off the coast of Kobe Port, causing the pusher boat to capsize and leaving two people missing. One of the two people was found inside the capsized boat just after 8pm on the 23rd and rescued. The exact condition of the person is unknown. The Japan Coast Guard and others are continuing to search for the remaining person.
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Two ships collide off the coast of Kobe Port; search continues for two missing people
2024-11-23 21:09:00
At around 6pm on the 23rd, a pusher boat, which pushes barges, collided with a foreign-registered cargo ship off the coast of Kobe Port. The pusher boat capsized in the accident, and the whereabouts of two people are unknown. The Japan Coast Guard, fire departments, and others are continuing their search.
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Train and car collide at railroad crossing in Moka, Tochigi Prefecture, killing a female driver
2024-11-23 20:48:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a train collided with a car at a railroad crossing on the Moka Railway in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, killing an 80-year-old woman driving the car.
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Hyogo: Mother arrested on suspicion of abandoning disabled daughter to death at home
2024-11-23 20:25:00
Police have arrested a 32-year-old mother on suspicion of abandonment resulting in death after she abandoned her 8-year-old daughter at her home in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, in January last year, when she needed to have her phlegm suctioned regularly due to a severe disability, and the daughter choked to death. The mother has reportedly stated that she "doesn't want to say" whether she has admitted to the charges or not.
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Two ships collide off the coast of Kobe Port; search continues for missing people
2024-11-23 19:47:00
According to the Kobe City Fire Department, two ships collided off the coast of Kobe Port in Hyogo Ward, Kobe City, just before 7 p.m. on the 23rd. The fire department and others are continuing their search for people who are still missing after the accident. Details such as the size of the ship and how many people were on board are not yet known.
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My Number Health Insurance Cards to be replaced from December 2nd. What are the benefits and challenges of electronic prescriptions?
2024-11-23 19:31:00
New issuance of health insurance cards will be halted on December 2nd, and the system will be changed to one based on the My Number Health Insurance Card. One of the goals of the government is to introduce electronic prescriptions that will allow drug prescriptions to be shared quickly between multiple medical institutions and pharmacies, but while some in the field say that this will lead to improved medical care, others say that it cannot be used as it is now.
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Train and car collide at railroad crossing in Moka, Tochigi Prefecture, killing a female driver
2024-11-23 19:30:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a train collided with a car at a railroad crossing on the Moka Railway in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, killing a woman in her 80s who was driving the car.
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Miyazaki Prefecture tops the list of migration consultations for the first time, due in part to increased subsidies
2024-11-23 19:10:00
As efforts to encourage relocation are underway as part of regional revitalization, the number of inquiries about relocation received by local governments nationwide exceeded 400,000 last year, the highest number ever. Miyazaki Prefecture saw the highest number of inquiries, increasing 2.6 times from the previous fiscal year, and this is thought to be due to the generous support provided to relocates by some local governments.
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JR Chuo Line rapid train service resumes
2024-11-23 19:06:00
JR Chuo Line rapid trains had been suspended between Tokyo Station and Takao Station due to a fatal accident at Shinjuku Station, but service resumed on both lines at 6:50 p.m.
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Gatherings for people with hikikomori and their families to discuss how to support them
2024-11-23 18:55:00
An exchange meeting attended by people with hikikomori and their families was held in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, where experts discussed how to empathize with the feelings of hikikomori families.
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Train and car collide at railroad crossing in Moka, Tochigi Prefecture; woman driving unconscious
2024-11-23 18:52:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a train collided with a car at a railroad crossing on the Moka Railway in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, leaving the driver, a woman in her 80s, in critical condition and unconscious.
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Search continues after report of "young boy swept away by river" in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido
2024-11-23 18:48:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a passerby in Nakashibetsu town in eastern Hokkaido reported that a young boy had been swept away by a river, and police and fire departments are searching for the boy.
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Aichi Isewan Expressway 5-car accident, 1 injured
2024-11-23 18:20:00
On the morning of the 23rd, an accident involving five vehicles, including a passenger car, occurred on the Isewan Expressway in Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture, and six people were taken to the hospital, one of whom was a man with injuries.
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Families of abduction victims hold large-scale rally calling for the return of all victims
2024-11-23 17:52:00
Families of victims abducted by North Korea held their first large-scale rally in Tokyo since the Ishiba administration took office. Saying that time is running out as the families are aging, they called for government efforts and North Korea's decision to ensure the return of all victims.
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Social media over TV and newspapers? What's happening in the Hyogo Prefectural Gubernatorial Election?
2024-11-23 17:16:00
The Hyogo Prefectural Gubernatorial Election took place on the 17th. When asked what they most referred to when voting in an NHK exit poll, "SNS and video sites" surpassed "newspapers" and "television." Let's take a look back at what was happening in this election and what was happening online.
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Tokaido Shinkansen schedule disruption continues, with delays of more than two hours
2024-11-23 17:12:00
On the morning of the 23rd, Tokaido Shinkansen trains were suspended on some sections for vehicle inspection work. As a result, even in the evening, some trains were delayed by more than two hours, and the schedule continued to be disrupted.
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Train and car collide at railroad crossing in Moka, Tochigi Prefecture; woman driving unconscious
2024-11-23 16:51:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a train collided with a car at a railroad crossing on the Moka Railway in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, leaving the driver, a woman in her 80s, in critical condition and unconscious.
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Cosmetic medical treatment: Regular reports on safety management status due to increased inquiries about health hazards
2024-11-23 16:37:00
In response to an increase in inquiries about health hazards related to cosmetic medical treatment, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has compiled a report calling for medical institutions to regularly report to prefectures and other relevant authorities on whether they are properly managing safety. We interviewed them to find out what is currently happening in the field of cosmetic medical treatment.
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Miyazaki Prefecture tops the list of migration consultations for the first time, due in part to increased subsidies
2024-11-23 15:47:00
As efforts to encourage relocation are underway as part of regional revitalization, the number of inquiries about relocation received by local governments nationwide exceeded 400,000 last year, the highest number ever. Miyazaki Prefecture saw the highest number of inquiries, increasing 2.6 times from the previous fiscal year, and this is thought to be due to the generous support provided to relocates by some local governments.
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Aichi Prefecture Isewan Expressway: 5-vehicle accident: 6 people, including 8-year-old girl, transported to hospital, 1 seriously injured
2024-11-23 12:04:00
On the morning of the 23rd, an accident involving five passenger cars occurred on the Isewan Expressway in Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture. According to the fire department, six people, including an 8-year-old girl, were injured and taken to the hospital, one of whom, a man, was seriously injured.
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Fire breaks out at apartment complex in Itabashi, Tokyo; 4 injured, taken to hospital
2024-11-23 11:55:00
A little after 9:00 a.m. on the 23rd, a fire broke out at an apartment building in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, and four people were injured and taken to the hospital. None of them are in any danger of dying.
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Miyazaki Prefecture tops the list of migration consultations for the first time, due in part to increased subsidies
2024-11-23 11:38:00
As efforts to encourage relocation are underway as part of regional revitalization, the number of inquiries about relocation received by local governments nationwide exceeded 400,000 last year, the highest number ever. Miyazaki Prefecture saw the highest number of inquiries, increasing 2.6 times from the previous fiscal year, and this is thought to be due to the generous support provided to relocates by some local governments.
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Driver arrested in Sagamihara woman's death hit-and-run incident, denies charges
2024-11-23 11:36:00
On the 22nd, in Minami Ward, Sagamihara City, a woman in her 50s was hit by a car and killed, and the car then drove off, and the police arrested a 52-year-old driver. According to the police, the driver has denied the charges during questioning.
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About 70% of unmarried people "want to find a partner but what should they do?" Agency for Children and Families
2024-11-23 11:26:00
In a survey conducted by the Child and Family Agency on the topic of marriage, about 70% of unmarried people answered that "Even if I want to find a marriage partner, I don't know what to do" or "I don't have confidence in myself." The government has decided to strengthen its efforts, such as publicizing consultation services.
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"Bullying becomes more serious" Project team launched within the Child and Family Agency
2024-11-23 11:18:00
In light of the worsening problem of bullying and school absenteeism, the Agency for Children and Families has decided to launch a project team within the agency soon to begin considering concrete measures to create an environment in which children can easily confide their anxieties and worries, in order to address the need for such measures.
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How to make a disaster prevention pouch with your children - video explanation
2024-11-23 10:01:00
On the way home from school, when playing with friends in the park, when parents are not nearby, what if a disaster occurs? Reporter Hinako Fujita from the News Department's Video Center explained about the "Children's Disaster Prevention Pouch" that is useful in such situations. Videos cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Tokaido Shinkansen Shin-Osaka-Nagoya Upbound Service Resuming
2024-11-23 09:29:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen had suspended operations on the northbound tracks between Shin-Osaka and Nagoya stations for vehicle inspections, but resumed operations at 9:20 a.m.
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Tokaido Shinkansen Kyoto-Maibara Upbound Service Suspended
2024-11-23 08:46:00
According to JR Central, at around 8:00 a.m. on the 23rd, a warning message appeared on the Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi 210 train bound for Tokyo from Shin-Osaka, causing the train to stop after departing Kyoto Station. Due to the inspection work being carried out, the Tokaido Shinkansen has suspended operations on the inbound tracks between Kyoto Station and Maibara Station. The inspection work is expected to take about 20 minutes from the start.
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Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines resume operation between Omiya and Takasaki
2024-11-23 07:18:00
According to JR East, due to delays in night-time work, services on the Joetsu Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen were suspended from the first train on both lines between Omiya Station and Takasaki Station, but resumed at 7:05 a.m.
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