Social News(2024/11/26)
[Ishikawa Prefecture, Earthquake of magnitude 5-weak] No abnormalities found at Shika Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear Regulation Authority
2024-11-26 23:50:00
According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, Hokuriku Electric Power's Shika Nuclear Power Plant in Shika Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5-lower was observed, has suspended operations of both Units 1 and 2, but so far no abnormalities caused by the earthquake have been confirmed. In addition, there have been no changes in the readings at the monitoring posts that measure radiation levels around the nuclear power plant.
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[Ishikawa Prefecture, Earthquake of magnitude 5-weak] No impact confirmed for three major mobile phone companies
2024-11-26 23:22:00
According to the major mobile phone companies, NTT Docomo, KDDI, and Softbank, there has been no confirmed impact on mobile phone calls or communications due to the earthquake.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or lower hits Noto region
2024-11-26 23:17:00
At around 10:47 pm on the 26th, a strong earthquake was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture, with a seismic intensity of 5. This earthquake may cause some changes in the tide levels, but there is no need to worry about tsunami damage.
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[Ishikawa Prefecture, earthquake of magnitude 5-weak] Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines operating normally
2024-11-26 23:16:00
At around 10:47 p.m. on the 26th, a strong earthquake measuring a lower 5 on the seismic intensity scale was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture, but according to JR East, the Joetsu Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen are operating as normal.
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[Ishikawa Prefecture, Earthquake of magnitude 5-weak] Hokuriku Electric Power Co., Inc. is investigating the impact of the Shika Nuclear Power Plant
2024-11-26 23:02:00
The Shika Nuclear Power Plant in Shika Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5-low was observed in the recent earthquake, has suspended operations of both Units 1 and 2. Hokuriku Electric Power is currently checking whether there has been any impact from the earthquake.
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JOC to pay additional tax of 2 billion yen, turning profitable business into public interest business exempt from tax
2024-11-26 22:43:00
The Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) was subjected to a back tax of approximately 2 billion yen after an investigation by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau revealed tax errors in the way it recorded income and expenditures. In response to this, the JOC has decided to change its "profit-making businesses," such as marketing, to "public interest businesses," which are not subject to corporate tax.
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Hyogo Governor Saito reveals details of payments to PR companies supporting him in the gubernatorial election
2024-11-26 21:24:00
On the 26th, a lawyer representing Governor Saito revealed the details of the approximately 700,000 yen paid by the representative of a PR company that supported Governor Saito in the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election to the PR company, which has been accused of violating the Public Offices Election Act over the content of an article posted on the company's website about the campaign's social media operations. The governor's side has denied any illegality.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to make it mandatory to formulate rules for job interviews to prevent sexual harassment during job hunting
2024-11-26 21:04:00
In an effort to prevent sexual harassment of job seekers, such as students currently on the job hunt, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has proposed a policy that would require companies to take measures such as establishing rules for interviews during alumni visits.
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To secure manpower for fixed-term SDF personnel, "candidate training will be abolished and starting salaries will be raised"
2024-11-26 20:38:00
A meeting of relevant cabinet members was held to improve the treatment of SDF personnel. In order to secure fixed-term SDF personnel, where there is a particularly serious shortage of personnel, a direction was indicated to abolish the system in which personnel receive training as "SDF candidate" members before being commissioned, and instead hire them as SDF personnel from the outset, thereby raising their starting salaries.
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Japan Transport Safety Board to release interim results of investigation into Haneda Airport crash in December
2024-11-26 20:30:00
Regarding the collision between two aircraft that occurred at Haneda Airport in January this year, Chairman Nobuo Takeda of the National Transport Safety Board has revealed plans to make public the progress of the investigation next month, just before the one-year anniversary of the accident.
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Hyogo Governor Saito reveals details of payments to PR companies supporting him in the gubernatorial election
2024-11-26 20:10:00
Regarding the content of an article posted on a website by the representative of a PR company that supported Governor Saito in the Hyogo Prefectural Gubernatorial Election regarding the social media usage of the campaign, which has been criticized for violating the Public Offices Election Act, Governor Saito's lawyer revealed today the breakdown of the approximately 700,000 yen paid by Governor Saito's side to the PR company. The Governor's side has denied any illegality.
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The reality of bathing on "Good Bath Day" and efforts to protect the declining number of public baths
2024-11-26 19:43:00
November 26th is "Good Bath Day" because of its pun. This year, the term "bath cancellation neighborhood" became a trending topic on social media, referring to people who stop taking showers or baths because they are tired or bothered. Meanwhile, the number of public baths across the country is decreasing year by year, and various efforts are being made to protect public baths.
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Driver in attempted Tokyo beauty salon robbery put on wanted list; face photo released
2024-11-26 19:41:00
In connection with an attempted robbery case on November 20th in which a 17-year-old high school student broke into a beauty salon in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, and was arrested, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has issued a nationwide wanted notice for a 27-year-old suspect who is believed to have transported the high school student to the scene in a car, and has released his facial photo.
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Shell shell case found in residential area of Sunagawa, Hokkaido, retrieved by Self-Defense Forces
2024-11-26 19:34:00
On the morning of the 26th, a shell-like object was found on the street in a residential area of Sunagawa City, Hokkaido, and residents in the surrounding area were urged to evacuate. According to the Self-Defense Forces, what was found was not a shell, but a cylindrical case that covered the shell, and it was retrieved and the details of the incident are currently being investigated.
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Princess Mikasa's "funeral ceremony" completed at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo
2024-11-26 19:34:00
The funeral ceremony for Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, who passed away on the 15th of this month at the age of 101, was held on the 26th at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare council discusses measures against sexual harassment and "self-sabotaging sales" of job-hunting students
2024-11-26 19:28:00
A Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare council met on the 26th and proposed measures to combat harassment.
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Small rocket "Epsilon S" explodes during combustion test, second time since last year
2024-11-26 19:24:00
An explosion occurred during a combustion test of Japan's new flagship rocket, the Epsilon S, which is currently under development, at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. The Epsilon S aims to enter the satellite launch business, but this is the second explosion during a combustion test, following last year's, and it is expected that this will inevitably affect future launch plans.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare defines "customer harassment" and requires companies to take measures
2024-11-26 19:16:00
"Bow down" and "Lick the tatami mat" - a 61-year-old man who worked for a real estate company was subjected to customer harassment, including severe scolding and harassment, from the owner of the rental apartment he was in charge of managing.
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Sapporo Susukino building fire: 4 injured, 1 unconscious; arson suspected
2024-11-26 19:04:00
On the 26th, a fire broke out in a building in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo. According to the police, four people have been injured, including one man in his 40s who is unconscious. Based on the situation at the scene, the police are investigating the possibility of arson or other crimes.
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Unstable atmosphere expected to continue through the 28th. Beware of sudden heavy rain and lightning strikes.
2024-11-26 18:58:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, the atmospheric conditions in western and eastern Japan have become very unstable, causing localized heavy rain. The extremely unstable atmospheric conditions are expected to spread to northern Japan and continue through the 28th, so caution is advised against sudden heavy rain, lightning strikes, tornadoes and other violent gusts of wind, and hail.
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Small rocket "Epsilon S" explodes during combustion test, second time since last year
2024-11-26 18:56:00
An explosion occurred during a combustion test of Japan's new flagship rocket, the Epsilon S, which is currently under development, at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. The Epsilon S aims to enter the satellite launch business, but this is the second explosion during a combustion test, following last year's, and it is expected that this will inevitably affect future launch plans.
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More than 60% of local governments "confused about how to respond" to Nankai Trough emergency information
2024-11-26 18:56:00
The Cabinet Office conducted a survey of local governments regarding their reaction to the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" that was first released in August this year, and found that over 60% of the municipalities that responded said they were "confused about how to respond when the information was released."
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Government Working Group to Review Response to Noto Peninsula Earthquake and Report
2024-11-26 18:48:00
A government working group of experts and others who examined the response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January this year has compiled a report stating that welfare support for elderly people, disabled people, and others who evacuate to their homes should be provided as swiftly as search, rescue, and medical care, and that it is necessary to develop a system that enables rapid coordination with volunteer groups.
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Soccer player Junya Ito begins trial against two women for defamation
2024-11-26 18:47:00
A trial has begun in which Japan national soccer team player Junya Ito is suing two women for defamation through false criminal accusations of sexual assault. The women have maintained that there was no lie in their reports of sexual assault and have indicated their intention to fight the case to the end.
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Fukushima Governor requests Minister of Reconstruction to "Present policy after second reconstruction period as soon as possible"
2024-11-26 18:45:00
Fukushima Governor Uchibori met with Minister of Reconstruction Ito and, in light of the fact that the "Second Reconstruction and Revitalization Period," which focuses on reconstruction, will end next fiscal year, he called on the government to quickly outline its basic policy for the period following the end of the period and to secure sufficient financial resources.
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JR Kyushu ferry flooding cover-up: Three people, including then-president of subsidiary, fired for disciplinary reasons
2024-11-26 18:34:00
In response to the issue of a subsidiary of JR Kyushu concealing the fact that the high-speed ferry Queen Beetle had flooded and continued to operate, JR Kyushu has announced that in order to clarify responsibility, it will take disciplinary dismissal of the subsidiary's then president and three others, and that President Yoji Furumiya and the executive director in charge will voluntarily return part of their executive compensation.
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Child and Family Agency launches project team to tackle worsening bullying issue
2024-11-26 18:26:00
In response to the worsening problem of bullying and absenteeism at school, the Agency for Children and Families has launched a project team within the agency. Minister of State for Child Policy Mihara has instructed the team to consider measures to ensure that children can feel free to confide their concerns.
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Sapporo Susukino building fire leaves 4 injured, 1 man unconscious
2024-11-26 18:15:00
On the 26th, a fire broke out in a building in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo. According to the fire department, four people have been injured, including one man in his 30s who is unconscious. Based on the situation at the scene, the police are investigating the possibility of arson or other crimes.
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Kamakura: Perpetrators of robbery and assault case re-arrested on suspicion of theft, etc. in Zama
2024-11-26 18:08:00
Two men arrested and indicted for their role in a robbery and assault at a pawn shop in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, in September this year, who were alleged to have been the perpetrators of an "illegal part-time job," are suspected of joining forces with another man after the incident, breaking into a warehouse in Zama and stealing approximately 500,000 yen in cash and other items, and the police have rearrested the three.
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Kagoshima Prefectural Police, hit by a series of scandals, executives learn organizational management
2024-11-26 18:02:00
Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters has been hit by a series of scandals, including the arrest of police officers, and as a measure to prevent recurrence, a lecture by an outside lecturer was held for the first time, with police senior officials learning about organizational management.
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Diver selection meeting: Young coast guard officers compete for the title of "Umizaru" in Aichi
2024-11-26 17:52:00
A selection competition for the Japan Coast Guard's divers, specialists in maritime rescue and also known as "Sea Monkeys," was held at a pool in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture, with young Coast Guard officers competing using their well-honed swimming skills.
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Three people arrested in Chiba on suspicion of attempted home invasion; possible involvement in "illegal part-time job"
2024-11-26 17:50:00
Police arrested three suspects, including a 32-year-old man, for attempting to break into a house in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, in September this year. All of them have stated that they received instructions via a highly confidential communication app, and police are investigating the possibility that the three were involved in the incident through illegal part-time work.
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Harry Potter sword to be recalled due to suspected violation of Sword and Firearms Control Law
2024-11-26 17:45:00
Last year, a Harry Potter experience facility opened in Tokyo, and the seller of the swords that were on sale for sale has announced that it will recall them. According to investigators, there is a suspicion that the swords may be in violation of the Sword and Firearms Control Law due to their sharp edges.
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Fusion power generation ITER Organization head reports start of operation delayed by nine years to 2034
2024-11-26 17:43:00
On the 26th, the head of the organization running the ITER project, an international project in which Japan, Europe, the United States, and other countries are jointly building an experimental reactor with the aim of realizing nuclear fusion power, met with Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Abe and reported that due to construction delays, the planned start of operations has been postponed by nine years, with the new target of 2034.
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"Clean up the neighborhood" - University students volunteer to remove graffiti in Shibuya, Tokyo
2024-11-26 17:30:00
In Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, where graffiti damage has been on the rise throughout the city, approximately 100 local university students volunteered to remove graffiti.
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Harry Potter sword recalled for suspected violation of Sword and Firearms Control Law
2024-11-26 17:18:00
Last year, a Harry Potter experience facility opened in Tokyo, and the seller of the swords that were on sale for sale has announced that it will recall them. According to investigators, there is a suspicion that the swords may be in violation of the Sword and Firearms Control Law due to their sharp edges.
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Explosion in Susukino, Sapporo: 4 injured, 1 man unconscious
2024-11-26 17:15:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, a report was received from a building in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo, that "an explosion was heard and a fire was visible from the window." According to the fire department, four people have been injured, including one man in his 30s who is unconscious. The police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Gifu group works to "video record testimonies of atomic bomb survivors" as the population ages
2024-11-26 17:10:00
The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo) was selected as this year's Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and the award ceremony will be held in Norway in December. As the atomic bombing survivors are getting older, a Gifu Prefecture organization that is part of Nihon Hidankyo is working to record their testimonies on video.
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Kochi District Court: Door to gallery locked, trial temporarily closed to the public; trial to be restarted
2024-11-26 16:59:00
It was discovered that at a lay judge trial held at the Kochi District Court on the 25th, the door to the spectator area in the courtroom was locked, temporarily making it closed to the public and preventing anyone from entering or leaving, so the trial procedures for that day had to be started again from the beginning.
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National and prefectural governments conduct initial response training to prevent the spread of new influenza
2024-11-26 16:56:00
An information-sharing drill was conducted between the national and prefectural governments in anticipation of an outbreak of new strains of influenza, with relevant cabinet ministers and governors reviewing initial response procedures to prevent the spread of infection.
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Proposal for mandatory disclosure of female manager ratio for companies with 101 or more employees
2024-11-26 16:55:00
In an effort to encourage the active promotion of female managers, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare presented a proposed policy at a council meeting held on the 26th that would require companies with 101 or more employees to disclose the ratio of female managers they hold.
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57 people referred to prosecutors for gambling at online casinos; about 130 expected to face charges
2024-11-26 16:46:00
By the 26th, the Metropolitan Police Department and other organizations had referred papers to prosecutors on 57 users for accessing online casinos set up on the Internet from smartphones and gambling. It is expected that approximately 130 users will be charged, and the Metropolitan Police Department is calling on people to "absolutely stop betting on online casinos, as it is a crime."
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Osaka Prefectural Police "sighting investigation" investigator loses photos of suspects
2024-11-26 16:43:00
In November, it was discovered that an investigator working in the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters' "sight-finding investigation," which involves memorizing and tracking the faces of suspects, got drunk, fell asleep on the street, and lost his bag containing 175 photos of wanted suspects and other people. Police subsequently arrested the suspect for stealing the bag, but the photos have not been found.
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Small rocket "Epsilon S" explodes during combustion test; JAXA investigates situation
2024-11-26 16:35:00
During a combustion test of the solid-fueled small rocket "Epsilon S" at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, an abnormality occurred during combustion, causing an explosion. This is the second time that an abnormality has occurred during a combustion test of the "Epsilon S," following last July, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is currently investigating the details of the situation.
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Explosion in Susukino, Sapporo: 3 injured, 1 man unconscious
2024-11-26 16:18:00
On the afternoon of the 26th, a report was received from a building in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo, that "an explosion was heard and a fire was visible from the window." According to the fire department, three people have been injured, one of whom is a man who is unconscious. The police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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FTC conducts on-site inspection of Amazon Japan over whether it forced sellers to lower prices
2024-11-26 16:14:00
It has been learned from interviews with related parties that the Japan Fair Trade Commission conducted an on-site inspection on the 26th on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act by forcing online retailer Amazon Japan to lower prices and use the company's logistics services in order to display products in prominent locations on its online shopping site.
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Odakyu Line train conducts drill simulating suspicious person acting violently on moving train in Kanagawa
2024-11-26 16:06:00
Three years ago, on the Odakyu Line, where a passenger was stabbed while on a moving train, training was conducted on how to deal with a suspicious person armed with a knife, and the railway company, police, and others confirmed the steps to take until the individual was apprehended.
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Small rocket "Epsilon S" explodes during combustion test, fire occurs, second abnormality
2024-11-26 16:05:00
During a combustion test of the solid-fueled small rocket "Epsilon S" at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, an abnormality occurred during combustion, causing an explosion. This is the second time that an abnormality has occurred during a combustion test of the "Epsilon S," following last July, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is currently investigating the details of the situation.
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Suspect re-arrested in Tokyo Nerima robbery and assault case; may also be involved in special fraud
2024-11-26 16:03:00
A suspect who was arrested in September this year for preparing the murder weapon and assisting in the robbery and assault case in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, was rearrested for involvement in special fraud between the time of his arrest and the time of his arrest. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that he participated in both cases as a "illegal part-time worker."
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Prosecutors seek 20-year prison sentence for former Nagano prefectural assemblyman for murdering wife
2024-11-26 14:46:00
In 2021, in the trial of a former prefectural assemblyman accused of murdering his wife at his home and store in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, the prosecution sought a 20-year prison sentence, stating, "He has committed various cover-ups, which is heinous. He has denied the allegations to the end and shows no remorse." On the other hand, the former assemblyman's lawyer argued for his innocence, saying, "I am not the culprit, and there is no direct evidence."
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Small rocket "Epsilon S" explodes during combustion test, fire occurs, second abnormality
2024-11-26 13:49:00
During a combustion test of the solid-fueled small rocket "Epsilon S" at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, an abnormality occurred during combustion, causing an explosion. This is the second time that an abnormality has occurred during a combustion test of the "Epsilon S," following last July, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is currently investigating the details of the situation.
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Earthquake of magnitude 3 hits Iwate and Miyagi, no risk of tsunami
2024-11-26 13:49:00
At around 1:31pm on the 26th, an earthquake with seismic intensity of 3 was observed in Iwate and Miyagi prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. Seismic intensity in various areas was 3 in Ofunato, Kamaishi, Hanamaki, Kitakami, Tono, Ichinoseki, and Oshu in Iwate prefecture, and Ishinomaki, Kesennuma, Tome, Kurihara, Osaki, and Iwanuma in Miyagi prefecture. In addition, seismic intensity of 2 and 1 was observed over a wide area of Tohoku and Kanto-Koshin. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was off the coast of Miyagi prefecture, the depth of the epicenter was 40km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 5.3.
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Number of Mycoplasma pneumonia patients reaches record high: 2.84 per medical institution
2024-11-26 12:58:00
The Mycoplasma pneumonia epidemic, which is characterized by symptoms such as fever and a prolonged cough and often infects children, continues. As of the 17th of this month, the number of patients reported by medical institutions nationwide was 2.84 per medical institution, a new record high.
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Small rocket "Epsilon S" explodes during combustion test, fire occurs, second abnormality
2024-11-26 12:55:00
On the 26th, an abnormality occurred during a combustion test of the solid-fuel small rocket "Epsilon S" at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, causing an explosion and fire. This is the second time that an abnormality has occurred during a combustion test of the "Epsilon S," following last July, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Video distributor sells sexual videos of himself, evades taxes of about 78 million yen
2024-11-26 12:42:00
A 40-year-old video distributor who sold sexually explicit videos of himself dressed in cosplay as popular game characters has been accused by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau of evading approximately 78 million yen in income tax by failing to declare an income of over 200 million yen over the three years up to last year.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Winds and rains intensifying in western Japan - what is the outlook for the future?
2024-11-26 12:35:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, rain and winds are intensifying, mainly in western Japan, with very heavy rainfall in some areas. Atmospheric conditions are expected to become very unstable from eastern to northern Japan through the 27th, so caution is advised against sudden heavy rain, lightning strikes, violent gusts of wind such as tornadoes, and hail. Meteorologist Sato Kimitoshi gives an explanation of the outlook for the weather going forward. Broadcasted just before noon on the 26th. *The video is 2 minutes 46 seconds long and cannot be viewed through data broadcasting.
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Shell-like object found in residential area of Sunagawa, Hokkaido, retrieved by Self-Defense Forces
2024-11-26 12:24:00
On the morning of the 26th, a shell-like object was found in a residential area of Sunagawa City, Hokkaido, and was retrieved by the Self-Defense Forces. As a result, nearby residents were urged to evacuate, but no one was injured.
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Princess Mikasa's Yuriko's funeral ceremony held at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo
2024-11-26 12:22:00
The funeral ceremony for Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, who passed away on the 15th of this month at the age of 101, was held on the morning of the 26th at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo.
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Suspect in his 30s arrested for attempted home invasion in Funabashi, Chiba - possible involvement in "illegal part-time job"
2024-11-26 12:22:00
Investigators learned that a suspect in his 30s was arrested in September this year for attempting to break into a house in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture. Two others, including a 17-year-old boy, have already been arrested in connection with the incident, and it is believed they received instructions via a highly confidential communication app. Police are investigating the possibility that the three were involved in the incident through illegal part-time work.
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Winds and rains strengthening in western Japan; atmospheric instability in eastern and northern Japan through the 27th
2024-11-26 12:16:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, rain and winds are getting stronger, mainly in western Japan, with very heavy rainfall in some areas. The atmospheric conditions are expected to be very unstable from eastern to northern Japan through the 27th, so be careful of sudden heavy rain, lightning strikes, strong gusts of wind such as tornadoes, and hail.
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Man dies in Tokyo's Adachi Ward; investigation into man's whereabouts for suspected assault resulting in death
2024-11-26 12:14:00
In the early hours of the 26th, a man was found collapsed in the parking lot of a convenience store in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, and later died at the hospital where he was taken. Surveillance cameras in the area showed a man punching the man and leaving the scene, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating his whereabouts on suspicion of injury resulting in death.
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Princess Mikasa's Yuriko's funeral ceremony held at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo
2024-11-26 12:09:00
The funeral ceremony for Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, who passed away on the 15th of this month at the age of 101, was held on the morning of the 26th at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo.
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57 people referred to prosecutors for gambling at online casinos; about 130 expected to face charges
2024-11-26 12:03:00
By the 26th, the Metropolitan Police Department and other organizations had referred papers to prosecutors on 57 users for accessing online casinos set up on the Internet from smartphones and gambling. It is expected that approximately 130 users will be charged, and the Metropolitan Police Department is calling on people to "absolutely stop betting on online casinos, as it is a crime."
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An abnormality occurs during the combustion test of the small rocket "Epsilon S" and a fire breaks out [Video]
2024-11-26 11:56:00
On the 26th, an abnormality occurred during a combustion test of the solid-fuel small rocket "Epsilon S" at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, causing an explosion and fire. This is the second time that an abnormality has occurred during a combustion test of the "Epsilon S," following last July, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is currently investigating the details of the incident.
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FTC conducts on-site inspection of Amazon Japan over whether it forced sellers to lower prices
2024-11-26 11:28:00
It has been learned from interviews with related parties that the Japan Fair Trade Commission conducted an on-site inspection on the 26th on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act by forcing online retailer Amazon Japan to lower prices and use the company's logistics services in order to display products in prominent locations on its online shopping site.
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Princess Mikasa's Yuriko's funeral ceremony begins at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo
2024-11-26 11:17:00
The funeral ceremony for Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, who passed away on the 15th of this month at the age of 101, is being held at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo from just after 10 a.m.
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An abnormality occurs during the combustion test of the small rocket "Epsilon S" and a fire breaks out [Video]
2024-11-26 11:10:00
On the 26th, an abnormality occurred during the combustion test of the solid-fuel small rocket "Epsilon S" at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, and a fire broke out. JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, which conducted the test, is currently investigating the details of the situation.
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An abnormal fire occurs during the firing test of the small rocket "Epsilon S"
2024-11-26 09:48:00
On the 26th, an abnormality occurred during the combustion test of the solid-fuel small rocket "Epsilon S" at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, and a fire broke out. JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, which conducted the test, is currently investigating the details of the situation.
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[Breaking News] An abnormal fire occurs during the combustion test of the small rocket "Epsilon S"
2024-11-26 09:00:00
According to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), a fire broke out during a combustion test of the solid-fuel small rocket "Epsilon S" at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on the 26th. JAXA, which conducted the test, is currently investigating the details of the incident.
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A second-grader boy dies after being hit by a truck in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
2024-11-26 07:50:00
On the afternoon of the 25th, a second-grade boy was hit by a truck on a street in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, and was confirmed dead at the hospital where he was taken. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the accident.
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Winds and rains to intensify in western and eastern Japan tomorrow; Northern Kyushu on alert for strong winds
2024-11-26 07:35:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, the atmospheric conditions in Western and Eastern Japan will become very unstable through the 27th, and the weather is expected to become rough with stronger winds and rain. In northern Kyushu, people should be on alert for strong winds in the morning, and in the Nansei Islands and a wide area from Western to Eastern Japan, people should be on alert for lightning strikes, strong gusts of wind such as tornadoes, and hail. *The video is an explanation by weather forecaster Yasuhiro Hiyama. It was broadcast just before 6:00 a.m. on the 26th. The video cannot be viewed through data broadcasting.
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Winds and rains to intensify in western and eastern Japan tomorrow; Northern Kyushu on alert for strong winds
2024-11-26 06:55:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, the atmospheric conditions in western and eastern Japan will become very unstable through the 27th, and the weather will become rough with stronger winds and rain. In northern Kyushu, be on alert for strong winds in the morning, and be on alert for lightning strikes, strong gusts of wind such as tornadoes, and hail in the Nansei Islands and a wide area from western to eastern Japan.
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Gunma Takasaki hotel room break-in robbery 17-year-old boy arrested
2024-11-26 05:13:00
On November 21st, a hotel guest in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, was broken into by three men who stole two of his mobile phones, and in the early hours of the 26th, police arrested a 17-year-old boy attending a high school in the prefecture on suspicion of robbery. A boy who claimed to be an office worker has also been arrested in connection with the incident, and police are currently searching for the whereabouts of the remaining person.
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Princess Mikasa's Yuriko's funeral ceremony today at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo
2024-11-26 05:03:00
The funeral ceremony for Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, who passed away on the 15th of this month, will be held on the 26th at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo.
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Man's body found at landslide site in Wajima, possibly missing from Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-11-26 01:23:00
On the 25th, a man's body was found in collapsed rubble at a site in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a search is underway for missing people from the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Police are continuing to confirm whether the body may be that of a man in his 50s who lived nearby.
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