Social News(2024/11/27)
Bunkyo Ward apartment fire at Kuniko Inoguchi's home; husband unable to contact
2024-11-27 23:33:00
A fire broke out at an apartment in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, just after 7 p.m. on the 27th. The source of the fire is believed to be in the apartment of Liberal Democratic Party Senator Kuniko Inoguchi. Her husband has not been contacted, and firefighters are rushing to confirm his safety. A woman believed to be the eldest daughter of the lawmaker was rescued, but is said to be unconscious and in critical condition.
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Kawasaki apartment fire: Two people in room believed to be the source of fire unable to contact each other
2024-11-27 23:07:00
On the night of the 27th, a fire broke out in a room on the 13th floor of a 14-story apartment building in Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki City, and firefighting efforts are ongoing. According to the fire department, they lost contact with the three people living in the room for a time, but one of them was later confirmed to be safe, and the police and others are currently investigating the remaining two.
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Bunkyo Ward apartment fire at Rep. Kuniko Inoguchi's home; two family members unable to be contacted
2024-11-27 22:53:00
A fire broke out at an apartment in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, just after 7 p.m. on the 27th, and firefighting efforts are ongoing. According to investigators, the fire is believed to have started at the home of Senator Kuniko Inoguchi, and two of her family members have been unable to be contacted since the fire.
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Fire breaks out at apartment in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo; two people unable to be contacted, safety currently being confirmed
2024-11-27 22:05:00
A fire broke out at an apartment in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, just after 7 p.m. on the 27th, and firefighting efforts are ongoing. According to the Tokyo Fire Department, they have been unable to contact two people living in the apartment, and are working to confirm their safety.
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Volcanic Eruption Prediction Coordination Committee ceases activities, role transferred to Volcano Research Promotion Headquarters
2024-11-27 21:48:00
The Coordinating Committee for Prediction of Volcanic Eruptions, which has been evaluating volcanic activity for half a century, will transfer its responsibilities to the Headquarters for Volcano Research Promotion, which was established in April 2024, and ended its activities on the 27th.
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Kawasaki apartment fire: Three people in room believed to be the source of fire unable to contact each other
2024-11-27 21:48:00
According to the fire department, a resident reported a fire at around 8:30 pm in a 14-story apartment building in Minamimachi, Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki City. Firefighting efforts are continuing, but they have been unable to contact the three people living in the apartment on the 13th floor, where the fire is believed to have started.
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Judo school leader arrested for allegedly pouring soy sauce into boy's mouth
2024-11-27 21:42:00
The 32-year-old head of a judo school in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of assault after he forced soy sauce into the mouth of a boy who was participating in the training camp in the dining hall. During questioning, he partially denied the charges, saying, "It was a punishment game for entertainment, and I did not force him."
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Ishikawa Noto Peninsula earthquake: Report recommends 12 new disaster-related deaths
2024-11-27 21:20:00
A panel of experts has recommended that the 12 people who died in Ishikawa Prefecture after the Noto Peninsula earthquake on New Year's Day be recognized as disaster-related deaths. If the local government officially recognizes them, the death toll from the Noto Peninsula earthquake is expected to rise to 474.
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Gunma Prefecture, which is facing a serious doctor shortage, and three Tokyo universities agree to establish "regional quota" for medical schools
2024-11-27 21:19:00
A new "regional quota" system will be established at three universities in Tokyo, which will exempt students from repaying their scholarships if they work for a certain period of time at a medical institution in Gunma Prefecture after graduating from a university's medical school. The prefecture and the universities signed an agreement on the 27th.
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Hyogo Governor Saito denies illegality in campaign social media operations [details]
2024-11-27 21:04:00
Regarding the accusations that the contents posted on the website by the representative of a PR company regarding the social media operations of the gubernatorial election campaign team may have violated the Public Offices Election Act, Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture reiterated his recognition at a press conference on the 27th that there was no violation of the law. In the second half of this article, we also report the main remarks made by Governor Saito and his attorney at the press conference in a video.
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The incident in which a car crashed into the Prime Minister's residence involved the bringing in of about 200 liters of gasoline.
2024-11-27 20:52:00
The Metropolitan Police Department learned that the 49-year-old suspect who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other offenses after throwing a Molotov cocktail in front of the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters and then crashing his car into the Prime Minister's official residence in October had brought about 200 liters of gasoline to the scene. Meanwhile, the prosecution has been detaining the suspect in custody since last week to determine his criminal responsibility.
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Ministry of Justice report on review of application requirements for dangerous driving resulting in death or injury
2024-11-27 20:45:00
The Ministry of Justice's review committee has compiled a report on the review of the criteria for the application of the crime of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury. In order to clarify the criteria, it is possible to consider setting numerical standards that can be used to uniformly determine whether drunk driving or high-speed driving is punishable.
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Firefighting efforts underway at apartment in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo
2024-11-27 20:44:00
A fire broke out at an apartment in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, just after 7 p.m. on the 27th, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.
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Hyogo Kakogawa: 45-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of murder in case of murder of girl 17 years ago
2024-11-27 20:19:00
On the 27th, police arrested a 45-year-old suspect on suspicion of murder in the case of a second-grade elementary school girl who was stabbed to death with a knife in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, 17 years ago in 2007. According to the police, the suspect is remaining silent during questioning.
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Mass shoplifting at drugstores: Did they bring drugs from Vietnam? [The modus operandi]
2024-11-27 20:05:00
It was discovered that cosmetics and other items stolen in large quantities from drug stores were sent to multiple locations around the country and then brought to Vietnam, and the Metropolitan Police Department and other agencies conducted simultaneous searches of the Vietnamese group's locations. What was the modus operandi? We also provide a detailed account of the structure of the crime.
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Hyogo Kakogawa: 45-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of murder in case of murder of girl 17 years ago
2024-11-27 19:52:00
On the 27th, police arrested a 45-year-old suspect on suspicion of murder in the case of a second-grade elementary school girl who was stabbed to death with a knife in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, 17 years ago in 2007. According to the police, the suspect is remaining silent during questioning.
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Hyogo Governor Saito denies illegality in campaign social media operations [details]
2024-11-27 19:42:00
Regarding the accusations that the contents posted on the website by the representative of a PR company regarding the social media operations of the gubernatorial election campaign team may have violated the Public Offices Election Act, Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture reiterated his recognition at a press conference on the 27th that there was no violation of the law. In the second half of this article, we also report the main remarks made by Governor Saito and his attorney at the press conference in a video.
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Sapporo Susukino building fire: Arson caused by gasoline-like liquid?
2024-11-27 19:16:00
On the 26th, a fire broke out in a building in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo, injuring four people. Interviews with people involved have revealed that a man in his 40s, who is unconscious and in critical condition, is believed to have set the fire by pouring a gasoline-like liquid in a bucket. There were several employees in the store at the time, and the police are currently investigating the situation, including questioning them about the situation at the time.
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Hyogo Governor Saito denies illegality in campaign social media operations [details]
2024-11-27 19:12:00
Regarding the accusations that the contents posted on the website by the representative of a PR company regarding the social media operations of the gubernatorial election campaign team may have violated the Public Offices Election Act, Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture reiterated his recognition at a press conference on the 27th that there was no violation of the law. In the second half of this article, we also report the main remarks made by Governor Saito and his attorney at the press conference in a video.
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JR East to discontinue Kururi-Kazusa-Kameyama service on the Kururi Line, which continues to be in the red
2024-11-27 19:11:00
Regarding the JR Kururi Line in Chiba Prefecture, which continues to run at a loss, JR East has announced its intention to discontinue train service on some sections. It has been decided that the line should be replaced by bus routes, but it has not been decided whether JR will be involved in the operation of the line, and it will hold discussions with local governments and other parties in the future.
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Atmospheric conditions will be unstable along the Sea of Japan coast through the 29th, so be careful of lightning strikes
2024-11-27 19:00:00
Due to the influence of low pressure and cold fronts, atmospheric conditions are expected to be extremely unstable from the 29th, mainly in the Sea of Japan side of western and northern Japan. Please be careful of lightning strikes and sudden heavy rain, and be on guard for strong winds in the sea off northern Kyushu until late on the 27th.
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Sendai High Court rejects lawsuit filed by residents seeking suspension of operation of Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2
2024-11-27 18:58:00
In a lawsuit filed by local residents seeking an injunction to halt operations at Tohoku Electric Power Co.'s Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Miyagi Prefecture, claiming that "there are flaws in the evacuation plan prepared by the local government in preparation for a major accident," the Sendai High Court, the second instance instance, dismissed the lawsuit, following its first instance instance, stating that "there has been no evidence of a specific risk of an event occurring that cannot be dealt with by the evacuation plan."
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Bear that entered warehouse in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, unable to be captured, vigilance continues
2024-11-27 18:55:00
On the morning of the 27th, a bear entered a warehouse in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. The bear remained inside the warehouse even after sunset, so the police and others closed the shutters, blocked the entrance, and set up traps to keep an eye on it.
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Hyogo Prefecture 3D maze accident: Consumer Affairs Commission report calls for "improvement of safety standards"
2024-11-27 18:45:00
Following an accident three years ago at an amusement park in Hyogo Prefecture in which the floor of a wooden multi-story maze collapsed, injuring six people, some seriously, the Consumer Affairs Agency's Safety Investigation Committee has compiled a report on measures to prevent a recurrence and called on the national government to establish safety standards for large outdoor wooden playground equipment.
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Shizuoka District Public Prosecutor's Office Chief Prosecutor apologizes to Iwao Hakamada, whose case was found not guilty in retrial
2024-11-27 18:28:00
Following the acquittal of Iwao Hakamada (88) in a retrial of the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago, Prosecutor General Hideo Yamada of the Shizuoka District Public Prosecutors Office visited Hakamada's home in Hamamatsu City on the morning of the 27th and apologized to him, saying, "Since I have accepted the not guilty verdict, I have no intention of saying that Hakamada is the culprit of the crime."
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Ministry of Justice report on review of application requirements for dangerous driving resulting in death or injury
2024-11-27 18:27:00
The Ministry of Justice's review committee has compiled a report on the review of the criteria for the application of the crime of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury. In order to clarify the criteria, it is possible to consider setting numerical standards that can be used to uniformly determine whether drunk driving or high-speed driving is punishable.
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16-year-old boy arrested in Kumamoto for recruiting "receivers" for illegal part-time jobs in specialized fraud
2024-11-27 18:25:00
A 16-year-old boy from Kumamoto City was arrested on suspicion of violating the Employment Security Law for sending messages to high school students he knew, saying things like, "Just follow the instructions and you'll get cash," and recruiting "receivers" for special fraud. This month, other high school students in Kumamoto Prefecture were also arrested for recruiting "illegal part-time jobs," and the police are taking action.
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Mass shoplifting at drugstores: Did they bring drugs from Vietnam? What was the method?
2024-11-27 18:24:00
It was discovered that cosmetics and other items stolen in large quantities from drug stores were being sent to multiple bases across the country and then brought to Vietnam, and the Metropolitan Police Department and other authorities conducted simultaneous searches of the Vietnamese group's bases. What was the modus operandi of the crime?
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Real estate company president indicted for installing Harumi Flag lockboxes without permission
2024-11-27 18:20:00
The president of a real estate company was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the minor offenses law for installing a key box without permission on the sidewalk fence of "Harumi Flag," a complex of apartment buildings that was renovated from the Tokyo Olympic athletes' village. The president reportedly stated that the key box contained keys to properties owned by the company, and that the purpose was to "guide guests who came to view the properties smoothly."
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Sendai High Court rejects lawsuit filed by residents seeking suspension of operation of Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2
2024-11-27 18:10:00
In a lawsuit filed by local residents seeking an injunction to halt operations at Tohoku Electric Power Co.'s Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Miyagi Prefecture, claiming that "there are flaws in the evacuation plan prepared by the local government in preparation for a major accident," the Sendai High Court, the second instance instance, dismissed the lawsuit, following its first instance instance, stating that "there has been no evidence of a specific risk of an event occurring that cannot be dealt with by the evacuation plan."
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[Live] Hyogo Prefecture Governor's attorney holds press conference regarding social media management
2024-11-27 18:07:00
Regarding the allegations that the social media operations of his campaign team in the gubernatorial election may have violated the Public Offices Election Act and other laws due to content posted on the website by the head of a PR company, Hyogo Governor Saito reiterated his recognition at a press conference on the 27th that there was no violation of the law. We are also reporting the main remarks made by Governor Saito at the press conference in a video. We are also broadcasting live the press conference currently being held by his attorney.
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New video released of wanted suspect in attempted Tokyo beauty salon robbery
2024-11-27 18:06:00
In connection with an attempted robbery that took place at a beauty salon in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo on November 20th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a 27-year-old suspect for allegedly transporting the perpetrator, a high school student who has already been arrested, to the scene in a car. On the 27th, they released new security camera footage showing the suspect just before the incident.
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Japan Fair Trade Commission to ask sellers to provide information in Amazon review
2024-11-27 17:57:00
The Fair Trade Commission announced on the 26th that it had begun an investigation into suspected violations of the Antimonopoly Act, including by conducting on-site inspections of the major online retailer Amazon Japan, citing suspicions that the company has forced sellers to lower their sales prices. The Commission also announced that it will conduct an online survey of sellers to get to the bottom of the situation.
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Something like a spray was sprayed in a conference room near Yotsuya Station in Tokyo
2024-11-27 17:52:00
A tear gas-like substance was sprayed in a conference room in a building in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward, and a man who was attending the meeting was treated for pain in his eyes. The person who sprayed the substance took the man's smartphone and left, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
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"I'm ready" for British actor to be husband of heroine in "Bakeke"
2024-11-27 17:40:00
The TV serial "Bakeke" will be broadcast from the fall of 2025. The role of the heroine's husband has been chosen to be played by British actor Tommy Bastow. "I'm ready," Bastow declared with confidence. (Osaka Broadcasting Station Video Production, Anri Takeuchi)
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Ministry of Justice report on review of application requirements for dangerous driving resulting in death or injury
2024-11-27 17:31:00
The Ministry of Justice's review committee has compiled a report on the review of the criteria for the application of the crime of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury. In order to clarify the criteria, it is possible to consider setting numerical standards that can be used to uniformly determine whether drunk driving or high-speed driving is punishable.
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Hyogo Prefecture 3D maze accident: Consumer Affairs Commission report calls for "improvement of safety standards"
2024-11-27 17:29:00
Following an accident three years ago at an amusement park in Hyogo Prefecture in which the floor of a wooden multi-story maze collapsed, injuring six people, some seriously, the Consumer Affairs Agency's Safety Investigation Committee has compiled a report on measures to prevent a recurrence and called on the national government to establish safety standards for large outdoor wooden playground equipment.
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[Live] Hyogo Prefecture Governor's attorney holds press conference regarding social media management
2024-11-27 17:16:00
Regarding the social media operations of Governor Saito, who was re-elected in the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election, there are allegations that the contents posted on the website by the representative of a PR company may be in violation of the Public Offices Election Act. Governor Saito stated at a press conference, "I do not believe that there is any violation of the Public Offices Election Act regarding the election campaign," and reiterated his denial of any illegality. We are also reporting the main remarks made by Governor Saito at the press conference in a video. We are also reporting live the press conference currently being held by his attorney.
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Number of elementary and junior high school students with uncorrected visual acuity below 1.0 remains unchanged from the previous year, which was the worst on record.
2024-11-27 17:10:00
The decline in children's eyesight continues. A national survey has revealed that the percentage of elementary and junior high school students whose unaided vision is less than 1.0 remains almost the same as the previous year, which was the worst on record.
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Hyogo Kakogawa: 45-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of murder in case of murder of girl 17 years ago
2024-11-27 16:40:00
On the 27th, police arrested a 45-year-old suspect on suspicion of murder in the case of a second-grade elementary school girl who was stabbed to death with a knife in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, 17 years ago in 2007. According to the police, the suspect is remaining silent during questioning.
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Tokyo District Court orders ringleaders of "5.5 billion yen fraud" to pay 1 billion yen in damages
2024-11-27 16:29:00
In a lawsuit in which Sekisui House sought part of the damages for being defrauded of 5.5 billion yen by a group of "land fraudsters" who pretended to be land owners and bought and sold land without permission, the Tokyo District Court ordered the ringleaders to pay 1 billion yen in damages.
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[Live] Hyogo Governor Saito explains campaign SNS usage
2024-11-27 16:14:00
Regarding the social media operations of Governor Saito, who was re-elected in the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election, there are allegations that the contents posted on the website by the representative of a PR company may be in violation of the Public Offices Election Act. Governor Saito stated at a press conference, "I do not believe that there is anything in the election campaign that violates the Public Offices Election Act," and reiterated his denial of any illegality. Governor Saito's lawyer is scheduled to hold a press conference at 4:30 p.m., which will be broadcast live.
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Sendai High Court rejects lawsuit filed by residents seeking suspension of operation of Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2
2024-11-27 16:10:00
In a lawsuit filed by local residents seeking an injunction to halt operations at Tohoku Electric Power Co.'s Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Miyagi Prefecture, claiming that "there are flaws in the evacuation plan prepared by the local government in preparation for a major accident," the Sendai High Court, the second instance instance, dismissed the lawsuit, following its first instance instance, stating that "there has been no evidence of a specific risk of an event occurring that cannot be dealt with by the evacuation plan."
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Hyogo Kakogawa: 45-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of murder in case of murder of girl 17 years ago
2024-11-27 16:02:00
On the 27th, police arrested a 45-year-old suspect on suspicion of murder in connection with the case of a second-grade elementary school girl who was stabbed to death with a knife in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, 17 years ago in 2007.
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Emperor and Empress pay their respects at the grave of Princess Mikasa Yuriko at Toshimaoka Cemetery
2024-11-27 15:55:00
On the 27th, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo and paid their respects at the grave where the remains of Princess Yuriko of Mikasa are laid to rest.
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' special committee on NTT Law compiles its final report
2024-11-27 15:12:00
A special committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications that is discussing the NTT Act has compiled a final report that recommends that fixed-line telephones using mobile phone networks be included in the nationwide uniform telephone service, and that the conditions currently imposed on NTT as a provider should be reviewed.
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Government exchanges views at NSC ministerial meeting on introduction of "active cyber defense"
2024-11-27 15:08:00
The government held a meeting of National Security Council (NSC) ministers to exchange opinions on the introduction of "active cyber defense" to prevent cyber attacks. The government plans to accelerate the review process so that the necessary bill can be submitted to the Diet as soon as possible.
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[Live] Hyogo Governor Saito's regular press conference. Lawyers will be present at the press conference from 16:30.
2024-11-27 15:00:00
Regarding the content posted on a website by the representative of a PR company regarding the social media operations of Governor Saito, who was re-elected in the Hyogo Prefectural Gubernatorial Election, which has been criticized as violating the Public Offices Election Act, Governor Saito's lawyer will hold a press conference at 4:30 pm on the 27th to explain the facts. Governor Saito will hold a regular press conference at 3 pm. It will be broadcast live.
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Real estate company president indicted for installing Harumi Flag lockboxes without permission
2024-11-27 14:58:00
The president of a real estate company was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the minor offenses law for installing a key box without permission on the sidewalk fence of "Harumi Flag," a complex of apartment buildings that was renovated from the Tokyo Olympic athletes' village. The president reportedly stated that the key box contained keys to properties owned by the company, and that the purpose was to "guide guests who came to view the properties smoothly."
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One of the seismic intensity meters in Hakui, Ishikawa has not been restored since New Year's Day and seismic intensity cannot be observed.
2024-11-27 14:55:00
On the night of the 26th, an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 5-low was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture, but the seismic intensity was not announced in Hakui City because one of the seismic intensity meters had not been restored since the New Year's Day earthquake. The meteorological observatory said that there are other seismic intensity meters and that "there are no major problems."
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Influenza epidemic in Kanto region: thorough measures against infectious diseases required
2024-11-27 14:53:00
Influenza season has begun in the Kanto region's one metropolis and six prefectures, and local governments are calling for thorough infection prevention measures, such as hand washing and wearing masks.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to tighten business checks for medical institutions
2024-11-27 14:50:00
As the number of "general incorporated association" clinics, which allow businesses from other industries to enter the market, is rapidly increasing in fields such as cosmetic medicine, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to take a more rigorous approach to checking the management and business operations of clinics, including requiring them to submit the same documents as medical corporations when opening.
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Sendai High Court rejects lawsuit filed by residents seeking suspension of operation of Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2
2024-11-27 14:44:00
In a lawsuit filed by local residents seeking to halt operations at Tohoku Electric Power Co.'s Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Miyagi Prefecture, claiming that there were flaws in the evacuation plan prepared by the local government in preparation for a major accident, the Sendai High Court, in its second instance, dismissed the residents' lawsuit, following on from the first instance.
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Chiba JR express train stops at Sakura Station after going 250m past its designated stop position
2024-11-27 14:43:00
On the morning of the 27th, a JR express train heading from Narita Airport to Shinjuku stopped at Sakura Station in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture, about 250 meters past the designated stop. The driver said that he had "mistakenly thought that this was a passing station."
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Deadline for catch-up vaccinations to be extended for vaccines to prevent cervical cancer, etc.
2024-11-27 14:05:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to conditionally extend the deadline until next year for "catch-up vaccinations" for people who missed the opportunity to receive the vaccine to prevent cervical cancer and other conditions, as there is a possibility that some people will not be able to complete their vaccinations within the deadline this fiscal year due to a vaccine supply shortage.
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Hyogo Governor Saito's lawyer to hold press conference in the evening over PR company's posts
2024-11-27 13:09:00
In response to allegations that the social media activities of Governor Saito's campaign team, who was re-elected in the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election, may have violated the Public Offices Election Act regarding content posted on a website by the head of a PR company, Governor Saito's lawyer will hold a press conference at 4:30 p.m. on the 27th to explain the facts of the matter.
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A bear enters warehouse in Yokote, Akita, police block entrance and keep watch
2024-11-27 12:51:00
On the morning of the 27th, a bear entered a warehouse in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, and police and others have closed the shutters and blocked the entrances and are remaining on alert.
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Company president and four others arrested for allegedly destroying roof, exposing debris and forcing renovation contract
2024-11-27 12:36:00
The president of a Yokohama-based renovation company and four others were arrested for allegedly trying to defraud construction companies by lying and telling people that their roofs were peeling off. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that they climbed onto roofs under the pretense of a free inspection, broke parts of them, and showed the pieces to pressure people into signing contracts.
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Two arrested on suspicion of plotting robbery after sending note to stranger asking for help with robbery
2024-11-27 12:33:00
Two suspects were arrested for attempting to carry out a robbery by handing a note with a crime plan to a stranger, asking "Is there anyone who would like to rob with me?" The note contained detailed information about the layout of the target house and the location of the safe, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating how the information was obtained.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Residents express concern after magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Noto region overnight
2024-11-27 12:31:00
On the night of the 26th, an earthquake measuring lower 5 on the Richter scale was observed in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and other areas, and one night after that, voices of concern were heard from victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
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JAL Group companies to implement quarantine inspections to streamline agricultural export procedures
2024-11-27 12:25:00
As demand for Japanese agricultural products increases overseas, in an effort to streamline export procedures, quarantine inspections of vegetables and other products at a market adjacent to Narita Airport, which had previously been carried out by government agencies, will now be carried out by a Japan Airlines group company from December.
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Hyogo Kakogawa: 45-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of murder in case of murder of girl 17 years ago
2024-11-27 12:20:00
On the 27th, police arrested a 45-year-old suspect on suspicion of murder in connection with the case of a second-grade elementary school girl who was stabbed to death with a knife in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, 17 years ago in 2007.
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Extremely unstable atmosphere over the Sea of Japan region through tomorrow; storm alert for northern Kyushu
2024-11-27 12:18:00
Due to the influence of low pressure systems, atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable through the 28th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side from western Japan to northern Japan. People should be on the lookout for sudden heavy rain and lightning strikes, as well as strong winds in northern Kyushu.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Residents express concern after magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Noto region overnight
2024-11-27 12:04:00
On the night of the 26th, an earthquake measuring lower 5 on the Richter scale was observed in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and other areas, and one night after that, voices of concern were heard from victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
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Shizuoka District Public Prosecutor's Office Chief Prosecutor apologizes to Iwao Hakamada, whose case was found not guilty in retrial
2024-11-27 12:00:00
Following the acquittal of Iwao Hakamada (88) in a retrial of the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago, Prosecutor General Hideo Yamada of the Shizuoka District Public Prosecutors Office visited Hakamada's home in Hamamatsu City on the morning of the 27th and apologized to him, saying, "Since I have accepted the not guilty verdict, I have no intention of saying that Hakamada is the culprit of the crime."
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Drugstore shoplifters bring goods to Vietnam, domestic bases searched
2024-11-27 11:57:00
It has been discovered that cosmetics and other items stolen in large quantities from drug stores are suspected to have been sent to multiple locations across the country before being brought into Vietnam, and the Metropolitan Police Department and others are conducting simultaneous searches of the locations of the Vietnamese group. It is believed that a leader in Vietnam was giving instructions to the perpetrators he had gathered on social media, and they are working to uncover the distribution route of the stolen goods.
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Sapporo Susukino building fire: Man in critical condition may have set fire to store
2024-11-27 11:52:00
On the 26th, a fire broke out in a building in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo, injuring four people. Police interviewed people involved in the fire and learned that a man in his 40s who is unconscious and in critical condition is suspected of setting the fire inside the store. There is also information that a gasoline-like liquid was sprayed, and the police are investigating the details of how the fire started.
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Hyogo Kakogawa: 45-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of murder in case of murder of girl 17 years ago
2024-11-27 10:58:00
On the 27th, police arrested a 45-year-old suspect on suspicion of murder in connection with the case of a second-grade elementary school girl who was stabbed to death with a knife in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, 17 years ago in 2007.
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Requirements for social welfare commissioners to be reviewed; what can be done to secure workers?
2024-11-27 07:13:00
In order to secure more people to serve as welfare commissioners, who look after the elderly, a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare study group has put together a proposal to revise the current requirement that welfare commissioners be local residents, so that they can continue serving as welfare commissioners even if they move during their term.
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Beware of sudden heavy rain and lightning on the Japan Sea coast. Be on alert for strong winds in northern Kyushu and other areas.
2024-11-27 06:56:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, the atmospheric conditions in eastern and northern Japan are very unstable, causing strong winds and rain. On the 27th, be careful of sudden heavy rain and lightning, especially on the Sea of Japan side, and be on guard against strong winds in northern Kyushu.
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Governor Yoshimura and others promote Osaka-Kansai Expo in Paris ahead of the event, with Ukraine also participating
2024-11-27 06:08:00
Ahead of next year's Osaka-Kansai Expo, Osaka Governor Yoshimura and others attended the general assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) held in France to promote the event and announce that Ukraine will participate in the Expo.
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Sapporo Susukino building fire started at a girls bar on the second floor, arson suspected
2024-11-27 05:40:00
On the 26th, a fire broke out in a building in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo, injuring four people. Interviews with the police and fire department revealed that the fire is believed to have started at a restaurant on the second floor that was open for business. According to sources, there is also information that a liquid similar to gasoline was sprayed, so the police are investigating the possibility that it may have been arson.
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Sendai High Court rules on 27th on lawsuit halting operation of Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2
2024-11-27 05:37:00
On the 27th, the Sendai High Court will hand down a ruling on the second instance of a lawsuit filed by residents in the vicinity of Tohoku Electric Power's Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Miyagi Prefecture, who are seeking an injunction against operation, alleging that "the evacuation plan prepared by the local government in preparation for a serious accident is flawed." The first instance dismissed the lawsuit without making any judgment on the content of the evacuation plan, so the High Court's ruling is attracting attention.
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Approximately 10 kilograms of ceiling peeled off and fell at elementary school in Adachi Ward, Tokyo
2024-11-27 05:15:00
On the 20th of this month, a plasterboard ceiling weighing approximately 10 kilograms peeled off and fell from a classroom at an elementary school in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. No one was injured as it happened before classes had even started, but it has been discovered that there is a risk of ceilings falling at five other elementary and junior high schools, and the ward is speeding up work to remove the ceilings and other parts of the classroom.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or lower hits Noto region
2024-11-27 03:53:00
On the night of the 26th, an earthquake occurred off the west coast of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking of a seismic intensity of 5-low was observed in Wajima City and other areas. Nearly a year has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, but experts point out that "there is a possibility that seismic activity will increase near the epicenter of this earthquake, so caution is required."
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Hokuriku Shinkansen to resume operation between Toyama and Kanazawa, normal operation to resume from first train on 27th
2024-11-27 03:39:00
Services on the Hokuriku Shinkansen were suspended on both lines between Kanazawa Station and Toyama Station to check for damage to the tracks and other equipment due to the earthquake, but resumed around 2:30 a.m. on the 27th.
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Six kindergarten children attacked by wild boar, one seriously injured, Himeji
2024-11-27 02:52:00
On the 26th, six people, including two kindergarteners, were attacked by a wild boar in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, and one of the children, a three-year-old boy, sustained serious injuries, including a broken left arm. The wild boar that is believed to have attacked the six people was later exterminated.
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Suspect serving time in prison for murder of girl 17 years ago to be re-arrested
2024-11-27 00:29:00
A 45-year-old suspect arrested for seriously injuring an elementary school girl in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture, admitted to involvement in the stabbing and murder of a second-grade girl in Kakogawa City 17 years ago in 2007, according to an interview with an investigator. Police plan to re-arrest him on suspicion of murder on the 27th.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service resumed between Shin-Fuji and Shizuoka stations
2024-11-27 00:13:00
According to JR Central, due to the rain, services on the Tokaido Shinkansen were suspended on both lines between Shin-Fuji Station and Shizuoka Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, but resumed just before midnight on the 27th.
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