Social News(2024/12/01)
Chairman proposes sending consensus to international treaty on plastics as discussions continue
2024-12-01 22:47:00
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, which was held in Busan, South Korea to compile a draft of the first international treaty to prevent environmental pollution by plastics, reached its scheduled final day on the 1st. The gap in opinions among countries could not be bridged on the focal point of whether to set a global reduction target for plastic production, and at the general meeting held on the night of the 1st, the chair proposed to postpone the agreement in this negotiation, and discussions are continuing.
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International treaty on plastics: Future uncertain as consensus considered
2024-12-01 21:56:00
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, which is being held in Busan, South Korea to draft the first international treaty to prevent environmental pollution by plastics, is approaching its final day on the 1st. There remains a large gap of opinion on the focal point of whether to set a global reduction target for production, and according to those involved in the negotiations, the future is unclear, with some considering postponing an agreement in this negotiation.
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Osaka Kaizuka: Three suspects arrested for kidnapping and confining a man in a car
2024-12-01 21:54:00
In the case where a 26-year-old man was found dead on a reef in Kaizuka City, Osaka last month with both ankles and other parts of his body bound with tape, police have arrested three suspects, including a 26-year-old man, for kidnapping the man in a car and confining him in Osaka City. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death is still ongoing.
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Nagano: Some clinics and other facilities are confused by the introduction of the Minority Health Insurance Card
2024-12-01 20:54:00
The issuance of new health insurance cards will be suspended from December 2nd. At chiropractic clinics and other treatment facilities, the use of My Number health insurance cards is on the rise, but there are many difficulties in introducing the system, and there are voices of confusion.
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Bear spotted in supermarket's back yard in Akita, trap set to capture
2024-12-01 20:25:00
The bear that entered a supermarket in Akita City on November 30th and attacked a male employee has yet to be captured. The bear was confirmed to be in the back yard of the store, and police and others have decided to try to capture it with a trap.
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Fire at Senator Inoguchi's home: Fire in reception room? No criminal element
2024-12-01 19:40:00
According to an investigation into the fire that burned down the apartment of Liberal Democratic Party Senator Kuniko Inoguchi in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, killing two people, the fire is believed to have started in the reception room. The cause of the fire has not been identified, but it is not suspected to be a crime and there is a possibility that it was an electrical fire.
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Bear spotted in supermarket's back yard in Akita, trap set to capture
2024-12-01 19:10:00
According to the Akita Prefectural Police Headquarters, the bear, which had been staying at a supermarket in Akita City, was spotted by police officers in the back yard of the store at around 5:30 pm. The police will set up a trap to try to capture the bear.
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International treaty on plastics: unclear whether agreement will be reached
2024-12-01 18:58:00
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, which is currently being held in Busan, South Korea, to draft the first international treaty to prevent environmental pollution by plastics, reached its final day on the 1st, and the chairman presented a new draft text. The focal point of the issue is whether to set a global reduction target for production, but there remains a large gap in opinion, making it unclear whether an agreement can be reached.
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Nagano: Some clinics and other facilities are confused by the introduction of the Minority Health Insurance Card
2024-12-01 18:48:00
The issuance of new health insurance cards will be suspended from December 2nd. At chiropractic clinics and other treatment facilities, the use of My Number health insurance cards is on the rise, but there are many difficulties in introducing the system, and there are voices of confusion.
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Bears in Akita supermarket nowhere to be seen, likely in the back yard
2024-12-01 18:28:00
On November 30th, a bear entered a supermarket in Akita City and attacked a male employee, but has yet to be captured. When police and others checked the sales floor with a drone, they could not find the bear, so they decided to try to capture it with a trap, assuming it was most likely in the back yard.
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Iwao Hakamada meets with former judge who approved his release 10 years ago for the first time since his acquittal
2024-12-01 17:49:00
On the 1st, Iwao Hakamada, who was found not guilty in a retrial, attended a report meeting held in his hometown of Hamamatsu City, and met for the first time since his acquittal with the former judge who had approved his release 10 years ago.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's car crashes into police car, no one injured, including the Prime Minister, Tottori
2024-12-01 17:34:00
On the morning of the 1st, the car carrying Prime Minister Ishiba crashed into the leading police car on a prefectural road in Tottori City. According to the police, no one was injured in the accident, including Prime Minister Ishiba.
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80 years since the first suicide attack was carried out, special exhibition on man who ordered it held in Kasama, Ibaraki
2024-12-01 17:20:00
This year marks 80 years since the first kamikaze attacks, in which the Imperial Japanese Army rammed planes into the enemy during the Pacific War. A special exhibition on the man who ordered the attacks is being held in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, where the base from which many kamikaze pilots were dispatched was located.
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Information session held for disaster victims as they move into temporary housing in Otani Town, Suzu, Ishikawa from December 2nd
2024-12-01 16:34:00
Temporary housing constructed in Otani Town, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture following the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January this year was delayed due to heavy rains, but residents will be able to move in from December 2nd, and an information session for victims was held on December 1st.
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Osaka: Santa costumed people parade through the streets to give presents to children battling illness
2024-12-01 16:31:00
A charity event was held in Osaka City where people paraded through the streets dressed as Santa Claus, with a portion of the participation fee going towards donating Christmas presents to children battling illnesses.
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Former islanders march through Tokyo calling for early resolution of Northern Territories issue
2024-12-01 16:09:00
With exchange programs with the Four Northern Islands being postponed due to the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, former islanders and others marched through Tokyo on the 1st, calling for an early resolution of the territorial issue.
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Former Tsukiji Market site opens to the public for the first time at event to raise awareness of redevelopment project
2024-12-01 15:30:00
The former site of Tsukiji Market in Tokyo was opened to the public for the first time, and an event was held to let people know about the area and the redevelopment project.
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Noto Peninsula earthquake: Damage to homes confirmed: 28% reinvestigation in six cities and towns in the Noto region
2024-12-01 14:22:00
Since the Noto Peninsula earthquake 11 months ago, damage assessment surveys of homes have been underway in the affected areas. These surveys are essential for issuing "disaster damage certificates" that are necessary for victims to receive public assistance and rebuild their lives, but it has been discovered that re-surveys have been conducted in over 28% of the six cities and towns in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Agency for Cultural Affairs to build new system to detect "pirated sites" using AI
2024-12-01 13:57:00
In order to prevent damage caused by "pirate sites" that post Japanese manga and anime online without permission, the Agency for Cultural Affairs has decided to aim to build a new countermeasure system that uses AI to detect images and other content posted on such sites.
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Forced eviction of homeless people from Osaka day laborer support facility site
2024-12-01 13:35:00
On the morning of the 1st, the Osaka District Court began enforcement actions to evict homeless people remaining on the grounds of a support facility for day laborers in Nishinari Ward, Osaka, which has been closed due to reconstruction due to aging.
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Applications now open for "NHK Year-End Mutual Aid/Overseas Mutual Aid"
2024-12-01 13:28:00
Applications for the "NHK Year-End Mutual Aid/Overseas Mutual Aid" program began on December 1st at broadcasting stations around the country.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's car hits car carrying security personnel; Prime Minister uninjured
2024-12-01 12:21:00
On the morning of December 1st, in Tottori City, the car carrying Prime Minister Ishiba collided with a car carrying a security guard in front of him. Prime Minister Ishiba was not injured.
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Bear still not apprehended at supermarket in Akita City, drone to be used to check inside store
2024-12-01 12:12:00
The bear that entered a supermarket in Akita City on the 30th of last month and attacked a male employee has not yet been captured. The bear is believed to still be in the store, and the police and city are planning to fly drones into the store to confirm its location.
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Fire at Senator Inoguchi's home: Fire in reception room? Electrical fire, no crime involved?
2024-12-01 11:54:00
According to an investigation into the fire that burned down the apartment of Liberal Democratic Party Senator Kuniko Inoguchi in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, killing two people, the fire is believed to have started in the reception room. The cause of the fire has not been identified, but it is not suspected to be a crime and there is a possibility that it was an electrical fire.
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Volunteers clean up fallen leaves at Okayama Korakuen, one of Japan's three most famous gardens
2024-12-01 11:33:00
Volunteers conducted a mass cleanup of fallen leaves at Korakuen in Okayama City, one of Japan's three most famous gardens.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's car hits car carrying security personnel; Prime Minister not believed to be injured
2024-12-01 11:23:00
According to the Prime Minister's Office, on the morning of December 1st, in Tottori City, the car carrying Prime Minister Ishiba collided with a car carrying security personnel in front of him. After stopping the car for a few minutes to check the situation, it was determined that Prime Minister Ishiba was not injured, and the motorcade headed to Tottori Airport as scheduled.
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Suspect arrested for defrauding construction costs of 550,000 yen by lying about "water leaks"
2024-12-01 10:37:00
A 38-year-old suspect was arrested for visiting the home of an elderly person living in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, and lying to him, saying things such as "The water pipes are old and leaking," and then defrauding him of 550,000 yen in construction fees.
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Odakyu Odawara Line: Service suspended on both lines between Isehara and Hadano stations
2024-12-01 08:01:00
Due to a fatal accident, the Odakyu Odawara Line has suspended operations on both lines between Isehara Station and Hadano Station in Kanagawa Prefecture since around 7:34 a.m. on the 1st. Operations are expected to resume around 9:30 a.m.
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Noto hit by earthquake and heavy rains: Snow removal difficult this winter, risk of villages being isolated
2024-12-01 07:44:00
December 1st marks 11 months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. It has been discovered that there are multiple roads in Ishikawa Prefecture that were damaged by the earthquake and heavy rains, including over 40 in Wajima City, where heavy machinery cannot pass through, making snow removal difficult. With the snowy season approaching, local governments are rushing to restore roads, but there is also concern that this could affect the lives of residents, and so they are considering how to respond.
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Bears still inside supermarket in Akita City - Traps set up to keep watch
2024-12-01 07:22:00
On the morning of November 30th, a bear entered a supermarket in Akita City and attacked a male employee, injuring his head. The bear is believed to be still in the store, so the police and city government have set up traps to capture it and are keeping a watchful eye.
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Princess Aiko turns 23 today
2024-12-01 06:49:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, celebrated her 23rd birthday on December 1st.
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Noto hit by earthquake and heavy rains: Snow removal difficult this winter, risk of villages being isolated
2024-12-01 06:48:00
December 1st marks 11 months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. It has been discovered that there are multiple roads in Ishikawa Prefecture that were damaged by the earthquake and heavy rains, including over 40 in Wajima City, where heavy machinery cannot pass through, making snow removal difficult. With the snowy season approaching, local governments are rushing to restore roads, but there is also concern that this could affect the lives of residents, and so they are considering how to respond.
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Noto Peninsula earthquake disaster-related death toll reaches 235; measures to protect evacuees from the cold to be strengthened
2024-12-01 06:46:00
It has been 11 months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In Ishikawa Prefecture, more than 40 people are forced to live in primary evacuation shelters due to damage from the earthquake. As the number of disaster-related deaths increases to 235, local governments are planning to strengthen their efforts to protect against the cold and to monitor the area in preparation for the full-scale winter.
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"Money Doctor" FSA conducts on-site inspection to investigate favoritism at life insurance companies
2024-12-01 06:18:00
It has been revealed that the Financial Services Agency has begun an on-site inspection of an insurance agency that operates the "Money Doctor" service, which provides insurance consultations, etc. The FSA is investigating whether life insurance companies have provided agents with favorable conditions to recommend their own companies' products to customers, and is expected to clarify the actual situation by conducting on-site inspections of the agency.
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Bears still inside supermarket in Akita City - Traps set up to keep watch
2024-12-01 05:57:00
On the morning of November 30th, a bear entered a supermarket in Akita City and attacked a male employee, injuring his head. The bear is believed to be still in the store, so the police and city government have set up traps to capture it and are keeping a watchful eye.
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A house burned down in Higashiura Town, Aichi Prefecture, two bodies found: male resident and mother
2024-12-01 05:34:00
On the night of November 30th, a house in Higashiura Town, Aichi Prefecture, burned down in a fire, and two bodies were found. The two people who lived in the house, a man in his 60s and his mother in her 80s, have been unable to be contacted, and the police are working to confirm their identities and investigate the cause of the fire.
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