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Akita Prefecture: Siberian cat "Mir" gifted by President Putin dies

2024-12-03 21:31:00
On the 3rd, Akita Prefecture announced that Mir, a Siberian cat given to Governor Satake by Russian President Putin in 2013, had died of illness.

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The FSA recommends that Nagano-based construction company Yamaura be ordered to pay a fine

2024-12-03 21:29:00
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission has recommended to the Financial Services Agency that Yamaura, a Nagano-based construction company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market, pay a penalty of 18 million yen for making false statements in its securities reports. A former employee of Yamaura was indicted on charges of embezzling funds from a subsidiary's account, and it is said that this former employee repeatedly engaged in improper accounting practices to prevent the crime from being discovered.

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Fukuoka District Public Prosecutors Office drops charges against 56-year-old man believed to be a member of "JP Dragon"

2024-12-03 21:01:00
The Fukuoka District Public Prosecutors Office has decided not to indict a 56-year-old man who was arrested by the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters for allegedly being a member of the Philippines-based crime group "JP Dragon" and for his involvement in specialized fraud. The reason given was that "all circumstances were taken into consideration."

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Hokkaido: A series of accidents involving dump trucks losing tires while driving

2024-12-03 20:58:00
On the 3rd, there were a series of accidents in which tires came off dump trucks while driving in Yakumo Town and Hakodate City in southern Hokkaido. Since this is a time of year when accidents involving winter tires that have been replaced are more likely to occur, the police are urging drivers to be careful, such as by re-tightening the nuts after driving a certain distance.

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Russian military submarine sails between Yonaguni Island and Iriomote Island in temporary contiguous zone

2024-12-03 20:48:00
On the 3rd, the Ministry of Defense announced that a Russian military submarine had sailed between Yonaguni Island and Iriomote Island in Okinawa Prefecture, temporarily entering the contiguous zone. This was the first time that a Russian military submarine had been confirmed to have sailed through this area, and the Ministry of Defense is continuing to monitor and be vigilant.

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Social welfare corporation president arrested on suspicion of accepting 30 million yen in bribes over facility construction

2024-12-03 20:32:00
The chairman of a social welfare corporation that runs a special nursing home for the elderly in Saitama Prefecture has been arrested on suspicion of bribery under the Social Welfare Act for allegedly receiving more than 30 million yen in cash from the company in return for selecting a Kawaguchi City company as the design contractor for the facility's construction.

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JR Joban Line, Utsunomiya Line, and Takasaki Line resume operations

2024-12-03 20:17:00
JR Joban Line Rapid Trains, Joban Line, Utsunomiya Line, and Takasaki Line services were suspended from just after 5:00 p.m. on the 3rd due to a personal injury accident that occurred between Nippori Station and Ueno Station, but resumed service around 8:00 p.m.

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NHK to establish subsidiary to maintain broadcasting network; private broadcasters also to invest

2024-12-03 20:14:00
In order to maintain the broadcasting networks of NHK and private broadcasters, NHK has decided to establish a subsidiary to jointly maintain and utilize the relay stations owned by each company.

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Hokkaido captured over 1,800 brown bears last year, 1.9 times the number captured in the previous fiscal year, the highest number ever.

2024-12-03 19:37:00
The number of brown bears captured in Hokkaido last year was a record high of over 1,800. The Hokkaido government believes that an increase in the population and a poor acorn harvest in the mountains have led to an increase in bears appearing in human settlements, which has led to an increase in captures.

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Nomura Securities holds press conference to apologize following ex-employee incident, voluntarily gives up executive compensation

2024-12-03 19:33:00
Following the indictment of a former employee of Nomura Securities on charges of attempted murder and robbery and arson, the company announced that 10 of its executives would voluntarily give up their executive compensation to clarify responsibility. President Kentaro Okuda apologized at a press conference, saying, "This is something that should never happen to a financial institution, and we take it very seriously," but said he was not considering resigning.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government overhauls subsidy system for under-18s reveals 318 million yen in overpayments

2024-12-03 19:24:00
An investigation by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government into the "018 Support" program, which provides 5,000 yen per month to people under the age of 18 in Tokyo, has revealed that a total of 318 million yen was overpaid, after a payment error occurred. The government is continuing to ask recipients to return the money.

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Christmas gift trends, budgets, and popular toy presentations

2024-12-03 19:05:00
A presentation of toys for the Christmas season that are attracting attention this year was held in Tokyo on December 3rd. There were toys equipped with AI, toys with communication functions, and the latest versions of toys that were hits during the Showa and Heisei eras. Children's requests, the impact of rising prices, and the worries of Santa Claus seem to never end every year.

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Ishikawa Noto Peninsula earthquake victim plays piano at elementary school, interacts with students

2024-12-03 18:58:00
A woman in her 80s who had been practicing piano at an elementary school in Kanazawa City, where she evacuated after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, performed at the school and interacted with the children before returning to her hometown of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Sapporo District Court orders prefecture to pay damages: "Removing suspect's notebook violates right to remain silent"

2024-12-03 18:55:00
In a lawsuit filed by a woman in Hokkaido Prefecture after being interrogated by police, the Sapporo District Court ruled that the removal of the notebook in which she had written down her findings was illegal, and ordered the prefectural government to pay a total of 250,000 yen, ruling that the removal of the notebook violated her right to speak to a lawyer and her right to remain silent.

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Chiba Kominato Railway Bus to raise fares on all routes from March next year, the first increase since 1997

2024-12-03 18:27:00
Kominato Railway Bus, which operates route buses in Chiba City and other areas, has announced plans to raise fares for the first time in 28 years from March 2025 in response to a shortage of drivers and rising fuel costs.

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New arrest in Saitama Tokorozawa illegal part-time job robbery case - Fund manager?

2024-12-03 18:20:00
In a robbery and assault case in October this year in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, a group of four people working illegal part-time jobs broke into a house and committed a robbery and assault. A woman in her 20s who is believed to have been the "fund manager" who received cash from the perpetrators and transferred the rewards was arrested. She is said to be denying the charges during questioning.

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[Details] Nomura Securities President and others hold press conference following indictment of former employee

2024-12-03 18:03:00
Following the incident in which a Nomura Securities employee was indicted on charges of attempted murder and robbery and arson, Nomura Securities President Kentaro Okuda and other senior executives held a press conference at 4:00 p.m. on the 3rd.

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METI's Basic Energy Plan "Power Source Mix with Multiple Scenarios"

2024-12-03 18:02:00
As the review of the Basic Energy Plan reaches its final stage, the future power source mix, which has become a focal point, was discussed at a national council on the 3rd. During the discussion, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry presented its idea of ​​creating a power source mix under multiple scenarios depending on the progress of technological innovation related to decarbonization.

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JR Joban Line, Utsunomiya Line, and Takasaki Line services suspended

2024-12-03 17:54:00
Due to a fatal accident that occurred between Nippori Station and Ueno Station just after 5:00 PM, JR Joban Line rapid trains are suspended on both lines between Shinagawa Station in Tokyo and Toride Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. As a result, JR Joban Line services are also suspended on both lines between Shinagawa Station and Tsuchiura Station in Ibaraki Prefecture, JR Utsunomiya Line services are suspended on both lines between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station in Tochigi Prefecture, and JR Takasaki Line services are suspended on both lines between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station in Gunma Prefecture. Services are expected to resume around 6:20 PM.

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On the 83rd anniversary of the start of the Pacific War, air raid victims call for "legislation to provide relief."

2024-12-03 17:41:00
With the 83rd anniversary of the outbreak of the Pacific War approaching on the 8th of this month, groups representing air raid victims who are not eligible for government compensation held a rally and called for the immediate enactment of legislation to provide relief.

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We'll be answering your questions about the transition to My Number health insurance cards!

2024-12-03 17:24:00
Starting this week, new issuance of health insurance cards will be suspended, and we will move to a system based on My Number health insurance cards. I (the reporter) have been covering this topic for two months, and when I explained it on NHK's news and information program "Newsoon" last week, I received a lot of feedback from viewers. So this time, I will answer your questions and inquiries by interviewing medical professionals, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the Digital Agency, and others!

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The Metal Workers' Union is demanding a wage increase of more than 12,000 yen per month, equivalent to the base pay increase

2024-12-03 17:23:00
The Japan Metal Workers' Union, which is made up of industry-specific labor unions such as those in the automobile and electrical equipment industries, has decided to demand a monthly wage increase of at least 12,000 yen as a base pay increase in next year's spring labor offensive. This is the highest level since the current demand began, and is aimed at securing and retaining human resources.

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Tokyo Governor Koike: "To promote women's participation in the workforce, we will introduce three-day workweeks and partial leave"

2024-12-03 17:14:00
As the regular session of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly began, Governor Koike expressed her intention to undertake work style reforms such as introducing a three-day weekend using flextime from next year in order to further promote women's participation in the workforce.

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[Live Streaming] Nomura Securities President and others hold press conference following case in which former employee was indicted

2024-12-03 17:13:00
Following the incident in which a Nomura Securities employee was indicted on charges of attempted murder and robbery and arson, Nomura Securities President Kentaro Okuda and other senior executives will be holding a press conference at 4:00 p.m. on the 3rd.

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Ehime Matsuyama: Shell-like object has low chance of exploding

2024-12-03 17:10:00
Early on the morning of the 3rd, a shell-like object caught in the net of a fishing boat off the coast of Matsuyama City was found to be a shell from the former navy after being examined by the Self-Defense Forces, and it was determined that the possibility of it exploding was low. Navigation was temporarily banned around the port in Matsuyama City where the fishing boat was anchored, but this was lifted just after 3pm.

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Former junior high school principal sexually assaults student, prosecutors seek 10-year prison sentence, Tokyo

2024-12-03 17:04:00
In a trial where a former junior high school principal is accused of sexually assaulting and injuring a female student 14 years ago, the prosecution sought a 10-year prison sentence, claiming that the principal "took advantage of the overwhelming hierarchical relationship to inflict severe pain on the student."

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Suspect arrested for firing air gun at elementary school student in Saitama has been warned by police before

2024-12-03 16:52:00
A suspect in his 50s who was arrested for shooting an air gun at an elementary school student in a residential area of ​​Saitama Prefecture had previously been warned by the police about how to handle air guns, according to an interview with a person involved in the investigation. The police believe that he continued to shoot air guns on a daily basis even after being warned.

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Utsunomiya bustles with activity as Christmas market takes place

2024-12-03 16:24:00
Ahead of Christmas, a Christmas market is held in the center of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, and is bustling with people returning home from work and students on their way home from school.

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[Live Streaming] Nomura Securities President and others hold press conference following case in which former employee was indicted

2024-12-03 16:10:00
Following the indictment of a former employee of Nomura Securities on charges of attempted murder and robbery and arson, Nomura Securities announced that President Kentaro Okuda and other executives will hold a press conference at 4pm on the 3rd. They are expected to explain future responses and the responsibilities of the management team.

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Tokyo metropolitan area requests increased support from national government to maintain bus routes

2024-12-03 15:28:00
In response to the problem of a series of reductions and cancellations of bus routes in various areas, one prefecture and three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area have jointly requested the national government to expand support for operators.

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Nomura Securities president and others to hold press conference following attempted robbery and murder incident involving former employee

2024-12-03 13:55:00
Following the indictment of a former employee of Nomura Securities on charges of attempted murder and robbery and arson, Nomura Securities announced that President Kentaro Okuda and other executives will hold a press conference at 4pm on the 3rd. They are expected to explain future responses and the responsibilities of the management team.

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Noto Peninsula earthquake: "Tsunami in various parts of Toyama Bay may have been caused by undersea slope collapse" - Japan Coast Guard

2024-12-03 13:53:00
It is known that the Noto Peninsula earthquake caused a tsunami to reach the coast of Toyama Bay, far from the epicenter, in a short time, causing part of the undersea slope off the coast of Toyama City to collapse. Further investigation by the Japan Coast Guard confirmed collapses on the seabed off the coast of Takaoka City, and it is highly likely that these collapses caused the tsunami in various parts of Toyama Bay.

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Government approves basic plan to promote "new view of dementia" initiative

2024-12-03 13:23:00
As the number of people with dementia increases due to the aging population, the government decided at a cabinet meeting on the 3rd on a basic plan to promote efforts based on a "new view of dementia" to create a society in which people can live with hope even if they have dementia.

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Kabukicho store manager arrested for scamming customers via dating app

2024-12-03 12:39:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has arrested the manager of a restaurant in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, in connection with a case in which employees are suspected of repeatedly luring men they met on a dating app into their establishments and ripping them off.

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A 43-year-old suspect was arrested for breaking into an apartment in Adachi Ward, Tokyo and stealing.

2024-12-03 12:38:00
A 43-year-old demolition worker was arrested in September this year for breaking into an apartment in Tokyo's Adachi Ward and stealing cash. Since September, there have been 15 similar cases of theft in Adachi Ward between late night and early morning, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether they are related.

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12 people arrested for unauthorized transfer of rare strawberry seedlings on flea market site

2024-12-03 12:35:00
A total of 12 people have been arrested on suspicion of violating the Seed and Seedlings Act, among other things, for allegedly selling seedlings of a rare variety of strawberry developed by a national research institute on an internet flea market site without authorization.

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Akita: Report of a bear-like animal sighting near a supermarket where bears have been lurking

2024-12-03 12:33:00
On the night of the 2nd, a new bear-like animal was spotted near a supermarket in Akita City where a bear had been present until December 2nd. There is also an elementary school nearby, so police are on alert, patrolling during school hours.

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Government approves basic plan to promote "new view of dementia" initiative

2024-12-03 11:50:00
As the number of people with dementia increases due to the aging population, the government decided at a cabinet meeting on the 3rd on a basic plan to promote efforts based on a "new view of dementia" to create a society in which people can live with hope even if they have dementia.

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Ehime Matsuyama fishing boat's net hit by cannonball? Navigation prohibited within 50m radius of Mitsuhama Port

2024-12-03 11:31:00
Early on the morning of the 3rd, a shell-shaped object was found caught in the net of a fishing boat off the coast of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. The fishing boat was moved to a port in Matsuyama City, and the Japan Coast Guard has prohibited navigation within a 50-meter radius of the boat.

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Prince and Princess Akishino depart for official visit to Türkiye to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations

2024-12-03 10:48:00
Prince and Princess Akishino departed from Haneda Airport on the 3rd on a government plane for an official visit to Turkey, which is marking the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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North Korea to hold important meeting later this month, attention focused on mention of relations with the US and Russia

2024-12-03 10:13:00
North Korea has announced that it will hold an important meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea later this month to decide on next year's policy direction, and attention is focused on what will be mentioned regarding relations with the incoming Trump administration in the United States and Russia.

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What are each country's obligations in combating climate change? Hearings begin at the International Court of Justice

2024-12-03 06:30:00
Public hearings have begun at the International Court of Justice to compile a view based on international law on what obligations each country has in terms of climate change countermeasures. Based on the opinions of each country, an advisory opinion is expected to be issued as early as next year, and the United Nations hopes that this will help support countermeasures.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare approves manufacturing and sales of new ALS drug; expected to be the first treatment in Japan

2024-12-03 05:09:00
A new drug for some patients with ALS, an incurable disease that gradually causes the muscles in the entire body to stop moving, has been approved for manufacture and sale by a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare expert committee. It is expected to be officially approved by the government in the future, and will be the first drug in Japan that targets the root cause of ALS.

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