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Company employee arrested in Nagoya for violating cannabis cultivation law at home, which came into effect on the 12th

2024-12-12 22:00:00
A 41-year-old office worker from Nagoya City was arrested by police on suspicion of violating the Cannabis Cultivation Control Act, which came into effect on the 12th, for cultivating cannabis at home.

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Prime Minister Ishiba calls for "amendment of the Entertainment and Amusement Act" to prevent damage caused by malicious host clubs

2024-12-12 21:23:00
In response to a series of problems in which women who have used unscrupulous host clubs are forced into debt due to excessive fees, Prime Minister Ishiba met with members of the LDP's parliamentary group and expressed his intention to expedite the revision of the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act to prevent such victimization.

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Kagoshima freight train derailment accident Damage near the junction shortly after departing from station

2024-12-12 21:15:00
In the accident in which a freight train derailed at Kawauchi Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, railway accident investigators from the National Transport Safety Board conducted an on-site investigation and found damage near a junction shortly after the train left the station that is believed to have been caused by the derailment.

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Grand Master of the Imperial Household Agency expresses regret over Prince Akishino's "Imperial family members are living people" remark

2024-12-12 21:15:00
Regarding the Diet debate over how to ensure stable succession to the throne, Prince Akishino stated at a press conference that "the imperial family are living people," and pointed out that the Imperial Household Agency needed to understand the thoughts of the imperial family members who would be affected. In response, Grand Master of the Imperial Household Agency Nishimura Yasuhiko said at a regular press conference on the 12th, "That is absolutely correct, and I regret that we did not have a sufficient opportunity to hear from them."

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LDP research committee recommends change to wording of "reducing dependency on nuclear power" to prime minister

2024-12-12 20:46:00
In preparation for the government's formulation of a new Basic Energy Plan, the LDP's investigative committee has submitted a proposal to Prime Minister Ishiba. The proposal calls for amending the current plan's phrase "reducing dependence on nuclear power generation," among other things.

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Families of missing dementia patients call for stronger measures

2024-12-12 19:46:00
Regarding people with dementia who are suspected of having dementia and who leave their homes and never return, an organization made up of people with dementia and their families has submitted a request to the government, asking for more efforts and measures to be put in place to allow people with dementia to go out with peace of mind.

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Supporting victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rains in making New Year's cards Wajima, Ishikawa

2024-12-12 19:44:00
An event was held in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture to help people who lost their computers due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the heavy rains in September make New Year's cards.

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"Kanji of the Year" for 2024 announced as "Gold" at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

2024-12-12 19:41:00
The "Kanji of the Year," a single character that represents the state of affairs for the year, was announced at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, and the character "kin" (gold) was chosen. The character has two meanings: "kin" represents light, as seen in the success of Japanese athletes at the Olympics and Paralympics, and "kane" represents shadows, such as the problem of secret funds in politics.

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Yamanashi Police officer driving patrol car while drunk, dismissed and papers referred to prosecutor

2024-12-12 19:34:00
In October of this year, the Yamanashi Prefectural Police Headquarters sent papers to the prosecutor's office regarding a 62-year-old police inspector who rushed to the scene of illegal parking in Minami-bu Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, on suspicion of driving a patrol car while under the influence of alcohol, and dismissed him from his position.

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Former wife of "Kishu Don Juan" acquitted. What is the verdict on four issues?

2024-12-12 19:22:00
In a trial where a 28-year-old ex-wife was charged with murder and other crimes for allegedly giving a wealthy Wakayama company president known as "Don Juan of Kishu" stimulants to kill him, the Wakayama District Court acquitted her, saying "there remains reasonable doubt that the ex-wife committed the murder."

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Japan Fair Trade Commission approves plan to prevent recurrence of non-payment of transportation company fees

2024-12-12 19:15:00
The Fair Trade Commission is investigating a Tokyo-based housing equipment trading company for alleged violations of the Antimonopoly Act, including failure to pay overtime wages to a shipping company it had outsourced to deliver its products, and on the 12th approved a plan to prevent recurrence submitted by the trading company.

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First hearing for defendants accused of illegal part-time work, confinement, etc. at Saitama District Court

2024-12-12 19:05:00
The first hearing of two defendants accused of assaulting and assaulting a man who had become embroiled in trouble with the person who supervised him in an illegal part-time job, and then taking him around in a car, including confinement, was held at the Saitama District Court. The defendants stated, "The person who supervised the 'illegal part-time job' knew our address and name, and we were so scared that we couldn't escape."

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"Kanji of the Year" for 2024 announced as "Gold" at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

2024-12-12 18:58:00
The "Kanji of the Year," a single character that represents the state of affairs for the year, was announced at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, and the character "kin" (gold) was chosen. The character has two meanings: "kin" represents light, as seen in the success of Japanese athletes at the Olympics and Paralympics, and "kane" represents shadows, such as the problem of secret funds in politics.

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Police warn of shady part-time job of signing new smartphone contracts and then handing them over

2024-12-12 18:51:00
There have been a series of robberies and other crimes involving "illegal part-time workers," but on the Internet and social media, there are solicitations claiming that you can "legitimately receive compensation" and asking people to sign new contracts for smartphones and hand them over. Police and others are calling for caution, as there are cases where people are shown compensation and follow the instructions to sign contracts, despite the possibility of committing a crime.

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194km/h fatal accident: 8-year prison sentence for "dangerous driving" - both sides appeal

2024-12-12 18:34:00
In a trial in which a defendant, who was 19 years old at the time, was charged with dangerous driving resulting in death for causing a fatal accident while driving a car at 194 kilometers per hour on a prefectural road in Oita City three years ago, both the prosecution and the defendant appealed to the Fukuoka High Court on the 12th, dissatisfied with the 8-year prison sentence given to him.

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Hometown tax return gifts are changing, with the introduction of "point-based return gifts"

2024-12-12 18:04:00
Hometown tax donations, which saw total donations exceed 1 trillion yen in fiscal 2023, are reaching a peak in applications toward the end of the year. A major intermediary website analyzed this year's trends and found that rising prices and other factors have led to a change in trends, with daily necessities such as rice and toilet paper becoming more popular as return gifts.

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Man whose parents are members of the former Unification Church petitions family court to change name

2024-12-12 17:59:00
It has been learned that a man in his 30s whose parents are members of the former Unification Church has applied to the family court to change his name, claiming that it is painful for him to live with the name given to him by the cult.

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Steel beam falls from viaduct on Keisei Main Line in Adachi Ward, Tokyo; 'deterioration' may be the cause

2024-12-12 17:57:00
On the morning of the 12th, a steel beam approximately 11 meters long fell from an elevated bridge on the Keisei Main Line in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. No one was injured. The bolts of the metal fittings supporting the steel beam had come loose, and Keisei Electric Railway is currently investigating the exact cause.

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"Kanji of the Year" for 2024 announced as "Gold" at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

2024-12-12 17:54:00
The "Kanji of the Year," a single character that represents the state of affairs for the year, was announced at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, and the character "kin" (gold) was chosen. The character has two meanings: "kin" represents light, as seen in the success of Japanese athletes at the Olympics and Paralympics, and "kane" represents shadows, such as the problem of secret funds in politics.

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"Kanji of the Year" for 2024 announced as "Gold" at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

2024-12-12 17:09:00
The "Kanji of the Year," a single character that represents the state of affairs for the year, was announced at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, and the character "kin" (gold) was chosen. The character has two meanings: "kin" represents light, as seen in the success of Japanese athletes at the Olympics and Paralympics, and "kane" represents shadows, such as the problem of secret funds in politics.

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"Don Juan of Kishu" murder case: ex-wife found not guilty - reasons for verdict

2024-12-12 17:05:00
In a trial where a 28-year-old ex-wife was charged with murder and other crimes for allegedly giving a wealthy Wakayama company president known as "Don Juan of Kishu" stimulants to kill him, the Wakayama District Court acquitted her, saying "there remains reasonable doubt that the ex-wife committed the murder."

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Hometown tax return gifts are changing, with the introduction of "point-based return gifts"

2024-12-12 16:43:00
Hometown tax donations, which saw total donations exceed 1 trillion yen in fiscal 2023, are reaching a peak in applications toward the end of the year. A major intermediary website analyzed this year's trends and found that rising prices and other factors have led to a change in trends, with daily necessities such as rice and toilet paper becoming more popular as return gifts.

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"Kanji of the Year" for 2024 announced as "Gold" at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

2024-12-12 15:42:00
The "Kanji of the Year," a single character that represents the state of affairs for the year, was announced at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, and the character "kin" (gold) was chosen. The character has two meanings: "kin" represents light, as seen in the success of Japanese athletes at the Olympics and Paralympics, and "kane" represents shadows, such as the problem of secret funds in politics.

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Freight train derails at JR Sendai Station in Kagoshima - It will take some time for service to resume

2024-12-12 15:17:00
On the 12th, a freight train derailed at Kawauchi Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture. JR Kyushu decided to suspend operations near the scene for the entire day on the 12th, and has indicated that it will take some time to resume operations. Railway accident investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of the derailment.

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"Kanji of the Year" for 2024 announced as "Gold" at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

2024-12-12 15:08:00
The "Kanji of the Year," a single character that represents the state of affairs for the year, was announced at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, and the character "kin" (gold) was chosen. The character has two meanings: "kin" represents light, as seen in the success of Japanese athletes at the Olympics and Paralympics, and "kane" represents shadows, such as the problem of secret funds in politics.

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National Police Agency Commissioner General considers introducing "pretend employment strategy" to crack down on illegal part-time work

2024-12-12 15:00:00
Amid a rise in crimes committed through illegal part-time jobs, National Police Agency Commissioner General Tsuyuki Yasuhiro said at a press conference on the 12th that he would positively consider introducing a new investigative technique that incorporates "fictitious identity investigations," in which investigators apply for illegal part-time jobs using fictitious people's driver's licenses and other documents and contact criminal groups.He named this technique the "pretend to be employed" operation, and stated that he would positively consider introducing it, as it would be effective in cracking down on and preventing crime.

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The House of Councillors Political Ethics Committee held a public review meeting for LDP member Eriko Yamatani and three others

2024-12-12 14:53:00
A meeting of the House of Councillors Political Ethics Review Committee was held, and it was confirmed that a public review meeting would be held for four LDP lawmakers, including Eriko Yamatani, who were not included in the income and expenditure report. It was decided that preparations would be made to hold the meeting within the next week.

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"Don Juan of Kishu" murder case: ex-wife found not guilty - reasons for verdict

2024-12-12 14:46:00
In a trial where a 28-year-old ex-wife was charged with murder and other crimes for allegedly giving a wealthy Wakayama company president known as "Don Juan of Kishu" stimulants to kill him, the Wakayama District Court acquitted her, saying "there remains reasonable doubt that the ex-wife committed the murder."

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Prosecutors appeal eight-year prison sentence for dangerous driving resulting in death in fatal accident at 194 km/h

2024-12-12 14:15:00
On the 12th, the prosecution appealed to the Fukuoka High Court against the 8-year prison sentence given to a defendant, then 19 years old, who was charged with dangerous driving resulting in death for causing a fatal accident while driving a car at 194 km/h on a prefectural road in Oita City three years ago in 2021.

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[LIVE] The kanji of the year for 2024 is "gold" at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

2024-12-12 14:13:00
The "Kanji of the Year," which represents the state of affairs of the year in one kanji character, was announced at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, and the character "kin" (gold) was chosen. The reading is a combination of the katakana "kin," which represents light, such as the success of Japanese athletes at the Olympics and Paralympics and Shohei Ohtani, and the hiragana "kane," which represents shadow, such as the problem of secret funds in politics and robberies by illegal part-timers.

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Wakayama District Court acquits ex-wife in murder case of "Kishu Don Juan"

2024-12-12 13:58:00
The Wakayama District Court has acquitted a 28-year-old ex-wife who was charged with murder and other charges for allegedly giving a wealthy Wakayama company president known as "Don Juan of Kishu" stimulants and killing him.

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Steel beam falls from viaduct on Keisei Main Line in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, no injuries

2024-12-12 13:10:00
On the morning of the 12th, an approximately 11-meter-long steel beam fell from an elevated bridge on the Keisei Main Line in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, blocking traffic on the road. No one was injured.

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Free telephone consultation service for health damage caused by asbestos by support groups

2024-12-12 12:50:00
An organization that supports workers and their families who have suffered health damage from asbestos at construction sites and other places is holding a nationwide telephone consultation session to provide free advice on matters such as the procedures for filing workers' compensation claims.

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Two Vietnamese arrested for allegedly breaking into the former JMA building to steal copper wires

2024-12-12 12:48:00
On the night of the 10th, two Vietnamese suspects were arrested for breaking into the former building of the Japan Meteorological Agency in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and attempting to steal copper cables.

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Brothers, junior high school students, arrested and reported for breaking into a home with the intent to steal in Yokohama

2024-12-12 12:36:00
On the 11th, in Isogo Ward, Yokohama City, a pair of junior high school brothers chased a 58-year-old suspect who had broken into their home with the intent of stealing and then fled for about 80 meters before apprehending him and calling the police, who then arrested the suspect.

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Freight train derails at JR Sendai Station in Kagoshima - It will take some time for service to resume

2024-12-12 12:14:00
On the 12th, a freight train derailed at Kawauchi Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture. JR Kyushu decided to suspend operations near the scene for the entire day on the 12th, and has indicated that it will take some time to resume operations. Railway accident investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of the derailment.

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Steel beam falls from viaduct on Keisei Main Line in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, no injuries

2024-12-12 12:00:00
On the morning of the 12th, an approximately 11-meter-long steel beam fell from an elevated bridge on the Keisei Main Line in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, blocking traffic on the road. No one was injured.

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A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of extorting over 1 million yen under the false accusation of "voyeurism"

2024-12-12 11:23:00
A 36-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of extortion at an electronics retail store in Akihabara, Tokyo, for falsely accusing a male customer who was taking photos of products of "secretly taking photos of women, weren't you?", and extorting more than 1 million yen in cash from him.

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Freight train derails at JR Sendai Station in Kagoshima, no injuries, some lines out of service

2024-12-12 10:24:00
A freight train derailed at Kawauchi Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, early in the morning on the 12th. JR Kagoshima Main Line has been unable to operate since the first train near the incident, and there is no prospect of it resuming operation.

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Freight train derails at JR Sendai Station in Kagoshima, no injuries, some lines out of service

2024-12-12 08:58:00
A freight train derailed at Kawauchi Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, early in the morning on the 12th. JR Kagoshima Main Line has been unable to operate since the first train near the incident, and there is no prospect of it resuming operation.

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Freight train derails at JR Sendai Station in Kagoshima, no injuries, some lines out of service

2024-12-12 07:12:00
A freight train derailed at Kawauchi Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, early in the morning on the 12th. JR Kagoshima Main Line has been unable to operate since the first train near the incident, and there is no prospect of it resuming operation.

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JR Keihin Tohoku Line operations resume

2024-12-12 06:44:00
According to JR East, services on the Keihin-Tohoku Line had been suspended on both lines between Kamata Station and Tsurumi Station due to a fatal accident, but services resumed just now at around 6:30 a.m.

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Truck and motorcycle collide in Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture, leaving one high school student dead and one unconscious

2024-12-12 06:38:00
On the 11th, a truck collided with a motorcycle at an intersection in Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture, leaving one of the two high school students riding the motorcycle dead and the other in critical condition and unconscious.

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Wakayama District Court sentences ex-wife in murder case of "Kishu Don Juan" today

2024-12-12 06:15:00
On the 12th, the Wakayama District Court will hand down a sentence to a 28-year-old ex-wife accused of murder and other crimes for allegedly giving stimulant drugs to a company president in Wakayama Prefecture who was known as the "Don Juan of Kishu" and killed him. While the prosecution has sought a life sentence, the defense has consistently maintained innocence, and attention is focused on how the court will rule in the absence of direct evidence.

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Junior high school student indicted for allegedly using cyber-attack agency service to attack companies

2024-12-12 05:35:00
According to an interview with the National Police Agency, two junior high school students have been referred to prosecutors and notified to child consultation centers for allegedly using an overseas internet service that acts as a proxy for cyber attacks to launch cyber attacks on corporate websites. It has also been discovered that there are more than 300 people using such internet services around the world, and the National Police Agency and others are calling for caution.

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Cannabis-derived medicines now available; Narcotics Control Law revised; enforcement strengthened

2024-12-12 05:31:00
Amendments to the Narcotics Control Act, which will allow the use of medicines made from cannabis, will come into effect on December 12th. In addition, to prevent abuse by young people and others, crackdowns on illegal cannabis use will be strengthened.

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Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations to once again call on government to join Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

2024-12-12 05:05:00
The day after the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony, three representatives of the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations met with the Norwegian Prime Minister. At a press conference afterwards, Representative Hiromi Tanaka expressed his intention to once again call on the Japanese government to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which prohibits the development and use of nuclear weapons, in order to realize nuclear abolition.

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Miyazaki: One house burned down, two bodies found; married couple living in the house

2024-12-12 01:25:00
On the night of the 11th, a house in Miyazaki City burned down, and two bodies were found in the ruins. Police believe that the deceased were a man in his 60s and his wife who lived in the house, and are investigating the cause of the fire while confirming their identities.

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