Social News(2024/12/16)
Contractor and site supervisor to be referred to prosecutors over building explosion in Tokyo's Shinbashi district that left five people injured
2024-12-16 23:41:00
In July 2023, an explosion occurred at a restaurant in a building in Shinbashi, Tokyo, leaving five people injured, with some seriously injured. The Metropolitan Police Department has decided to refer the documents to the prosecutor's office on the 17th to investigate the contractor and the site supervisor on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in injury, etc., as the contractor working on the interior of the building on the upper floors of the building worked without checking the location of the pipes in advance, causing a gas leak and leading to the explosion.
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Sompo Japan Insurance agency employee forged securities and defrauded approximately 80 million yen
2024-12-16 21:45:00
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. announced that a 78-year-old employee of an insurance agency in Niigata Prefecture is suspected of forging insurance policies and fraudulently receiving approximately 80 million yen.
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Fukushima Lake Inawashiro boat operator kills three, second trial finds man not guilty
2024-12-16 20:06:00
In the trial of a former company executive charged with professional negligence resulting in death and injury for allegedly hitting and injuring three people, including a parent and child, in a boat he was operating offshore at Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture four years ago, the Sendai High Court, at the second instance, overturned the first-instance sentence of two years in prison and acquitted the executive, stating that "even if he had been looking ahead and to the left and right, it cannot be said that he would have been able to spot the victims with certainty."
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Mie Tsu City Council Member Says "Children Have No Rights" at General Meeting
2024-12-16 19:26:00
At a plenary meeting held by the Tsu City Assembly in Mie Prefecture to discuss the nature of children's rights, it was revealed that a 74-year-old assembly member made statements such as "children have no rights." In an interview with NHK, the assembly member said, "It was a statement based on my own beliefs, and my thoughts have not changed."
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[Details] Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Hanzawa apologizes for theft of money and valuables from safe deposit box
2024-12-16 19:20:00
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Junichi Hanzawa and others held their first press conference on the 16th in response to the theft of several billion yen worth of valuables from a safe deposit box at a bank branch by bank employees. After acknowledging that there were flaws in the safe deposit box key management system, President Hanzawa offered an apology, saying, "This is an incident that shakes the foundation of the bank's business, which is trust and faith."
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Two coaches to be referred to prosecutors over accident in which a 5-year-old boy died at a Takaoka, Toyama, pool
2024-12-16 19:02:00
In an investigation into the accident in which a 5-year-old boy was found submerged in a pool at a fitness club in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture in April 2023 and died, police plan to refer two coaches who were nearby at the time to prosecutors on the 17th on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death, as the accident was caused by the coaches' failure to supervise the boy and insufficient safety management, according to interviews with investigators.
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[Details] Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Hanzawa apologizes for theft of money and valuables from safe deposit box
2024-12-16 18:57:00
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Junichi Hanzawa and others held their first press conference on the 16th in response to the theft of several billion yen worth of valuables from a safe deposit box at a bank branch by bank employees. After acknowledging that there were flaws in the safe deposit box key management system, President Hanzawa offered an apology, saying, "This is an incident that shakes the foundation of the bank's business, which is trust and faith."
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Fukushima Lake Inawashiro boat operator kills three, second trial finds man not guilty
2024-12-16 18:57:00
In the trial of a former company executive charged with professional negligence resulting in death and injury for allegedly hitting and injuring three people, including a parent and child, in a boat he was operating offshore at Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture four years ago, the Sendai High Court, at the second instance, overturned the first-instance sentence of two years in prison and acquitted the executive, stating that "even if he had been looking ahead and to the left and right, it cannot be said that he would have been able to spot the victims with certainty."
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Man stabbed and injured at pachinko parlor; suspect arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Saga
2024-12-16 18:54:00
On the night of the 15th, a man in his 20s was stabbed multiple times in the abdomen and other areas at a pachinko parlor in Yoshinogari Town, Saga Prefecture. Police arrested a 41-year-old suspect nearby on the spot on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Electronic voting begins nationwide for the first time in eight years for Osaka Shijonawate mayoral election
2024-12-16 18:47:00
The mayoral election in Shijonawate City, Osaka, which was announced on the 15th, will see the first electronic voting in eight years nationwide. Advance voting began on the 16th, and voters were casting their votes at polling stations using dedicated tablet devices.
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Hyogo Prefectural Gubernatorial Election: Accusations regarding social media use by Governor Saito's campaign team accepted by prosecutors and police
2024-12-16 18:40:00
It has been learned from interviews with related parties that the Kobe District Public Prosecutors Office and the Hyogo Prefectural Police Headquarters have accepted the allegations that Governor Saito, who was re-elected, was suspected of paying a PR company compensation for his election campaign in relation to the use of social media during the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election. It is expected that they will carefully investigate the specific details of the contract and the circumstances under which the compensation was paid.
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Kitakyushu junior high school student massacre: The situation at the time is detailed in a diagram of the scene
2024-12-16 18:39:00
In the case on the 14th at a fast food restaurant in Kitakyushu where two junior high school students were stabbed and a female student died, police interviews revealed that the man had passed by several people near the front of the line in front of the cash register. He then approached and stabbed two people at the end of the line, and police are investigating the possibility that he may have attacked indiscriminately.
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19-year-old arrested on suspicion of road rage not indicted due to insufficient evidence Chiba District Public Prosecutor's Office
2024-12-16 18:38:00
On the 16th, the Chiba District Public Prosecutors' Office decided not to indict a 19-year-old man who was arrested in August this year for tailgating a motorcycle in front of him while driving in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, causing it to fall and seriously injuring the boy who was riding in the car.
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Kitakyushu junior high school student murder case: details of the incident revealed by security camera
2024-12-16 17:53:00
On the 14th, in a fast food restaurant in Kitakyushu City, two junior high school students were stabbed with a knife by a man, and a female student died. Interviews with investigators have revealed that from security camera footage in the restaurant, the man approached the two students who were at the end of the queue at the cash register and stabbed them. The male student who was with him also suffered potentially fatal injuries, and police are investigating.
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Hanshin Tigers' Ryutaro Umeno attempts Guinness World Record for paper airplane distance
2024-12-16 17:50:00
On the 16th, Hanshin Tigers professional baseball player Ryutaro Umeno attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest distance flown by a paper airplane in Kobe.
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Nuclear power generation costs to fall below LNG-fired power generation costs in 2040, according to government estimates
2024-12-16 17:37:00
As part of the formulation of a new Basic Energy Plan, the government on the 16th officially released a trial calculation of the overall costs of generating electricity by energy source as of fiscal year 2040. It states that the cost of nuclear power will be lower than the cost of LNG-fired power, which is currently the main source of electricity.
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"Viewing Mount Fuji over a convenience store" dangerous practice again: New fence to be installed in Yamanashi
2024-12-16 17:34:00
A filming location in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, had been set up with curtains to prevent nuisance behavior by foreign tourists and others who came to see Mt. Fuji over a convenience store, but after a series of dangerous acts, such as people crossing the road, the town carried out construction work on the 16th to install a new protective fence.
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[Breaking News] Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Hanzawa apologizes for theft of money and valuables from safe deposit box
2024-12-16 17:30:00
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Junichi Hanzawa and others held their first press conference today in response to the incident in which bank employees stole several billion yen worth of valuables from a safe deposit box at a bank branch. After acknowledging that there was a flaw in the safe deposit box key management system, President Hanzawa offered an apology, saying, "This is an incident that shakes the foundation of the bank's business, which is trust and faith."
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26-year-old defendant, perpetrator of widespread robbery in Komae and other areas, sentenced to life imprisonment at Tokyo District Court
2024-12-16 17:26:00
The Tachikawa branch of the Tokyo District Court sentenced a 26-year-old defendant to life imprisonment for charges including robbery resulting in death for his involvement in three cases, including one in which a woman died in Komae City, Tokyo in 2023, which were part of a series of widespread robberies committed by a mastermind calling himself "Luffy" and others. The court ruled that "his responsibility for actively and proactively participating in the series of crimes based on a strong desire for money is grave."
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[Live] Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Hanzawa apologizes for theft of money and valuables from safe deposit box
2024-12-16 17:07:00
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Junichi Hanzawa and other executives are holding a press conference regarding the theft of several billion yen worth of valuables from a bank branch's safe deposit box. President Hanzawa apologized, saying, "We take this very seriously as it is an incident that shakes the foundation of the bank's business, which is trust and faith, and we would like to offer our sincere apologies to our customers and all those involved." *The press conference is being broadcast live.
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Toyama: Father pleads innocent at first hearing for sexually assaulting his own daughter
2024-12-16 17:06:00
In a case that occurred in Toyama Prefecture eight years ago, a 24-year-old woman filed a complaint under her real name alleging that she was sexually assaulted by her own father. The father, who was indicted, held his first hearing at the trial, claiming his innocence, stating that "my daughter was not in a state where she could not resist."
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Women file lawsuit against Tochigi farm for sexual assault by manager of technical intern training facility
2024-12-16 17:00:00
A Cambodian woman who worked as a technical intern has filed a lawsuit seeking compensation, alleging that she was repeatedly sexually assaulted by the manager of a strawberry farm in Tochigi Prefecture where she was doing her internship. However, the manager has indicated that he will not fight the case, saying that he "believed that the other party had consented."
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Their Majesties visit Kobe to attend 30th anniversary memorial ceremony for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
2024-12-16 16:47:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will be visiting Kobe for two days, starting from the day before January 17th, to attend the 30th anniversary memorial ceremony for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
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Flower shop in Uonuma, Niigata resumes full-scale operations after surviving major fire
2024-12-16 16:32:00
A flower shop in a shopping district in the center of Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, where a major fire occurred last year, was partially burned down, but has since been renovated and is back in full business.
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Fukushima Lake Inawashiro boat operator kills three, second trial finds man not guilty
2024-12-16 16:25:00
In a trial of a former company executive charged with professional negligence resulting in death and injury for allegedly hitting three people, including a parent and child, offshore in a boat he was piloting on Lake Inawashiro in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, four years ago, resulting in their deaths and injuries, the Sendai High Court, in its second instance, overturned the first-instance sentence of two years in prison and acquitted the executive.
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[Live Streaming] Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Hanzawa apologizes for safe deposit box scandal
2024-12-16 16:00:00
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Junichi Hanzawa and other executives are holding a press conference regarding the case in which a bank employee stole several billion yen worth of valuables from a bank branch's safe deposit box. President Hanzawa offered his apology, saying, "We take this very seriously as it is an incident that shakes the foundation of the bank's business, which is trust and faith, and we sincerely apologize to our customers and all those involved." *The press conference is being broadcast live.
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Kitakyushu junior high school student murder case: details of the incident revealed by security camera
2024-12-16 15:54:00
On the 14th, in a fast food restaurant in Kitakyushu City, two junior high school students were stabbed with a knife by a man, and a female student died. Interviews with investigators have revealed that from security camera footage in the restaurant, the man approached the two students who were at the end of the queue at the cash register and stabbed them. The male student who was with him also suffered potentially fatal injuries, and police are investigating.
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[Live Schedule] Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Hanzawa to hold press conference regarding safe deposit box issue
2024-12-16 15:16:00
Regarding the case of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employees stealing several billion yen worth of valuables from a branch's safe deposit box, the bank's president, Junichi Hanzawa, and other executives will hold a press conference on the afternoon of the 16th to explain the flaws in the safe deposit box key management system and the specific measures to prevent recurrence. *The president's press conference will be streamed live.
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Toyama: Father pleads innocent at first hearing for sexually assaulting his own daughter
2024-12-16 15:07:00
In a case that occurred in Toyama Prefecture eight years ago, a 24-year-old woman filed a complaint under her real name alleging that she was sexually assaulted by her own father. The father, who was indicted, held his first hearing at the trial, claiming his innocence, stating that "my daughter was not in a state where she could not resist."
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725 people taken into custody in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district, overdose cases on the rise
2024-12-16 13:59:00
The Metropolitan Police Department announced that the number of people under the age of 20 who were taken into custody in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, totaled 725 between January and the end of November this year. Approximately 80% of these were women, and the number of cases of people being taken into custody for overdosing on over-the-counter drugs is on the rise.
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Toyama: Father pleads innocent at first hearing for sexually assaulting his own daughter
2024-12-16 12:23:00
In a case that occurred in Toyama Prefecture eight years ago, a 24-year-old woman filed a complaint under her real name alleging that she was sexually assaulted by her own father. The father, who was indicted, held his first hearing at the trial, claiming his innocence, stating that "my daughter was not in a state where she could not resist."
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Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line operations resume
2024-12-16 12:20:00
According to Tokyo Metro, Hibiya Line services were suspended from around 10:00 a.m. due to a vehicle malfunction at Kodenmacho Station, but resumed just after noon.
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Tokyo Metropolitan University associate professor and Finance Ministry employee arrested for taking upskirt photos at train station
2024-12-16 12:09:00
A 44-year-old specially appointed associate professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University was arrested for taking secret photos of a woman's skirt with his smartphone on an escalator at a station in Hachioji, Tokyo. He is said to be denying the charges during questioning by the Metropolitan Police Department.
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Kitakyushu junior high school student murder case: Did the suspect approach and stab the two students?
2024-12-16 11:58:00
On the 14th, in a fast food restaurant in Kitakyushu City, two junior high school students were stabbed with a knife by a man, and a female student died. Interviews with investigators have revealed that from security camera footage in the restaurant, the man approached the two students who were at the end of the queue at the cash register and stabbed them. The male student who was with him also suffered potentially fatal injuries, and police are investigating.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Hanzawa to hold press conference after former bank employee steals billion yen worth of funds
2024-12-16 11:55:00
Regarding the case of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employees stealing over 1 billion yen worth of valuables from a branch's safe deposit box, President Junichi Hanzawa and other executives will hold a press conference on the afternoon of the 16th to explain the flaws in the safe deposit box key management system and the specific measures to prevent recurrence. *The president's press conference will be broadcast live.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Bank president to hold press conference over ex-employee theft worth hundreds of millions of yen
2024-12-16 10:43:00
It has been learned from related parties that Mitsubishi UFJ Bank President Junichi Hanzawa and other executives will hold a press conference on the afternoon of the 16th regarding the case of a bank employee stealing over 1 billion yen worth of money and valuables from a safe deposit box at a branch. It is known that the employee opened the safe deposit box using a spare key for a customer's key, and at the press conference, they are expected to explain the details of the incident and measures to prevent recurrence.
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Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line service suspended between Nakaokachimachi and Ningyocho
2024-12-16 10:34:00
According to Tokyo Metro, Hibiya Line services have been suspended between Nakaokachimachi and Ningyocho stations to ensure safety after passengers reported smoke coming from inside Kodenmacho Station. Services are expected to resume around 11:30 a.m.
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Man stabbed and injured at pachinko parlor; suspect arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Saga
2024-12-16 10:27:00
On the night of the 15th, a man in his 20s was stabbed multiple times in the stomach and other areas at a pachinko parlor in Yoshinogari Town, Saga Prefecture. Police arrested a male suspect who was nearby on the spot on suspicion of attempted murder. He is withholding his name and other details.
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Man commits suicide due to "stress at two workplaces" - Work-related injury recognized
2024-12-16 06:10:00
It has been revealed that the suicide of a 60-year-old man who was a researcher at Gifu University and also worked for a company that conducts surveying and other activities was caused by his university superiors not responding appropriately to his concerns and by him being forced to bear heavy responsibility alone at the company.The Labor Standards Inspection Office has recognized the suicide as an industrial accident after taking into consideration the comprehensive stress at both workplaces.
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Kumamoto Uki Baby Crawling Race 30 people participated
2024-12-16 05:43:00
On the 14th, a baby crawling race was held at a large shopping center in Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, attracting many families.
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A workshop on how to make "Shimenawa decorations" in the Minamisanriku area of Miyagi
2024-12-16 05:42:00
As the end of the year approaches, a class was held on the 15th in Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture, where participants learned how to make the local "shimenawa decorations."
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Matsuyama Shrine Miko Training Session Temporary employment for New Year's visit
2024-12-16 05:41:00
On the 14th, a training session was held for students who will be serving as temporary shrine attendants at a shrine in Matsuyama City, which is visited by many people for the New Year's visit.
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Nearly half of junior and senior high school teachers and staff "don't want to be involved in club activities on holidays"
2024-12-16 05:12:00
As reform of working conditions for teachers becomes an issue, a survey by the Japan Teachers' Union has found that nearly half of junior high and high school teachers and staff say they "don't want to be involved in club activities on holidays."
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20% of affected areas "know" about Hokkaido/Sanriku offshore earthquake warning
2024-12-16 03:23:00
In the event of a major earthquake off the Pacific coast of northern Japan, the Hokkaido/Sanriku Offshore Earthquake Warning is issued to warn of subsequent mega-earthquakes. Similar to the Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Warning (Massive Earthquake Warning) issued in August this year, it calls for people to check their evacuation routes for one week, but when experts conducted a survey, they found that only 20% of people in the affected areas knew the details of the warning.
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Kitakyushu junior high school student killed and injured: Was the attack indiscriminate and without consultation?
2024-12-16 00:00:00
In an incident on the 14th in which two junior high school students were stabbed by a man with a knife at a fast food restaurant in Kitakyushu City, resulting in the death of the female student, it has been learned from an interview with the police that the female student has not contacted the police for any troubles up to now. The male student also said that he did not know the man, so the police are investigating the possibility that the two were attacked indiscriminately.
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