Social News(2024/12/19)
Large underwater cave discovered on Minamidaito Island, Okinawa, first full-scale survey
2024-12-19 22:43:00
A large limestone cave has been discovered underwater on Minamidaito Island in Okinawa Prefecture, home to what is said to be the most beautiful limestone cave in the Orient. A team that includes some of the world's best divers is conducting the first full-scale survey to uncover the cave's entirety.
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Child and Family Agency launches new plan to prioritize quality childcare policy
2024-12-19 22:33:00
As the number of children on waiting lists for places at daycare centers and other facilities decreases, the Agency for Children and Families is drawing up a new plan for childcare, aiming to shift policies from one that focuses on increasing capacity to one that emphasizes ensuring the "quality of childcare."
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Chiba Kashiwa man in his 70s arrested on suspicion of obstruction of justice; possible involvement in murder of couple
2024-12-19 21:54:00
On the night of the 19th, police arrested a man in his 70s, an acquaintance of a couple who were murdered in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, on suspicion of obstruction of justice. Police believe the suspect was also involved in the murder of the couple, and have obtained an arrest warrant for him in connection with an arson incident that occurred nearby shortly after the murder. They are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Consideration to secure financial resources in the upper 1 trillion yen range to promote reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
2024-12-19 21:41:00
In order to steadily advance the reconstruction efforts following the Great East Japan Earthquake, the government has begun considering securing financial resources of over 1 trillion yen over the next five years, an amount that exceeds the current amount.
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Problems with "electronic prescriptions" using My Number health insurance cards; issuance to be suspended from 20th
2024-12-19 21:13:00
Regarding "electronic prescriptions," which use My Number health insurance cards to allow medical institutions and pharmacies to share drug information online, multiple issues have been confirmed in which medical institutions and other institutions have made incorrect settings, causing the wrong drug to be displayed on the screen. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to suspend the issuance of electronic prescriptions for at least five days from the 20th in order to conduct simultaneous inspections.
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Ishikawa Noto Peninsula earthquake review committee recommends 15 more disaster-related deaths
2024-12-19 21:04:00
A committee of experts has recommended that 15 people in Ishikawa Prefecture who died after the Noto Peninsula earthquake be recognized as disaster-related deaths. If the deaths are officially recognized by the local government, the death toll from the Noto Peninsula earthquake is expected to be 504.
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Chiba Kashiwa man in his 70s arrested on suspicion of obstruction of justice; possible involvement in murder of couple
2024-12-19 20:46:00
On the night of the 19th, police arrested a man in his 70s, an acquaintance of a couple who were murdered in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, on suspicion of obstruction of justice. Police believe the suspect was also involved in the murder of the couple, and have obtained an arrest warrant for him in connection with an arson incident that occurred nearby shortly after the murder. They are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Hearing ends for 158 people seeking compensation for "exhaust fumes causing asthma"
2024-12-19 20:42:00
A hearing in which both sides presented their arguments at the National Pollution Adjustment Commission, which filed a lawsuit against the government and automakers, ended on the 19th, in which 158 people, including residents of Tokyo and Kanagawa, filed a lawsuit against them, claiming that relief measures have been insufficient despite the fact that they developed asthma and other conditions due to air pollution caused by car exhaust fumes. If no agreement is reached in upcoming closed-door discussions, the commission is expected to issue a ruling as early as next year on whether the government and automakers are liable for compensation.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Bank safe deposit box theft: Chairman of Japan Bankers Association "To prevent recurrence"
2024-12-19 20:22:00
Regarding the theft of several billion yen worth of money and valuables by Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employees from a branch safe deposit box, Chairman Akihiro Fukudome of the Japanese Bankers Association apologized at a press conference on the 19th as the head of the industry group, and stated his intention to strengthen management systems across the industry and take measures to prevent recurrence.
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Acquaintance arrested for obstruction of justice in Chiba Kashiwa couple murder case, possible involvement in murder
2024-12-19 20:10:00
On the night of the 18th, in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, a couple was killed with what appeared to be a knife, and on the night of the 19th, police arrested a male suspect in his 70s, an acquaintance of the suspect, on suspicion of obstruction of justice. Police believe that the suspect was also involved in the murder of the couple, and have an arrest warrant for him in connection with an arson incident that occurred nearby shortly after the incident, and police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Ishikawa Suzu: Restoration workers become Santa to give Christmas presents to elementary school
2024-12-19 20:07:00
Ahead of Christmas, volunteers from contractors who had been involved in recovery efforts in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture dressed up as Santa Claus and visited an elementary school in Suzu City to hand out presents to the children.
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Water and air bubbles from a residential garden in Machida, Tokyo “Related to linear construction” JR Central
2024-12-19 20:00:00
Regarding the water and bubbles found gushing out of a home garden in Machida, Tokyo, where tunnel construction for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen is underway, JR Central has announced that it has confirmed that the gushing is related to the construction work. The company said that the unusual underground conditions at the site caused the excavation pressure to increase slightly, which is thought to have led to the water and other bubbles appearing.
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Hiroshima High Court Okayama branch begins hearing on lawsuit over disparity in votes in lower house election
2024-12-19 19:59:00
A group of lawyers filed lawsuits in various regions seeking to invalidate the House of Representatives election held in October this year, arguing that the disparity in the value of one vote exceeded two to one at the maximum, violating the Constitution. The first hearing in the country was held on the 19th at the Okayama branch of the Hiroshima High Court. The ruling will be handed down in February next year.
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Tsuneo Watanabe passes away at age 98. Yomiuri Shimbun Group Inc. CEO and editor-in-chief
2024-12-19 19:56:00
Tsuneo Watanabe, CEO and editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, who also had an impact on the political and professional sports worlds, passed away in a hospital in Tokyo on the early morning of the 19th. He was 98 years old.
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National Police Agency to submit bill to amend entertainment law to ban "romance business" to Diet next year
2024-12-19 19:25:00
In response to a series of problems involving female customers at host clubs being charged excessive fees and forced into debt, the National Police Agency has decided to ban so-called "romance business," which exploits romantic feelings to force expensive meals and drinks. It plans to submit a bill to amend the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act to the next ordinary Diet session, incorporating new regulations and tougher penalties.
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Hearing ends for 158 people seeking compensation for "exhaust fumes causing asthma"
2024-12-19 19:02:00
A hearing in which both sides presented their arguments at the National Pollution Adjustment Commission, which filed a lawsuit against the government and automakers, ended on the 19th, in which 158 people, including residents of Tokyo and Kanagawa, filed a lawsuit against them, claiming that relief measures have been insufficient despite the fact that they developed asthma and other conditions due to air pollution caused by car exhaust fumes. If no agreement is reached in upcoming closed-door discussions, the commission is expected to issue a ruling as early as next year on whether the government and automakers are liable for compensation.
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Yen exchange rate temporarily reaches 157 yen to the dollar following comments by Bank of Japan Governor Ueda
2024-12-19 18:54:00
On the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 19th, following comments by Bank of Japan Governor Ueda regarding further interest rate hikes, there was a rapid trend to sell yen and buy dollars, and the yen temporarily fell to the 157 yen range per dollar just before 6pm.
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JCG plane crew members in conversation until moments before plane crash at Haneda Airport
2024-12-19 18:40:00
In the collision accident that occurred at Haneda Airport in January this year, it was discovered that the crew of the Japan Coast Guard aircraft that is believed to have mistakenly entered the runway were continuing to talk about the mission scheduled for that day regarding the Noto Peninsula earthquake until just before the accident. The Japan Transport Safety Board plans to conduct further investigations, including the possibility that they were not fully aware of the takeoff.
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National strategy outline: Industrial clusters near power plants that are highly effective in decarbonizing
2024-12-19 18:25:00
On the 19th, the outline of a national strategy was announced, which aims to achieve both a carbon-free society and industrial development by 2040. The strategy outlines a policy to encourage the concentration of factories, data centers, and other facilities near power generation facilities that are highly effective in decarbonizing, such as renewable energy and nuclear power.
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Tsuneo Watanabe passes away at age 98. Yomiuri Shimbun Group Inc. CEO and editor-in-chief
2024-12-19 18:23:00
Tsuneo Watanabe, CEO and editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, who also had an impact on the political and professional sports worlds, passed away in a hospital in Tokyo on the early morning of the 19th. He was 98 years old.
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Former Johnny's talent files lawsuit in US court over "sexual assault in the US"
2024-12-19 18:20:00
In relation to the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa, the founder of the former Johnny & Associates, two former talents have filed a lawsuit in a US court against the company that changed its name from Johnny & Associates, among others, seeking a total of 300 million dollars, or more than 46 billion yen, alleging that they were sexually assaulted and suffered physical and mental distress by Kitagawa while they were staying in the US.
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Prime Minister Ishiba explains government policy aiming to establish "Disaster Prevention Agency"
2024-12-19 18:18:00
At a disaster prevention conference attended by representatives from the business, education, and local governments, Prime Minister Ishiba explained the government's policy of establishing a Disaster Prevention Agency and called for cooperation in raising disaster prevention awareness among all citizens.
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[Details] 43-year-old man living nearby arrested after killing two junior high school students in Kitakyushu
2024-12-19 18:13:00
In a case where two junior high school students were stabbed with a knife at a fast food restaurant in Kitakyushu City, killing a 15-year-old girl and injuring a male student, police have arrested a 43-year-old suspect who lives nearby on suspicion of attempted murder of the male student. Based on security camera footage, it appears that the suspect entered the restaurant about 10 minutes after parking his car in the restaurant's parking lot and stabbed the two students in less than 30 seconds. Police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Iwate's Hanamaki elementary school closed on the 20th due to bear intrusion
2024-12-19 18:07:00
On the morning of the 19th, a bear was found entering an elementary school in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, and the school was closed for the day. The bear is believed to have left the school and is moving around the surrounding area, and the police and city are calling on residents to be vigilant.
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Yen falls to 157 yen to the dollar following comments by Bank of Japan Governor Ueda
2024-12-19 18:02:00
On the 19th, in the Tokyo foreign exchange market, following comments by Bank of Japan Governor Ueda regarding further interest rate hikes, the yen rapidly sold for dollars, causing the yen to fall to the 157 yen range per dollar. This is the first time in about five months since July 23rd of this year that the yen has fallen to the 157 yen range per dollar.
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Tsuneo Watanabe passes away at age 98. Yomiuri Shimbun Group Inc. CEO and editor-in-chief
2024-12-19 17:58:00
Tsuneo Watanabe, CEO and editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, who also had an impact on the political and professional sports worlds, passed away in a hospital in Tokyo on the early morning of the 19th. He was 98 years old.
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LDP, Komeito, and Nippon Ishin to discuss specific policy issues, including free education
2024-12-19 17:55:00
The first meeting of a specialist team focusing on the field of education consisting of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party was held, and the three parties confirmed their intention to discuss specific policy issues, including the Restoration Party's proposal to make education free of charge.
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Former Big Motor executive pleads innocent in first hearing over tree cutting
2024-12-19 17:42:00
The first hearing of a former executive charged with property damage for cutting down a street tree in front of the former used car dealership "Big Motor" was held, and the former executive claimed innocence, stating, "I never gave any instructions and it was a mistake."
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Japan Fair Trade Commission issues cease and desist order to major Fukuoka furniture wholesaler, refusing to allow retailers to lower prices
2024-12-19 17:12:00
A major furniture wholesaler in Fukuoka Prefecture has violated the Antimonopoly Act by asking retailers not to sell foreign brand desk chairs at discounted prices, and the Fair Trade Commission has issued an exclusion order to the company, calling for it to prevent recurrence.
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The average price of a new apartment in the Tokyo metropolitan area in November was 79.88 million yen, remaining at a high level
2024-12-19 16:59:00
The average price of new condominiums released in the greater Tokyo area in November was 79.88 million yen. Although this is lower than the same month last year, it continues to remain at a high level due to rising construction costs.
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Murder of a couple in Kashiwa, Chiba. Trouble with acquaintance. The acquaintance's whereabouts are unknown after the incident.
2024-12-19 16:43:00
In the case of the murder of a couple with what appeared to be a knife on the night of the 18th in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, it was revealed through interviews with investigators that the couple had been involved in financial disputes with a neighboring acquaintance. After the murder, a fire broke out near the acquaintance's home, and the acquaintance's whereabouts are unknown, so the police are currently investigating his whereabouts.
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Tsuneo Watanabe passes away at age 98. Yomiuri Shimbun Group Inc. CEO and editor-in-chief
2024-12-19 16:36:00
Tsuneo Watanabe, CEO and editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, who also had an impact on the political and professional sports worlds, passed away in a hospital in Tokyo on the early morning of the 19th. He was 98 years old.
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National verification meeting to summarize measures to ensure safety during railway axle installation work
2024-12-19 16:32:00
In response to a series of scandals uncovering cases of record tampering in maintenance work on railway vehicle wheelsets, a national investigation committee has compiled a report outlining measures to ensure safety, including how to respond if the pressure used to attach axles falls outside the standards.
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Former Okayama Mayor Niimi and his wife are referred to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act
2024-12-19 16:30:00
It has been learned from an investigation that the former mayor of Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture, who lost the mayoral election last month, and his wife were referred to prosecutors on the 19th on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act for allegedly paying a so-called female announcer more than the legal limit. In an interview with NHK, the former mayor commented, "I feel sorry for the citizens."
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Yen falls to 156 yen to the dollar following comments by Bank of Japan Governor Ueda
2024-12-19 16:19:00
Following the comments made by Bank of Japan Governor Ueda at a press conference on the 19th, the trend of selling yen and buying dollars increased further, causing the yen to fall to the 156 yen range per dollar. This is the first time in about a month since November 15th of this year that the yen has fallen to the 156 yen range per dollar.
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Ehime Matsuyama Building Fire
2024-12-19 15:08:00
According to the fire department, a report was received just after 2:00 p.m. on the 19th in Doita-cho, Matsuyama City, reporting that "black smoke was coming from a building. Flames could be seen from the first floor."
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Robot vacuum cleaners clean public baths to "solve labor shortages" in Sumida Ward, Tokyo
2024-12-19 14:30:00
As the end of the year approaches, a long-established public bathhouse in Tokyo's Sumida Ward held a major cleaning event with the help of a robot vacuum cleaner to help alleviate the staff shortage.
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34-year-old suspect arrested for falsely reporting "gas on train at JR Shibuya Station"
2024-12-19 14:25:00
A 34-year-old suspect was arrested for posing as a JR Shibuya Station employee and making false reports such as "Someone is pouring gasoline on the train and brandishing a knife," causing numerous police officers to be dispatched to the scene and disrupting the work of the Metropolitan Police Department. During questioning, he reportedly said, "I was doing it to vent my frustration."
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Tsuneo Watanabe passes away at age 98. Yomiuri Shimbun Group Inc. CEO and editor-in-chief
2024-12-19 14:18:00
Tsuneo Watanabe, CEO and editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, who also had an impact on the political and professional sports worlds, passed away in a hospital in Tokyo on the early morning of the 19th. He was 98 years old.
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Murder of a couple in Kashiwa, Chiba. Trouble with acquaintance. The acquaintance's whereabouts are unknown after the incident.
2024-12-19 14:16:00
In the case of the murder of a couple with what appeared to be a knife on the night of the 18th in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, it was revealed through interviews with investigators that the couple had been involved in a dispute with a neighboring acquaintance. After the murder, a fire broke out near the acquaintance's house, and the acquaintance's whereabouts are unknown, so the police are currently investigating his whereabouts.
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[Details] Kitakyushu: 2 junior high school students killed; 43-year-old man living nearby arrested
2024-12-19 14:02:00
On the 14th of this month, two junior high school students, a boy and a girl, were stabbed with a knife at a fast food restaurant in Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City, killing the 15-year-old girl and injuring the boy. In response, police arrested a 43-year-old suspect who lives nearby on suspicion of attempted murder of the boy. According to the police, the suspect admitted to the charges, saying, "I certainly did that."
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Firefighting training by citizens in Shibamata, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, one year before the Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-12-19 13:26:00
Ahead of the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a fire drill was held by local residents in Shibamata, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, an area lined with wooden buildings, in an effort to renew efforts at disaster prevention.
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[Breaking News] 43-year-old man living nearby arrested after killing two junior high school students in Kitakyushu
2024-12-19 13:00:00
On the 14th of this month, two junior high school students, a boy and a girl, were stabbed with a knife at a fast food restaurant in Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City, killing the 15-year-old girl and injuring the boy. In response, police arrested a 43-year-old suspect who lives nearby on suspicion of attempted murder of the boy. According to the police, the suspect admitted to the charges, saying, "I certainly did that."
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Special exhibition on past earthquake disasters ahead of 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Fire Museum
2024-12-19 12:54:00
With the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake approaching, a special exhibition featuring materials from past earthquake disasters is being held at the Fire and Disaster Management Museum in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
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11 years after the murder of Gyoza no Ohsho's president, investigation continues to clarify the whole story
2024-12-19 12:53:00
It has been 11 years since the president of the company that operates Gyoza no Ohsho was murdered on the 19th. The trial of the gang leader who was indicted on charges of murder and other crimes for carrying out the shooting has been decided to be excluded from the lay judge trial, and procedures are underway for the first hearing. Meanwhile, the police believe that there was someone who gave the orders and are continuing their investigation to clarify the whole picture.
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NHK Year-End Mutual Aid Program to be Donated to Elderly Care Facilities in Tokyo to Purchase Mechanical Bathtubs
2024-12-19 12:29:00
Funds raised through the "NHK Year-End Mutual Aid" initiative, which began on December 1st, were used to purchase mechanical bathtubs for bathing for elderly care facilities in Tokyo.
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First snowfall observed in central Tokyo and other areas as peak passes but caution is needed regarding traffic impacts
2024-12-19 12:23:00
Due to the influence of strong cold fronts, snowfall intensified mainly in the mountainous areas of the Kinki and Chugoku regions from the night of the 18th to the morning of the 19th, and the first snowfall was observed in flat areas such as central Tokyo and Osaka City. The peak of the snow has passed, but caution is needed in areas where snow has accumulated due to the impact on traffic.
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[Breaking News] 43-year-old man living nearby arrested after killing two junior high school students in Kitakyushu
2024-12-19 12:14:00
On the 14th of this month, at a fast food restaurant in Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City, two junior high school students, a boy and a girl, were stabbed with a knife, the 15-year-old girl was killed, and the boy was injured. In this case, the police arrested a 43-year-old suspect on suspicion of attempted murder of the male student. According to the police, he admitted to the charges, saying "I certainly did it."
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Tsuneo Watanabe passes away at age 98. Yomiuri Shimbun Group Inc. CEO and editor-in-chief
2024-12-19 11:51:00
Tsuneo Watanabe, CEO and editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, who also had an impact on the political and professional sports worlds, passed away in a hospital in Tokyo on the early morning of the 19th. He was 98 years old.
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31-year-old suspect arrested for theft at beauty salon, "about 30 other times" in Kita Ward, Tokyo
2024-12-19 11:45:00
A 31-year-old suspect was arrested in October this year for breaking into a beauty salon in Kita-ku, Tokyo and stealing cash. The suspect said he had committed theft about 30 other times, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the case in detail.
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National Police Agency to submit bill to amend entertainment law to ban "romance business" to Diet next year
2024-12-19 11:36:00
In response to a series of problems involving female customers at host clubs being charged excessive fees and forced into debt, the National Police Agency has decided to ban so-called "romance business," which exploits romantic feelings to force expensive meals and drinks. It plans to submit a bill to amend the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act to the next ordinary Diet session, incorporating new regulations and tougher penalties.
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48-year-old city hall section chief arrested for attempting to take upskirt photos at bicycle parking lot in Kokubunji, Tokyo
2024-12-19 11:05:00
A 48-year-old section chief at Kokubunji City Hall was arrested for attempting to take pictures of a woman's shorts with a small camera at a bicycle parking lot in front of JR Nishi-Kokubunji Station in Kokubunji City, Tokyo. He was drunk and denied the charges, saying "I don't remember" when questioned by the Metropolitan Police Department.
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[Breaking News] A man in his 40s who lives nearby was arrested after two junior high school students were killed in Kitakyushu
2024-12-19 11:05:00
In connection with the incident on the 14th of this month at a fast food restaurant in Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City, in which two junior high school students, a boy and a girl, were stabbed with a knife, leaving the 15-year-old girl dead and the boy injured, investigators say a man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of the male student.
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Final adjustments made to Mount Fuji toll to be levied at 4,000 yen per person from next year in Yamanashi
2024-12-19 10:24:00
Regarding restrictions on climbing Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture is making final adjustments toward charging 4,000 yen per person as an access fee starting next summer mountain season.
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Tsuneo Watanabe passes away at age 98. Yomiuri Shimbun Group Inc. CEO and editor-in-chief
2024-12-19 10:05:00
Tsuneo Watanabe, the CEO and editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, who also had an impact on the political and professional sports worlds, passed away in a hospital in Tokyo in the early hours of the 19th. He was 98 years old.
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Tokyo Hachioji: Man found collapsed on street in hit-and-run accident, transported to hospital but dies
2024-12-19 09:58:00
On the morning of the 19th, a man was found collapsed on the street in Hachioji, Tokyo, and was taken to the hospital, but was confirmed dead. Based on the situation at the scene, the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that the man on his bicycle was hit and run by a car.
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Wheelchair basketball player Mayo Hagino gives hands-on class at local junior high school in Sendai
2024-12-19 09:46:00
In an effort to deepen understanding of people with disabilities, Mayo Hagino, a wheelchair basketball player from Sendai who competed in the Paris Paralympics, held an experiential class at a junior high school.
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Snow falls along the mountains on the Japan Sea coast, first snowfall observed in central Tokyo and Osaka
2024-12-19 07:48:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, the atmospheric conditions in western and eastern Japan have become very unstable, with snow falling mainly along the mountains on the Sea of Japan side, and the first snowfall was observed in central Tokyo and Osaka City. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution in areas with snowfall, as it may affect traffic and may cause lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other strong gusts of wind.
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Two people killed in house fire in Tokyo's Adachi Ward; parents and children unable to be contacted
2024-12-19 07:42:00
On the early morning of the 19th, a fire broke out at a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, and two people were found dead. The parent and child who lived in the house have been unable to be contacted, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently working to confirm their identities.
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Snow in the mountains along the Sea of Japan coast, beware of traffic disruptions, lightning strikes and gusts of wind
2024-12-19 06:45:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, the atmospheric conditions in western and eastern Japan have become very unstable, and snow is falling mainly along the mountains on the Sea of Japan side. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact on traffic and strong gusts of wind such as lightning strikes and tornadoes.
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"Welcoming returning visitors and tourists" High school students decorate Kadomatsu at Awa-Ikeda Station in Tokushima
2024-12-19 06:38:00
On the 17th, local high school students decorated a station in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture with New Year's decorations to welcome people returning home for the New Year holidays and tourists.
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Saitama Fukaya specialty "Fukaya green onion" is in its peak shipping season
2024-12-19 06:34:00
In Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture, one of the leading onion producing areas in Japan, shipping of the specialty "Fukaya Onions" is at its peak.
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Chiba Kashiwa man and woman stabbed to death on residential property, investigation underway into murder case
2024-12-19 04:28:00
On the night of the 18th, a man and woman believed to be a married couple living in a house on the grounds of a house in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, were stabbed with what appeared to be a knife, and were confirmed dead at the hospital where they were taken. The police are investigating the case as a murder. Meanwhile, a fire broke out nearby, completely burning down eight houses, and the police are investigating whether there is a connection between the incident and the incident.
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