Social News(2024/12/22)
Okinawa: Massive protests over sexual assault by U.S. soldier
2024-12-22 20:33:00
In response to the sexual assault of a young girl by a U.S. air force soldier stationed at a U.S. military base in Okinawa, a large-scale protest rally was held in Okinawa City on the 22nd, and a resolution was passed calling for an apology and compensation to the victim.
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Japan Fair Trade Commission issues first cease and desist order to Google
2024-12-22 19:55:00
According to interviews with related parties, the Japan Fair Trade Commission has decided to issue an exclusion order to Google, the largest American internet search engine, demanding that the company cease violating the Antimonopoly Act by giving preferential treatment to smartphone manufacturers for its apps. This will be the first exclusion order issued to a major American IT company.
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"Recommended stationery using facial recognition and generative AI" Demonstration experiment in Fukui
2024-12-22 19:37:00
A university student in Fukui City has created a diagnostic system that utilizes facial recognition and generative AI, in which the generative AI recommends recommended products from among the stationery items in the store. A demonstration experiment has begun at a stationery store in Sakai City.
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Heavy snowfall expected on the Sea of Japan coast through the 24th, with warnings of blizzards and traffic disruption
2024-12-22 19:19:00
Due to the influence of a strong winter pressure pattern and cold front, very strong winds accompanied by snow will blow on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan through the 23rd, and heavy snow is likely to occur through the 24th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to western Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of heavy snow on traffic, strong winds, and high waves.
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Google to be ordered to take elimination measures for violating antitrust laws by giving preferential treatment to its own apps
2024-12-22 19:04:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has decided to issue an exclusion order to Google, the world's largest internet search engine, demanding that the company cease violating the Antimonopoly Act by giving preferential treatment to smartphone manufacturers for its own apps, according to interviews with people familiar with the matter.
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Only 20% of special schools for school-refusing children are being set up
2024-12-22 18:47:00
There are more than 340,000 children nationwide who are not attending school. As one of the support measures, the government aims to establish 300 special schools nationwide that will be able to reduce class hours and flexibly organize their curricula, known as "Diversified Learning Schools." However, NHK's interview revealed that even including future plans to establish these special schools, only 20% of the target number is reached. Why is the establishment of "Diversified Learning Schools" not progressing? What efforts are local governments making to support children who are not attending school?
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Fukuoka Miyama: Fatal accident involving quail eggs in school lunch: Investigation committee takes measures to prevent recurrence
2024-12-22 18:29:00
Following the accident in February this year in which a first-grader in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, choked on a quail egg served at school lunch and died, an investigative committee made up of experts has compiled measures to prevent recurrence. While it is not necessary to completely stop serving quail eggs at school lunches, they are calling for teachers and other staff to warn students about the issue.
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The Doto Expressway Akan IC to Kushiro Nishi IC opens, directly connecting Sapporo and central Kushiro
2024-12-22 17:05:00
The section of the Doto Expressway, which connects Sapporo and eastern Hokkaido, between Akan Interchange and Kushiro Nishi Interchange has been opened, providing a direct link between Sapporo and the center of Kushiro city.
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Ishikawa Wajima: High school students clean photos stained by heavy rain and return them to their original owners
2024-12-22 16:02:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, high school students are cleaning photographs that were soiled with mud during the heavy rains in September this year and returning them to their owners.
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A "mutual aid organization" in Yokote, Akita helps residents clear the first snow of the season
2024-12-22 15:53:00
In Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where there has been a large amount of snowfall, members of a mutual aid organization that brings residents together to help each other removed snow from the roofs of elderly people's homes for the first time this season.
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Police investigate connection between two robbery and assault cases in Kashiwa and Asahi, Chiba
2024-12-22 13:14:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, someone broke into a house in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, assaulted the man living there, and then fled. About three hours later, a man was stabbed by the same man in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture. Police are investigating this as a case of robbery and assault, and are looking into whether the two cases are related.
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A series of fires across the country, four people killed in Hiroshima, Gifu and Matsuyama
2024-12-22 12:38:00
A series of fires have broken out across the country, resulting in a total of four deaths. Early on the morning of the 22nd, a fire broke out at a house in Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City, and one body was found in the ruins. On the night of the 21st, a house also burned down in Yoro Town, Gifu Prefecture, and two bodies were found. Please be careful when handling fire.
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High school student peace ambassadors hold first signature campaign in Hiroshima after Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
2024-12-22 12:37:00
The "High School Student Peace Ambassadors," who call for the abolition of nuclear weapons from the perspective of the younger generation, held their first signature campaign in Hiroshima since the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony.
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Ehime Saijo hotel owner investigated for attempted murder after being hit in the head
2024-12-22 12:34:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, a 70-year-old woman who runs a hotel in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, was found bleeding from her head and collapsed. Police believe that someone hit her on the head and then fled, and are investigating the case as attempted murder.
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Police investigate connection between two robbery and assault cases in Kashiwa and Asahi, Chiba
2024-12-22 12:16:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, someone broke into a house in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, assaulted the man living there, and then fled. About three hours later, a man was stabbed by the same man in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture. Police are investigating this as a case of robbery and assault, and are looking into whether the two cases are related.
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Heavy snowfall expected tomorrow on the Sea of Japan coast; be on alert for blizzards, strong winds and high waves
2024-12-22 11:57:00
Due to the influence of a strong winter pressure pattern and cold front, very strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow through northern Japan and the Sea of Japan side of eastern Japan through the 23rd, and the sea is expected to be very rough. Heavy snow is likely on the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to western Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of heavy snow on traffic, strong winds, and high waves.
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A series of fires across the country, four people killed in Gifu Prefecture, Hiroshima City, Matsuyama City
2024-12-22 11:41:00
A series of fires have broken out across the country, resulting in a total of four deaths. On the night of the 21st, a house burned down in Yoro Town, Gifu Prefecture, and two bodies were found. Early in the morning of the 22nd, a house also burned down in Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City, and one body was found in the ruins. Please be careful when handling fire.
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Police investigate connection between two robbery and assault cases in Kashiwa and Asahi, Chiba
2024-12-22 11:15:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, someone broke into a house in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, assaulted the man living there, and then fled. About three hours later, a man was stabbed by the same man in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture. Police are investigating this as a case of robbery and assault, and are looking into whether the two cases are related.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to compile new guidelines on use of AI in schools and precautions
2024-12-22 09:43:00
An expert panel at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has stated that there is a need to further enhance the use of generative AI in schools, and has compiled a draft new guideline that includes specific examples of its use as well as points to note.
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Iceland has two female presidents and prime ministers at the same time for the first time
2024-12-22 07:47:00
In Iceland, the Nordic country known for being the country with the most advanced gender equality, Hrostadottir, leader of the center-left Social Democrats, has been appointed prime minister, making it the first time that both the president and prime minister are women.
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Two killed in house fire in Yoro Town, Gifu
2024-12-22 07:45:00
On the night of the 21st, a house in Yoro Town, Gifu Prefecture, caught fire and two people were found dead. The parents and their children, in their 80s and 50s, who lived in the house, have not been able to be contacted, and the police are investigating the cause of the fire while continuing to confirm their identity.
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Chofu road collapse repair work scheduled for completion delayed by one year to December next year
2024-12-22 07:42:00
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. has announced that the scheduled completion date for the ongoing ground repair work following a road collapse caused by underground tunnel construction in Chofu City, Tokyo, has been extended by one year, to December next year.
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Heavy snowfall expected in northern and western Japan on the Sea of Japan side; watch out for traffic impacts
2024-12-22 07:40:00
Due to the influence of a strong winter pressure pattern and cold front, very strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow through northern Japan and the Sea of Japan side of eastern Japan through the 23rd, and the sea is expected to be very rough. Heavy snow is likely on the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to western Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of heavy snow on traffic, strong winds, and high waves.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Heavy snowfall expected on the Japan Sea coast. What is the outlook?
2024-12-22 07:33:00
Due to the influence of a strong winter pressure pattern and cold front, very strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow through the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan through the 23rd, and the sea is expected to be very rough. Heavy snow is likely on the Sea of Japan side of northern and western Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of heavy snow on traffic, strong winds, and high waves. Meteorologist Toshiyuki Minami gives an explanation.
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Heavy snowfall expected in northern and western Japan on the Sea of Japan side; watch out for traffic impacts
2024-12-22 06:16:00
Due to the influence of a strong winter pressure pattern and cold front, very strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow through northern Japan and the Sea of Japan side of eastern Japan through the 23rd, and the sea is expected to be very rough. Heavy snow is likely on the Sea of Japan side from northern Japan to western Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact of heavy snow on traffic, strong winds, and high waves.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare strengthens subsidies for local information sessions to attract foreign care workers
2024-12-22 05:31:00
As the shortage of nursing care workers becomes more serious, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to strengthen local efforts to attract foreign nursing care workers, including by subsidizing the costs of private companies recruiting overseas to hold information sessions there.
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Anime industry market size exceeds 3 trillion yen for the first time, overseas expansion continues to boom
2024-12-22 05:16:00
The market size of the anime industry in 2023 is expected to exceed 3 trillion yen for the first time, surpassing the previous year's record high, due to continued strong overseas expansion.
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Seven injured after large tent at concert venue blown away by strong winds in Izumi, Osaka
2024-12-22 04:01:00
On the 21st, a large tent was blown away by strong winds at the venue of a charity concert in Izumi City, Osaka, injuring seven people, including the audience and staff inside. The police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Two killed in house fire in Yoro Town, Gifu
2024-12-22 01:57:00
On the night of the 21st, a house in Yoro Town, Gifu Prefecture, caught fire and two people were found dead. The parents and their children, in their 80s and 50s, who lived in the house, have not been able to be contacted, and the police are investigating the cause of the fire while continuing to confirm their identity.
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