Social News(2024/12/27)
The man who died in Tokorozawa, Saitama, is a 25-year-old company employee from Ibaraki. The case is being investigated as a murder.
2024-12-27 23:14:00
On the 26th, a man was found collapsed in an apartment in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and later died. It was revealed that he was a 25-year-old company employee living in Ibaraki Prefecture. He is believed to have been stabbed to death by someone with a knife, and the police are investigating the case as a murder.
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[Live] Year-end and New Year's holiday rush begins on the 28th
2024-12-27 21:23:00
The rush to return home to spend the New Year holidays in their hometowns or tourist spots will begin on the 28th, and public transport and expressways are expected to be congested from the morning. Heavy traffic congestion is expected to occur on outbound lanes of expressways from the 28th to the 30th. On the Tomei Expressway, a 25km traffic jam is expected around 7am on the 28th, starting near the Ayase Smart Interchange in Kanagawa Prefecture. We will be bringing you live footage from various locations.
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Ministry of Defense issues stern warning to Kawasaki Heavy Industries for "raising approximately 1.7 billion yen through fictitious transactions"
2024-12-27 20:57:00
On the 27th, the Ministry of Defense released the interim report of a special defense inspection into the repair of the Maritime Self-Defense Force's submarines. It was revealed that Kawasaki Heavy Industries, which received the order, had made fictitious transactions with trading partners, and over the six years up until last year, had raised approximately 1.7 billion yen to purchase items for the crew, and may have even provided food and drink. The Ministry of Defense has issued a stern warning to Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and will consider taking disciplinary action against the crew members involved.
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Human remains found near fire on JMSDF minesweeper identified as missing personnel
2024-12-27 20:07:00
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force announced that an examination of human bones found near the scene of a fire that broke out on a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper sailing off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture last month has confirmed that the remains are those of a missing 33-year-old member of the Self-Defense Force.
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Fukuoka: Prosecutors convey intention not to disclose evidence list in Iizuka case retrial request
2024-12-27 20:04:00
In the so-called "Iizuka case," in which two elementary school girls were murdered in Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 32 years ago, the family of a former death row inmate is seeking a retrial, and interviews with the defense team have revealed that the prosecution has informed the court of its intention not to disclose the list of evidence recommended by the court in order to allow the trial to be restarted.
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Kumamoto Prefecture Governor Meets with Victims of Forced Sterilization Under Former Eugenic Protection Law and Apologizes
2024-12-27 19:32:00
With the conclusion of a series of lawsuits filed against the government by victims who claimed they were forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law, and a compensation law coming into effect on the 17th of next month, Kumamoto Governor Kimura met with the victims and offered an apology.
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[Weather forecaster's commentary] Heavy snowfall in western and eastern Japan may affect homecomings
2024-12-27 19:30:00
Due to the influence of winter pressure patterns and strong cold air, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly along the mountains on the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan through the 29th. As this coincides with the end-of-year return home season, please be aware of the impact on traffic and make sure to use winter tires when driving on snowy roads. Meteorologist Haruyama Monon explains the outlook for heavy snow. *The video is 1 minute 48 seconds long and cannot be viewed through data broadcasting.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issues recommendation for improvement of work practices for "two Japan Airlines pilots concealing excessive drinking"
2024-12-27 19:29:00
In response to the issue of two Japan Airlines pilots being found to have alcohol in pre-flight tests, which led to a delay in their return flight from Australia this month, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued a recommendation for business improvement, stating that it had been confirmed that the two pilots had been drinking excessively and had colluded to cover up the incident.
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Doctor indicted without detention for "severe injury caused to patient during surgery" by Kobe District Public Prosecutors Office, Himeji Branch
2024-12-27 19:28:00
In relation to a medical accident four years ago at a hospital in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture, in which a patient in his 70s was left with severe disabilities, including paralysis in both legs, the Himeji Branch of the Kobe District Public Prosecutors Office on the 27th indicted the 46-year-old doctor in charge at the time on charges of professional negligence resulting in injury, alleging that he neglected his duty of care by mistakenly cutting the patient's nerves.
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Governor Hasi of Ishikawa Prefecture: "Next year will be the 'first year of reconstruction' and we will support new urban development"
2024-12-27 19:14:00
With just one year left since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Ishikawa Prefecture Governor Hasi told senior officials at his final work day at the prefectural office on the 27th, "Next year will be the first year of reconstruction, and we will support new urban development."
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Japan Fair Trade Commission to order company to pay 500 million yen in fines for "collusive collusion in the manufacture of multi-storey car parks, etc."
2024-12-27 19:10:00
The Fair Trade Commission has decided to order four of six manufacturers of mechanical equipment such as multi-story parking garages to pay a total of approximately 520 million yen in fines on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act for allegedly colluding in order to decide in advance which companies would receive orders and at what prices, according to interviews with people involved.
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Car falls from Kobe multi-storey car park, two workers caught in it, one dead
2024-12-27 18:57:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, a car fell approximately 8 meters from a metal platform in a multi-story parking lot in Kobe City, trapping two workers inspecting the car, one of whom died.
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Mercari: Fake sexual images of celebrities are a problem, and images of underage idols are also being sold
2024-12-27 18:42:00
In a case where AI was used to synthesize the faces of celebrities into sexually explicit images for sale on the major flea market app Mercari, it was discovered that some of the images were fake, featuring edited images of idols under the age of 18. Experts point out that this may be child pornography, and that measures such as removal should be strengthened.
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Heavy snow expected on the Sea of Japan side through the 29th, watch out for traffic impacts [live broadcasts too]
2024-12-27 18:29:00
Due to the influence of a winter pressure pattern and strong cold fronts, heavy snow is expected to fall through the 29th, mainly in the mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan. As this coincides with the end-of-year return home season, please be aware of the impact on traffic and make sure to use winter tires when driving on snowy roads. This article will provide regular updates on the latest 24-hour snowfall amounts, as well as live coverage of the situation in various areas. We will also provide forecasts of weather and temperatures in various areas over the New Year holidays.
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Two people indicted on charges of murder and other crimes in case of murder disguised as suicide Two people indicted on charges of confinement
2024-12-27 18:25:00
In a case where the president and employee of a Tokyo company were arrested for forcing a former colleague onto train tracks and making it look like a suicide, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office indicted two employees on charges of murder and confinement on the 27th, while indicting two others, including the president, on charges of confinement only. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the president and others have denied the allegations or remained silent during questioning, and the investigation into the murder charges will continue.
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Heavy snowfall expected around the 29th along the Sea of Japan coast; be careful [live shows too]
2024-12-27 18:12:00
Due to the influence of a winter pressure pattern and strong cold fronts, heavy snow is expected to fall around the 29th, mainly in the mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan. As this coincides with the end-of-year return trip period, please be aware of the impact on traffic and take steps to prepare, such as putting on tire chains early. This article will provide regular updates on the latest 24-hour snowfall amounts, as well as live coverage of the situation in various areas. We will also provide forecasts of weather and temperatures in various areas over the New Year holidays.
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Influenza this season is the most common in the past 10 years [Measures to take during the New Year holidays]
2024-12-27 18:09:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide by December 22nd was 42.66 per medical institution, the highest number for this time of year in the past 10 years. Thirty-six prefectures have exceeded the "alert level" of 30 cases, and all prefectures have seen an increase from the previous week. The article also provides information on precautions to take during the New Year holidays, when many people will be returning home or traveling.
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Fire at waste intermediate treatment facility in Inzai, Chiba, extinguished after 9 hours
2024-12-27 18:08:00
On the morning of the 27th, a fire broke out at a waste intermediate processing facility in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, and was extinguished about nine hours later, just before 5 p.m. Police are investigating the cause of the fire by interviewing staff members.
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Ishikawa: National Route 249 running along the Noto Peninsula coast is now fully open for the first time in about a year
2024-12-27 17:48:00
On the 27th, a national highway in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been closed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, was reopened to local residents and emergency vehicles only. This means that National Route 249, which runs along the coast of the Noto Peninsula, has been fully reopened to traffic for the first time in about a year since New Year's Day.
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[Live] Kawasaki Heavy Industries: President and others to hold press conference after receiving interim report on fictitious transaction issue
2024-12-27 17:47:00
On the 27th, an external special investigative committee compiled an interim report on the issue of Kawasaki Heavy Industries providing goods to the crew of the Maritime Self-Defense Force submarines with slush funds created from fictitious transactions, revealing that the provision of goods dates back approximately 40 years. The report went on to point out that the background to the fraudulent conduct was an organizational culture that disregarded compliance and took a laissez-faire approach. In response to this, the company announced that the managing executive officer in charge would resign at the end of March next year, and that a total of seven executives, including President Yasuhiko Hashimoto, would voluntarily give up part of their compensation. In response to this issue, President Hashimoto and others are scheduled to hold a press conference at 6pm.
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More than 100 new violations confirmed regarding handling of "specially designated secrets" Ministry of Defense
2024-12-27 17:45:00
Following the discovery of multiple violations regarding the handling of "specially designated secrets" related to national security, the Ministry of Defense announced that it had conducted a reinvestigation and found more than 100 new violations.
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"Aiming to attract cutting-edge industries to the Narita Airport area" Chiba Prefecture and surrounding cities and towns
2024-12-27 17:44:00
As Narita Airport continues to strengthen its functions, Chiba Prefecture and others have included a goal of attracting cutting-edge industries into their plans to create an international industrial base around the airport.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism recommends improvement of business practices for Japan Airlines pilot's cover-up of excessive drinking
2024-12-27 17:42:00
In response to the issue of a Japan Airlines pilot being found to have alcohol in a pre-flight test, which led to a delay in his return flight from Australia this month, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued a recommendation for business improvement, stating that the pilot had been drinking excessively and had colluded to cover up the incident.
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Defense Ministry to take disciplinary action against 13 more people for fraudulently receiving MSDF diving allowances
2024-12-27 17:34:00
The Ministry of Defense has released the results of its final investigation into the fraudulent receipt of diving allowances by the Maritime Self-Defense Force, imposing disciplinary action, including dismissal, on 13 more individuals.
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Japan Fair Trade Commission to order company to pay 500 million yen in fines for "collusive collusion in the manufacture of multi-storey car parks, etc."
2024-12-27 17:33:00
The Fair Trade Commission has decided to order four of six manufacturers of mechanical equipment such as multi-story parking garages to pay a total of approximately 520 million yen in fines on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act for allegedly colluding in order to decide in advance which companies would receive orders and at what prices, according to interviews with people involved.
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Junior high school students donate giant votive plaques depicting next year's zodiac sign to shrine in Chichibu, Saitama
2024-12-27 17:09:00
In Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, local junior high school students donated giant votive plaques depicting next year's zodiac sign, a snake, to a shrine.
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Ameyoko bustles at the end of the year in Ueno, Tokyo
2024-12-27 17:08:00
As the year comes to an end, the Ameyoko shopping district in Ueno, Tokyo, is bustling with people buying ingredients for the New Year, as well as foreign tourists.
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Influenza cases at highest level in 10 years [How to protect yourself during the New Year holidays]
2024-12-27 17:02:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide by December 22nd was 42.66 per medical institution, the highest number for this time of year in the past 10 years. Thirty-six prefectures have exceeded the "alert level" of 30 cases, and all prefectures have seen an increase from the previous week. The article also provides information on precautions to take during the New Year holidays, when many people will be returning home or traveling.
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Miyazaki Airport begins a rush to return home as people rejoice at family reunions
2024-12-27 16:56:00
The rush to return home to spend the New Year holidays in their hometowns has begun, and at Miyazaki Airport people could be seen rejoicing as they reunited with their families for the first time in a long time.
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Soot removal from the "largest Buddhist altar in Japan" in Yame, Fukuoka, a city famous for its Buddhist altar production
2024-12-27 16:18:00
Ahead of the New Year, a soot-cleaning ceremony was held on what is said to be the largest Buddhist altar in Japan in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, a major Buddhist altar production area.
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Ishikawa Noto Peninsula earthquake: 15 more deaths recognized as disaster-related, death toll rises to 504
2024-12-27 15:56:00
Four municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture have certified 15 people who died after the Noto Peninsula earthquake as disaster-related, bringing the total number of disaster-related deaths from the Noto Peninsula earthquake to 276, and the total number of deaths, including direct deaths, to 504.
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Wakayama World Heritage Site Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine "Nachi Falls" Shimenawa replacement
2024-12-27 15:39:00
Ahead of the New Year, the sacred rope hanging over Nachi Falls at Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine, a World Heritage Site in Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama Prefecture, has been replaced.
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Government to increase project budget for Hokkaido, Hokuriku and Kyushu Shinkansen lines next year
2024-12-27 15:34:00
The government has decided to allocate a total of 265.8 billion yen to the three new Shinkansen lines in Hokkaido, Hokuriku, and Kyushu next fiscal year, 38.3 billion yen more than this fiscal year. However, no cost was allocated to the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka, as route selection within the year was postponed.
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Fire at waste intermediate processing facility in Inzai, Chiba, firefighting continues for more than seven hours
2024-12-27 15:18:00
On the morning of the 27th, a fire broke out at a waste intermediate processing facility in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing more than seven hours after the blaze started.
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Government to begin soft ground improvement work tomorrow in Henoko, Okinawa
2024-12-27 15:03:00
The government announced that it will begin work on improving the soft ground in Henoko, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, the new location of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base, as early as the 28th.
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Towards a "disaster-prevention nation": Cabinet Office to increase disaster prevention staff by 110, establish new disaster prevention inspector
2024-12-27 14:37:00
Regarding the number of national civil servants for next fiscal year, the government has decided to double the number of staff at the Cabinet Office by adding 110 staff members in order to strengthen disaster prevention measures, which Prime Minister Ishiba has placed great importance on, and to create a new position of "disaster prevention inspector" at the administrative vice-ministerial level.
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A bear at an auto repair shop in Akita falls into a box trap, then is removed by city and police
2024-12-27 14:31:00
The bear, which broke into an automobile repair shop in Akita City on the 26th, was found in a box trap set up inside the factory on the morning of the 27th, and was removed from the factory by the city and police.
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Government puts together plan including goal of "60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions"
2024-12-27 14:20:00
The government has compiled a draft plan that includes new targets, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by fiscal 2035 compared to fiscal 2013 levels, and Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed his cabinet ministers to steadily implement measures toward achieving the targets.
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Environment Ministry begins considering methods for conducting health survey of Minamata disease residents
2024-12-27 14:18:00
Regarding Minamata disease, the Ministry of the Environment held the first meeting of an expert panel to begin considering the methods of the health survey of residents around Minamata Bay, etc., to be conducted from fiscal 2026.
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Tokyo Fire Department: Number of ambulance dispatches reaches record high, calls for appropriate use of ambulances
2024-12-27 14:11:00
The number of Tokyo Fire Department ambulance dispatches this year exceeded 919,000 as of the 26th, the highest number ever. The Tokyo Fire Department is calling for the appropriate use of ambulances, as an increase in dispatches can lead to delayed arrival at the scene, which could result in lives that could be saved going unscathed.
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Prosecutors appeal verdict after second trial acquittal in boat accident that left three dead on Lake Inawashiro, Fukushima
2024-12-27 13:50:00
On the 27th, the prosecution filed an appeal to the Supreme Court against the second-instance ruling that acquitted a former company executive of professional negligence resulting in death and injury in connection with an accident four years ago in which three people, including a parent and child, were caught in a boat while offshore from Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture, resulting in deaths and injuries. The prosecution was dissatisfied with the second-instance ruling that acquitted a former company executive of professional negligence resulting in death and injury.
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Learning from the old eugenics protection law, government decides on action plan to eliminate discrimination and prejudice against people with disabilities
2024-12-27 13:41:00
Learning from the lessons of the former Eugenic Protection Law, the government has decided on an action plan that includes strengthening public servants' awareness reforms in order to eliminate discrimination and prejudice against people with disabilities. Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed the steady implementation of the plan so that a correct understanding of disabilities is spread throughout the nation.
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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to allocate 10 billion yen in subsidies to fishing organizations over 10 years for Ariake Sea restoration
2024-12-27 13:37:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has decided to allocate 1 billion yen in the initial budget proposal for next fiscal year as subsidies to local fishing organizations to restore the Ariake Sea, which has been suffering from poor seaweed and shellfish harvests, and plans to allocate a total of 10 billion yen over 10 years.
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Government to secure 1 trillion yen in funding over five years for reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake
2024-12-27 13:19:00
In order to rebuild from the Great East Japan Earthquake, the government has decided to secure financial resources of over 1 trillion yen, exceeding the current amount, over the five-year period starting from fiscal 2026.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Heavy snowfall mainly on the Sea of Japan coast through the 29th - what's the outlook?
2024-12-27 13:12:00
Due to the influence of winter pressure patterns and strong cold air, heavy snow is expected to fall around the 29th, mainly in the mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan. Meteorologist Kimitoshi Sato explains the upcoming snow. *The video is 2 minutes long and cannot be viewed through data broadcasting.
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A bear at an auto repair shop in Akita falls into a box trap, then is removed by city and police
2024-12-27 13:10:00
The bear, which broke into an automobile repair shop in Akita City on the 26th, was found in a box trap set up inside the factory on the morning of the 27th, and was removed from the factory by the city and police.
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Heavy snowfall expected around the 29th along the Sea of Japan coast; be careful [live shows too]
2024-12-27 12:43:00
Due to the influence of a winter pressure pattern and strong cold fronts, heavy snow is expected to fall around the 29th, mainly in the mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan. As this coincides with the end-of-year return trip period, please be aware of the impact on traffic and take steps to prepare, such as putting on tire chains early. This article will provide regular updates on the latest 24-hour snowfall amounts, as well as live coverage of the situation in various areas. We will also provide forecasts of weather and temperatures in various areas over the New Year holidays.
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Seven people injured in seven-vehicle accident near Tokyo Interchange on Tomei Expressway
2024-12-27 12:42:00
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, a total of seven vehicles, five passenger cars and two trucks, were involved in an accident near the Tokyo Interchange on the outbound Tomei Expressway at around 11:00 a.m. on the 27th. Seven people were injured, but all injuries are believed to be minor. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department believes that the last large truck rear-ended the vehicle in front, causing a chain reaction, and is currently investigating the exact cause. The accident occurred about 400 meters from the Tokyo Interchange, and traffic congestion is reportedly occurring in the vicinity.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: Soft ground improvement work to begin as early as the 28th for U.S. military base relocation to Henoko
2024-12-27 12:29:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base in Okinawa to Henoko in Nago City, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi revealed that work to improve the soft ground at the relocation site will begin as early as the 28th.
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Tochigi Ashikaga temple prepares prayer talismans for the New Year
2024-12-27 12:24:00
As the new year approaches, a temple in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, is preparing to hand out "prayer tablets" containing wishes for protection from misfortune and other good luck to people who visit the temple for the first time in the year.
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A man died on the first floor of an apartment building in Tokorozawa, Saitama. Bloodstains on the stairs and hallway.
2024-12-27 12:22:00
On the night of the 26th, a man with what appeared to be knife wounds was found collapsed near the entrance of an apartment building in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and later died. Bloodstains were found in other locations, such as the stairs and hallway on another floor, and the police believe that he was involved in an incident inside the apartment building and are currently investigating the details.
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Three accidents in a row on Isewan Expressway in Nagoya
2024-12-27 12:17:00
On the morning of the 27th, three accidents occurred in succession on the outbound lane of the Isewan Expressway in Aichi Prefecture, leaving a total of seven people slightly injured. The police are currently investigating the details of each accident.
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Elderly woman dies on the street in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo. Possibility of crime or accident.
2024-12-27 12:15:00
Early on the morning of the 27th, an elderly woman was found collapsed on the street in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, and was taken to the hospital, but was confirmed dead. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, as it is possible that she may have been involved in some kind of crime or accident.
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Fire at waste intermediate processing facility in Inzai, Chiba Firefighting efforts continue, no injuries
2024-12-27 12:13:00
A fire broke out at a waste intermediate processing facility in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, on the morning of the 27th, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing.
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Seven-car accident near Tokyo Interchange on Tomei Expressway leaves multiple injured
2024-12-27 12:03:00
According to the Metropolitan Police Department and other sources, an accident involving a total of seven vehicles, six passenger cars and one truck, occurred on the 27th at around 11:00 a.m. near the Tokyo Interchange on the outbound Tomei Expressway. There are also reports that several people have been injured, so the Metropolitan Police Department and fire department are rushing to confirm the incident. The scene of the accident was about 400 meters away from the Tokyo Interchange, and traffic congestion has occurred in the vicinity.
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Heavy snowfall expected around the 29th along the Sea of Japan coast; be careful [live shows too]
2024-12-27 12:01:00
Due to the influence of a winter pressure pattern and strong cold fronts, heavy snow is expected to fall around the 29th, mainly in the mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan. As this coincides with the end-of-year return home season, please be aware of the impact on traffic and take steps to prepare, such as putting on tire chains early. This article will provide regular updates on the latest 24-hour snowfall amounts, as well as live coverage of the situation in various areas.
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Tokyo High Court orders high school gymnastics club operator to pay 220 million yen in damages over accident
2024-12-27 11:47:00
Six years ago, a male student from the gymnastics club at a private high school in Shizuoka City was seriously injured while practicing on the rings. In response, the Tokyo High Court ruled that the school's gymnastics advisor had neglected his duty to provide an assistant, and ordered the school's management corporation to pay more than 220 million yen in damages.
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A man died on the first floor of an apartment building in Tokorozawa, Saitama. Bloodstains on the stairs and hallway.
2024-12-27 11:41:00
On the night of the 26th, a man with what appeared to be knife wounds was found collapsed near the entrance of an apartment building in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and later died. Bloodstains were found in other locations, such as the stairs and hallway on another floor, and the police believe that he was involved in an incident inside the apartment building and are currently investigating the details.
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Government to secure 1 trillion yen in funding over five years for reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake
2024-12-27 11:35:00
In order to rebuild from the Great East Japan Earthquake, the government has decided to secure financial resources of over 1 trillion yen, exceeding the current amount, over the five-year period starting from fiscal 2026.
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Former Olympus president found guilty of receiving illegal drugs at Tokyo District Court
2024-12-27 11:33:00
The Tokyo District Court sentenced the former president of precision equipment manufacturer Olympus to 10 months in prison with a three-year suspended sentence on charges of receiving illegal drugs believed to be cocaine.
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Consumer price index in Tokyo's 23 wards in 2024 to rise 2.1% compared to last year
2024-12-27 11:22:00
The Consumer Price Index for Tokyo's 23 wards for the year 2024, excluding fresh food which is highly volatile due to weather, is estimated to be 2.1% higher than for the year 2023. The rate of increase has shrunk by 0.9 percentage points from 3% in 2023, but it has exceeded 2% for the third consecutive year.
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Bear found in box trap at Akita auto repair shop
2024-12-27 11:19:00
The bear, which broke into an auto repair shop in Akita City on the 26th, was found in a box trap set up inside the factory on the morning of the 27th, and will be removed by the city and police in the future.
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Chubu Airport is crowded as departure rush begins, peak date may be on the 28th
2024-12-27 11:19:00
At Chubu Airport in Aichi Prefecture, the departure rush of people planning to spend the New Year holidays overseas began on the 27th, and the airport is now crowded with people.
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Narita Airport formulates basic policy for dealing with customer harassment Airport companies work together
2024-12-27 11:16:00
A council made up of airlines and other businesses involved in customer service at Narita Airport has drawn up basic guidelines to enable all companies at the airport to come together and respond to nuisance behavior from customers, such as abusive language directed at staff and taking photographs without permission, known as "customer harassment."
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Three accidents in a row on Isewan Expressway in Nagoya, 7 people injured
2024-12-27 11:01:00
On the morning of the 27th, three accidents occurred in succession on the outbound lane of the Isewan Expressway in Nagoya City, involving nine vehicles including trucks and passenger cars, with a total of seven people injured. The police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Unemployment rate in November was 2.5%, unchanged from the previous month
2024-12-27 09:21:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate last month was 2.5%, unchanged from the previous month.
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Nationwide average job availability ratio in November was 1.25, the same level as the previous month
2024-12-27 08:55:00
The national average effective job offer ratio in November was 1.25, the same level as the previous month, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare stated, "Due to the effects of work style reform, there is a trend to increase job offers in the transportation industry, but due to high prices, there is a trend to reduce job offers in the construction and manufacturing industries."
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Consumer price index in Tokyo's 23 wards in 2024 to rise 2.1% compared to last year
2024-12-27 08:50:00
The consumer price index for Tokyo's 23 wards this year, excluding fresh food, which is highly affected by weather, rose 2.1% compared to last year, according to preliminary figures. The rate of increase was 0.9 percentage points lower than last year's figure of 3%.
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Unemployment rate in November was 2.5%, unchanged from the previous month
2024-12-27 08:44:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate last month was 2.5%, unchanged from the previous month.
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Heavy snowfall expected around the 29th on the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan; be careful
2024-12-27 08:33:00
Due to a winter pressure pattern and strong cold air above, heavy snow is expected to fall around the 29th, mainly in the mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of the impact of heavy snow on traffic.
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Heavy snowfall expected around the 29th on the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan; be careful
2024-12-27 07:51:00
Due to a winter pressure pattern and strong cold air above, heavy snow is expected to fall around the 29th, mainly in the mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of the impact of heavy snow on traffic.
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You should be able to get your money back, but problems with attorneys' fees are on the rise
2024-12-27 07:49:00
It has become clear that there has been a sharp increase in troubles where people have paid an initial fee to a law firm that claims to be able to "recover money that was stolen from them," but the firm has not responded appropriately and the damages have not been returned. The number of inquiries received by consumer affairs centers nationwide has increased fivefold in the three years up to last year, and bar associations and others are calling for caution.
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Sagamihara City accepts Noto Peninsula earthquake relief donations via QR code payment service
2024-12-27 06:59:00
In order to collect donations for the Noto Peninsula earthquake from a wider range of people, Sagamihara City has decided to cooperate with a major telecommunications company and introduce a system in March of next year that will allow people to donate using a QR code payment service on their smartphones. This is a rare initiative by a local government in Japan.
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Heavy snowfall expected around the 29th on the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan; be careful
2024-12-27 06:35:00
Due to a winter pressure pattern and strong cold air above, heavy snow is expected to fall around the 29th, mainly in the mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of the impact of heavy snow on traffic.
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Supreme Public Prosecutors Office releases findings of investigation into Hakamada's retrial, raising attention to debate over reform of retrial system
2024-12-27 05:10:00
Following the acquittal of Iwao Hakamada in his retrial, the Supreme Public Prosecutors' Office announced in its investigation results on the 26th that it plans to make improvements, such as responding appropriately to requests for disclosure of evidence from the defense. The Ministry of Justice is making arrangements to begin discussions on revising the retrial system as early as next spring, and attention is focused on how the system will be revised in the wake of Hakamada's acquittal.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to introduce new system for purchasing medicines at convenience stores
2024-12-27 05:03:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to introduce a new system that will allow customers to purchase medicines at convenience stores and other locations even if a pharmacist is not present, provided they meet certain conditions, such as receiving an explanation online. The plan was approved by an expert committee on the 26th.
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A man died in an apartment in Tokorozawa, Saitama, from injuries that appeared to have been caused by a knife
2024-12-27 04:04:00
On the night of the 26th, a young man was found bleeding and collapsed in an apartment in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital but later died. According to investigators, the man's body had wounds that appeared to have been inflicted by a knife, and the police are working to quickly confirm his identity and investigate the details of the incident.
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