Social News(2024/12/29)
A Chinese woman in her 30s was arrested in connection with the murder of a company employee in Tokorozawa, Saitama, on suspicion of illegal residence
2024-12-29 21:42:00
In the case of the murder of a 25-year-old male office worker with a knife in an apartment in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, police found a Chinese woman in her 30s who was living in the room where the male was believed to have visited in Fukui City and arrested her on suspicion of illegal residence. Bloodstains and other remains were found in the room, and they are investigating whether there is any connection to the murder.
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69-year-old suspect arrested in Tokyo for attempted convenience store robbery; may also be involved in other crimes
2024-12-29 20:03:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 69-year-old suspect on suspicion of attempted robbery in relation to the incident on the early morning of the 29th in which a man broke into a convenience store in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, armed with what appeared to be a knife and attempted to steal cash. The suspect has said that he was also involved in another robbery at a nearby convenience store, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Seven accidents in a row in a tunnel on Hokkaido's Do-o Expressway, involving 18 vehicles, 5 injured
2024-12-29 19:27:00
On the morning of the 29th, seven accidents occurred in succession inside a tunnel on the Do-o Expressway, which straddles the cities of Fukagawa and Asahikawa in Hokkaido. According to police, five people were injured, but none of them were in any danger of dying.
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Saitama Tokorozawa: Murdered man may have visited; room occupant identified; related investigation underway
2024-12-29 19:05:00
In the case of the murder of a 25-year-old male office worker with a knife in an apartment in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, the police are planning to detain a foreign resident of the room on the third floor that the male is believed to have visited in Fukui Prefecture and arrest him on suspicion of illegal residence. Bloodstains and other remains were found in the room, and they are investigating whether there is any connection to the murder.
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[Latest information] More snow is expected to fall tonight. Be careful when driving on snowy roads.
2024-12-29 18:13:00
The snow from northern to eastern Japan is gradually weakening, but there is a risk of more snowfall on the night of the 29th, so please continue to be careful when driving on snowy roads. A low pressure system accompanied by a front will pass through northern Japan on New Year's Eve on the 31st, and winter-like atmospheric pressure patterns are expected to continue into the new year, so be on the lookout for heavy snow, especially in northern and eastern Japan on the Sea of Japan side.
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Accident involving around 20 vehicles, including buses, in tunnel on Hokkaido's Do-o Expressway
2024-12-29 17:51:00
On the morning of the 29th, a series of accidents occurred in a tunnel on the Do-o Expressway between Fukagawa and Asahikawa in Hokkaido, and according to the police, a total of about 20 vehicles were involved. Several people were taken to the hospital after the series of accidents, but none of them were in critical condition.
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"New Year's purification ceremony" held at Takaoka Shrine in Toyama after damage caused by Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-12-29 17:24:00
At a shrine in the Fushiki district of Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, which suffered repeated liquefaction damage in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the "Toshikoshi Oharae" Shinto ritual was held to purify the area and welcome the New Year, with locals and others coming to pay their respects.
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"I want to prevent disaster-related deaths" Lessons learned from the diary of a doctor visiting disaster-stricken areas
2024-12-29 16:30:00
The number of "disaster-related deaths" caused by factors such as a deterioration in health due to evacuation life after the Noto Peninsula earthquake has reached 276 in the three prefectures of Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata. A doctor who has been visiting disaster-stricken areas and keeping a diary of his activities in order to "prevent disaster-related deaths" points out that "in preparation for the next disaster, we need to improve the evacuation environment to prevent economy class syndrome."
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Volunteers to hold event at temporary housing in Wajima, Ishikawa, calling for participation
2024-12-29 15:28:00
In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, many elderly people are feeling lonely as their children and grandchildren who live in temporary housing are refraining from returning home for the New Year holidays. In order to cheer up these people, a volunteer group is holding an event for the New Year holidays and is calling for participation.
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Baby's body found in Okinawa residential area, investigation into body abandonment case underway
2024-12-29 15:26:00
On the morning of the 29th, the body of a baby believed to be a newborn was found in a residential area of Okinawa City. Police are currently investigating the case as a case of body abandonment while working to confirm the baby's identity.
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Multiple accidents in tunnels on Hokkaido's Do-o Expressway spanning Fukagawa and Asahikawa
2024-12-29 14:35:00
On the morning of the 29th, multiple accidents occurred in a tunnel on the Do-o Expressway in Hokkaido, and police and fire departments are investigating the injuries and details of the situation.
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Chinese suspect arrested for attempted theft on bullet train before departure at JR Tokyo Station
2024-12-29 14:05:00
On the morning of the 29th, a Chinese suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempting to steal money and valuables from a backpack placed on the luggage rack on a Shinkansen train stopped at JR Tokyo Station.
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Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Museum attracts many visitors from Japan and abroad on its last opening day of the year
2024-12-29 12:29:00
December 29th is the last day the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is open for the year. Many people from within Japan and abroad visit the museum to learn about the reality of the atomic bombing.
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Multiple accidents in tunnels on Hokkaido's Do-o Expressway spanning Fukagawa and Asahikawa
2024-12-29 12:26:00
On the morning of the 29th, multiple accidents occurred in a tunnel on the Do-o Expressway in Hokkaido, and police and fire departments are investigating the injuries and details of the situation.
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Osaka: Two dead in series of house fires in Higashisumiyoshi and Higashiosaka
2024-12-29 11:58:00
On the morning of the 29th, two people died in a fire at an apartment building in Higashisumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, and at a house in Higashiosaka City. Police and firefighters are currently investigating the exact cause of the fires.
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[Latest information] Heavy snowfall expected mainly on the Japan Sea coast. Be aware of traffic impacts.
2024-12-29 11:40:00
Due to the influence of a winter pressure pattern and strong cold fronts, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan on the 29th. As this coincides with the end of the year holiday season when many people are traveling, please be aware of the impact on traffic and make sure to use winter tires when driving on snowy roads.
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[Latest information] Heavy snowfall expected mainly on the Japan Sea coast. Be aware of traffic impacts.
2024-12-29 07:57:00
Due to the influence of a winter pressure pattern and strong cold fronts, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan on the 29th. As this coincides with the end of the year holiday season when many people are traveling, please be aware of the impact on traffic and make sure to use winter tires when driving on snowy roads.
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Man flees after serial convenience store robberies in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo; same perpetrator?
2024-12-29 07:25:00
In the early hours of the 29th, a man threatened a store clerk with what appeared to be a knife at a convenience store in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, and ran away after stealing several cigarettes. An attempted robbery had also occurred at a nearby convenience store about an hour and a half earlier, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that it may be the same perpetrator.
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Emperor and Empress to visit Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Okinawa next year, marking 80 years since the end of the war
2024-12-29 07:23:00
It has been learned that discussions are underway for the Emperor and Empress to visit Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Okinawa, three symbolic sites of the last war, next year, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
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[Latest information] Heavy snowfall expected mainly on the Japan Sea coast. Be aware of traffic impacts.
2024-12-29 06:36:00
Due to the influence of a winter pressure pattern and strong cold fronts, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan on the 29th. As this coincides with the end of the year holiday season when many people are traveling, please be aware of the impact on traffic and make sure to use winter tires when driving on snowy roads.
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Okinawa: Number of days Chinese vessels have been sailing through "contiguous zone" off Senkaku Islands reaches record high
2024-12-29 06:32:00
China Coast Guard vessels were spotted in the "contiguous zone" around the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture again on the 29th, meaning that the number of days that Chinese government vessels sailed through the "contiguous zone" in 2024 reached 353, the highest number ever.
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Coastal uplift caused by Noto Peninsula earthquake reaches maximum height of 5.5m in Wajima
2024-12-29 06:09:00
A research team including Toyama University conducted a detailed on-site investigation of the coastal uplift caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and found that in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the uplift reached a maximum of approximately 5.5 meters.
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Five people killed in a series of house fires in the Tokyo metropolitan area; caution when handling fire
2024-12-29 05:49:00
On the 28th, a series of house fires occurred in various parts of the Tokyo metropolitan area, including Kawasaki City and Tama City in Tokyo, resulting in a total of five deaths. Dry weather warnings have been issued over a wide area of the Kanto region, and fire departments and other organizations are urging people to be careful when handling fires.
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Three bodies found in house fire in Nagaoka, Niigata
2024-12-29 05:34:00
At around midnight on the 29th, a fire broke out at a house in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, and three bodies were found in the ruins. According to the police, they have not been able to contact three of the five people living in the house, so they are working to identify the bodies and are investigating the situation at the scene in detail.
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Bill to be submitted to restrict visits to children in temporary custody at child consultation centers even before abuse is confirmed
2024-12-29 05:11:00
Regarding meetings between children who have been temporarily placed in the custody of child consultation centers due to abuse and their guardians, the Agency for Children and Families plans to submit a revised bill to the ordinary Diet session next year to allow restrictions on meetings and communications with guardians if there is a negative impact on the child, even at the "suspect" stage before abuse is determined.
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Police officer arrested in Chiba for assaulting 3-week-old daughter, dropping her on the floor
2024-12-29 05:06:00
A 25-year-old police officer from Funabashi Police Station in Chiba Prefecture was arrested on suspicion of assault after he dropped his approximately three-week-old daughter on the floor, causing serious injuries.
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Princess Kako's 30th birthday
2024-12-29 00:03:00
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince and Princess Akishino, celebrated her 30th birthday on the 29th.
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