Social News(2024/12/30)
Kanagawa Prefecture Ebina: Three siblings killed, mother arrested on suspicion of murder
2024-12-30 22:51:00
On the 29th of this month, a 49-year-old mother was arrested for the murder of her eldest 9-year-old son, one of three elementary and junior high school siblings who were found collapsed at their home in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and later died. Based on the circumstances at the scene, police believe that it may have been a murder-suicide, and are also investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the other two.
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At the end of the year, the Danka Market in Kitakyushu is crowded with shoppers before the New Year.
2024-12-30 20:29:00
Ahead of the New Year, the Tanga Market in Kitakyushu City is bustling with people buying ingredients for the New Year.
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Nagano Nozawa Onsen Backcountry skier dies after being buried in snow
2024-12-30 19:53:00
On the morning of the 30th, a man from Tokyo who was backcountry skiing in a national forest near a ski resort in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture, became buried in snow and was unable to move, and died. Nagano Prefecture is calling for people to be careful of snow conditions when enjoying backcountry skiing.
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At the end of the year, various places hold "Misogi" rituals to wash away the impurities of the year. Gifu Takayama
2024-12-30 19:19:00
In Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, a "misogi" ritual was held in which people entered a cold river in the middle of winter to wash away the impurities of the year.
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179 people killed in South Korean passenger plane crash; domestic airline to conduct emergency investigation of same type of plane
2024-12-30 19:12:00
Following the plane crash at an airport in southwestern South Korea that killed 179 passengers and crew, the South Korean government has announced that it will conduct an emergency investigation into the maintenance status of all aircraft of the same type owned by domestic airlines.
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Credit card touch payment begins at some Toei Subway and Keikyu Railway stations
2024-12-30 19:09:00
In order to increase convenience for foreign tourists and others, some Toei Subway and Keikyu Railway stations now allow passengers to pass through ticket gates by tapping their credit cards.
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One year before the Noto Peninsula earthquake, from primary evacuation shelters to public housing, Suzu, Ishikawa
2024-12-30 18:17:00
As the one-year anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake approaches, a 75-year-old woman who had been living in a primary evacuation shelter in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has moved into public housing.
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Risk of heavy snow in northern and eastern Japan from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day - Pay attention to weather information
2024-12-30 18:13:00
From New Year's Eve on the 31st to New Year's Day, heavy snowfall is likely in northern and eastern Japan due to the influence of winter atmospheric pressure patterns and cold fronts. As this is a time when people will be traveling more, such as for New Year's visits to shrines, please pay attention to the latest weather and traffic information.
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Flower shops affected by earthquakes and heavy rains in Ishikawa's Wajima district will remain open on the 30th
2024-12-30 17:41:00
A flower shop in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and heavy rains in September, continued to operate on December 30th, the last day of the year, and was visited by a steady stream of people buying flowers.
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179 killed in South Korean passenger plane crash; US and South Korean authorities to investigate cause
2024-12-30 17:17:00
On the 30th, one day after the passenger plane crash at an airport in southwestern South Korea, which killed 179 passengers and crew, investigations of the aircraft are continuing at the scene. Meanwhile, the South Korean government has announced that it will conduct a joint investigation into the cause of the accident with US authorities, and will proceed with the analysis of the flight recorder.
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A house burned down in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, one person died, residents unable to be contacted
2024-12-30 17:09:00
Just before 11 a.m. on the 30th, a house in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, was completely burned down, and one body was found in the ruins. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the cause of the fire while confirming the identity of the man in his 70s who lives in the house, as they have been unable to contact him.
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Residents forced to make difficult decisions: stay or leave?
2024-12-30 17:00:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake caused large-scale liquefaction damage in Uchinada Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, and other areas. This liquefaction damage has also been confirmed in Toyama Prefecture and Niigata Prefecture, and is still affecting the reconstruction of the lives of victims in various areas.
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At the end of the year, people from all over Kyoto are bustling with people looking for food for the New Year.
2024-12-30 16:42:00
As the year comes to an end, Nishiki Market in Kyoto City, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," is bustling with people buying ingredients for the New Year.
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JR Musashino Line resumes operation
2024-12-30 15:58:00
JR Musashino Line services were suspended due to a fatal accident, but service resumed on the entire line just after 3:30 p.m.
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Akita Shinkansen service resumes, affecting over 3,600 people
2024-12-30 15:54:00
Amid the rush of people returning home from other parts of Japan, the Akita Shinkansen was suspended for about 12 hours from the evening of the 29th to the morning of the 30th due to a power outage on both the inbound and outbound lines between Morioka and Akita stations, affecting over 3,600 people. However, with the exception of some trains, service has been resumed as normal since noon on the 30th.
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JR Musashino Line: All services suspended
2024-12-30 14:59:00
JR Musashino Line has suspended operations on the entire line between Fuchu-Honmachi Station and Nishi-Funabashi Station due to a fatal accident that occurred at Niiza Station in Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture.
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Many patients in fever clinic during New Year's holiday in Shinagawa, Tokyo
2024-12-30 14:16:00
As the number of influenza patients is rapidly increasing and epidemic alerts are issued in various regions, many patients are visiting a hospital in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, which will be operating a fever outpatient clinic without any holidays over the New Year period, and doctors and nurses are busy dealing with them.
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Fire breaks out at home in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo; one resident unable to be contacted
2024-12-30 12:49:00
A fire broke out at a house in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, just before 11 a.m. on the 30th, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing. According to the fire department, they have been unable to contact one resident of the house believed to be the source of the fire.
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Man arrested for driving motorcycle without license at Shibuya Scramble Crossing
2024-12-30 12:25:00
A 29-year-old suspect living in Kawasaki City was arrested for driving a motorcycle without a license and repeatedly turning around at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo. The suspect was also seen scattering fire extinguishers while driving, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Akita Shinkansen resumes operation
2024-12-30 12:15:00
Amid the rush of people returning home from other parts of Japan, the Akita Shinkansen suspended service on both lines between Morioka Station and Akita Station from the evening of the 29th due to a power outage. However, after JR East completed restoration work, service resumed just after 10:30 a.m. on the 30th.
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Three siblings, elementary and junior high school students, killed in Ebina, Kanagawa
2024-12-30 12:13:00
On the 29th, three siblings, including a junior high school student and an elementary school student, were found collapsed in a house in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and all of them died. According to the fire department, the mother had been trying to hang herself with a rope, and the police are currently investigating the details.
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24 years since Setagaya family murder: Survivors visit graves
2024-12-30 12:03:00
On the 30th it marked 24 years since a family of four was murdered in a home in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and a group of bereaved families visited the graves and called for a speedy resolution to the case.
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179 killed in South Korean passenger plane crash; US and South Korean authorities to investigate cause
2024-12-30 11:59:00
On the 30th, one day after the passenger plane crash at an airport in southwestern South Korea, which killed 179 passengers and crew, investigations of the aircraft are continuing at the scene. Meanwhile, the South Korean government has announced that it will conduct a joint investigation into the cause of the accident with US authorities, and will proceed with the analysis of the flight recorder.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employee steals money and valuables from safe deposit box; stolen goods sold at multiple locations
2024-12-30 11:24:00
In a case where a Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employee stole several billion yen worth of valuables from a safe deposit box, it was revealed through an interview with an investigator that the employee took the precious metals and other items stolen from the safe deposit box to multiple buying stores and sold them. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that the employee invested the money from the sales.
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Akita Shinkansen resumed operation at around 10:30 a.m.
2024-12-30 10:56:00
According to JR East, the Akita Shinkansen had suspended operations on both lines between Morioka Station and Akita Station since the evening of the 29th due to a power outage that occurred in Akita Prefecture, but operations resumed just after 10:30 a.m. on the 30th.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: Number of "home medical care" patients to reach record high of 240,000 per day in 2023
2024-12-30 10:07:00
As the elderly population increases, a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has found that the number of patients receiving "home medical care," in which patients receive medical treatment from a doctor at home or other locations, reached a record high of approximately 240,000 people per day in 2023.
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Akita Shinkansen to resume operation around 10:30 a.m. Service suspended due to power outage
2024-12-30 10:03:00
On the night of the 29th, due to a power outage in Akita Prefecture, the Akita Shinkansen suspended operations on both the inbound and outbound lines between Morioka Station and Akita Station, but JR East announced that operations are expected to resume around 10:30 a.m. as restoration work has progressed. The inbound line is scheduled to resume with the "Komachi 20" train, which departs Akita Station at 10:35 a.m.
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Three siblings, elementary and junior high school students, killed in Ebina, Kanagawa
2024-12-30 09:51:00
On the 29th, three siblings, two junior high school students and one elementary school student, were found collapsed in a house in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and all three later died. Police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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179 people killed in South Korean passenger plane crash; investigation into cause of accident underway
2024-12-30 09:50:00
On the 29th, a passenger plane crashed and burst into flames at an airport in southwestern South Korea, killing a total of 179 passengers and crew, excluding the two who were rescued. South Korean media reported that this was the worst aircraft accident to have ever occurred in the country, and the South Korean government has decided to launch a detailed investigation into the cause of the accident.
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Power outage on Akita Shinkansen line, not expected to resume until around 10am
2024-12-30 08:28:00
On the night of the 29th, a power outage occurred in Akita Prefecture, causing trains on the Akita Shinkansen to stop operating, resulting in no electricity or heating in the cars. Currently, service is suspended on both lines between Morioka Station and Akita Station, and according to JR, service is not expected to resume until at least around 10:00 a.m.
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Power outage on Akita Shinkansen line, not expected to resume until around 10am
2024-12-30 07:20:00
On the night of the 29th, a power outage occurred in Akita Prefecture, causing trains on the Akita Shinkansen to stop operating, resulting in no electricity or heating in the cars. Currently, service is suspended on both lines between Morioka Station and Akita Station, and according to JR, service is not expected to resume until at least around 10:00 a.m.
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Baby's body found on residential property in Okinawa; mother arrested for abandoning body
2024-12-30 06:40:00
On the 29th, police arrested the 30-year-old mother, who lives in the house, on suspicion of abandoning a body after the body of a newborn baby was found on the grounds of a house in Okinawa City.
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Three siblings, elementary and junior high school students, killed in Ebina, Kanagawa
2024-12-30 06:39:00
On the night of the 29th, three siblings, two junior high school students and one elementary school student, were found collapsed in a house in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and all three later died. The police are investigating the details of the incident.
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Power outage on Akita Shinkansen line, not expected to resume until around 10am
2024-12-30 05:18:00
On the night of the 29th, a power outage occurred in Akita Prefecture, causing trains to stop operating, resulting in no electricity or heating in the cars. Currently, service is suspended on both lines between Morioka Station and Akita Station, and according to JR, service is not expected to resume until at least around 10:00 a.m.
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179 people killed in South Korean passenger plane crash; investigation into cause of accident underway
2024-12-30 05:09:00
On the 29th, a passenger plane crashed and burst into flames at an airport in southwestern South Korea, killing a total of 179 passengers and crew, excluding the two who were rescued. South Korean media reported that this was the worst aircraft accident to have ever occurred in the country, and the South Korean government has decided to launch a detailed investigation into the cause of the accident.
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113 cases of crime victims and surviving families conveyed to perpetrators one year after system launched
2024-12-30 04:49:00
It has been a year since the system was launched, in which prison officials listen to the feelings of crime victims and their surviving family members and convey them to the perpetrators, and there have been 113 cases in which victims have used the system to convey their feelings to the perpetrators. The Ministry of Justice has decided to take further steps, as there is an issue with publicizing the system.
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