Social News(2025/01/17)
30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Commemorations in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Noto Earthquake.
2025-01-17 22:03:00
It has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake on the 17th. In Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, local residents mourned the victims under the "Light of Hope" donated by Kobe City in hopes of recovery. In Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, people were seen observing a moment of silence at the time the earthquake occurred.
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[Daily Activities] 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: "Passing on memories to the next generation"
2025-01-17 22:02:00
On the 17th, it has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, in which 6,434 people died. In areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City, events to commemorate the victims continued even on the night of the 17th. On the night of the 17th, some of the illuminations of the "Kobe Luminarie," which began in response to the earthquake, were lit up to commemorate those who died.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP Accountant Indicted Summary of Political Funding Party
2025-01-17 21:59:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has filed summary indictments against the accounting officer of the Liberal Democratic Party faction in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, the "Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Liberal Democratic Party," for violating the Political Funds Control Act by making false statements on its political funds income and expenditure report, alleging that the faction's accounting officer failed to report approximately 35 million yen in income, including sales revenue raised by Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members in excess of their sales quotas at a political fundraising party held by the faction.
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Hokkaido: Two people killed, one injured in a series of falls while removing snow from roofs
2025-01-17 21:27:00
On the 17th, two people died in a series of accidents in Hokkaido where people fell from roofs while removing snow. Police are calling for people to always wear safety ropes and helmets and work in groups of two or more when removing snow from roofs.
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Man stabbed in the chest at Utsunomiya residence dies; investigation underway as wife learns details
2025-01-17 21:26:00
On the morning of the 17th, a man in his 60s who lived in a house in Utsunomiya City was found collapsed with a stab wound in the chest and later died. In the same room was his wife in her 50s, who had a cut on her chest that appeared to have been made with a knife. The police believe that the wife knows something about the incident and are currently investigating the details.
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Emperor and Empress visit facility that conveys lessons learned from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
2025-01-17 21:04:00
After attending the 30th anniversary memorial ceremony for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake held in Kobe, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress viewed the facility's exhibits that conveyed the progress of recovery from the disaster and the lessons learned.
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30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Commemorations in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Noto Earthquake.
2025-01-17 21:01:00
It has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake on the 17th. In Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, local residents mourned the victims under the "Light of Hope" donated by Kobe City in hopes of recovery. In Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, people were seen observing a moment of silence at the time the earthquake occurred.
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Hiroshima Etajima forest fire: MSDF investigates connection to explosives training
2025-01-17 20:57:00
A fire broke out in the forest on the grounds of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's shooting range in Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, on the morning of the 17th, and has continued to spread into the night. The Self-Defense Forces are investigating whether there is any connection to the fire, and will resume firefighting activities from the morning of the 18th.
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[Daily Activities] 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: "Passing on memories to the next generation"
2025-01-17 20:02:00
On the 17th, it has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, in which 6,434 people died. In areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City, events to commemorate the victims continued even on the night of the 17th. On the night of the 17th, some of the illuminations of the "Kobe Luminarie," which began in response to the earthquake, were lit up to commemorate those who died.
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[Press conference details] Fuji TV President Q&A with reporters
2025-01-17 19:30:00
Following a weekly magazine report alleging that Fuji TV employees were involved in trouble between entertainer Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji TV held its first press conference since the issue was first raised on the 17th, where President Minato Koichi apologized for causing great trouble to those involved. He then revealed that a new investigative committee consisting mainly of third-party lawyers would be set up to investigate the facts and the company's response.
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Law to compensate victims of former Eugenic Protection Law comes into force; victims apply
2025-01-17 19:30:00
A law to provide compensation to victims who were forced to undergo sterilization or abortion under the former Eugenic Protection Law came into effect on the 17th. A party who won the lawsuit that led to the compensation law came to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to apply, saying, "There are still many people who are suffering."
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Number of influenza patients almost unchanged from last week, 40 prefectures at warning level
2025-01-17 19:26:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide as of the 12th of this month has increased slightly from the previous week, remaining almost flat at 35.02 per medical institution. The number of influenza patients in 40 prefectures and prefectures has exceeded the "alert level" of 30, and the epidemic continues.
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Nobel Peace Prize Japan Confederation of A-bomb Victims Organizations Representative Committee Member Tanaka and Others Report to Saitama Prefecture Governor
2025-01-17 19:25:00
Representative committee member Tanaka Yoshimi and other atomic bomb survivors from Saitama Prefecture, who attended the award ceremony as part of the delegation of Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, which received the Nobel Peace Prize, visited Governor Ohno to report the award.
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New Director-General of the Japan Meteorological Agency, Nomura, takes office: "We want to minimize the number of people who die in disasters"
2025-01-17 19:18:00
Ryuichi Nomura has been appointed as the new director-general of the Japan Meteorological Agency, and has stated his aspirations, saying, "I want to support local disaster prevention responses with the goal of minimizing the number of people who die in disasters."
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[Regular updates] 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake "Passing on memories to the next generation"
2025-01-17 19:15:00
The 17th marks 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, in which 6,434 people died. In areas that were severely damaged, such as Kobe City, events to commemorate the victims continued even into the evening of the 17th.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP Accountant Indicted Summary of Political Funding Party
2025-01-17 18:44:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has filed summary indictments against the accounting officer of the Liberal Democratic Party faction in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, the "Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Liberal Democratic Party," for violating the Political Funds Control Act by making false statements on its political funds income and expenditure report, alleging that the faction's accounting officer failed to report approximately 35 million yen in income, including sales revenue raised by Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members in excess of their sales quotas at a political fundraising party held by the faction.
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Tokyu Railway submits business plan for "New Airport Line" connecting Kamata and Keikyu Kamata area
2025-01-17 18:41:00
On the 17th, Tokyu Corporation submitted an application to the government for a new line connecting two stations near Kamata Station and Keikyu Kamata Station in Ota Ward, Tokyo. If this plan is realized, it is expected to improve access between Shibuya and Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
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LINE subsidiary employee accused of insider trading: FSA recommends payment of surcharge
2025-01-17 18:36:00
Five years ago, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission recommended to the Financial Services Agency that it order an employee working at an overseas subsidiary of LINE at the time to pay a penalty of over 14 million yen for insider trading after learning of a capital and business alliance between the LINE Group and Demae-Can, a major delivery service, before the information was made public.
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[Details] Fuji TV President's press conference: "Apologies for not being able to explain"
2025-01-17 18:22:00
Following a weekly magazine report alleging that Fuji TV employees were involved in trouble between entertainer Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji TV held its first press conference since the issue was first raised on the 17th, where President Minato Koichi apologized for causing great trouble to those involved. He then revealed that a new investigative committee consisting mainly of third-party lawyers would be set up to investigate the facts and the company's response.
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Training to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake during the Expo held in Konohana Ward, Osaka
2025-01-17 18:11:00
A drill was held in Konohana Ward, Osaka to confirm how to respond in the event of a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough during the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
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University entrance common test starts tomorrow. What's the weather like? A ritual to "get a good score"
2025-01-17 18:07:00
The Common University Entrance Examination will begin on the 18th. On the 17th, the day before, the test venues were set up and inspected around the country, prayers were offered at shrines, and some high schools held send-off parties for test-takers. What is the traditional ritual that prays for good marks? The article also tells you about the weather for the weekend. It also includes points to note about the test due to the reorganization of the subjects and courses. We hope that all test-takers will give it their all. Good luck!
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[Regular updates] 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake - Passing on memories to the next generation
2025-01-17 18:06:00
On the 17th, it will be 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, in which 6,434 people died. Events to commemorate the victims are being held in the heavily damaged areas, such as Kobe City.
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TV Tokyo's police coverage program violates broadcasting ethics, BPO issues opinion
2025-01-17 18:03:00
The Broadcasting Ethics and Program Improvement Organization (BPO) has concluded that a TV Tokyo program aired two years ago that featured close coverage of the police violated broadcasting ethics by failing to mention that an arrested person had not been charged, thereby damaging the reputation of those involved.
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Elementary school student seriously injured, cutting fingertip, by baseball net at Yamato Park, Kanagawa
2025-01-17 18:02:00
On the 15th, an elementary school student playing in a park in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, got his fingers entangled in a baseball net, resulting in the amputation of the tip of his finger. The child became entangled while trying to slip through a hole in the torn net, and the city, which manages the park, is planning to inspect the baseball nets in other parks to see if they are defective.
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[Details] Fuji TV President's press conference: "Apologies for not being able to explain"
2025-01-17 17:49:00
Following a weekly magazine report alleging that Fuji TV employees were involved in trouble between entertainer Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji TV held its first press conference since the issue was first raised on the 17th, where President Minato Koichi apologized for causing great trouble to those involved. He then revealed that a new investigative committee consisting mainly of third-party lawyers would be set up to investigate the facts and the company's response.
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Foreigners are being tricked into taking part in fraud near the Thai-Myanmar border
2025-01-17 17:34:00
Thai police are working with relevant countries to step up crime monitoring and countermeasures after a series of cases of tourists and other foreigners being tricked into taking part in fraud near the border between Thailand and Myanmar in Southeast Asia.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to compile report on mandatory stress checks at all workplaces
2025-01-17 17:33:00
In order to strengthen mental health measures for working people, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's advisory council has compiled a report that includes measures such as making it mandatory for all workplaces to conduct stress checks.
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Emperor and Empress visit facility that conveys lessons learned from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
2025-01-17 17:32:00
After attending the 30th anniversary memorial ceremony for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake held in Kobe, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress viewed the facility's exhibits that conveyed the progress of recovery from the disaster and the lessons learned.
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Tokyo announces earliest start of cedar pollen dispersion since statistics began being collected
2025-01-17 17:31:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that cedar pollen began to fly in the city on the 8th of this month. This is the earliest pollen to fly at this time of year since statistics began being collected, and the metropolitan government believes that this is due to multiple factors, including the heat of last summer.
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Investigators drop charges in false accusation case; manufacturer files petition with prosecutorial review committee
2025-01-17 17:29:00
In a case of wrongful conviction involving a chemical machinery manufacturer in Yokohama, the manufacturer has requested a review by the Prosecutorial Review Commission, claiming that it was unjust that an investigator from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Bureau, who was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of destroying interrogation records, was not indicted.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP accounting officer summarily indicted for failing to report income and expenditures
2025-01-17 17:22:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has filed summary indictments against the accounting officer of the Liberal Democratic Party faction in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, the "Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Liberal Democratic Party," for violating the Political Funds Control Act by making false statements on its political funds income and expenditure report, alleging that the faction's accounting officer failed to report approximately 35 million yen in income, including sales revenue raised by Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members in excess of their sales quotas at a political fundraising party held by the faction.
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[Details] Fuji TV President's press conference: "Apologies for not being able to explain"
2025-01-17 17:15:00
Following a weekly magazine report alleging that Fuji TV employees were involved in trouble between entertainer Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji TV held its first press conference since the issue was first raised on the 17th, where President Minato Koichi apologized for causing great trouble to those involved. He then revealed that a new investigative committee consisting mainly of third-party lawyers would be set up to investigate the facts and the company's response.
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Number of influenza patients almost unchanged from last week, 40 prefectures at warning level
2025-01-17 17:01:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide as of the 12th of this month has increased slightly from the previous week, remaining almost flat at 35.02 per medical institution. The number of influenza patients in 40 prefectures and prefectures has exceeded the "alert level" of 30, and the epidemic continues.
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[Updated regularly] Memorial ceremony held in Kobe marking 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
2025-01-17 16:51:00
On the 17th, it has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, in which 6,434 people died. Events to commemorate the victims are being held in areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City. In Kobe City, a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake was held, with the Emperor and Empress in attendance.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP accounting officer summarily indicted for failing to report income and expenditures
2025-01-17 16:27:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has summarily indicted an accountant for the Liberal Democratic Party faction in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, "Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Liberal Democratic Party," on charges of false reporting in violation of the Political Funds Control Act, alleging that the faction's accountant, who prepared the faction's income and expenditure report, failed to report approximately 35 million yen in income, including sales revenue raised by Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members in excess of their sales quotas at a political fundraising party held by the faction.
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Supreme Court rules that Korean families seeking compensation for war dead enshrined at Yasukuni Shrine lose lawsuit
2025-01-17 16:13:00
In a lawsuit filed by Korean family members against the government, alleging that the enshrinement of war dead at Yasukuni Shrine violates the constitutional separation of religion and state, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, citing that the period during which compensation could be sought had expired, and the plaintiffs' loss was finalized. However, one judge expressed a dissenting opinion.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP accounting officer summarily indicted for failing to report income and expenditures
2025-01-17 15:46:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has summarily indicted an accountant for the Liberal Democratic Party faction in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, "Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Liberal Democratic Party," on charges of false reporting in violation of the Political Funds Control Act, alleging that the faction's accountant, who prepared the faction's income and expenditure report, failed to report approximately 35 million yen in income, including sales revenue raised by Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members in excess of their sales quotas at a political fundraising party held by the faction.
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30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Commemorations in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Noto Earthquake.
2025-01-17 15:40:00
It has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake on the 17th. In Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, local residents mourned the victims under the "Light of Hope" donated by Kobe City in hopes of recovery. In Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, people were seen observing a moment of silence at the time the earthquake occurred.
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[Updated regularly] Memorial ceremony held in Kobe marking 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
2025-01-17 15:26:00
On the 17th, it has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, in which 6,434 people died. Events to commemorate the victims are being held in areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City. In Kobe City, a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake was held, with the Emperor and Empress in attendance.
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Kawasaki: Two apartment buildings burned down. 80-year-old man who started the fire blamed it on "neglect of cigarette fire."
2025-01-17 15:25:00
In a fire that burned down two apartment buildings in Kawasaki City on the 16th and killed three people believed to be residents, a man in his 80s living in the apartment where the fire started had explained that he had "carelessly put out a cigarette."
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Supreme Court rules that Korean families seeking compensation for war dead enshrined at Yasukuni Shrine lose lawsuit
2025-01-17 15:02:00
In a lawsuit filed by Korean family members against the government, alleging that the enshrinement of war dead at Yasukuni Shrine violates the constitutional separation of religion and state, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, citing that the period during which compensation could be sought had expired, and the plaintiffs' loss was finalized. However, one judge expressed a dissenting opinion.
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Shohei Ohtani donates 78 million yen to LA wildfire relief team: "Sincere gratitude to firefighters"
2025-01-17 14:43:00
In response to the ongoing wildfires around Los Angeles in the United States, Shohei Ohtani, a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, posted on his social media account, "I am truly grateful to all the firefighters who continue to fight for us," and announced that he would donate $500,000, or approximately 78 million yen in Japanese yen.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP accounting officer summarily indicted for failure to report income and expenditures
2025-01-17 14:26:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has summarily indicted a 72-year-old accounting officer of the Liberal Democratic Party faction in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, who was responsible for preparing the faction's income and expenditure report, on charges of false reporting in violation of the Political Funds Control Act, alleging that the faction failed to report approximately 35 million yen in income, including sales revenue raised by assembly members in excess of sales quotas at political fundraising parties held by the faction in 2019 and 2022.
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30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Commemorations in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Noto Earthquake.
2025-01-17 13:58:00
It has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake on the 17th. In Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, local residents mourned the victims under the "Light of Hope" donated by Kobe City in hopes of recovery. In Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, people were seen observing a moment of silence at the time the earthquake occurred.
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26 members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly's Liberal Democratic Party did not report income and expenditures, including 8 former secretaries-general
2025-01-17 13:48:00
Regarding the issue of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP faction "Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP" not reporting income from parties held by Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members that exceeded sales quotas, the party has found that 26 members were not reported, and of these, eight were former secretary-generals, the heads of factions. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP will hold a press conference on the 17th to announce the results of its investigation.
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Law to compensate victims of former Eugenic Protection Law comes into force; victims apply
2025-01-17 13:46:00
A law to provide compensation to victims who were forced to undergo sterilization or abortion under the former Eugenic Protection Law came into effect on the 17th. A party who won the lawsuit that led to the compensation law came to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to apply, saying, "There are still many people who are suffering."
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[Updated regularly] Memorial ceremony held in Kobe marking 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
2025-01-17 13:45:00
On the 17th, it has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, in which 6,434 people died. Events to commemorate the victims are being held in areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City. In Kobe City, a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake was held, with the Emperor and Empress in attendance.
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[Live] MSDF conducts explosives training near forest fire in Etajima, Hiroshima
2025-01-17 13:27:00
On the morning of the 17th, a fire broke out in a mountain forest in Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and firefighting efforts are underway. According to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, at the time, training using explosives was being conducted at a shooting range near the scene.
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Tokaido Shinkansen resumes operation
2025-01-17 13:06:00
According to JR Central, services on the Tokaido Shinkansen were suspended on both lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Osaka Station due to a fire that broke out beside the tracks. However, after the firefighting efforts were completed and safety was confirmed, services resumed at 12:50 pm.
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Organized crime group arrested for allegedly recovering stolen money through train station lockers
2025-01-17 13:04:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 41-year-old gangster who is believed to have collected money he had defrauded in a specialized fraud scheme from suspects who withdrew the cash through coin lockers at train stations.
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[Updated regularly] Memorial ceremony held in Kobe marking 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
2025-01-17 13:02:00
It has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed 6,434 people, on the 17th. Events to commemorate the victims are being held in areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City. Memorial ceremonies hosted by Hyogo Prefecture and other organizations have begun.
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Fire in Etajima forest, Hiroshima, still spreading, no injuries
2025-01-17 12:44:00
A fire broke out in a mountain forest in Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture on the morning of the 17th, and firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze.
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Couple re-arrested in serial poisoning case for defrauding relatives of their life insurance money
2025-01-17 12:34:00
In a case where a couple was arrested for allegedly killing four relatives, including their 4-year-old daughter and her parents, by forcing them to ingest harmful chemicals, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has re-arrested the couple on suspicion of defrauding a total of approximately 26 million yen in life insurance payments for the three people.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended on both lines between Nagoya Station and Gifu-Hashima Station
2025-01-17 12:14:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen is currently suspending operations on both lines between Nagoya Station and Gifu-Hashima Station due to a fire that broke out beside the tracks. Operations are expected to resume as soon as safety can be ensured.
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Emperor and Empress hold talks with support group representatives before memorial ceremony
2025-01-17 12:10:00
The Emperor and Empress, who are visiting Kobe City, held talks with members of disaster-stricken area support groups established as a lesson from the disaster on the morning of the 17th, prior to attending the 30th anniversary memorial ceremony for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
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[Live] Memorial ceremony held in Kobe to mark 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
2025-01-17 11:58:00
It has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed 6,434 people, on the 17th. Events to commemorate the victims are being held in areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City. Memorial ceremonies hosted by Hyogo Prefecture and other organizations have begun.
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Forest fire in Etajima, Hiroshima, still burning, no injuries
2025-01-17 11:48:00
According to the fire department, at around 9:40 a.m. on the 17th, a report was received that "flames were rising" from a forest in Osu, Etajima-cho, Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The fire is still spreading and firefighting efforts are underway. So far, no one has been injured.
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30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake commemorated under the "Light of Hope" in Rikuzentakata, Iwate
2025-01-17 11:43:00
On the 17th, it has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. In Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, local residents mourned the victims under the "Light of Hope" donated by Kobe City in hopes of recovery.
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Law to compensate victims of former Eugenic Protection Law comes into force; victims apply
2025-01-17 11:39:00
A law to provide compensation to victims who were forced to undergo sterilization or abortion under the former Eugenic Protection Law came into effect on the 17th. A party who won the lawsuit that led to the compensation law came to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to apply, saying, "There are still many people who are suffering."
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30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: A moment of silence in Ishinomaki, Miyagi
2025-01-17 11:01:00
On the 17th, it will be 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. In Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, a moment of silence was held at the time the earthquake occurred.
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[Updated regularly] 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: Memorials in affected areas
2025-01-17 10:54:00
The 17th marks 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed 6,434 people. In areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City, a moment of silence was held at 5:46 a.m., the time the earthquake occurred, to mourn the victims. This will be a day to think about the unchanging issue of how to apply the lessons of the past to future disaster prevention.
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Liquid reportedly "sprinkled" inside Tokaido Shinkansen train confirmed to be non-hazardous
2025-01-17 10:33:00
Just before 8 a.m. on the 17th, a report of "liquid being spilled" inside a Tokaido Shinkansen train arriving at JR Shin-Yokohama Station was received, and the police and fire departments investigated. They confirmed the presence of liquid, but it was found to be dangerous. No injuries were reported, and the police and fire departments are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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[Updated regularly] 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: Memorials in affected areas
2025-01-17 10:09:00
The 17th marks 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed 6,434 people. In areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City, a moment of silence was held at 5:46 a.m., the time the earthquake occurred, to mourn the victims. This will be a day to think about the unchanging issue of how to apply the lessons of the past to future disaster prevention.
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[Updated regularly] 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: Memorials in affected areas
2025-01-17 09:13:00
The 17th marks 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed 6,434 people. In areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City, a moment of silence was held at 5:46 a.m., the time the earthquake occurred, to mourn the victims. This will be a day to think about the unchanging issue of how to apply the lessons of the past to future disaster prevention.
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One man dies in house fire, resident in his 60s unable to contact, Adachi Ward, Tokyo
2025-01-17 09:00:00
A fire broke out at a house in Tokyo's Adachi Ward early in the morning on the 16th, and one man was taken to the hospital but later died. Since the fire, the man in his 60s who lived in the house has been unable to be contacted, and the Metropolitan Police Department is working to confirm his identity and is investigating the cause of the fire in detail.
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A report of "liquid being spilled" on a Tokaido Shinkansen train arriving at Shin-Yokohama Station
2025-01-17 08:50:00
According to the police, at around 7:40 a.m. on the 17th, a report was received that "liquid was spilled" inside a Tokaido Shinkansen train that had arrived at Shin-Yokohama Station. According to the police, no injuries have been reported so far, but police and fire departments have been dispatched to the scene and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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[Updated regularly] 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: Memorials in affected areas
2025-01-17 08:04:00
The 17th marks 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed 6,434 people. In areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City, a moment of silence was held at 5:46 a.m., the time the earthquake occurred, to mourn the victims. This will be a day to think about the unchanging issue of how to apply the lessons of the past to future disaster prevention.
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26 members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly's Liberal Democratic Party did not report income and expenditures, including 8 former secretaries-general
2025-01-17 07:34:00
Regarding the issue of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP faction "Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP" not reporting income from parties held by Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members that exceeded sales quotas, the party has found that 26 members were not reported, and of these, eight were former secretary-generals, the heads of factions. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP will hold a press conference on the 17th to announce the results of its investigation.
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[Updated regularly] 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: Memorial prayers held in Kobe and other areas
2025-01-17 07:09:00
The 17th marks 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed 6,434 people. In areas that suffered heavy damage, such as Kobe City, a moment of silence was held at 5:46 a.m., the time the earthquake occurred, to mourn the victims. This will be a day to think about the unchanging issue of how to apply the lessons of the past to future disaster prevention.
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New compensation begins for former eugenic protection law; Prime Minister Ishiba to meet with former plaintiffs
2025-01-17 06:01:00
As new compensation for victims who were forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law begins, Prime Minister Ishiba will meet with the plaintiffs in the lawsuit on the 17th. He plans to once again apologize on behalf of the government and convey his intention to take every possible measure to steadily advance compensation.
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Law providing compensation to victims of former eugenic protection law comes into effect today
2025-01-17 06:00:00
A law providing compensation to victims who were forced to undergo sterilization or abortions under the former Eugenic Protection Law came into effect on the 17th, and prefectures across the country will begin accepting claims for compensation.
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Thirty years after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, 60% of deceased's thoughts are "nothing has changed"
2025-01-17 04:51:00
On the 17th, it will be 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, in which 6,434 people died. In a survey conducted by NHK targeting people living in areas hit hard by the disaster, they were asked if the amount of time they spend thinking about their deceased family members has changed in the 30 years since then. Over 60% answered "No change." Experts point out that "Even those who appear to have returned to their normal lives still have the 'earthquake' in their hearts in various ways. It will be important to understand that there is a gap between appearances and inner selves, and to be sympathetic to them."
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Fuji TV president to hold press conference today over reports of Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women
2025-01-17 03:01:00
Fuji TV President Koichi Minato will hold a press conference on the 17th in response to a weekly magazine report alleging that Fuji TV employees were involved in the trouble between entertainer Masahiro Nakai and a woman. He is expected to clarify the company's position on the series of reports.
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