Social News(2025/03/31)
Fuji TV press conference following the third-party committee's investigation report
2025-03-31 22:44:00
After receiving the investigation report from the third-party committee, Fuji TV President Kenji Shimizu held a press conference on the evening of the 31st and offered his sincere apologies, saying, "We sincerely apologize to the victim for the great pain we have caused her." He also indicated that he would take disciplinary action against those involved after verifying the facts of the harassment pointed out in the report. Following the report from the third-party committee, Fuji TV held a press conference at 7:25 pm and announced improvement measures based on the report.
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Fuji TV third-party committee: "Sexual violence an extension of work"
2025-03-31 22:26:00
Regarding the series of issues surrounding the trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a female announcer at Fuji TV, a third-party committee established by Fuji TV and its parent company released its investigation report on the 31st, stating that the incident was "determined to be sexual violence that occurred as an 'extension of work.'" The third-party committee held a press conference to explain the contents of the report. The company also held a press conference at 7pm to announce improvement measures based on the report.
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Chemical leak on Tohoku Shinkansen train injures three passengers; two company executives indicted
2025-03-31 22:11:00
In October 2023, two Tokyo company executives were summarily indicted on charges of professional negligence resulting in injury for leaking chemicals from their luggage on board a Tohoku Shinkansen train traveling near Sendai Station, injuring three passengers.
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Fuji TV third-party committee: "Sexual violence an extension of work"
2025-03-31 22:08:00
Regarding the series of issues surrounding the trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a female announcer at Fuji TV, a third-party committee established by Fuji TV and its parent company released its investigation report on the 31st, stating that the incident was "determined to be sexual violence that occurred as an 'extension of work.'" The third-party committee held a press conference to explain the contents of the report. The company also held a press conference at 7pm to announce improvement measures based on the report.
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Fuji TV third-party committee recognizes harassment cases by executives including Sorimachi
2025-03-31 21:29:00
The third-party committee's report also acknowledged cases of harassment by executives, including BS Fuji news program anchor Osamu Sorimachi, who retired as a director of Fuji Television on March 27.
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[Breaking News] Myanmar earthquake: "More than 2,000 dead" - military spokesman
2025-03-31 21:26:00
A spokesman for the military, which holds real power in Myanmar, said on the afternoon of the 31st that 2,056 people have been killed and 3,900 injured in the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar. The whereabouts of 270 people are unknown. In Mandalay, the second largest city that sustained the most damage, many people are believed to still be trapped in collapsed buildings, and rescue efforts are continuing even after 72 hours have passed since the earthquake, when survival rates are said to be low. We are providing the latest information.
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Fuji TV press conference following the third-party committee's investigation report
2025-03-31 21:22:00
After receiving the investigation report from the third-party committee, Fuji TV President Kenji Shimizu held a press conference on the evening of the 31st and offered his sincere apologies, saying, "We sincerely apologize to the victim for causing her so much pain." He also indicated that he intends to take disciplinary action against those involved after verifying the facts of the harassment pointed out in the report. Following the report from the third-party committee, Fuji TV held a press conference at 7:25 pm and announced improvement measures based on the report. *In order to protect privacy, Fuji TV has requested that the Q&A session at the press conference be delayed by 10 minutes, and NHK will be broadcasting it 10 minutes late. If any statements are made that may violate privacy, the sound will be muted.
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[Q&A] Asking experts about "new damage estimates" for the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake
2025-03-31 21:20:00
New damage estimates for a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough. How should we interpret these estimates? And what is needed to reduce damage? We spoke to an expert on disaster information, tsunamis, and disaster-related deaths who has participated in the discussions as a member of a national working group.
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[Now streaming] Fuji TV press conference following the third-party committee's investigation report
2025-03-31 21:04:00
After receiving the investigation report from the third-party committee, Fuji TV President Kenji Shimizu held a press conference on the evening of the 31st and offered his sincere apologies, saying, "We sincerely apologize to the victim for the great pain we have caused her." He also indicated that he would take disciplinary action against those involved after verifying the facts of the harassment pointed out in the report. Following the report from the third-party committee, Fuji TV held a press conference at 7:25 pm and announced improvement measures based on the report.
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Lawsuit filed by NHK-affiliated group seeking compensation for personal damages by superiors settled
2025-03-31 20:36:00
In a lawsuit in which a man working for an NHK-affiliated organization sought compensation for damages, claiming that his character was damaged by comments made by his superior, a settlement was reached in which the superior admitted to the comments and paid the man 30,000 yen in compensation.
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Kyoto Family Court rejects petition to "revise family register to gender-neutral information"
2025-03-31 20:32:00
A "non-binary" person who identifies as neither male nor female requested that her family register listing as "eldest daughter" be amended to a gender-neutral listing. The Kyoto Family Court rejected the request, stating that "biological sex is important in social life, and it is reasonable to publicly prove it by listing one's gender."
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[Breaking News] Myanmar earthquake: "More than 2,000 dead" - military spokesman
2025-03-31 20:30:00
A spokesman for the military, which holds real power in Myanmar, said on the afternoon of the 31st that 2,056 people have been killed and 3,900 injured in the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar. The whereabouts of 270 people are unknown. In Mandalay, the second largest city that sustained the most damage, many people are believed to still be trapped in collapsed buildings, and rescue efforts are continuing even after 72 hours have passed since the earthquake, when survival rates are said to be low. We are providing the latest information.
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[Details] New damage estimates for the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake announced My town
2025-03-31 20:29:00
The Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake is expected to occur in the near future. The national damage estimates have been fully revised after more than 10 years since the last time. *You can see the tsunami height and damage estimates for each region in the latter half of the article. Due to changes in the calculation method, the tsunami inundation area has expanded and delayed evacuation has been taken into account, so in the worst case scenario, the death toll is 298,000, only a slight decrease from the previous estimate of over 320,000. However, thanks to the effectiveness of past efforts, the number of casualties will be significantly reduced if efforts for rapid evacuation and earthquake resistance are further advanced. On the other hand, the number of "disaster-related deaths" due to illness caused by evacuation life etc. has been estimated for the first time, and in the worst case scenario, it is feared that the number could reach 52,000, about 13 times that of the Great East Japan Earthquake, making it urgent to improve the living environment of evacuees (※This is the national estimate and differs from the estimates of each prefecture).
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[Breaking News] Fuji TV Third Party Committee Says "Sexual Violence as an Extension of Work"
2025-03-31 20:28:00
Regarding the series of issues surrounding the trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a female announcer at Fuji TV, a third-party committee established by Fuji TV and its parent company released its investigation report on the 31st, stating that the incident was "determined to be sexual violence that occurred as an 'extension of work.'" The third-party committee held a press conference to explain the contents of the report. The company also held a press conference at 7pm to announce improvement measures based on the report.
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[Q&A] Asking experts about "new damage estimates" for the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake
2025-03-31 20:24:00
New damage estimates for a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough. How should we interpret these estimates? And what is needed to reduce damage? We spoke to an expert on disaster information, tsunamis, and disaster-related deaths who has participated in the discussions as a member of a national working group.
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[Breaking News] Rescue efforts continue 72 hours after Myanmar earthquake
2025-03-31 20:12:00
The major earthquake that hit central Myanmar has claimed approximately 1,700 lives in the country so far. In Mandalay, the second largest city that sustained the most damage, many people are believed to still be trapped in collapsed buildings, and rescue efforts are continuing even after 72 hours have passed since the earthquake, when survival rates are said to decrease. Meanwhile, in Bangkok, the capital of neighboring Thailand, a high-rise building under construction collapsed due to the earthquake, and according to local authorities, at least 11 people have died and more than 70 people are unable to be contacted. We are providing the latest information.
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[Now streaming] Fuji TV press conference following the third-party committee's investigation report
2025-03-31 20:10:00
Fuji TV President Kenji Shimizu, who received the investigation report from the third-party committee, held a press conference tonight and offered his sincere apologies, saying, "We sincerely apologize to the victim for the great pain we have caused her." He also indicated that he intends to take disciplinary action against those involved after verifying the facts of the harassment pointed out in the report. Following the report from the third-party committee, Fuji TV held a press conference at 7:25 pm and announced improvement measures based on the report.
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Fukuoka: 4 dead and injured at school event barbecue, 1 indicted without bail, 2 not indicted
2025-03-31 20:08:00
Two years ago at a beauty vocational school in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, a fire spread among students during a school barbecue event, resulting in four deaths and injuries. Of the three school officials who were referred to prosecutors, the prosecutors have indicted a 25-year-old employee at the time on charges of professional negligence resulting in death, while not indicting the then-chairman of the board of directors and two others.
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[Breaking News] Fuji TV Third Party Committee Says "Sexual Violence as an Extension of Work"
2025-03-31 20:05:00
Regarding the series of issues surrounding the trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a female announcer at Fuji TV, a third-party committee established by Fuji TV and its parent company released its investigation report on the 31st, stating that the incident was "determined to be sexual violence that occurred as an 'extension of work.'" The third-party committee will hold a press conference at 5pm to explain the contents of the report. The company will also hold a press conference at 7pm to announce improvement measures based on the report.
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[Breaking News] Fuji TV Third Party Committee Says "Sexual Violence as an Extension of Work"
2025-03-31 19:19:00
Regarding the series of issues surrounding the trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a female announcer at Fuji TV, a third-party committee established by Fuji TV and its parent company released its investigation report on the 31st, stating that the incident was "determined to be sexual violence that occurred as an extension of work." The third-party committee will hold a press conference at 5:00 p.m. to explain the contents of the report. The company will also hold a press conference at 7:00 p.m. to announce improvement measures based on the report. *NHK will broadcast the press conference of the third-party committee and the press conference of Fuji TV separately. Fuji TV has requested that the Q&A session at the press conference be delayed by 10 minutes to protect privacy, and NHK will broadcast it 10 minutes late. If there are any remarks that may violate privacy, the sound will be muted.
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Fuji TV to hold press conference following investigation report from third-party committee
2025-03-31 19:09:00
Regarding the series of issues surrounding the trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a female announcer at Fuji TV, a third-party committee established by Fuji TV and its parent company released its investigation report on the 31st, stating that the incident was "determined to be sexual violence that occurred as an 'extension of work.'" Following the report from the third-party committee, Fuji TV will hold a press conference at 7:25 pm to announce improvement measures based on the report. *NHK will broadcast both the third-party committee's press conference and Fuji TV's press conference.
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Couple arrested for murdering four relatives: wife indicted for murdering second daughter, husband not indicted
2025-03-31 19:07:00
In a case where a couple from Taito Ward, Tokyo was arrested for killing four relatives with harmful chemicals, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office indicted the 38-year-old wife on charges of murdering their four-year-old daughter, but did not indict the 44-year-old husband on the 31st. The reason for not indicting was not disclosed. The couple have already been indicted on charges of murdering three of their relatives: their older sister, mother, and father.
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A right whale was successfully photographed off the coast of Hachijo Town, Tokyo
2025-03-31 18:57:00
A whale believed to be a right whale, an endangered species with an extremely small population, was photographed off the coast of Hachijo Town, Tokyo. An expert said, "Based on its characteristics, it is definitely a right whale. Because the population is so small, very little is known about its ecology, so this footage is extremely valuable."
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Meeting to consider "island entry tax" following registration of "Sado Island Gold Mine" as a World Heritage Site
2025-03-31 18:54:00
Following the registration of the Sado Island Gold Mine in Niigata Prefecture as a World Heritage Site, a review committee set up by the city of Sado has compiled a report stating that the city should consider introducing an "island entry tax" to encourage tourists and others to cooperate in environmental conservation.
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[Breaking News] Rescue efforts continue 72 hours after Myanmar earthquake
2025-03-31 18:49:00
The major earthquake that hit central Myanmar has claimed approximately 1,700 lives in the country so far. In Mandalay, the second largest city that sustained the most damage, many people are believed to still be trapped in collapsed buildings, and rescue efforts are continuing even after 72 hours have passed since the earthquake, when survival rates are said to decrease. Meanwhile, in Bangkok, the capital of neighboring Thailand, a high-rise building under construction collapsed due to the earthquake, and according to local authorities, at least 11 people have died and more than 70 people are unable to be contacted. We are providing the latest information.
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25 years since the eruption of Mount Usu in Hokkaido: Event held in Toyako Town to prepare for the next eruption
2025-03-31 18:48:00
On the 31st it marked 25 years since Mount Usu in Hokkaido erupted in 2000, and an event was held in Toyako Town at the foot of the volcano to discuss preparations for the next eruption.
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High court rejects petition to halt construction of Osprey base
2025-03-31 18:46:00
Following the Saga District Court's ruling on the 31st, the Fukuoka High Court dismissed a petition for a provisional injunction filed by fishermen and others who oppose the plan to halt construction of a military base on land adjacent to Saga Airport in connection with the deployment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey transport aircraft at the airport.
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23 people transported to hospital after accident involving tourist bus in Hokkaido Do-o Expressway tunnel
2025-03-31 18:37:00
On the morning of the 31st, an accident involving a tourist bus and a minivan occurred inside a tunnel on the Do-o Expressway, spanning the cities of Fukagawa and Asahikawa in Hokkaido, and 23 people were taken to the hospital.
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Former president found innocent appeals ruling that doesn't acknowledge illegality of investigation
2025-03-31 18:18:00
In a lawsuit filed by the Osaka District Court, which dismissed the lawsuit without acknowledging any illegality in the series of investigations, the former president of a real estate company who was acquitted of an embezzlement case investigated by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has appealed the ruling on the 31st, claiming that the former president's side was dissatisfied with the ruling. The Osaka District Court dismissed the lawsuit without acknowledging any illegality in the series of investigations.
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Hyogo Ashiya man arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and murder not indicted
2025-03-31 18:15:00
The Kobe District Public Prosecutors' Office has decided not to indict a 28-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and murder for stabbing a man in his 30s with a knife on a street in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture in January this year, causing serious injuries.
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[Breaking News] Rescue operations continue 72 hours after Myanmar earthquake
2025-03-31 18:12:00
The death toll in Myanmar from the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar has now reached approximately 1,700. In Mandalay, the second largest city that sustained the most damage, many people are believed to still be trapped in collapsed buildings, and desperate rescue efforts are continuing as the 72-hour limit from the time of the earthquake, when survival rates are said to drop sharply, approaches.
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High court rejects petition to halt construction of Osprey base
2025-03-31 18:05:00
Following the Saga District Court's ruling on the 31st, the Fukuoka High Court dismissed a petition for a provisional injunction filed by fishermen and others who oppose the plan to halt construction of a military base on land adjacent to Saga Airport in connection with the deployment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey transport aircraft at the airport.
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[Details] New damage estimates for the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake announced My town
2025-03-31 18:03:00
The Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake is expected to occur in the near future. The national damage estimates have been fully revised after more than 10 years since the last time. *You can see the tsunami height and damage estimates for each region in the latter half of the article. Due to changes in the calculation method, the tsunami inundation area has expanded and delayed evacuation has been taken into account, so in the worst case scenario, the death toll is 298,000, only a slight decrease from the previous estimate of over 320,000. However, thanks to the effectiveness of past efforts, the number of casualties will be significantly reduced if efforts for rapid evacuation and earthquake resistance are further advanced. On the other hand, the number of "disaster-related deaths" due to illness caused by evacuation life etc. has been estimated for the first time, and in the worst case scenario, it is feared that the number could reach 52,000, about 13 times that of the Great East Japan Earthquake, making it urgent to improve the living environment of evacuees (※This is the national estimate and differs from the estimates of each prefecture).
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Regulation of app stores and other IT giants to target Apple, Google, etc.
2025-03-31 17:57:00
Apple, Google, and other companies will be subject to a new law that regulates large IT companies in areas such as smartphone app stores. Designated companies will be prohibited from interfering with the provision of app stores by other companies.
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[Press conference] Fuji TV third-party committee: "Sexual violence as an extension of work"
2025-03-31 17:45:00
Regarding the series of issues surrounding the trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a female announcer at Fuji TV, a third-party committee established by Fuji TV and its parent company released its investigation report on the 31st, stating that the incident was "determined to be sexual violence that occurred as an extension of work." The third-party committee will hold a press conference at 5:00 p.m. to explain the contents of the report. The company will also hold a press conference at 7:00 p.m. to announce improvement measures based on the report. *NHK will broadcast the press conference of the third-party committee and the press conference of Fuji TV separately. Fuji TV has requested that the Q&A session at the press conference be delayed by 10 minutes to protect privacy, and NHK will broadcast it 10 minutes late. If there are any remarks that may violate privacy, the sound will be muted.
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Fukuoka: 4 dead and injured at school event barbecue, 1 indicted without bail, 2 not indicted
2025-03-31 17:43:00
In connection with the accident two years ago at a beauty vocational school in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, when a fire spread among students during a school event barbecue, resulting in four deaths and injuries, it has been learned from interviews with investigators that of the three school officials who were referred to prosecutors, the prosecutors have indicted a 25-year-old employee at the time on charges of professional negligence resulting in death while not indicting two others, including the chairman of the board of directors, without detention.
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"Baby Post" launched by social welfare corporation in Tokyo's Sumida Ward
2025-03-31 17:35:00
A social welfare corporation in Tokyo's Sumida Ward began operating a so-called "baby post" on the 31st, where babies who cannot be raised by their parents can be anonymously placed. It also simultaneously started "confidential births," where pregnant women can give birth without revealing their identities to anyone other than medical institutions. Both are the second cases in the country, following a hospital in Kumamoto City.
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High concentrations of PFAS detected in wastewater from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Shimousa Air Base in Chiba Prefecture
2025-03-31 17:30:00
It has been discovered that a harmful substance known as PFAS, an organic fluorine compound, has been detected in high concentrations in wastewater from the Shimousa Air Base of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in Chiba Prefecture. As the substance has been detected in succession in areas surrounding the base, the prefecture and other organizations have decided to request the Self-Defense Forces to take measures to prevent leakage.
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Ehime Prefecture Imabari forest fire "suppressed" announcement, activities continue to put out completely
2025-03-31 17:27:00
On the morning of March 31, Imabari City announced that the forest fire in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, which is now in its ninth day since it broke out, has been "contained under control," as there is no longer any risk of it spreading. Meanwhile, multiple "heat sources" that are causing high temperatures on the mountainside have been found on the ground, and firefighters are continuing their work to completely extinguish the fire.
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[Press conference] Fuji TV third-party committee: "Sexual violence as an extension of work"
2025-03-31 17:14:00
Regarding the series of issues surrounding the trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a female announcer at Fuji TV, a third-party committee established by Fuji TV and its parent company released its investigative report on the 31st, stating that the incident was "determined to be sexual violence that occurred as an extension of work." The third-party committee will hold a press conference at 5pm to explain the contents of the report, and the company will also hold a press conference at 7pm to announce improvement measures based on the report. *NHK will broadcast both the third-party committee's press conference and Fuji TV's press conference.
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JR Ome Line Ome-Okutama service to be canceled from tomorrow's first train due to snow forecast
2025-03-31 17:07:00
In response to the snow forecast, JR East announced that it would temporarily suspend service on some sections of the Ome Line from the first train on April 1st. Service will be suspended on both lines between Ome Station and Okutama Station from the first train until around noon. JR East said that this may change depending on future weather conditions, and asked people to check their website for the latest information.
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Fukuoka: 4 dead and injured at school event barbecue, 1 indicted without bail, 2 not indicted
2025-03-31 16:58:00
In connection with the accident two years ago at a beauty vocational school in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, when a fire spread among students during a school event barbecue, resulting in four deaths and injuries, it has been learned from interviews with investigators that of the three school officials who were referred to prosecutors, the prosecutors have indicted a 25-year-old employee at the time on charges of professional negligence resulting in death while not indicting two others, including the chairman of the board of directors, without detention.
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[Breaking News] Rescue operations continue 72 hours after Myanmar earthquake
2025-03-31 16:57:00
The death toll in Myanmar from the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar has now reached approximately 1,700. In Mandalay, the second largest city that sustained the most damage, many people are believed to still be trapped in collapsed buildings, and desperate rescue efforts are continuing as the 72-hour limit from the time of the earthquake, when survival rates are said to drop sharply, approaches.
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[Details] New damage estimates for the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake announced My town
2025-03-31 16:54:00
The Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake is expected to occur in the near future. The national damage estimates have been fully revised after more than 10 years since the last time. *You can see the tsunami height and damage estimates for each region in the latter half of the article. Due to changes in the calculation method, the tsunami inundation area has expanded and delayed evacuation has been taken into account, so in the worst case scenario, the death toll is 298,000, only a slight decrease from the previous estimate of over 320,000. However, thanks to the effectiveness of past efforts, the number of casualties will be significantly reduced if efforts for rapid evacuation and earthquake resistance are further advanced. On the other hand, the number of "disaster-related deaths" due to illness caused by evacuation life etc. has been estimated for the first time, and in the worst case scenario, it is feared that the number could reach 52,000, about 13 times that of the Great East Japan Earthquake, making it urgent to improve the living environment of evacuees (※This is the national estimate and differs from the estimates of each prefecture).
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Downtown resigns as ambassador for Osaka-Kansai Expo 2020, "on hiatus"
2025-03-31 16:43:00
The popular comedy duo Downtown, who are serving as ambassadors for the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, which will open in April, have been announced by their agency as they are currently on hiatus.
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Kochi elementary school student dies during swimming class - investigation committee finds failure to know where he was the main cause
2025-03-31 16:42:00
On the 31st, the city's investigation committee released a report on the accident last year in which an elementary school student in Kochi City drowned and died during a swimming lesson at a nearby junior high school pool, pointing out that the main causes of the accident included the fact that lessons were conducted without knowing where the students were.
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"Baby Post" launched by social welfare corporation in Tokyo's Sumida Ward
2025-03-31 16:30:00
A social welfare corporation in Tokyo's Sumida Ward began operating a so-called "baby post" on the 31st, where babies who cannot be raised by their parents can be anonymously placed. It also simultaneously started "confidential births," where pregnant women can give birth without revealing their identities to anyone other than medical institutions. Both are the second cases in the country, following a hospital in Kumamoto City.
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13 people in Ishikawa Prefecture certified as disaster-related deaths in Noto Peninsula earthquake, bringing death toll to 570 including direct deaths
2025-03-31 16:28:00
By the 31st, local governments had recognized that the 13 people who died in Ishikawa Prefecture after the Noto Peninsula earthquake were disaster-related. This brings the total number of disaster-related deaths from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, including those in Niigata and Toyama Prefectures, to 342, and the total number of deaths, including direct deaths, to 570.
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[Breaking News] Fuji TV Third Party Committee Says "Sexual Violence as an Extension of Work"
2025-03-31 16:13:00
The third-party committee established by Fuji Television and its parent company to investigate the series of issues surrounding Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women has just released its investigation report. In the report, it was determined that the recent incidents were "recognized as sexual violence that occurred in the course of business." The third-party committee will hold a press conference at 5pm to explain the contents of the report, and the company will also hold a press conference at 7pm to announce improvement measures based on the report. *NHK will be live streaming both the third-party committee's press conference and Fuji Television's press conference.
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[Breaking News] Rescue operations continue 72 hours after Myanmar earthquake
2025-03-31 16:09:00
The death toll in Myanmar from the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar has now reached approximately 1,700. In Mandalay, the second largest city that sustained the most damage, many people are believed to still be trapped in collapsed buildings, and desperate rescue efforts are continuing as the 72-hour limit from the time of the earthquake, when survival rates are said to drop sharply, approaches.
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Iwate Ofunato City groups present bouquets to elementary schools to congratulate new first graders
2025-03-31 16:08:00
In Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, where a large forest fire occurred, a group in the city made bouquets of flowers and presented them to the school to congratulate the new first graders who will soon be entering elementary school.
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High concentrations of PFAS detected in wastewater from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Shimousa Air Base in Chiba Prefecture
2025-03-31 15:21:00
It has been discovered that a harmful substance known as PFAS, an organic fluorine compound, has been detected in high concentrations in wastewater from the Shimousa Air Base of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in Chiba Prefecture. As the substance has been detected in succession in areas surrounding the base, the prefecture and other organizations have decided to request the Self-Defense Forces to take measures to prevent leakage.
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Fuji TV third-party committee to report findings
2025-03-31 15:07:00
A third-party committee set up by Fuji TV and its parent company to examine how the series of problems surrounding Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women were handled will report the results of their investigation to the board of directors of both companies on the 31st. The third-party committee will hold a press conference at 5pm to explain the contents of the report, and the company will also hold a press conference at 7pm to announce improvement measures based on the report. *NHK will broadcast live both the third-party committee's press conference and Fuji TV's press conference.
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[Details] New damage estimates for the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake announced My town
2025-03-31 14:48:00
The Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake is feared to occur in the near future. The government's damage estimates have been fully revised for over 10 years since the last time. Due to changes in the calculation method, the tsunami inundation area has expanded, and delayed evacuation is also taken into account, so in the worst case scenario, the death toll is 298,000, a slight decrease from the previous estimate of over 320,000. However, thanks to the effectiveness of past efforts, the number of casualties will be significantly reduced if efforts for rapid evacuation and earthquake resistance are further advanced. *The height of the tsunami and the damage estimates for each region can be seen in the latter half of the article. Meanwhile, the number of "disaster-related deaths" due to illness caused by evacuation life etc. has been estimated for the first time, and in the worst case scenario, it is feared that the number could reach 52,000, about 13 times that of the Great East Japan Earthquake, making it urgent to improve the living environment of evacuees (*This is the national estimate and differs from the estimates of each prefecture).
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Okayama forest fire: Daycare centers near the site resume accepting children
2025-03-31 14:40:00
Following the forest fire that broke out in Okayama City on March 23rd, daycare centers and other facilities in the surrounding area had been accepting children at alternative locations, but after the city announced on the 28th that the fire had been extinguished, they resumed accepting children at their original locations from the 31st.
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High court rejects petition to halt construction of Osprey base
2025-03-31 14:33:00
On the 31st, the Fukuoka High Court issued a decision to reject a request for a provisional injunction filed by fishermen and others who oppose the plan to halt construction of a military base on land adjacent to Saga Airport in connection with the deployment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey transport aircraft at the airport.
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High court rejects petition to halt construction of Osprey base
2025-03-31 14:07:00
On the 31st, the Fukuoka High Court issued a decision to reject a request for a provisional injunction filed by fishermen and others who oppose the plan to halt construction of a military base on land adjacent to Saga Airport in connection with the deployment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey transport aircraft at the airport.
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"Baby Post" launched by social welfare corporation in Tokyo's Sumida Ward
2025-03-31 13:59:00
A social welfare corporation in Tokyo's Sumida Ward began operating a so-called "baby post" on the 31st, where babies who cannot be raised by their parents can be anonymously placed. It also simultaneously started "confidential births," where pregnant women can give birth without revealing their identities to anyone other than medical institutions. Both are the second cases in the country, following a hospital in Kumamoto City.
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[Breaking News] Myanmar earthquake: Rescue efforts continue as 72 hours approach
2025-03-31 13:33:00
The death toll in Myanmar from the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar has now reached approximately 1,700. In Mandalay, the second largest city that sustained the most damage, many people are believed to still be trapped in collapsed buildings, and desperate rescue efforts are continuing as the 72-hour limit from the time of the earthquake, when survival rates are said to drop sharply, approaches.
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Fukushima: Evacuation orders lifted for parts of Katsurao and Iitate villages; special provisions for business operations
2025-03-31 13:23:00
On the 31st, evacuation orders were lifted for land and roads used for wind power generation in parts of Katsurao Village and Iitate Village in Fukushima Prefecture, which had been ordered following the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. This was a special exception made to allow for the project, and does not mean that residents will have to return.
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[Details] New damage estimates for the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake announced My town
2025-03-31 13:12:00
The Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake is feared to occur in the near future. The government's damage estimates have been fully revised after more than 10 years since the last time. Due to changes in the calculation method, the tsunami inundation area has expanded, and delayed evacuation is also taken into account, so in the worst case scenario, the death toll is 298,000, a slight decrease from the previous estimate of over 320,000. However, thanks to the effectiveness of past efforts, the number of casualties will be significantly reduced if efforts for rapid evacuation and earthquake resistance are further advanced. *The damage estimates for each region can be seen in the latter half of the article. Meanwhile, the number of "disaster-related deaths" due to illness caused by evacuation life etc. has been estimated for the first time, and in the worst case scenario, it is feared that the number could reach 52,000, about 13 times that of the Great East Japan Earthquake, making it urgent to improve the living environment of evacuees (*This is the national estimate and differs from the estimates of each prefecture).
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Ehime Prefecture Imabari forest fire "suppressed" announcement, activities continue to put out completely
2025-03-31 13:09:00
On the morning of March 31, the Imabari City government announced that the forest fire in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, which is now nine days old, has been contained, as there is no longer any risk of the fire spreading. Firefighters will continue their work to completely extinguish the fire.
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Woman stabbed to death by bar manager in Nishi-Tokyo; ex-husband arrested on suspicion of murder
2025-03-31 12:53:00
In connection with the case in which a 37-year-old female manager of a snack bar in Nishitokyo City was stabbed to death this month, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has arrested her ex-husband, who was found collapsed at the scene with her and later hospitalized, on suspicion of murder.
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Accident in Hokkaido Do-o Expressway tunnel, multiple people transported to hospital, all conscious
2025-03-31 12:26:00
On the morning of the 31st, an accident involving a bus and a minivan occurred in a tunnel on the Do-o Expressway between Fukagawa City and Asahikawa City in Hokkaido, and several people were taken to the hospital. All of them are conscious.
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Accident in Hokkaido Do-o Expressway tunnel, multiple people transported to hospital, all conscious
2025-03-31 12:05:00
On the morning of the 31st, an accident involving a bus and a minivan occurred in a tunnel on the Do-o Expressway between Fukagawa City and Asahikawa City in Hokkaido, and several people were taken to the hospital. All of them are conscious.
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Social welfare corporation in Tokyo's Sumida Ward announces start of operation of "baby post"
2025-03-31 12:02:00
A social welfare corporation in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, which has been preparing to set up a so-called "baby post" to anonymously take in children whose parents cannot raise them, held a press conference and announced that it would begin operating in the afternoon of the 31st. This is the second such case in the country as a medical institution, following a hospital in Kumamoto City.
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Fuji TV's third-party committee to report findings today
2025-03-31 12:01:00
The third-party committee established by Fuji Television and its parent company to investigate the handling of the series of problems surrounding Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women will report the results of their investigation to the board of directors of both companies on the afternoon of the 31st. The focus will be on what points will be raised about the company's response to the troubles and governance issues.
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[Breaking News] Myanmar earthquake: Rescue efforts continue as 72 hours approach
2025-03-31 11:59:00
The death toll in Myanmar from the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar has now reached approximately 1,700. In Mandalay, the second largest city that sustained the most damage, many people are believed to still be trapped in collapsed buildings, and desperate rescue efforts are continuing as the 72-hour limit from the time of the earthquake, when survival rates are said to drop sharply, approaches.
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Sukiya suspends all stores for four days after foreign object found in food, takes measures to clean
2025-03-31 11:50:00
Major beef bowl chain Sukiya has suspended operations at all stores, with the exception of a few, for four days from 9 a.m. on March 31, following a series of incidents of foreign objects being found in products served to customers. The chain is taking measures to clean and improve hygiene in its stores, and is working to identify the cause of the contamination.
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[Breaking News] New damage estimates for the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake announced My town
2025-03-31 11:40:00
The Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake is expected to occur in the near future. The damage estimates of the government have been fully revised after more than 10 years since the last time. Due to changes in the calculation method, the tsunami inundation area has expanded, and evacuation delays have also been considered, so in the worst case scenario, the death toll is 298,000, a slight decrease from the previous estimate of over 320,000. However, thanks to the effectiveness of past efforts, the number of casualties will be significantly reduced if efforts for rapid evacuation and earthquake resistance are further advanced. *The height of the tsunami for each region can be seen in the latter half of the article. Meanwhile, the number of "disaster-related deaths" due to illness caused by evacuation life etc. has been estimated for the first time, and in the worst case scenario, it is feared that the number could reach 52,000, about 13 times that of the Great East Japan Earthquake, making it urgent to improve the living environment of evacuees (*This is the national estimate and differs from the estimates of each prefecture).
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Ehime Imabari forest fire: Mayor announces "extinguishment"; all evacuation orders lifted
2025-03-31 11:14:00
On the 31st, the ninth day since the forest fire broke out in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, Mayor Shigeki Tokunaga of Imabari City held a press conference at 11:00 a.m. and announced that the fire had been "put out" and there was no longer any risk of it spreading.
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Collision accident in Hokkaido Do-o Expressway tunnel, multiple people transported
2025-03-31 10:56:00
According to the Asahikawa City Fire Department, at around 9:40 a.m. on the 31st, a bus and a minivan collided in a tunnel on the Do-o Expressway, which straddles the cities of Fukagawa and Asahikawa in Hokkaido, and several people were taken to the hospital. As of 10:30 a.m., the Do-o Expressway was closed on the outbound lanes between Fukagawa Interchange and Washiru Interchange in Washiru Town, and on the inbound lanes between Asahikawa Takasu Interchange and Fukagawa Interchange.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offers Subsidies for Replacement of Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS, but Only a Few Applications in a Year
2025-03-31 10:49:00
Starting this fiscal year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun providing subsidies to cover the costs of replacing firefighting foam that contains PFAS, a type of organic fluorine-containing compound some of which are considered hazardous, to prevent leakage. However, an interview with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government revealed that only a few applications have been received in the past year.
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Fuji TV's third-party committee to report findings today
2025-03-31 10:46:00
The third-party committee set up by Fuji Television and its parent company, which has been investigating the series of issues surrounding Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, will report the results of its investigation to the company on the 31st. The focus will be on how the committee will judge whether the company's response and governance were appropriate.
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[Breaking News] Myanmar earthquake: Rescues continue for people trapped in collapsed buildings
2025-03-31 10:24:00
The massive earthquake that hit central Myanmar on the 28th of this month has killed approximately 1,700 people in Myanmar, and many people are still believed to be trapped in collapsed buildings. As the 72-hour period after the earthquake approaches, when survival rates are said to drop sharply, rescue efforts are urgently needed in the affected areas.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offers Subsidies for Replacement of Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS, but Only a Few Applications in a Year
2025-03-31 09:19:00
Starting this fiscal year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun providing subsidies to cover the costs of replacing firefighting foam that contains PFAS, a type of organic fluorine-containing compound some of which are considered hazardous, to prevent leakage. However, an interview with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government revealed that only a few applications have been received in the past year.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offers Subsidies for Replacement of Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS, but Only a Few Applications in a Year
2025-03-31 08:03:00
Starting this fiscal year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun providing subsidies to cover the costs of replacing firefighting foam that contains PFAS, a type of organic fluorine-containing compound some of which are considered hazardous, to prevent leakage. However, an interview with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government revealed that only a few applications have been received in the past year.
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Major card companies to use AI to combat credit card fraud
2025-03-31 07:52:00
In response to the growing damage caused by fraudulent credit card use, major card companies and others have jointly launched a new countermeasure. They will use AI to identify the characteristics of fake sites that steal card information and take measures to shut them down.
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The number of public baths continues to decline. If fuel costs continue to rise, the decline will accelerate, says credit research company.
2025-03-31 07:50:00
Due to a lack of successors and aging facilities, the number of local public baths continues to decline, and according to an industry group, the number of public baths nationwide was just over 1,600 last year, less than 10% of its peak, hitting a new low. A private credit research company has stated that "if fuel costs continue to rise, the decline could accelerate further."
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Myanmar earthquake: Rescues continue as many remain trapped in collapsed buildings
2025-03-31 07:44:00
The massive earthquake that hit central Myanmar on the 28th of this month has killed approximately 1,700 people in Myanmar, and many people are still believed to be trapped in collapsed buildings. As the 72-hour period after the earthquake approaches, when survival rates are said to drop sharply, rescue efforts are urgently needed in the affected areas.
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Local governments nationwide to soon be notified to take measures against the "morning first grade wall" problem
2025-03-31 07:35:00
When children enter elementary school, they start school later than when they were in daycare, which can affect how parents work and give children time to themselves, creating a "morning wall for first graders." It has been learned that the Child and Family Agency plans to soon notify local governments across the country to understand the needs of their communities and take appropriate measures to address this issue.
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Fuji TV's third-party committee to report findings today
2025-03-31 06:23:00
The third-party committee set up by Fuji Television and its parent company, which has been investigating the series of issues surrounding Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, will report the results of its investigation to the company on the 31st. The focus will be on how the committee will judge whether the company's response and governance were appropriate.
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Myanmar earthquake: Rescues continue as many remain trapped in collapsed buildings
2025-03-31 06:05:00
The massive earthquake that hit central Myanmar on the 28th of this month has killed approximately 1,700 people in Myanmar, and many people are still believed to be trapped in collapsed buildings. As the 72-hour period after the earthquake approaches, when survival rates are said to drop sharply, rescue efforts are urgently needed in the affected areas.
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The number of public baths continues to decline. If fuel costs continue to rise, the decline will accelerate, says credit research company.
2025-03-31 05:59:00
Due to a lack of successors and aging facilities, the number of local public baths continues to decline, and according to an industry group, the number of public baths nationwide was just over 1,600 last year, less than 10% of its peak, hitting a new low. A private credit research company has stated that "if fuel costs continue to rise, the decline could accelerate further."
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FTC conducts on-site inspections of multiple companies over apartment repair order adjustment issue
2025-03-31 05:38:00
In relation to the issue of around 20 construction companies allegedly manipulating orders for large-scale repair work on aging apartment buildings in the Kanto region, the Fair Trade Commission has newly inspected several companies, according to interviews with people involved. It is expected that the commission will analyze documents and other information to clarify the actual state of transactions.
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Local governments nationwide to soon be notified to take measures against the "morning first grade wall" problem
2025-03-31 05:17:00
When children enter elementary school, they start school later than when they were in daycare, which can affect how parents work and give children time to themselves, creating a "morning wall for first graders." It has been learned that the Child and Family Agency plans to soon notify local governments across the country to understand the needs of their communities and take appropriate measures to address this issue.
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Ehime Imabari forest fire: Disaster countermeasures headquarters meeting to decide whether to "suppress" it
2025-03-31 05:11:00
A week has passed since a large-scale forest fire broke out in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, but white smoke has been no longer visible at the scene, and firefighters are in the final stages of extinguishing the fire. The city is expected to hold a disaster response headquarters meeting in the morning of the 31st to decide whether the fire can be said to be "exhausted."
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