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Japan · JapanOn the 19th, the government made a cabinet decision on the “Child Sexual Violence Prevention Bill,” which is based on the introduction of a system that can inquire about sexual crime records of people who work with children. Schools, daycare centers, private businesses, etc. certified by the government are required to carry out routine safety assurance measures, such as training to prevent sexual violence, in addition to confirming criminal hist…See the Story
Cabinet decides sexual violence prevention bill against children and current employees are also checking sexual criminal records
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Opinion · JapanOn the 16th and 17th, the Social Research Center conducted a nationwide public opinion survey using the survey method “d survey” targeting smartphones. If I were to ask which political party they would vote for in proportional representation if the House of Representatives election were held now, the top 3 parties lined up almost horizontally: the Constitutional Democratic Party 14%, the Liberal Democratic Party 13%, and the Japan Restoration As…See the Story
[Opinion] House of Representatives election voting destination, 14% constitution, 13% liberal people d survey poll
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Evacuations · JapanThe installation of 1,006 security cameras in areas struck by the Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake was completed by March 12. The aim is to alleviate the anxiety of disaster victims about leaving their hometowns. In Ishikawa Prefecture, by March 14 there had been a total of 58 crimes that took advantage of the earthquake.See the Story
1,006 security cameras installed in Japan quake-hit region to stop crimes during evacuation
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Tokyo, Japan · Tokyo45% of people opposed restarting nuclear power plants in Japan, according to a poll. People likely realized the risk again in the wake of the Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake. Younger people tended to support the idea, while older respondents were more opposed. Nearly 70% of those aged 18 to 29 in favor, and approximately 60% aged 70 and older against.See the Story
More 'against' restarting nuclear plants than 'for' after Japan Noto quake: Mainichi poll
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Japan · JapanThis year marks 20 years since international regulations on residual hazardous chemical substances, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are widely used as insulating oils for electrical devices, began. There is a global downward trend, but it still continues to remain in the environment. Target substances are also constantly expanding, and the road to eradicating pollution is steep.See the Story
Hazardous Chemical Substances Remaining in the Environment International Regulations 20 Years Unforeseen Pollution Eradication
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Olympics · TokyoThe prosecution sought a fine of 200 million yen at a trial held at the Tokyo District Court on the 18th against the major advertising company “Hakuhodo” (Minato Ward, Tokyo), which was questioned about violating the Antimonopoly Act (unfair trade restrictions) in the rigging case surrounding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.See the Story
Tokyo Olympics rigging, Hakuhodo fined 200 million yen for first time in Tokyo district court
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Japan · JapanWhen asked about the pros and cons of restarting nuclear power plants in the Mainichi Newspapers opinion poll conducted on the 16th and 17th, “opposition” was 45%, which exceeded 36% of “approval.” When the same question was asked in 2022/5 and 23/3, there were many people who agreed, but now the pros and cons were reversed. There is a possibility that the risk of nuclear power plants was re-recognized due to the January Noto Peninsula earthquak…See the Story
Nuclear power plant restart, “against” 45%, pros and cons reversed Mainichi Shimbun poll
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