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| title: "Japan Daily News" | ||
| date: 2024-10-08 08:21:02 +0900 | ||
| file: https://archive.org/download/japandailynews/japandailynews_2024-10-08.mp3 | ||
| summary: "Tokyo's Pain Relief Childbirth Initiative and Surge in Violent Robberies, & more…" | ||
| description: "English news from Japan for October 8th, 2024." | ||
| duration: "153" | ||
| length: "02:33" | ||
| explicit: "no" | ||
| keywords: "japan, daily, news" | ||
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| proverb_ja: "親しき仲にも礼儀あり" | ||
| proverb_hiragana: "したしきなかにもれいぎあり" | ||
| proverb_en: "Even in close relationships, manners are important." | ||
| proverb_lit: "Courtesy exists even among close friends." | ||
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| news_story_title1: "つくばエクスプレス 全線で運転見合わせ" | ||
| news_story_title2: "東京都 無痛分べんの実態調査開始 小池知事は費用助成を公約に" | ||
| news_story_title3: "ネットのひぼう中傷 やわらかい表現変換や注意喚起の機能開発" | ||
| news_story_title4: "福利厚生を内定者などにも拡大 人材確保の競争激化で" | ||
| news_story_title5: "上皇后さま きょう骨折の手術 仙洞御所で転倒" | ||
| news_story_title6: "首都圏で強盗傷害事件相次ぐ 少なくとも7件で関連捜査" | ||
| news_story_title7: "所沢強盗傷害事件 指名手配中の容疑者逮捕 新潟県内で身柄確保" | ||
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| Hello and welcome to today's news from Japan Daily News on October 8th, 2024. In today's news, we start with a significant health initiative in Tokyo. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched a survey to better understand the current state of painless childbirth, which utilizes anesthesia to alleviate labor pain. This initiative, spearheaded by Governor Koike, aims to gather data from medical institutions about the number of procedures performed and their operational frameworks. The governor has also promised financial support for this service, indicating a strong commitment to improving maternal health care in the capital. | ||
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| Switching gears, we turn to a concerning trend in public safety. The Tokyo and Saitama areas have seen a rise in violent robbery incidents, with at least seven related cases under investigation. These robberies have reportedly involved participants recruited through social media for so-called 'dark jobs.' In response to this alarming trend, the National Police Agency has convened a meeting with investigative leaders from relevant police departments to share information and strategize on tackling this issue. | ||
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| In a related development, authorities have made progress in apprehending suspects involved in these violent crimes. A 24-year-old suspect, believed to be one of the perpetrators in a robbery and assault case that occurred in Tokorozawa, Saitama, has been arrested in Niigata Prefecture. He was wanted for his role in an incident earlier this month where a group of four broke into a residence. | ||
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| On a different note, former Empress Michiko is set to undergo surgery today for a femur fracture after a fall at the Sento Imperial Palace. This news brings attention to the health and well-being of the former empress, who has been a beloved figure in Japan. | ||
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| In the tech sector, as online harassment continues to be a pressing issue, IT companies are developing new features aimed at mitigating this problem. These innovations include tools that suggest softer language alternatives before posting and provide warnings to users about potentially harmful content. | ||
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| Lastly, in the competitive job market, companies are expanding their employee benefits to include not just current staff but also prospective hires. This move is part of a broader strategy to attract talent amid fierce competition for skilled workers. And now for the weather. Today in Tokyo, expect a warm day with a high of 22 degrees Celsius, low of 17 degrees Celsius, and light rain throughout the day. Visit JapanDailyNews.com for the news, yen exchange rates, and a daily Japanese proverb. |