Death row inmate Katsumi Morita dies at 73 amid ongoing legal appeals
Morita's criminal activities spanned several months and were marked by extreme violence.
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Closure of iconic Tsudanuma Store Marks End of an Era
The closure of the Tsudanuma store marks the end of a significant chapter for Ito-Yokado.
Road collapse on National Route 16 in Ichihara, Chiba; heavy rain suspected as cause
The affected stretch of road is situated in a bay area characterized by its dense cluster of factories and businesses, and lies less than two kilometers from JR Goi Station. The collapse spans the entire width of the road, prompting an immediate response from local authorities and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The Chiba National Highway Office is currently spearheading an investigation into the incident, with preliminary suspicions pointing towards heavy rainfall as a contributing factor.
Ichiro Ozawa pledges support to Yoshihiko Noda amid party leadership contest
Following their meeting in the Diet, Ozawa emphasized the need for opposition parties to unite to effect a change in government.