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CultureNHK World3mo ago

Tokyo Metropolitan Government will not conduct door-to-door visits for 68-year-old baby mix-up investigation

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has informed a man, who was swapped with another baby 68 years ago at a public hospital in Sumida Ward, that it will not conduct door-to-door visits for the investigation into his biological parents. The man's side plans to file a new petition seeking sanctions if the investigation obligation ordered by the court is not fulfilled.

WorldNHK World2mo ago

New Appeal Filed in 68-Year-Old Baby Mix-Up Case in Tokyo

A man who was swapped with another baby 68 years ago at a Tokyo metropolitan hospital has filed a new appeal, claiming the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has not fulfilled its court-ordered obligation to investigate his birth parents.

HealthNHK World6mo ago

Cedar Pollen Season Begins in Tokyo

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that cedar pollen began to spread across the city on February 13th, marking the start of the pollen season.

Japanese Government Dating App Leads to Over 260 Marriages
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Japanese Government Dating App Leads to Over 260 Marriages

A dating application launched by the Japanese government, including the Tokyo metropolitan government, has successfully facilitated over 260 marriages. The initiative aims to boost marriage rates in the country, utilizing AI to help hundreds of individuals find partners.

WorldNHK World2mo ago

Tokyo Considers Reopening Bear Hunting After 20 Years

Following incidents involving Asiatic black bears in the Tama region, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is considering a limited reopening of bear hunting within the city for the first time in approximately 20 years, a practice currently prohibited under wildlife protection plans.