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Why women were inside the railway crossing in a fatal accident: our 5 most read stories of last week

Why women were inside the railway crossing in a fatal accident: our 5 most read stories of last week

We have listed our five most read stories at the Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, which were published between February 15 and 23. The first story was seen by 25% of our usual readers. (The Mainichi)


A train passes just behind a waiting space for a pedestrian crossing, located next to a railroad crossing where two Chinese women where they fatally hit a train, in Kobe’s Tarumi Ward, on January 19, 2025. (Mainichi/ Yuta Shibayama)


Why 2 Chinese women within the ‘dangerous’ kobe railroad crossing before the fatal accident?

KOBE – next to a railroad crossing in the Tarumi room of Kobe there is a pedestrian crossing that covers a national road. However, there is only one narrow space for people to wait for the pedestrian crossing signal, and trains pass closely. It was here that two tourists were fatally run over by a train. It is very likely that the couple has accidentally found themselves inside the barrier, but why were they in such a dangerous place? Complete history.


An athlete who says he had not been able to touch a cane since an incident of abuse by a coach in Kamigyo Ward de Kyoto on February 1, 2025. (Mainichi/Reona Mizutani) is seen.


‘I will not forgive it’: Japan’s Baton athlete shares what sexual abuse costs him, what remains

Kyoto – Two years ago, an alleged sexual assault changed the life of a young athlete. Since then, he has not slept well due to nightmares, and has suffered nausea and outbreaks of eruptions. He separated from the sport he loved. However, in the midst of this fight, he did not forget the support applause for his actions. Complete history.


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Japanese undergraduate students want at least $ 1,650 months. Initial salary: Survey

Tokyo – An initial salary of at least 250,000 yen (around $ 1,650) is the most common figure requested by university students, who cite the “salary structure” as the most important factor when deciding where to work after graduating, according to a survey recent. Complete history.


“Smart” garbage containers are seen after being installed on an sidewalk in the Kyoto Higashiyama area of ​​Kyoto on February 14, 2025 (Mainichi/Yoko Minami) on February 14.


All garbage containers in the popular Kyoto Gion area are obtained ‘intelligent’ to combat tourist garbage

Kyoto-In the commercial district of Gion and other places in this city of western Japan, the “intelligent” garbage boxes with solar energy were installed on February 14, capable of automatically compressing the garbage to reduce the number of necessary pills . Complete history.


A Kurdish high school student in Japan reads a school brochure on October 16, 2024 in Kawaguchi, Prefecture of Saitama. (Mainichi)


Facing deportation despite Japan education, children who fall through the immigration system gaps

Saitama- “I was disappointed. Many families have been awarded residence, but not us,” said a 17-year-old Kurdish high school student, requesting refugee status in Japan. He spoke Japanese fluent and was memorizing a brochure for an upcoming school test. But he has no idea how long his studies can continue here. Complete history.


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