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Main news(2022/08/17)


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The Tenjin River in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto reaches the flood danger level.

2022-08-17 23:15:00
According to the Kyoto Prefectural Government, at 10:50 p.m., the Saiin Observatory on the Tenjin River in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto reached the flood danger level. The Kyoto Prefectural Government is calling for caution against flooding of the river.

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Record heavy rain near Ibaraki City, Osaka Danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-17 22:51:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of Ibaraki City, Osaka, according to radar analysis, it seems that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 10:40 pm. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for announcing "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.

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Danger of record heavy rain disaster near Kameoka city, Kyoto

2022-08-17 22:43:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, near Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that about 90 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 10:30 pm. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for announcing "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.

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High school baseball Aiko Daimeiden To the late friend "To the top of" victory "chi" climb "

2022-08-17 21:33:00
In the summer national high school baseball that started with 49 representative schools, 8 schools have survived. The quarterfinals with the best four will be held on the 18th. Aichi's Aichi Meiden High School players, who advanced to the final 8 for the first time in 41 years, continue to make great strides with their late teammates in mind. (Koshien coverage team, Takuto Nakamura)

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"Sakhalin 2" new company notifies Japanese side that there will be no change in gas prices, etc.

2022-08-17 21:13:00
With the establishment of a new company to take over the Russian oil and natural gas development project "Sakhalin 2", attention has been focused on whether Japanese electric power companies can continue gas purchase contracts. Interviews with people involved revealed that the Russian side is presenting to electric power companies and other parties that conditions such as prices and procurement volumes will not change, and asking them to sign contracts.

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[Rapid increase in syphilis] What should I do if I am unsure about the route of infection?

2022-08-17 19:49:00
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease that doctors describe as a "master of disguise," is on the rise. As of August 7, 7,013 people were infected nationwide, 1.7 times more than the same period last year. It has been pointed out that if the increase continues at this pace, the annual number of infected people may exceed 10,000 for the first time since 1999, when statistics began to be collected using the current method. What kind of disease is syphilis? how to prevent What should I do when I'm worried that I might be infected? We asked an expert for more information.

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Explosion of ammunition depot in Crimea seen as Ukraine counterattack

2022-08-17 19:48:00
Although Ukraine has not officially acknowledged its involvement in the explosion in Crimea, which Russia unilaterally annexed, some speculate it may be part of a counterattack by Ukraine.

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Leo Fujita of Osaka becomes the youngest professional Go player in history at the age of 9 years and 4 months

2022-08-17 19:40:00
Leo Fujita, a third-year elementary school student in Osaka, will become the youngest professional Go player next month at the age of 9 years and 4 months. I spoke.

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NHK Cup All-Japan Junior High School Broadcasting Contest Best prize in each category decided

2022-08-17 18:50:00
The finals of the NHK Cup All-Japan Junior High School Broadcasting Contest, in which junior high school students compete for program production and announcement skills, were held in Tokyo, and the best prizes in each category were selected.

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A roadside tree with a height of 17m collapses and is hit by a car Nagoya Sakae

2022-08-17 18:11:00
Shortly after noon on the 17th, in Sakae, the center of Nagoya City, a tree suddenly fell and hit a nearby car. No one was injured, and Nagoya City and others are investigating the cause of the fallen tree.

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Osaka USJ 1-day ticket price raised to 9800 yen from late October

2022-08-17 17:03:00
Osaka's theme park USJ = "Universal Studios Japan" has announced that it will raise the maximum price of a one-day ticket to 9800 yen including tax from the end of October. The operating company says that it is a measure to alleviate congestion during the busy season, and it is undecided whether this price will be maintained after that.

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Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant Continues Artillery Strikes in Surrounding Areas, Increasing Concerns about Safety

2022-08-17 16:58:00
In southern Ukraine, the offensive and defense between Russian and Ukrainian forces is intensifying. A series of attacks near the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest nuclear power plant, has further strengthened concerns about the safety of nuclear power plants. The IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency is requesting inspections and investigations of nuclear power plants, but there is a gap with the Russian side, which controls the nuclear power plants, and it is unclear whether an early inspection will be realized. (Video news: 5 minutes 20 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting)

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Angels Ohtani 3 hits the day after dual wielding

2022-08-17 14:40:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani made a full appearance as a designated hitter in the Mariners game and hit three hits, including three bases.

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Former Olympic Organizing Committee Director Takahashi Arrested Suspicion of Acceptance of Bribery Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department

2022-08-17 14:13:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has arrested Haruyuki Takahashi, 78, former director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, on suspicion of receiving bribes from men's clothing giant AOKI Holdings in connection with the sponsorship contract for the Games. did.

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US Republican primaries likely to lose to ``anti-Trump'' congressman ``assassin candidate''

2022-08-17 13:23:00
A primary election will be held to select a candidate in the western state of Wyoming for the mid-term elections in the United States this fall, and it is expected that the incumbent who is critical of former President Trump will be defeated by the "assassin candidate" supported by Mr. Trump. rice field. Trump is seen as a sign that he still maintains a strong influence within the party.

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Withdraw cash from town hospital account or arrest former employee Mie

2022-08-17 13:04:00
A former staff member who was in charge of accounting at a municipal hospital in Minamiise-cho, Mie Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of embezzlement for business, saying that he illegally withdrew a total of 7.4 million yen from the hospital's account multiple times. The town has filed a complaint against a former employee on suspicion of embezzling more than 150 million yen in total, and the police are investigating.

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Liberal Democratic Party Member of the House of Councilors Ikuina “June visit to former Unification Church-related facilities with Mr. Hagiuda”

2022-08-17 12:59:00
Akiko Ikuina of the Liberal Democratic Party, who was elected for the first time in the House of Councilors election, revealed that she visited a facility related to the former Unification Church in June this year with Hagiuda, chairman of the political affairs research.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] West Japan East Japan front stagnation, caution such as landslide disasters

2022-08-17 12:15:00
Due to the influence of the front, the rain intensified mainly in western Japan, and there were places in northern Kyushu where it rained violently. Due to the stagnation of the front, it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers in western and eastern Japan through the 18th. Even in the Tohoku region, which has already experienced record-breaking rainfall, there is a risk of heavy rain tomorrow, so please pay attention to the latest information. Kimitoshi Sato, a weather forecaster, explains the forecast and precautions for future rain. It aired on the noon news on the 17th. [Video: 1 minute 26 seconds] (Not available on data broadcasting)

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South Korean president aims to solve problems over ``recruitment'' before assets ``cash''

2022-08-17 11:58:00
South Korean President Yoon Sung-ryeol said, "We are thinking deeply about how the plaintiffs can receive compensation without conflicting with Japan's sovereignty concerns." He emphasized that he would like to solve the problem before the Japanese company's assets in South Korea are sold to cash.

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Ammunition depot explodes in Crimea, UN chief to visit Ukraine again

2022-08-17 11:55:00
Eight years ago, Russia unilaterally annexed Ukraine's southern Crimea, where an ammunition depot exploded, prompting the Russian Defense Ministry to say it may have been attacked by the Ukrainian side. Under these circumstances, UN Secretary-General Guterres will visit Ukraine again on the 18th to meet with President Zelensky and others.

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The Iranian side conveys its view on the EU's "conclusion plan" to rebuild the Iran nuclear deal

2022-08-17 11:48:00
In indirect talks between the United States and Iran toward rebuilding the Iran nuclear deal, the Iranian side conveyed its view on the compromise proposal that the EU = European Union, which acted as a mediator, was pressing for acceptance as a "final proposal". . Both sides are doing last-minute bargaining to conclude negotiations in a form that is advantageous to themselves.

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Is the effect of intense heat in the sea "coral bleaching phenomenon" Okinawa Ishigaki Island

2022-08-17 11:11:00
Amidst the intense heat in various places, it was confirmed that coral bleaching was observed in the sea off Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, which is believed to be caused by the rising temperature of the seawater. There is the potential for even greater bleaching events to occur."

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[Video] Fukuoka Omuta city road closed due to flooding

2022-08-17 10:46:00
According to Omuta City and the police, the city road on the south side of the Ariake Sea Coastal Road Kenro Interchange is flooded for about 150 meters due to heavy rain, and it is closed from around 7 am. According to the police, one passenger car was unable to move due to flooding, but the people who were on board escaped on their own, and no one was injured.

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Fukuoka Omuta City confirms that the Kuma River overflows and water flows into the fields

2022-08-17 10:12:00
According to Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture, it was confirmed that the Kuma River flowing through the city was overflowing near Nishitetsu Watase Station after 8:30 am on the 17th. The overflowing water has flowed into the fields, and so far no impact on houses has been confirmed, but the city is calling on residents in the basin to pay close attention to the future situation.

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Nikkei stock average recovers to the 29,000 yen level for the first time in about seven months since January

2022-08-17 09:14:00
Immediately after the start of trading on the Tokyo stock market on the 17th, buy orders spread, and the Nikkei Stock Average rose by more than 100 yen, recovering to the 29,000 yen level. It is the first time in about seven months since January that the Nikkei Stock Average has reached the 29,000 yen level during trading hours.

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Last month's trade balance was a deficit of 1.4368 trillion yen for the 12th consecutive month

2022-08-17 09:05:00
According to last month's trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance, the balance of trade, which is the difference between exports and imports, was a deficit of 1.4368 trillion yen. The trade deficit is the 12th consecutive month, and the reason is that the amount of imports has expanded greatly against the background of rising crude oil prices.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] What is the outlook for future rain?

2022-08-17 07:25:00
Due to the stagnation of the front, it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers in western and eastern Japan through the 18th. There is a risk of heavy rain on the 18th in Tohoku, which has already experienced record heavy rain, so please pay attention to the latest information. A weather forecaster explains in detail about the outlook for rain in the future. (Not available in data broadcasting)

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[Updated as needed] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 17th)

2022-08-17 07:04:00
Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country. We will keep you updated on the developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 17th (Japan time), including the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)

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Northern Kyushu Locally very heavy rain Western and eastern Japan Warning for tomorrow

2022-08-17 07:02:00
Due to the influence of the front, rain clouds have developed in Kyushu and Hokuriku, and extremely heavy rain is falling locally in northern Kyushu. Due to the stagnation of the front, it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers in western and eastern Japan through the 18th. There is a risk of heavy rain on the 18th in Tohoku, which has already experienced record heavy rain, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Nagasaki Part of Tsushima city 11,450 households 22,191 people were instructed to evacuate

2022-08-17 06:52:00
In Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, there is a risk of landslide disasters due to heavy rain, and at 6:00 am, 11,450 households and 22,191 people in Tsushima City's Minemachi, Izuharamachi, Mitsushimamachi, and Toyotamamachi were ``evacuated''. issued. "Evacuation orders" are alert level 4 information out of 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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The highest pace of syphilis infections Possibility of exceeding 10,000 people per year

2022-08-17 06:45:00
By August 7, the number of people infected with syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease, had risen sharply to 7,013 nationwide, marking the first time since 1999, when statistics began to be collected using the current method, that annual infections topped 10,000. It has been pointed out that the possibility of exceeding A doctor who is familiar with the treatment of syphilis is calling for people to get tested if they have had risky sexual activity.

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Explosion again in Crimea Russian Defense Ministry 'sabotaged'

2022-08-17 06:44:00
Eight years ago, an ammunition depot in Crimea, which Russia unilaterally annexed, exploded, and the Russian Defense Ministry said it had been "sabotaged", suggesting the possibility of an attack from the Ukrainian side. In Crimea, a large-scale explosion occurred at a Russian military base on the 9th of this month, and the Russian side seems to be nervous.

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