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Main news(2023/05/05)


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"Long-period ground motion" Grade 2 tremor observed in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture

2023-05-05 22:54:00
At around 9:58 pm on the 5th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 5 was observed in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and a long, slow tremor was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. Of the four classes, the third from the top, "class 2", was observed in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. In addition, "Class 1" shaking was observed in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, and Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. Long-period ground motion is a large, slow motion with a period of more than 2 seconds, which is caused by a large-scale earthquake, and affects high-rise buildings in particular. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a class 2 tremor can cause large tremors in high-rise buildings, making it difficult to walk unless you hold on to it, and tableware and books on shelves may fall.

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Hokuriku Shinkansen Toyama - Kanazawa up and down lines Operation suspended

2023-05-05 22:15:00
According to the JR West Kanazawa branch office, the Hokuriku Shinkansen has been suspended on the up and down lines between Toyama Station and Kanazawa Station since around 9:58 pm due to the effects of the earthquake.

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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 5 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture No worries about tsunami (21:58)

2023-05-05 22:10:00
There was an earthquake at around 9:58 pm on the 5th. There is no tsunami from this earthquake. The epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, with an epicenter depth of 10 kilometers and an estimated magnitude of 5.8. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, with a seismic intensity of upper 5. ▼Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, with a seismic intensity of less than 5. ▼Seismic intensity 4 is Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, Funahashi Village, Toyama Prefecture, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hegura Island in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.

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U.S. April Employment Statistics Employed More than 250,000 More Than Previous Month, Exceeding Market Expectations

2023-05-05 21:52:00
US employment figures for April were released, and the number of non-agricultural workers increased by 253,000 from the previous month, exceeding market expectations. In addition, the unemployment rate fell by 0.1 points from the previous month to 3.4%, indicating that the serious labor shortage, which is a factor in rising prices, continues. Chairman Powell of the FRB = Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank, emphasizes that whether to suspend rate hikes depends on economic indicators, and price data to be announced in the future will be an important decision material.

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An earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 6 in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture Ask an expert [Details in QA]

2023-05-05 20:51:00
This earthquake recorded a seismic intensity of upper 6 in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, the epicenter of the quake, has seen increased seismic activity in recent years. Why is seismic activity increasing? And what are the points to be noted in the future? We asked Professor Kenji Satake of the Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tokyo.

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Before the coronation of King Charles of England, security around the venue is strengthened

2023-05-05 19:59:00
In London, England, security has been strengthened around Westminster Abbey, where King Charles's coronation ceremony will be held on the 6th.

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West to East Japan: Possibility of very heavy rain on the 7th

2023-05-05 19:46:00
Due to the effects of a low pressure system and a front, very heavy rain will fall from western Japan to eastern Japan on the 7th, and there is a risk of heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to pay close attention to landslides, low-lying land inundation, and rising rivers and flooding. Especially in areas where the earthquake centered in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture caused strong tremors, the ground may be loose, so please pay attention to how it rains and information from the local government.

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Suspicious item in aisle near JR Sendai station Police recovered as possible explosive

2023-05-05 19:02:00
Before noon on the 5th, a suspicious object with something like an electric cord attached to an iron pipe about 40 cm long was found in a passage near JR Sendai Station. The police recovered it as a possible explosive and are investigating it in detail.

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The National Police Agency opens a "disaster information posting site" to collect information on earthquake damage

2023-05-05 18:38:00
In order to collect information on the damage caused by the recent earthquake, the National Police Agency has set up a "Disaster Information Posting Site" on its website and is calling on residents to post photos and videos that show the extent of the damage. When posting, I would like you to turn your mobile phone's location information "ON" so that you can know the location. On the other hand, in case of an emergency such as a request for rescue, we are calling for emergency calls to be made to 110.

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Seismic intensity 6 strong in Ishikawa Prefecture Osaka "Abeno Harukas" temporary elevator stop

2023-05-05 18:17:00
Due to the effects of an earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 6 in Ishikawa Prefecture, the elevator at the high-rise building "Abeno Harukas" in Osaka stopped temporarily, and tourists at the observatory on the 60th floor were unable to get off for more than an hour. I was.

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[Video] Emergency earthquake alert in Uozu, Toyama when I was on the Ferris wheel

2023-05-05 18:10:00
After 2:30 pm on the 5th, there was an earthquake with an epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and a tremor with a seismic intensity of upper 6 was observed in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This is a video taken by an NHK employee at an amusement park in Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, where a seismic intensity 3 shaking was observed.

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Seismic intensity 6 upper Japan Meteorological Agency "Watch out for future earthquakes and rain Risk of collapse and disaster"

2023-05-05 16:59:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference on an earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 6 in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Seismic intensity 6 strong, 3 houses collapsed, information about 2 people involved Ishikawa Suzu City

2023-05-05 16:32:00
According to the fire department of the Oku-Noto Wide Area Affairs Association, which has jurisdiction over Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 6 upper was observed, there was a report that three houses in Suzu City collapsed due to this earthquake. There is information that one person was involved in the collapse in two of these places, and rescue operations are underway.

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Seismic intensity 6 strong One man falls from cardiopulmonary arrest Ishikawa Suzu city

2023-05-05 16:25:00
According to the fire department of the Oku-Noto Wide Area Affairs Association, which has jurisdiction over Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a man fell from a ladder in Shoin-cho, Suzu City, and was transported by ambulance to a state of cardiopulmonary arrest.

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[Updated from time to time] Damage status is an earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 6 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture

2023-05-05 16:12:00
At around 2:42 pm, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 6 in Ishikawa Prefecture. Due to this earthquake, there may be some sea level fluctuations along the coast of Japan, but there is no concern about damage. We will keep you updated on the damage in Ishikawa, Niigata, and Fukui prefectures.

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"Long-period ground motion" class 3 tremor observed in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture

2023-05-05 15:47:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 6 was observed in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

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[Breaking news] Earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 6 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture No worries about tsunami damage

2023-05-05 15:18:00
At around 2:42 pm, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 6 in Ishikawa Prefecture. Due to this earthquake, there may be some sea level fluctuations along the coast of Japan, but there is no concern about damage.

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Hokuriku Shinkansen Impact of earthquake Suspension of operation between Kanazawa and Toyama

2023-05-05 15:11:00
According to the JR West website, the Hokuriku Shinkansen has been suspended between Kanazawa Station and Nagano Station since around 2:42 pm due to the effects of the earthquake.

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Jun Matsumoto plays the role of Ieyasu Tokugawa The cavalry warrior procession starts [updated from time to time]

2023-05-05 14:41:00
The horse warrior procession of the Hamamatsu Festival, in which Mr. Jun Matsumoto, who starred in the historical drama "Dosuru Ieyasu", participates, is being held in Hamamatsu City from 2:00 pm on the 5th. We will keep you updated on the state of the procession that takes about 1 hour to walk through a section of about 800 meters in the center of Hamamatsu City. The procession of warriors is being streamed live on the NHK News/Disaster Prevention App and NHK NEWS WEB.

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Iwate, a traditional event where children walk with a sho of rice cakes on their backs

2023-05-05 13:19:00
On the 5th of Children's Day, at a Shinto shrine in Morioka City, a traditional event called "Issho-mochi" was held, in which children were made to walk with a sho of rice cakes on their backs, wishing for their healthy growth.

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Jun Matsumoto plays the role of Ieyasu Tokugawa Crowded before the parade of horse-riding warriors in the afternoon Hamamatsu

2023-05-05 12:27:00
The Hamamatsu Festival cavalry parade will be held in Hamamatsu City from 2:00 pm on the 5th, in which Mr. Jun Matsumoto, who starred in the historical drama "Dosuru Ieyasu", will participate. Many people have gathered around the venue since the morning, and the police and the city are vigilant.

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Criteria for certification of industrial accidents such as depression, customer harassment, etc. to be added

2023-05-05 12:07:00
Regarding the criteria for recognizing work-related illnesses such as depression caused by work, the government has a heavy psychological burden in dealing with "customer harassment", which is a nuisance from customers and business partners, and risky infectious diseases. As such, it is a policy to add it to the categories that should be considered when determining occupational accidents.

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It's already summer in various places.

2023-05-05 11:49:00
It has been sunny for 5 days, and the temperature has risen since the morning. Since the body is not yet accustomed to the heat, it is necessary to pay attention to physical condition management, such as taking measures against heatstroke.

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1 person died in a slip in the Nagano Northern Alps 2 people died in a slip on the 2nd Note

2023-05-05 11:45:00
Early in the morning on the 5th, a man in his 70s who was descending from Mt. Okuhotaka in the Northern Alps in Nagano Prefecture fell and died. In Nagano Prefecture, two men slipped and died in the Northern Alps on the 2nd of this month, and the police are calling for caution to check the latest mountain trail conditions and climb.

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Red Sox Yoshida 3 hits, 3 RBIs including No. 6 home run

2023-05-05 11:18:00
Masanao Yoshida of the Red Sox in the major leagues played an active role in the game against the Blue Jays with 3 hits and 3 RBIs, including the preemptive No. 6 home run, extending his hit streak to 14.

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U.S. Vice President Harris asks CEOs of four companies, including Microsoft, to ensure the safety of AI

2023-05-05 11:02:00
As the development competition for interactive AI intensifies, Vice President Harris of the United States held talks with the CEOs of four companies, including Microsoft, Google's parent company, and Alphabet, to discuss the responsibility of ensuring the safety of AI (artificial intelligence). He requested that developing companies protect society from the potential dangers of AI.

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Families of abductees “Aiming to be taken up by the United Nations Security Council”

2023-05-05 10:47:00
The families of the abductees, who are visiting the United States for the first time in four years to seek understanding and support for the early resolution of the abduction issue by North Korea, held a press conference after meeting with senior officials of the U.S. government. It was revealed that the idea was shown to aim to be taken up at the meeting of the United Nations Security Council.

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Public release of search engine using Microsoft "ChatGPT" technology

2023-05-05 10:18:00
American IT giant Microsoft announced on the 4th that it has started the public release of an Internet search engine that utilizes the interactive AI "ChatGPT" technology. In the field of Internet search, Google has held an overwhelming share so far, but it has been pointed out that the composition may change significantly.

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Police officer dies in toilet at guardhouse at prime minister's office Suicide by handgun Metropolitan Police Department

2023-05-05 09:54:00
Early in the morning of the 5th, a riot police officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was found bleeding and falling in the toilet of the Prime Minister's official residence in Nagatacho, Tokyo. Based on the situation at the scene, the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether the member attempted suicide with a handgun.

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Nagano Kirigamine Highland wildfire almost extinguished Evacuation order lifted

2023-05-05 09:03:00
The fire that broke out on the Kirigamine Plateau in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture on the 4th was almost extinguished before 7:00 am on the 5th, according to the fire department. Along with this, the evacuation order issued to the nearby villa area was also lifted.

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Shohei Ohtani hits 7 games in a row, Nootbar hits 4 hits for the first time Major League Baseball

2023-05-05 07:19:00
The Angels, to which Shohei Ohtani belongs, and the Cardinals, to which Lars Nootvar belongs, played against each other, and Ohtani had one hit and Nootvar had four hits.

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Sleeping in a tent to watch the celebration mood parade before the British coronation

2023-05-05 06:33:00
Before the coronation of King Charles, which will be held in England on the 6th of this month, people set up tents and sleep in the streets leading to Buckingham Palace, where the royal couple come and go, to see the parade up close. is also out.

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Prime Minister Kishida, who visited Africa, had a prime ministerial meeting in Singapore on the way back to Japan

2023-05-05 06:24:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who had been visiting Africa, left Mozambique, the last African country he visited, early in the morning of the 5th, Japan time, and was on his way home. On his way, he will stop in Singapore for a meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

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NY Dow drops over 200 dollars Selling orders swell mainly in bank stocks

2023-05-05 06:20:00
In the New York stock market on the 4th, selling orders centered on bank stocks swelled due to concerns about the economic downturn due to the deterioration of the management of American banks, and the Dow average stock price fell by more than 200 dollars.

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Prince Akishino and his wife arrive in England to attend the coronation of King Charles

2023-05-05 06:15:00
Prince Akishino and his wife, who left Japan to attend the coronation of King Charles of England, arrived at an airport in the suburbs of London on the evening of the 4th local time. On the morning of the 6th, I am to attend the coronation ceremony.

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Kremlin Drone Explosion Russia “U.S. Directed, Ukraine Attacks”

2023-05-05 04:49:00
Russia's presidential office is continuing an investigation, alleging Ukraine attempted to target Putin with a drone. In addition, the president's office has strengthened criticism that the United States was involved in the attack, saying that it "followed the instructions of the United States."

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Kushiro, Hokkaido Bleeding woman found dead Reporter or man to interview

2023-05-05 01:20:00
On the 4th of this month, the police were notified that a person had been stabbed at a house in Kushiro, Hokkaido, and a woman was found bleeding to death at that house. The man who seems to have reported was found injured in another place, and the police are waiting for the recovery of the injury and listening to the circumstances, assuming that they know how the woman died.

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