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Main news(2023/07/12)


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Hokuriku Shinkansen Kanazawa-Toyama Influence of heavy rain

2023-07-12 23:17:00
According to JR West, the Hokuriku Shinkansen has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Kanazawa Station and Toyama Station because the rain gauge installed in Tsubata Town, Ishikawa Prefecture exceeded the standard value.

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[Toyama Prefecture Evacuation Order] About 80 households in Imizu City and 68 households in Kamiichi Town

2023-07-12 23:08:00
Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture issued an evacuation order to about 80 households in Kanayama, Hashimotojo, and Mitoda at 10:12 pm on the 12th. There are three evacuation centers in Imizu City: Kanayama Community Center, Mitoda Community Center, and Taikoyama Elementary School. In addition, at 10:28 pm on the 12th, Kamiichi Town in Toyama Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 68 households and 68 people in the Oiwa, Omatsu and Omatsushin districts. The evacuation centers in Kamiichi are the Oiwa Community Center and the Kakizawa District Hall.

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Nozomi Tanaka Athletics Asian Championships Wins women's 1500m with a new tournament record

2023-07-12 22:49:00
The Asian Athletics Championships opened in Bangkok, Thailand, and in the women's 1,500m final, Nozomi Tanaka, who became the first Japanese athlete to finish eighth in this event at the Tokyo Olympics, finished with a time of 4:06.75. He won the championship with a new tournament record and a personal best of the season.

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Ishikawa Tsubata Town Tsubata River Flood danger water level

2023-07-12 22:41:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, around 10:10 pm on the 12th, the Tsubata River Observatory in Tsubata Town reached the flood danger level.

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U.S. consumer price index in June rose 3.0% year-on-year

2023-07-12 22:03:00
The US consumer price index for June was released and rose 3.0% compared to the same month last year. It was the 12th consecutive month that the rate of increase was lower than the previous month, indicating a downward trend in inflation. However, due to the continuing labor shortage, which is pointed out as a factor of inflation, there is a growing view in the market that the Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank, will raise interest rates again at the meeting to be held from the 25th of this month. increase.

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A linear rain belt occurs in Ishikawa Prefecture, increasing the risk of disasters

2023-07-12 22:02:00
Due to the active front, well-developed rain clouds are flowing into Hokuriku. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``information on remarkable heavy rain'' that a linear rain belt occurred in Ishikawa Prefecture after 9:30 pm on the 12th, calling for strict vigilance against landslides and other disasters.

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G7 Ukraine Assistance Draft Joint Declaration “Involvement in Long-term Security Assurance”

2023-07-12 21:45:00
In Lithuania, where the NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit meeting was held, the G7 = seven major countries announced a joint declaration on support for Ukraine. It said it would work with Ukraine to negotiate long-term security guarantees to ensure that Ukraine has a sustainable military force capable of deterring future Russian aggression.

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40-year-old teacher at a metropolitan high school unemployed after being found guilty of stimulant use Tokyo Board of Education

2023-07-12 21:10:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education announced that a 40-year-old teacher who worked at a metropolitan high school in Adachi Ward lost his job after being found guilty of violating the stimulants control law for using stimulants.

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Meeting with Thai Foreign Minister Ms. Suu Kyi reported at ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting

2023-07-12 20:49:00
Thailand's foreign minister met with pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is being held in military custody in Myanmar, at an ASEAN-Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers' meeting in Indonesia. It is the first time since the coup d'état two years ago that a meeting with Suu Kyi, a foreign dignitary, has been confirmed, and attention will be paid to what kind of impact it will have on the demise of the situation.

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More than 2,300 mistakes in Miyazaki's My Number and rehabilitation notebook "tying to another person"

2023-07-12 20:12:00
Miyazaki Prefecture announced that there were more than 2,300 cases of mistakes in which information in rehabilitation notebooks issued for people with intellectual disabilities was mistakenly linked to another person's My Number.

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NATO Summit Meeting President Zelensky "G7 Security Agreement Important"

2023-07-12 20:02:00
Ukrainian President Zelensky held a joint press conference with Secretary-General Stoltenberg in Lithuania, where the NATO summit meeting was held, from 7:00 pm Japan time on the 12th. It is very important if we agree to guarantee safety during

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Five people, including former members of the Kyoto Seisho High School rugby club, arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis

2023-07-12 19:34:00
Five people aged 18 to 19 were arrested for possessing cannabis in Kyoto. Three of them are former members of the rugby club of Kyoto Seisho High School, a high school rugby powerhouse, and have stated to the police that they started smoking cannabis while in school.

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Mt. Azuma and Mt. Bandai ``Changes that appear to be due to expansion of the ground'' Volcanic Eruption Prediction Association

2023-07-12 19:26:00
The Coordinating Committee for Prediction of Volcanic Eruptions, which is made up of experts and others, has said that changes that are thought to be due to expansion of the ground continue, and that future activities will be carried out. We summarized the view that it is necessary to pay attention to the transition of

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Massive attacks in various places by the Russian army Is it a check on NATO's support for Ukraine?

2023-07-12 19:14:00
The Russian military, which continues to invade Ukraine, has carried out large-scale attacks using drones and other devices in various places. increase.

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NATO Summit “G7 Agreement to Help Build Self-Defense Forces in Ukraine” U.S. Official

2023-07-12 19:10:00
At the summit meeting of NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization, guaranteeing security until Ukraine joins NATO is an issue. A senior U.S. government official has revealed that the G7 = seven major countries, including Japan, are expected to agree on long-term assistance to build Ukraine's self-defense capabilities.

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Entertainer ryuchell dies

2023-07-12 19:06:00
According to the people concerned, talent "ryuchell" was found dead in the office in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo on the evening of the 12th. According to the investigation so far, it seems to be a suicide, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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Gust damage or one building collapsed near the national highway of Ibaraki whereabouts

2023-07-12 18:49:00
According to the fire department, after 5:00 pm on the 12th, there was a report near National Route 355 in Odaka, Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture, saying, ``Buildings were destroyed by gusts, and damaged objects were flying on the road.'' We are checking the situation on the ground. According to the fire department, one building collapsed and three utility poles nearby were broken. According to a person who was nearby, the national highway is impassable due to the collapsed building, causing traffic jams in the surrounding area.

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What will happen to the minimum wage!?

2023-07-12 18:19:00
At the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare deliberation on this year's minimum wage hike, a full-scale discussion has begun in which both labor and management express their opinions. People who work on the minimum wage are calling for a significant increase, saying, ``Prices are rising and living conditions are continuing to be difficult.'' On the other hand, the reality is tough on the company side as well...

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LINE and Yahoo to integrate domestic financial divisions as part of group restructuring

2023-07-12 18:13:00
Z Holdings, a subsidiary of Softbank, has announced a policy to integrate the domestic financial divisions that had overlapped with LINE and Yahoo. As part of the group reorganization aimed at improving business efficiency, the company names of LINE and Yahoo will also disappear.

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Fire at a pig farm Burns throughout the piggery About 6000 pigs raised Chiba Noda

2023-07-12 18:02:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, a fire broke out at a pig farm in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, spreading throughout the piggery. It is said that there are no injuries, but the pig farm is believed to have about 6,000 pigs, and firefighting activities are continuing.

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2023-07-12 17:58:00
The number of people infected with syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease, is increasing rapidly. The number of infected people reported in the first half of this year was 7,448, increasing at a faster pace than the same period last year. An expert said, ``I feel that syphilis has become a familiar disease. *A Q&A about syphilis symptoms and precautions is posted at the end of the article.

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A woman in her 90s who was transported by ambulance due to suspicion of heat stroke died Aichi Nishio

2023-07-12 17:45:00
According to Aichi Prefecture, 36 people were transported by ambulance due to heatstroke by 3:00 pm on the 12th, and one of them was confirmed dead.

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Bicycle helmets Calling attention to products that do not meet safety standards

2023-07-12 17:23:00
It has been made mandatory to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or electric scooter, but as a result of examining the helmets on the market by the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan, the performance of absorbing impact is insufficient, etc. The Product Safety Association Many products have been confirmed that do not meet the voluntary safety standards set by the company, and we are calling for attention.

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Prime Minister Kishida meets with NATO Secretary General Cooperation document with Russia and China in mind

2023-07-12 17:17:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting Lithuania, held talks with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Secretary-General Stoltenberg, and jointly addressed security issues, including cyber and space, bearing in mind the trends of Russia and China. We have compiled a new cooperation document to

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Raise the return rate by using Rakuten point card and smartphone payment at the same time

2023-07-12 16:57:00
The competition to lock in the so-called “point economic zone” is intensifying. Rakuten Group has launched a new strategy to raise the return rate when using point cards and smartphone payments at the same time.

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Two Tokyo University of Agriculture boxing club members arrested Possessing marijuana for sale

2023-07-12 16:24:00
Two men who belong to the boxing club of Tokyo University of Agriculture were arrested for possessing cannabis, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the acquisition route.

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Former employee of foundation founded by Sugako Hashida arrested 10 million yen in cash?

2023-07-12 15:39:00
A former employee who was in charge of accounting for the foundation established by the screenwriter Sugako Hashida, who passed away two years ago, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of embezzlement in the course of business for embezzling more than 10 million yen in cash in the office.

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Kim Yo-jung calls South Korea ``Republic of Korea'' for the first time in his discourse

2023-07-12 15:02:00
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, called South Korea the official name of the country, the Republic of Korea, instead of the traditional South Korea. . South Korean media reports that North Korea may have formalized its position of seeing South Korea as a "separate nation" rather than as "the same ethnic group that is the object of unification."

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Shohei Ohtani to the second half of the game [Post-All-Star Game press conference Q&A]

2023-07-12 15:00:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani started in the All-Star Game for the third time in three consecutive years as the second designated hitter in the American League. The first home run, which he said at the press conference the day before the game, "I wanted to hit it," was carried over to next year. At the post-match press conference, he talked about the appeal of the All-Star Game and his enthusiasm for the second half of the season.

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Three major non-life insurance companies demand refund of overpaid insurance money to "Big Motor"

2023-07-12 14:20:00
It turned out that the used car sales company "Big Motor" had fraudulently claimed insurance claims for automobile insurance, and that three major non-life insurance companies were seeking refunds for overpaid insurance claims.

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Extremely heavy rain again in northern Kyushu.

2023-07-12 14:03:00
On the 12th, due to the influence of the front, the atmospheric conditions became very unstable over a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan, causing record-breaking rainfall, and extremely heavy rain fell in northern Kyushu. In northern Kyushu, the ground has loosened over a wide area due to the heavy rains that have hitherto occurred, and it is necessary to be extremely vigilant against landslide disasters.

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A total of 1275 people in Oita Hita Nakatsue and Kamitsue districts are newly ordered to evacuate

2023-07-12 13:52:00
Hita City, Oita Prefecture, issued a new evacuation order to 650 households and 1,275 people in the Nakatsue and Kamitsue districts at 1:00 pm, saying that the risk of landslide disasters had increased. This is level 4 information out of 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places. Hita City continues to issue evacuation orders to the Otsuru and Ono districts.

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Severe heat Severe warning against heat stroke Heavy rain northern Kyushu beware of disasters

2023-07-12 13:06:00
The temperature rose nationwide on the 12th, and in Hachioji, Tokyo, it exceeded 38 degrees in the morning, making it dangerously hot. Extreme heat is expected mainly in eastern Japan, so please continue to be extremely vigilant against heatstroke. On the other hand, on the 12th, the atmospheric conditions were extremely unstable over a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan, resulting in record-breaking heavy rain. It can be dangerous, so you need to be vigilant.

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France announces at NATO summit to provide cruise missiles to Ukraine

2023-07-12 13:00:00
France, which participated in the NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit held in Lithuania, announced on the 11th that it would provide new long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. Announced. Ukraine would like to use these weapons to advance its reversal offensive to its advantage.

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Saga Karatsu landslide, man unable to contact Search continues but temporarily suspended due to rain

2023-07-12 12:51:00
Two people were confirmed dead in a landslide in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. Police, firefighters, and the Self-Defense Forces have been searching for one man who has not been contacted since the morning of the 12th, but it has been temporarily suspended since around 10:30 am due to heavy rain.

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Ensuring emergency safety Actions to protect lives Fukuoka Kurume 5762 households 13,480 people

2023-07-12 12:18:00
Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture announced at 0:05 pm that the risk of landslide disasters had increased, and that ``emergency safety assurance'' was announced for 5762 households and 13,480 people in the landslide warning area in the city. "Ensuring emergency safety" is the highest level of alert level 5, and the city calls for actions that are likely to save lives in a safe place.

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NATO Summit Prime Minister Kishida to issue new document to strengthen security cooperation

2023-07-12 12:04:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting Lithuania, will attend the summit meeting of NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization after this. Along with the conference, it is expected that a new document will be issued to strengthen security cooperation between Japan and NATO. In addition, it is expected that North Korea's ballistic missile launch will be mentioned at the conference.

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Former President of ADK Convicted of Olympic Corruption Bribery of Former Director of Organizing Committee Tokyo District Court

2023-07-12 12:02:00
Regarding the former president of advertising giant ADK Holdings, who was accused of bribing a former director of the organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in a corruption case involving the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the Tokyo District Court said, He played a leading role," and was sentenced to two years in prison and four years' probation.

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Specified Alien Species ``Kokamiari'' Confirmed First Domestic Invasion at Mizushima Port in Okayama Prefecture

2023-07-12 11:48:00
Kokamiari, a small ant native to Central and South America, designated as a "specified alien species" that may affect the ecosystem, was confirmed on the 3rd of this month at the port of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, and the Ministry of the Environment strengthened its monitoring. doing. According to the Ministry of the Environment, this is the first time that the invasion of "cocamier ants" into Japan has been confirmed.

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Oita Nakatsu 3 days after missing woman Moved to downstream area and search activities continued

2023-07-12 11:42:00
On the 10th, on the road along the swollen Yamakuni River in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, it is the third day in 12 days since a woman who was in a car and was believed to have been swept away by the river went missing. Police and firefighters are continuing their search operations in the downstream area.

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Huge acquisition by Microsoft US regulator rejects injunction

2023-07-12 10:58:00
The US regulator's request for an injunction against the acquisition of a major game company by IT giant Microsoft has been dismissed by the court, saying that it would hinder market competition. Microsoft's huge acquisition is a step forward, but there is also the possibility of regulatory appeals, and twists and turns are also expected.

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Yen exchange rate rises to 1 dollar = 139 yen level for the first time in about a month

2023-07-12 10:47:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 12th, concerns about the widening interest rate differential between Japan and the United States eased, and there was a movement to sell the dollar and buy the yen. It's going up in price.

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[Explanation] What is North Korea's aim of launching a possible ballistic missile?

2023-07-12 10:46:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. This is the 12th time since June 15 that North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile or one that uses ballistic missile technology. This is a commentary by Takano Desk of the International Department about the aim of North Korea's launch.

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[Breaking news] North Korea launches possible ballistic missile Ministry of Defense

2023-07-12 10:17:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The Ministry of Defense is gathering information to see if there is any impact on Japan. This is the 12th time since June 15 that North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile or one that uses ballistic missile technology.

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30 years since the Hokkaido Nansei-Oki Earthquake Tsunami-damaged Okushiri Island Memorial event for the first time in 10 years

2023-07-12 10:05:00
In 12 days, it will be 30 years since the Hokkaido Nansei-oki earthquake. Okushiri Island, which suffered the most damage from the 29-meter tsunami with 198 dead and missing, will hold a memorial event sponsored by the government for the first time in 10 years and offer a moment of silence for the victims.

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UNESCO announces official return to the United States, withdrew during the pre-Trump administration

2023-07-12 09:34:00
UNESCO = United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced on the 11th that the United States, which withdrew five years ago, has officially returned. Since the US contribution accounted for more than 20% of the total budget, UNESCO welcomes it as being able to strengthen activities related to Africa and gender equality.

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Corporate Goods Price Index rose 4.1% year-on-year in June, growth slowed

2023-07-12 09:05:00
The June corporate goods price index, which indicates the price of goods traded between companies, rose 4.1% from the same month of the previous year to 119.0 with the 2020 average of 100. Although the index remains at a high level, the growth rate has slowed compared to May, which is mainly due to the decline in energy prices such as crude oil.

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Yokozuna Terunofuji will be closed from the 12th Nagoya place 4th day

2023-07-12 09:01:00
Sumo wrestler Yokozuna Terunofuji will be closed from the 12th, the fourth day of the Nagoya tournament. Terunofuji won the previous place for the 8th time, but lost the Ima place on the 11th and suffered the second loss. Terunofuji has been closed for the 17th time since this year's Spring Place.

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Widespread flood damage in the middle and lower reaches of the Chikugo River Analysis by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan

2023-07-12 08:49:00
An analysis by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) revealed that record-breaking rainfall in northern Kyushu caused widespread flood damage in the middle and lower reaches of the Chikugo River.

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Tennis player Naomi Osaka gives birth to a girl IOC official website

2023-07-12 08:20:00
The official website of the IOC = International Olympic Committee reported on the 11th that tennis player Naomi Osaka gave birth to her first child, a girl.

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Chinese President Xi ``preparing to welcome Putin in October''

2023-07-12 07:56:00
Russian state news agency TASS reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping said he was preparing to welcome Putin in October when he met with the Russian Senate Speaker in Beijing on Monday. If President Putin visits China, it will be his first visit since the Beijing Olympics in February last year.

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"Bepwanian" not selected, "Anthropocene" official candidate is a lake in Canada

2023-07-12 07:25:00
A working group of an international academic organization, which is proceeding with the selection of the epoch in which humankind prospered in the 4.6 billion year history of the earth, to add it to the geological classification as the "Anthropocene", We have announced that we have chosen a lake in Canada as the official candidate for the stratum that symbolizes the era. Beppu Bay in Japan, which had been one of 12 possible sites, was not selected.

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Debris flow in Kurume, Fukuoka “What happened at that time?” Resident testimony

2023-07-12 07:21:00
Tanushimaru-cho, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture was hit by a mudslide. I gathered testimonies about what happened to the residents at that time.

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Kanto region and other areas are expected to be extremely hot on the 12th.

2023-07-12 06:52:00
On the 12th, the temperature will rise nationwide, and in the Kanto and Tokai regions, a hot day of 35 degrees or more is expected following the 11th. Please continue to be vigilant against heat stroke. Also, on the 12th, atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable over a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan, and there is a risk that the danger of disasters will increase sharply even with less rain than usual in northern Kyushu, where there was record heavy rain. Because there is, you need to be vigilant.

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President of Japan Airlines "Aiming to commercialize 'flying cars' immediately after the Expo"

2023-07-12 06:16:00
Yuji Akasaka, president of Japan Airlines, responded to an NHK interview and clarified the idea of ​​aiming to commercialize a "flying car" immediately after the Osaka / Kansai Expo two years later.

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Shohei Ohtani appears in a gray suit before the game to participate in the All-Star Game

2023-07-12 06:04:00
The all-star game in which Shohei Otani of the Major League Baseball will participate will be held from 9:00 am Japan time on the 12th, and Otani will play as the second designated hitter. Before the match, the customary red carpet show was held, and Otani appeared in a gray suit this year.

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Hansen's disease Autopsy records left in sanatorium for detailed analysis

2023-07-12 06:01:00
An outside researcher has decided to conduct a detailed analysis of the autopsy records of the corpses of residents of the National Hansen's Disease Sanatorium in Okayama Prefecture. The researchers say, ``I would like to clarify the reasons why dissections were continued even after therapeutic drugs were used, using a medical approach.''

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New SNS "Threads" surpassed 100 million registered users in 5 days EU expansion is the focus of the future

2023-07-12 05:55:00
US IT giant Meta's new SNS "Threads" is rapidly expanding in use, but it does not currently offer services in the EU = European Union, which is strict about protecting personal data. It seems to be the focus.

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NATO summit joins Ukraine "if conditions are met and member countries agree"

2023-07-12 01:17:00
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) has agreed at a summit meeting in Lithuania, one of the three Baltic countries, to begin formal procedures for membership of Ukraine if the conditions are met and the member countries agree. However, the Ukrainian side has postponed the start of the procedure requested by the Ukrainian side, and has not made it clear when it can join.

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