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Unusual response to North Korea Typhoon No. 6 landing Call for caution against damage

2023-08-12 22:13:00
In North Korea, from the 10th to the 11th when Typhoon No. 6 landed on the Korean Peninsula, national television took an unusual response to broadcast special news all night, calling for caution against damage.

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Stabbed 2-year-old eldest daughter with a knife or arrested mother on suspicion of attempted murder Saitama

2023-08-12 21:01:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, a 31-year-old mother was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for trying to kill her 2-year-old eldest daughter with a knife at a house in Saitama City. According to police, her eldest daughter was not in a life-threatening condition, and her mother told her investigators that she was "worried about her relationship with her family."

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How to prevent heatstroke in Alps seats?

2023-08-12 20:58:00
Koshien is a hotly contested tournament. Cheering from the Alps seats is the most powerful force for the athletes. However, in this heat, you have to be careful about heat stroke. At the stand, each school continues to support the students with their own ingenuity, giving top priority to their physical condition.

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Hokkaido Lake Shikotsu A man drowned and died Did you try to help a junior high school son?

2023-08-12 19:26:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, two junior high school students, a son and a father, drowned at Lake Shikotsu in Chitose City, Hokkaido, and the 46-year-old father died at the hospital where he was transported. Police say the father may have been trying to save his drowning son.

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38 years since the JAL plane crash, memorial service for the bereaved family for the first time in 4 years

2023-08-12 18:47:00
On August 12th, it will be 38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash that killed 520 people. In Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, which was the crash site, the bereaved family participated for the first time in four years and a memorial service is being held.

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High school baseball Tsuchiura Nichidai High School wins Kyushu International University and advances to the third round

2023-08-12 17:03:00
In the third game on the seventh day of the summer national high school baseball tournament, Ibaraki's Tsuchiura Nihon University High School beat Fukuoka's Kyushu International University High School 3-0 to advance to the third round.

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Canceled due to Typhoon No. 6 Re-examination of "Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant" exam in Naha

2023-08-12 16:55:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will conduct a re-examination for about 240 people who were scheduled to take the examination at the venue in Naha City for the national qualification "Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant" that was canceled due to Typhoon No. 6. announced a policy.

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JAL plane crash Establishment of communication network at the site Confirmation of memorial service remotely

2023-08-12 16:38:00
In 12 days, it will be 38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash that killed 520 people. In Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, where the crash site is located, bereaved families and related parties are climbing to commemorate the spirits. On the other hand, the aging of the bereaved family is progressing, and more and more people have no choice but to give up climbing the memorial mountain. Under these circumstances, a communication network was established on the ridge of the mountain at the crash site so that even those who could not visit the site could remotely check the state of the memorial service.

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Typhoon No. 7 Tokaido Shinkansen Possibility of planned suspension of all lines for a certain period from 14th to 16th

2023-08-12 13:57:00
With the approach of Typhoon No. 7, JR Tokai expects heavy rain and strong winds along its lines. It is possible that planned suspension of operation and long-term suspension of operation may occur. In addition, although planned suspension will not be implemented on the 13th, there is a possibility that sudden driving suspension will occur, and we are calling for the latest information to be confirmed on the website.

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President Biden ``China is a time bomb'' remarks anticipate China's backlash

2023-08-12 13:54:00
President Biden of the United States said that China's economy was stalling, saying that it was a ``time bomb'' and that ``bad people do bad things when they have problems.'' Domestic problems affect external behavior. expressed concern that it would affect While the two countries agree to continue dialogue, it is also expected that China will object.

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Typhoon No. 7 Ogasawara Islands Rain hitting Chichijima, some roads flooded

2023-08-12 12:18:00
In the video taken around 7:30 am on the 12th on Chichijima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, you can see strong winds, heavy rain, and trees swaying along the streets. Some roads are also submerged.

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Dangerous heat expected in Gifu, Nagoya, etc. Severe caution against heat stroke

2023-08-12 11:55:00
Temperatures have risen in eastern Japan and western Japan on the 12th, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in Kyoto and Nagoya. The temperature will rise further after this, and dangerous heat is expected in Gifu City and Nagoya City.

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38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash Bereaved families and others memorial mountain climbing Gunma Ueno Village

2023-08-12 11:38:00
In 12 days, it will be 38 years since the JAL jumbo plane crash that killed 520 people. In Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, where the crash site is located, bereaved families and related parties have been climbing to commemorate the spirits since the morning.

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F16 fighter training for Ukrainian soldiers and others "accepted in the United States"

2023-08-12 10:59:00
A senior White House official has revealed that Ukrainian soldiers and others are prepared to train F-16 fighter jets not only in European countries, which are already scheduled, but also in the United States.

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High school baseball Hachinohe Gakuin Kosei wins Meozakura and advances to the third round

2023-08-12 10:55:00
In the first game on the 7th day of the summer national high school baseball tournament, Aomori's Hachinohe Gakuin Kosei High School defeated Akita's Meiou High School 7-0 to advance to the third round.

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Iwate heavy rain impact about 200 houses blackout JR Kamaishi Line suspends operation on all lines

2023-08-12 10:32:00
According to Tohoku Electric Power, about 1,400 households in Iwate Prefecture, including Iwaizumi Town and Miyako City, were temporarily out of power due to heavy rain that caused trees to fall and come in contact with electric wires. Currently, restoration work is underway, and as of 10:00 a.m., about 200 households in Miyako City, Hanamaki City, and Ninohe City were without power. Tohoku Electric Power continues to investigate the detailed cause and carry out restoration work.

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Last day of the NPT Preparatory Committee closed despite criticism of Russia

2023-08-12 10:22:00
The Preparatory Committee for the NPT = Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which aims at world nuclear disarmament, reached its final day, and the chairman presented a draft summary document summarizing the discussions during the session, but Russia, Iran, etc. It was not adopted due to objection to this, and the committee was closed while each country was in conflict.

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Iwate Evacuation instruction to 2967 households in part of Tono city

2023-08-12 09:16:00
At 8:39 am on the 12th, Tono City in Iwate Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 7,005 people from 2,967 households in Tsuchibuchi Town, Tsukiumaushi Town, and Matsuzaki Town. The information corresponds to level 4 of the 5 alert levels, and calls for evacuation from dangerous places.

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Torrential rain in Iwate The linear rain belt also increases the risk of landslides and other disasters

2023-08-12 08:43:00
Due to the effects of cold air and warm, moist air, localized torrential rain is believed to have fallen in Iwate Prefecture, and a linear rain belt was also formed. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance and ensuring safety, as the risk of life-threatening landslides and floods is rapidly increasing.

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

2023-08-12 08:03:00
At 7:50 am on the 12th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``Information on remarkable heavy rain'', saying that a linear rain belt occurred in the inland of Iwate Prefecture, and very heavy rain continued to fall in the same place. A "linear rain belt" is a phenomenon in which developed cumulonimbus clouds line up one after another and bring heavy rain. We are also calling on you to ensure your safety.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Very strong typhoon No. 7 future course (7:00 on the 12th)

2023-08-12 07:44:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is heading north near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is necessary to pay close attention to high waves with high waves accompanied by swells on the Pacific Ocean side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far away from the typhoon. The typhoon is likely to come very close to eastern and western Japan around Tuesday the 15th, so keep an eye on the latest information. Toshiyuki Minami, a weather forecaster, explains the course of the typhoon and points to note. On August 12th, it was broadcast on "Good Morning Japan 7:00". The video is 2 minutes and 11 seconds. Data broadcasting is not available.

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Record heavy rain near Otsuchi Town, Iwate Approaching crisis of disaster

2023-08-12 07:36:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that about 100 mm of torrential rain fell in an hour until 7:10 a.m. near Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture. Due to the imminent danger of disasters, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" and ensure safety.

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Ukrainian missile attack hits civilians, including children, one after another

2023-08-12 06:44:00
In Ukraine, civilians, including children, have been killed by Russian missile attacks. On the other hand, the Russian side has announced that an unmanned aircraft has flown into the capital Moscow for three days in a row, and has strengthened its vigilance.

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Typhoon No. 7 Ogasawara Islands Strict Warning Risk of approaching east and west Japan

2023-08-12 06:21:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is heading north near the Ogasawara Islands, and it is necessary to pay close attention to high waves with high waves accompanied by swells on the Pacific Ocean side of the Kanto and Kinki regions, which are far away from the typhoon. The typhoon is likely to come very close to eastern and western Japan around Tuesday the 15th next week, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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45 years since Hitomi Soga was abducted

2023-08-12 06:10:00
12th marks the 45th anniversary of the abduction of Hitomi Soga and her mother Miyoshi by North Korea. After touching on it, I asked the government to "get serious about solving it."

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Suspicion of bribery to Representative Akimoto President of wind power generation company intends to admit

2023-08-12 06:03:00
The president of the wind power generation company is suspected of bribery to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office in connection with an incident in which Maritoshi Akimoto, a member of the House of Representatives, received approximately 30 million yen from a wind power generation company in connection with an offshore wind power generation project. I learned from an interview with a lawyer that he intends to admit it. On the other hand, Rep. Akimoto has not made any comments so far.

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British court refuses to extradite suspect to Japan in Omotesando robbery case

2023-08-12 05:39:00
About 100 million yen worth of jewelery was stolen from a jewelry store in Omotesando, Tokyo eight years ago. I handed down the verdict that it was not. It is said that the possibility of suffering human rights violations cannot be wiped out by the investigation by the Japanese investigative agency.

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Hawaii wildfires 'death toll will rise, devastating' state governor

2023-08-12 05:33:00
Fires on Maui, Hawaii, have killed 55 people so far, with more to come.

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