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Main news(2024/01/07)


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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, no fear of tsunami

2024-01-07 21:56:00
At around 9:38 p.m. on the 7th, there was an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.

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A small amount of oil spilled onto the sea surface near the Shiga nuclear power plant, but no radioactive materials were involved.

2024-01-07 21:37:00
On the 7th, Hokuriku Electric Power Co. reported that a small amount of oil had leaked onto the sea surface near the outlet of a drainage ditch at the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where shaking with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed during the January 1st earthquake. announced that it had been found. According to Hokuriku Electric Power, the oil that appears to have leaked does not contain any radioactive materials, and there is no radioactive impact on the outside world.

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[7th] At least 24 districts in isolation, some in Wajima City with over 700 people

2024-01-07 20:03:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on the 7th, at least 24 districts in four cities and towns in the Noto region remain isolated. Of these, over 700 people are stranded in each of the Kusu and Saiho districts.

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Actor Meiko Nakamura dies at age 89, active since the early days of television broadcasting

2024-01-07 19:45:00
Meiko Nakamura, an actor who has been active since the early days of Japanese television broadcasting, passed away on the 31st of last month due to pulmonary embolism. He was 89 years old.

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Runway C at Haneda Airport to reopen at midnight on the 8th Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

2024-01-07 19:17:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that Runway C at Haneda Airport, which was closed due to the collision between two aircraft on January 2nd, will resume operations at midnight on the 8th.

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Russian military may have used North Korean ballistic missiles in attack on Kharkiv on the 2nd

2024-01-07 18:41:00
Regarding the missile used by the Russian military in the attack on the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine on January 2, some media reported that experts believed that a North Korean ballistic missile was used. Recently, there is a possibility that North Korea's missiles are being used one after another.

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Niigata Nishi Ward Security cameras clearly show flooding after the earthquake

2024-01-07 18:38:00
Due to the January 1st earthquake, liquefaction was confirmed in Nishi Ward, Niigata City, causing damage to homes and other properties in various locations. A security camera installed at a hotel in Nishi Ward, Niigata City clearly recorded cracks appearing in the ground and water gushing out immediately after the earthquake.

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[Explanatory video] Economy class syndrome: Prolonged evacuation life - be careful

2024-01-07 17:54:00
In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, there are concerns that people's physical condition may worsen due to the stress of continuing to live in evacuation centers and staying in their cars. In past disasters, many people became ill and, in the worst case scenario, died due to the so-called "economy class syndrome," so we asked experts about how to prevent this. (This is the content broadcast on the noon news on January 7th) *The video cannot be viewed on the 7 minute 05 second data broadcast.

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Bathrooms now available at evacuation center in Himi, Toyama, allowing evacuees to relieve fatigue

2024-01-07 17:42:00
In Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off over a wide area, bathrooms at sports facilities that have been used as evacuation centers became available for use from the 7th, allowing evacuees to soothe their fatigue by taking a bath for the first time in about a week. did.

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Ishikawa More than 28,800 people evacuated, some staying in agricultural greenhouses, missing supplies

2024-01-07 17:20:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on the 7th, evacuation centers had been opened at 404 locations in the prefecture, and 28,821 people had evacuated there. Some evacuation centers are running out of necessary relief supplies, and in Wajima City, some people are unable to fit into the designated evacuation shelters. We will keep you updated on the current status of evacuations.

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National High School Rugby: Kanagawa's Toin Gakuen wins for the fourth time after three tournaments

2024-01-07 17:18:00
The final of the national high school rugby tournament was held, and Toin Gakuen from Kanagawa defeated Higashi Fukuoka High School 8-5, winning the tournament for the fourth time and after three tournaments.

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Prime Minister Kishida's thoughts on Noto Peninsula earthquake to be designated as a ``specified emergency disaster''

2024-01-07 16:50:00
At the government's response headquarters in response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida announced the idea of ​​designating disaster victims as a ``specified emergency disaster,'' where special administrative measures would be applied to disaster victims, such as extending the validity period of driver's licenses. I made it.

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Nepali couple killed by car; 81-year-old driver arrested Okinawa

2024-01-07 16:23:00
On the evening of the 6th, two pedestrians, a married couple, were hit and killed by a light car on a national highway in Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture, and police arrested the 81-year-old driver. He has denied the charges against him during the investigation.

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China “sanctions 5 US companies for arms sales to Taiwan” Will be put in check before presidential election

2024-01-07 15:52:00
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it will impose sanctions on five American military companies over arms sales to Taiwan, and with less than a week left until voting day for Taiwan's presidential election, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it will impose sanctions on five American military companies over arms sales to Taiwan. It appears that they have once again taken control.

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128 dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, at least 560 seriously injured in Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-01-07 15:49:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on the 7th, a total of 128 people had been confirmed dead within the prefecture.

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[Damage status 7 days] 128 people killed in Ishikawa, 560 seriously injured, rescue operations continue

2024-01-07 15:47:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 9 a.m. on the 7th, a total of 126 people had been confirmed dead within the prefecture. In addition, Ishikawa Prefecture has released the names and ages of 222 people whose safety is unknown as of 9 a.m. on the 7th, based on the Basic Resident Register, and is requesting that information be widely provided. Additionally, a number of homes have been damaged in Wajima City, Suzu City, Uchinada Town, and Noto Town, but the overall situation is still unknown. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.

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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Suzu City and Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami

2024-01-07 15:03:00
At around 2:38 p.m., there was an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.

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Toyota plans to start production in the new year at domestic plants; some suppliers damaged by earthquake

2024-01-07 14:55:00
Toyota Motor Corporation announced that although some of its suppliers suffered damage from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, it will begin production in the new year at its domestic factories as scheduled from the 8th. We will make another decision this week regarding operations after the 15th of this month.

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Last night's seismic intensity was lower than 6. The Japan Meteorological Agency is investigating whether there are any abnormalities in seismographs in Ishikawa and Shiga Town.

2024-01-07 14:52:00
Regarding the earthquake that occurred late on the night of the 6th, with an epicenter off the coast of the Noto Peninsula, shaking with a seismic intensity of lower 6 was observed in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.The Japan Meteorological Agency stated that there was a large difference in the seismic intensity with surrounding observation points, and the earthquake occurred on the 7th. We have dispatched personnel to the site to investigate whether there are any abnormalities in the seismometer.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hospitalized; didn't tell president for several days ``There were problems with the response''

2024-01-07 14:16:00
US media reported that President Biden was not informed for several days that US Secretary of Defense Austin had been hospitalized since the 1st of this month due to complications. Secretary Austin issued a statement acknowledging that there were problems with the response.

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Toyama Takaoka City has budgeted a total of 200 million yen for road repair and other “senior punishments”

2024-01-07 13:03:00
Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, has taken a total budget of 200 million yen through an ``exclusive disposition'' without the approval of the assembly in order to hasten the repair of roads damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

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“Toilet trailers” from all over the country to evacuation centers in Ishikawa Prefecture

2024-01-07 12:36:00
As the toilet environment continues to deteriorate in the disaster-stricken areas, where water and power outages continue, ``toilet trailers'' containing flushable toilets are being delivered from local governments across the country to evacuation centers in hard-hit areas.

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Liberal Democratic Party member Yoshitaka Ikeda arrested on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act, Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office

2024-01-07 12:17:00
In a case involving a political funding party run by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department accused Yoshitaka Ikeda, a member of the House of Representatives who belongs to the Abe faction, of colluding with his policy secretary and making false statements in the political funding income and expenditure report. Two people, a lawmaker and a policy secretary, were arrested on suspicion of violating the Political Funds Control Act. Representative Ikeda received a kickback of approximately 48 million yen, the largest amount among Abe's members, and a series of problems led to the arrest of Abe's members.

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[Disaster victim support information 7th] Ishikawa Disaster victims accepted at some accommodation facilities

2024-01-07 12:09:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, and we have summarized support efforts for those affected as of the 7th.

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Ishikawa Anamizu-cho house collapse; 9 people trapped; rescue operations continue

2024-01-07 12:05:00
Firefighters and other personnel continued rescue operations on the 7th at the site in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where multiple houses were destroyed by a landslide caused by the earthquake, and at least nine people are believed to be trapped.

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Ishikawa: In Wajima, people evacuating to agricultural greenhouses are unable to receive supplies.

2024-01-07 12:03:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, some people were unable to fit into the designated evacuation shelters and were forced to evacuate to nearby agricultural greenhouses. Among them is a woman in her 90s who is bedridden with a chronic illness, and the evacuees are wearing layers of clothing at night to protect themselves from the cold, raising concerns that the snow and cold will get worse in the future. My voice is rising.

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Suzu Ishikawa “Rescued woman in her 90s recovers to the point where she can speak” Doctor at the scene

2024-01-07 11:48:00
On the night of the 6th, approximately 124 hours after the earthquake occurred, a woman in her 90s was rescued from a collapsed house in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and although her leg was injured, she was able to recover and was able to speak. This was revealed by the doctor who attended.

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Shogi “Osho Tournament” begins, Sota Fujii’s 8th crown first defense this year

2024-01-07 11:27:00
One of the eight major shogi titles, the 7th match of the "Osho Sen" tournament, will begin on the 7th in Tochigi Prefecture, with the title holder, Sota Fujii, 8-dan (21), taking on the challenger, Tatsuya Sugai, 8-dan (31). He is now in his first defensive battle.

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Ishikawa Dispatches a vehicle with pharmacy functions to Suzu Japan Pharmacists Association

2024-01-07 10:37:00
The Japan Pharmaceutical Association dispatched a special vehicle equipped with pharmacy functions to Suzu City for the first time in Ishikawa Prefecture in order to prepare a system to provide medicine to people affected by the recent earthquake.

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Wakura Onsen closed, some accommodation facilities accepting disaster victims Nanao Ishikawa

2024-01-07 10:13:00
At Wakura Onsen in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where all hotels and inns were forced to close due to the recent earthquake, some accommodation facilities are accepting victims into rooms that were not damaged.

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Prime Minister Kishida: Noto Peninsula earthquake “unbroken support” NHK Sunday debate

2024-01-07 10:01:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida stated in NHK's Sunday debate that he will continue to do his best to eliminate isolated areas and improve the environment of evacuation centers, and will continue to provide seamless support for medium- to long-term recovery and reconstruction. I have expressed my intention to do so.

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[Traffic Impact 7th] Possibility of road closures in Ishikawa Prefecture due to heavy snow

2024-01-07 08:10:00
This is the impact of the earthquake on transportation. (As of 5am on the 7th)

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Tokyo officially decides to make tuition fees virtually free for high schools and metropolitan universities

2024-01-07 07:53:00
Governor Koike of Tokyo has announced that starting from next fiscal year, tuition fees at high schools and metropolitan universities will be effectively free of charge by eliminating income restrictions on support.

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Sota Fujii begins a year of defense with eight crowns, exclusive title [Q&A]

2024-01-07 07:05:00
Sota Fujii Hachikan (21), who became the first player in the shogi world to monopolize the eight major titles, will compete in the seventh match of this year's first title match, "Oshou Sen", starting on the 7th. All eyes will be on whether they will be able to win all eight defense matches held this year and maintain their eight crowns.

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3 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas; casualties continue to rise

2024-01-07 06:31:00
Seven days will mark three months since the start of fighting between the Israeli army and the Islamic organization Hamas. The Israeli military continued to carry out attacks in various parts of the Gaza Strip, including the southern part, on the 6th, and the number of casualties continues to increase uncontrollably, creating a worsening humanitarian crisis.

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Areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake: Heavy snow expected even in flat areas Be careful of hypothermia

2024-01-07 06:20:00
In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 7, rain is expected to gradually turn to snow due to strong cold air in the upper atmosphere, and heavy snow is expected to fall in some areas on the plains into the 8th. Please be careful not only to avoid landslides caused by heavy rain, but also to be aware of the effects of snow on traffic and frozen roads. In addition, seismic activity is active and we need to be careful about the continued shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of about 7.

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Aortic dissection “There is a possibility that there is no difference in incidence between men and women” announced by GPs such as Kumamoto University

2024-01-07 05:31:00
Aortic dissection, a vascular disease that can lead to death, has previously been thought to be more common in men, but researchers at Kumamoto University and other researchers have revealed that there may actually be no difference in incidence between men and women. The group announced.

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Ishikawa Shiga Town seismic intensity announced as 6 lower; Japan Meteorological Agency “Investigating whether there are any abnormalities in the seismograph”

2024-01-07 02:45:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that tremors with an intensity of 6 or lower were observed in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture late on the night of the 6th. There was only one location where the seismic intensity was 6 lower, which was higher than the surrounding seismic intensity 3, and the Japan Meteorological Agency said it is likely that the epicenter was close to the seismograph, and will investigate whether there are any abnormalities in the seismograph.

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