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Political News(2020/05/31)


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Resumed operation of JR Utsunomiya Line and Takasaki Line

2020-05-31 23:57:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line was suspended between Tokyo and Utsunomiya due to a personal injury, but it resumed operation around 11:47 pm. In addition, the Takasaki Line, which had been suspended between Tokyo and Takasaki due to the accident, resumed operation.

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Utsunomiya Line and Takasaki Line operation suspended

2020-05-31 22:52:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line is suspended due to an accident resulting in an injury or death in Kita-ku, Tokyo, which is suspended between the Tokyo and Utsunomiya lines. It means that the operation will be resumed around 11:40 pm.

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Cluster occurrence at Kitakyushu elementary school 97 people in the city in 9 days New corona

2020-05-31 22:41:00
In Kitakyushu City, 12 people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus on the 31st. Of these, four are children who attend the same school as elementary school children whose infection was confirmed on 28th of this month, and Kitakyushu City said that a cluster of infected people, "cluster", occurred at this elementary school.

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Cluster occurrence at Kitakyushu elementary school 97 people in the city in 9 days New corona

2020-05-31 22:41:00
In Kitakyushu City, 12 people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus on the 31st. Of these, four are children who attend the same school as elementary school children whose infection was confirmed on 28th of this month, and Kitakyushu City said that a cluster of infected people, "cluster", occurred at this elementary school.

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Kitakyushu 12 newly confirmed infections 1 dead, new corona

2020-05-31 21:00:00
In Kitakyushu City, 12 people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus on the 31st. Of these, four are children who attend the same school as elementary school children who were confirmed to have been infected on the 28th of this month. In Kitakyushu City, a cluster "cluster" of infected persons occurred at this elementary school.

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Domestic infected 16,912 dead 897 (excluding cruise ships) New Corona

2020-05-31 20:35:00
In Japan, a total of 35 infections have been announced so far in Fukuoka prefecture, Kanagawa prefecture, Hokkaido, Tokyo, etc. on the 31st. A total of three deaths were announced in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Fukuoka prefectures. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan was 16,912, including quarantine at airports, and 712 passengers and crew on cruise ships, for a total of 17,624 people. The number of people who died in Japan is 897, and the number of passengers on cruise ships is 13, making a total of 910 people.

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Domestic infected 16,912 dead 897 (excluding cruise ships) New Corona

2020-05-31 20:35:00
In Japan, a total of 35 infections have been announced so far in Fukuoka prefecture, Kanagawa prefecture, Hokkaido, Tokyo, etc. on the 31st. A total of three deaths were announced in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Fukuoka prefectures. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan was 16,912, including quarantine at airports, and 712 passengers and crew on cruise ships, for a total of 17,624 people. The number of people who died in Japan is 897, and the number of passengers on cruise ships is 13, making a total of 910 people.

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Rickshaw Revives at Nagano Komoro's Sightseeing Spot "Kyoen" Impact of New Corona

2020-05-31 20:27:00
On the 31st, the first Sunday after the declaration of emergency situation was lifted nationwide, the rickshaw, which had been closed, was reopened at the tourist attraction "Kakoen" in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture. Am entertaining

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Closed in Corona Sale of ramen using anko, a specialty of the inn, Ibaraki

2020-05-31 20:26:00
The inn in Kitaibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture, which has been closed due to the effect of the new coronavirus, has begun selling ramen using the special product, Anko.

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US black man death case protest demonstration mob

2020-05-31 19:53:00
Protests have spread to more than 30 cities across the United States following the death of a black man who was detained by a white police officer in the United States, and at least some of them have been mobbed and plundered or vandalized. Curfew has been issued in 25 cities.

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Two volunteers clean up on a national highway, hit by a truck and killed Fukushima

2020-05-31 19:46:00
On the morning of the 31st, two men and women in their 50s who were doing volunteer cleaning activities on the national highway of Miharu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, were hit by a truck and died. Police found a truck fleeing from the scene and arrested a man in his 50s who was driving without a license on suspicion of running and running.

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Two volunteers clean up on a national highway, hit by a truck and killed Fukushima

2020-05-31 19:46:00
On the morning of the 31st, two men and women in their 50s who were doing volunteer cleaning activities on the national highway of Miharu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, were hit by a truck and died. Police found a truck fleeing from the scene and arrested a man in his 50s who was driving without a license on suspicion of running and running.

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Domestic infected 16,908 dead 896 (excluding cruise ships) New Corona

2020-05-31 19:42:00
In Japan, a total of 31 infections have been announced so far in Fukuoka prefecture, Kanagawa prefecture, Hokkaido, Tokyo, etc. on the 31st. A total of two deaths were announced in Tokyo and Kanagawa prefecture. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan was 16,908, including quarantine at airports, and 712 passengers and crew on cruise ships, for a total of 17,620. The number of people who died in Japan is 896, and the number of passengers on board cruise ships is 13, making a total of 909 people.

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Aquarium restarts after 3 months Limit on number of dolphin shows Kanagawa Fujisawa

2020-05-31 19:31:00
The aquarium in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, resumed operations on the 31st after an interval of about three months, following the cancellation of the emergency declaration.

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Aquarium restarts after 3 months Limit on number of dolphin shows Kanagawa Fujisawa

2020-05-31 19:31:00
The aquarium in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, resumed operations on the 31st after an interval of about three months, following the cancellation of the emergency declaration.

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Tokyo 1 dead, 5 new confirmed infections New coronavirus

2020-05-31 19:25:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on the 31st that it confirmed that five new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo. It is the first time in 6 days that the number of confirmed infections per day is less than 10.

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Tokyo 1 dead, 5 new confirmed infections New coronavirus

2020-05-31 19:25:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on the 31st that it confirmed that five new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo. It is the first time in 6 days that the number of confirmed infections per day is less than 10.

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Develop indoor shoes to cultivate demand for the summer festival in Corona Gunma

2020-05-31 19:11:00
Due to the suspension of summer festivals and fireworks festivals due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the demand for traditional craft carvings is declining, so at a workshop in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture, people who spend more time at home indoors I make shoes and sell them.

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Rapid downfall, full-scale business resumption, thorough infection prevention measures, Saitama Nagatoro Town

2020-05-31 19:09:00
In response to the cancellation of the emergency declaration, in Nagatoro Town, Saitama Prefecture, a famous rapid river descent has resumed full-scale operations while taking measures to prevent infection.

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Kitakyushu 12 newly confirmed infections New coronavirus for 9 consecutive days

2020-05-31 18:57:00
According to Kitakyushu City, it was confirmed that 12 new people in the city were infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was confirmed in Kitakyushu for the 9th consecutive day, with a total of 97 people. The total number of confirmed infections in Fukuoka Prefecture has reached 758.

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Kitakyushu 12 newly confirmed infections New coronavirus for 9 consecutive days

2020-05-31 18:57:00
According to Kitakyushu City, it was confirmed that 12 new people in the city were infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was confirmed in Kitakyushu for the 9th consecutive day, with a total of 97 people. The total number of confirmed infections in Fukuoka Prefecture has reached 758.

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The first Sunday after the declaration is released.

2020-05-31 18:46:00
On the 31st of Tokyo, which was the first Sunday after the declaration of an emergency was lifted, we saw people enjoying sports while taking measures to prevent infection.

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Hong Kong “National Security Law” decision withdrawal of civic groups on the street

2020-05-31 18:35:00
In response to China's decision to introduce a "national security legislation" into Hong Kong, a civic group conducts street activities in Hong Kong, and it is decided that "the introduction of the legislation will lead to loss of freedom and rule by powerful politics". Appealed for the withdrawal.

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Kanagawa 1 dead, 6 new infections confirmed New coronavirus

2020-05-31 18:34:00
In Kanagawa prefecture, on the 31st, the death of a man in his 70s, who had been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus, and six new infections for both sexes were announced.

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People who want to migrate to the region to increase with the new corona

2020-05-31 18:05:00
A “national migration fair” was held for people in charge of moving from urban areas to rural areas, where the staff in charge of local governments provided online consultation, and people who are considering local migration due to the effects of the new coronavirus also participated.

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Declaration cancellation Yu-pack and simple registered mail Resuming delivery on the day Japan Post

2020-05-31 18:03:00
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, Japan Post will resume the same day's redelivery from the day.

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Air travel is transformed by corona The key to relieving anxiety is "infection control"

2020-05-31 17:54:00
Due to the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus infection, airlines that have been forced to suspend or reduce flights on an unprecedented scale have begun to resume operations. While the end of the infection is still uncertain, various companies are advancing various infection control measures as the key to regaining customers is how to ease anxiety, and air travel is likely to change drastically.

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Kitakyushu Disinfection work at an elementary school attended by infected children

2020-05-31 17:47:00
The school building was disinfected at an elementary school in Kitakyushu, where it was confirmed that boys were infected with the new coronavirus on the 30th.

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What should I do to fill in the name of the reopening library user?

2020-05-31 17:29:00
While libraries in various regions are starting to reopen after the declaration of an emergency has been lifted, we are having a hard time responding to whether users are asked to enter their names and contact information as part of infection control measures. When reopening the library, it is assumed that the records of people entering the library will help identify the contact person in the event of an infected person within the library, while assuming that the library does not violate the privacy of the user. Since, the correspondence is divided in each library.

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Reopening school Be careful of car accidents during decentralized school attendance

2020-05-31 16:48:00
In Tokyo, the school will be reopened in earnest from the 1st, but what is worrisome is a traffic accident on the school road. The police station is strengthening measures such as calling attention and enforcement, as it is said that the school is usually decentralized at different times and that traffic safety education for new children is not sufficiently conducted.

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Nagasaki Port Cruise Ship Departs to Philippines New Corona Outbreak

2020-05-31 16:46:00
Last month, a large-scale cruise ship "Costa Atranchika", which was confirmed to have been infected with the new coronavirus while anchored at Nagasaki Port for repairs, left the port from Nagasaki Port to the Philippines on the 31st.

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Hokkaido 6 new infection confirmed New coronavirus

2020-05-31 16:33:00
Hokkaido and Sapporo announced on the 31st that a total of six people, including two new repositive cases, were confirmed to have been infected with the new coronavirus. With this, the total number of infected people in Hokkaido is 1091.

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U.S. private spacecraft "Crew Dragon" successfully launched by astronaut

2020-05-31 15:41:00
A spacecraft developed by an American private company was launched for the International Space Station with an astronaut for the first time 31 days before Japan time. The spacecraft will be detached as planned and the launch will be successful, and it will arrive at the International Space Station late 31st night. It is the first time in nine years since the US retired the Space Shuttle to send astronauts to the International Space Station on its own spacecraft, and it has been attracting attention as a symbol of the era when private companies are fully entering space development.

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5 new infections in Tokyo 6 days for less than 10 people in a day New corona

2020-05-31 15:27:00
According to a person in Tokyo, it was confirmed on the 31st that 5 new people in Tokyo were infected with the new coronavirus. It is the first time in 6 days that the number of confirmed infections per day is less than 10. With this, the number of people confirmed to be infected in Tokyo totaled 5,236.

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5 new infections in Tokyo 6 days for less than 10 people in a day New corona

2020-05-31 15:27:00
According to a person in Tokyo, it was confirmed on the 31st that 5 new people in Tokyo were infected with the new coronavirus. It is the first time in 6 days that the number of confirmed infections per day is less than 10. With this, the number of people confirmed to be infected in Tokyo totaled 5,236.

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Two volunteers clean up on a national highway, hit by a truck and killed Fukushima

2020-05-31 15:15:00
On the morning of the 31st, two men and women in their 50s who were doing volunteer cleaning activities on the national highway of Miharu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, were hit by a truck and died. Police found a truck fleeing from the scene and arrested a man in his 50s who was driving without a license on suspicion of running and running.

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Message from a non-attendance support group before the school restarts

2020-05-31 14:50:00
Before the school that was closed for a long time due to the new coronavirus for a long time is restarted in various places after June 1, NPO supporting children who are not going to school protects how to face children We have released a video to inform people.

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"Online wedding" Shiga Omi Shrine Corona influence

2020-05-31 14:45:00
While it is difficult for many people to get together under the influence of the new coronavirus, an "online wedding" was held at Omi Jingu Shrine in Otsu, where the wedding ceremony was delivered online.

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"Online wedding" Shiga Omi Shrine Corona influence

2020-05-31 14:45:00
While it is difficult for many people to get together under the influence of the new coronavirus, an "online wedding" was held at Omi Jingu Shrine in Otsu, where the wedding ceremony was delivered online.

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Black man death case protest demonstrations across the U.S. Collision with police officers Increasing confusion

2020-05-31 14:33:00
Protests are being held all over the United States following the death of a black man who was detained by a white police officer in the United States. Of these, the conflict between the extreme participants and police continued in Minneapolis in the Midwest where the incident took place, and confusion has spread in southern Texas with eight police officers being injured due to the collision.

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Kanagawa Prefecture has guidelines to set landmarks on beaches to prevent crowding

2020-05-31 14:26:00
In order to reduce the risk of infection in the sea, Kanagawa Prefecture has compiled guidelines on the establishment and use of beaches, such as placing marks on sandy beaches to ensure distance from people in order to reduce the risk of infection at the beach.

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The last business of a long-established pickle shop The number of tourists drastically decreased at Corona Yamagata

2020-05-31 13:43:00
A long-established pickle shop in Yamagata City, which has been closed due to the drastic decrease in tourists due to the new coronavirus, is visiting the last business day on the 31st, and guests who are regretful for farewell.

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"No redesignation of Kitakyushu City in Tokyo" Nishimura Economic Revitalization Ministerial Declaration of Emergency Situation

2020-05-31 12:50:00
Regarding Tokyo and Kitakyushu, where new infected persons are one after another, Minister Nishimura, who is in charge of economic revitalization, is not considering redesignating the emergency declaration at this time, and would like to detect infected persons early and try to contain them. I showed the idea.

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First weekend after declaring the declaration 30 days increased compared to the delivery week of Tokyo Corona

2020-05-31 12:09:00
The number of people on the 30th in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which was the first weekend after the declaration of an emergency was lifted, and on the 30th increased compared to Saturday, a week ago.

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First weekend after declaring the declaration 30 days increased compared to the delivery week of Tokyo Corona

2020-05-31 12:09:00
The number of people on the 30th in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which was the first weekend after the declaration of an emergency was lifted, and on the 30th increased compared to Saturday, a week ago.

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Kitakyushu 119 new facilities will be temporarily closed again due to the spread of new corona infection

2020-05-31 11:51:00
Kitakyushu City has temporarily closed the facilities of 119 new cities, such as museums in the city, again from 31st in response to the confirmation of new coronavirus infections.

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Kitakyushu 119 new facilities will be temporarily closed again due to the spread of new corona infection

2020-05-31 11:51:00
Kitakyushu City has temporarily closed the facilities of 119 new cities, such as museums in the city, again from 31st in response to the confirmation of new coronavirus infections.

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Shikoku region enters rainy season 5 days earlier than normal

2020-05-31 11:48:00
Due to the influence of front lines and other factors, the weather in Shikoku has become cloudy and rainy, and the weather station announced on the 31st that "the Shikoku region has entered the rainy season." The rainy season in the Shikoku region is 5 days earlier than normal and 26 days earlier than last year.

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Tokyo and Kitakyushu: Successive infection “Container identification and containment” Minister Nishimura

2020-05-31 11:48:00
Nishimura's "Debate on Sunday" made NHK's "Sunday debate" state that there was a new epidemic of the new infections in Tokyo and Kitakyushu, even after the declaration of an emergency was released. Therefore, he pointed out that it is important to identify concentrated contacts and contain the infection.

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Shikoku region enters rainy season 5 days earlier than normal

2020-05-31 11:48:00
Due to the influence of front lines and other factors, the weather in Shikoku has become cloudy and rainy, and the weather station announced on the 31st that "the Shikoku region has entered the rainy season." The rainy season in the Shikoku region is 5 days earlier than normal and 26 days earlier than last year.

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Avoid cash and increase cashless payments Efforts to use restaurants Corona measures

2020-05-31 11:21:00
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, more and more people are opting for cashless payments instead of cash, and the stores are taking steps.

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Domestic infected 16,877 dead 894 (excluding cruise ships) New Corona

2020-05-31 10:48:00
On 31st, no new infected person has been announced so far. The number of confirmed infections in Japan, including quarantine at airports, totaled 16,877, and 712 passengers and crew on cruise ships, for a total of 17,589. The number of people who died in Japan is 894, and the number of passengers on the cruise ship is 13, which is 907 people.

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US President Trump to hold G7 postponement until September Impact of new Corona

2020-05-31 10:48:00
US President Trump has announced his intention to postpone the G7 Summit, a summit of the seven major nations, that was being coordinated in Washington late next month until September. He also indicated that he would like to invite four countries, including Russia and South Korea, to discuss China.

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What should I be wary of?

2020-05-31 10:27:00
[Video commentary 1 minute 40 seconds] When will the rainy season enter this year? Be alert for heavy local rain. What can you do now? Toshiyuki Minami I will tell you in the explanation of the weather forecaster. (This news is not available on data broadcasting)

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What should I be wary of?

2020-05-31 10:27:00
[Video commentary 1 minute 40 seconds] When will the rainy season enter this year? Be alert for heavy local rain. What can you do now? Toshiyuki Minami I will tell you in the explanation of the weather forecaster. (This news is not available on data broadcasting)

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Two people died in a house fire 80's married couple living away Ay Toyota

2020-05-31 10:18:00
On the night of the 30th, there was a fire in a detached house in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and two bodies were found. Losing contact with a couple in their 80s who lived apart, police are confirming their identities.

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Air travel is transformed by corona The key to relieving anxiety is "infection control"

2020-05-31 09:20:00
Due to the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus infection, airlines that have been forced to suspend or reduce flights on an unprecedented scale have begun to resume operations. While the end of the infection is still uncertain, various companies are advancing various infection control measures as the key to regaining customers is how to ease anxiety, and air travel is likely to change drastically.

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Consideration of Security Risks in Procurement of Government Communication Equipment Targeting 96 Corporations

2020-05-31 06:36:00
The government has required all independent administrative agencies and government-designated entities that handle personal information to consider security risks when procuring critical communications equipment. As a result, it is expected that China's telecommunications giant "Huawei" will be further eliminated.

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70% of single-parent households reduce income with corona

2020-05-31 04:50:00
When a support group for single-parent families conducted a questionnaire on their website, it was found that nearly 70% of households had a decline in income due to the new coronavirus. Organizations are demanding better support as more families are financially distressed.

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Proposal for "Principles of Bone" such as new work style by expanding LDP corona

2020-05-31 04:49:00
In light of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the LDP is considering new ways of working and accelerating digitization, and is recommending the government to include it in its "bone policy."

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US investment in IT-based medical care "digital health" doubled with corona

2020-05-31 04:28:00
While the demand for medical treatment utilizing IT technology such as online medical treatment is increasing due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the amount of investment in startup companies in these fields has doubled in the first quarter of the last year, double that of the same period last year. I understand.

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Event where beer fans gather

2020-05-31 04:12:00
While it was difficult to hold an event for a large number of people due to the influence of the new coronavirus, a craft beer maker in Nagano Prefecture held an online event where about 2000 people were supposed to enjoy beer.

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Safari park reopens business Corona measures for visitors Fukushima Nihonmatsu

2020-05-31 03:42:00
The Tohoku Safari Park in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, which had been closed due to the effect of the new coronavirus, has resumed operations for the first time in 30 days and 52 days.

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No worry about seismic intensity 4 tsunami in Kushiro or Nemuro, Hokkaido

2020-05-31 03:41:00
There was an earthquake around 3:14 am on the 31st. There are no worries about the tsunami caused by this earthquake. The epicenter is off Tokachi, the depth of the epicenter is 90 km, and the magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be 5.8.

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