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Hanshin train White smoke in the car Is there a problem with the equipment in the car?

2023-08-24 23:29:00
White smoke rose from the inside of a Hanshin train that was running in Kobe, and there was a commotion for passengers to evacuate. Police and firefighters are investigating the cause, assuming that there was some kind of malfunction in the equipment inside the vehicle.

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[Details] North Korea's reconnaissance satellite launch failure "3rd time in October"

2023-08-24 23:05:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, before 4:00 am on the 24th, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that used ballistic missile technology. North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency said on the 24th that the National Space Development Agency launched a military reconnaissance satellite "Malrigyong 1" from the "Sohae Satellite Launch Site" in Dongchan-ri, northwestern part of the country, with a new rocket "Cholrima 1". An anomaly occurred in the third stage during flight, and it was announced that it had failed. We will update you from time to time.

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A year and a half after the invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainians gather in Tokyo

2023-08-24 22:50:00
On the 24th, one and a half years after Russia started its invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainians living in Japan held a rally in Tokyo and appealed for continued support.

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30 improper claims in the self-investigation of the used car sales company "Goodspeed"

2023-08-24 22:48:00
Goodspeed, a used car sales company headquartered in Nagoya, announced that 30 inappropriate claims were found as a result of a voluntary investigation of insurance claims to non-life insurance companies. The company says it will discuss the insurance payment with the non-life insurance company again.

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Arrested a 40-year-old resident who abandoned the body of an international student in an apartment Gunma Maebashi

2023-08-24 22:23:00
A 40-year-old suspect living in the room at the scene was arrested for abandoning the body of a 23-year-old female student with Indonesian nationality in an apartment in Maebashi City. He denies the allegations against the investigation.

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Mie Inabe City Fujiwara Town Ogaido District and Sakamoto District Evacuation orders for 379 households

2023-08-24 22:08:00
At 9:00 pm, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture issued an evacuation order to a total of 379 households and 914 people in the Okaido district of Fujiwara town and the Sakamoto district of Fujiwara town, saying that the risk of landslide disasters is increasing. Information on alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Gifu Prefecture, Ogaki City, Kamiishizu Town, Tokiyama District, 71 people from 34 households were ordered to evacuate.

2023-08-24 22:05:00
Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 34 households and 71 people in the Tokiyama area of ​​Kamiishizu Town at 9:10 pm, saying that the risk of landslide disasters is increasing. Information on alert level 4 out of 5 heavy rain alert levels calls for all people in dangerous areas to evacuate.

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Former Minister of Justice Kawai Releases Recording Memorandum of “Inappropriate Remarks by Prosecutor in Charge”

2023-08-24 22:02:00
A lawyer for a former Hiroshima City Council member accused of receiving cash from former Minister of Justice Katsuyuki Kawai in a large-scale acquisition case four years ago in connection with the House of Councilors election issued a memo claiming that he had transcribed part of the recorded data. He criticized that the prosecutor in charge had made inappropriate remarks not only during the interrogation stage of the investigation, but also before appearing as a witness in the trial of former Minister Kawai.

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Hanshin Train Full of smoke inside the running car Mikage-Kobe Sannomiya Suspension of operation

2023-08-24 21:11:00
According to Hanshin Electric Railway, around 7:30 pm on the 24th, it was confirmed that the inside of the train that was running near Kasuganomichi Station in Kobe City was full of smoke, so we took measures to unload passengers at Kasuganomichi Station. It means that

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[Updated from time to time] Treated water from nuclear power plants is being released into the sea. Domestic and international reactions

2023-08-24 21:10:00
Regarding the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, TEPCO will dilute the concentration below the standard based on the government's policy and release it into the sea around 1:00 pm on the 24th. started. More than 12 years after the accident, the disposal of the treated water, which had been a pending issue, has begun, but it is expected to take a long time of about 30 years to complete the discharge, and it is necessary to ensure safety and take measures against harmful rumors. It will be an issue.

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Collision on a waterslide One 8-year-old boy Unconscious heavy body Shimane

2023-08-24 20:54:00
On the afternoon of the 24th, there was an accident in which elementary school children collided with each other on a water slide at a leisure facility in Onan Town, Shimane Prefecture, and according to the police, an 8-year-old boy was unconscious and in critical condition.

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Ennosuke Ichikawa's first trial will be held on October 20th.

2023-08-24 19:28:00
The first trial of Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who is accused of helping his parents to take sleeping pills and committing suicide, will be held in October this year.

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[Updated from time to time] Treated water from nuclear power plants is being released into the sea. Domestic and international reactions

2023-08-24 19:14:00
Regarding the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, TEPCO will dilute the concentration below the standard based on the government's policy and release it into the sea around 1:00 pm on the 24th. started. More than 12 years after the accident, the disposal of the treated water, which had been a pending issue, has begun, but it is expected to take a long time of about 30 years to complete the discharge, and it is necessary to ensure safety and take measures against harmful rumors. It will be an issue.

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Worries that increase after summer vacation Thinking about where children belong

2023-08-24 19:00:00
This is the time when summer vacation ends, and many children feel unstable before going to school for the first time in a long time. On the 24th, a workshop was held in Tokyo for students to discuss how to create a place where they can feel safe and secure outside of their homes and schools.

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China Suspends all imports of Japanese marine products Receiving the release of treated water

2023-08-24 19:00:00
In response to TEPCO diluting the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to a concentration below the standard and starting to discharge it into the sea, the Chinese customs authorities announced that it will completely stop importing marine products originating from , from the 24th.

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Henoko construction lawsuit ruling on September 4 Okinawa Prefecture loses the case

2023-08-24 18:59:00
There is a dispute over whether the government's "correction instruction" given to the prefecture, which did not approve the construction, was illegal in the construction work to improve the soft ground in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. Futenma base in Okinawa Prefecture will be relocated. In a controversial trial, the Supreme Court decided to hand down judgment in September. The prefectural government is expected to lose the case because it does not open the arguments necessary to change the high court's decision, and the prefectural government will be obliged to approve the construction work in accordance with the government's instructions.

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High temperatures on the 25th, dangerous heat in Niigata and Fukushima, severe heat stroke

2023-08-24 18:42:00
On the 24th, the temperature rose nationwide, with Niigata and Akita prefectures having dangerous heat of 38 degrees or more, and northern Japan such as Hokkaido, where it was the hottest ever. Temperatures will continue to rise nationwide on the 25th, and dangerous heat is expected in Niigata and Fukushima Prefectures, so please continue to be extremely vigilant against heatstroke.

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Rengo chairman Tomoko Yoshino is expected to enter her second term

2023-08-24 18:40:00
The alliance has decided to continue chairman Tomoko Yoshino over the personnel affairs of the executive department, which will expire in October, and Mr. Yoshino is expected to enter his second term.

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A private spacecraft boarded by astronaut Satoshi Furukawa and others was launched on the evening of the 25th.

2023-08-24 18:37:00
A private spacecraft boarded by Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa will be launched from Florida, USA to the International Space Station on the evening of the 25th Japan time.

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Two people died in Akita Semboku City and Daisen City Suspected heat stroke Firefighting

2023-08-24 18:37:00
In Akita Prefecture, on the 24th, two people, a man and a woman, were found dead in Semboku City and Daisen City, and according to the fire department, both are suspected of heatstroke.

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[Details] North Korea's reconnaissance satellite launch failure "3rd time in October"

2023-08-24 18:33:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, before 4:00 am on the 24th, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that used ballistic missile technology. North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency said on the 24th that the National Space Development Agency launched a military reconnaissance satellite "Malrigyong 1" from the "Sohae Satellite Launch Site" in Dongchan-ri, northwestern part of the country, with a new rocket "Cholrima 1". An anomaly occurred in the third stage during flight, and it was announced that it had failed. We will update you from time to time.

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Waterslide exit Collision of multiple people One boy unconscious Shimane

2023-08-24 18:12:00
According to the police, around 2:30 pm on the 24th, multiple people collided at the exit of the water slider at the leisure facility "Mizuho Highland" in Onan Town, Shimane Prefecture. According to police, one boy involved in the collision was taken to the hospital and is in a critical condition.

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[Updated from time to time] Treated water from nuclear power plants is being released into the sea. Domestic and international reactions

2023-08-24 18:09:00
Regarding the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, TEPCO will dilute the concentration below the standard based on the government's policy and release it into the sea around 1:00 pm on the 24th. started. More than 12 years after the accident, the disposal of the treated water, which had been a pending issue, has begun, but it is expected to take a long time of about 30 years to complete the discharge, and it is necessary to ensure safety and take measures against harmful rumors. It will be an issue.

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Rengo chairman Tomoko Yoshino is expected to enter her second term

2023-08-24 18:06:00
The alliance has decided to continue chairman Tomoko Yoshino over the personnel affairs of the executive department, which will expire in October, and Mr. Yoshino is expected to enter his second term.

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Henoko construction lawsuit ruling on September 4 Okinawa Prefecture loses the case

2023-08-24 17:52:00
There is a dispute over whether the government's "correction instruction" given to the prefecture, which did not approve the construction, was illegal in the construction work to improve the soft ground in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. Futenma base in Okinawa Prefecture will be relocated. In a controversial trial, the Supreme Court decided to hand down judgment in September. The prefectural government is expected to lose the case because it does not open the arguments necessary to change the high court's decision, and the prefectural government will be obliged to approve the construction work in accordance with the government's instructions.

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Extremely hot days in Hokkaido 37.1 degrees in Kitami Affects agriculture and dairy farming School closures

2023-08-24 17:32:00
The temperature has risen nationwide on the 24th, and in Hokkaido, Kitami City has become a hot day with 37.1 degrees. The city of Sapporo, which recorded a record high of 36.3 degrees since the Japan Meteorological Agency began taking statistics on the 23rd, became a record heat, with a heat wave of 35 degrees on the 24th. I summarized the effects of heat in various parts of Hokkaido.

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China Suspends all imports of Japanese marine products Receiving the release of treated water

2023-08-24 17:29:00
In response to TEPCO diluting the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to a concentration below the standard and starting to discharge it into the sea, the Chinese customs authorities announced that it will completely stop importing marine products originating from , from the 24th.

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's working group calling for system reform to continue learning for truant students

2023-08-24 17:23:00
As the number of children and students who do not attend school tends to increase, a working group of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is working to enable students who can no longer attend high school to continue learning, so that they can acquire credits through remote classes and correspondence education. I showed the countermeasures to request the system reform.

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China Suspends all imports of Japanese marine products Receiving the release of treated water

2023-08-24 17:12:00
In response to TEPCO diluting the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to a concentration below the standard and starting to discharge it into the sea, the Chinese customs authorities announced that it will completely stop importing marine products originating from , from the 24th.

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[Updated from time to time] Started discharging treated water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea

2023-08-24 17:10:00
Regarding the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, TEPCO will dilute the concentration below the standard based on the government's policy and release it into the sea around 1:00 pm on the 24th. started. More than 12 years after the accident, the disposal of the treated water, which had been a pending issue, has begun, but it is expected to take a long time of about 30 years to complete the discharge, and it is necessary to ensure safety and take measures against harmful rumors. It will be an issue.

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Typhoon No. 9 may occur and approach Okinawa with very strong force

2023-08-24 17:03:00
On the afternoon of the 24th, Typhoon No. 9 occurred in the sea south of Okinawa. A very strong typhoon may approach Okinawa in the future, so please pay attention to future typhoon information.

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Tone River system dam water storage rate recovers to 67%, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism calls for water conservation

2023-08-24 16:44:00
The water storage rate of nine dams in the eastern part of the Kanto region of the Tone River system, which supplies water to the Tokyo metropolitan area, was temporarily reduced to 60%, but it recovered to 67% due to rain caused by typhoons. However, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is calling for cooperation in saving water on a regular basis, as there is a possibility that water intake will be restricted if days with little rain continue in the future.

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Western-Northern Japan Atmospheric Instability Heavy rain in Kyoto Beware of landslides

2023-08-24 16:43:00
Due to the effects of warm and moist air, the atmospheric conditions have become extremely unstable over a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan, and it is believed that there was a heavy rain in Kyoto Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for vigilance against low-lying land inundation, landslides, and rising rivers.

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Henoko construction lawsuit ruling on September 4 Okinawa Prefecture loses the case

2023-08-24 16:35:00
There was a dispute over whether the government's "correction instruction" given to Okinawa Prefecture, which did not approve the construction work to improve the soft ground in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. Futenma Air Base will be relocated, was illegal. At the trial, the Supreme Court decided to hand down the judgment on the 4th of next month. The prefectural government is expected to lose the case because it does not open the arguments necessary to change the high court's decision, and the prefectural government will be obliged to approve the construction in accordance with the government's instructions. This is the first time the Supreme Court has ruled on soft ground improvement work, which was a major focus of the relocation plan, and if the decision becomes final, it may affect other lawsuits and construction plans.

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Stink bugs occur in large numbers nationwide, warnings issued in 14 prefectures

2023-08-24 16:22:00
As the harsh heat continues to affect the growth of agricultural crops, stink bugs, a pest that absorbs nutrients from rice and leads to a decline in quality, is appearing in large numbers in various places. It is believed that this was caused by a series of hot days when breeding became active, and 14 prefectures nationwide, including Chiba and Saitama, have issued "warnings" calling on farmers to take countermeasures.

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[Updated from time to time] Started discharging treated water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea

2023-08-24 16:15:00
Regarding the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, TEPCO will dilute the concentration below the standard based on the government's policy and release it into the sea around 1:00 pm on the 24th. started. More than 12 years after the accident, the disposal of the treated water, which had been a pending issue, has begun, but it is expected to take a long time of about 30 years to complete the discharge, and it is necessary to ensure safety and take measures against harmful rumors. It will be an issue.

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"Love Manual" Sale 25-Year-Old Suspect Arrested Suspicion of Fraud

2023-08-24 15:49:00
A 25-year-old female suspect was arrested on suspicion of aiding fraud for selling a "love manual" to trick men into cash and helping female college students and others to cheat cash from men. Ta. The suspect is believed to have sold at least dozens of multiple manuals, calling himself a ``gift girl'' on social media.

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Kyoto Danger of record heavy rain disaster near Fushimi Ward and Kumiyama Town, Kyoto City

2023-08-24 15:47:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of Fushimi Ward in Kyoto City and Kumiyama Town in Kyoto Prefecture, it is believed that about 90 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 3:30 pm, according to radar analysis. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced `` record short-term heavy rain information '' and calls for ensuring safety.

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Athletics competition High school girl shooting or 56-year-old office worker arrested Hiroshima

2023-08-24 15:45:00
A 56-year-old office worker in Kagoshima City was arrested on suspicion of violating the prefecture's nuisance prevention ordinance for zooming in and shooting the lower body of a female high school student at a track and field tournament held in Hiroshima City in May this year. I was. More than 3,000 videos have been confirmed from hard disks confiscated from home, and police are investigating the suspicion of repeated voyeurism.

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Rankoshi-cho, Hokkaido Steam-ejecting well started backfilling to completely suppress

2023-08-24 15:32:00
Due to the problem of steam erupting from a well at an excavation site in Rankoshi-cho, Hokkaido, work to backfill the well began on the 24th to completely suppress the steam.

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Children and Family Agency's budget request for next fiscal year's budget is finalized

2023-08-24 15:16:00
The budget request for the next fiscal year's budget proposal for the Children and Family Agency, which was launched in April this year, has been finalized. Many of the policies listed in the declining birthrate measures compiled in June, such as the expansion of child allowances, are "item requirements" that do not indicate the amount, and the focus will be on how much will be secured in the future formulation process. Masu.

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Minor health insurance cards for about 770,000 people No “strings” cannot be used with health insurance cards

2023-08-24 15:13:00
As a result of a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, it was found that the information of about 770,000 people was not linked and could not be used as a health insurance card. Prime Minister Kishida instructed Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato to proceed with the linking work.

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"H2A" rocket No. 47 launch postponed to 27th due to worsening weather forecast

2023-08-24 15:03:00
The "H2A" rocket No. 47, which is equipped with a lunar probe aiming for Japan's first lunar landing, was scheduled to be launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on the 26th, but due to the expected deterioration of the weather, the next day, the 27th. The launch was postponed to

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China Complete suspension of imports of Japanese marine products Receiving treated water discharge Customs authorities

2023-08-24 14:52:00
In response to TEPCO diluting the treated water containing radioactive materials such as tritium accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to below the standard and starting to discharge it into the sea, Chinese customs authorities The country of origin has announced that it will completely stop importing Japanese marine products from the 24th.

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13 junior high school students have heatstroke or are practicing for the sports festival outdoors Yamagata

2023-08-24 14:38:00
On the morning of the 24th, at a junior high school in Yamagata City, 13 students who were practicing outdoors for a sports festival complained of heatstroke and were transported to a hospital. Both are conscious.

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[Details] North Korea's reconnaissance satellite launch failure "3rd time in October"

2023-08-24 14:21:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, before 4:00 am on the 24th, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that used ballistic missile technology. North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency said on the 24th that the National Space Development Agency launched a military reconnaissance satellite "Malrigyong 1" from the "Sohae Satellite Launch Site" in Dongchan-ri, northwestern part of the country, with a new rocket "Cholrima 1". An anomaly occurred in the third stage during flight, and it was announced that it had failed. We will update you from time to time.

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[Updated from time to time] Started discharging treated water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea

2023-08-24 14:13:00
Regarding the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, TEPCO will dilute the concentration below the standard based on the government's policy and release it into the sea around 1:00 pm on the 24th. started. More than 12 years after the accident, the disposal of the treated water, which had been a pending issue, has begun, but it is expected to take a long time of about 30 years to complete the discharge, and it is necessary to ensure safety and take measures against harmful rumors. It will be an issue.

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Commendation for creating an easy-to-work nursing care work environment Prime Minister ``Promote securing human resources''

2023-08-24 14:06:00
Prime Minister Kishida emphasized at the award ceremony for a business operator that is creating a comfortable working environment at nursing care sites, saying that securing nursing care personnel is an urgent issue and that they will actively work on it.

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Gifu Seki Male college student swept away in Itadori River Found dead downstream

2023-08-24 13:56:00
On the 23rd, a 19-year-old male university student in Nagoya City, who had been swept away by the Itadori River in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture and had lost his whereabouts, was found dead downstream about 1 km away on the morning of the 24th.

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[Details in Q&A] 8/24 version

2023-08-24 13:50:00
TEPCO announced that it will start discharging the treated water that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station around 1:00 pm on the 24th based on the government's policy. What is treated water? How do you release it into the sea? Is it okay to affect people and the environment? What are the countermeasures against harmful rumors? I summarized the points to be worried about. (Updated on 8/24)

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[Details] North Korea's reconnaissance satellite launch failure "3rd time in October"

2023-08-24 13:38:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, before 4:00 am on the 24th, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that used ballistic missile technology. North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency said on the 24th that the National Space Development Agency launched a military reconnaissance satellite "Malrigyong 1" from the "Sohae Satellite Launch Site" in Dongchan-ri, northwestern part of the country, with a new rocket "Cholrima 1". An anomaly occurred in the third stage during flight, and it was announced that it had failed. We will update you from time to time.

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Treated water from nuclear power plant to start discharging into the ocean around 1:00 pm TEPCO

2023-08-24 13:22:00
TEPCO measured the concentration of tritium by adding a large amount of seawater to the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station for release into the sea. As a result, it was diluted as expected and there were no problems with the weather conditions. Based on the government's policy, it was announced that the release would start around 1:00 pm on the 24th, as it was confirmed. More than 12 years after the accident, the disposal of the treated water, which had been a pending issue, has begun, but it is expected to take a long time of about 30 years to complete the discharge, and it is necessary to ensure safety and take measures against harmful rumors. It will be an issue.

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[Breaking news] Started discharging treated water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea

2023-08-24 13:16:00
Regarding the treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, TEPCO will dilute the concentration below the standard based on the government's policy and release it into the sea around 1:00 pm on the 24th. started. More than 12 years after the accident, the disposal of the treated water, which had been a pending issue, has begun, but it is expected to take a long time of about 30 years to complete the discharge, and it is necessary to ensure safety and take measures against harmful rumors. It will be an issue.

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[Details] North Korea's reconnaissance satellite launch failure "3rd time in October"

2023-08-24 13:13:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, before 4:00 am on the 24th, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that used ballistic missile technology. North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency said on the 24th that the National Space Development Agency launched a military reconnaissance satellite "Malrigyong 1" from the "Sohae Satellite Launch Site" in Dongchan-ri, northwestern part of the country, with a new rocket "Cholrima 1". An anomaly occurred in the third stage during flight, and it was announced that it had failed. We will update you from time to time.

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High school student swept away while playing in the water Found downstream but died Hokkaido

2023-08-24 12:38:00
On the morning of the 24th, a high school student who had been lost while playing in the water was found downstream in the Saru River in Hidaka-cho, Hokkaido, but was confirmed dead.

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Dangerous heat Over 38 degrees in the morning in Niigata Thorough measures against heat stroke

2023-08-24 12:32:00
Temperatures have risen nationwide on the 24th, and in Niigata Prefecture, it has become a dangerous heat exceeding 38 degrees from the morning. Please take thorough measures against heat stroke. On the other hand, due to the influence of humid air, the atmospheric conditions are unstable over a wide area of ​​western and northern Japan, and we need to be careful about landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers.

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Several students complain of heat stroke at junior high school, seven of them transported to Yamagata

2023-08-24 12:23:00
Around 10:30 a.m. on the 24th, at a junior high school in Yamagata City, several students who were practicing outdoors for a sports festival complained of heat stroke symptoms, and as of 11:30 a.m., seven of them were hospitalized. was transported to

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DJ SODA's Sexual Harm Issue New Female Spectators Will Be Voluntarily Interviewed

2023-08-24 12:23:00
South Korea's "DJ SODA" has complained that he was touched by some spectators at a music event in Osaka this month. I learned from interviews with investigators that they voluntarily listened to the circumstances. She said, "I was so happy that I came right in front of her that I touched her."

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[Details in Q&A] 8/24 version

2023-08-24 12:20:00
TEPCO announced that it will start discharging the treated water that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station around 1:00 pm on the 24th based on the government's policy. What is treated water? How do you release it into the sea? Is it okay to affect people and the environment? What are the countermeasures against harmful rumors? I summarized the points to be worried about. (Updated on 8/24)

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Treated water from nuclear power plant Starts discharging ocean around 1:00 pm Completion about 30 years TEPCO

2023-08-24 12:15:00
TEPCO measured the concentration of tritium by adding a large amount of seawater to the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station for release into the sea. As a result, it was diluted as expected and there were no problems with the weather conditions. Based on the government's policy, it was announced that the release would start around 1:00 pm on the 24th, as it was confirmed. More than 12 years after the accident, the disposal of the treated water, which had been a pending issue, has begun, but it is expected to take a long time of about 30 years to complete the discharge, and it is necessary to ensure safety and take measures against harmful rumors. It will be an issue.

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[Details] North Korea's reconnaissance satellite launch failure "3rd time in October"

2023-08-24 12:02:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, before 4:00 am on the 24th, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that used ballistic missile technology. North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency said on the 24th that the National Space Development Agency launched a military reconnaissance satellite "Malrigyong 1" from the "Sohae Satellite Launch Site" in Dongchan-ri, northwestern part of the country, with a new rocket "Cholrima 1". An anomaly occurred in the third stage during flight, and it was announced that it had failed. We will update you from time to time.

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Wide-area robbery Adachi-ku case Noticed job question and instructed executioner to escape

2023-08-24 11:42:00
Executives of a special fraud group were arrested for issuing instructions from a detention center in the Philippines in a series of wide-area robberies in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. Interviews with investigative officials revealed that there was a suspicion that he had noticed that he was under attack and instructed other actors to flee.

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A man who stabbed a police officer with a knife at a police box in front of Tokyo Ikebukuro station was arrested

2023-08-24 11:40:00
Early in the morning on the 24th, a man was arrested at the police box in front of Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, stabbing a knife at a police officer. No one was hurt.

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[Details] North Korea's reconnaissance satellite launch failure "3rd time in October"

2023-08-24 11:11:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, before 4:00 am on the 24th, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that used ballistic missile technology. North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency said on the 24th that the National Space Development Agency launched a military reconnaissance satellite "Malrigyong 1" from the "Sohae Satellite Launch Site" in Dongchan-ri, northwestern part of the country, with a new rocket "Cholrima 1". An anomaly occurred in the third stage during flight, and it was announced that it had failed. We will update you from time to time.

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Treated water from nuclear power plant Starts discharging ocean around 1:00 pm Completion about 30 years TEPCO

2023-08-24 11:04:00
TEPCO measured the concentration of tritium by adding a large amount of seawater to the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station for release into the sea. As a result, it was diluted as expected and there were no problems with the weather conditions. Based on the government's policy, it was announced that the release would start around 1:00 pm on the 24th, as it was confirmed. More than 12 years after the accident, the disposal of the treated water, which had been a pending issue, has begun, but it is expected to take a long time of about 30 years to complete the discharge, and it is necessary to ensure safety and take measures against harmful rumors. It will be an issue.

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Treated water from nuclear power plant Starts discharging ocean around 1:00 pm Completion about 30 years TEPCO

2023-08-24 10:10:00
TEPCO added a large amount of seawater to the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and measured the concentration of tritium for release into the sea. As a result, it was confirmed that it was diluted as expected, and the government announced that it will start releasing around 1:00 pm on the 24th, based on the policy of. More than 12 years after the accident, the disposal of the treated water, which had been a pending issue, has begun, but it is expected to take a long time of about 30 years to complete the discharge, and it is necessary to ensure safety and take measures against harmful rumors. It will be an issue.

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[Details] North Korea “Reconnaissance satellite launch failure 3rd time in October”

2023-08-24 09:45:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, before 4:00 am on the 24th, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that used ballistic missile technology. The Ministry of Defense said that although North Korea tried to launch a satellite, it was not confirmed to be put into orbit around the earth, and it seems that the launch failed. We will update you from time to time.

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Treated water Discharge started around 1:00 pm today TEPCO

2023-08-24 09:05:00
TEPCO added a large amount of seawater to the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to measure the concentration of tritium in preparation for release into the sea, but according to officials, it was diluted as expected. In addition, it was confirmed that there were no problems with the weather conditions, so it was confirmed that the release would start around 1:00 pm on the 24th based on the government's policy.

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Information on evacuation of the elderly in a part of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka

2023-08-24 08:47:00
Due to the influence of moist air flowing in from the south, rain clouds have developed in places such as Shizuoka Prefecture, and rain has intensified along with thunder. Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture issued information on ``evacuation of the elderly, etc.'' to 42,634 people in 18,889 households in Naka Ward, Nishi Ward, and Minami Ward at 8 am on the 24th due to the risk of flooding due to heavy rain. . Alert level 3 out of 5 alert levels calls for elderly people and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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Treated water Discharged into the sea as early as 1:00 p.m.

2023-08-24 08:38:00
TEPCO will dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea on the 24th. The government and TEPCO will take all possible measures to deal with the harmful rumors that have caused deep-rooted anxiety among fishermen and others, and will continue to seek understanding of the release both domestically and internationally.

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Support for companies with labor shortages Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to strengthen measures by establishing a new specialized department

2023-08-24 08:08:00
In order to support companies suffering from labor shortages, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare established a new specialized department within the ministry, and established a policy to significantly strengthen measures against labor shortages, such as expanding the intermediation function of Hello Work.

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Budget request for FY2024 to exceed 110 trillion yen for 3 consecutive years Due to increase in defense spending, etc.

2023-08-24 08:03:00
The national government's budget request for next fiscal year (FY2021), which will be closed at the end of this month, reflects the increase in defense spending accompanying the strengthening of defense capabilities and the increase in interest payments on government bonds due to the recent rise in long-term interest rates. The total amount requested by ministries and agencies is expected to exceed 110 trillion yen for the third consecutive year in the general account.

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[Breaking News] North Korea “Reconnaissance satellite launch failure 3rd time in October”

2023-08-24 07:48:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, before 4:00 am on the 24th, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that used ballistic missile technology. Since the 24th, North Korea has notified Japan that it will launch a "satellite", and according to Ministry of Defense officials, the launch may have failed. The Ministry of Defense continues to analyze the information. We will update you from time to time.

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[Breaking News] North Korea “Reconnaissance satellite launch failure 3rd time in October”

2023-08-24 06:35:00
The government announced that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea at around 3:51 am on the 24th. According to the Ministry of Defense, it is believed that the missile launched from North Korea flew over Okinawa Prefecture and passed into the Pacific Ocean, and information gathering and analysis are continuing. We will update you from time to time.

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Dangerous heat today. Thorough measures against heat stroke

2023-08-24 06:15:00
The temperature will continue to rise nationwide on the 24th, and dangerous heat is expected in Niigata and Fukushima prefectures. Please take thorough measures against heat stroke. On the other hand, due to the influence of moist air, the atmospheric conditions are expected to become unstable over a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs strengthens countermeasures against "false information" based on misinformation about treated water

2023-08-24 05:24:00
In light of the erroneous information circulating about the treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a policy to strengthen countermeasures against so-called "disinformation" and to strategically disseminate information to the public. We plan to include approximately 70 billion yen.

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What is your aim?

2023-08-24 05:05:00
The Japan Coast Guard announced at 3:54 a.m. citing information from the Ministry of Defense that ``what is likely to be a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea.'' At 4:41 a.m., it announced that "there was no longer any impact on the areas around Japan that could have been ballistic missiles." Why did you shoot at this timing? This is a commentary by Hiroshi Takano Desk of the International Affairs Department on the aims of North Korea. *Broadcasted on the 4:00 am news on the 24th

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"Japanese version of DBS" to formulate a bill to establish a certification system for cram schools

2023-08-24 00:44:00
An expert panel was held at the Children's and Family Affairs Agency regarding the introduction of a new system for confirming that people who work in contact with children have no record of sexual offenses, and there were many opinions that daycare centers and schools should be made compulsory. it was done. There is also an opinion that it is difficult to make private cram schools compulsory for all, so the government plans to make use of it voluntary and to proceed with the drafting of a bill to establish a certification system.

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One and a half years after Ukraine invasion More than 70% of evacuees to Japan want to stay for a long time

2023-08-24 00:37:00
In 24 days, it will be a year and a half since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. A survey conducted by The Nippon Foundation, which supports people who have evacuated to Japan from Ukraine, revealed that more than 70% of evacuees wished to stay in Japan for a long period of time. .

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TEPCO Treated water released into the sea today

2023-08-24 00:16:00
TEPCO will dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea on the 24th. The government and TEPCO will take all possible measures to deal with the harmful rumors that have caused deep-rooted anxiety among fishermen and others, and will continue to seek understanding of the release both domestically and internationally.

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North Korea 'satellite' launch notification period starts today

2023-08-24 00:04:00
From the 24th, we have entered the period when North Korea is reporting that it will launch a "satellite". The Ministry of Defense deploys units of the Self-Defense Forces and continues to be vigilant in case it falls on Japan. In addition, the government is making preparations to quickly issue evacuation information to the public, and is strengthening vigilance and surveillance, as it is highly likely that it will pass over Okinawa Prefecture.

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