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City councilors with children not allowed to participate in lottery for general questions Aichi Toyohashi City Council

2023-09-01 22:42:00
A female city council member in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, lost the opportunity to ask questions because she was not allowed to bring her child to the lottery to decide the order to ask general questions at the regular meeting. According to a female city councilor, she had no choice but to bring her child in because she had a fever.

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Average temperature this summer is 1.76 degrees higher than normal, the highest in 125 years

2023-09-01 22:05:00
This summer, which the Japan Meteorological Agency's study group pointed out as "abnormal weather," the average temperature in Japan was 1.76 degrees higher than the average year, and it was the highest in 125 years since the Japan Meteorological Agency began collecting statistics. The sea surface temperature in the waters near Japan also reached a record high, and the data confirmed that it was the hottest summer on the ground and in the sea.

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40th anniversary of the downing of Korean Air Lines: Ceremony to commemorate the victims Hokkaido

2023-09-01 21:36:00
It's been 40 years since the shooting down of the Korean Air Lines, which killed 269 people, including Japanese. A ceremony was held to commemorate the victims in Wakkanai City, Hokkaido, which overlooks the scene offshore.

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Eight elementary school students temporarily unknown on Mt. Fuji, then safely protected No injuries Shizuoka

2023-09-01 21:35:00
Eight elementary school students from Shizuoka City, who were climbing Mt. Fuji for a school event, left the mountain trail one after another during the descent, and temporarily disappeared. After that, eight people were safely rescued and there were no injuries.

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Hometown tax donation: Rapid increase in support for marine products After suspension of imports of Japanese marine products

2023-09-01 21:28:00
In response to China's suspension of imports of Japanese marine products, there is a growing movement to support those involved in the fishing industry by choosing marine products as return gifts through ``hometown tax''. In Betsukai Town, Hokkaido, where scallop fishing is popular, donations have increased rapidly, and a town official said, ``This is very encouraging.We would like to ask the whole country to increase the consumption of domestic seafood.''

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Ministry of the Environment releases treated water “tritium concentration falls below detection limit for second time”

2023-09-01 21:23:00
Regarding the results of the second round of monitoring that the Ministry of the Environment has been conducting once a week since the release of treated water from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, the Ministry of the Environment announced on the night of the 1st that tritium was detected at all locations. The concentration of was below the lower limit of detection.

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Tritium from seawater to about the lower limit TEPCO “No safety issues”

2023-09-01 21:20:00
TEPCO announced that it has detected 10 becquerels of tritium per liter for the first time, which is almost the lower limit of detectable concentration, in seawater analysis that it has been conducting daily since it began discharging treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. Did. TEPCO said, "There are no safety issues and we are releasing as planned."

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7 prefectures in Kyushu added to recommended areas for swine fever vaccination Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

2023-09-01 21:06:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has decided to add seven prefectures in Kyushu to the areas where pig vaccination is recommended after the infection of swine fever, an infectious disease of pigs, was confirmed at a pig farm in Saga Prefecture. I decided. All prefectures except Hokkaido are now recommended for vaccination.

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Average temperature this summer is 1.76 degrees higher than normal, the highest in 125 years

2023-09-01 20:45:00
This summer, which the Japan Meteorological Agency's study group pointed out as "abnormal weather," the average temperature in Japan was 1.76 degrees higher than the average year, and it was the highest in 125 years since the Japan Meteorological Agency began collecting statistics. The sea surface temperature in the waters near Japan also reached a record high, and the data confirmed that it was the hottest summer on the ground and in the sea.

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President of wind power company suspected of bribery resigns Over offshore wind power generation

2023-09-01 19:43:00
The Tokyo wind power generation company "Japan Wind Development Development" is under investigation by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department on suspicion of paying bribes to Mari Akimoto (48), a member of the House of Representatives, regarding offshore wind power generation, which the government is aiming to expand. 's president Masayuki Tsukawaki (64) resigned as president on September 1.

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[Video] The ginkgo that survived the Great Kanto Earthquake is now in Chiyoda, Tokyo

2023-09-01 19:28:00
In Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, there is a large ginkgo tree that survived the fires of the Great Kanto Earthquake. People were visiting to take a break on the 100th anniversary of the earthquake.

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Reuse of decontaminated soil from Fukushima nuclear power plant accident “public understanding and trust required” IAEA

2023-09-01 19:05:00
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which conducted an on-site inspection in May this year, released an interim report regarding the recycling of soil from decontamination following the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. In order to complete the final disposition, we need the understanding and trust of the public."

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Five countries are considering exhibiting in “Type X” at the Osaka/Kansai Expo

2023-09-01 19:04:00
Over the problem of delays in preparations for the construction of overseas pavilions for the Osaka-Kansai Expo to be held the year after next, the Expo Association, which is the main body of the Expo, has built a box-shaped building and entrusted each country with the design of the exterior, etc. It is called "Type X". In the method, it was revealed that 5 countries are considering exhibiting.

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Vaccine analysis: Creation of information database owned by local governments and national governments Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-09-01 18:45:00
In order to analyze the safety and efficacy of vaccines, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare decided to create a database that summarizes vaccination records managed by local governments and information on adverse reactions held by the government.

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Prime Minister's Speech Explosion Incident: Suspect transferred for evaluation after completion of detention in Wakayama

2023-09-01 18:38:00
In April this year, an explosive device was thrown near Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Wakayama City to support his election campaign.The 24-year-old suspect's criminal capacity for criminal responsibility has been completed, and the suspect has been released. was transferred from the Osaka Detention House to a police station in Wakayama City. Prosecutors will decide whether to indict based on the results of the appraisal by the 6th of this month, the deadline for detention.

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Typhoon No. 11 is expected to approach the Sakishima Islands on the 3rd, take measures before the wind and rain intensify

2023-09-01 18:21:00
Strong Typhoon No. 11 is expected to move west over the sea south of Okinawa and approach the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on the 3rd. Take action before the wind and rain get stronger.

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30% of local governments expect to have enough toilets in the event of a disaster

2023-09-01 18:18:00
In the event of a major earthquake, a survey conducted by a non-profit organization found that only 30% of local governments across the country believe they will have enough toilets for the expected number of evacuees. We are calling for thorough toilet measures as "life-threatening".

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Extremely hot day in Tohoku and eastern Japan. Tomorrow will also be extremely hot, so be careful of heatstroke

2023-09-01 18:15:00
Temperatures rose throughout the day, and it became extremely hot, especially in Tohoku and eastern Japan. On the 2nd, it is expected that there will be extremely hot days mainly in Tohoku and Kanto Koshin, so please continue to be vigilant against heat stroke.

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Since the release of treated water, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has received over 30,000 nuisance calls believed to be from China.

2023-09-01 18:14:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has revealed that it has received more than 34,000 nuisance calls that are believed to be from China since the discharge of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea.

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Gifu Mayor Kakamigahara requests the national government to quickly establish a method for removing PFAS

2023-09-01 18:04:00
The mayor of Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture, said that PFAS, an organic fluorine compound that has been pointed out to be harmful in some areas, has been detected in rivers and groundwater in various places at levels exceeding the country's provisional target values, and residents are concerned. requested the government to quickly establish a method for removing PFAS.

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"Cabinet Infectious Disease Crisis Management Agency" launched; Prime Minister Kishida gives instructions to staff

2023-09-01 18:03:00
The Cabinet Infectious Disease Crisis Management Agency was launched on the 1st as a control tower centrally responsible for infectious disease countermeasures, and Prime Minister Kishida urged staff to work together to prepare for future infectious disease outbreaks. I was instructed to work on it.

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Explanation session held before the start of the new consumption tax deduction method “Invoice system”

2023-09-01 17:52:00
Ahead of the invoice system, a new consumption tax deduction method, starting on the 1st of next month, briefing sessions are being held in various locations to deepen understanding of the system.

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'Joint custody' medical group urges Justice Minister Saito to introduce appropriate system

2023-09-01 17:43:00
In response to the Legislative Council's subcommittee indicating that couples can choose ``joint custody'' in which both parents have parental rights even after divorce, medical organization officials met with Minister of Justice Saito and agreed that parental consent is required. They called for the introduction of an appropriate system to ensure that treatment for children with disabilities is not affected.

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More than 2,600 "waiting-list children" nationwide, record low for 5 consecutive years Children and Family Agency

2023-09-01 17:39:00
It turned out that the number of "waiting-list children" waiting for vacancies such as nursery schools was over 2,600 nationwide as of April this year, the lowest since the survey began. According to the Children's and Family Affairs Agency, factors such as the expansion of childcare facilities and the decrease in preschool children are factors.

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“Dark part-time job” robbery case: Osaka District Court sentenced to 12 years in prison for instructing person at the crime scene

2023-09-01 17:38:00
The 30-year-old defendant, who was charged with robbery and other crimes for stealing a luxury watch from a watch store in Kyoto last year, gave on-the-spot instructions to executors gathered through so-called "dark part-time jobs." The Osaka District Court sentenced him to 12 years in prison, saying, ``It is reprehensible that he voluntarily became involved in a dark part-time job and involved young people in crimes one after another.''

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Requests from academic societies to designate special needs schools as child welfare evacuation centers

2023-09-01 17:32:00
On the 1st of Disaster Prevention Day, an academic society made up of pediatricians and other organizations called for special needs schools to be designated as welfare evacuation centers for children, so that children under medical care and children with developmental disabilities can evacuate in the event of a disaster. A request was made to the Ministry of Science.

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100th Anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake: Disaster Preparedness Day

2023-09-01 17:24:00
The Great Kanto Earthquake that occurred 100 years ago on September 1, 1923 caused unprecedented damage, with over 105,000 people dead or missing. On the 1st, Disaster Prevention Day, memorial ceremonies and disaster prevention drills were held in various locations.

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Request for “Japanese version of DBS” to cover “all jobs that involve children”

2023-09-01 17:08:00
Representatives of NPOs that provide childcare support visit the Children and Family Affairs Agency to learn about the Japanese version of DBS, a new system for confirming that people who work with children have no history of sexual offenses. We have submitted a request that all jobs be covered by the system.

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The Great Kanto Earthquake revealed in a letter of gratitude for rice support

2023-09-01 16:58:00
After the Great Kanto Earthquake 100 years ago, aid was provided from all over the world, and large-scale aid was also provided from the United States, which had a tense relationship with Japan at the time. Meanwhile, a survey by a research team at Tohoku University found that about 750 letters were sent from Japanese students to the United States to thank them for their support. Investigators have pointed out that he may have tried to improve the strained Japan-U.S. relationship by sending a friendly message to the United States through the letter.

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Kento Nagayama sentenced to 6 months in prison, suspended for 3 years, guilty of possessing marijuana

2023-09-01 16:44:00
Actor Kento Nagayama was charged with possessing dried cannabis in his Tokyo apartment in June this year.The Tokyo District Court said, ``Although it is recognized that he is addictive and addictive, he is trying to recover.'' He sentenced him to a suspended sentence.

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Ministry of Defense to deploy ``electronic warfare unit'' to Miyakojima garrison in Okinawa

2023-09-01 16:32:00
The Ministry of Defense has decided to deploy an ``electronic warfare unit'' to jam communications and radar at the Ground Self-Defense Force Miyakojima Garrison in Okinawa Prefecture by the end of next fiscal year. It also means expanding the garrison.

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Tohoku University selected as a candidate for certification as an “International University of Excellence” Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2023-09-01 16:23:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has selected 10 universities nationwide as candidates for the first accreditation of "International Universities for Excellence in Research", which aims to achieve the world's top-level research standards by utilizing the operating profit of a 10 trillion yen fund established by the government. It was announced that Tohoku University has been selected from the list. In the future, it will be officially recognized if certain conditions are met.

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58-year-old suspect arrested for allegedly stealing an ambulance that was not responding to a call in Kumamoto

2023-09-01 16:21:00
On August 31st, a 58-year-old suspect living in Kumamoto City was arrested on suspicion of stealing an ambulance that had stopped after receiving a call in Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City.

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More than 2,600 "waiting-list children" nationwide, record low for 5 consecutive years Children and Family Agency

2023-09-01 16:10:00
It turned out that the number of "waiting-list children" waiting for vacancies such as nursery schools was over 2,600 nationwide as of April this year, the lowest since the survey began. According to the Children's and Family Affairs Agency, factors such as the expansion of childcare facilities and the decrease in preschool children are factors.

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Typhoon No. 11 expected to approach the Sakishima Islands on the 3rd, take early preparation measures

2023-09-01 16:08:00
Typhoon No. 11 is expected to move westward over the sea south of Okinawa and approach the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture with strong force over the 3rd. Please take early measures to prepare for the approaching typhoon.

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Signal restoration training using power supplied from hybrid vehicles assuming large-scale power outage

2023-09-01 15:59:00
Assuming a large-scale power outage, a training exercise was held in Higashikurume City, Tokyo to restore traffic lights by supplying power from hybrid vehicles.

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Kento Nagayama sentenced to 6 months in prison, suspended for 3 years, guilty of possessing marijuana

2023-09-01 15:47:00
In June this year, the Tokyo District Court sentenced actor Kento Nagayama (34) to six months in prison after being charged with violating the Cannabis Control Act for possessing over 1.6 grams of dried cannabis at his apartment in Tokyo. was sentenced to three years' probation.

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JFE Steel Accident where molten steel flows onto the premises, no injuries Chiba

2023-09-01 15:34:00
On the morning of the 1st, while work was being carried out to transfer molten iron at the JFE Steel East Japan Works in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, an accident occurred in which about 100 tons of iron spilled onto the premises. According to the company, there were no injuries and there is no risk of further damage to the surrounding area.

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Analysis of seismographs at the time of the Great Kanto Earthquake Shaking amplitude more than doubled at maximum in Tokyo

2023-09-01 15:24:00
Experts used digital technology to analyze seismograph records from the Great Kanto Earthquake of 100 years ago, and found that the amplitude of the tremor in Tokyo was greater than previously thought, reaching up to twice as much. I found out that it is possible.

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Disaster Prevention Day - Government comprehensive disaster prevention drill assuming an earthquake directly hitting the Tokyo metropolitan area

2023-09-01 14:48:00
September 1st is Disaster Prevention Day. This year's government's comprehensive disaster prevention drill confirmed the government's initial response procedures, etc., assuming that an earthquake directly below the capital occurred and severe tremors centered in the southern Kanto region caused extensive damage.

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U.S. defendant pleads not guilty to murder of wife during divorce mediation at family court

2023-09-01 14:36:00
Four years ago, the first trial was held at a family court in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo, for an American national accused of killing his wife by slashing her with a knife while they were in the middle of divorcing her. "I was under a strong influence," he said, pleading not guilty on the grounds that he lacked responsibility.

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Ishikawa Mass food poisoning caused by somen noodles Campylobacter detected in spring water

2023-09-01 14:27:00
Last month, customers who ate somen noodles at a restaurant in Tsubata Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, complained of symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain, and a prefectural investigation revealed that the spring water used in the restaurant's Nagashi Somen noodles was infected with Campylobacter, which causes food poisoning. ” was detected.

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Hiroshima City opens “Heavy Rain Disaster History Museum” to convey lessons from landslide disasters

2023-09-01 14:25:00
September 1st is Disaster Prevention Day. The ``Heavy Rain Disaster History Museum'' was opened in the disaster-stricken area of ​​Asaminami Ward to convey the lessons of the landslide that killed 77 people in Hiroshima nine years ago.

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100th Anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake: Memorial Service attended by Prince and Mrs. Akishino Tokyo

2023-09-01 14:15:00
On September 1st, 100 years after the Great Kanto Earthquake, which killed more than 100,000 people, a memorial service was held in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, attended by Prince Akishino and his wife.

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On-site inspections of non-life insurance companies “We will consider whether it is necessary and take action” Minister of Finance

2023-09-01 13:55:00
In response to non-life insurance companies reporting the details of their transactions with Big Motor to the Financial Services Agency by August 31st, Minister in charge of Financial Affairs Suzuki promptly considered whether on-site inspections were necessary before signing insurance contracts. He expressed his belief that if a problem with the lack of protection of people is found, strict measures will be taken.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Saito “Accelerate efforts such as smooth orders for expo construction”

2023-09-01 13:42:00
Regarding the Osaka-Kansai Expo the year after next, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito emphasized at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 1st that he would accelerate efforts such as smooth orders for construction and improvement of construction conditions.

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Atami debris flow "warning area" lifted for the first time in 2 years and 2 months

2023-09-01 13:13:00
A year ago, the "warning zone" that had been set up in the area affected by the large-scale debris flow that occurred in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, was lifted at 9 a.m. on the 1st, allowing residents to come and go freely for the first time in about two years and two months. Now it looks like this. The question going forward is how far the return of residents and the rebuilding of the community will progress.

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Typhoon No. 11 expected to approach the Sakishima Islands on the 3rd, take early preparation measures

2023-09-01 13:12:00
Typhoon No. 11 is expected to move westward over the sea south of Okinawa and approach the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture with strong force over the 3rd. Please take early measures to prepare for the approaching typhoon.

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JFE Steel “Melted steel leaked from vehicle” No injuries Chiba

2023-09-01 13:11:00
On the morning of the 1st, at JFE Steel's East Japan Works in Chuo-ku, Chiba, the fire department was notified that ``iron is flowing out of a special vehicle that carries molten iron.'' According to the company, no injuries have been confirmed so far because the iron flowed out due to the momentum of a special vehicle that carried molten iron in a different direction than planned. Police and fire departments are considering how to deal with the high temperature of the iron that has flowed out, and are checking the amount of iron that has flowed out and the situation at the scene.

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Bottom trawl fishing off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture lifted for the first time since the release of treated water

2023-09-01 13:08:00
The trawling off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture was lifted on the 1st, and it was the first fishing since the work to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea.

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Tohoku University selected as a candidate for certification as an “International University of Excellence” Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2023-09-01 12:56:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has selected 10 universities nationwide as candidates for the first accreditation of "International Universities for Excellence in Research", which aims to achieve the world's top-level research standards by utilizing the operating profit of a 10 trillion yen fund established by the government. It was announced that Tohoku University has been selected from the list. In the future, it will be officially recognized if certain conditions are met.

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Extreme heat in the Kinki region, severe lingering summer heat continues in various places, be on high alert for heatstroke

2023-09-01 12:15:00
The temperature continues to rise in various places on September 1st, and the severe lingering heat continues in various places, such as the intense heat from the morning in the Kinki region. Please be extremely careful about heat stroke and take measures such as drinking plenty of water.

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Tohoku University selected as a candidate for certification as an “International University of Excellence” Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2023-09-01 12:12:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has selected 10 universities nationwide as candidates for the first recognition of the ``International Excellence Research Universities'', which aim to achieve world-class research standards by utilizing the operating profits of a 10 trillion yen fund established by the government. It was announced that Tohoku University was selected from among them. In the future, it will be officially recognized if certain conditions are met.

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Some schools in Ishikawa hold opening ceremonies in air-conditioned classrooms to prevent heatstroke.

2023-09-01 12:02:00
The opening ceremonies for the second term were held on the 1st at many public elementary and junior high schools in Ishikawa Prefecture, and as the intense heat continues, the opening ceremonies, which had been scheduled to be held in gymnasiums, were held in air-conditioned classrooms to prevent heatstroke. Some schools did it.

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Disaster Prevention Day - Government comprehensive disaster prevention drill assuming an earthquake directly hitting the Tokyo metropolitan area

2023-09-01 11:55:00
September 1st is Disaster Prevention Day. This year's government's comprehensive disaster prevention drill confirmed the government's initial response procedures, etc., assuming that an earthquake directly below the capital occurred and severe tremors centered in the southern Kanto region caused extensive damage.

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Typhoon No. 11 expected to approach the Sakishima Islands on the 3rd, take early preparation measures

2023-09-01 11:52:00
Typhoon No. 11 is expected to move westward over the sea south of Okinawa and approach the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture with strong force over the 3rd. Please take early measures to prepare for the approaching typhoon.

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More than 2,600 "waiting-list children" nationwide, record low for 5 consecutive years Children and Family Agency

2023-09-01 11:34:00
It turned out that the number of "waiting-list children" waiting for vacancies such as nursery schools was over 2,600 nationwide as of April this year, the lowest since the survey began. According to the Children's and Family Affairs Agency, factors such as the expansion of childcare facilities and the decrease in preschool children are factors.

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Typhoon No. 11 expected to approach the Sakishima Islands on the 3rd, take early preparation measures

2023-09-01 09:58:00
Typhoon No. 11 is expected to move westward over the sea south of Okinawa and approach the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture with strong force through the 3rd. Please take early measures to prepare for the approaching typhoon.

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Disaster Prevention Day - Government comprehensive disaster prevention drill assuming an earthquake directly hitting the Tokyo metropolitan area

2023-09-01 09:44:00
September 1st is Disaster Prevention Day. This year's government's comprehensive disaster drill started after 7:00 am, assuming that an earthquake directly below the capital occurred and severe damage was caused by violent shaking mainly in the southern part of the Kanto region, and the government's initial response procedures were confirmed. I'm here.

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Kabukicho building fire remains unsolved for 22 years, bereaved families mourn victims

2023-09-01 08:53:00
Today marks 22 years since a building fire in Kabukicho, Tokyo, killed 44 people. On the night of the 31st, the families of the victims visited the site where the building was located and laid flowers to mourn the victims.

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Today's disaster prevention day Government's comprehensive disaster prevention drill assuming an earthquake directly below the capital

2023-09-01 07:51:00
September 1st is Disaster Prevention Day. This year's government's comprehensive disaster drill started after 7:00 am, assuming that an earthquake directly below the capital occurred and severe damage was caused by violent shaking mainly in the southern part of the Kanto region, and the government's initial response procedures were confirmed. I'm here.

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High concentrations of PFAS detected in various locations; research into health effects to begin in earnest Ministry of the Environment

2023-09-01 07:06:00
The Ministry of the Environment has announced that PFAS, an organic fluorine compound that has been shown to be harmful in some substances, has been detected at high concentrations in rivers and groundwater in various places, and residents are becoming concerned. The plan is to begin full-scale research into the health effects of

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Typhoon No. 11 expected to approach the Sakishima Islands on the 3rd, take early preparation measures

2023-09-01 06:56:00
Typhoon No. 11 is expected to move westward over the sea south of Okinawa and approach the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture with strong force through the 3rd. Please take early measures to prepare for the approaching typhoon.

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Dangerous heat continues; 38 degrees predicted in Tohoku and Niigata; strict warning against heatstroke

2023-09-01 06:44:00
Temperatures are expected to rise across the country on the 1st, with dangerously hot temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius expected in Tohoku and Niigata prefectures. Please be extremely careful about heat stroke and take measures such as drinking plenty of water.

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Today's disaster prevention day Government's comprehensive disaster prevention drill assuming an earthquake directly below the capital

2023-09-01 06:30:00
September 1st is Disaster Prevention Day. The government's comprehensive disaster prevention drill this year will examine the government's initial response procedures based on the assumption that an earthquake directly hits the Tokyo metropolitan area, causing severe damage mainly in the southern Kanto region.

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More than 2,000 food items have their prices increased this month, lower than the same month last year for the second consecutive month

2023-09-01 06:13:00
More than 2,000 food items will have their prices increased this month, which is lower than the same month last year for the second consecutive month. Although the number of items is expected to continue decreasing through the end of the year, it has been pointed out that price increases may be carried over into next year due to factors such as rising logistics costs.

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Damage caused by withered rice plants in Yurihonjo, Akita, etc. Estimated to be equivalent to 15 Tokyo Domes

2023-09-01 04:30:00
A survey by the local JA has found that rice in fields such as Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, is withering over a wide area due to the continuous heat and lack of water. JA is investigating the situation in detail, as the scale of the damage is equivalent to at least an area the size of 15 Tokyo Dome.

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Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake, an opportunity to learn lessons on disaster prevention and reconstruction

2023-09-01 01:39:00
In one day, it will be 100 years since the Great Kanto Earthquake killed more than 100,000 people. Experts say that the Great Kanto Earthquake caused all the disasters and damage that could be expected from an earthquake, and they hope that this disaster will serve as an opportunity to once again learn lessons about disaster prevention and recovery.

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