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Yokohama ramen store manager murder case: Relative of 35-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder

2023-09-17 23:32:00
On the 15th of this month, a 33-year-old manager of a ramen shop in Yokohama was murdered, and police suspect that the 35-year-old suspect, a relative of the manager and an employee of the same shop, was involved in the incident. was arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Yokohama ramen store manager murder case: Relative of 35-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder

2023-09-17 22:37:00
On the 15th, a 33-year-old manager of a ramen shop in Yokohama was murdered, and police suspect that the 35-year-old suspect, a relative of the manager and an employee of the same shop, was involved in the incident. was arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Mie Hospital raises research funds to treat egg allergy in children due to lack of funds

2023-09-17 21:12:00
National Hospital Organization Mie Hospital, which is researching a new treatment method for children with severe egg allergies, is collecting 8 million yen in donations via the Internet starting this month to make up for the lack of research funds.

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Severe lingering heat: over 37 degrees Celsius in Niigata, intense heat expected across the country on the 18th, heat stroke warning

2023-09-17 19:13:00
On the 17th, the weather was sunny and the temperature rose across the country, with Niigata Prefecture experiencing extreme heat with temperatures exceeding 37 degrees. As the heat is expected to continue on the 18th, with extremely hot days expected in many places, please continue to be cautious of heat stroke.

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Atmosphere extremely unstable in Kyushu and other areas; beware of landslides

2023-09-17 18:45:00
Due to the influence of moist air flowing into the front, atmospheric conditions in areas such as Kyushu have become extremely unstable, and rain clouds have developed locally. In addition to being wary of landslides, we urge people to be careful about flooding of low-lying areas, rising river levels, lightning strikes, tornadoes, strong wind gusts, and hail.

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21 years since the Japan-North Korea summit, victims' families appeal for a resolution as soon as possible

2023-09-17 18:44:00
On the 17th, 21 years have passed since the first Japan-North Korea summit meeting in which North Korea admitted to abducting Japanese nationals. The families of the victims who are waiting for their immediate family members to return home are aging, and the sense of urgency that ``there is no time left'' is stronger than ever, so families of the victims appealed for a resolution as soon as possible in Tokyo.

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A man in his 50s dies after falling from a cliff on Mt. Kitahotaka.

2023-09-17 18:12:00
On the morning of the 17th, a man in his 50s who was visiting Mt. Kitahotaka in the Northern Alps to go rock climbing fell off a cliff and died.

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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attend the “Nationwide Sea Enrichment Conference” Hokkaido

2023-09-17 17:46:00
The ``National Conference on Creating a Rich Sea,'' which calls for the protection of marine resources and the preservation of the marine environment, was held in Hokkaido with the Emperor and Empress in attendance.

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Tomorrow is "Respect for the Aged Day" - 1 in 10 people will be over 80 years old, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications population estimates

2023-09-17 17:28:00
The 18th is Respect for the Aged Day. According to population estimates by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the proportion of people over 80 years old has exceeded 10% for the first time, and one in 10 people is over 80 years old.

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Graves are being left unattended... "Unconnected graves" in more than half of the municipalities nationwide

2023-09-17 17:06:00
Gravestones pile up in a corner of a vast cemetery. Some of them have names engraved on them, but all of them are abandoned graves because there is no one to take over them. A survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications revealed that these "unconnected graves" exist in public cemeteries across the country, but no progress has been made in sorting them out, and local governments are struggling. Graves are located in areas close to residents, and the impact is expected to become more serious in the future. (Social Affairs Department reporter Kota Iida)

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Atmosphere extremely unstable in Kyushu; strict warning against landslides

2023-09-17 14:28:00
Due to the influence of moist air flowing into the front, atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable, especially in Kyushu, and rain clouds are developing locally. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges caution against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and rising river waters.

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“Disaster Prevention” begins, introducing disaster prevention initiatives Yokohama

2023-09-17 13:43:00
The ``Disaster Prevention Promotion National Convention'' and ``Disaster Prevention Promotion'' have begun in Yokohama City, with the participation of local governments and companies from all over the country to introduce disaster prevention initiatives.

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"Smart trash bin" installed in Arashiyama, Kyoto; capacity increased by 5 times with automatic compression

2023-09-17 12:58:00
Ahead of the fall foliage season, Kyoto City has installed garbage bins in Arashiyama that are equipped with automatic garbage compaction functions.

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Today is another bitterly hot day, with some places experiencing extremely hot days with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees.

2023-09-17 12:55:00
It is expected that the lingering heat will continue on the 17th, mainly in western and eastern Japan, with some places experiencing extreme heat with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. Heatstroke warnings have been issued in areas such as the Kanto-Koshinetsu and Chugoku regions, so please take precautions such as drinking water regularly even if you are not thirsty.

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Thousands of volunteers in Iwaki City, Fukushima, flooded due to record heavy rains

2023-09-17 12:45:00
In Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, where many homes were flooded due to record heavy rains, many volunteers are celebrating their first consecutive holidays since disaster volunteer activities began in earnest. I'm helping clean up.

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Atmosphere extremely unstable in Kyushu; strict warning against landslides

2023-09-17 12:13:00
Due to the influence of moist air flowing into the front, atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable, especially in Kyushu, and rain clouds are developing locally. The risk of landslides is extremely high in Nagasaki Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for extreme caution.

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Yokohama ramen shop manager dies due to blood loss. There are signs of a fight inside the store.

2023-09-17 11:20:00
On the 15th, an incident at a ramen shop in Yokohama that resulted in the death of the shop's 33-year-old manager has revealed through interviews with investigators that there were signs of a fight inside the shop. The cause of death was blood loss, which appears to have been caused by a knife, and police have determined that it was a homicide and are conducting an investigation, including analyzing security cameras in the area.

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Today is another bitterly hot day, with some places experiencing extremely hot days with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees.

2023-09-17 09:55:00
It is expected that the lingering heat will continue on the 17th, mainly in western and eastern Japan, with some places experiencing extreme heat with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. Heatstroke warnings have been issued in areas such as the Kanto-Koshinetsu and Chugoku regions, so please take precautions such as drinking water regularly even if you are not thirsty.

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Extremely heavy rain in central Kyushu; strict warning against landslides

2023-09-17 09:51:00
Due to the influence of the front and humid air, the atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable, mainly in Kyushu, and localized areas are experiencing extremely heavy rain. The risk of landslides is extremely high in Nagasaki and Saga prefectures, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides.

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Worker dies while moving containers with crane truck Saitama

2023-09-17 09:22:00
On the night of the 16th, a male worker who was moving a container by hanging from a crane truck at an industrial waste processing plant in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, was hit hard inside the vehicle by the fall of the container and died. Did. Police are investigating the cause of the accident in detail, suspecting that the accident may have resulted in death due to professional negligence.

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Today is another bitterly hot day, with some places experiencing extremely hot days with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees.

2023-09-17 09:10:00
It is expected that the lingering heat will continue on the 17th, mainly in western and eastern Japan, with some places experiencing extreme heat with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. Heatstroke warnings have been issued in areas such as the Kanto-Koshinetsu and Chugoku regions, so please take precautions such as drinking water regularly even if you are not thirsty.

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Extremely heavy rain in central Kyushu; strict warning against landslides

2023-09-17 09:09:00
Due to the influence of the front and humid air, the atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable, mainly in Kyushu, and localized areas are experiencing extremely heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges strict vigilance against landslides.

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Evacuation order given to 8,804 households in Sasebo City, Nagasaki

2023-09-17 08:11:00
Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 8,804 households and 22,551 people in the Yoshii, Sechihara, Kosasa, Emei, and Shikamachi districts at 7:30 a.m. due to the risk of landslides due to heavy rain. did. An "evacuation order" is information at alert level 4 of the five alert levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.

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Today is another bitterly hot day, with some places experiencing extremely hot days with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees.

2023-09-17 08:01:00
It is expected that the lingering heat will continue on the 17th, mainly in western and eastern Japan, with some places experiencing extreme heat with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. Heatstroke warnings have been issued in areas such as the Kanto-Koshinetsu and Chugoku regions, so please take precautions such as drinking water regularly even if you are not thirsty.

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Extremely heavy rain in central Kyushu; strict warning against landslides

2023-09-17 07:59:00
Due to the influence of the front and humid air, the atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable, mainly in Kyushu, and localized areas are experiencing extremely heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges strict vigilance against landslides.

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Government needs to develop airports and ports in preparation for emergencies; selection will focus on the Nansei Islands

2023-09-17 07:35:00
The government believes that in order to strengthen its defense capabilities, it is necessary to develop airports and ports so that the Self-Defense Forces and Japan Coast Guard can utilize them in the event of an emergency. We are planning to hold discussions with local governments and other bodies.

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21 years since the Japan-North Korea summit meeting, the victims should return to Japan while their parents are still alive

2023-09-17 07:32:00
The 17th marks 21 years since the first Japan-North Korea summit meeting in which North Korea admitted to abducting Japanese nationals. As families waiting for immediate family members to return home are aging, and the sense of urgency that ``there is no time left'' is stronger than ever, families are hoping that all victims can be returned to Japan while their parents are still alive. We are asking for government efforts and North Korea's determination to make this a reality.

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Information on evacuation of elderly people etc. to 6,212 households throughout Sasa Town, Nagasaki

2023-09-17 07:21:00
At 7 a.m., Sasa Town in Nagasaki Prefecture issued an evacuation notice to 6,212 households and 14,040 people across the town, including the elderly, due to the risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The evacuation information for the elderly is at alert level 3 of the 5-level heavy rain alert level, and calls for the elderly and people with physical disabilities to begin evacuation.

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Extremely heavy rain in central Kyushu; strict warning against landslides

2023-09-17 07:06:00
Due to the influence of the front and humid air, the atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable, mainly in Kyushu, and localized areas are experiencing extremely heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges strict vigilance against landslides.

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Local governments affected by Chiba heavy rains solicit support through hometown tax payments

2023-09-17 06:56:00
Local governments affected by the record-breaking heavy rains on the 8th of this month are using the "Hometown Tax" program to collect donations from all over the country and use them for recovery and reconstruction efforts.

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Evacuation orders issued to 6,215 households in three areas: Saga, Karatsu City, Hizen, Chinzei, and Yobuko.

2023-09-17 06:51:00
At 6 a.m. on the 17th, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, announced an evacuation order for 14,594 people from 6,215 households in the Hizen, Chinzei, and Yobuko districts, citing an increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The information has been changed to an evacuation order. An evacuation order is information at alert level 4 of the five alert levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas immediately.

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Lies from a man claiming to be an employee of the Financial Services Agency or a lawyer caused approximately 38 million yen in damage

2023-09-17 06:18:00
A woman in her 80s living in Nagano Prefecture was defrauded of approximately 38 million yen in cash after believing lies told over the phone by men claiming to be Financial Services Agency employees or lawyers. Police are investigating the case as a special case of fraud. Masu.

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Confirmation of letters written by Hideyoshi Toyotomi from the time he served Nobunaga, deciphered after posting on SNS

2023-09-17 05:39:00
During the Sengoku period, when Toyotomi Hideyoshi was serving Oda Nobunaga, a letter telling his vassals who rushed to the battle early to receive rewards was kept in an ordinary house in Shizuoka Prefecture, the University of Tokyo has learned. Confirmed by researchers at the Historiographical Institute. It is rare for a letter that reveals Hideyoshi's movements while he was a vassal of Nobunaga to be discovered, and progress was made in deciphering the letter after the owner posted a photo of the letter on social media.

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Information on evacuation of elderly people etc. to 1919 households throughout Genkai Town, Saga

2023-09-17 05:33:00
At 5 a.m. on the 17th, Genkai Town in Saga Prefecture issued an evacuation notice to 1,919 households and 5,000 people across the town, including senior citizens, due to the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. This information corresponds to level 3 of the 5-level heavy rain warning level, and the elderly and people with physical disabilities are urged to begin evacuation.

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Severe late summer heat forecast; need to be careful about heatstroke

2023-09-17 04:13:00
On the 16th, it was sunny across the country and warm air flowed in, making it a midsummer day with temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius in a wide area from western Japan to Tohoku, making it extremely hot in some places. As the severe heat is expected to continue on the 17th, we must continue to be careful about heat stroke.

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