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[Broadcasting provided simultaneously] Lifeline and local information from NHK Kanazawa

2024-01-24 23:43:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.

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Utsunomiya mother arrested in case of death of 4-year-old and 2-year-old siblings Was it a suicide attempt?

2024-01-24 23:10:00
On the 7th of this month, a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old brother were found dead and their mother was found in critical condition in a house in Utsunomiya City. Police arrested the mother on suspicion of killing her eldest son. Police believe it was a suicide attempt and are currently investigating the motive.

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Meishin Expressway stranded near Sekigahara IC; some cars begin to move as snow is removed

2024-01-24 23:00:00
Heavy snow continues to strand cars on the Meishin Expressway near the Sekigahara Interchange in Gifu Prefecture. Snow removal work has progressed into the night, and some vehicles are starting to move, but there is no hope that all of the vehicles will be cleared.

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Shin-Meishin Expressway Yokkaichi Tunnel “Accident involving around 10 cars” reported

2024-01-24 22:30:00
According to the police, around 8:45 p.m. on the 24th, they received a report of an accident involving about 10 cars near the exit of the Yokkaichi Tunnel in Komono-cho, Mie Prefecture, on the upbound line of the Shin-Meishin Expressway. about it.

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Meishin Expressway stranded near Sekigahara IC; some cars begin to move as snow is removed

2024-01-24 22:01:00
Heavy snow continues to strand cars on the Meishin Expressway near the Sekigahara Interchange in Gifu Prefecture. Snow removal work has progressed into the night, and some vehicles are starting to move, but there is no hope that all of the vehicles will be cleared.

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[Meteorological forecaster commentary] Heavy snow peaks until the 25th

2024-01-24 21:26:00
Due to the strongest cold air this winter and a winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, snow continues to fall mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, with record heavy snowfall in Gifu and Shiga prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to be extremely cautious about the serious impact on traffic, and urges people to refrain from going out unless necessary. Weather forecaster Kimiji Saita explains the future snow outlook and precautions. It was broadcast on "News Watch 9" on January 24th. *The video is 2 minutes 22 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcast.

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Meishin Expressway stranded near Sekigahara IC, no solution found, Self-Defense Force also clears snow

2024-01-24 21:10:00
Heavy snow has caused traffic to become stranded on the Meishin Expressway near the Sekigahara Interchange in Gifu Prefecture, with cars unable to move for up to 5 kilometers on both up and down roads. Although cars are starting to move in some areas, there is still no hope that the situation will be completely cleared, and the Self-Defense Forces are also participating in snow removal operations.

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Snow mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side; record heavy snowfall in Gifu and Shiga; strict warning for traffic impact

2024-01-24 20:52:00
Due to the strongest cold air this winter and a winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, snow continues to fall mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, with record heavy snowfall in Gifu and Shiga prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to be extremely cautious about the serious impact on traffic, and urges people to refrain from going out unless necessary.

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[Snow traffic impact] Expressway, railway, air flight status (17:00 on the 24th)

2024-01-24 20:36:00
The snow has affected railways and roads across the country.

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[Snow traffic impact] Expressway, railway, air flight status (17:00 on the 24th)

2024-01-24 20:05:00
The snow has affected railways and roads across the country.

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Ishikawa: Some people continue to live in disaster-stricken housing after giving up on secondary evacuation plans to provide meals

2024-01-24 20:03:00
In the disaster-affected areas of Ishikawa Prefecture, people are saying that although they wish to take secondary evacuations, they are continuing to live in the damaged housing because meals are not provided at their evacuation sites.

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[Broadcasting provided simultaneously] Lifeline and local information from NHK Kanazawa

2024-01-24 19:56:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.

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Postal delivery in 4 cities and towns in Ishikawa Prefecture will partially resume from the 24th Japan Post

2024-01-24 19:49:00
From the 24th, Japan Post has resumed handing over some mail such as letters and postcards, which had been suspended in four cities and towns in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Meishin Expressway: Vehicles stuck near Sekigahara IC in Gifu Prefecture, with no hope of resolution

2024-01-24 19:43:00
Due to heavy snow, the Meishin Expressway was stranded near the Sekigahara Interchange in Gifu Prefecture, and even now, 10 hours after the incident, cars are unable to move for more than 5 kilometers both up and down. There is still no hope that the situation will be resolved, and Central Japan Expressway is distributing relief supplies and continuing to send out snowplows to rescue stuck cars.

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Administrative guidance given to two NTT West subsidiaries due to information leakage by former temporary employees

2024-01-24 19:39:00
A former temporary employee of a subsidiary of NTT West illegally leaked more than 9 million pieces of personal information, and the government's Personal Information Protection Commission has accused the two subsidiaries involved of failing to take appropriate measures. We provided administrative guidance for improvements.

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Ishikawa Prefecture releases names of 19 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (2:00 p.m. on the 24th)

2024-01-24 19:33:00
As of 2:00 p.m. on the 24th, the prefecture has announced the names and ages of 19 people whose safety is unknown due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The prefecture is asking for information from the public, which is the same as the 19 people announced on the 23rd.

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Last year's average wage was 318,300 yen, a record high for the second consecutive year, according to a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare survey

2024-01-24 19:17:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found that the average wage for full-time workers, including non-regular workers, was 318,300 yen last year, a record high for the second consecutive year.

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Technical intern trainee: ``My company is also damaged, I can't go back...'' [Voices from disaster-stricken areas, 24th]

2024-01-24 19:14:00
``It was scary.'' A Vietnamese woman was working at a factory when the earthquake occurred. The damage to the workplace has been extensive, and there is no prospect of returning to work. In the Noto region, foreign technical intern trainees who learn skills while working have played a major role in local industry. These are the voices of interns who are worried about what will happen to their jobs and places to live after being affected by a disaster in a foreign country.

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Governor Hase Ishikawa visits secondary evacuation center and explains policies such as construction of temporary housing

2024-01-24 19:13:00
On the 24th, Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture visited secondary evacuation centers in the prefecture and explained future policies, including the construction of temporary housing so that evacuees can rebuild their lives in their hometowns.

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Ishikawa Prefecture releases names of 19 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (2:00 p.m. on the 24th)

2024-01-24 19:09:00
As of 2:00 p.m. on the 24th, the prefecture has announced the names and ages of 19 people whose safety is unknown due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The prefecture is asking for information from the public, which is the same as the 19 people announced on the 23rd.

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House of Councilors Budget Committee intensively deliberates response to Noto Peninsula earthquake, etc.

2024-01-24 19:07:00
Intensive deliberations were held at the House of Councilors Budget Committee regarding responses to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and Prime Minister Kishida emphasized that he would like to provide a variety of information, promote secondary evacuations, and strive to prevent disaster-related deaths. . On the other hand, when the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan pointed out the delay in the initial response, the Self-Defense Forces responded by saying that they were immediately carrying out life-saving rescue operations.

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Chiyoda Ward assembly member and former ward staff arrested for leaking information regarding bidding?

2024-01-24 19:06:00
A ward assembly member and a former employee of Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, were arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of violating the Government Collusion Prevention Act for leaking information about bidding to a contractor for the renovation work of an elementary school and kindergarten.

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[Damage situation 24th] 233 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, 19 people's safety unknown

2024-01-24 19:02:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 233 as of 2:00 pm on the 24th, unchanged from the 23rd.

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Snow mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side; record heavy snowfall in Gifu and Shiga; strict warning for traffic impact

2024-01-24 19:01:00
Due to the strongest cold air this winter and a winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, snow continues to fall mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, with record heavy snowfall in Gifu and Shiga prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to be extremely cautious about the serious impact on traffic, and urges people to refrain from going out unless necessary.

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Will deflation be overcome by the ``transfer of labor costs to prices'' that worries small and medium-sized business presidents?

2024-01-24 18:57:00
``We have no choice but to pass on the price increase in raw materials to the selling price.On the other hand, how much should we include labor costs?''While there is a growing movement to raise wages due to labor shortages, small and medium-sized enterprises Some say that it is difficult to pass on prices that include labor costs. We asked experts about how to raise wages at small and medium-sized enterprises, which is considered the key to creating a virtuous economic cycle in which wages and prices rise stably.

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Kanetsu Expressway Accident involving 3 vehicles including express bus and truck 15 people transported, minor injuries

2024-01-24 18:56:00
On the morning of the 24th, there was an accident involving three vehicles, including an express bus and a large truck, on the Kanetsu Expressway up line in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture. According to police, 15 people, including passengers on the bus, were taken to the hospital, but their injuries were said to be minor.

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Judgment revoking reduction in welfare expenses, dismissing compensation, Toyama District Court

2024-01-24 18:46:00
In a lawsuit in which recipients in Toyama City sued the government and Toyama City, alleging that their welfare allowances had been gradually lowered since 2013 and they were forced to live below the minimum standard, the Toyama District Court ruled that the plaintiffs We partially accepted the appeal and handed down a judgment revoking the reduction in welfare benefits.

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Shinkansen overhead wire trouble: Train collided with overhead wire that had broken parts and was hanging down

2024-01-24 18:31:00
On the 23rd, due to a problem that caused the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Joetsu Shinkansen trains to suspend operation for a long time over a wide area, JR East announced that the parts that adjust the tension of the overhead wires broke, causing the overhead wires to sag and causing damage to running trains. It has been revealed that the cause is believed to be due to contact.

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Calligrapher Shoko Kanazawa calls for support for areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-01-24 18:28:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Shoko Kanazawa, a calligrapher with Down syndrome, called for support for the disaster area at a lecture held in Yokohama with her mother.

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Meishin Expressway: Vehicles stuck near Sekigahara IC in Gifu Prefecture, with no hope of resolution

2024-01-24 18:24:00
Due to heavy snow, the Meishin Expressway was stranded near the Sekigahara Interchange in Gifu Prefecture, with cars unable to move for more than 5 kilometers on both the up and down lines. There is no hope that the situation will be resolved, and Central Japan Expressway is sending out snowplows to rescue vehicles that are unable to move on their own.

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Ishikawa Prefecture: 15,133 people evacuated to evacuation centers in 454 locations due to earthquake (24th)

2024-01-24 18:12:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2:00 pm on the 24th, there were a total of 15,133 people in 454 evacuation centers.

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Wajima: Significant expansion of building inspection system for issuing disaster certificates

2024-01-24 18:09:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where many buildings have collapsed, preparations have been significantly expanded to proceed with the issuance of ``disaster certificates'' necessary for disaster victims to receive public support, and building inspections are a prerequisite for issuance. We have decided to implement this.

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Ishikawa Prefecture: Newly announced names of those killed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake; 6 people with consent of their families

2024-01-24 18:06:00
On the 24th, Ishikawa Prefecture released the names and ages of six people who died in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, with the consent of their bereaved families.

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Honda union to demand 20,000 yen monthly wage increase in spring strike, highest level in 32 years

2024-01-24 18:00:00
During this year's spring labor union, Honda's labor union decided to demand a monthly wage increase of 20,000 yen, the highest level in 32 years. Mazda's labor union also plans to demand the largest wage increase in six years, and automakers are making demands for higher standards one after another.

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[Damage situation 24th] 233 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, 19 people's safety unknown

2024-01-24 17:58:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 233 as of 2:00 pm on the 24th, unchanged from the 23rd.

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Union's ``crucial moment'': Can the wage increase momentum be maintained? Spring labor has effectively started

2024-01-24 17:53:00
A Labor-Management Forum was held on the 24th in which Keidanren and Rengo explained their wage increase policies, effectively marking the start of this year's spring labor movement. The focus is on whether we can maintain the momentum of wage increases and whether we can completely break out of deflation.

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Ishikawa Prefecture to utilize public support system, set up free consultation desk for disaster victims

2024-01-24 17:52:00
Starting on the 24th, Ishikawa Prefecture set up a free consultation desk staffed by lawyers, administrative scriveners, etc. at the Ishikawa Sports Center in Kanazawa City so that victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake can take advantage of public support systems.

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Memorial building burnt down; Wajima-born manga artist Go Nagai says, ``Reconstruction is important first.''

2024-01-24 17:51:00
During the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the memorial hall of Go Nagai, a manga artist from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, known for works such as ``Mazinger Z'' and ``Cutie Honey,'' was also destroyed. Mr. Nagai gave an interview to NHK in Tokyo on the 24th and said, ``First of all, it is important to rebuild the disaster-affected areas, and I hope that those affected by the disaster will somehow get well again as soon as possible.''

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Chiyoda Ward assembly member and former ward staff arrested for leaking information regarding bidding?

2024-01-24 17:50:00
A ward assembly member and a former employee of Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, were arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of violating the Government Collusion Prevention Act for leaking information to contractors about bidding for the renovation of elementary schools and kindergartens in the ward.

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Ishikawa Suzu Give the spring water from the back mountain to the neighbors for “use for laundry etc.”

2024-01-24 17:42:00
In the mountainous district of Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off due to the earthquake, local residents are pumping up spring water from the mountains behind their homes and distributing it to their neighbors for use in toilets, laundry, etc. .

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Meishin Expressway: Vehicles stuck near Sekigahara IC in Gifu Prefecture, with no hope of resolution

2024-01-24 17:35:00
Due to heavy snow, vehicles were stuck near the Sekigahara Interchange in Gifu Prefecture on the Meishin Expressway, and as of 4 p.m., vehicles were unable to move for more than 5 kilometers both up and down. There is no hope that the situation will be resolved, and Central Japan Expressway is sending out snowplows to rescue vehicles that are unable to move on their own.

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Snow mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side; record heavy snowfall in Gifu and Shiga; strict warning for traffic impact

2024-01-24 17:32:00
Due to the strongest cold air this winter and a winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, snow continues to fall mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, with record heavy snowfall in Gifu and Shiga prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to be extremely cautious about the serious impact on traffic, and urges people to refrain from going out unless necessary.

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Supporting disaster-stricken areas through shopping: Exhibition of products from Ishikawa and Fukui prefectures begins in Shinjuku, Tokyo

2024-01-24 17:25:00
A product exhibition selling specialty products from Ishikawa and Fukui prefectures, which were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, began in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and many people came to support the affected areas by shopping.

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``Forex trading'' through SNS such as LINE: Increase in investment troubles - call for attention

2024-01-24 17:19:00
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan is warning people not to engage in easy transactions, as there have been a number of investment troubles involving FX transactions, which involve buying and selling foreign currencies, through SNS such as LINE.

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There are multiple types of disaster relief...

2024-01-24 17:18:00
The number of vending machines called ``disaster relief type'' that allow you to take out any remaining drinks for free in the event of a disaster such as an earthquake is increasing. On the other hand, during the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake, there were cases in which people at evacuation sites broke vending machines and took out the products inside. What should we do when a disaster occurs?

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Nanao Ishikawa Due to water outages and other factors, there is no prospect that tofu shops will resume operations.

2024-01-24 17:15:00
Due to water outages caused by the earthquake, a tofu shop in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which has supported local dining for over 50 years, has no prospect of resuming business, and is worried about whether it will be able to continue operating in the future.

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Manager arrested for arson in apartment; active as fire brigade member, Koto Ward, Tokyo

2024-01-24 17:11:00
An apartment manager who was working as a firefighter in Tokyo's Koto Ward was arrested for setting a fire in a room he managed. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, as he explained the circumstances of the fire in a 119 call after setting the fire.

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Union's ``crucial moment'': Can the wage increase momentum be maintained? Spring labor has effectively started

2024-01-24 17:05:00
A Labor-Management Forum was held on the 24th in which Keidanren and Rengo explained their wage increase policies, effectively marking the start of this year's spring labor movement. The focus is on whether we can maintain the momentum of wage increases and whether we can completely break out of deflation.

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[Damage situation 24th] 233 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, 19 people's safety unknown

2024-01-24 16:51:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 233 as of 2:00 pm on the 24th, unchanged from the 23rd.

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Meishin Expressway: Vehicles stuck near Sekigahara IC in Gifu Prefecture, with no hope of resolution

2024-01-24 16:48:00
Due to heavy snow, vehicles were stuck near the Sekigahara Interchange in Gifu Prefecture on the Meishin Expressway, and as of 4 p.m., vehicles were unable to move for more than 5 kilometers both up and down. There is no hope that the situation will be resolved, and Central Japan Expressway is sending out snowplows to rescue vehicles that are unable to move on their own.

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Chiyoda Ward assembly member and former ward staff arrested for leaking information regarding bidding?

2024-01-24 16:35:00
A ward assembly member and a former employee of Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, were arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of violating the Government Collusion Prevention Act for leaking information to a contractor regarding the bidding for renovation work at a municipal elementary school and kindergarten.

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Snow mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side; record heavy snowfall in Gifu and Shiga; strict warning for traffic impact

2024-01-24 16:32:00
Due to the strongest cold air this winter and a winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, snow continues to fall mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of western and eastern Japan, and snowfall is increasing in various places. The amount of snow is rapidly increasing in Gifu and Shiga prefectures, with record heavy snowfall reaching 40 to 50 centimeters in six hours. The Japan Meteorological Agency is on high alert as there is a risk of serious traffic impacts, and is urging people to refrain from going out unless necessary.

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More than half of Ishikawa prefectures are ``voluntary evacuation centers'', with medium- to long-term medical support and other issues

2024-01-24 16:30:00
More than three weeks have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred, and more than 10,000 people are still living in evacuation centers in Ishikawa Prefecture, with more than 300 evacuation centers in the 13 affected cities and towns. Interviews with the prefecture revealed that more than half of these shelters are ``voluntary evacuation centers'' run by local residents rather than local governments. Voluntary evacuation centers are difficult to receive public support, and there are concerns about the medium- to long-term medical support system, and how to support them is an issue.

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Ishikawa Nanao and Hakui post offices resume counter operations; ATMs are also available

2024-01-24 16:18:00
According to Japan Post, three post offices have resumed counter operations on the 24th: Ishizaki Post Office and Nanao Fujihashicho Post Office in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Ochi Post Office in Hakui City. ATMs are also available at both post offices.

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[Snow traffic impact] Expressway, railway, air flight status (15:00 on the 24th)

2024-01-24 16:12:00
The snow has affected railways and roads across the country.

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Hometown tax payments to support disaster-stricken areas and donations to Ishikawa Prefecture exceed 10 billion yen

2024-01-24 16:07:00
The movement to support the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake is spreading, and as of the 24th, donations through hometown tax payments and donations to Ishikawa Prefecture have exceeded 10 billion yen.

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Niigata City begins issuing disaster certificates due to damage to homes caused by Noto Peninsula Earthquake

2024-01-24 16:04:00
In Niigata City, where homes have been damaged one after another by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the issuance of "disaster certificates" necessary for disaster victims to receive public support has begun.

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Daihatsu recalls more than 320,000 vehicles, all doors may be locked due to side collision

2024-01-24 15:56:00
Automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation has submitted a recall to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for more than 320,000 vehicles in two models due to concerns that all doors may become locked in the event of a side-to-side collision. This problem was discovered during an investigation into the issue of fraudulently obtaining national certification.

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More than half of Ishikawa prefectures are ``voluntary evacuation centers'' with medium- to long-term medical support and other issues

2024-01-24 15:32:00
More than three weeks have passed since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred, and more than 10,000 people are still living in evacuation centers in Ishikawa Prefecture, with more than 300 evacuation centers in the 13 affected cities and towns. Interviews with the prefecture revealed that more than half of these shelters are ``voluntary evacuation centers'' run by local residents rather than local governments. Voluntary evacuation centers are difficult to receive public support, and there are concerns about the medium- to long-term medical support system, and how to support them is an issue.

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Kanetsu Expressway Accident involving three vehicles, including a bus and a truck; about 10 people taken to hospital

2024-01-24 15:16:00
On the morning of the 24th, an accident involving three vehicles, including an express bus and a large truck, occurred on the Kanetsu Expressway inbound line in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture. According to police, about 10 people were taken to the hospital, all with what appeared to be minor injuries.

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Meishin Expressway: Vehicles stuck near Sekigahara IC in Gifu Prefecture, with no hope of resolution

2024-01-24 15:07:00
Due to heavy snow, vehicles were stuck near the Sekigahara Interchange in Gifu Prefecture on the Meishin Expressway, and as of 1 p.m., vehicles were unable to move for more than 5 kilometers both up and down. There is no hope that the situation will be resolved, and the Central Japan Expressway is sending out snowplows to rescue vehicles that are unable to move on their own.

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Approximately 4,700 homes lost power due to Ishikawa Noto Peninsula earthquake Hokuriku Electric Power (14:00 on the 24th)

2024-01-24 14:49:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 4,700 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture were without power as of 2 p.m. due to the earthquake. By municipality, Wajima City has approximately 2,400 units, Suzu City has approximately 2,000 units, Noto Town has approximately 150 units, Anamizu Town has approximately 70 units, and Nanao City and Shiga Town each have approximately 10 units.

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The spring labor union has effectively started, and the focus is on maintaining the momentum of wage increases and completely overcoming deflation.

2024-01-24 14:44:00
A Labor-Management Forum was held on the 24th in which Keidanren and Rengo explained their wage increase policies, effectively marking the start of this year's spring labor movement. The focus is on whether we can maintain the momentum of wage increases and whether we can completely break out of deflation.

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Snow mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side "Information regarding significant heavy snowfall" in Fukui and Shiga

2024-01-24 14:20:00
Due to the strongest cold air this winter and a winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, snow continues to fall mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of western and eastern Japan, and Fukui and Shiga prefectures have successively announced ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall.'' Snow is expected to continue falling in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through the 25th, so please be careful about the impact on traffic and stay in a safe place.

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More than half of Ishikawa prefectures are ``voluntary evacuation centers'' with medium- to long-term medical support and other issues

2024-01-24 14:12:00
More than three weeks have passed since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred, and more than 10,000 people are still living in evacuation centers in Ishikawa Prefecture, with more than 300 evacuation centers in the 13 affected cities and towns. Interviews with the prefecture revealed that more than half of these shelters are ``voluntary evacuation centers'' run by local residents rather than local governments. Voluntary evacuation centers are difficult to receive public support, and there are concerns about the medium- to long-term medical support system, and how to support them is an issue.

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[Commentary] Overdose of over-the-counter drugs is spreading among teenagers. How to prevent abuse

2024-01-24 13:56:00
Overdoses are occurring one after another among high school students and other teenagers who abuse over-the-counter medicines such as cold medicines. In some cases, elementary school students overdose on over-the-counter drugs at school and are rushed to the hospital. It is said that there are many cases in which people fall into this situation because they are mentally driven into it, such as ``wanting to be freed from painful feelings.'' The government plans to tighten regulations on the sale of over-the-counter drugs in the near future, but it has been pointed out that there are other things that need to be done. Commentary member Masashi Ushida will provide a detailed explanation. (Video: 9 minutes 26 seconds)

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[Broadcasting provided simultaneously] Lifeline and local information from NHK Kanazawa

2024-01-24 13:55:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.

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Prime Minister Kishida plans to spend 150 billion yen to support earthquake-affected areas, House of Representatives Budget Committee

2024-01-24 13:52:00
Intensive deliberations were held in the House of Representatives Budget Committee regarding responses to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and in response to Constitutional Democratic Party Representative Izumi calling for raising the upper limit on support funds for households whose homes were damaged, Prime Minister Kishida The Minister expressed his intention to consider additional support depending on the actual situation. Furthermore, on the 26th, the government announced that it would decide to spend 150 billion yen from contingency funds in this year's budget to support the disaster-stricken areas.

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``Information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' in Shiga: 40cm of snowfall in 6 hours in Maibara

2024-01-24 13:43:00
Snow is intensifying in Shiga Prefecture, with heavy snowfall reaching 40 centimeters in the six hours until 1 p.m. in Asahi, Maibara City, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' at 1:04 p.m. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be cautious as there is an increasing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions due to heavy snowfall over a short period of time.

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Kanetsu Expressway Accident involving three vehicles, including a bus and a truck; about 10 people taken to hospital

2024-01-24 13:39:00
On the morning of the 24th, an accident involving three vehicles, including an express bus and a large truck, occurred on the Kanetsu Expressway inbound line in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture. According to police, about 10 people were taken to the hospital, all with what appeared to be minor injuries.

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Meishin Expressway near Sekigahara, Gifu Prefecture, multiple vehicles are stuck

2024-01-24 13:34:00
The Meishin Expressway is currently closed due to snow, making it difficult for vehicles to move around Sekigahara in Gifu Prefecture.

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Houses damaged by Noto Peninsula earthquake Snow removal work started in the morning in Itoigawa, Niigata

2024-01-24 13:32:00
As snow falls intermittently along the mountains in Niigata Prefecture, locals have been clearing snow from around their homes in the Kyogamine district of Itoigawa City, where many homes were damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. .

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Toyama Himi 15cm of snowfall in 24 hours, residents forced to shovel snow

2024-01-24 13:27:00
In Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed during the Noto Peninsula earthquake, residents were forced to shovel snow.

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Fukui Takahama Town is on high alert due to ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall''

2024-01-24 13:19:00
In Yamanaka, Takahama Town, Fukui Prefecture, 30 centimeters of snow was observed in the six hours up to noon on the 24th, and the Fukui Local Meteorological Observatory announced ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' at 12:23 pm on the 24th. This heavy snow is expected to continue until late on the night of the 24th, and the meteorological observatory has warned that there is an increasing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions due to short-term heavy snow in the southwestern part of the mountain, and has advised strict vigilance against heavy snow. I'm calling.

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Hitoshi Matsumoto Weekly Magazine Report Yoshimoto Kogyo “We are in the process of confirming the facts”

2024-01-24 13:15:00
Yoshimoto Kogyo has said that the testimony of a woman who claimed to have been sexually assaulted by Hitoshi Matsumoto of the comedy duo Downtown was published in some weekly magazines as an issue that should be dealt with seriously. He also announced that he is currently confirming the facts.

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[Ishikawa Prefecture water supply and bathing support] Implemented in 9 cities and towns including Wajima City (12:00 on the 24th)

2024-01-24 12:53:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to cause water outages in Ishikawa Prefecture. We are constantly updating the latest status of water supply support and Self-Defense Forces bathing support. *You can move to the items for each local government from the table of contents.

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Three elementary and junior high schools in Monzen-cho, Wajima will resume accepting children and students from the 24th

2024-01-24 12:47:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, all elementary and junior high schools in the city remained closed due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, but three elementary and junior high schools in Monzen Town resumed accepting children and students from the 24th. did.

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[Ishikawa traffic impact] Expressway, bus, railway, aviation (11:00 on the 24th)

2024-01-24 12:42:00
This is the impact of earthquakes and snow on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture. *You can move to the items for each local government from the table of contents.

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Snow mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side; "Information regarding significant heavy snowfall" in Fukui; warning

2024-01-24 12:27:00
Due to this winter's strongest cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, snow continues to fall mainly on the Japan Sea side of western and eastern Japan, and Fukui Prefecture has announced ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall.'' Snow is expected to continue falling in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through the 25th, so please be careful about the impact on traffic and stay in a safe place.

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Chiyoda Ward assembly member and former ward staff arrested for leaking information regarding bidding?

2024-01-24 12:14:00
A ward assembly member and a former employee of Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, were arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of violating the Official Collusion Prevention Act for leaking information to a contractor about bidding for renovation work at a municipal elementary school and kindergarten.

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The spring labor union has effectively started, and the focus is on maintaining the momentum of wage increases and completely overcoming deflation.

2024-01-24 12:11:00
A Labor-Management Forum was held on the 24th in which Keidanren and Rengo explained their wage increase policies, effectively marking the start of this year's spring labor movement. The focus is on whether we can maintain the momentum of wage increases and whether we can completely break out of deflation.

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Former Kabukicho host arrested for forcing female customers into prostitution, monitored by GPS

2024-01-24 12:10:00
An employee of a host club in Shinjuku's Kabukicho was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of extortion for forcing a female customer to wait for prostitution on the street in order to collect food and drink money. The employee is believed to have been monitoring the woman's location using a GPS app on her smartphone.

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Kanetsu Expressway Accident involving three vehicles, including a bus and a truck; about 10 people taken to hospital

2024-01-24 12:02:00
On the morning of the 24th, an accident involving three vehicles, including an express bus and a large truck, occurred on the Kanetsu Expressway inbound line in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture. According to police, about 10 people were taken to the hospital, all with what appeared to be minor injuries.

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Prime Minister Kishida plans to spend 150 billion yen to support earthquake-affected areas, House of Representatives Budget Committee

2024-01-24 11:58:00
Intensive deliberations were held in the House of Representatives Budget Committee regarding responses to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and in response to Constitutional Democratic Party Representative Izumi calling for raising the upper limit on support funds for households whose homes were damaged, Prime Minister Kishida The Minister expressed his intention to consider additional support depending on the actual situation. Furthermore, on the 26th, the government announced that it would decide to spend 150 billion yen from the contingency funds in this year's budget to support the disaster-stricken areas.

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Suzu day service business resumes acceptance; Ground Self-Defense Force doctors check physical condition

2024-01-24 11:58:00
A day service office in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has resumed accepting users for the first time in about three weeks.

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Couple's body abandoned case: Wallet and cell phone not found; maybe it was taken away?

2024-01-24 11:52:00
The bodies of a couple in their 50s were found under the floor of a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo.It has been learned that the couple's wallets and cell phones were not found inside the house, and the Metropolitan Police Department suspects that the bodies were taken to delay the discovery of the incident. I'm looking into it to see if it exists.

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[Ishikawa Prefecture water supply and bathing support] Implemented in 9 cities and towns including Wajima City (11:00 on the 24th)

2024-01-24 11:32:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to cause water outages in Ishikawa Prefecture. We are constantly updating the latest status of water supply support and Self-Defense Forces bathing support. *You can move to the items for each local government from the table of contents.

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This winter's coldest weather in Fukui: ``Information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' - warning

2024-01-24 11:24:00
Due to this winter's strongest cold air and winter-like atmospheric pressure distribution, snow continues to fall mainly on the Japan Sea side of western and eastern Japan, and Fukui Prefecture has announced ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall.'' Snow is expected to continue falling in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through the 25th, so please be careful about the impact on traffic and stay in a safe place.

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[Ishikawa Prefecture water supply and bathing support information] Implemented in 9 cities and towns including Wajima City (24th)

2024-01-24 11:13:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to cause water outages in Ishikawa Prefecture. We are constantly updating the latest status of water supply support and Self-Defense Forces bathing support. *You can move to the items for each local government from the table of contents.

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Fukui Prefecture receives "information regarding significant heavy snowfall", warning of large-scale traffic disruptions

2024-01-24 10:58:00
At 10:28 a.m. on the 24th, the Fukui Local Meteorological Observatory announced ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' for Shinjo, Mihama Town.

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Paraglider crashes in Sagami River, pilot in his 70s dies Kanagawa

2024-01-24 10:34:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a one-seater motor paraglider crashed into the Sagami River in Samukawa Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, and the pilot, a man in his 70s, died.

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[Snow traffic impact] Expressway, railway, air flight operation status (8:00 on the 24th)

2024-01-24 10:28:00
The snow has affected railways and roads across the country.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Expressway, bus, railway, aviation (8:00 on the 24th)

2024-01-24 10:25:00
This is the impact of earthquakes and snow on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture. *You can move to the items for each local government from the table of contents.

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Traffic violations involving electric scooters: 1,879 last month, more than quadrupling in six months

2024-01-24 09:56:00
With the enforcement of the revised Road Traffic Act, it became possible to ride electric scooters without a driver's license since July last year.The number of traffic violations committed by users of electric scooters increased to 1,879 last month, more than quadrupling in six months. The National Police Agency is urging people to comply with the rules, as they may lead to serious accidents.

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Kanetsu Expressway Expressway bus and truck collide, information on multiple injuries

2024-01-24 09:43:00
Just before 9 a.m. on the 24th, the police were informed that a collision occurred between a Niigata Kotsu express bus and a truck on the Kanetsu Expressway between Yuzawa Interchange and Tsuchidaru Parking Area in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture. Ta.

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Tokaido Shinkansen reduced speed between Nagoya and Kyoto due to snowfall

2024-01-24 09:09:00
According to JR Tokai, due to snowfall near Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, the Tokaido Shinkansen will operate at reduced speeds in some sections between Nagoya and Kyoto from the start. Additionally, work to check for snow on trains will be done at Shin-Osaka Station on the way down, and at Nagoya Station on the way up, so delays of up to 10 minutes are expected in transit through this section. JR Tokai urges people to check their website for the latest information, as delays may increase depending on future snow conditions.

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Man dies after slipping on icy road and being hit by trailer in Kitakyushu

2024-01-24 09:08:00
Around 3:30 a.m. on the 24th, a large trailer skidded on an icy road on a prefectural road in Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, and a man in the oncoming lane was hit and killed. Police are investigating the details of the accident.

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Impact of snow on air flights, railways and roads (8:00 on the 24th)

2024-01-24 09:04:00
The snow has affected railways and roads across the country.

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This winter's coldest air: Information on significant heavy snowfall in Fukui and Shiga. Be on guard.

2024-01-24 08:56:00
Due to the strongest cold air this winter and a winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern, snowfall is increasing mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of western and eastern Japan. The amount of snow falling has increased rapidly in Fukui and Shiga prefectures, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued ``weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' calling for caution against large-scale traffic disruptions. It is expected that snow will continue to fall in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, through the 25th, so please be careful of the impact on traffic and stay in a safe place.

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“Job questioning based on race or nationality” to sue government for compensation

2024-01-24 08:00:00
Three people from foreign countries will soon file a lawsuit seeking compensation from the government, claiming that they have been repeatedly questioned by police officers based on their race, skin color, nationality, etc., alleging that this constitutes discrimination and violates the Constitution. It turns out that the case will be filed in the Tokyo District Court. Job questioning based on race or nationality has become a problem overseas, and the illegality of such acts is likely to be debated domestically as well.

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This winter's coldest air: Information on significant heavy snowfall in Fukui and Shiga. Be on guard.

2024-01-24 07:49:00
Due to the strongest cold air this winter and a winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern, snowfall is increasing mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of western and eastern Japan. The amount of snow falling has increased rapidly in Fukui and Shiga prefectures, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued ``weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' calling for caution against large-scale traffic disruptions. It is expected that snow will continue to fall in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, through the 25th, so please be careful of the impact on traffic and stay in a safe place.

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Sanyo Shinkansen resumes operation

2024-01-24 07:39:00
The Sanyo Shinkansen had suspended operation on the outbound line between Hiroshima Station and Fukuoka Prefecture's Kokura Station due to equipment trouble at Asa Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture, but operations resumed at 7:11 a.m. .

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Tohoku/Hokuriku/Joetsu Shinkansen will operate almost normally from today's first departure.

2024-01-24 07:21:00
On the 23rd, operation of the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Joetsu Shinkansen trains was canceled for the entire day in some sections due to problems with overhead wires. According to JR East, the restoration work has been completed and, with some exceptions, trains are operating normally from the first train on the 24th.

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Impact of snow on air flights, railways and roads (5:00 on the 24th)

2024-01-24 07:07:00
The snow has affected railways and roads across the country.

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by large trailer that slipped in snow Kitakyushu

2024-01-24 07:06:00
According to the police, at around 3:30 a.m. on the 24th, there was an accident on a prefectural road in Igawa, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, when a large trailer that had slipped due to snow ran into the oncoming lane and hit a pedestrian, resulting in the pedestrian's death. Police are investigating the details of the accident.

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This winter's coldest air: Information on significant heavy snowfall in Fukui and Shiga. Be on guard.

2024-01-24 07:04:00
Due to the strongest cold air this winter and a winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern, snowfall is increasing mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of western and eastern Japan. The amount of snow falling has increased rapidly in Fukui and Shiga prefectures, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued ``weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' calling for caution against large-scale traffic disruptions. It is expected that snow will continue to fall in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, through the 25th, so please be careful of the impact on traffic and stay in a safe place.

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Sanyo Shinkansen Tokuyama-Kokura outbound line suspended due to equipment trouble

2024-01-24 06:58:00
Due to equipment trouble at Asa Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture, the Sanyo Shinkansen has suspended operation on the outbound line between Tokuyama Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Kokura Station in Fukuoka Prefecture. According to JR, operations are expected to resume around 8 a.m.

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The spring labor union has effectively started, and the focus is on maintaining the momentum of wage increases and completely overcoming deflation.

2024-01-24 06:43:00
This year's spring fighting will virtually start on the 24th. The focus is on whether the economy can maintain the momentum of last year, which saw the highest wage increase rate in 30 years, and whether it can lead to a complete breakaway from deflation.

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Shiga Prefecture and Fukui Prefecture are on high alert due to ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall''

2024-01-24 06:30:00
Just after 6 a.m. on the 24th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued "weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall" for Fukui and Shiga prefectures. In the six hours leading up to 6 a.m., 37 centimeters of snow was observed in Yogo, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, and 30 centimeters in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture. This heavy snow is expected to continue into the night of the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that heavy snowfall in the southeastern part of Fukui Prefecture and Hubei in Shiga Prefecture is at increased risk of large-scale traffic disruptions due to short periods of heavy snow. We urge you to be cautious.

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Tohoku/Hokuriku/Joetsu Shinkansen will operate almost normally from today's first departure.

2024-01-24 06:26:00
On the 23rd, operation of the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Joetsu Shinkansen trains was canceled for the entire day in some sections due to problems with overhead wires. According to JR East, the restoration work has been completed and, with some exceptions, trains are operating normally from the first train on the 24th.

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[Damage situation: 24th] 233 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, safety of 19 people unknown

2024-01-24 06:16:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 233 as of 2:00 pm on the 23rd, unchanged from the 22nd.

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Ishikawa Prefecture will set up a one-stop free consultation desk from the 24th

2024-01-24 06:06:00
Starting on the 24th, Ishikawa Prefecture set up a one-stop free consultation desk at the Ishikawa General Sports Center in Kanazawa City, so that those affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake can take advantage of public support systems. We have decided to accept consultations for people who have. We are also considering expanding the scope if necessary.

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Haneda Airport Accident No major damage to voice recorder data on both aircraft

2024-01-24 06:01:00
In a press conference on the 23rd, the National Transportation Safety Board announced that there was no major damage to the data recovered from the aircraft, including the voice recorder, and that they had already started analyzing the data recovered from the aircraft after a collision and a fiery accident occurred at Haneda Airport. .

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Tokaido Shinkansen reduced speed between Nagoya and Maibara due to snowfall

2024-01-24 05:44:00
According to JR Tokai, due to snowfall near Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, the Tokaido Shinkansen will operate at reduced speeds in some sections between Nagoya and Maibara from the start of the train. Additionally, work to check for snow on trains will be done at Shin-Osaka Station on the way down, and at Nagoya Station on the way up, so delays of up to 10 minutes are expected in transit through this section. JR Tokai urges people to check their website for the latest information, as delays may increase depending on future snow conditions.

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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attend an exhibition of faithful reproductions of Shosoin treasures

2024-01-24 04:47:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress viewed an exhibition showcasing items that have been faithfully recreated to preserve Shosoin's treasures for future generations.

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Fukui Prefecture is on high alert due to ``information regarding significant heavy snowfall''

2024-01-24 04:06:00
At 3:51 a.m. on the 24th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced "information regarding significant heavy snowfall" for Fukui Prefecture. We are calling for extreme caution as there is an increasing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions due to heavy snowfall over a short period of time.

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JR Hokuriku Main Line limited express train temporarily suspended due to unusual noise and power outage Fukui

2024-01-24 00:44:00
On the night of the 23rd, a limited express train stopping at a station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line in Fukui Prefecture detected an abnormal noise and a power outage occurred, resulting in the temporary suspension of operation in some sections of the Hokuriku Main Line. JR West is investigating the cause of the power outage.

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