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Social News(2024/05/06)


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Yamagata Nanyo forest fire still not extinguished even after 3rd day of firefighting efforts

2024-05-06 21:09:00
Fire extinguishing efforts continued on the 6th, the third day since the forest fire occurred in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, but the fire could not be extinguished and continues to spread. Firefighters will continue to work on extinguishing the fire from the morning of the 7th.

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Accident involving a truck and two cars kills two people in Gunma Isesaki

2024-05-06 20:53:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, there was an accident involving one truck and two cars on a national highway in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, and according to the police and fire department, a total of five people, including a two-year-old boy, were transported, two of whom died. Did.

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Last day of long holidays, Shinkansen crowded with U-turn rush, occupancy rate reaching 160%

2024-05-06 19:17:00
On the 6th, the last day of the long weekend, public transportation and expressways are congested due to a rush of U-turns from people who have spent the day in their hometowns or resorts.

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Mountain forest fire in Nanyo City, Yamagata, unable to be extinguished even after 3rd day of firefighting efforts

2024-05-06 18:54:00
Fire extinguishing efforts continued on the 6th, the third day since the forest fire broke out in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, but the fire could not be extinguished and continues to spread. Firefighters will continue to work on extinguishing the fire from the morning of the 7th.

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Accident involving a truck and two cars kills two people in Gunma Isesaki

2024-05-06 18:51:00
According to the police, an accident involving one truck and two cars occurred on National Route 17 in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture just after 4 p.m. on the 6th, and multiple people were transported. It is said that he died at the hospital. Police are investigating the detailed circumstances of the accident.

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Ishikawa Noto Town Restaurant damaged by earthquake reopens, crowded during long holidays

2024-05-06 18:22:00
A restaurant at a botanical park in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been closed due to damage from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, reopened this month and was crowded with families during the long weekend.

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People who had evacuated to agricultural greenhouses move to meeting centers due to rising temperatures in Suzu

2024-05-06 18:21:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, agricultural greenhouses have been used as voluntary evacuation shelters, but as the temperature has recently risen and it has become hot, people who evacuated have been forced to move closer to home. moved to the meeting place.

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“Eat and Cheer” Event featuring curry restaurants in disaster-stricken areas Ishikawa Nonoichi

2024-05-06 16:24:00
An event was held in Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture on the 6th, bringing together curry shops from all over Japan, including Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and many people came to eat curry and support the disaster area. It was crowded.

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Entrance ceremony of Japan Aviation Academy affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake delayed by one month due to relocation

2024-05-06 16:22:00
The high school and university entrance ceremonies for Japan Aviation Academy in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, were held in Ome City, Tokyo, where the school has been relocated, about a month late.

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Fire in Tokyo's Izu Oshima "Ura Desert" almost extinguished

2024-05-06 15:15:00
A fire that broke out on the 5th at Ura Desert, a tourist attraction in Izu Oshima, Tokyo, was almost extinguished by the morning of the 6th. No one was injured in the fire, but more than 70 hectares of trees and grass were burnt and firefighters are investigating the cause.

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Planting seedlings of the specialty Noto watermelon in a field affected by the disaster Suzu Ishikawa

2024-05-06 15:11:00
Work has begun to plant seedlings of the specialty Noto watermelon in a field in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Hokkaido Lake Akan boat accident The man whose body was found was a 38-year-old office worker

2024-05-06 15:05:00
Police say the identity of the other man who went missing on a motorboat on May 3 at Lake Akan in Kushiro, Hokkaido, in which two men died, has not yet been identified. Announced as a company employee.

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Forest fire in Nanyo City, Yamagata continues to spread into third day as Self-Defense Force helicopters work to extinguish the fire

2024-05-06 12:49:00
The forest fire that broke out in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture on the 4th has not slowed down on the 6th, the third day, and firefighting efforts using helicopters and other equipment are continuing.

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Last day of long holiday, Shinkansen and air services are crowded due to U-turn rush

2024-05-06 12:40:00
On the 6th, the last day of the long weekend, Shinkansen and air services are crowded from the morning due to the rush of U-turns from people who have spent the day in their hometowns or resorts. According to JR companies, some Shinkansen trains will be crowded on the 6th, the last day of the holiday.

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On the last day of the long holiday, Narita Airport is at its peak for returning passengers, with 46,800 people expected to enter the country.

2024-05-06 12:06:00
On the 6th, the last day of the long holiday, Narita Airport is at its peak as people return home after spending their holidays overseas. Since the morning, many tourists were seen in the arrival lobby carrying souvenir bags.

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Last day of long holiday, Shinkansen and air services are crowded due to U-turn rush

2024-05-06 11:56:00
On the 6th, the last day of the long weekend, Shinkansen and air services are crowded from the morning due to the rush of U-turns from people who have spent the day in their hometowns or resorts. According to JR companies, some Shinkansen trains will be crowded on the 6th, the last day of the holiday.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare considers disclosing investment results for corporate pensions above a certain scale

2024-05-06 11:20:00
Regarding corporate pensions that are paid in addition to employees' pensions, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare compares the investment performance of corporate pensions over a certain size with those of other companies in order to increase profits more efficiently. We are currently considering making it public.

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Expressway situation in various places [live streaming]

2024-05-06 10:57:00
The last day of the long holidays. We are live streaming the status of expressways in various places. *Cannot be viewed via data broadcasting. Please view from "NHK NEWS WEB" and "NHK News/Disaster Prevention App".

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Forest fire in Nanyo City, Yamagata continues to spread into third day as Self-Defense Force helicopters work to extinguish the fire

2024-05-06 07:00:00
The forest fire that broke out in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture on the 4th has continued to spread on the 6th, the third day since the fire broke out, and helicopters have been working to extinguish the fire since the morning of the 6th. The city has issued evacuation orders for the two areas and called on residents to evacuate due to the risk of the fire spreading to nearby homes.

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Programming required for elementary, junior high and high school students Experience event for children in Yokohama

2024-05-06 02:18:00
During the long holidays, many children's events are being held all over the country, and in Yokohama, children experienced the currently popular programming and played with moving robots.

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