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Economic news(2021/08/23)


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Welcome party for IPC presidents and directors before the opening of the Paralympics in Tokyo

2021-08-23 23:37:00
Before the opening of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, a welcome party for IPC = International Paralympic Committee Chairman Parsons and directors was held on the night of the 23rd, with about 40 people including Prime Minister Suga and Chairman Hashimoto of the Organizing Committee attending hotels in Tokyo. It was opened in.

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Self-Defense Forces aircraft dispatched for evacuation of Afghan Japanese and foreign staff of the embassy

2021-08-23 23:05:00
As the situation in Afghanistan deteriorated, the Minister of Defense Kishi ordered transportation by SDF aircraft in order to evacuate the Japanese remaining in the field as well as the Afghan staff working at the embassy. This is the first time that a foreigner has been evacuated on a mission to transport Japanese nationals abroad based on the Self-Defense Forces Act.

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Self-Defense Forces aircraft dispatched for evacuation of Afghan Japanese and foreign staff of the embassy

2021-08-23 23:05:00
As the situation in Afghanistan deteriorated, the Minister of Defense Kishi ordered transportation by SDF aircraft in order to evacuate the Japanese remaining in the field as well as the Afghan staff working at the embassy. This is the first time that a foreigner has been evacuated on a mission to transport Japanese nationals abroad based on the Self-Defense Forces Act.

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"Seven Bank" system failure All payment delays resolved

2021-08-23 21:27:00
At "Seven Bank," which operates ATMs = automatic teller machines, mainly at convenience stores, a system failure occurred before dawn on the 23rd. The system has already been restored, but there was some delay in depositing money into the Seven Bank account.

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Summary of opinions before the deadline for the government's Okinawa Promotion Council Special Measures Law, etc.

2021-08-23 21:13:00
Before the Okinawa Promotion Special Measures Law expires at the end of this year, the government's Okinawa Promotion Council will verify the effects based on indicators when advancing future promotion measures, and make improvements according to the results. We have compiled a written opinion that includes what you need to do.

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Proposal of measures required of companies to recycle plastic waste Government

2021-08-23 21:04:00
In order to reduce plastic waste and promote recycling as a resource, the government has put together a plan for measures required of companies and local governments. In addition to obliging businesses that provide a large amount of 12 items such as spoons and straws that are distributed free of charge to review them, measures to strengthen the collection of plastic waste are included.

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Information on evacuation of elderly people, etc. to 2026 households in all or part of 5 districts of Saga City

2021-08-23 20:48:00
In Saga City, heavy rain will fall from dawn to dawn on the 24th, and the risk of sediment-related disasters may increase. We provided information on "evacuation of the elderly, etc." to 5,968 people in 2026 households in the mountainous areas of the Kuboizumi district. This is alert level 3 out of 5 heavy rain alert levels, and calls on elderly people and people with disabilities to start evacuating from dangerous places.

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Nagasaki Unzen City A father who finds one body at a landslide site

2021-08-23 20:31:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a new body was found at the site in Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture, where a landslide occurred due to the record heavy rain and three parents and children were involved. Police are confirming that he is a 67-year-old father who is missing.

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Self-Defense Forces aircraft dispatched for evacuation of Afghan Japanese and foreign staff of the embassy

2021-08-23 20:02:00
As the situation in Afghanistan deteriorated, the Minister of Defense Kishi ordered transportation by SDF aircraft in order to evacuate the Japanese remaining in the field as well as the Afghan staff working at the embassy. This is the first time that a foreigner has been evacuated on a mission to transport Japanese nationals abroad based on the Self-Defense Forces Act.

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Self-Defense Forces aircraft dispatched for evacuation of Afghan Japanese and foreign staff of the embassy

2021-08-23 20:02:00
As the situation in Afghanistan deteriorated, the Minister of Defense Kishi ordered transportation by SDF aircraft in order to evacuate the Japanese remaining in the field as well as the Afghan staff working at the embassy. This is the first time that a foreigner has been evacuated on a mission to transport Japanese nationals abroad based on the Self-Defense Forces Act.

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Proposal of measures required of companies to recycle plastic waste Government

2021-08-23 20:01:00
In order to reduce plastic waste and promote recycling as a resource, the government has put together a plan for measures required of companies and local governments. In addition to obliging businesses that provide a large amount of 12 items such as spoons and straws that are distributed free of charge to review them, measures to strengthen the collection of plastic waste are included.

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Illegal overtime work 37% of on-site inspections by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2021-08-23 19:52:00
Of the more than 24,000 business establishments nationwide that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare conducted an on-site survey last year, 37% were found to have illegal overtime work.

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Illegal overtime work 37% of on-site inspections by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2021-08-23 19:52:00
Of the more than 24,000 business establishments nationwide that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare conducted an on-site survey last year, 37% were found to have illegal overtime work.

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"Teacher license renewal system" Central Council for Education showing a summary of the current system abolition

2021-08-23 19:49:00
Regarding the "teacher license renewal system" that requires renewal of the teacher's license every 10 years, the subcommittee of the Central Council for Education = Central Council for Education said on the 23rd that "developmental elimination is appropriate" while the burden on teachers is an issue. As a summary plan to abolish the current system. In response to this, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita expressed his intention to amend the law at the ordinary Diet session next year.

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System failure at "Seven Bank" Delayed in part of deposit

2021-08-23 19:14:00
At "Seven Bank," which operates ATMs = automatic teller machines, mainly at convenience stores, a system failure occurred before dawn on the 23rd. The system has already been restored, but there are some delays in depositing money into the Seven Bank account, and the bank wants to complete the deposit process within the 23rd.

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Self-Defense Forces aircraft dispatched for evacuation of Afghan Japanese and foreign staff of the embassy

2021-08-23 19:03:00
As the situation in Afghanistan deteriorated, the Minister of Defense Kishi ordered transportation by SDF aircraft in order to evacuate the Japanese remaining in the field as well as the Afghan staff working at the embassy. This is the first time that a foreigner has been evacuated on a mission to transport Japanese nationals abroad based on the Self-Defense Forces Act.

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Self-Defense Forces aircraft dispatched for evacuation of Afghan Japanese and foreign staff of the embassy

2021-08-23 19:03:00
As the situation in Afghanistan deteriorated, the Minister of Defense Kishi ordered transportation by SDF aircraft in order to evacuate the Japanese remaining in the field as well as the Afghan staff working at the embassy. This is the first time that a foreigner has been evacuated on a mission to transport Japanese nationals abroad based on the Self-Defense Forces Act.

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JT heat-not-burn tobacco 1 box 30 yen price increase application From October 50 brands

2021-08-23 18:44:00
In line with the increase in tobacco tax in October, JT = Japan Tobacco has decided to raise the price of most brands of heat-not-burn tobacco by 30 yen per box.

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Actor Kazunaga Tsuji dies 77 years old Active in the stage and drama

2021-08-23 18:38:00
Kazunaga Tsuji, an actor who has been widely active in the stage and TV dramas, died of renal pelvis on the 18th of this month. I was 77 years old.

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Gas outage in more than 6000 units in Shinjuku Ward and Bunkyo Ward Restoration is expected on the 24th

2021-08-23 18:17:00
In Shinjuku-ku and Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, the gas supply has stopped for a total of more than 6,000 households due to the inflow of water and earth and sand into the gas pipes. According to Tokyo Gas, the restoration is expected to take place on the 24th, which is affecting the region, such as the lack of gas and the closure of restaurants.

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Prime Minister Suga Election of Mayor of Yokohama "I want to humbly accept the very disappointing result"

2021-08-23 18:16:00
Regarding the Mayoral election in Yokohama, which was voted on the 22nd, Prime Minister Suga told reporters that he "would like to humbly accept it" as a very disappointing result. On the other hand, regarding the LDP presidential election, he said, "I talked about the idea that it is natural to run for the race when the time comes. There is no change in that way of thinking."

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Prime Minister Suga Election of Mayor of Yokohama "I want to humbly accept the very disappointing result"

2021-08-23 18:16:00
Regarding the Mayoral election in Yokohama, which was voted on the 22nd, Prime Minister Suga told reporters that he "would like to humbly accept it" as a very disappointing result. On the other hand, regarding the LDP presidential election, he said, "I talked about the idea that it is natural to run for the race when the time comes. There is no change in that way of thinking."

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To call attention to a huge earthquake in the Kuril Trench and Japan Trench M7 class earthquakes

2021-08-23 18:14:00
When a magnitude 7 class earthquake, which is smaller than the largest scale, occurs in the "Kuril Trench" and "Japan Trench" offshore from Hokkaido to Iwate Prefecture, where a huge earthquake of the Great East Japan Earthquake class and a tsunami are said to be imminent. , We have decided to proceed with the study in the direction of calling attention to the huge earthquake.

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To call attention to a huge earthquake in the Kuril Trench and Japan Trench M7 class earthquakes

2021-08-23 18:14:00
When a magnitude 7 class earthquake, which is smaller than the largest scale, occurs in the "Kuril Trench" and "Japan Trench" offshore from Hokkaido to Iwate Prefecture, where a huge earthquake of the Great East Japan Earthquake class and a tsunami are said to be imminent. , We have decided to proceed with the study in the direction of calling attention to the huge earthquake.

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Announced dispatch of Self-Defense Forces aircraft to Afghanistan Chief Cabinet Secretary for evacuation of Japanese nationals

2021-08-23 18:10:00
In response to the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato dispatched SDF aircraft to the site at a press conference in order to quickly and safely evacuate local Japanese who wish to leave the country, and will start transportation activities as soon as adjustments are made. I made it clear.

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Announced dispatch of Self-Defense Forces aircraft to Afghanistan Chief Cabinet Secretary for evacuation of Japanese nationals

2021-08-23 18:10:00
In response to the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato dispatched SDF aircraft to the site at a press conference in order to quickly and safely evacuate local Japanese who wish to leave the country, and will start transportation activities as soon as adjustments are made. I made it clear.

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Mizuho Bank Tokyo, Osaka, etc. 130 ATMs Trouble that can not be used temporarily

2021-08-23 17:52:00
On the 23rd, Mizuho Bank, which has been suffering from a series of system failures, had a problem that it was temporarily impossible to withdraw cash at some ATMs. The bank says that this trouble was not a system failure but has already been recovered.

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Mizuho Bank Tokyo, Osaka, etc. 130 ATMs Trouble that can not be used temporarily

2021-08-23 17:52:00
On the 23rd, Mizuho Bank, which has been suffering from a series of system failures, had a problem that it was temporarily impossible to withdraw cash at some ATMs. The bank says that this trouble was not a system failure but has already been recovered.

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Mitsubishi Electric Kagawa factory also stopped "ISO9001" certification due to fraudulent inspection

2021-08-23 17:26:00
Mitsubishi Electric, which has been suffering from a series of fraudulent inspections of air conditioners for railways, announced last week that the international certification of quality control was suspended for its factory in Kagawa Prefecture, which announced that there was a new fraud. This is the second time that this certification has been suspended due to a series of fraudulent inspections.

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Japan's first railway embankment "Takanawa embankment ruins" "Symbolizing civilization" at national historic sites

2021-08-23 17:14:00
The "Takanawa Embankment Site" in Tokyo, which was built to lay the first railway track in Japan, has been newly designated as a national historic site as an important remains symbolizing the civilization of the Meiji era.

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Japan's first railway embankment "Takanawa embankment ruins" "Symbolizing civilization" at national historic sites

2021-08-23 17:14:00
The "Takanawa Embankment Site" in Tokyo, which was built to lay the first railway track in Japan, has been newly designated as a national historic site as an important remains symbolizing the civilization of the Meiji era.

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"There is no tiny human being" Communicating the importance of life from the words of children

2021-08-23 16:46:00
As children's suicides tend to increase at the end of summer vacation, a message exhibition that conveys the importance of life has begun in Tokyo from photographs and words of deceased children.

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Mayor of Nagoya Kawamura A handwritten apology to city officials for the "medal bite" problem

2021-08-23 16:35:00
Mayor Kawamura of Nagoya City wrote a handwritten apology to the city officials on the 23rd, saying that he caused trouble to the staff who responded to criticism calls etc. due to the problem of biting the gold medal of the softball player who played an active part in the Tokyo Olympics. Was issued.

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Mayor of Nagoya Kawamura A handwritten apology to city officials for the "medal bite" problem

2021-08-23 16:35:00
Mayor Kawamura of Nagoya City wrote a handwritten apology to the city officials on the 23rd, saying that he caused trouble to the staff who responded to criticism calls etc. due to the problem of biting the gold medal of the softball player who played an active part in the Tokyo Olympics. Was issued.

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Vaccine priority vaccination for pregnant women in Hadano and Isehara, Kanagawa

2021-08-23 16:21:00
Hadano City and Isehara City in Kanagawa Prefecture will start vaccination with priority for pregnant women so that they can give birth with peace of mind.

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Damage caused by record heavy rain Partial advance delivery of allocation tax to 7 new cities and towns

2021-08-23 16:13:00
Among the municipalities damaged by the record heavy rain from the 11th of this month, a part of the ordinary allocation tax scheduled to be issued next month to a total of 7 cities and towns such as Nagasaki and Fukuoka prefectures It will be delivered in advance.

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In memory of those who died in "Siberian detention" immediately after the end of the war Tokyo

2021-08-23 16:01:00
Immediately after the end of the war, a ceremony was held in Tokyo to commemorate those who died in Siberia.

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Stock price temporarily rises by 500 yen or more and falls

2021-08-23 15:57:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 23rd of the week was almost entirely high, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 500 yen.

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Announced dispatch of Self-Defense Forces aircraft to Afghanistan Chief Cabinet Secretary for evacuation of Japanese nationals

2021-08-23 14:55:00
In response to the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato dispatched SDF aircraft to the site at a press conference in order to quickly and safely evacuate local Japanese who wish to leave the country, and will start transportation activities as soon as adjustments are made. I made it clear.

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Announced dispatch of Self-Defense Forces aircraft to Afghanistan Chief Cabinet Secretary for evacuation of Japanese nationals

2021-08-23 14:55:00
In response to the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato dispatched SDF aircraft to the site at a press conference in order to quickly and safely evacuate local Japanese who wish to leave the country, and will start transportation activities as soon as adjustments are made. I made it clear.

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Evacuation from Afghanistan Ordered to be transported by SDF aircraft Defense Minister Kishi

2021-08-23 14:33:00
In response to the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan, Minister of Defense Kishi sent a transport by SDF aircraft to evacuate Japanese staff of international organizations and Afghan staff working at embassies at a related executive meeting that gathered the executives of the Self-Defense Forces of the Ministry of Defense. I ordered.

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Evacuation from Afghanistan Ordered to be transported by SDF aircraft Defense Minister Kishi

2021-08-23 14:33:00
In response to the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan, Minister of Defense Kishi sent a transport by SDF aircraft to evacuate Japanese staff of international organizations and Afghan staff working at embassies at a related executive meeting that gathered the executives of the Self-Defense Forces of the Ministry of Defense. I ordered.

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Prime Minister Suga Election of Mayor of Yokohama "I want to humbly accept the very disappointing result"

2021-08-23 14:29:00
Regarding the Mayoral election in Yokohama, which was voted on the 22nd, Prime Minister Suga told reporters that he "would like to humbly accept it" as a very disappointing result. On the other hand, regarding the LDP presidential election, he said, "I talked about the idea that it is natural to run for the race when the time comes. There is no change in that way of thinking."

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Prime Minister Suga Election of Mayor of Yokohama "I want to humbly accept the very disappointing result"

2021-08-23 14:29:00
Regarding the Mayoral election in Yokohama, which was voted on the 22nd, Prime Minister Suga told reporters that he "would like to humbly accept it" as a very disappointing result. On the other hand, regarding the LDP presidential election, he said, "I talked about the idea that it is natural to run for the race when the time comes. There is no change in that way of thinking."

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Mizuho Bank system failure To be disposed of together with a series of troubles Financial Services Agency

2021-08-23 14:20:00
Regarding Mizuho Bank's fifth system failure that occurred from 19th of this month, the Financial Services Agency requested Mizuho to make a detailed report by the end of this month, and took administrative sanctions together with a series of troubles so far. I am considering putting it out.

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Mizuho Bank system failure To be disposed of together with a series of troubles Financial Services Agency

2021-08-23 14:20:00
Regarding Mizuho Bank's fifth system failure that occurred from 19th of this month, the Financial Services Agency requested Mizuho to make a detailed report by the end of this month, and took administrative sanctions together with a series of troubles so far. I am considering putting it out.

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Nikkei Stock Average Temporarily rises by more than 500 yen Price falls Buy back mainly on stocks

2021-08-23 14:12:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 23rd of the week started to rise in the afternoon with more buy orders, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 500 yen.

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Announced dispatch of Self-Defense Forces aircraft to Afghanistan Chief Cabinet Secretary for evacuation of Japanese nationals

2021-08-23 14:10:00
In response to the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato dispatched SDF aircraft to the site at a press conference in order to quickly and safely evacuate local Japanese who wish to leave the country, and will start transportation activities as soon as adjustments are made. I made it clear.

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Announced dispatch of Self-Defense Forces aircraft to Afghanistan Chief Cabinet Secretary for evacuation of Japanese nationals

2021-08-23 14:10:00
In response to the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato dispatched SDF aircraft to the site at a press conference in order to quickly and safely evacuate local Japanese who wish to leave the country, and will start transportation activities as soon as adjustments are made. I made it clear.

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Prime Minister Suga to participate in G7 summit online conference on the situation in Afghanistan

2021-08-23 13:34:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato announced on the 24th that Prime Minister Suga will participate in an online conference by the leaders of the G7 = seven major countries on the situation in Afghanistan. I emphasized that it was very meaningful.

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Japan's first railway embankment "Takanawa embankment ruins" "Symbolizing civilization" at national historic sites

2021-08-23 13:15:00
The "Takanawa Embankment Site" in Tokyo, which was built to lay the first railway track in Japan, has been newly designated as a national historic site as an important remains symbolizing the civilization of the Meiji era.

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Japan's first railway embankment "Takanawa embankment ruins" "Symbolizing civilization" at national historic sites

2021-08-23 13:15:00
The "Takanawa Embankment Site" in Tokyo, which was built to lay the first railway track in Japan, has been newly designated as a national historic site as an important remains symbolizing the civilization of the Meiji era.

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JR Joban Line resumed operation

2021-08-23 12:57:00
The JR Joban Line had to suspend operation on the up and down lines between Matsudo Station and Abiko Station, which stopped at each station due to a malfunction of the signal at Kashiwa Station in Chiba Prefecture, but resumed operation at 0:17 pm.

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Stock price rises by 400 yen or more and falls

2021-08-23 12:55:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 23rd of the week, buy orders spread immediately after the start of the transaction, and the Nikkei Stock Average has risen by more than 400 yen.

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A boy who was swept away in the Tama River in Tokyo and was found downstream. Death confirmed

2021-08-23 12:53:00
The whereabouts of a 9-year-old boy who had come to play in the Tama River in Okutama Town, Tokyo on the 22nd was unknown, but on the morning of the 23rd, he was found about 2 kilometers downstream and was confirmed dead. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the detailed situation because the water level of the river was increasing at that time due to the influence of the rain last week.

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6500 households in Shinjuku Ward and Bunkyo Ward Gas supply stopped Is it water or earth and sand in the gas pipe?

2021-08-23 12:37:00
According to Tokyo Gas, as of 9:30 am on the 23rd, there are 6562 units in total in Shinjuku-ku and Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, and gas cannot be supplied.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan announces dispatch of SDF aircraft due to evacuation of Japanese from Afghanistan

2021-08-23 12:34:00
In response to the worsening situation in Afghanistan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato revealed at a press conference that he would dispatch SDF aircraft to the site and start transportation activities as soon as adjustments were made in order to quickly and safely evacuate local Japanese who wish to leave the country. Did.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan announces dispatch of SDF aircraft due to evacuation of Japanese from Afghanistan

2021-08-23 12:34:00
In response to the worsening situation in Afghanistan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato revealed at a press conference that he would dispatch SDF aircraft to the site and start transportation activities as soon as adjustments were made in order to quickly and safely evacuate local Japanese who wish to leave the country. Did.

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Stop at each station on the JR Joban Line Matsudo-Abiko Up and Down Line Continue to suspend driving

2021-08-23 12:24:00
Due to a malfunction of the signal inside Kashiwa Station, the JR Joban Line operates on the up and down lines between Shinagawa Station and Katsuta Station in Ibaraki Prefecture, and the rapid train runs on the up and down lines between Shinagawa Station and Toride Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. I had to put it off, but all of them resumed operation at 11:24 am. On the other hand, ▽ stations continue to suspend operation on the up and down lines between Matsudo Station and Abiko Station.

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Tsukuba Express resumed operation

2021-08-23 12:22:00
The Tsukuba Express, which connects Akihabara in Tokyo and Tsukuba City in Ibaraki Prefecture, was suspended on all lines due to the breakdown of radio and signal equipment caused by lightning strikes, but resumed operation at around 11:54 am.

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Prime Minister Suga Election of Mayor of Yokohama "I want to humbly accept the very disappointing result"

2021-08-23 12:18:00
Regarding the Mayoral election in Yokohama, which was voted on the 22nd, Prime Minister Suga told reporters that he "would like to humbly accept it" as a very disappointing result. On the other hand, regarding the LDP presidential election, he said, "I talked about the idea that it is natural to run for the race when the time comes. There is no change in that way of thinking."

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Prime Minister Suga Election of Mayor of Yokohama "I want to humbly accept the very disappointing result"

2021-08-23 12:18:00
Regarding the Mayoral election in Yokohama, which was voted on the 22nd, Prime Minister Suga told reporters that he "would like to humbly accept it" as a very disappointing result. On the other hand, regarding the LDP presidential election, he said, "I talked about the idea that it is natural to run for the race when the time comes. There is no change in that way of thinking."

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East-Northern Japan Atmospheric instability Be careful of sediment-related disasters and inundation tonight

2021-08-23 12:14:00
Due to the influence of fronts and moist air, the atmospheric conditions became unstable mainly in eastern Japan and northern Japan, and it seems that it rained about 100 mm per hour in Niigata prefecture at dawn on the 23rd, as well as in Chiba prefecture. It was a thunderstorm in Tokyo. It is necessary to pay close attention to sediment-related disasters, inundation of low land, and sudden flooding of rivers until the night of the 23rd.

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East-Northern Japan Atmospheric instability Be careful of sediment-related disasters and inundation tonight

2021-08-23 12:14:00
Due to the influence of fronts and moist air, the atmospheric conditions became unstable mainly in eastern Japan and northern Japan, and it seems that it rained about 100 mm per hour in Niigata prefecture at dawn on the 23rd, as well as in Chiba prefecture. It was a thunderstorm in Tokyo. It is necessary to pay close attention to sediment-related disasters, inundation of low land, and sudden flooding of rivers until the night of the 23rd.

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Stock price over 400 yen Rise and fall

2021-08-23 12:12:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 23rd of the week, buy orders spread immediately after the start of the transaction, and the Nikkei Stock Average has risen by more than 400 yen.

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Niigata Shibata City "evacuation order" cancellation

2021-08-23 11:37:00
Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, has lifted the "evacuation order" issued to 3,962 people in 1442 households at 11:00 am, saying that the risk of sediment-related disasters has decreased.

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US President Joe Biden “Consider extending military withdrawal deadline to Afghanistan”

2021-08-23 11:26:00
U.S. President Joe Biden said that about 28,000 Americans and collaborators in Afghanistan had evacuated in the past week or so, and that the situation is still unstable at the end of this month. He revealed that he is also considering extending the withdrawal deadline of the US military.

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Niigata Agano City "evacuation order" cancellation

2021-08-23 11:18:00
Agano City, Niigata Prefecture, canceled the "evacuation order" issued to 2,234 people in 912 households at 10:30 am, saying that the risk of sediment-related disasters was reduced.

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[Video] Heavy thunderstorm shot in Mihama Ward, Chiba

2021-08-23 11:15:00
This is a video taken from home by a woman living in Mihama Ward, Chiba City, around 9:30 am on the 23rd. You can see the loud thundering noise and the heavy rain hitting the roof of the house. The wind was also strong, the branches of the trees shook greatly, and the rain that fell on the roof was washed away by the wind.

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[Video] Heavy thunderstorm shot in Mihama Ward, Chiba

2021-08-23 11:15:00
This is a video taken from home by a woman living in Mihama Ward, Chiba City, around 9:30 am on the 23rd. You can see the loud thundering noise and the heavy rain hitting the roof of the house. The wind was also strong, the branches of the trees shook greatly, and the rain that fell on the roof was washed away by the wind.

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Nikkei Stock Average Over 400 Yen Rise and Decrease Stock Repurchase Movement

2021-08-23 11:06:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 23rd of the week, buy orders spread immediately after the start of the transaction, and the Nikkei Stock Average has risen by more than 400 yen. Since the Nikkei Stock Average hit its lowest price last weekend, there is a growing movement to buy back stocks that have fallen recently, such as those related to automobiles.

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Prime Minister Suga Election of Mayor of Yokohama "I want to humbly accept the very disappointing result"

2021-08-23 10:40:00
Regarding the Mayoral election in Yokohama, which was voted on the 22nd, Prime Minister Suga told reporters that he "would like to humbly accept it" as a very disappointing result. On the other hand, regarding the LDP presidential election, he said, "I talked about the idea that it is natural to run for the race when the time comes. There is no change in that way of thinking."

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Prime Minister Suga Election of Mayor of Yokohama "I want to humbly accept the very disappointing result"

2021-08-23 10:40:00
Regarding the Mayoral election in Yokohama, which was voted on the 22nd, Prime Minister Suga told reporters that he "would like to humbly accept it" as a very disappointing result. On the other hand, regarding the LDP presidential election, he said, "I talked about the idea that it is natural to run for the race when the time comes. There is no change in that way of thinking."

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Heavy rain damage in various parts of the United States At least 21 people died Approximately 20 people missing

2021-08-23 10:32:00
Heavy rains have hit many parts of the United States, and many homes have been flooded in southern Tennessee, killing at least 21 people and leaving about 20 missing.

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[Video] Heavy rain in Chuo-ku, Chiba Water spouts from a drainage ditch

2021-08-23 10:24:00
This video was taken around 9:30 am in Chuo-ku, Chiba. Water is spouting from the drain. Due to the cold air flowing into the sky, it is expected that the atmospheric instability will continue over a wide area from northern Japan to western Japan on the 23rd, and it will rain heavily with lightning, locally more than 50 mm per hour. It may rain very heavily. The Japan Meteorological Agency calls for caution against sediment-related disasters, low land inundation, and sudden flooding of rivers. You need to be careful about strong gusts such as lightning strikes and tornadoes, as well as "hail".

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Suspended operation on all Tsukuba Express lines Equipment failure due to lightning strike

2021-08-23 10:05:00
The Tsukuba Express, which connects Tokyo Akihabara and Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, has been suspended from operation on all lines from around 8:40 am due to the breakdown of radio and signal equipment at the depot due to the effects of lightning strikes.

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JR Joban Line operation suspension

2021-08-23 09:55:00
The JR Joban Line is the up and down line between Shinagawa Station and Katsuta Station in Ibaraki Prefecture to check the traffic lights, each station stops up and down between Ayase Station and Abiko Station, and the express train is between Shinagawa Station and Toride Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. The operation is suspended on the up and down lines between them.

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M7.1 earthquake in the South Atlantic No fear of tsunami to Japan

2021-08-23 08:11:00
According to the USGS = US Geological Survey, there was an earthquake whose epicenter was near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean after 6:30 am on the 23rd of Japan time. The depth of the epicenter is 14 km, and the magnitude indicating the magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be 7.1. NOAA = The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that there is no danger of a tsunami caused by this earthquake.

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M7.1 earthquake in the South Atlantic No fear of tsunami to Japan

2021-08-23 08:11:00
According to the USGS = US Geological Survey, there was an earthquake whose epicenter was near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean after 6:30 am on the 23rd of Japan time. The depth of the epicenter is 14 km, and the magnitude indicating the magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be 7.1. NOAA = The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that there is no danger of a tsunami caused by this earthquake.

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Tokyo Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony Rehearsal

2021-08-23 08:07:00
The opening ceremony was rehearsed at the National Stadium on the night of the 22nd, before the Tokyo Paralympics started on the 24th.

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Niigata Agano 632 households 1465 people instructed to evacuate

2021-08-23 07:54:00
Agano City, Niigata Prefecture, issued an "evacuation order" to 1,465 people in 632 households at 7:16 am, saying that heavy rain could cause a landslide disaster.

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Evacuation order for Akiha Ward, Niigata City 5982 households 15,624 people

2021-08-23 07:21:00
At 6:50 am, Niigata City issued an evacuation order to 15,842 households and 15,624 people in Akiha Ward. The "evacuation order" is information on alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Evacuation order for Akiha Ward, Niigata City 5982 households 15,624 people

2021-08-23 07:21:00
At 6:50 am, Niigata City issued an evacuation order to 15,842 households and 15,624 people in Akiha Ward. The "evacuation order" is information on alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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M7.0 earthquake in the South Atlantic No fear of tsunami

2021-08-23 07:12:00
According to the USGS = US Geological Survey, there was an earthquake whose epicenter was near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean after 6:30 am on the 23rd of Japan time. The depth of the epicenter is estimated to be 10 km, and the magnitude indicating the magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be 7.0. NOAA = The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that there is no danger of a tsunami caused by this earthquake so far.

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M7.0 earthquake in the South Atlantic No fear of tsunami

2021-08-23 07:12:00
According to the USGS = US Geological Survey, there was an earthquake whose epicenter was near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean after 6:30 am on the 23rd of Japan time. The depth of the epicenter is estimated to be 10 km, and the magnitude indicating the magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be 7.0. NOAA = The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that there is no danger of a tsunami caused by this earthquake so far.

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The highlight of the summer national high school baseball 23rd

2021-08-23 07:03:00
The final game of the second round will be held on the 23rd of the summer national high school baseball championship.

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Evacuation orders for parts of Kita Ward and Konan Ward, Niigata City A total of 5010 people from 1736 households

2021-08-23 07:01:00
In Niigata City, the water level of the Anno River has risen due to heavy rain, and the risk of flooding has increased significantly. Evacuation orders were issued to 5010 people in 1736 households.

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Evacuation orders for parts of Kita Ward and Konan Ward, Niigata City A total of 5010 people from 1736 households

2021-08-23 07:01:00
In Niigata City, the water level of the Anno River has risen due to heavy rain, and the risk of flooding has increased significantly. Evacuation orders were issued to 5010 people in 1736 households.

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Niigata Agano At the Kanedacho Observatory, which exceeds the flood risk level on the Anno River

2021-08-23 06:59:00
According to Niigata Prefecture, the Kanedacho Observatory on the Anno River, which flows through Agano City, exceeded the "flooding danger water level", which has a very high risk of flooding, by 6:20 am. Niigata Prefecture says that the risk of flooding is extremely high, and is calling for confirmation of evacuation information from local governments and taking appropriate actions.

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Niigata Agano At the Kanedacho Observatory, which exceeds the flood risk level on the Anno River

2021-08-23 06:59:00
According to Niigata Prefecture, the Kanedacho Observatory on the Anno River, which flows through Agano City, exceeded the "flooding danger water level", which has a very high risk of flooding, by 6:20 am. Niigata Prefecture says that the risk of flooding is extremely high, and is calling for confirmation of evacuation information from local governments and taking appropriate actions.

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Evacuation order to Shibata City, Niigata 1442 households 3962 people

2021-08-23 06:43:00
At 4:45 am, Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, issued an "evacuation order" to 3,962 people from 1442 households, including Tsukioka Onsen, saying that heavy rain could cause sediment-related disasters.

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Global toy makers also reduce plastic waste Environmentally friendly

2021-08-23 06:36:00
With the reduction of plastic waste becoming a major issue, toy makers around the world are making products using environmentally friendly materials one after another.

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Atmospheric instability in northern and western Japan Beware of heavy rains and landslides in Niigata

2021-08-23 06:30:00
Due to the influence of fronts and moist air, the atmospheric conditions became unstable in various parts of northern and western Japan, and it seems that heavy rain of about 100 mm was locally rained in Niigata prefecture. Was announced. Be wary of sediment-related disasters, inundation of low land, and sudden flooding of rivers.

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Atmospheric instability in northern and western Japan Beware of heavy rains and landslides in Niigata

2021-08-23 06:30:00
Due to the influence of fronts and moist air, the atmospheric conditions became unstable in various parts of northern and western Japan, and it seems that heavy rain of about 100 mm was locally rained in Niigata prefecture. Was announced. Be wary of sediment-related disasters, inundation of low land, and sudden flooding of rivers.

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Developed a document preparation support system necessary for utilizing EPA's SMEs JETRO

2021-08-23 06:07:00
Regarding the EPA = Economic Partnership Agreement between Japan and overseas, JETRO = Japan External Trade Organization has developed a system to support the necessary document preparation, saying that document preparation is complicated and cannot be utilized by SMEs.

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Review of single-seat constituencies in the House of Representatives

2021-08-23 05:10:00
The government council is in full swing to review the single-seat constituencies of the House of Representatives. Professor Emeritus Takeshi Sasaki of the University of Tokyo, who was the chairman of the study group that proposed the review method five years ago, expressed his hope for the realization of the review in accordance with the law.

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Is it inevitable that the defeat of the candidate for Prime Minister Suga's support will affect the administration?

2021-08-23 05:02:00
There is a view that the ruling party will inevitably have an impact on the administration of the government because the former chairman of the National Public Safety Commission, Hachiro Okonogi, who was supported by Prime Minister Kan in the Mayoral election of Yokohama, was destroyed. Within the Liberal Democratic Party, there are a series of voices calling for the presidential election to be held before the lower house election, and the movement over the presidential election is expected to become active.

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Is it inevitable that the defeat of the candidate for Prime Minister Suga's support will affect the administration?

2021-08-23 05:02:00
There is a view that the ruling party will inevitably have an impact on the administration of the government because the former chairman of the National Public Safety Commission, Hachiro Okonogi, who was supported by Prime Minister Kan in the Mayoral election of Yokohama, was destroyed. Within the Liberal Democratic Party, there are a series of voices calling for the presidential election to be held before the lower house election, and the movement over the presidential election is expected to become active.

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Expenses for U.S. Forces Japan stationed in Japan Continue to adjust the burden on the Japanese side from next year onwards

2021-08-23 04:59:00
The US and Japanese governments are continuing to adjust the burden on the Japanese side from next year on the cost of stationing US forces in Japan, but there is a gap between the two claims and it is expected that there will be some twists and turns before the settlement.

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Niigata New sediment-related disaster warning information for Tainai City and Sekikawa Village

2021-08-23 04:48:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency and Niigata Prefecture announced sediment-related disaster warning information to Tainai City and Sekikawa Village at 4:35 am.

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Movement of resistance to Afghanistan Taliban Governance is uncertain

2021-08-23 04:42:00
The Taliban, an armed group that seized power in Afghanistan, is in talks with senior officials of the collapsed administration to establish a new administration, but in the north, the movement to resist the Taliban has surfaced, and the Taliban's rule will be nationwide in the future. It is not possible to predict whether or not it will reach the Taliban.

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Niigata Agano Anno River exceeds the flood risk water level

2021-08-23 04:38:00
According to Niigata Prefecture, the Omuro Observatory on the Anno River, which flows through Agano City, exceeded the "flooding danger water level", which has a very high risk of flooding, by 4:00 am.

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Record heavy rain near Mikawa, Aga-cho, Niigata The danger of a disaster is approaching

2021-08-23 04:03:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of Mikawa, Aga Town, Niigata Prefecture, it is estimated that heavy rain of about 100 mm fell in one hour until 3:30 am according to radar analysis. As the danger of a disaster is imminent, the Japan Meteorological Agency has released "record short-time heavy rain information" to call for safety.

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Mr. Takeharu Yamanaka, recommended by the Mayor of Yokohama, was elected.

2021-08-23 02:31:00
The Yokohama Mayoral Election, in which eight people ran for the largest number ever, received about 180,000 votes from former National Public Safety Commission Chairman Hachiro Okonogi, who was recommended by the Constitutional Democratic Party and was supported by former Yokohama City University professor Takeharu Yamanaka and Prime Minister Kan. I won the first prize with a big difference.

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Mr. Takeharu Yamanaka, recommended by the Mayor of Yokohama, was elected.

2021-08-23 02:31:00
The Yokohama Mayoral Election, in which eight people ran for the largest number ever, received about 180,000 votes from former National Public Safety Commission Chairman Hachiro Okonogi, who was recommended by the Constitutional Democratic Party and was supported by former Yokohama City University professor Takeharu Yamanaka and Prime Minister Kan. I won the first prize with a big difference.

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