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Appointment of "Digital Supervisor" Joi Ito Government in the direction of seeing off

2021-08-18 23:33:00
The government has been coordinating the appointment of Mr. Joi Ito, who was the director of the research institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States, for the "digital supervisor" who is the top secretary of the Digital Agency, which will be launched next month. became.

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[Weather forecaster commentary] 19th The risk of disaster may increase sharply

2021-08-18 23:11:00
In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and continue to spend your time in a safe place. Kimiharu Saita, a weather forecaster, will explain the outlook for future rain. [Video 1 minute 53 seconds] (This video cannot be viewed on data broadcasting)

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 23:11:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and continue to stay in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 23:11:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and continue to stay in a safe place.

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Insufficient generic drugs Impact on patients such as increased burden and delay in acquisition

2021-08-18 23:08:00
As manufacturing problems continue to occur among generic drug manufacturers and supply suspensions continue for a wide range of types, the impact of increased burdens and delays in obtaining drugs on patients who use them has been seen. It was revealed in a survey conducted by the Pharmacist Association.

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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen "The only option is self-defense" Afghan situation

2021-08-18 22:43:00
In Taiwan, which faces the military pressure of China in the wake of the situation in Afghanistan, there are opinions that question the credibility of the United States, which is the biggest backing in the event of an emergency, and President Tsai Ing-wen is inside Taiwan. He emphasized the determination of unity and self-defense.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Infection with Lambda strains Without sending a survey list of close contacts

2021-08-18 22:39:00
Last month, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare sent a list of women who arrived at Haneda Airport from Peru and were confirmed to be infected with the mutant virus "Lambda strain" reported in South America to the local government. I found that it wasn't. The woman was involved in the Olympics, but did not send it to the Games Organizing Committee.

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Tokyo Nighttime crowds are only down 35% National downtown crowd data

2021-08-18 22:34:00
At an expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare held on the 18th, data on the number of people in major downtown areas nationwide up to the 15th of this month was presented. A subcommittee of the government has called for a 50% reduction in the number of people in Tokyo from before the declaration of emergency, but the number of people in Tokyo at night decreased by only about 35%.

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 22:06:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and continue to spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 22:06:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and continue to spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 21:04:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and continue to spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 21:04:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and continue to spend your time in a safe place.

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Electoral cooperation with the Democratic Party for the People Tamaki for the House of Representatives election

2021-08-18 20:45:00
Democratic Party for the People's Representative Tamaki is expected to conclude a memorandum of cooperation with the Constitutional Democratic Party for the House of Representatives election, saying that they have agreed on a consensus, such as unifying candidates in single-seat constituencies. It was revealed that it became.

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Electoral cooperation with the Democratic Party for the People Tamaki for the House of Representatives election

2021-08-18 20:45:00
Democratic Party for the People's Representative Tamaki is expected to conclude a memorandum of cooperation with the Constitutional Democratic Party for the House of Representatives election, saying that they have agreed on a consensus, such as unifying candidates in single-seat constituencies. It was revealed that it became.

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M7.1 earthquake in Vanuatu Islands, South Pacific No impact of tsunami on Japan

2021-08-18 20:32:00
According to a contact from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there was a major earthquake of magnitude 7.1 with the epicenter of the Vanuatu Islands in the South Seas at around 7:10 pm on the 18th of Japan time. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the tsunami will not affect Japan due to this earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced "Northwest Pacific Tsunami Information" to neighboring countries, saying that a tsunami may occur near the epicenter.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 20:19:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 20:19:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 20:08:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and continue to spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 20:08:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and continue to spend your time in a safe place.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 19:35:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 19:35:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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Receive questions from female newscasters

2021-08-18 19:13:00
On the 17th, a Taliban spokeswoman appeared on a program on Afghanistan's private television station "Toro News," and was broadcast to be interviewed by a female newscaster.

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 18:55:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to stay in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 18:55:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to stay in a safe place.

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Animator Masami Suda dies Many works such as "Fist of the North Star"

2021-08-18 18:41:00
Masami Suda, an animator who worked on many popular animations such as "Fist of the North Star" and "Science Ninja Team Gatchaman", died of cancer on the 1st of this month. I was 77 years old.

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Animator Masami Suda dies Many works such as "Fist of the North Star"

2021-08-18 18:41:00
Masami Suda, an animator who worked on many popular animations such as "Fist of the North Star" and "Science Ninja Team Gatchaman", died of cancer on the 1st of this month. I was 77 years old.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 18:24:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 18:24:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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Hokkaido Asahikawa Junior high school student died bullying investigation mother "truth revealed"

2021-08-18 18:22:00
In March, a junior high school girl was found dead in a park in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, and while an investigation was underway to see if there was any bullying in the background, her mother's memorandum was released and she said, "What happened? I want you to clarify. "

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Nagasaki Isahaya Bay Drainage Gate Closing Trial The National Side Refuses Settlement Talks

2021-08-18 18:21:00
In a trial in which the government and fishermen are fighting over the closure of the drainage gate of the embankment in the reclamation project in Isahaya Bay, Nagasaki Prefecture, the court urged a settlement through settlement talks, while the government side On the 18th, he expressed his unwillingness to respond, saying, "We cannot discuss with each other, leaving room for the gate to open."

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 18:18:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to stay in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Very heavy rain over 19 days May increase disaster risk

2021-08-18 18:18:00
Due to the stagnant front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. In the Chugoku region and Kyushu, it is expected that it will rain very heavily over the 19th, and even if the rain weakens, it will intensify again, and the risk of disaster may increase sharply. Please be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to stay in a safe place.

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Yen exchange rate falls slightly The dollar is bought due to the rise in long-term interest rates on the US

2021-08-18 18:07:00
On the 18th, the yen exchange rate fell slightly against the dollar in the Tokyo foreign exchange market.

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Debris flow in Okaya City, Nagano Did mud-like earth and sand flow to the house in a short time?

2021-08-18 18:01:00
A national survey found that a debris flow that killed three parents and children in a house in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture, seems to have caused fine muddy earth and sand to flow down from the slope of the mountain to the house in a short time.

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Yamanashi Fujiyoshida Toru Shingumi Former branch manager of deposit settlement 2 Judgment is 3 years in prison

2021-08-18 17:59:00
In a trial in which a former branch manager of the Tsuru Shinyo Kumiai, which has its head office in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, was accused of embezzling more than 28 million yen including time deposits of multiple customers, the Tokyo High Court of the second instance said, " He betrayed the trust of the customer and repeated embezzlement. ”He sentenced him to three years in prison, which is lighter than the first instance, considering that some of the damage was compensated.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 17:55:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 17:55:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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Olympic Boxing Kim Sena Irie Received a Blessing in Yonago City, Tottori

2021-08-18 17:53:00
Sena Irie, who won the gold medal in the women's featherweight boxing at the Tokyo Olympics, returned to her hometown of Yonago, Tottori Prefecture for the first time after the Games, and was blessed by locals at the airport.

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Summer national high school baseball postponed due to rain, rescheduled, final on 28th

2021-08-18 17:46:00
The Takano Ren = Japan High School Baseball Federation and others have reorganized the schedule for summer national high school baseball, which has been postponed due to the effects of rain, and returned the final, which was announced on the 29th of this month, to the 28th.

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More than 51,000 foreign tourists visiting Japan in July Increase at record low level at the Olympics

2021-08-18 17:44:00
The number of foreign tourists who visited Japan last month is estimated to be more than 51,000, which is an increase compared to the same period last year due to the influence of the Tokyo Olympics, but it is a significant decrease of 98.3% compared to adults. The record low level continues.

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Tokyo Disneyland Sea To continue, such as shortening business hours

2021-08-18 17:36:00
Oriental Land Co., Ltd., which operates Tokyo Disney Resort, announced that it will continue to shorten the business hours of its two theme parks in Chiba Prefecture until September 12, following the decision to extend the deadline for the state of emergency.

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Tokyo Disneyland Sea To continue, such as shortening business hours

2021-08-18 17:36:00
Oriental Land Co., Ltd., which operates Tokyo Disney Resort, announced that it will continue to shorten the business hours of its two theme parks in Chiba Prefecture until September 12, following the decision to extend the deadline for the state of emergency.

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Brother who assaulted his 6-year-old sister "Escalated violence from July"

2021-08-18 17:33:00
In Otsu City, a 17-year-old brother was arrested for assaulting and killing his 6-year-old sister. However, I found out by interviewing the investigators. The day before the violence began, the police are investigating the details of the fact that the younger sister was reported to the police at a convenience store trying to borrow money from a customer.

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Mr. Kenji Ogiwara, a gold medalist selected by the mayor of Nagano

2021-08-18 17:23:00
Kenji Ogiwara, an Olympic gold medalist and former member of the House of Councilors, has decided to run for the Mayor of Nagano election in October.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 17:18:00
Due to the stagnant front, it may rain very heavily over the 19th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. Even if the rain weakens, it may increase again and the risk of disaster may increase sharply, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 17:18:00
Due to the stagnant front, it may rain very heavily over the 19th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. Even if the rain weakens, it may increase again and the risk of disaster may increase sharply, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to spend your time in a safe place.

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Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, who transferred to Pirates, made his first start in No. 4 and doubled in two consecutive games.

2021-08-18 17:04:00
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo of the Major League Baseball Pirates started in 4th place against the Dodgers on the 17th and hit a double hit for the second consecutive game.

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Gasoline retail price remains high National average 1 liter 158.6 yen

2021-08-18 16:55:00
The retail price of regular gasoline this week was 158.6 yen per liter on average nationwide. The price of the 158 yen level has remained high for 6 consecutive weeks.

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Receive questions from female newscasters

2021-08-18 16:51:00
On the 17th, a Taliban spokeswoman appeared on a program on Afghanistan's private television station "Toro News," and was broadcast to be interviewed by a female newscaster.

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[Video] Nagasaki Unzen Rescue activities Continued landslide site

2021-08-18 16:11:00
This is a video taken by the Self-Defense Forces on the morning of the 18th at the site of a landslide in Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Along with a large amount of earth and sand, you can see how the trees that were swept away and broke from near the root are folded over. Behind it, you can see the roof of the house, which seems to have been washed away by a landslide. Rescue personnel of the Self-Defense Forces use shovels to manually remove the sediment, but it can be seen that the sediment containing a large amount of water is gaining weight.

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[Video] Nagasaki Unzen Rescue activities Continued landslide site

2021-08-18 16:11:00
This is a video taken by the Self-Defense Forces on the morning of the 18th at the site of a landslide in Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Along with a large amount of earth and sand, you can see how the trees that were swept away and broke from near the root are folded over. Behind it, you can see the roof of the house, which seems to have been washed away by a landslide. Rescue personnel of the Self-Defense Forces use shovels to manually remove the sediment, but it can be seen that the sediment containing a large amount of water is gaining weight.

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Approximately 200 fire ants found at Tokyo Aomi Wharf Ministry of the Environment promotes extermination

2021-08-18 16:04:00
About 200 fire ants with strong poison were found this month at Aomi Wharf in Koto-ku, Tokyo. Fire ants have been confirmed at Aomi Pier in May, and the Ministry of the Environment is proceeding with extermination.

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Stock price rises and moves to buy back after falling for 4 consecutive business days

2021-08-18 15:56:00
The stock price of the Tokyo stock market on the 18th has risen.

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Schoolchildren's evacuation ship "Tsushima Maru" sank in 1977 "War sacrifices many children"

2021-08-18 15:53:00
It has been 77 years since the Tsushima Maru, a schoolchildren's evacuation ship carrying children who evacuated from Okinawa to Kyushu during the Pacific War, was sunk by the US military. A memorial service was held in Naha City on the 18th with the attendance of survivors.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 15:52:00
Due to the stagnant front, it may rain very heavily over the 19th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. The risk of disasters may increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to stay in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 15:52:00
Due to the stagnant front, it may rain very heavily over the 19th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. The risk of disasters may increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to stay in a safe place.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 15:45:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 15:45:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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Animator Masami Suda dies Many works such as "Fist of the North Star"

2021-08-18 15:00:00
Masami Suda, an animator who worked on many popular animations such as "Fist of the North Star" and "Science Ninja Team Gatchaman", died at home on the 1st of this month. I was 77 years old.

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Animator Masami Suda dies Many works such as "Fist of the North Star"

2021-08-18 15:00:00
Masami Suda, an animator who worked on many popular animations such as "Fist of the North Star" and "Science Ninja Team Gatchaman", died at home on the 1st of this month. I was 77 years old.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 14:47:00
Due to the stagnant front, it may rain very heavily over the 19th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. The risk of disasters may increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to stay in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 14:47:00
Due to the stagnant front, it may rain very heavily over the 19th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. The risk of disasters may increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to stay in a safe place.

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Heavy rain damage 8 people dead 3 people missing 12 people injured (as of 11:30 on the 18th)

2021-08-18 14:27:00
When NHK summarized the human damage that seems to be caused by this heavy rain at 11:30 am, 8 people were killed, 3 people were missing, and 12 people were injured.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 14:24:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 14:24:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary “Releasing the declaration is a comprehensive decision such as vaccination”

2021-08-18 14:19:00
Regarding the cancellation of the state of emergency, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato will comprehensively judge the progress of vaccination and the status of strengthening the medical care provision system, and will use it as an index to evaluate the infection status. He expressed his intention to consider the review based on the discussions of experts.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary “Releasing the declaration is a comprehensive decision such as vaccination”

2021-08-18 14:19:00
Regarding the cancellation of the state of emergency, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato will comprehensively judge the progress of vaccination and the status of strengthening the medical care provision system, and will use it as an index to evaluate the infection status. He expressed his intention to consider the review based on the discussions of experts.

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Gust damage More than 30 buildings, including broken pillars at the shrine worship hall Gifu Yaotsu Town

2021-08-18 14:18:00
On the afternoon of the 17th, a gust of wind occurred in Yaotsu Town, Gifu Prefecture, and when the town investigated, damage such as roofs being blown off in more than 30 houses was confirmed so far.

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Owner Commercial Code Trial Former Chairman of Japan Life “I think and execute”

2021-08-18 14:15:00
Former Chairman Takayoshi Yamaguchi, who has been accused of fraud in a case involving the bankruptcy of "Japan Life," which raised a large amount of money under the owner's commercial law of magnetic therapy equipment, became a public witness for the first time after his arrest. He showed up at the venue and testified that he "thought and carried out everything" for business planning.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 13:30:00
Due to the stagnant front, it may rain very heavily over the 19th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. The risk of disasters may increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to stay in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 13:30:00
Due to the stagnant front, it may rain very heavily over the 19th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. The risk of disasters may increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and river floods, and continue to stay in a safe place.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 13:24:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 13:24:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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A landslide in Unzen City, Nagasaki The body found was confirmed to be a 32-year-old daughter

2021-08-18 13:20:00
At a site in Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture, where a woman in her 50s died in a landslide caused by heavy rain, one found dead on the 17th was identified as a missing 32-year-old daughter. Police and fire departments continue to search for a woman's husband whose whereabouts are still unknown.

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“Due to lack of vaccine, Tokyo Metropolitan Government makes adjustments due to delay in vaccination plan” Mayors' Association

2021-08-18 13:07:00
The mayor's association, which is made in the city of Tama area in Tokyo, made an urgent request to the city, saying that "the vaccination plan has been significantly delayed due to insufficient vaccine supply, etc." We requested that the city adjust the supply amount appropriately so that there would be no big difference in vaccination.

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“Due to lack of vaccine, Tokyo Metropolitan Government makes adjustments due to delay in vaccination plan” Mayors' Association

2021-08-18 13:07:00
The mayor's association, which is made in the city of Tama area in Tokyo, made an urgent request to the city, saying that "the vaccination plan has been significantly delayed due to insufficient vaccine supply, etc." We requested that the city adjust the supply amount appropriately so that there would be no big difference in vaccination.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 12:58:00
Due to the stationary front, it may rain very heavily over the 18th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. There is a risk that the risk of a disaster will increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and flooding of rivers, and spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 12:58:00
Due to the stationary front, it may rain very heavily over the 18th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. There is a risk that the risk of a disaster will increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and flooding of rivers, and spend your time in a safe place.

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Tochigi Gunma Saitama "3 prefecture border" plate disappears Investigated on suspicion of theft

2021-08-18 12:27:00
It was discovered that the Shinchu plate on the border between Tochigi, Gunma, and Saitama prefectures had disappeared, and police began an investigation on the suspicion that it had been stolen.

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Tochigi Gunma Saitama "3 prefecture border" plate disappears Investigated on suspicion of theft

2021-08-18 12:27:00
It was discovered that the Shinchu plate on the border between Tochigi, Gunma, and Saitama prefectures had disappeared, and police began an investigation on the suspicion that it had been stolen.

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Governor Ibaraki Oikawa "Declaration I wanted you to issue it a little earlier"

2021-08-18 12:25:00
Regarding the addition of Ibaraki Prefecture to the target area of ​​the state of emergency, Governor Oikawa of Ibaraki Prefecture said, "I wanted you to make a declaration at a slightly earlier timing." I want to suppress this, "he called for strengthening infection control measures.

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Governor Ibaraki Oikawa "Declaration I wanted you to issue it a little earlier"

2021-08-18 12:25:00
Regarding the addition of Ibaraki Prefecture to the target area of ​​the state of emergency, Governor Oikawa of Ibaraki Prefecture said, "I wanted you to make a declaration at a slightly earlier timing." I want to suppress this, "he called for strengthening infection control measures.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 12:24:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 12:24:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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Machine orders in June decreased for the first time in 4 months, but keynote judgment remains unchanged

2021-08-18 12:19:00
A major machine maker that shows the future of corporate capital investment Orders received in June fell 1.5% from the previous month, falling for the first time in four months. However, the Cabinet Office has left the keynote judgment of machine orders unchanged, with "there is a movement to pick up" based on the trends of the past few months.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 12:15:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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[Time series summary] Heavy rain damage and impact The situation in each area is (18th)

2021-08-18 12:15:00
Due to the stagnant fronts, it is raining intermittently in various places. In western and eastern Japan, where heavy rains have occurred so far, a large amount of water is still accumulated in the soil, so the risk of disasters such as sediment-related disasters and river flooding is rapidly increasing with less rain than usual and in a short time. It may increase. We will tell you about the damage situation and impact of each place in chronological order.

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Stock price rises 4 business days in a row and falls to buy back stocks

2021-08-18 12:11:00
The stock price of the Tokyo stock market on the 18th is rising.

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High-ranking U.S. government official “Monitoring Taliban attitudes such as basic human rights”

2021-08-18 11:57:00
A senior U.S. government official said, "We will take the time to monitor whether they intend to protect basic human rights," as the Taliban, an armed group in Afghanistan, showed respect for women's rights. "We will continue to do so," he said, carefully assessing whether or not he would take radical policies.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 11:55:00
Due to the stationary front, there is a risk of extremely heavy rain over the 19th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. There is a risk that the risk of a disaster will increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and flooding of rivers, and spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 11:55:00
Due to the stationary front, there is a risk of extremely heavy rain over the 19th in western Japan and the Tokai region. In Kyushu, it has been a record heavy rainfall in the past week, with more than half of the annual rainfall. There is a risk that the risk of a disaster will increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and flooding of rivers, and spend your time in a safe place.

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Shogi Souta Fujii Double crown The venue was changed due to heavy rain, and the defense battle "Throne Battle" 4th station

2021-08-18 11:29:00
The 4th station of the 7th game of the "Throne Battle", which is the second defense battle for Shogi Souta Fujii, has begun. Due to heavy rain, the venue was changed from Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture to "Kansai Shogi Kaikan" in Osaka.

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Shogi Souta Fujii Double crown The venue was changed due to heavy rain, and the defense battle "Throne Battle" 4th station

2021-08-18 11:29:00
The 4th station of the 7th game of the "Throne Battle", which is the second defense battle for Shogi Souta Fujii, has begun. Due to heavy rain, the venue was changed from Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture to "Kansai Shogi Kaikan" in Osaka.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 11:16:00
Due to the influence of the stationary front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. There is a risk that the risk of a disaster will increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and flooding of rivers, and spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 11:16:00
Due to the influence of the stationary front, Kyushu has experienced record heavy rainfall in various parts of western and eastern Japan, with more than half of the annual rainfall in the past week. There is a risk that the risk of a disaster will increase sharply with less rain than usual, so be very careful about sediment-related disasters and flooding of rivers, and spend your time in a safe place.

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Japan's exports in July increased 37% from last year, the second highest level in July

2021-08-18 11:13:00
Japan's exports in July increased 37% from the same month last year, marking the fifth straight month of increase. This is due to the growth in automobile exports to the United States, which is the second highest level in July.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama Hongo River falls below flood risk level

2021-08-18 10:47:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Hongo River, which flows through Fukuyama City, exceeded the "flooding danger water level" at the Imazu Observatory, but fell below the "flooding danger water level" at 10:10 am.

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Hiroshima Onomichi Fujii River falls below flood risk level

2021-08-18 10:15:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Fujii River flowing through Onomichi City exceeded the "Flood Dangerous Water Level" at the Yanai Bridge Observatory, but fell below the "Flood Dangerous Water Level" at 9:50 am.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 10:09:00
Due to the stationary front, it is raining very heavily intermittently in western and eastern Japan. In Kyushu, it is a record heavy rainfall in various places such as more than half of the annual rainfall in one week, and strict caution is required for sediment-related disasters and river flooding. If it rains more heavily, the risk of disaster may increase sharply, so please spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation Risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places with heavy rain

2021-08-18 10:09:00
Due to the stationary front, it is raining very heavily intermittently in western and eastern Japan. In Kyushu, it is a record heavy rainfall in various places such as more than half of the annual rainfall in one week, and strict caution is required for sediment-related disasters and river flooding. If it rains more heavily, the risk of disaster may increase sharply, so please spend your time in a safe place.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama City Hongo River reaches flood risk level

2021-08-18 09:40:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Habara River, which flows through Fukuyama City, is the Matsunaga Observatory, and the Hongo River is the Imazu Observatory. After that, the Habara River fell below the "flooding danger water level" at 9:20 am.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama City Hongo River reaches flood risk level

2021-08-18 09:40:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Habara River, which flows through Fukuyama City, is the Matsunaga Observatory, and the Hongo River is the Imazu Observatory. After that, the Habara River fell below the "flooding danger water level" at 9:20 am.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama Arichi River falls below flood risk level

2021-08-18 09:38:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Arichi River flowing through Fukuyama City exceeded the "flooding danger water level" at the Fukuda Observatory, but fell below 9 am on the 18th.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama Yoshinogawa is below the flood risk level

2021-08-18 09:36:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Yoshino River flowing through Fukuyama City exceeded the "Flood Dangerous Water Level" at the Managura Observatory, but fell below the "Flood Dangerous Water Level" at 9:10 am.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama Habara River falls below the flood risk level

2021-08-18 09:36:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Habara River, which flows through Fukuyama City, exceeded the "flooding danger water level" at the Matsunaga Observatory in the city, but fell below the "flooding danger water level" at 9:20 am on the 18th.

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Trade Statistics July Exports Increased 37% from Last Year Increased for 5 Consecutive Months

2021-08-18 09:34:00
According to trade statistics released by the Treasury, last month's exports increased 37% over the same month last year, rising for the fifth straight month.

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Corruption constitution such as Afghan army in the background of expansion of Taliban power

2021-08-18 09:12:00
It is believed that the Taliban's rapid expansion of power by conquering the capitals of each state was partly due to the decline in morale of security forces such as the military due to corruption.

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NY Stock Price Drops Over $ 500 At Temporary Interest in Private Consumption Momentum

2021-08-18 08:32:00
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on the New York stock market on the 17th fell sharply by more than $ 500 at one point as many stocks were ordered to sell due to concerns that consumer spending would weaken and the economic recovery would slow. ..

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The momentum of personal consumption in the US is weakening.

2021-08-18 08:30:00
Last month's retail sales in the United States fell 1.1% from the previous month, weakening the momentum of consumer spending, which has been expanding due to national cash benefits and other factors.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama City Arichi River reaches flood risk level

2021-08-18 08:26:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, at 8:00 am on the Arichi River flowing through Fukuyama City, the Fukuda Observatory exceeded the "flooding danger water level" where the risk of flooding is extremely high.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama City Arichi River reaches flood risk level

2021-08-18 08:26:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, at 8:00 am on the Arichi River flowing through Fukuyama City, the Fukuda Observatory exceeded the "flooding danger water level" where the risk of flooding is extremely high.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama City Yoshino River exceeds the flood risk water level

2021-08-18 08:15:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Yoshino River, which flows through Fukuyama City, exceeded the "flooding danger water level" at the Managura Observatory at 7:50 am, which has a very high risk of flooding.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama City Yoshino River exceeds the flood risk water level

2021-08-18 08:15:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Yoshino River, which flows through Fukuyama City, exceeded the "flooding danger water level" at the Managura Observatory at 7:50 am, which has a very high risk of flooding.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama City Habara River and Hongo River reach flood risk level

2021-08-18 07:57:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Habara River, which flows through Fukuyama City, is the Matsunaga Observatory, and the Hongo River is the Imazu Observatory.

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Hiroshima Fukuyama City Habara River and Hongo River reach flood risk level

2021-08-18 07:57:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Habara River, which flows through Fukuyama City, is the Matsunaga Observatory, and the Hongo River is the Imazu Observatory.

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Evacuation instructions to 489 households in Niino district, Anan town, Nagano and 666 households in Tenryu village

2021-08-18 07:49:00
Anan Town has issued an evacuation order to 1024 people in 489 households in the Niino area, saying that the risk of sediment-related disasters is increasing due to heavy rain. In addition, Tenryu Village issued evacuation orders to 1,184 people in 666 households throughout the village because information on sediment-related disaster warnings was issued due to heavy rain. Evacuation orders have been issued in nine municipalities including Anan Town and Tenryu Village in the prefecture. We are calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Front stagnation The risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places where heavy rains have occurred.

2021-08-18 07:38:00
Due to the stagnant front, it is raining intermittently, especially on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan. In Kyushu, it is a record heavy rainfall in various places, such as more than half of the annual rainfall in one week, and strict caution is required for sediment-related disasters and river flooding. If it rains more heavily, the risk of disaster may increase sharply, so please spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation The risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places where heavy rains have occurred.

2021-08-18 07:38:00
Due to the stagnant front, it is raining intermittently, especially on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan. In Kyushu, it is a record heavy rainfall in various places, such as more than half of the annual rainfall in one week, and strict caution is required for sediment-related disasters and river flooding. If it rains more heavily, the risk of disaster may increase sharply, so please spend your time in a safe place.

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Hiroshima Onomichi City Fujii River reaches flood risk level

2021-08-18 07:26:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Fujii River, which flows through Onomichi City, exceeded the "flooding danger water level" at the Yanai Bridge Observatory at 7:00 am, which has a very high risk of flooding.

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Front stagnation The risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places where heavy rains have occurred.

2021-08-18 07:07:00
Due to the stagnant front, it is raining intermittently, especially on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan. In Kyushu, it is a record heavy rainfall in various places, such as more than half of the annual rainfall in one week, and strict caution is required for sediment-related disasters and river flooding. If it rains more heavily, the risk of disaster may increase sharply, so please spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation The risk of disasters may increase sharply in various places where heavy rains have occurred.

2021-08-18 07:07:00
Due to the stagnant front, it is raining intermittently, especially on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan. In Kyushu, it is a record heavy rainfall in various places, such as more than half of the annual rainfall in one week, and strict caution is required for sediment-related disasters and river flooding. If it rains more heavily, the risk of disaster may increase sharply, so please spend your time in a safe place.

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Summer Koshien 3 games postponed to 19 due to rain Game postponement record high

2021-08-18 06:59:00
The summer national high school baseball championship held at Koshien Stadium was postponed on the 19th because the first and second rounds scheduled for the 18th, a total of three games, were canceled due to bad weather. The match was postponed on the sixth day of the tournament, the highest number ever.

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Evacuation order to 329 people from 122 households in Kamihisakata district, Iida city, Nagano

2021-08-18 06:51:00
At 6:30 am, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 329 people from 122 households in the special caution area for sediment-related disasters in the Kamihisakata area, saying that the risk of sediment-related disasters is increasing due to heavy rain. Of the five alert levels, alert level 4 information calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.

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Evacuation order to 329 people from 122 households in Kamihisakata district, Iida city, Nagano

2021-08-18 06:51:00
At 6:30 am, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 329 people from 122 households in the special caution area for sediment-related disasters in the Kamihisakata area, saying that the risk of sediment-related disasters is increasing due to heavy rain. Of the five alert levels, alert level 4 information calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.

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Due to heavy rain on the Kyushu Shinkansen, driving is suspended from Kumamoto Station to Kagoshima Chuo Station.

2021-08-18 06:49:00
Due to heavy rain, the Kyushu Shinkansen is not operating between Kumamoto Station and Kagoshima Chuo Station. Driving is normal between Hakata Station and Kumamoto Station.

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Due to heavy rain on the Kyushu Shinkansen, driving is suspended from Kumamoto Station to Kagoshima Chuo Station.

2021-08-18 06:49:00
Due to heavy rain, the Kyushu Shinkansen is not operating between Kumamoto Station and Kagoshima Chuo Station. Driving is normal between Hakata Station and Kumamoto Station.

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Elimination of preferential treatment for new contract acquisition of large-capacity plans of major mobile phone companies

2021-08-18 06:42:00
By last month, major mobile phone companies have abolished the current standard of paying a large amount of fees in favor of acquiring new contracts for large-capacity plans with higher charges over the evaluation system of retailers. While receiving administrative guidance from the Japan Fair Trade Commission, it will be interesting to see if this review will establish a selling method that takes into account the needs of users.

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Ehime Imabari City Omishima-cho Higai 161 households 318 people instructed to evacuate

2021-08-18 06:35:00
Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 318 people from 161 households in Omishima-cho Higai at 6:10 am, saying that heavy rain could cause a landslide disaster. The evacuation order is information that corresponds to alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and calls for evacuation from dangerous places and promptly ensuring safety.

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Ehime Imabari City Omishima-cho Higai 161 households 318 people instructed to evacuate

2021-08-18 06:35:00
Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 318 people from 161 households in Omishima-cho Higai at 6:10 am, saying that heavy rain could cause a landslide disaster. The evacuation order is information that corresponds to alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and calls for evacuation from dangerous places and promptly ensuring safety.

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Gunma Prefecture Requests for closure of restaurants offering alcohol and karaoke In a state of emergency

2021-08-18 06:27:00
Gunma Prefecture has decided to request the closure of restaurants that serve alcohol throughout the prefecture in response to the fact that it will be added to the target area of ​​the state of emergency from the 20th of this month.

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Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture Umeda River falls below flood risk level

2021-08-18 05:53:00
According to Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, the "Flood Dangerous Water Level" was exceeded at the Hamamichi Observatory on the Umeda River, which flows through the city, but it fell below the "Flood Dangerous Water Level" at 4:50 am.

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Front stagnation The risk of disasters may increase sharply, especially in western and eastern Japan

2021-08-18 05:20:00
Due to the stagnant front, it is raining intermittently, especially on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan. In Kyushu, there are record heavy rainfalls in various places, such as more than half of the annual rainfall in a week, and strict caution is required for sediment-related disasters and river flooding. If it rains heavily in the future, the risk of disaster may increase sharply, so please spend your time in a safe place.

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Front stagnation The risk of disasters may increase sharply, especially in western and eastern Japan

2021-08-18 05:20:00
Due to the stagnant front, it is raining intermittently, especially on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan. In Kyushu, there are record heavy rainfalls in various places, such as more than half of the annual rainfall in a week, and strict caution is required for sediment-related disasters and river flooding. If it rains heavily in the future, the risk of disaster may increase sharply, so please spend your time in a safe place.

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Dissolution of the House of Representatives, general election and election of the Liberal Democratic Party president

2021-08-18 05:12:00
With the deadline for declaring a state of emergency set to 12th next month, there is widespread view within the LDP that it may be difficult to dissolve the House of Representatives under the declaration. It is expected that you will be forced to make difficult decisions regarding the response to the situation while looking at the infection situation.

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Large saury fleet departs for fishing in the midst of serious unfishing Iwate Ofunato

2021-08-18 05:01:00
In Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, which boasts one of the largest catches in Japan, a large fleet of Pacific saury departed for this season's fishing on the 17th, as severe saury fishing has continued for the past few years.

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Umeda River, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, reaches flood risk level

2021-08-18 04:57:00
According to Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, at the Hamamichi Observatory on the Umeda River, which runs through the city, the "flooding danger water level" exceeded 3 meters and 70 centimeters at around 4:30 am. It means that the fire department is on the spot.

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Ibaraki Gunma Tochigi Declaration added to announce measures such as requesting restaurant closure

2021-08-18 04:53:00
In response to the fact that Ibaraki, Gunma, and Tochigi prefectures will be added to the target areas of the state of emergency from the 20th, we will request restaurants that offer alcohol and karaoke to close during the declaration period. We have announced the details of the measures to be taken.

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Tokyo “Medical emergency” Urgent measures are taken, but system construction is an issue

2021-08-18 04:14:00
The medical system in Tokyo is in a critical situation, with the number of seriously ill patients reaching a record high for eight consecutive days due to the rapid spread of infection. The city is taking urgent measures such as establishing an oxygen station as a "medical emergency", but the challenge is to build a system that can be effective quickly as the number of patients continues to increase.

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Tochigi Prefecture “Request for closure of restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages” in a state of emergency

2021-08-18 04:09:00
Tochigi Prefecture has decided to request a closure when serving alcoholic beverages at restaurants, etc., in response to being added to the target area of ​​the state of emergency from the 20th of this month.

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[Full text] Comments from the mother of a child who died left behind on the shuttle bus

2021-08-18 02:08:00
The mother of Fuyuo Kurakake (5), who died of heat stroke after being left behind in a shuttle bus at "Futaba Nursery School" in Nakama City, Fukuoka Prefecture on the 29th of last month, announced a comment on the 17th.

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[Full text] Comments from the mother of a child who died left behind on the shuttle bus

2021-08-18 02:08:00
The mother of Fuyuo Kurakake (5), who died of heat stroke after being left behind in a shuttle bus at "Futaba Nursery School" in Nakama City, Fukuoka Prefecture on the 29th of last month, announced a comment on the 17th.

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No tsunami with seismic intensity 4 in Shobara, Hiroshima

2021-08-18 01:45:00
At around 1:31 am on the 18th, there was an earthquake in Hiroshima prefecture that observed shaking with a seismic intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about the tsunami caused by this earthquake.

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Request to limit the number of visitors to stores that receive the extension of the Chiba Prefecture Declaration

2021-08-18 01:32:00
Chiba Prefecture has decided to request stores that sell new daily necessities to limit the number of visitors in response to the extension of the state of emergency declaration period by the 12th of next month. rice field. Governor Kumagai told the government that if the infection continues to spread, "I would like you to consider stronger measures such as closing large-scale customer attraction facilities."

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Tochigi Gunma Saitama "Three prefectures border" plate disappears Investigated on suspicion of theft

2021-08-18 01:28:00
It was discovered that the plates on the border between Tochigi, Gunma, and Saitama, which are also tourist spots, had disappeared, and police began an investigation on the suspicion of being stolen.

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Tochigi Gunma Saitama "Three prefectures border" plate disappears Investigated on suspicion of theft

2021-08-18 01:28:00
It was discovered that the plates on the border between Tochigi, Gunma, and Saitama, which are also tourist spots, had disappeared, and police began an investigation on the suspicion of being stolen.

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Telling high school students about the structure of the trial and the appeal of work at the "Old Story Court"

2021-08-18 01:23:00
An event was held in which active judges, prosecutors, and lawyers told high school students about the mechanics of the trial and how rewarding it was to get them to know the appeal of legal work.

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Prime Minister Suga "Securing the medical system is a prerequisite for canceling the state of emergency"

2021-08-18 01:20:00
Prime Minister Suga said at a press conference on the night of the 17th after deciding to expand the target area of ​​the emergency declaration, pointing out that the cause of the spread of infection is the highly infectious "Delta strain", and the medical system He emphasized that measures will be taken based on the three pillars of construction, infection control, and vaccination. He also said that by the end of this month, nearly half of all the people would be vaccinated twice, and that securing a medical care provision system would be a prerequisite for the cancellation of the declaration.

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Chairman Omi "Opinions on legal mechanisms that allow individual behavior restrictions"

2021-08-18 00:23:00
Shigeru Omi, chairman of the Advisory Committee on the Basic Response Policy, who attended the press conference of Prime Minister Suga, said that he would introduce a strong infection control mechanism such as lockdown. High-risk scenes and situations are the same as before, and it is possible to control to some extent if high-risk scenes can be thoroughly suppressed, such as eating and drinking with people who are not usually together or gathering with a large number of people. At this stage, I don't need to create a situation where the city is completely empty. " On top of that, "The dilemma facing Japan is that although there is a mechanism to limit businesses such as restaurants, there are cases where only request-based measures can be taken for citizens. Although there are legally difficult discussions. There is an opinion that we would like you to immediately consider the construction of a new legal system that enables individuals to avoid behaviors with a high risk of infection and the utilization of the current legal system. It was a meeting. " In addition, regarding the index used to determine whether to cancel the state of emergency that is currently being issued, "The number of newly infected people is of course an important factor, but as the vaccination rate is improving, the number of severely ill people and I think it is necessary to give more weight to indicators related to medical pressure, such as whether the number of hospitalized patients will increase. "

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