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Main news(2022/08/07)


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JR Utsunomiya Line JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line restarted operation

2022-08-07 23:14:00
Due to the accident, the JR Utsunomiya Line had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station, but resumed operation at 10:51 pm. In addition, due to the accident, the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line also suspended operation on the up and down lines in the section directly connected to the Utsunomiya Line north of Shinjuku Station, but has resumed operation.

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JR Utsunomiya Line and JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line partial operation suspension

2022-08-07 21:48:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line has been suspended from 9:17 pm on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station due to the accident resulting in injury or death. In addition, due to this accident, the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line has suspended operations on both the up and down lines in the section directly connected to the Utsunomiya Line north of Shinjuku Station. It is expected to resume operation at 10:30 p.m.

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Atami debris flow warning area to be lifted next summer City explains to residents

2022-08-07 21:17:00
Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture has decided to cancel the designation of the "warning area", which is basically prohibited to enter in the area affected by the debris flow that occurred in July last year, by the end of next summer, and explained to the residents on the 7th. Did.

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Three months until the US midterm elections, the view that the ruling party and the Democratic Party are expected to struggle is spreading

2022-08-07 20:46:00
It will be three months on the 8th of this month until the midterm elections, which will be the place of voter's referee against the Biden administration in the United States. Against the backdrop of record inflation, President Biden's approval rating is sluggish, and there is a growing view that the ruling party and the Democratic Party are expected to struggle.

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Nagano Prefecture gubernatorial election Incumbent Morikazu Abe is sure to be elected for the fourth time

2022-08-07 20:00:00
In the Nagano gubernatorial election, which was a battle between the incumbent and the three newcomers, the fourth election of the independent and incumbent Morikazu Abe (61) was assured.

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There is a risk of heavy rain in northern Japan tomorrow.

2022-08-07 19:02:00
Due to the influence of the front, there is a risk of localized heavy rain on the 8th in northern Japan. Furthermore, since the front will remain stationary after the 9th, there is a risk that the amount of rainfall will increase mainly in the Tohoku region, leading to heavy rainfall. Also, on the 8th, it is expected to be a hot day in western Japan and eastern Japan, so please continue to be cautious of heatstroke during restoration work in the affected areas.

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IAEA 'totally unacceptable' Russian shelling of Ukrainian nuclear power plant

2022-08-07 18:55:00
Europe's largest nuclear power plant was bombarded in Ukraine, where Russia invaded, and the IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency said that there was no damage to the reactor, but that it "endangered the safety of the nuclear power plant and is completely unacceptable." expressed great concern.

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Record drought in France severely impacting electricity supply, agricultural production

2022-08-07 18:31:00
While the heat wave continues in Europe, a record drought in France has forced some nuclear power plants to significantly reduce their output, causing serious impacts on power supply and agricultural production.

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Chinese military continues large-scale military exercises around Taiwan on 7th Concerns about normalization of military activities

2022-08-07 15:12:00
In response to the visit of US House Speaker Pelosi to Taiwan, the Chinese military conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan on the 7th. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on the 7th that the Chinese military conducted a "simulated attack drill against Taiwan's main island and Taiwanese ships at sea".

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North to eastern Japan: Possibility of localized extremely heavy rain late at night

2022-08-07 11:56:00
Due to the effects of cold and moist air, the atmospheric conditions from northern Japan to western Japan have become unstable, and rain clouds have developed locally in Tohoku and Kinki. In northern and eastern Japan, there is a risk of localized very heavy rain late at night on the 7th. There are places where the ground has loosened due to the rain so far, so please be careful of landslides and other disasters.

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Ukrainian fighting intensifies President Zelensky emphasizes resistance with US weapons

2022-08-07 11:40:00
In Ukraine, where Russia's military aggression continues, the fighting is becoming more intense in the eastern Donetsk province and other areas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized his willingness to use the weapons provided by the United States to fight back.

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Ratio of men taking childcare leave: 13.97% in the previous fiscal year, the highest ever, short of the target

2022-08-07 10:25:00
The rate of childcare leave taken by men working at companies was 13.97% last fiscal year, which was the highest with an increase of more than 1.3 percentage points from the previous fiscal year. is still open.

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No hits in first game of Shohei Ohtani double header, team loses come-from-behind

2022-08-07 08:22:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani made a full appearance as a designated hitter in the first game of a doubleheader against the Mariners on the 6th, but had no hits in four at bats.

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[Updated as needed] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on August 7)

2022-08-07 07:52:00
Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country. We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 7th (Japan time), including the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)

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Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine "Bonbori Festival" held Some of the things drawn by Taiga performers

2022-08-07 06:55:00
At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the "Bonbori Festival", which colors the summer night, started on the night of the 6th.

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Rain clouds locally developed in Kyushu Atmospheric instability in northern and eastern Japan

2022-08-07 06:34:00
Locally developed rain clouds are hanging over Kyushu due to the cold and moist air. Even in northern Japan and eastern Japan, the atmospheric conditions will become very unstable toward the late evening of the 7th, and there is a risk of localized very heavy rain. There are places where the ground has loosened due to the rain so far, so please be careful of landslides and other disasters.

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Golf Women's British Open Shibuno 2nd place in the 3rd round

2022-08-07 06:32:00
The women's golf overseas major "Women's British Open" was held in England on the 6th, and Hinako Shibuno, who came out of 7th place with a total of 4 under par, improved her score by 5 and moved up to 2nd place. Shibuno will go into the final round chasing her lead by five strokes, aiming for her second overseas major win since this tournament in 2019.

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China crosses ``median line'' across Taiwan Strait even after military exercises Concern over normalization

2022-08-07 06:12:00
In response to the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, the Chinese military will hold large-scale military exercises around Taiwan until the afternoon of the 7th. Concerns are growing that it will normalize military activities and intensify military pressure.

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Record-breaking heavy rain in Yamagata Iide Town Missing man searched around the scene on the 7th

2022-08-07 06:06:00
A man's car was found on the 6th, where a bridge collapsed and his whereabouts were unknown in Iide-cho, Yamagata Prefecture, which was hit by record heavy rain. So far, no clues have been found in or around the car leading to the man's whereabouts, and police and fire departments plan to continue searching around the scene on the 7th.

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Russia pushes for fait accompli in controlled areas Ukraine protests

2022-08-07 05:58:00
The Putin administration of Russia, which continues to invade Ukraine by force, dispatched top officials to the areas it claims to have taken control of, inspecting the areas, and expanding the use of Russian passports. Ukraine is protesting.

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