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Main news(2022/09/04)


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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Typhoon No. 11's future course rain and wind outlook

2022-09-04 21:11:00
Typhoon No. 11 will approach western Japan such as northern Kyushu on the 6th, and in addition to heavy rain, there is a risk of violent winds and storms. Depending on the course of the typhoon, the amount of rainfall may increase considerably, and the danger of disasters may increase due to violent winds and storms, so please prepare early. Kojiro Mukagasa, a weather forecaster, explains rain and wind conditions, warning points, and future typhoon tracks. [Video 1 minute 31 seconds] This video cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.

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Memorial performance for Kabuki actor Kichiemon Nakamura begins

2022-09-04 21:10:00
A memorial performance for Kichiemon Nakamura, a kabuki actor who passed away in November last year, began on the 4th at the Kabukiza Theater in Tokyo. .

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Prime Minister Kishida "State Funeral" "Carefully explained the significance of the implementation during the closing examination"

2022-09-04 20:36:00
Regarding former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral", Prime Minister Kishida repeatedly expressed his desire to carefully explain the significance of the implementation during the closing examination of the Diet. He also said he plans to put together additional measures against rising prices this week on the 9th.

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Typhoon No. 11 is approaching western Japan the day after tomorrow Beware of sediment disasters even in remote areas

2022-09-04 20:17:00
Due to the influence of the front and moist air, the atmospheric conditions are unstable mainly in western and eastern Japan, and rain clouds are developing in various places. is required. On the other hand, Typhoon No. 11 will approach western Japan such as northern Kyushu on the 6th, and in addition to heavy rain, there is a risk of violent winds and storms, so please prepare early.

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Eight years before Mt. Ontake eruption, bereaved families call attention to Mt. Asama

2022-09-04 18:59:00
September 27 marks eight years since the eruption of Mt. Ontake in Nagano Prefecture, the worst volcanic disaster since World War II. We have made an effort to warn people.

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Sanyo Shinkansen Hiroshima - Hakata Possibility of planned suspension from the first train the day after tomorrow

2022-09-04 18:55:00
JR West has announced that Typhoon No. 11 will affect the Sanyo Shinkansen, and that it may stop operating between Hiroshima and Hakata stations from the first train on Tuesday the 6th. Details will be announced as soon as they are decided. In addition, it is possible that the date and time and section where driving will be canceled may change depending on the course of the typhoon in the future, and we are calling for the latest information to be confirmed on the website.

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Ukrainian army strengthens offensive in the south Is it an aim to cut off the supply route of the Russian army?

2022-09-04 18:43:00
In response to Russia's military aggression, the Ukrainian army is strengthening its offensive, mainly in the southern part of the country, including the Kherson province. An American think tank analyzes that the purpose of the attack was to cut off the supply route of the Russian army and reduce its combat capability.

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Prime Minister Kishida damaged by record heavy rain in August Visited Murakami City, Niigata

2022-09-04 18:33:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, which was damaged by the record heavy rain in August, and inspected the site of the debris flow damage.

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Former Trump rallies in midterm election battleground states criticizes Biden administration

2022-09-04 15:13:00
With about two months until the midterm elections in the United States, former President Trump held a rally in eastern Pennsylvania, where a close race is expected, and said, ``The FBI = Federal Bureau of Investigation searched his home in Florida. To divert attention from the president's miserable track record," he strongly criticized the Biden administration.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on the 4th)

2022-09-04 14:53:00
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 in the situation in Ukraine on the 4th (Japan time), such as 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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Racehorse transport vehicle catches fire Horse evacuates to road Tohoku Expressway temporary closure

2022-09-04 13:16:00
A large vehicle transporting racehorses caught fire on the Tohoku Expressway in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, and the horses took refuge on the road. Due to this, the Tohoku Expressway was temporarily closed to traffic.

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Communication failure with Rakuten Mobile Difficult to make calls and data communication in some areas

2022-09-04 13:12:00
Rakuten Mobile announced that from 11:00 am on the 4th, it was difficult for some users to make calls and data communications on mobile phones. The company is proceeding with confirmation of the scope and cause of the impact and is working on restoration, commenting, "We deeply apologize for causing inconvenience to our customers."

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Typhoon No. 11 forecast for future rain and wind

2022-09-04 12:41:00
The large and strong Typhoon No. 11 continued northward while engulfing the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and on the morning of the 4th, Kumejima entered the storm area. The Japan Meteorological Observatory is urging caution against storms and high waves in the Sakishima Islands and Kumejima, and caution against landslides and flooding of low-lying land in the Sakishima Islands and the main island of Okinawa. Masato Funaki, a weather forecaster, explains rain and wind conditions, warning points, and future typhoon tracks. [Video 1 minute 20 seconds] This video cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.

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Off Himi, Toyama Investigation into relationship with unknown 2-year-old child

2022-09-04 12:09:00
According to the police and others, on the 4th, a body that seems to be a small child was found off the coast of Himi City in western Toyama Prefecture. In Takaoka City, which is next to Himi City, which is close to this sea area, a 2-year-old boy has been missing since the night of August 20. We are investigating the relationship because there was a big river that connects.

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Relationship with the former Unification Church Liberal Democratic Party announced policy this week Opposition pointed out that it was insufficient

2022-09-04 11:51:00
In NHK's "Sunday Debate" on the relationship between the former Unification Church and politics, the Liberal Democratic Party indicated its policy to publish the results of reports from Diet members belonging to the party within this week. He pointed out that the response was inadequate and that the party should be responsible for investigating it.

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Shohei Ohtani strikes out 400 career hits 100HR and 400K since Babe Ruth

2022-09-04 11:33:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani started the game against the Astros on the 3rd, and in the 3rd inning, struck out the opponent's 7th batter with a curveball, making it his 400th strikeout in the major leagues. Ohtani has hit 123 career home runs as a hitter, making him the second player in history to hit 100 career home runs and 400 strikeouts in the major leagues, after Babe Ruth, who is known as the "god of baseball." is. Ruth has hit 714 career homers, third all-time in Major League Baseball history, and has 488 strikeouts.

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Guide boat collides with breakwater off Kobe, 1 dead, 1 critically injured

2022-09-04 10:03:00
A boat to guide a large ship off the coast of Kobe collided with a breakwater, injuring five people on board, one of whom died and one was unconscious.

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Unstable atmospheric conditions in western and eastern Japan Locally heavy rain

2022-09-04 09:48:00
Due to the influence of the front and moist air, the atmospheric conditions continue to be unstable, mainly in western and eastern Japan, and rain clouds are developing in various places. The weather is likely to change suddenly on the 4th, and there is a risk of severe thunderstorms.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Typhoon No. 11

2022-09-04 08:41:00
The large and strong Typhoon No. 11 continues northward while engulfing the Sakishima Islands in the storm area, and is expected to approach the main island of Okinawa again around noon on the 4th, and Kumejima entered the storm area earlier. The Japan Meteorological Observatory is calling for strict vigilance against strong winds and high waves in the Sakishima Islands and Kumejima. Toshiyuki Minami, a weather forecaster, explains rain and wind conditions, warning points, and future typhoon tracks. [Video 2 minutes 3 seconds] This video cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.

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``A man claiming to be a police officer is at home'' gold bullion and about 10 million yen in cash stolen Aichi

2022-09-04 08:24:00
On the 3rd, in Chiryu City, Aichi Prefecture, about 10 million yen in cash and about 1.5 kg of gold bullion were stolen from the safe at the home of an elderly woman. According to the police, a man claiming to be a police officer went into the house to check if there were counterfeit bills in the safe, so they are investigating it as a theft case.

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11 years after Kii Peninsula heavy rains Bereaved families mourn victims Wakayama

2022-09-04 07:36:00
On April 4, the 11th anniversary of the heavy rains on the Kii Peninsula that left 88 people dead or missing, bereaved families gathered to pray at around 1:00 a.m. when the disaster struck in Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama Prefecture, where 29 people died. I offered

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The Ukrainian military has a certain degree of success in recapturing the controlled area, but the offense and defense intensify

2022-09-04 06:32:00
Since the end of last month, the Ukrainian army has been on the offensive, mainly in the southern part of the country, including the Kherson province. There is a view that the Ukrainian army has achieved some success in this offensive, and the offense and defense on both sides are intensifying.

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Putin won't attend Gorbachev's funeral in Moscow

2022-09-04 05:21:00
The funeral of Mr. Gorbachev, the last leader of the former Soviet Union who died at the end of last month, was held in Moscow on the 3rd. President Putin did not attend due to his official duties, and it was a funeral that showed a sense of distance from Mr. Gorbachev.

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Air Self-Defense Force's next fighter Coordinating with the United Kingdom for common aircraft development

2022-09-04 04:58:00
Regarding the Air Self-Defense Force's next-generation fighter, the Ministry of Defense is making adjustments to develop a common aircraft with the United Kingdom, which is conducting joint research on engines, in order to control development costs.

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NASA's large rocket aiming for lunar exploration postponed again

2022-09-04 00:52:00
In the international project "Artemis Project" aiming to land astronauts on the moon, NASA = National Aeronautics and Space Administration's large rocket equipped with an unmanned spacecraft will be launched from the Kennedy Space Center in the United States at dawn on the 4th of Japan time. It was scheduled, but NASA announced that it would postpone the launch in the middle of the countdown. It's the second time the launch has been postponed, and NASA will look into the details in the future.

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