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Heavy snow Niigata Kashiwazaki Intermittent traffic jam of 20 kilometers on national highway Food distribution due to partial stagnation

2022-12-19 23:12:00
Due to the heavy snow, National Route 8, which runs through Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, has been intermittently congested for 20 kilometers since the morning of the 19th, and some people are stuck. A support team from the Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has been distributing food and other relief supplies to drivers at around 8:00 pm. In addition, Niigata Prefecture has decided to apply the Disaster Relief Act to Kashiwazaki City for the rescue of drivers.

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World Cup Japan representative Ritsu Doan "Becoming an ace and a leader"

2022-12-19 22:28:00
In an interview with NHK, Ritsu Doan, who scored two goals at the World Cup Qatar soccer tournament, spoke about his future determination, saying, "I will become the ace of the Japanese national team and become the leader."

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 22:18:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Masatsugu Haruyama, founder of men's clothing giant Haruyama HD, dies at 90

2022-12-19 22:16:00
Masatsugu Chiyama, founder of Haruyama Holdings, a major menswear company headquartered in Okayama, has passed away. he was 90 years old.

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Heavy snow Niigata Kashiwazaki Intermittent traffic jam of 20 kilometers on national highway Food distribution due to partial stagnation

2022-12-19 22:03:00
Due to the heavy snow, National Route 8, which runs through Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, has been intermittently congested for 20 kilometers since the morning of the 19th, and some people are stuck. The Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism began distributing relief supplies such as food to drivers around 8:00 pm.

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Shinkansen "Nozomi" operates without vehicle inspection, unable to confirm due to power outage

2022-12-19 21:41:00
JR West announced on the morning of the 19th that it had operated one of the Shinkansen "Nozomi" trains bound for Tokyo from Hakata Station without conducting the necessary vehicle inspections. This train stopped running at Shin-Kobe Station, and the company said that it could not be fully confirmed due to the power outage on the 18th.

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Soccer World Cup standings announced Japan ranks ninth, the highest ever

2022-12-19 21:08:00
The standings of each team in the World Cup Qatar Football Tournament have been announced, and Japan, who lost in the first round of the final tournament, finished in ninth place, the highest ever.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 21:00:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Heavy snow Niigata Kashiwazaki 20 km intermittent traffic jam on Route 8 Some stuck

2022-12-19 20:41:00
Due to the heavy snow, National Route 8, which runs through Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, has been intermittently congested for 20 kilometers since the morning of the 19th, and some people are stuck. The Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to proceed with snow removal, investigate the local situation in detail, and distribute supplies to drivers.

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GX economy transition bonds Initial budget issuance amount of about 500 billion yen, final adjustment

2022-12-19 20:40:00
In order to support decarbonization efforts, the government has entered the final stages of adjusting the issuance amount of the new government bonds, the GX Economic Transition Bonds, which will be issued for the first time next fiscal year, to about 500 billion yen in the initial budget. rice field.

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Thai navy ship sinks 31 people unknown Sea area is rough Rescue is difficult

2022-12-19 20:37:00
Thirty-one people are missing after a Thai Navy vessel sank off the coast of central Thailand. At that time, the sea area at the site was rough with high waves, so the navy is conducting rescue operations.

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Niigata Southern Tohoku Record-breaking heavy snow Traffic impact warning Power outage Be careful of avalanches

2022-12-19 20:33:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern, snow clouds are pouring in mainly in northern Japan and eastern Japan, and in Niigata Prefecture and southern Tohoku, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached a record of 80 centimeters to 1.10 centimeters. There are places with heavy snow. In Hokuriku and Niigata Prefecture, heavy snow is expected even on flat ground late tonight, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads, and calls for full attention to power outages and avalanches due to snow accumulation.

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System trouble in JR West Japan Suspension of operation for about 1 hour and a half in Okayama Prefecture

2022-12-19 20:06:00
On the morning of the 19th, there was a problem with the system that manages operation at JR West, and operation was suspended for up to about an hour and a half on all routes in Okayama Prefecture and some sections in neighboring prefectures. JR is striving to prevent a recurrence, assuming that the cause was an employee who made a mistake in wiring during work and shorted the power supply.

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World Cup Japan National Team Midori Tanaka "To be a player who can win Japan in 4 years"

2022-12-19 19:31:00
Midori Tanaka, who scored the winning goal against Spain in the World Cup Qatar tournament as a member of the Japanese national football team, said in an interview with NHK, "As the center of the team, I want Japan to win the World Cup four years from now. I have to become a player who can do it," he said enthusiastically.

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Niigata Southern Tohoku Record-breaking heavy snow Traffic impact warning Power outage Be careful of avalanches

2022-12-19 19:27:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow clouds flowed in mainly in northern Japan and eastern Japan, and in Niigata Prefecture and southern Tohoku, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached 80 cm to 1.10 cm, a record heavy snowfall. There are places where it is. In Hokuriku and Niigata Prefecture, heavy snow is expected even on flat ground late tonight, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads, and calls for full attention to power outages and avalanches due to snow accumulation.

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GX economy transition bonds Initial budget issuance amount of about 500 billion yen, final adjustment

2022-12-19 19:24:00
In order to support the government's decarbonization efforts, we have entered the final stages of adjusting the issuance amount of the new government bond "GX Economic Transition Bond", which will be issued for the first time next fiscal year, to about 500 billion yen in the initial budget. . The aim is to lead to investment by the public and private sectors to achieve the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.

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Former Unification Church does not answer some questions from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare “to identify individual believers”

2022-12-19 19:16:00
On the 19th, we received a response to the second questionnaire sent by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to the cult regarding the adoption of believers in the former Unification Church. According to a cult official, he did not answer some questions that could lead to the identification of individual believers, so the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will carefully examine the contents and consider appropriate responses.

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Administrative guidance for inappropriate childcare such as hitting a child's forehead Chiba Matsudo nursery school

2022-12-19 19:06:00
At a small nursery school in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, the city gave administrative guidance, saying that three staff members had performed inappropriate childcare, such as hitting the forehead of a child.

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Heavy snow Niigata Kashiwazaki Intermittent congestion on Route 8 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

2022-12-19 19:03:00
Due to the heavy snow, intermittent traffic jams have occurred on Route 8, which runs through Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, for 20 kilometers since the morning of the 19th. The Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to proceed with snow removal, investigate the local situation in detail, and distribute supplies to drivers.

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Former Self-Defense Forces officer who complained of sexual damage "Stricter treatment of harassment and eradicate it"

2022-12-19 18:53:00
On the 19th, a woman held a press conference in Tokyo to talk about her feelings on the issue of disciplinary dismissal of five former Ground Self-Defense Force officers for sexually assaulting a woman.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 18:50:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Group home proposes sterilization treatment for marriage of disabled people Esashi Town, Hokkaido

2022-12-19 18:49:00
For more than 20 years, a group home in Esashi Town in southern Hokkaido has offered sterilization treatment to residents with intellectual disabilities who wish to marry or live together within the facility. I know you responded. Hokkaido and others have started investigations and are proceeding with confirmation of the facts.

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President Putin asks for active military cooperation to visit Belarus

2022-12-19 18:47:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit ally Belarus on the 19th to meet with President Lukashenko, and there is a view that he will seek active military cooperation over a military invasion of Ukraine.

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Next fiscal year's budget proposal Adjusts the total amount of the general account at the 114 trillion yen level, the largest ever

2022-12-19 18:47:00
The drafting of next year's budget is nearing its final stage. In the budget proposal for next fiscal year, the 5th year of Reiwa, the government has begun making adjustments to increase the total amount of the general account to the 114 trillion yen level.

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Niigata Southern Tohoku Record-breaking heavy snow Traffic impact warning Power outage Be careful of avalanches

2022-12-19 18:44:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow clouds flowed in mainly in northern Japan and eastern Japan, and in Niigata Prefecture and southern Tohoku, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached 80 cm to 1.10 cm, a record heavy snowfall. There are places where it is. In Hokuriku and Niigata Prefecture, heavy snow is expected even on flat ground late tonight, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads, and calls for full attention to power outages and avalanches due to snow accumulation.

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Police officer Jelly shoplifting at self-checkout Disciplinary action Saitama to not prosecute

2022-12-19 18:31:00
According to an interview with the police, a lieutenant in his 40s of the Saitama Prefectural Police received disciplinary action by the 19th for shoplifting jelly at a supermarket self-checkout. The lieutenant inspector was dismissed after being punished for putting the barcode in his bag without reading it.

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Group home proposes sterilization treatment for marriage of disabled people Esashi Town, Hokkaido

2022-12-19 18:15:00
For more than 20 years, a group home in Esashi town in southern Hokkaido has been providing sterilization treatment to residents with intellectual disabilities who wish to marry or live together at the facility, telling them that they cannot provide child-rearing services. I made a proposal, and it turned out that 8 groups and 16 people have responded so far. Hokkaido has dispatched officials to confirm the facts.

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Next fiscal year's budget proposal Adjusts defense spending to about 6.8 trillion yen, the largest ever

2022-12-19 18:06:00
The Ministry of Defense is adjusting the defense budget for next year's budget proposal to about 1.4 trillion yen from this fiscal year, the largest ever to about 6.8 trillion yen, and the US cruise missile "Tomahawk" acquisition costs are also included.

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[Updated as needed] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on the 19th)

2022-12-19 18:01:00
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 19th (Japan time), including the battle situation and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a 7-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6-hour time difference with Moscow, Russia.)

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 18:00:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Record-breaking heavy snowfall in Fukushima and Niigata

2022-12-19 17:31:00
Due to the strong winter pressure pattern, snow clouds are pouring in mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and in Fukushima and Niigata prefectures, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached a record of 80 centimeters to 1.10 centimeters. There are places where it is a heavy snow. Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures are expected to experience heavy snowfall even on flatlands, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of the impact of snow accumulation and frozen road surfaces on traffic, as well as power outages and avalanches due to snow accumulation.

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The latest research on why tires spin on snow and cause “stucks”

2022-12-19 17:28:00
On the 19th, on the Hokuriku Expressway, several cars could not go up the slope, and some sections were closed for more than 4 hours. Every year, cars get stuck in a series of heavy snowfalls, and one of the causes is "stuck", where the tires get stuck in the snow and spin. A research group from the University of Fukui and Niigata University has found that when a car stops or starts, a dent is formed on the snowy road surface, and if the following cars get stuck in the pit, it will gradually become deeper and become unable to move forward, causing some cars to get stuck. I found out by experiment. *At the end of the article, we introduce things to keep in your car in case you get stuck.

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A new band formed by Kouhaku YOSHIKI and others Kuwata's special project

2022-12-19 17:21:00
It was announced that ``THE LAST ROCKSTARS,'' a newly formed band by YOSHIKI, will participate in the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen broadcast on New Year's Eve as a special project. In addition, a special band formed at the request of Keisuke Kuwata has also been decided to participate, and the co-starring of big-name artists is attracting attention.

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Group home proposes sterilization treatment for marriage of disabled people Esashi Town, Hokkaido

2022-12-19 16:59:00
For more than 20 years, a group home in Esashi town in southern Hokkaido has been providing sterilization treatment to residents with intellectual disabilities who wish to marry or live together at the facility, telling them that they cannot provide child-rearing services. I made a proposal, and it turned out that 8 groups and 16 people have responded so far. Hokkaido has dispatched officials to confirm the facts.

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Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Moriyama's political group Donation income of 300,000 yen is not listed

2022-12-19 16:55:00
It turned out that the political organization represented by the Liberal Democratic Party's Election Committee Chairman Moriyama did not list the donation income of 300,000 yen, which is required by law to be listed in the political funds income and expenditure report. Moriyama's office, chairman of the election campaign committee, commented, "The entry was omitted due to a clerical error," and said that it was in the process of correcting it.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 16:43:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 16:08:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Decided to continue discussions on reviewing systems such as long-term care insurance premiums for those aged 65 and over

2022-12-19 16:03:00
It is a movement toward reviewing the system of long-term care insurance premiums that are borne by the elderly aged 65 and over.

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Next fiscal year's budget proposal General account adjustment with a total of about 114 trillion yen, the largest ever Government

2022-12-19 15:50:00
The drafting of next year's budget is nearing its final stage. The government has started making adjustments to increase the total amount of the general account to about 114 trillion yen in the budget proposal for FY2023 next fiscal year.

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November average price of apartments in Tokyo metropolitan area declines for the first time in three months, but remains high

2022-12-19 15:30:00
The average price per new condominium unit released in the Tokyo metropolitan area in November has fallen for the first time in three months. However, it is said that the high price level will continue due to the soaring raw material prices.

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"Kamakura-dono no 13-nin" final episode 5 city tie performers and fans watch

2022-12-19 15:23:00
An event where the cast and fans of the NHK Taiga drama "Kamakura-dono no 13-nin", which reached its final episode on the night of the 18th, watched the broadcast together, was held in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, connecting five cities. He was taken.

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Record-breaking heavy snowfall in Fukushima and Niigata

2022-12-19 15:18:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow clouds flowed in mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and in Fukushima and Niigata prefectures, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached a record of 80 to 110 centimeters. . In Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures, heavy snowfall is expected even on flatlands, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of the impact of snow accumulation and frozen road surfaces on traffic. increase.

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Voting begins on whether Elon Musk should resign as Twitter CEO

2022-12-19 15:12:00
Elon Musk, CEO of social media giant Twitter, launched a poll on his Twitter account on the 18th asking users whether they should resign as the head of Twitter. “We will follow the results of the vote,” Musk said.

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Nippon Life plans to raise the wages of about 50,000 sales staff by about 7%

2022-12-19 15:10:00
Nippon Life Insurance Co., the largest life insurance company, has announced a policy of significantly raising wages in light of the current price rise.

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Group home proposes sterilization treatment for marriage of disabled people Esashi Town, Hokkaido

2022-12-19 14:56:00
For more than 20 years, a group home in Esashi town in southern Hokkaido has been providing sterilization treatment to residents with intellectual disabilities who wish to marry or live together at the facility, telling them that they cannot provide child-rearing services. I made a proposal, and it turned out that 8 groups and 16 people have responded so far. Hokkaido has dispatched officials to confirm the facts.

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Impact of heavy snow Information on local transportation, highways, communications, power outages, etc.

2022-12-19 14:50:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Companies related to TikTok Suspected of illegally based in Taiwan Investigative authorities investigate

2022-12-19 14:49:00
It was found that a company related to the Chinese company's video sharing app "TikTok", which is prohibited by law from doing business in Taiwan, is illegally based in Taiwan. Checking it up.

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``Daruma fell down'' with 2,039 students Guinness World Records Ibaraki

2022-12-19 14:07:00
At a compulsory education school in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, which has the largest number of students in Japan, children challenged the Guinness World Record for the old-fashioned play "Daruma-san fell". It was certified as "Daruma-san fell" with the most people in the world.

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World Cup final [Breaking news] Argentina vs. France starting line-up announced

2022-12-19 13:48:00
soccer world cup qatar tournament. The final will take place at 12:00 a.m. on the 19th, Japan time, and the world's No. 3-ranked Argentina, aiming for their first victory in 36 years, will face off against France, the world's No. 4-ranked team, aiming for their second consecutive victory. NHK will broadcast on General TV, BS4K, and Radio 1, and will broadcast simultaneously on NHK Plus. We will keep you updated with the latest information about the game.

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Impact of heavy snow Information on local transportation, highways, communications, power outages, etc.

2022-12-19 13:34:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Two baby meerkats released at the zoo Shizuoka Higashiizu Town

2022-12-19 13:30:00
At a zoo in Higashiizu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, a baby meerkat, a mongoose species that inhabits southern Africa, is exhibited to the public and is gaining popularity among visitors.

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Former Prime Minister Abe shooting case Guardrail removal at the site Maintenance on the roadway Nara

2022-12-19 12:52:00
At the site in Nara City where former Prime Minister Abe was shot, construction was carried out to remove the guardrail that had been installed at the place where the speech was given at the time. The site will be maintained as a "roadway" and flowerbeds will be set up around it.

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Group home proposes sterilization treatment for marriage of disabled people Esashi Town, Hokkaido

2022-12-19 12:31:00
For more than 20 years, a group home in Esashi Town, southern Hokkaido, has proposed sterilization procedures to residents with intellectual disabilities who wish to marry or live together at the facility, telling them that they cannot provide child-rearing services. However, it turned out that 8 groups and 16 people had responded so far. Hokkaido will dispatch officials on the afternoon of the 19th to confirm the facts.

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Impact of heavy snow Information on local transportation, highways, communications, power outages, etc.

2022-12-19 12:28:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Police officer suspected of shoplifting 300 yen jelly at self-checkout Disciplinary action Saitama

2022-12-19 12:22:00
An interview with the police revealed that a police inspector in his 40s of the Saitama Prefectural Police was sent documents for shoplifting jelly at a supermarket self-checkout. By the 19th, he was reprimanded and resigned because he put the barcode in his bag without reading it.

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Impact of heavy snow Information on local transportation, highways, communications, power outages, etc.

2022-12-19 12:11:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Record-breaking heavy snowfall in Fukushima and Niigata

2022-12-19 12:08:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow clouds flowed mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and in Fukushima and Niigata prefectures, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached a record heavy snowfall of 80 to 110 centimeters. The Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures are expected to experience heavy snow even on flatlands, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of the impact of snow accumulation and frozen road surfaces on traffic, and is calling for full attention to power outages and avalanches due to snow accretion.

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Bank of Japan holds more than half of government bonds outstanding, excluding short-term bonds, due to large-scale monetary easing measures

2022-12-19 11:47:00
As a result of the Bank of Japan continuing to purchase government bonds with large-scale monetary easing measures, it turned out that the Bank of Japan now holds more than half of the outstanding balance of government bonds, excluding short-term bonds.

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President Zelensky: Providing air defense systems will end aggression

2022-12-19 11:14:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on other countries to step up their air defense capabilities as Western nations step up their arms support to Ukraine.

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Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata may experience heavy snow in the evening.

2022-12-19 11:00:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, snow clouds are pouring in mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and in the Chuetsu region of Niigata Prefecture, the snowfall amounted to 45 centimeters in 6 hours until 7:00 am on the 19th. information was announced. The risk of large-scale traffic disturbances is increasing, and strict vigilance is required. In the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures, heavy snowfall is likely to occur in the evening even on flat ground, so please continue to be vigilant.

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The first publication of an English-language handbook summarizing the results of research on the Ainu language

2022-12-19 10:46:00
An English handbook has been published that summarizes the research results of the Ainu language, the language used by the indigenous people of Japan, the Ainu people. The author of the book says that this is the first time such a book has been published in English, and he hopes to disseminate his knowledge of the Ainu language to the world.

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North Korea announces ``final test for spy satellite development'' yesterday

2022-12-19 10:22:00
North Korea announced on the 18th that it had conducted a "critical final stage test for the development of a reconnaissance satellite". The South Korean military and others have revealed that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles on the 18th, and North Korea's announcement is believed to refer to this launch.

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Enrollment slots expanded from 32 to 48

2022-12-19 10:11:00
The soccer World Cup Qatar tournament ended with Argentina's third victory for the first time in 36 years. Four years later, in 2026, the next FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first time in history, will expand the quota from 32 to 48 teams.

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Iran protest demonstration Popular actor arrested for inciting riot

2022-12-19 09:43:00
A woman arrested for wearing a scarf in Iran has died, and while demonstrations against the regime continue, a popular Iranian actor has been arrested for inciting a riot and calls for his release are spreading.

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Voting begins on whether Elon Musk should resign as Twitter CEO

2022-12-19 09:37:00
Elon Musk, CEO of social media giant Twitter, launched a poll on his Twitter account on the 18th asking users whether they should resign as the head of Twitter. “We will follow the results of the vote,” Musk said.

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Did you slip on the snow beyond the Tohoku Shinkansen stop position by about 160 meters?

2022-12-19 09:31:00
On the night of the 18th, the Shinkansen stopped at Koriyama Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, about 160 meters beyond the predetermined stop position. JR East is investigating in detail that the crew is saying, 'There is a possibility that he slipped on the snow.'

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World Cup final “Best match” “Ending beauty” Hot topic on SNS

2022-12-19 09:27:00
In the final of the soccer World Cup Qatar tournament, Argentina won the championship for the first time in 36 years after a penalty kick match, and there were a series of posts praising the fierce battle on the net, such as "the best game". In addition, the "final beauty" of Argentina's Lionel Messi, who participated in the final World Cup and won his first victory, has become a hot topic.

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Western countries to strengthen support for weapons to Ukraine

2022-12-19 08:57:00
In response to Russia's military aggression, Western countries have taken a stance of strengthening support for weapons, such as posting again on SNS that the British government has provided Ukraine with new precision-guided missiles.

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Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata may experience heavy snow in the evening.

2022-12-19 08:50:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, snow clouds are pouring in mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and in the Chuetsu region of Niigata Prefecture, the snowfall amounted to 45 centimeters in 6 hours until 7:00 am on the 19th. information was announced. The risk of large-scale traffic disturbances is increasing, and strict vigilance is required. In the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures, heavy snowfall is likely to occur in the evening even on flat ground, so please continue to be vigilant.

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Niigata Local Meteorological Observatory Announces "Information on Remarkable Heavy Snowfall"

2022-12-19 08:10:00
At 8:00 am, the Niigata Local Meteorological Observatory announced ``Niigata Prefecture Weather Information Regarding Remarkable Heavy Snowfall''. In Morikado, Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, a remarkable 45 centimeters of snow was observed in 6 hours until 7:00 am. The heavy snow is expected to continue into the evening of the 19th, and the Japan Meteorological Observatory has warned that there is a growing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions along the mountains in the Chuetsu region due to short periods of heavy snow, and calls for strict vigilance against heavy snow. I'm here.

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Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata may experience heavy snow in the evening.

2022-12-19 07:20:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, snow clouds are flowing mainly in northern Japan and eastern Japan, and in Fukushima Prefecture, the amount of snowfall in the 12 hours until 4:00 am on the 19th exceeded 50 centimeters, and "weather information on remarkable heavy snow" has been announced. In the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, road conditions are rapidly deteriorating, and there is a growing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions, requiring strict vigilance. In addition, there is a risk of heavy snow in the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures in the evening, even on flatlands, so please continue to be vigilant.

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Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata may experience heavy snow in the evening.

2022-12-19 07:12:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, snow clouds are flowing mainly in northern Japan and eastern Japan, and in Fukushima Prefecture, the amount of snowfall in the 12 hours until 4:00 am on the 19th exceeded 50 centimeters, and "weather information on remarkable heavy snow" has been announced. In the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, road conditions are rapidly deteriorating, and there is a growing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions, requiring strict vigilance. In addition, there is a risk of heavy snow in the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures in the evening, even on flatlands, so please continue to be vigilant.

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The Tokaido Shinkansen will operate normally today.

2022-12-19 06:14:00
On the 18th, the Tokaido Shinkansen was affected by a power outage due to a disconnection of overhead wires in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture. According to JR Tokai, it will operate as usual from the first train on the 19th.

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Next year's emperor's birthday will be held for the first time in five years, the first time since his accession

2022-12-19 06:09:00
The Imperial Household Agency has announced that it will hold a public visit to the Imperial Palace for the first time in five years on the Emperor's birthday next year. It will be the first time since the enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor.

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Earthquake with seismic intensity 4 in Chiba prefecture No worries about tsunami

2022-12-19 01:07:00
At around 0:02 am on the 19th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Chiba prefecture. There is no tsunami from this earthquake.

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"Gyoza King" incident Former officer "I know nothing about the incident"

2022-12-19 00:09:00
In a case in which a gang leader was indicted for shooting and killing the president of a company that operates ``Gyoza no Ohsho'', the company's third-party committee report pointed out that he led inappropriate transactions. Interviews with investigative officials revealed that the former executive of the house said, ``I know nothing about the incident,'' in response to a voluntary interview by the investigative authorities. 19 days and 9 years after the incident, the background of the incident is still unknown, and the police are carefully investigating whether inappropriate transactions were involved.

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Saga gubernatorial election Incumbent Yoshiyoshi Yamaguchi elected for the third time

2022-12-19 00:04:00
In the Saga gubernatorial election, which was a battle between an incumbent and a newcomer, Yoshiyoshi Yamaguchi (57), an independent incumbent and recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, won the third election.

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