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The way the Science Council of Japan should be The government explains the outline of the review The president is strongly concerned

2022-12-21 22:41:00
The general meeting of the Science Council of Japan was held, and government officials set up a third-party committee to provide opinions on the selection of members, etc., in order to increase the transparency of the organization. explained.

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Putin to deploy new ICBM with nuclear warhead

2022-12-21 21:42:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech at a meeting held at the Ministry of Defense on the 21st, saying, "In the near future, the intercontinental ballistic missile 'Sarmat' will be deployed for the first time in combat." = China announced its intention to deploy intercontinental ballistic missiles in the near future. It seems that the purpose is to check the United States and NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which continue to provide military support to Ukraine.

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Heavy snow power outage information also affects home delivery and mail [21st]

2022-12-21 21:26:00
Due to the record-breaking heavy snowfall, blackouts and other effects continue to occur in various parts of Niigata Prefecture.

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"Emergency Announcement for Heavy Snow" "In case of heavy snow, refrain from going out unnecessarily

2022-12-21 20:05:00
After the 22nd, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Meteorological Agency issued an ``emergency announcement for heavy snow'' as heavy snow is expected. In areas where heavy snowfall is expected, we are calling on people to be cautious of cars getting stuck in the snow and refrain from going out unnecessarily.

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Niigata and southern Tohoku have more than twice the normal snowfall, but there is a risk of heavy snowfall again tomorrow

2022-12-21 20:03:00
In Niigata Prefecture and the southern Tohoku region, where there was record heavy snowfall, the amount of snowfall was more than double that of a normal year in areas with heavy snowfall. From the 22nd to the 26th, there will be heavy snowfall again, centering on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern and western Japan, and there is a risk that traffic will be affected in various places. The effects of snow may be prolonged, so please prepare early.

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Figure Asuka All Japan Championship Uno and others adjust in official practice

2022-12-21 20:01:00
Official practice was held at the venue on the 21st before the opening of the All Japan Figure Skating Championships, and Shoma Uno and others, aiming to win the men's singles for the first time in three tournaments, confirmed the feel of the ice.

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China President Xi ``solve through dialogue'' talks with former Russian president

2022-12-21 19:48:00
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Russian President and Security Council Vice-Chairman Medvedev and said of the situation in Ukraine, "We hope to resolve our common concerns in the field of security through political means." He stressed the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue.

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High price resale before Christmas "Santa is in trouble" Children are discouraged

2022-12-21 19:25:00
It's almost Christmas, but you may not be able to get a present for your loved ones. The reason is that it is a popular product that is constantly being resold. The actual situation of resale and the saying of "resale ya". Why is it difficult to regulate? And the movement of resale countermeasures. I will tell you about each in detail.

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Takehiro Sugiyama, the first person from Hankyu Electric Railway, to become the new owner of the Hanshin baseball team

2022-12-21 19:07:00
Takehiro Sugiyama, the president of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, has been appointed as the new owner of professional baseball Hanshin. This is the first time that someone from Hankyu Corporation has been appointed as the owner of a Hanshin baseball team.

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"Trauma in the Wangan" What happened to the decision to dispatch the Self-Defense Forces overseas for the first time?

2022-12-21 19:06:00
The first overseas dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces was decided after the ceasefire of the Gulf War about 30 years ago. At that time, Japan provided a huge amount of aid, but the evaluation by the international community was so harsh that it was called "the trauma of the Gulf." What kind of discussions were taking place within the government in this dire situation? I would like to share with you the details of the top-secret diplomatic documents released on the 21st.

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"Emergency Announcement for Heavy Snow" "In case of heavy snow, refrain from going out unnecessarily

2022-12-21 19:03:00
After the 22nd, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Meteorological Agency issued an ``emergency announcement for heavy snow'' as heavy snow is expected. In areas where heavy snowfall is expected, we are calling on people to be cautious of cars getting stuck in the snow and refrain from going out unnecessarily.

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Liberal Democrat Sonoura member of the House of Representatives resigns as a member Prosecution will soon be indicted

2022-12-21 19:00:00
Kentaro Sonoura, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, resigned from his post on the 21st and left the Liberal Democratic Party after being expected to be indicted in the near future on charges of violating the Political Funds Control Law over the income of political fund parties. Did. In addition, Mr. Sonoura said on the morning of the 21st in Tokyo that there was a suspicion that the income and expenditure report of the political group represented by Mr. Sonoura did not include the income of about 40 million yen for several political fund parties. According to interviews with people involved, the district public prosecutor's special investigation department has agreed to proceed with the procedure for summary indictment for violations of the Political Funds Control Law. In response to this, Mr. Sonoura is expected to be indicted soon.

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Niigata and southern Tohoku have more than twice the normal snowfall, but there is a risk of heavy snowfall again tomorrow

2022-12-21 18:16:00
In Niigata Prefecture and the southern Tohoku region, where there was record heavy snowfall, the amount of snowfall was more than double that of a normal year in areas with heavy snowfall. From the 22nd to the 26th, there will be heavy snowfall again, centering on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern and western Japan, and there is a risk that traffic will be affected in various places. The effects of snow may be prolonged, so please prepare early.

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"Emergency Announcement for Heavy Snow" "In case of heavy snow, refrain from going out unnecessarily

2022-12-21 18:13:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued an ``emergency announcement for heavy snowfall'' in response to the forecast of heavy snowfall after the 22nd. Hiroshi Kato, director of the Japan Meteorological Agency's Weather Monitoring and Warning Center, said, "Because the cold air moves slowly, it is expected that there will be heavy snow for a long period of time, mainly from northern Japan to the Sea of ​​Japan side of western Japan. Heavy snowfall is also possible in mountainous areas. Atsushi Nakagome, head of the Disaster Prevention Division of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, called out, "Drivers should be careful not to get stuck in their cars. In the case of heavy snow, please refrain from going out unless it is absolutely necessary." On top of that, if you have no choice but to drive a car, ▽ thoroughly install winter tires and chains, ▽ prepare winter equipment such as a scoop, and ▽ call for reviewing the traffic route.

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Shigeru Uchida, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, passed away

2022-12-21 17:59:00
Shigeru Uchida, the former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party Tokyo Metropolitan Government, who was also called the "don" of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly and had great influence in the central political world, died on the morning of the 21st. he was 83 years old.

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Liberal Democrat Sonoura member of the House of Representatives resigns as a member Prosecution will soon be indicted

2022-12-21 17:22:00
Kentaro Sonoura, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, resigned from his post on the 21st and left the Liberal Democratic Party after being expected to be indicted in the near future on charges of violating the Political Funds Control Law over the income of political fund parties. Did. In addition, Mr. Sonoura said on the morning of the 21st in Tokyo that there was a suspicion that the income and expenditure report of the political group represented by Mr. Sonoura did not include the income of about 40 million yen for several political fund parties. According to interviews with people involved, the district public prosecutor's special investigation department has agreed to proceed with the procedure for summary indictment for violations of the Political Funds Control Law. In response to this, Mr. Sonoura is expected to be indicted soon.

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Heavy snow power outage information also affects home delivery and mail in various places [latest information]

2022-12-21 17:19:00
Due to the record-breaking heavy snowfall, blackouts and other effects continue to occur in various parts of Niigata Prefecture.

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Kouhaku Uta Gassen "Guest Judges" Yuzuru Hanyu, Jun Matsumoto and 10 people

2022-12-21 17:14:00
This year, 10 people who were active in fields such as sports and entertainment were selected as the "guest judges" who will appear in the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, which will be broadcast on New Year's Eve.

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Liberal Democrat Sonoura member of the House of Representatives resigns as a member Prosecution will soon be indicted

2022-12-21 16:58:00
Kentaro Sonoura, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, resigned from his post on the 21st and left the Liberal Democratic Party after being expected to be indicted in the near future on charges of violating the Political Funds Control Law over the income of political fund parties. Did. In addition, on the morning of the 21st, Mr. Sonoura announced the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office on the morning of the 21st in connection with the suspicion that the income and expenditure report of the political group represented by Sonoura did not include the income of about 40 million yen for several political fund parties. Interviews with people involved have revealed that the Special Investigation Department has agreed to proceed with the procedure for summary prosecution for violations of the Political Funds Control Law. In response to this, Mr. Sonoura is expected to be indicted soon.

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North Korean clams disguised as domestic? Police search all at once, including trading companies in Yamaguchi

2022-12-21 16:50:00
Police raided a trading company in Yamaguchi Prefecture on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Law, alleging that clams illegally imported from North Korea to Japan were sold all over the country under the guise of domestic production. The search destinations are unusually dozens of places, including Fukuoka and Saitama, and the police suspect that funds are flowing to North Korea through domestic networks, and are planning to clarify the actual situation. .

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Heavy snow power outage information also affects home delivery and mail in various places [latest information]

2022-12-21 16:45:00
Due to the record-breaking heavy snowfall, blackouts and other effects continue to occur in various parts of Niigata Prefecture.

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Government's "analog regulation" 9669 items Roadmap for review in one and a half years

2022-12-21 16:28:00
The government is in the process of reviewing the so-called "analog regulation", which requires ministries and local governments to confirm in writing, etc., in order to solve labor shortages and improve productivity by utilizing digital technology. I have compiled a table.

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Talent Chika Takami dies at 60 at hospital

2022-12-21 16:25:00
Media personality Chika Takami passed away at the hospital on the afternoon of the 21st. she was 60 years old. According to her sources, she was hospitalized after her tests found cancer in November.

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There is a risk of heavy snow again from tomorrow mainly on the Sea of ​​​​Japan side Warning such as traffic impact

2022-12-21 16:24:00
In Niigata prefecture and the southern part of the Tohoku region, where there was a record heavy snowfall, the amount of snowfall was more than three times that of an average year. From the 22nd to the 26th, there will be heavy snowfall again, centering on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern and western Japan, and there is a risk that traffic will be affected in various places. Get ready before the snow gets stronger.

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North Korean clams disguised as domestic? Police search all at once, including trading companies in Yamaguchi

2022-12-21 15:57:00
Police raided a trading company in Yamaguchi Prefecture on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Law, alleging that clams illegally imported from North Korea to Japan were sold all over the country under the guise of domestic production. The search destinations are unusually dozens of places, including Fukuoka and Saitama, and the police suspect that funds are flowing to North Korea through domestic networks, and are planning to clarify the actual situation. .

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President Zelensky visits US to hold summit with President Biden

2022-12-21 15:55:00
The White House of the United States announced that Ukrainian President Zelensky will visit the capital Washington on the 21st and hold a summit meeting with President Biden. It will be President Zelensky's first foreign visit since Russia's military invasion began, and a senior Biden administration official said Biden will announce about $2 billion in new military aid, including the provision of the Patriot interceptor missile. I'm here.

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``Face photo'' obligatory on my number card Infants are unnecessary and considered

2022-12-21 15:32:00
The government is considering whether infants, whose facial features change quickly, do not need the face photo that is required to be posted on the My Number Card.

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Heavy snow power outage information also affects home delivery and mail in various places [latest information]

2022-12-21 15:00:00
Due to the record-breaking heavy snowfall, blackouts and other effects continue to occur in various parts of Niigata Prefecture.

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Liberal Democrat Sonoura member of the House of Representatives resigns as a member Prosecution will soon be indicted

2022-12-21 14:50:00
Kentaro Sonoura, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, resigned from his post on the 21st and left the Liberal Democratic Party after being expected to be indicted in the near future on charges of violating the Political Funds Control Law over the income of political fund parties. Did. In addition, on the morning of the 21st, Mr. Sonoura announced the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office on the morning of the 21st in connection with the suspicion that the income and expenditure report of the political group represented by Sonoura did not include the income of about 40 million yen for several political fund parties. Interviews with people involved have revealed that the Special Investigation Department has agreed to proceed with the procedure for summary prosecution for violations of the Political Funds Control Law. In response to this, Mr. Sonoura is expected to be indicted soon.

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Government's "analog regulation" 9669 items Roadmap for review in one and a half years

2022-12-21 14:27:00
The government is in the process of reviewing the so-called "analog regulation", which requires ministries and local governments to confirm in writing, etc., in order to solve labor shortages and improve productivity by utilizing digital technology. I have compiled a table.

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Liberal Democrat Sonoura member of the House of Representatives resigns as a member Prosecution will soon be indicted

2022-12-21 14:12:00
Kentaro Sonoura, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, resigned on the 21st after being expected to be indicted in the near future on charges of violating the Political Funds Control Law over the income of a political fund party. In addition, Mr. Sonoura said on the morning of the 21st in Tokyo that there was a suspicion that the income and expenditure report of the political group represented by Mr. Sonoura did not include the income of about 40 million yen for several political fund parties. According to interviews with people involved, the district public prosecutor's special investigation department has agreed to proceed with the procedure for summary indictment for violations of the Political Funds Control Law. In response to this, Mr. Sonoura is expected to be indicted soon.

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Heavy snow power outage information also affects home delivery and mail in various places [latest information]

2022-12-21 13:53:00
Due to the record-breaking heavy snowfall, blackouts and other effects continue to occur in various parts of Niigata Prefecture.

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LDP member of the House of Representatives Sonoura submits a request for resignation, soon to be prosecuted

2022-12-21 13:14:00
Kentaro Sonoura, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, submitted a petition to resign as a member of the House of Representatives on the afternoon of the 21st, in response to the prospect of being indicted on a summary indictment for violating the Political Funds Control Law over the income of the political fund party. bottom. In addition, Mr. Sonoura said on the morning of the 21st in Tokyo that there was a suspicion that the income and expenditure report of the political group represented by Mr. Sonoura did not include the income of about 40 million yen for several political fund parties. According to interviews with people involved, the district public prosecutor's special investigation department has agreed to proceed with the procedure for summary indictment for violations of the Political Funds Control Law. In response to this, Mr. Sonoura is expected to be indicted soon.

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Heavy snow power outage information also affects home delivery and mail in various places [latest information]

2022-12-21 13:11:00
Due to the record-breaking heavy snowfall, blackouts and other effects continue to occur in various parts of Niigata Prefecture.

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Heavy snow All national roads in Niigata prefecture closed [as of noon on the 21st]

2022-12-21 12:20:00
National highways 8 and 17 in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, which had been closed due to record heavy snowfall, were stranded and traffic jams were resolved, and the closure was lifted for the first time in about 26 hours at 8 am on the 21st. As a result, all road closures in Niigata Prefecture have been lifted.

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North Korean clams disguised as domestic? Police search all at once, including trading companies in Yamaguchi

2022-12-21 12:19:00
Police are investigating trading companies in Yamaguchi Prefecture on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, alleging that clams illegally imported from North Korea to Japan were sold all over the country under the guise of domestic production. The search destinations have reached an unusual dozen, including Fukuoka and Saitama.

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Liberal Democratic Party member Sonoura to be prosecuted soon Submission of resignation request for lawmaker in the afternoon

2022-12-21 12:18:00
Mr. Sonoura said on the morning of the 21st that the income and expenditure report of the political group represented by Kentaro Sonoura of the Liberal Democratic Party did not include the income of about 40 million yen for several political fund parties. , The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has agreed to proceed with the procedure for summary indictment for violation of the Political Funds Control Law, according to an interview with a person concerned. In response to this, Mr. Sonoura is expected to be indicted soon.

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There is a risk of heavy snow again from tomorrow mainly on the Sea of ​​​​Japan side Warning such as traffic impact

2022-12-21 12:16:00
In Niigata prefecture and the southern part of the Tohoku region, where there was a record heavy snowfall, the amount of snowfall was more than three times that of an average year. From the 22nd to the 26th, there will be heavy snowfall again, centering on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern and western Japan, and there is a risk that traffic will be affected in various places. Get ready before the snow gets stronger.

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Shigeru Uchida, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, passed away

2022-12-21 12:05:00
Shigeru Uchida, the former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party Tokyo Metropolitan Government, who was also called the "don" of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly and had great influence in the central political world, died on the morning of the 21st. he was 83 years old.

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Zelensky's visit to the United States appeals for further support?

2022-12-21 11:47:00
Ukrainian President Zelensky is expected to visit Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States on the 21st, and appeal for further assistance, according to multiple American media outlets, as fierce fighting continues with Russia in eastern Ukraine.

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Twitter CEO Musk says he will resign as soon as a successor is found

2022-12-21 11:45:00
Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, an American social media giant, announced on the 20th that he will quit Twitter's top position as soon as a successor is found.

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North Korean clams disguised as domestic? Police search all at once, including trading companies in Yamaguchi

2022-12-21 11:25:00
Police are investigating trading companies in Yamaguchi Prefecture on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, alleging that clams illegally imported from North Korea to Japan were sold all over the country under the guise of domestic production. The search destinations have reached an unusual dozen, including Fukuoka and Saitama.

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Twitter CEO Musk says he will resign as soon as a successor is found

2022-12-21 11:14:00
Elon Musk, CEO of social media giant Twitter, announced on the 20th that he will resign as CEO of Twitter as soon as a successor is found.

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North Korean clams disguised as domestic? Police search all at once, including trading companies in Yamaguchi

2022-12-21 11:06:00
Police are investigating trading companies in Yamaguchi Prefecture on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, alleging that clams illegally imported from North Korea to Japan were sold all over the country under the guise of domestic production. The search destinations have reached an unusual dozen, including Fukuoka and Saitama.

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Heavy snow power outage information also affects home delivery and mail in various places [latest information]

2022-12-21 10:39:00
Due to the record-breaking heavy snowfall, blackouts and other effects continue to occur in various parts of Niigata Prefecture.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-21 09:23:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-21 08:46:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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Heavy snow All national roads in Niigata prefecture closed [as of 8:00]

2022-12-21 08:44:00
National highways 8 and 17 in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, which had been closed due to record heavy snowfall, were stranded and traffic jams were resolved, and the closure was lifted for the first time in about 26 hours at 8 am on the 21st. As a result, all road closures in Niigata Prefecture have been lifted.

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President Zelensky to visit Washington this week?

2022-12-21 08:04:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Washington, D.C. this week, according to multiple US media outlets.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-21 07:37:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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Heavy snow Niigata national highway intermittently congested Kashiwazaki is closed [as of 7 o'clock]

2022-12-21 07:33:00
The closure of National Route 8 in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture due to the record heavy snow was lifted for the first time in about 38 hours on the morning of the 21st. On the other hand, the Ground Self-Defense Force and others are clearing snow on national highways that pass through Nagaoka City, where traffic jams continue intermittently.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-21 07:18:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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Heavy snow Niigata national highway intermittently congested Kashiwazaki is closed [as of 6:00]

2022-12-21 06:44:00
Due to the record heavy snowfall, intermittent traffic jams are occurring on national highways passing through Nagaoka City and other places in Niigata Prefecture, and the Ground Self-Defense Force and others are continuing to remove snow. On the other hand, the closure of National Route 8 in Kashiwazaki City was lifted for the first time in about 38 hours on the morning of the 21st.

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Annual number of births may fall below 800,000 for the first time, record low pace until October

2022-12-21 06:24:00
The number of children born from January to October this year is more than 669,000, a decrease of more than 33,000 from the previous year, which is the lowest pace ever, according to the summary of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. I was. The number of Japanese children born last year was over 810,000, and if the current pace continues, this year may fall below 800,000 for the first time since the start of national statistics.

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Nankai Trough Earthquake: Estimated dispatch of medical teams to affected areas is more than 30% of the required number

2022-12-21 06:20:00
New survey results show that there will be a significant shortage of doctors in the affected areas when the Nankai Trough earthquake occurs. A research group of emergency medical doctors estimates that if there were to be extensive damage from the Tokai region to Kyushu, the number of medical teams that could be dispatched from all over Japan to the affected areas would be less than 30%. I understand.

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Coordinating for next year's G7 Hiroshima Summit G7 leaders to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum

2022-12-21 06:12:00
In conjunction with the holding of the "G7 Hiroshima Summit" in May next year, we have begun coordination for the leaders of each country to visit the Atomic Bomb Museum in Hiroshima City. It will be the first time for all G7 leaders to visit Japan.

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Final adjustment for next fiscal year's local allocation tax "about 18.4 trillion yen"

2022-12-21 05:39:00
Regarding the scale of the local allocation tax for the next fiscal year, the government has entered into final adjustments to secure about 18.4 trillion yen, which is about 300 billion yen higher than this year. The aim is to support local governments' digitalization and decarbonization efforts.

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