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Main news(2023/07/16)


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Two people died after being hit by train at Keio Line railroad crossing.

2023-07-16 22:31:00
On the evening of the 16th, two men riding a bicycle-like vehicle were killed by a train at a railroad crossing on the Keio Line in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. It is believed that he entered the railroad crossing with the gate down, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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Prime Minister Kishida arrives in Saudi Arabia to confirm cooperation in the energy field

2023-07-16 21:14:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who has been visiting three countries in the Middle East, has arrived in Saudi Arabia, his first destination. He will attend a summit meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed, and in addition to confirming cooperation in the energy field, it is expected that they will agree to establish a new "strategic dialogue" at the foreign minister level.

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Wimbledon Kaito Oda Wheelchair Division Men's Singles First Victory

2023-07-16 20:49:00
At the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, 17-year-old Kaito Oda, who is ranked number one in the world in the men's singles final of the wheelchair division, beat a British player and won the championship for the first time. Oda won the four major tournaments following the French Open.

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A five-seater raft overturned in the Sorachi River, Hokkaido, killing one woman

2023-07-16 18:27:00
Around noon on the 16th, a 28-year-old woman died when a five-seater raft capsized at a raft event held on the Sorachi River in Furano City, Hokkaido.

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Academic Council Approves Next Membership Candidates Excludes 6 Members Not Appointed 3 Years Ago

2023-07-16 17:58:00
The General Assembly of the Science Council of Japan was held in Tokyo on the 16th, and approved 105 candidates for the next membership, which are selected every three years. The six members who were not appointed by Prime Minister Kan three years ago are not included, and the meeting will continue to seek the appointment of six people.

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Fukui Mihama-cho beach Male seriously injured after hitting dolphin

2023-07-16 17:20:00
In the early morning of the 16th, a man in his 60s who was swimming at a beach in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture was hit by a wild dolphin that approached him and was seriously injured, including breaking his ribs. I was slightly injured. Police and others are calling for dolphins to stay away from them.

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High school baseball Okinawa tournament Okinawa Shogaku decides to participate in summer Koshien for the first time in two years

2023-07-16 17:02:00
In the summer national high school baseball tournament, the final was held at the Okinawa tournament on the 16th, cutting the top of the nation, and Okinawa Shogaku High School beat Nippon Wellness High School 3-0, making their 10th summer Koshien appearance for the first time in two years. decided.

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Sudden increase in children hospitalized with RSV infection Concerns about the impact of conventional medical care in Tokyo

2023-07-16 16:11:00
As the number of children with infectious diseases continues to rise, the number of children hospitalized with "RS virus infection" is increasing rapidly at hospitals in Tokyo, which play a central role in pediatric medical care, and there are concerns about the impact on normal medical care such as surgery and hospitalization. It is in a situation where

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Akita Shinkansen Morioka-Akita 17th will also be suspended all day

2023-07-16 15:59:00
The JR East Akita branch office announced that the Akita Shinkansen will be suspended all day from the first train on the 17th due to heavy rain.

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Ryohei Suzuki "Rising Star Asia Award" expected to be active worldwide

2023-07-16 15:32:00
Actor Ryohei Suzuki, who played a gay protagonist in a film depicting the love affairs of sexual minorities at a film festival in New York, USA, is expected to be a global actor. received an award for

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39.4 degrees was observed in Gunma Kiryu City, the hottest in the country this year

2023-07-16 13:58:00
The temperature was rising mainly in eastern Japan and western Japan, and in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, we observed 39.4 degrees at 1:39 pm, which was the hottest in the country this year. In addition, it is 38.8 degrees in Hachioji City, Tokyo, and 38.6 degrees in Maebashi City and Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture. Be extra cautious of heatstroke and take thorough measures.

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Shohei Otani No. 33 solo home run in the 9th inning chasing a 3-point difference

2023-07-16 13:21:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani started the game against the Astros on the 15th as the second designated hitter and hit No. 33 solo, the first home run in the second half of the season, in the fifth at-bat in the ninth inning.

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19-year-old woman dies in Ota-ku, Tokyo 21-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

2023-07-16 12:33:00
In the early hours of the 16th, a 19-year-old woman was found dead in a room in an apartment in Ota-ku, Tokyo, and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 21-year-old suspect living in this room on suspicion of attempted murder. In response to the investigation, she denies part of the charges, saying, "I didn't intend to kill."

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Wimbledon Wheelchair Men's Kaito Oda advances to final after French Open

2023-07-16 12:02:00
At the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, the semi-finals of the wheelchair division and men's singles were held, and following the French Open, 17-year-old Kaito Oda, who is aiming for consecutive titles at the four majors, defeated a British player in a straight line to advance to the final. .

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UK's official decision to join the TPP First new country to join the TPP since its launch in 2018

2023-07-16 11:29:00
The ministerial meeting of the TPP = Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, which Japan and others participate in, was held on the 16th, and the UK officially decided to join the agreement. This is the first time that a new country has joined the TPP since the launch of the TPP in 2018, and the economic zone will extend to Europe.

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[Updating information] Heavy rain in Akita Prefecture, etc. Damage in various places (16th)

2023-07-16 11:18:00
In Akita Prefecture, houses and cars were flooded in a wide area, including the center of Akita City. We will keep you updated on the damage that we know so far.

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Masanao Yoshida did not get multiple hits in nine consecutive games against the Cubs, Seiya Suzuki got one hit

2023-07-16 11:15:00
Masanao Yoshida of the Red Sox in the major leagues played against the Cubs, which Seiya Suzuki belongs to, but ended up with no hits, ending his streak of multiple hits in eight games.

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"Fraud phone calls from the car on the highway" "Mobile type" criminal group exposed

2023-07-16 10:43:00
A gang member who is believed to be the leader of a "mobile type" special fraud group that makes fraudulent calls from cars running on the highway was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department. The group did not stop by the service area so as not to be caught, and kept calling for 12 hours every day, such as using the toilet in the car.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Record heavy rain in Akita Prefecture, future outlook

2023-07-16 09:51:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place. Toshiyuki Minami, a weather forecaster, explains the forecast and precautions for heavy rain in the future. (The video is 2 minutes and 31 seconds. It is the content that was broadcast on the news before 9:00 am. You cannot see it on the data broadcasting)

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Akita Noshiro Evacuation orders for 1,024 people in 512 households

2023-07-16 08:49:00
Due to landslides and river flooding, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 512 households and 1,024 people in the ▽ Yamane district municipal Yamane housing, ▽ Ose south district, and ▽ Matsunagabu district on the 16th. bottom. This is information corresponding to level 4 of the 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Rivers exceeding the "flood danger water level" in Akita Prefecture (as of 6:30 am)

2023-07-16 08:34:00
Due to heavy rain, some rivers in Akita Prefecture exceed the flood danger level.

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6 local governments in Akita Prefecture to secure emergency safety (as of 6:00 a.m.)

2023-07-16 08:16:00
In Akita Prefecture, as of 6:00 am, six municipalities have issued the highest alert level of "level 5" "emergency safety assurance".

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Yamagata Sakata Evacuation orders to the Odaino and Yunodai districts

2023-07-16 08:11:00
At 7:21 am, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture issued an evacuation order to the Odaino and Yunodai districts due to the risk of landslides. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Unable to contact one resident of Hachirogata Town, Akita

2023-07-16 08:07:00
According to the towns of Gojome and Hachirogata in Akita Prefecture, they have lost contact with one resident of Hachirogata. Police and firefighters have been confirming from 7:00 am that a car that seems to belong to this resident is submerged in a rice field near Gojome High School.

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Highest temperature expected to be 38 degrees in Kanto Dangerous heat in various places Avoid unreasonable going out

2023-07-16 07:40:00
On the 16th, it will be sunny mainly in eastern Japan and western Japan, and it is expected to be extremely hot in various places, and in the Kanto region, the maximum temperature is expected to be 38 degrees, which is dangerous. In addition to frequent hydration and appropriate use of air conditioners, please refrain from going out unnecessarily, so please be more cautious of heat stroke on the 16th.

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Heavy rain damage in South Korea 26 dead, 10 missing due to river flooding and landslides

2023-07-16 07:03:00
In South Korea, 26 people have died so far due to river flooding and landslides caused by the rain that continues to fall over a wide area from the west to the east.

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"Flood danger information" in Akita Omono River The danger of flooding increases greatly

2023-07-16 07:00:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, due to this heavy rain, the lower reaches of the Omono River, which flows through Akita City, reached the "flood danger water level" at the Tsubaki River water level observatory. On the evening of the 15th, the upstream of the Omono River also reached the flood danger level at the Jinguji Observatory in Daisen City. The national government and the Meteorological Observatory are calling for strict vigilance by issuing "flood danger information" as the danger of flooding is increasing. Please ensure your safety by confirming the evacuation information of the local government and moving to a place where there is no risk of flooding.

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Prime Minister Kishida visits three countries in the Middle East starting today for summit meeting

2023-07-16 06:42:00
Prime Minister Kishida will visit three countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, from the 16th, and will attend summit meetings and other events. Given the uncertain future of the international energy market due to the situation in Ukraine, we would like to deepen cooperation with oil-producing countries to secure a stable supply in the future.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Record heavy rain in Akita Prefecture, future outlook

2023-07-16 06:38:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place. Toshiyuki Minami, a weather forecaster, explains the forecast and precautions for heavy rain in the future. (The video is 2 minutes 06 seconds. It is the content that was broadcast on the news at 6:00 am. You cannot see it on the data broadcasting)

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Record heavy rain in Akita North Tohoku continues to rain today Strict vigilance

2023-07-16 06:28:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place.

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Named "MISHIMA surgery" for DeNA pitcher Mishima's surgery for a nationally designated intractable disease

2023-07-16 06:09:00
A new surgery for the nationally designated intractable disease ``Ossification of the ligamentum flavum'' was announced in an overseas medical journal. I found out it was called surgery.

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