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Main news(2024/01/04)


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After the earthquake, many fake “rescue requests” were posted on SNS. Is the profit purpose “earning impurity”?

2024-01-04 23:19:00
After an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, there were many posts on the old Twitter account asking for help, some of which were fake. Experts warn that there are cases where people are posting for the purpose of making money.

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Ishikawa Prefecture [5th water supply support information] Wajima City, Suzu City, Noto Town, etc.

2024-01-04 22:51:00
Information on 5-day water supply support in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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A woman in her 80s is rescued from a collapsed house approximately 72 hours after the earthquake occurred Ishikawa Wajima

2024-01-04 20:48:00
Around 4:30 p.m. on the 4th, approximately 72 hours after the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred, a woman in her 80s was rescued by the Osaka Emergency Fire Department from a collapsed house in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The woman is conscious and ready to respond to calls.

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[Explanatory video] What can we learn from the communication records of the Haneda Airport accident?

2024-01-04 20:31:00
On the 2nd, immediately after landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, a Japan Airlines passenger plane collided with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft on the runway and burst into flames, resulting in the deaths of five Japan Coast Guard crew members. ``What we can learn from the communication records between the air traffic controllers and both sides'' and ``What we will focus on going forward'' are comments from Teppei Yamashita, a reporter from the Social Affairs Department. [Video: 4 minutes 24 seconds] *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting

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Japan Coast Guard aircraft stopped on the runway for about 40 seconds Haneda Airport collision and fire accident

2024-01-04 19:47:00
In the collision and fire accident that occurred at Haneda Airport, it has been learned that the Japan Coast Guard aircraft was apparently stopped on the runway for about 40 seconds before the collision. Experts say that the pilots of the Japan Airlines had a certain amount of time to avoid the accident, but point out that ``the long stoppage may have actually made it harder to see.''

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Donations and donations to disaster-stricken areas have begun. Check out fake sites too. Be careful.

2024-01-04 19:41:00
In response to this earthquake, fundraising efforts have begun for the affected areas. On the other hand, fake websites that trick people into obtaining personal information have also been confirmed, and fundraising organizations are warning them to be careful. In addition, some local governments are not ready to accept volunteers, or have temporarily stopped accepting volunteers due to a flood of applications. Information as of the 4th.

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[Video] Health risks of evacuation life: Experts explain how to prevent related deaths

2024-01-04 19:31:00
The recent Noto Peninsula Earthquake has forced people to evacuate amid the severe cold and power outages and water outages in many places. Experts say that people need to be especially careful about ``hypothermia'' caused by drops in temperature, and urge people to keep their bodies warm and to monitor each other for changes in the physical condition of those around them. [Video 7 minutes 10 seconds] *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting

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8 people injured in fire at 12-story building in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo

2024-01-04 18:11:00
On the evening of the 4th, a fire broke out in a 12-story building in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and eight people were injured and are receiving treatment.

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Beware of earthquake-related “fake posts” using the NHK logo on SNS

2024-01-04 16:58:00
On the old Twitter account X, there are fake posts that fraudulently use the NHK logo regarding the situation at Hokuriku Electric Power's Shiga Nuclear Power Plant, which was struck by an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. Please be careful as there is a risk of false or incorrect information being published pretending to be from a news organization.

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Ishikawa: Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Shiga Town. No risk of tsunami (15:56)

2024-01-04 16:09:00
At around 3:56 pm on the 4th, there was an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.

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Ishikawa Wajima 1st grade junior high school student dies in earthquake. Damaged while returning home from Toyama City

2024-01-04 14:59:00
Toyama City announced that a first-year junior high school boy in the city was killed when his house collapsed due to the earthquake while he was returning home to his relatives in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The incident was revealed at a meeting of the city's disaster response headquarters held on the 4th after a relative reported it to the school. The city is not disclosing the person's name to protect their privacy.

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[Updated from time to time] There are not enough people to transport supplies and nothing has arrived in some areas (4th)

2024-01-04 14:45:00
As a result of the series of earthquakes, roads in the area have been blocked with mud, and some say that ``no supplies have reached the area.'' On the other hand, although relief supplies have arrived at city halls from outside the prefecture, there are some areas where they are unable to reach them due to a lack of manpower to transport them to local bases. We are updating the local situation today, the 4th, from time to time.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: “Prime Minister instructs all efforts for rescue efforts and urgent resolution of transportation issues”

2024-01-04 13:12:00
At the government's response headquarters in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida said that as the 72-hour period during which the survival rate is said to drop sharply approaches on the evening of the 4th, we will do our best to provide relief and ensure the smooth delivery of supplies to the victims. Therefore, the government ordered urgent efforts to resolve transportation issues such as road restoration.

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Deliver gasoline...some people are sleeping in their cars without starting the engine [Evacuation status: 4 days]

2024-01-04 12:53:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, some people have been sleeping in their cars since three days ago when a tremor with an intensity of 6 or above was observed, and some people are asking for help, saying, ``We don't have enough gasoline, so please send it to us.''

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Air traffic controller: JAL aircraft “redoed landing” No communication record; Japan Coast Guard aircraft did not notice

2024-01-04 12:46:00
In the fiery collision between a Japan Airlines passenger plane and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft that occurred at Haneda Airport, it has been revealed that the communication records between the air traffic controllers and Japan Airlines did not include any information regarding redoing the landing. It is possible that both the air traffic controller and the Japan Airlines pilot were unaware of the Japan Coast Guard aircraft on the runway, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the situation in detail.

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A big hit on the TSE, with stock prices dropping more than 700 yen at one point due to concerns about the impact of the earthquake

2024-01-04 12:33:00
A big New Year's event was held at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and this year's trading has begun. Immediately after trading began, the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 700 yen due to concerns about the impact of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Kitakyushu Kokura Kita Ward Restaurant fire burns 35 stores, approximately 2,900 square meters

2024-01-04 12:02:00
The fire that broke out on the afternoon of the 3rd near Torimachi Shokudo-gai, where many restaurants are located in the center of Kitakyushu City, was mostly extinguished around 4 a.m. on the 4th, approximately 13 hours after the outbreak. 35 stores and approximately 2,900 square meters were burned. So far, there are no reports of injuries.

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Japan Coast Guard captain: ``Fire suddenly started from the back of the aircraft'' Haneda Airport accident

2024-01-04 11:35:00
In an interview with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, the Japan Coast Guard captain said, ``Suddenly, from behind the aircraft, Interviews with investigators revealed that his explanation was that there was a fire.

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Japan Coast Guard: “Information of one person missing after being swept away by the tsunami near Suzu City fishing port”

2024-01-04 11:10:00
At a meeting of the Ishikawa Prefecture Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters, the Japan Coast Guard said, ``We have received information that one person is missing after being washed away by the tsunami near the Ukai fishing port west of Iida Bay in Suzu City, so we have sent a patrol boat to the area.'' We are sending them to search.''

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Stock price drops more than 700 yen at one point, alarming as damage from Noto Peninsula earthquake spreads

2024-01-04 09:16:00
On the 4th, the first trading day of this year, the Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei Stock Average, temporarily fell by more than 700 yen. Stock prices fell in the New York market on the 3rd, and it is unclear how far the damage from the Noto Peninsula earthquake will spread, creating a sense of caution among investors and selling orders spread across a wide range of stocks.

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Explosion at memorial ceremony for Iranian commander killed four years ago kills 95 people

2024-01-04 06:54:00
The Iranian government said 95 people had been killed in a nearby explosion during a memorial ceremony for a commander killed four years ago. President Raisi strongly condemns the attack, calling it "an inhumane crime committed by terrorists."

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Rain in earthquake-stricken areas, warning of landslides Japan Meteorological Agency

2024-01-04 06:33:00
After the recent Noto Peninsula Earthquake, in which tremors with a seismic intensity of 7 were observed in Ishikawa Prefecture, there have been a series of earthquakes in and around the Noto region, and we need to be careful about shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 for about a week. In addition, it is raining in some areas, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution as even a small amount of rain could cause landslides.

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The focus is on how deep the debate on party reform, including the state of Liberal Democratic Party factions, will go.

2024-01-04 06:19:00
In response to the issue surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party has decided to consider measures to prevent a recurrence in order to restore trust, and the focus will be on how deep the debate on party reform, including the state of factions, will go. .

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JAL pilot: Coast Guard aircraft ``couldn't be seen'' Haneda Airport accident

2024-01-04 06:16:00
In an accident in which a Japan Airlines passenger plane and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft collided on the runway at Haneda Airport and burst into flames, killing five coast guard officers, the pilot of the Japan Airlines said in an interview with the company that there was a collision on the runway. During the flight, it was learned that he was saying that he "could not see" the Japan Coast Guard aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the detailed circumstances of the accident. Japan Airlines also revealed details about the 18 minutes from the time the plane landed until all 379 passengers and crew were evacuated from the aircraft.

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Japan's auto industry faces a year of trust as a series of fraud revelations

2024-01-04 05:47:00
The issue of fraudulent acquisition of national certification by Daihatsu Motor Corporation has had a widespread impact, including the suspension of operations at automobile factories. In the past few years, Japan's automobile industry has seen a series of cases of fraud in fuel economy data and inspections, and whether Japanese cars can maintain trust will be questioned whether they must investigate the causes and take thorough measures to prevent recurrence.

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[Earthquake damage situation 4th] 73 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, many houses collapsed

2024-01-04 05:29:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture and other sources, as of the 3rd, a total of 73 people in Ishikawa Prefecture have been confirmed dead due to this earthquake. In addition, many collapsed houses have been confirmed in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town, and the overall situation has not been confirmed, so each local government is rushing to understand the damage situation. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.

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Woman arrested after slashing on JR Yamanote Line while running, injuring 4 people Metropolitan Police Department

2024-01-04 01:29:00
On the night of the 3rd, a woman slashed passengers with a knife on a JR Yamanote Line train in Tokyo, injuring four men, and three of them were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The train made an emergency stop at Akihabara Station, and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested the suspect, a woman in her 20s, on the spot on suspicion of attempted murder and is investigating the details of the incident.

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