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UN agency chief visits Gaza Strip, appeals for help through winter and ceasefire

2024-01-15 23:04:00
On the 14th, UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees) Director-General Lazzarini visited the Rafah checkpoint in the southern Gaza Strip on the border with Egypt and inspected the progress of humanitarian aid supplies being brought in.

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Yokozuna Terunofuji loses to Wakamotoharu for first loss, second day at first Sumo tournament

2024-01-15 22:24:00
On the second day of his first Grand Sumo tournament, Yokozuna Terunofuji, who was returning for the first time in three tournaments, suffered his first loss, losing to Wakamotoharu, an experienced sekiwake.

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North Korean foreign minister arrives in Moscow and will meet with Russian foreign minister on the 16th

2024-01-15 22:04:00
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-i arrived in the capital Moscow to begin his official visit to Russia. While Europe and the United States are wary of the military ties between the two countries, it is expected that they will meet with Foreign Minister Lavrov on the 16th to confirm further strengthening of cooperation.

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2 weeks after the earthquake: “How much damage has been assessed?” “How far has recovery progressed?”

2024-01-15 21:56:00
The 15th marks two weeks since the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred. In Ishikawa Prefecture, we will analyze the progress made in understanding the damage and restoring lifelines in chronological order based on the prefecture's announcements. (The latest numbers are as of 2pm on the 15th)

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Misinformation regarding evacuation and daily life support is spreading. Be careful not to spread it easily.

2024-01-15 20:32:00
Two weeks have passed since an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 occurred in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and false and misleading information regarding evacuation and livelihood support is being spread on the old Twitter account X. Experts warn that false information will continue to emerge even as the content changes, and cautions against spreading the information easily.

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Unable to sleep, unable to stay warm...Deaths at evacuation centers Why is the second evacuation not progressing?

2024-01-15 20:13:00
15 days marks two weeks since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred. As evacuation life continues to prolong, whether disaster-related deaths can be prevented has become a major issue. In the disaster-stricken areas, some people have decided to undergo "secondary evacuation" to rebuild their lives, while others are staying in evacuation centers or their homes.According to Ishikawa Prefecture, approximately 28,000 people have been designated as "secondary evacuation centers." However, as of the 14th, 792 people had arrived. Why are there different judgments? First of all, what is “secondary evacuation”? The reality is that things are not going to be easy.

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Fukui Ono “Castle in the Sky” Part of the stone wall of Echizen Ono Castle collapses

2024-01-15 19:53:00
Part of the stone wall of Echizen Ono Castle in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, known as the "castle in the sky," was found to have collapsed, and experts investigated the site on the 15th, assuming it was the result of the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

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Former US government officials visit Taiwan and meet with Democratic Progressive Party leader Lai Seitoku and others

2024-01-15 19:52:00
Former US government officials met in Taipei on the 15th with Mr. Lai Ching-toku of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, who won Taiwan's presidential election, and others.

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Evacuation centers run out of medicines for chronic illnesses, fear of increasing ``disaster-related deaths'' such as heart disease

2024-01-15 19:43:00
An emergency doctor who provided medical support until the 13th in the area affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake responded to an interview with NHK. Continuous health management is necessary as there is a risk that "disaster-related deaths" from diseases such as heart and blood vessels will increase in the future, as many people in evacuation centers lack medicine for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. That's what I'm complaining about.

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Israeli military highlights achievements in Gaza Strip WHO “Medical care is in crisis”

2024-01-15 19:25:00
The Israeli military has touted the achievements of its military operations in the Gaza Strip against the Islamic organization Hamas, saying that it has killed approximately 9,000 Hamas fighters so far. On the other hand, as the number of civilian casualties continues to increase, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that ``the medical system has been destroyed, and some patients are losing their lives because they cannot receive adequate treatment.'' is suing.

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When an earthquake occurs, 10% of visitors from Wajima and Suzu are from outside the city Big data analysis

2024-01-15 19:09:00
In the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1st, many people were affected by the earthquake while returning to their hometowns, but researchers analyzed big data and found that in Wajima City, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, there were many people who visited from outside the city. It turns out that about 10% of the people were The researchers point out, ``There may have been some people who were not accustomed to the area, and this possibility should be taken into account when considering countermeasures against tsunamis.''

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Kishida cabinet support rate: 26% “support”, 56% “not support” NHK poll

2024-01-15 19:00:00
According to an NHK opinion poll, the number of people who answered that they "support" the Kishida cabinet increased by 3 points from the survey conducted in December last year to 26%, while the number of those who answered that they "did not support" decreased by 2 points. It was 56%.

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"I'm scared...but I'll hold on and stay here" [Voices from the disaster area, 15th]

2024-01-15 18:54:00
``It would be a nuisance to go there given the conditions.'' About 19,000 people are still staying in evacuation centers in the disaster-stricken areas, but some are still staying in their damaged homes out of necessity. 2 weeks since the earthquake. We have compiled the voices of everyone who responded to our interviews in Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata.

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Ishikawa Prefecture: Names of those killed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake announced for the first time - 23 people with the consent of their families

2024-01-15 18:45:00
Ishikawa Prefecture announced for the first time on the 15th the names and addresses of 23 people who died in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, with the consent of their bereaved families. The prefecture says it will make public information about other people who died as soon as it receives the consent of their bereaved families.

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Toyama Himi Hot spring inn reopens after being closed due to water outage

2024-01-15 18:33:00
A hot spring inn in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, remained closed due to water outages and damage to facilities, but the facility resumed operations on the 15th after safety checks were completed.

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Trial over the “Sunagawa Incident” Tokyo District Court dismisses lawsuit by former students

2024-01-15 18:08:00
In 1957, in a trial surrounding the so-called "Sunagawa Incident" in which students entered a U.S. military base in Tokyo and were later found guilty, the Tokyo District Court rejected the students' claims for compensation from the state. I did. The students had complained that the trial was ``unfair,'' based on official documents showing that the chief justice of the Supreme Court at the time had held informal talks with the American side, but the Tokyo District Court ruled that ``the Supreme Court Even if a judge meets with people involved in the trial, that alone does not mean that the court is not a ``fair court.''

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At least 415 people in 15 districts stranded with "Tell them I'm safe" [15th]

2024-01-15 18:04:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on the 15th, 415 people in at least 15 districts in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town were still stranded due to roads becoming impassable.

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Liberal Democratic Party member Yaichi Tanikawa resigns as chairman of the Nagasaki Prefectural Federation due to issues surrounding political funding.

2024-01-15 18:03:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Yaichi Tanigawa, a member of the Abe faction who is elected to the Nagasaki 3rd Ward of the House of Representatives, has resigned as chairman of the Nagasaki Prefectural Federation.

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Disaster-stricken Japan Airlines Ishikawa baseball team members head to affiliated school in Yamanashi, aiming for Senbatsu

2024-01-15 18:00:00
On the 15th, the acceptance of baseball team members from Japan Airlines High School Ishikawa, which was relocated from Ishikawa Prefecture after being affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, began at the affiliated school's campus in Yamanashi Prefecture.

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JR Keiyo Line: Review of timetable revision to abolish rapid service; two early morning up-bound rapid trains to continue

2024-01-15 17:57:00
Regarding the timetable revision on the JR Keiyo Line, in which rapid and commuter rapid services are canceled in the morning and evening hours, JR East has partially revised the schedule in response to requests from local governments along the line, including Chiba City. The plan was to continue operating only the two up-bound rapid trains.

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Teacher dismissed for voyeuristic filming and kissing; ``muscle, not fat'' Also suspended for touching butt

2024-01-15 17:20:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education has given disciplinary action against an elementary school teacher who secretly filmed upskirts of women at a commercial facility and a teacher who kissed a student at a special needs school.

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Ishikawa Oku-Noto area Many sake breweries are completely destroyed, unable to produce sake

2024-01-15 16:27:00
Sake brewing companies in Wajima City and Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, were unable to produce sake due to the damage caused by the recent earthquake, and liquor stores that sell sake were asked to pray for recovery.

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If it's impossible, tell them it's impossible... Parents of elementary school students should transfer or wait for school to reopen.

2024-01-15 16:21:00
``Where should I set up my family's base?'' ``I clearly told them, ``If it's impossible, it's impossible.'' School hasn't started yet. I can't even stand up. Parents of elementary and junior high school students are also starting to think about mass evacuation or transferring schools. Two weeks after the disaster, the confusion of parents and children living on the Noto Peninsula has become clear.

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Masataka Sugimoto, 8-dan, was awarded the Golden Killer Whale Award for his achievements in raising Fujii Hakkan, Nagoya City

2024-01-15 16:09:00
Nagoya City presented the newly created special award "Kinshachi Award" to Masataka Sugimoto, 8th Dan, in order to honor the achievements of Sota Fujii 8th Dan as his master.

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Jigoro Kano's letter found; details on the process behind the bid for the phantom 1940 Tokyo Olympics

2024-01-15 16:04:00
A newly discovered letter was written by Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), detailing the process behind the phantom bid for the 1940 Tokyo Olympics.

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Nauru, an island nation in the South Pacific, cuts ties with Taiwan and announces statement to establish diplomatic relations with China

2024-01-15 15:45:00
Nauru, an island nation in the South Pacific, released a statement on the afternoon of the 15th, Japan time, announcing that it would sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and establish diplomatic relations with China.

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Ishikawa “Wajima lacquerware” production restart not expected “Almost all craftsmen have been affected”

2024-01-15 15:33:00
In the recent Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the workshop and store of "Wajima lacquerware", a traditional industry in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which has been designated as an important intangible cultural property of the country, suffered significant damage, and there is no prospect of resuming production. It has become.

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[Video explanation] What people around you can do to take care of children's mental health during disasters

2024-01-15 15:08:00
Many children continue to evacuate in areas affected by the earthquake. We spoke to Miyuki Akasaka of the international NGO Save the Children Japan about psychological care for children during disasters. ▽What is the situation that children are in?What kind of reactions do children show?How should adults around them respond to children?▽What is the child's heart? The supporting points are the content broadcast on "NHK News" from 12:30 on January 15th. *The video is 6 minutes 29 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.

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Chinese Foreign Minister: “Those who plot ``Taiwan independence'' will be punished by history and law.''

2024-01-15 14:48:00
During a press conference in Egypt, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, ``Those who plot ``Taiwan independence'' will definitely be severely punished according to history and law.'' Although he did not name Mr. Lai Kiyotoku, who won Taiwan's presidential election on the 13th, he strongly discouraged him.

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Nanao Ishikawa Roadside station cannot resume operations due to liquefaction caused by earthquake

2024-01-15 14:46:00
A roadside station in the Noto region also suffered major damage in this earthquake. The roadside station in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced earthquakes with an intensity of 6+, continues to be unable to operate due to upheavals and collapses caused by liquefaction.

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Otofuke-cho, Hokkaido opens to the public for “chasing exercise” to alleviate lack of exercise for horses

2024-01-15 14:00:00
The public opening of ``Oi-do,'' a winter tradition in Hokkaido's Tokachi region where horses run on snow to relieve the lack of winter exercise, began on the 15th at a farm in Otofuke Town.

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"When will my house be destroyed every time an earthquake occurs?" People who continue to evacuate from home...

2024-01-15 13:39:00
Two weeks have passed since the earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 that occurred in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and many people in the affected areas are forced to live in evacuation centers, but some are staying in their affected homes and are taking "home evacuation" measures. Some people continue to do so, and the days of anxiety continue as earthquakes continue.

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Governor Hase Ishikawa: “Unable to grasp the full extent of damage, respond promptly to needs of disaster victims”

2024-01-15 13:23:00
15 days marks two weeks since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred. At a press conference, Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture stated that the full extent of the damage was still not known, but that he would continue to promptly respond to the needs of the disaster victims.

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Ibaraki Ami Town Convenience store Man arrested after employee was stabbed at drug store

2024-01-15 13:12:00
On the night of the 14th, employees were stabbed one after another at a drug store and a convenience store in Ami Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. None of the injuries were life-threatening, and police arrested a 34-year-old suspect on suspicion of attempted murder in the drugstore incident and are investigating the details of the incident.

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"Thanks to Otani's gloves, I'm feeling better" at an elementary school affected by the disaster in Toyama

2024-01-15 13:04:00
Gloves given by Major League Baseball player Shohei Otani were delivered to an elementary school in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the earthquake, where children enjoyed playing catch.

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North Korean missile launch on the 14th: Senior officials from Japan, the US, and South Korea hold phone talks to strongly condemn

2024-01-15 12:14:00
On the 14th, in response to North Korea launching a ballistic missile, senior officials from Japan, the United States, and South Korea held a telephone conversation, strongly condemning the launch, and agreed to closely cooperate with each other in the United Nations response. I confirmed it again.

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His Majesty the Emperor mourns earthquake victims at ceremony marking 150 years since the founding of the Metropolitan Police Department

2024-01-15 12:10:00
On the 15th, the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Metropolitan Police Department, a commemorative ceremony was held with the attendance of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress. In his speech, the Emperor expressed his feelings of mourning for the victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. .

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Nikkei Stock Average hits highest price since bubble period for 5 consecutive business days

2024-01-15 12:07:00
On the 15th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average rose, hitting a new high during trading hours since the bubble period in February 1990. The new high price has been updated for 5 consecutive business days.

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Two weeks after the earthquake, snow is expected to arrive in the affected area tomorrow, with some places suspending searches

2024-01-15 11:58:00
15 days marks two weeks since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which had a maximum seismic intensity of 7, occurred. Since the 1st of this month, there have been close to 1,400 earthquakes where you can feel the shaking, and active seismic activity continues, and you should continue to be careful about shaking with a seismic intensity of 5 or higher. Meanwhile, the affected areas are expected to experience severe cold on the morning of the 15th, and snow is expected to fall into the 16th. In areas where the ground has become loose due to shaking, please be on guard against landslides and be careful of hypothermia.

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U.S. Presidential Election Republican Candidate Selection Opening: Iowa Candidates Appeal for Support

2024-01-15 11:55:00
The caucus in the midwestern state of Iowa, the first round of opposition and Republican candidate selection for the U.S. presidential election, will be held on the 16th, Japan time. With Iowa experiencing record-breaking cold waves, candidates including former President Trump appealed for support until the last minute.

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Replanting of dead street trees in front of Big Motor store Tokyo

2024-01-15 11:33:00
In response to the problem of dead trees in front of the used car sales company Big Motor stores, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun work to replant the trees in front of the stores where herbicide ingredients have been detected.

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North Korea's foreign minister departs for official visit to Russia, emphasizing further strengthening of cooperation

2024-01-15 11:05:00
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-i departed from the capital Pyongyang on the 14th for an official visit to Russia. The two countries are expected to emphasize further strengthening of cooperation amid growing criticism of both countries for the use of ballistic missiles provided by North Korea in Russia's attack on Ukraine.

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``Fireball'' observed in wide area including Kanto; ``explosion sound'' posted one after another on SNS

2024-01-15 09:50:00
A phenomenon called a ``fireball,'' which shines particularly brightly among shooting stars, was observed over a wide area including the Kanto region on the morning of the 15th.

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Brazilian version of “Kohaku Uta Gassen” concludes with a song by Aki Yashiro

2024-01-15 08:35:00
A Brazilian version of the Kohaku Uta Gassen was held in Brazil, South America, which has the largest Japanese American community in the world. At the end of the song contest, a song by Aki Yashiro, who passed away in December last year, was performed, expressing regret for her farewell.

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Ryosuke Kobayashi wins his first ski jumping World Cup individual victory this season, coming from 5th place in the first competition

2024-01-15 07:11:00
The men's ski jumping World Cup was held in Poland, and Japanese ace Ryosuke Kobayashi performed the longest and most undefeated jump of the day in his second attempt, coming from behind to win and taking his first victory of the season.

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Two weeks after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, seismic activity remains high; be careful of hypothermia

2024-01-15 07:09:00
January 15th marks two weeks since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which had a maximum seismic intensity of 7. Since January 1st, there have been nearly 1,400 earthquakes where you can feel the tremors in your body, and active seismic activity continues, and you should continue to be careful about shaking with a seismic intensity of 5 or higher. Meanwhile, the affected areas will continue to experience severe cold on the morning of the 15th, and snow is expected to fall into the 16th. In areas where the ground has become loose due to shaking, please be on guard against landslides and be careful of hypothermia.

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Peace plan proposed by Ukraine: Swiss foreign minister ``Russia must participate in realizing it''

2024-01-15 07:02:00
Consultations on the peace plan proposed by Ukraine were held in Davos, Switzerland, on the 14th, and Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis, who served as co-chair, stated that it is necessary to involve Russia in future discussions aimed at realizing the peace plan. I have shown that I am aware that there is.

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North Korea's launch on the 14th was a "solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile test"

2024-01-15 06:35:00
On the afternoon of the 14th, North Korea's General Missile Administration conducted a successful test-launch of a solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile that can be launched more quickly than conventional liquid-fueled missiles, according to the Korean Workers' Party's official newspaper ``Labor'' on the 15th. Announced through newspapers, etc.

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[Updated on the 15th] 100 days have passed since the start of the battle, with no end in sight

2024-01-15 06:19:00
January 14th marks 100 days since the start of hostilities between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas. While calls for the release of the hostages are growing in Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu remains determined to destroy Hamas, and there is no end in sight to the end of the fighting.

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This year's tax reform: Review of mortgage tax reduction and amendments to encourage asset transfer

2024-01-15 04:03:00
This year, tax laws related to housing, such as mortgage tax breaks and tax-saving measures for tower condominiums, will be reviewed, as well as tax reforms to encourage the transfer of assets.

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Two weeks after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, prevention of disaster-related deaths and rebuilding lives become issues

2024-01-15 04:00:00
The 15th marks two weeks since the earthquake that occurred in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on New Year's Day and had a maximum seismic intensity of 7. Some villages in the Noto region still remain isolated, and the full extent of the damage is unknown. With more than 19,000 people in Ishikawa Prefecture spending time in evacuation centers, the challenge is how to prevent ``disaster-related deaths,'' where people die due to illness or other reasons. In addition, in Toyama and Niigata prefectures, which have suffered damage from earthquakes and tsunamis, issues include how to rebuild the homes and jobs that provide livelihood for the people affected by the disaster.

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Eruption occurs again in Iceland; residents evacuate in advance, but lava flow reaches town

2024-01-15 01:09:00
In Iceland, Northern Europe, an eruption occurred near a town in the southwestern part of the country for the second time in December last year. Residents were evacuated in advance, but the flowing lava reached the town and caused damage, including burning houses. Masu.

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