Main news(2024/08/12)
Boy dies in irrigation canal: 4-year-old boy possibly playing in river; identification underway in Yame, Fukuoka
2024-08-12 21:19:00
On the evening of the 12th, the police received a report that a 4-year-old boy had been swept away while playing in a river in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The boy was later found submerged in a downstream irrigation channel and was confirmed dead. Police believe that the boy had been swept away by the river and are working to confirm his identity while also investigating the details of the incident.
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Japan Airlines crash: Family members of 90-year-old and 76-year-old survivors speak on their "final mountain climb"
2024-08-12 20:38:00
August 12 marks 39 years since the Japan Airlines Jumbo Jet crash, which killed 520 people. A 90-year-old brother and his 76-year-old sister from Kagoshima Prefecture, who lost their siblings and their families in the accident, decided that this year would be their last, and climbed the Osutaka Ridge in memory of the deceased.
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Britain, France and Germany issue joint statement urging Iran to refrain from retaliating after killing of Hamas leader
2024-08-12 20:22:00
As tensions in the Middle East continue, including the killing of a top leader of the Islamic organization Hamas while visiting Iran and Iran's declaration of retaliation, the U.S. Department of Defense revealed that Secretary of Defense Austin had ordered the expedited dispatch of an aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom also issued a joint statement on the 12th, calling on Iran to exercise restraint.
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Tropical depression south of Japan could become a typhoon tomorrow, approaching the Ogasawara Islands
2024-08-12 19:17:00
The tropical depression in the ocean south of Japan is expected to turn into a typhoon on the 13th and approach the Ogasawara Islands in Tokyo around the evening. There is still some uncertainty about the course it will take after approaching the Ogasawara Islands, but there is a risk it will approach eastern Japan, including the Kanto region, so please check the latest information.
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Aeon subsidiary employee indicted in Myanmar sentenced to one year in prison
2024-08-12 18:46:00
A Japanese employee of a subsidiary of the major distribution company AEON Co., Ltd., who was arrested by police in Myanmar in June this year for selling rice at a price higher than the military's controlled price, was sentenced to one year in prison by a local court on the 12th. The Japanese embassy in Myanmar will continue to lobby the Myanmar authorities for his early release.
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Congestion on Tokaido Shinkansen trains reaches peak as concerns grow over earthquakes and typhoons
2024-08-12 18:07:00
On the 12th, the Tokaido Shinkansen was at its peak for trains heading to Tokyo for trips and homecomings, and JR Nagoya Station was also crowded from the morning. Some passengers were heard to be worried about the effects of the earthquake and typhoon.
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Niigata Joetsu: A beach attendant in his 70s drowned while trying to rescue beachgoers
2024-08-12 18:06:00
On the morning of the 12th, a beach attendant in his 70s who entered the sea to rescue beachgoers at a beach in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, drowned and fell unconscious. He was taken to the hospital, but was confirmed dead.
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Two men injured after being bitten by dolphin in Fukui Prefecture, bringing total injuries to 12 this season
2024-08-12 18:05:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, two men in their 20s were injured when an approaching dolphin bit their arms and hands at a beach in Mihama, Fukui Prefecture. This brings the number of people injured by dolphins at beaches in Fukui Prefecture this season to 12, and the Tsuruga Coast Guard is urging people not to approach them and to get out of the water immediately if they see one.
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A 72-year-old woman from Ogano Town, Saitama, was attacked by a bear on her property and sustained serious injuries.
2024-08-12 18:04:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, a 72-year-old woman was attacked by a bear on the grounds of a house in the mountains of Ogano Town, Saitama Prefecture, and suffered injuries to her face and other parts of her body. Although her life is not in danger, her injuries are considered serious, and the police are calling for caution.
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Rumiko Masumoto's brother, abducted by North Korea 46 years ago, "I want to spend my final days with her"
2024-08-12 17:14:00
August 12 marks 46 years since Ichikawa Shuichi and Masumoto Rumiko were abducted by North Korea from the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture. Masumoto's younger brother, Teruaki, started a petition in Tokyo, saying, "I believe my sister is enduring life in a difficult and harsh environment. I strongly urge the Japanese government to rescue the abduction victims."
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Matsuyama mudslide expert: "Water may have flowed in from another route"
2024-08-12 16:02:00
August 12th marks one month since a mudslide occurred on the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located in Matsuyama City, killing three people. Some of the victims are taking refuge at relatives' homes or in hotels, and are living in evacuation shelters for a long time. The mudslide is believed to have been caused by the collapse of the upstream mountain slope, but an analysis by a geotechnical engineering expert revealed that the amount of rainfall up to that day alone was not enough to cause the upstream slope to collapse, and that at least 120 tons of water may have flowed in via a different route.
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US and South Korea to start joint military drills from 19th to strengthen response to North Korea's weapons of mass destruction
2024-08-12 15:45:00
The US and South Korean militaries have announced that they will be conducting regular joint military exercises from the 19th to the 29th of this month, simulating a Korean Peninsula emergency. The exercises are intended to strengthen the response to North Korea's weapons of mass destruction, but there are concerns that North Korea may launch missiles in opposition to the exercises.
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Three vehicles in a tunnel on the Tottori Expressway: 5 injured, 3 of whom are unconscious
2024-08-12 15:07:00
On the morning of the 12th, an accident involving three vehicles, including a truck and a passenger car, occurred inside a tunnel on the Tottori Expressway in Tottori City, leaving five people injured, three of whom are in a critical condition and unconscious.
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High school baseball: Tokai University Sagami beats Toyama Commercial High School to advance to the third round
2024-08-12 14:43:00
In the second game of the sixth day of the National High School Baseball Summer Tournament, Tokai University Sagami High School from Kanagawa defeated Toyama Commercial High School 4-0 to advance to the third round.
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US Defense Secretary orders accelerated deployment of aircraft carrier strike group to Middle East as a warning against Iran?
2024-08-12 14:14:00
The US Department of Defense has revealed that Secretary of Defense Austin has ordered the dispatch of an aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East to further strengthen the US military posture, apparently in an attempt to deter Iran, which has declared it will retaliate against Israel.
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Ryusendo Cave, a national natural monument, closed due to heavy rains from a typhoon in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate
2024-08-12 14:10:00
Ryusendo Cave, a national natural monument and tourist attraction in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, has been closed due to flooding caused by the heavy rains of Typhoon No. 5. It is expected to take at least a week to reopen.
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President Biden explains reason for withdrawal, citing concerns over impact on congressional elections
2024-08-12 12:37:00
In his first television interview since announcing his withdrawal from the election campaign, U.S. President Biden explained his decision to withdraw due to concerns about the negative impact on the simultaneous federal congressional elections.
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Extreme heat in wide areas of eastern and western Japan; thorough measures to prevent heatstroke required
2024-08-12 11:55:00
Temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 12th, with temperatures reaching over 37 degrees Celsius from the morning. Please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
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Emergency safety measures in the Naganai and Kokuji areas of Kuji, Iwate Prefecture, due to risk of flooding of the Naganai River
2024-08-12 11:27:00
The city of Kuji in Iwate Prefecture issued an "emergency safety assurance" for the Osanai and Kokuji districts of the city at 10:30 a.m., due to the risk of flooding downstream of the Osanai River following an emergency release from Taki Dam. The alert level is the highest, "Level 5," and calls on people to check their surroundings and take action to maximize the chances of saving their lives by staying in a nearby building or on the second floor or higher of their own home or in a safe place.
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[Information on damage caused by Typhoon No. 5] Several buildings in Miyako, Iwate flooded above floor level
2024-08-12 10:34:00
Information is coming in about damage caused by Typhoon No. 5 in Iwate Prefecture.
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Emergency release of water from Kujitaki Dam in Iwate Prefecture into the downstream Naganai River at 10:10 a.m.
2024-08-12 09:53:00
Iwate Prefecture decided to release water from the Taki Dam in Kuji City into the downstream Naganai River at 10:10 a.m. as the water level is rising due to the effects of Typhoon No. 5. Kuji City is calling on residents in the river basin to evacuate early, as the emergency release could cause flooding.
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Report of "white smoke coming from engine" of landing aircraft at Narita Airport, no injuries
2024-08-12 09:12:00
According to the Narita City Fire Department, at around 7:50 a.m. on the 12th, Narita Airport Corporation reported that white smoke was coming from the left engine of Singapore Airlines Flight 638, a Boeing 787, which had landed on Narita Airport's Runway B, and fire engines were dispatched. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Narita Airport Office, no injuries were reported. Narita Airport's Runway B was temporarily closed, but resumed operation at 8:31 a.m.
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[Details] Paris Olympics comes to an end after 17 days of fierce competition
2024-08-12 07:17:00
The Olympic Games, held in Paris for the first time in 100 years, have concluded their 17-day schedule since the opening on July 26th, and the closing ceremony has now come to an end. The opening ceremony took place on the Seine River in the center of Paris, and the closing ceremony was held at the Stade de France, where track and field events were held. Attention is focused on how the baton will be passed on to the Los Angeles Games four years from now. We will provide you with the latest information on the closing ceremony, which began at 4:00 a.m. Japan time.
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Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall in Tohoku in the next few hours, with the possibility of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-12 07:14:00
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Tohoku in the next few hours. Some parts of Iwate Prefecture have seen the heaviest 24-hour rainfall since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping statistics, and a linear rainband has formed in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures through the morning, raising the risk of record-breaking rainfall mainly on the Pacific coast of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. Please spend today in a safe place.
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[Live camera] Typhoon No. 5 to make landfall in Tohoku - What's the situation like in each area?
2024-08-12 07:09:00
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Tohoku in the next few hours. Some parts of Iwate Prefecture have seen the heaviest 24-hour rainfall since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping statistics, and a linear rain band is expected to form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures through the morning of the 12th, bringing the risk of record-breaking rainfall mainly on the Pacific coast of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. We are reporting live footage of the situation in each area.
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[Typhoon No. 5: Traffic outlook] Air, rail, highway and sea transport affected
2024-08-12 07:05:00
As Typhoon No. 5 approaches, flights and trains departing from and arriving in the Tohoku region are being affected on the 12th. Airlines and train companies are urging people to check the latest situation on their websites.
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Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information: Beware of Massive Earthquakes, Be Prepared!
2024-08-12 06:06:00
On the 8th of this month, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, shaking at a seismic intensity of 6 or less. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency notice stating that the possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against huge earthquakes. It has been four days since the earthquake occurred on the 12th, but according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, no particular changes have been observed so far in crustal movements or seismic activity.
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[Typhoon No. 5 River Information] Some rivers in Iwate Prefecture have exceeded the "flood danger level"
2024-08-12 06:00:00
According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as of 5:00 a.m. on the 12th, four rivers in Iwate Prefecture have exceeded the "flood danger level."
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Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of the 12th, with around 40 shooting stars predicted per hour
2024-08-12 05:45:00
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the three major meteor showers, will reach its peak on the night of the 12th, and the National Astronomical Observatory predicts that if the weather is good, around 40 shooting stars per hour will be visible until dawn.
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Ukrainian military to use Western-provided combat vehicles in cross-border attacks?
2024-08-12 05:02:00
As the Ukrainian military continues its cross-border attacks into Russia, it is believed to be using combat vehicles provided by Europe and the United States, and some media outlets have reported that the West, which has previously restricted the use of its own domestically manufactured weapons on Russian territory, has now approved it.
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