Main news(2024/09/08)
Gunma Prefecture: Record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall reported near Annaka, threatening disaster
2024-09-08 22:55:00
Warm, humid air flowing in toward the front has caused the atmospheric conditions in Gunma Prefecture to become extremely unstable, and radar analysis indicates that about 120 mm of torrential rain fell in the hour leading up to 10 p.m. in the Matsuida-cho area of Annaka City. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is urging people to ensure their safety.
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Ishin Party solidifies plan to ask Hyogo Prefecture governor to resign and call for "re-election"
2024-09-08 22:18:00
Regarding the issue of Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito being accused of power harassment, the Japan Restoration Party has decided to demand that Governor Saito resign, stating that the allegations are beginning to cause problems in the administration of the prefecture, and to submit a request that the governor hold a so-called "re-election" to solicit public opinion.
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Go "Ouji Cup World Championship" Ichiriki Ryo 9th Dan wins
2024-09-08 21:38:00
The final of the Yingshi Cup World Championship, one of the international Go tournaments in which the world's top Go players participate, was held in Shanghai, China, and Ryo Ichiriki (27), 9th dan, who represented Japan, defeated a Chinese Go player to win the championship. It has been 19 years since a Japanese player won a major international tournament.
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Gunma prefecture: "Record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall" near Tomioka, risk of disaster looms
2024-09-08 21:06:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 8:40 pm in the area around Myogi-cho, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is calling for people to ensure their safety.
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On the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, Takakeisho, who is aiming to return to the Ozeki rank, loses to Mitakeumi
2024-09-08 20:09:00
The Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament began on the 8th at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo, and Takakeisho, who is aiming to return to the rank of ozeki, was defeated by former ozeki Mitakeumi.
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Paris Para Powerlifting Kazuto Sato placed 8th in the Men's 107kg division
2024-09-08 19:29:00
Kazuto Sato placed 8th in the men's 107kg powerlifting event at the Paris Paralympics.
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Four candidates for the CDP leadership election give street speeches in Fukuoka, promoting key policies
2024-09-08 19:22:00
In their street speeches, the four candidates for the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election promoted their respective key policies, such as economic policies including wage increases and political reform.
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LDP Presidential Election [September 8th Events] Lectures and tours to expand support
2024-09-08 19:21:00
The LDP presidential election is scheduled to be announced in four days. On the 8th, lawmakers planning to run for the presidency continued their efforts to expand support, including giving speeches and visiting the area.
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Paralympic Women's Marathon: Misato Michishita wins bronze, her third consecutive medal
2024-09-08 19:15:00
In the women's visually impaired class of the Paris Paralympic Marathon, Misato Michishita was promoted to the bronze medal after the third-place finisher was disqualified, making her the winner of her third consecutive medal at the Olympics.
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Nine people injured at music event in Moka, Tochigi; lightning strikes reported near venue
2024-09-08 19:05:00
On the afternoon of the 8th, police received multiple reports of injuries at a music event in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture. According to the police, nine people were injured, but their injuries are not life-threatening. At the time, there was information that there was bad weather and lightning around the venue, so the police and others are investigating the situation in detail.
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Australian Working Holiday Visas Cancelled in Succession as Companies Falsify Application Documents
2024-09-08 18:59:00
As working holidays, which allow people to gain experience abroad while working, are becoming more popular, there have been a series of cases in which people who have obtained visas for Australia, the most popular destination, have had their visas suddenly revoked. It is believed that the cause was a Japanese company that was handling visa applications on behalf of people who have forged application documents, and in an interview with NHK, the company revealed that they had made 150 false applications.
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Fukuoka's Yanagawa: "Raw shrimp rice bowl" becomes new specialty to be served at restaurants in the city
2024-09-08 18:43:00
In an effort to make a rice bowl dish using Akiami, a small shrimp caught in the Ariake Sea, a new specialty of Yanagawa, Fukuoka, a "Raw Akiami Rice Bowl" has been planned and will be served at restaurants in Yanagawa from September 9th.
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One month after the Hyuga-nada earthquake, what are the new risks and their impact on the Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake?
2024-09-08 18:23:00
It has been one month since the Hyuga-Nada earthquake, which recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 6-low in Miyazaki Prefecture, occurred on the 8th. Expert analysis has revealed the risk of a major earthquake due to "residual cracks" in the surrounding area. Meanwhile, while no direct impact on a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough has been confirmed so far, experts are sounding the alarm, saying "the risk is steadily increasing." Here is a summary of what is known about this earthquake.
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Traditional ceremony in which Ainu groups pray for a good salmon catch in Urahoro, Hokkaido
2024-09-08 17:52:00
As the season for salmon to swim upstream arrives in Urahoro Town, Hokkaido, a group of Ainu people held a traditional ceremony in which they offered the first salmon caught to the gods and prayed for a good catch.
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Tennis equipment store visited by Oda Kaito celebrates Para gold medal in Gifu
2024-09-08 17:50:00
At the Paris Paralympics, Aichi-born Oda Kaito won the gold medal in the men's singles wheelchair tennis event, and cheers of joy were heard at the tennis goods store in Gifu City that Oda visits about once a week.
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Men's Golf Domestic Tour: Noriaki Hirata wins for the second consecutive week
2024-09-08 17:48:00
A men's golf domestic tour tournament was held in South Korea, where Noriaki Hirata improved his score by six strokes to finish with a total of 22 under par, winning for the second consecutive week.
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"Emergency and Health Fair" held in Suzuka, Mie on September 9th before "Emergency Day"
2024-09-08 17:27:00
Ahead of Emergency Care Day on September 9th, an Emergency Care and Health Fair was held on the 8th in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, to help people deepen their understanding of health.
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Paralympics Men's Marathon Wheelchair: Suzuki Tomoki wins bronze medal
2024-09-08 17:02:00
Tomoki Suzuki won the bronze medal in the men's wheelchair class of the marathon at the Paris Paralympics.
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Golf Japan Women's Professional Championship Reo Takeda wins her first major domestic tournament
2024-09-08 16:59:00
The final round of the Japan Ladies Professional Championship, the second domestic major tournament of the season for women's golf, was held in Okinawa Prefecture, and Reo Takeda improved her score by three strokes to finish at 19 under par, marking her first victory in a domestic major tournament.
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Unemployment benefits in four cities and towns in Ishikawa's Oku-Noto region as of July increased 3.75 times compared to the same month last year
2024-09-08 16:30:00
In four cities and towns in the Oku-Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, which sustained serious damage from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the number of people receiving unemployment benefits has increased to over 860 as of July this year, 3.75 times the number in the same month last year. Hello Work is stepping up support for people who lost their jobs in the earthquake, as there is a risk that their unemployment will become prolonged.
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Tokyo Shogi Kaikan relocates, new game room unveiled
2024-09-08 14:52:00
The Shogi Kaikan in Tokyo, which has been the venue for many famous games for nearly 50 years, has been relocated to a nearby building due to its aging, and on the 8th, the newly completed game room and other facilities were unveiled.
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"North Korea releases garbage balloons for the fifth consecutive day" South Korean military on alert
2024-09-08 14:01:00
The South Korean military has revealed that North Korea has been sending balloons with garbage and other items toward South Korea since the morning of the 8th. It has been confirmed that North Korea has sent balloons for five consecutive days since September 4th, and the South Korean military is remaining vigilant and urging citizens to be cautious.
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Kumamoto City Tram unveils first new train in 10 years, set to begin operation within the year
2024-09-08 13:39:00
The Kumamoto City Tram, which runs through the city center of Kumamoto, will be introducing a new vehicle for the first time in 10 years, which was unveiled on the 8th.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani goes hitless for the first time in two games
2024-09-08 13:34:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers in Major League Baseball played as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter in the game against the Guardians on the 7th, and hit two big balls that looked like they could be home runs, but he was hitless in four at-bats for the first time in two games.
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Man in his 70s attacked by bear while walking, sustaining serious injuries to head and arm, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
2024-09-08 12:34:00
On the morning of the 8th, a man in his 70s was attacked by a bear while walking along a mountain trail in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and suffered serious injuries to his head and arms. The man's life is not in danger, but as there have been a series of bear sightings in the prefecture, the police and others are calling for caution.
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Brazil's SNS X service suspended; criticism from former administration, mixed reviews
2024-09-08 12:27:00
In Brazil, the Supreme Court ordered the suspension of social networking site X's services in the country due to the company's failure to regulate accounts that spread false information. Opinions are divided, with the former Bolsonaro administration criticizing the suspension as a restriction on freedom of expression, while others support it.
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North Korean Chairman Kim: "We will soon have large ships and submarines"
2024-09-08 11:54:00
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the proposed site of a naval base and announced plans to acquire larger ships and submarines in the near future, emphasizing his intention to quickly strengthen naval power.
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Heavy rain expected in Kanto-Koshin through tomorrow; be careful of flooding
2024-09-08 11:26:00
In the Kanto-Koshin region, the warm, humid air flowing toward the front is expected to cause unstable atmospheric conditions through the 9th, resulting in heavy rainfall in some areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against flooding and landslides in low-lying areas.
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One year after record rains in Chiba, tourist inns strengthen preparations and reopen
2024-09-08 11:20:00
September 8th marks one year since the record-breaking heavy rains that caused flooding mainly in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures. In Chiba prefecture, where more than 2,000 homes were damaged, emergency repairs were completed in August this year, and in the tourist destination of Yoro Valley, a ryokan that had been closed has reopened, and recovery is progressing.
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Saitama Prefecture, Ageo: Police car crashes into light vehicle during emergency run, 4 people transported to hospital
2024-09-08 11:10:00
A little after 12:30 a.m. on the 8th, a police car in an emergency run collided with a light vehicle in Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture, and four men and women in the light vehicle suffered severe head injuries and were taken to the hospital. The police are investigating the circumstances of the accident and will investigate whether the emergency run method was appropriate.
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Orix T-Okada to retire this season, 2010 home run king
2024-09-08 10:48:00
It has been learned through interviews with people involved that T-Okada, who played for the Orix Buffaloes professional baseball team and won the Pacific League home run title, will retire at the end of this season.
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Train and light vehicle collide at JR Uchibo Line crossing, one person unconscious, Minamiboso, Chiba
2024-09-08 10:36:00
On the morning of the 8th, a train collided with a light vehicle at a railroad crossing on the JR Uchibo Line in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. The woman driving the vehicle was taken to the hospital but remains unconscious.
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"The Room Next Door" wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
2024-09-08 08:12:00
The Venice International Film Festival in Italy, one of the world's three major film festivals, announced the winners on the 7th, with the top prize, the Golden Lion, awarded to "The Room Next Door" by Spanish director Pedro Almodovar.
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Ukraine expresses concern over reports that Iran has provided missiles to Russia
2024-09-08 05:50:00
Following a report by a major American newspaper that Iran was providing short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry expressed "deep concern" on the 7th and called on Iran not to provide any weapons.
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Palestinian UN agency chief calls for immediate ceasefire; casualties continue to rise on 7th
2024-09-08 05:30:00
In the Gaza Strip in Palestine, 11 months after the start of fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas, Israeli military attacks continued over a wide area on the 7th, resulting in numerous casualties. The head of a UN agency posted on social media that "no one can tolerate this any longer," and called for an immediate ceasefire.
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Three parties are in the process of joining the LDP in offering Hyogo Governor Saito his resignation
2024-09-08 05:09:00
Regarding the issue of Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito being accused of power harassment, it has been learned that three other factions are coordinating to join the Liberal Democratic Party, the largest faction in the prefectural assembly, in its request for the governor's resignation. Of the five factions in the prefectural assembly, the Japan Innovation Party, which has not yet decided on its response, is also planning to decide on its policy soon.
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Candidates for CDP leadership election campaign in Nagoya, focusing on winning votes in the region
2024-09-08 05:08:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election was announced on the 7th, and the four candidates began their local campaign in Nagoya. Each camp believes that in addition to votes from Diet members, so-called "local votes" will also be key to victory or defeat, and has decided to focus on winning votes in the regions.
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One month after the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" was issued, various regions are considering ways to improve the situation
2024-09-08 05:08:00
It has been one month since the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" was released on the 8th. In areas where tsunamis are expected, there has been confusion in the response of some local governments, but in Ikata Town, Ehime Prefecture, where the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan" did not previously include a response to emergency information, it has been revealed that the town will decide on a new response policy, such as calling for advance evacuation, and incorporate this into its plan. In addition, the Cabinet Office, which is in charge of disaster prevention responses for the Nankai Trough earthquake, will conduct a survey of local governments and businesses within this month to examine how information is communicated, and will continue to consider ways to improve the situation.
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Candidates for the LDP presidential election continue efforts to expand support
2024-09-08 05:07:00
With four days to go until the LDP presidential election, candidates are continuing to make efforts to expand their support, such as by giving speeches and visiting places. Meanwhile, lawmakers aiming to run are stepping up their efforts to secure sponsors.
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