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Earthquake: "No abnormal information" at Ikata Nuclear Power Plant

2025-01-13 22:50:00
The Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 of Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc. in Ikata-cho, Ehime Prefecture, where a magnitude 3 earthquake was observed, is currently in operation, and according to Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc., there is no information that any abnormalities have occurred at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant due to the earthquake. In addition, there has been no change in the values ​​of the monitoring posts that measure radiation levels around the nuclear power plant.

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[Live broadcast] Japan Meteorological Agency press conference: Earthquake and tsunami warnings explain precautions

2025-01-13 22:44:00
Regarding the tsunami warning issued following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that originated in the Hyuga-Nada Sea, the Japan Meteorological Agency will hold a press conference at 11:15 p.m. later to explain future precautions and other matters.

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[Live] Tsunami warning issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. Live footage from various locations.

2025-01-13 22:43:00
An earthquake occurred at around 9:19 pm on the 13th. The epicenter was in the Hyuga-Nada Sea, the depth of the epicenter was 30 km, and the magnitude of the earthquake was estimated to be 6.9. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures at 9:29 pm due to this earthquake. We will provide you with live footage from various locations.

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[Affects in various areas] Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hits Miyazaki Prefecture, tsunami warning issued for Miyazaki and Kochi

2025-01-13 22:18:00
At around 9:19 pm, an earthquake measuring a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture. It has affected various areas.

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Tsunami warning issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. Tsunami observations at Miyazaki Port, Nichinan Port and Aburatsu Port.

2025-01-13 22:14:00
An earthquake occurred at around 9:19 pm on the 13th. The epicenter was in the Hyuga Sea, the depth of the epicenter was 30 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 6.9. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for Kochi Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture at 9:29 pm due to this earthquake. [The arrival time and height of the tsunami observed at tide gauge stations in various areas] are as follows as of 10:10 pm on the 13th. ◆Miyazaki Port 9:48 pm on the 13th, 20 cm ◆Aburatsu Port, Nichinan City, Miyazaki 10:04 pm on the 13th, 20 cm In some places, a tsunami even larger than the height observed at the tide gauge station may have arrived. It may take more than a few hours from the observation of the tide level change due to the tsunami until the maximum wave is observed. In some places, a tsunami even larger than the height observed may have arrived. It is possible that the height of the tsunami will increase further in the future. A ``tsunami warning'' has been issued for the following coasts. ◇Kochi Prefecture: Estimated height 1m◇Miyazaki Prefecture: Estimated height 1mPeople in areas where a tsunami warning has been issued should stay away from coasts and rivers. Tsunamis can come multiple times and suddenly become higher. Stay away from coasts and rivers. Do not go to check on the situation. Areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake are vulnerable to tsunami damage due to subsiding ground and broken levees. Stay away from coasts and rivers.

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Japan Meteorological Agency issues "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (under investigation)"

2025-01-13 22:12:00
Following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea at around 9:19pm on the 13th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" at 9:55pm and began an investigation into the relationship between this earthquake and the Nankai Trough earthquake. After this, an "Evaluation Review Committee" made up of experts will meet at 10:30pm to conduct a detailed analysis of the observational data and evaluate the relationship between this earthquake and the Nankai Trough earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency will issue another emergency information regarding the results of the evaluation review committee. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people in areas where damage is expected from a Nankai Trough earthquake to take action to protect their safety according to the situation.

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[Earthquake Alert] Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hits Miyazaki, tsunami warning issued for Miyazaki and Kochi

2025-01-13 22:04:00
An earthquake occurred at around 9:19pm on the 13th. The epicenter was in the Hyuga Nada Sea, the depth of the epicenter was 30km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, was estimated to be 6.9. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures at 9:29pm due to this earthquake. The tsunami warning has been issued for the following coasts. ▼Kochi Prefecture (Expected height 1m) ▼Miyazaki Prefecture (Expected height 1m)

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A man who was removing snow from a roof in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, fell to his death

2025-01-13 20:45:00
On the afternoon of the 13th, a 74-year-old man fell and died while removing snow from the roof of an apartment building in Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido.

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South Korean intelligence agency: "About 300 North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia killed, some committed suicide"

2025-01-13 20:36:00
South Korean intelligence agencies have estimated that around 300 North Korean troops were killed in the attack, and that North Korean authorities have also ordered soldiers to commit suicide to avoid capture.

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Shogi "Osho Tournament" 1st game: Seven-time champion Sota Fujii wins against 9th-dan Takuya Nagase

2025-01-13 20:25:00
The first game of the seven-game match for the O-sho tournament, one of the eight major titles in shogi, was held in Shizuoka Prefecture. Souta Fujii (22), who holds seven titles and is aiming for his fourth consecutive title, defeated ninth-dan player Takuya Nagase (32) to win his first game.

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Greenland Panama Canal Trump's remarks cause a big stir locally

2025-01-13 19:15:00
The remarks made by the next US president, Donald Trump, are causing a big stir. How are his remarks calling for the ownership of the Danish territory of Greenland and the return of the Panama Canal being received locally? An NHK reporting team went to the area.

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24 dead in LA wildfire, expected to grow by 15 days

2025-01-13 18:59:00
Local authorities have announced that 24 people have died so far in the wildfires that continue around Los Angeles, USA. Relief efforts for those affected have begun locally, but authorities are calling for caution as winds are likely to strengthen again on the 15th and the fires may intensify.

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Jockey dies after horses collide during training at Sonoda Racecourse in Hyogo

2025-01-13 18:11:00
On the morning of the 13th, two horses collided during training at Sonoda Racecourse in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, causing the jockey in his 40s to be thrown off and hit his head hard, resulting in his death.

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Snowboarding university student buried in snow in Yuzawa, Niigata

2025-01-13 17:29:00
On the morning of the 13th, a female university student in her 20s was found snowboarding at a ski resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, buried above her chest in the snow on the side of the course. The woman was rescued but remains unconscious and in critical condition. The police are currently investigating the details of the incident.

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"Kotochinokoto" celebrates his 20th birthday with a surprise celebration in Minoh, Osaka

2025-01-13 17:12:00
On Coming of Age Day on the 13th, local artist Kocchino Kento made a surprise appearance at the 20th Birthday Gathering in Minoh City, Osaka, to celebrate the new beginnings of the generation with song and dance.

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High School Soccer Championship: Maebashi Ikuei wins second title, defeating Ryutsu Keizai University Kashiwa

2025-01-13 16:56:00
The final of the All Japan High School Soccer Championship was held at the National Stadium in Tokyo, with Gunma's Maebashi Ikuei High School defeating Chiba's Ryutsu Keizai University Kashiwa High School in a penalty shootout to win the championship for the second time in seven tournaments.

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Teikyo wins fourth consecutive University Rugby Championship

2025-01-13 15:07:00
The final of the National University Rugby Championship, which determines the best university in Japan, was held at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo, where Teikyo University defeated Waseda University 33-15 to win their 13th and fourth consecutive championship.

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[Live] Press conference following arrest of former president of Tokyo Women's Medical University

2025-01-13 14:52:00
Following the arrest of former Tokyo Women's Medical University president Kinuko Iwamoto on suspicion of embezzlement, the university will hold a press conference at 3:00 pm on the 13th. We will be live streaming the conference.

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Flowers offered to Naoki Ogi, a student who died nine years ago in the Nagano ski bus accident

2025-01-13 12:39:00
Shortly before the ninth anniversary of the ski tour bus accident in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, in which 15 people, including university students, were killed, Naoki Ogi, a professor emeritus at Hosei University who lost four of his students, visited the accident site on the 13th and laid flowers at the memorial.

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President Zelensky is open to exchanging two captured North Korean soldiers

2025-01-13 12:26:00
On the 12th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted a video on social media purportedly showing two North Korean soldiers captured in western Russia being interrogated, expressing a positive attitude toward exchanging them for Ukrainian soldiers captured by Russia.

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Disney characters celebrate Coming of Age Day in Urayasu, Chiba

2025-01-13 12:09:00
On Coming of Age Day on the 13th, a "20th Birthday Gathering" was held at Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, where familiar characters celebrated the new beginning.

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Foreign Minister Iwatake arrives in South Korea, his first visit, to meet with Foreign Minister Cho

2025-01-13 11:40:00
Foreign Minister Iwaki arrived in South Korea, his first country, on the morning of the 13th, on his first overseas visit of the year. Afterwards, he will meet with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yol and intends to confirm that the importance of cooperation between Japan and South Korea will not change, regardless of the domestic political situation in South Korea.

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Prime Minister Ishiba meets with US and Philippine leaders, agreeing to continue cooperation on maritime security, etc.

2025-01-13 11:04:00
Prime Minister Ishiba met with the leaders of the United States and the Philippines via video conference and agreed to continue cooperation in areas such as maritime security, with China in mind. On the other hand, he strongly urged US President Biden to dispel concerns over the ban on Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel.

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LDP Secretary-General departs for China to hold exchange conference with Chinese Communist Party for the first time in seven years

2025-01-13 10:28:00
The secretaries-general of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party departed Haneda Airport for China on the morning of the 13th to attend the Japan-China Ruling Party Exchange Council, the first inter-party exchange with the Chinese Communist Party in seven years.

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Former president of Tokyo Women's Medical University arrested on suspicion of embezzlement over facility construction, Metropolitan Police Department

2025-01-13 09:12:00
The former president of Tokyo Women's Medical University, one of the leading private medical schools in Japan, was arrested on suspicion of embezzlement for allegedly having the university transfer funds to an architect's account as remuneration for non-existent advisory work in relation to the construction of facilities on the university's campus in Shinjuku Ward, causing the university to incur losses of approximately 120 million yen. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that the funds transferred to the architect were then diverted back to the former president, who was the head of the university at the time, and is set to investigate the case further.

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Gaza ceasefire talks: "Agreement close but gaps remain" - U.S. official

2025-01-13 07:22:00
The head of Israel's intelligence agency has arrived in Qatar, the mediator between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas, where talks are ongoing for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. A senior U.S. government official has indicated that they are close to an agreement but there is still a gap to be filled, and attention is focused on whether an agreement can be reached.

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Chiba enacts new ordinance to regulate distribution of stolen goods to combat a spate of metal thefts

2025-01-13 06:53:00
In order to prevent a series of thefts of metal objects, a new ordinance in Chiba Prefecture came into force on the 1st of this month to regulate the distribution of stolen goods. Purchasing companies are required to obtain a business license, and are required to verify the identity of customers when making transactions and keep records.

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Two-car accident on Tomei Expressway in Gotemba, Shizuoka, 5 injured

2025-01-13 06:27:00
According to the police and fire department, an accident involving two passenger cars occurred on the Tomei Expressway in Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture, at around 4:50 a.m. on the 13th. According to the fire department, five people were injured in the accident, two of whom are believed to be seriously injured. The police and fire department are conducting rescue operations and are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

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Search continues for three missing people one week after fishing boat capsized off Kashima Port, Ibaraki

2025-01-13 05:52:00
It has been one week since a fishing boat capsized off the coast of Kashima Port in Ibaraki Prefecture on the 13th. The whereabouts of the three crew members remain unknown, and the Japan Coast Guard is continuing its search while also investigating the cause of the capsizing by closely examining the conditions on board and the operation of the boat at the time.

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President-elect Trump to hold phone call with Putin within weeks

2025-01-13 05:23:00
Congressman Waltz, who will be the National Security Advisor in the incoming Trump administration, predicted that a phone call between President-elect Trump and Russian President Putin will take place within the next few weeks.

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Ukraine poll: "Ready to endure war" drops 16 points in one year

2025-01-13 04:25:00
As it nears the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the latest opinion poll conducted in Ukraine showed that 57% of people answered that they were "prepared to endure war for as long as necessary," a drop of more than 10 points over the past year. The organization that conducted the survey analyzed that this was largely due to the difficulties the Ukrainian military faced last year, including losing territory in the east.

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Author Fuyuji Domon passes away at age 96. Works include "Novel Uesugi Yozan."

2025-01-13 00:01:00
Author Fuyuji Domon, who wrote many historical novels and essays, including the bestselling novel "Uesugi Yozan," has passed away from cancer. He was 96 years old.

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