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Plans such as collecting "fuel debris" for the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

2022-01-01 23:30:00
At TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, work is continuing toward decommissioning. For the full-scale removal of melted-down nuclear fuel, so-called "fuel debris," which is considered to be the biggest difficulty, research using robots and sampling as samples are planned.

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Female and girl died in apartment Kagoshima city where man collapses in bathroom

2022-01-01 23:24:00
On the evening of the 1st, in a room in an apartment in Kagoshima City, a mother in her twenties and a daughter, who was about one year old, were found bleeding and collapsed, and their death was confirmed. In the bathroom of the apartment, a man who seems to be her husband has collapsed, and police are waiting for the man's recovery to investigate how the two died.

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House fire in Kashihara, Nara Unable to contact an elderly couple found in the bodies of two

2022-01-01 20:26:00
On the morning of the 1st, a fire broke out in a house in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, and two people were found dead in the burnt remains. After the fire, police are in the process of confirming their identities because they have not been able to contact the elderly couple who live in this house.

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New Chitose Airport Temporarily closed runway due to heavy snow Flight 233 canceled (as of 6:00 pm)

2022-01-01 18:36:00
At New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, the runway was closed for about 3 hours from noon on the 1st due to heavy snow, and U-turn returnees and tourists who perform transfer procedures etc. are long at the counters of airline companies in the departure lobby. I made a line.

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Aichi Prefecture Omicron strain 2 new infections confirmed 9 people in total in the prefecture

2022-01-01 18:10:00
Aichi Prefecture announced on the 1st that it was confirmed that two new people were infected with the Omicron strain. A total of 9 people have been confirmed to be infected with Omicron strains in the prefecture.

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Be careful when making a U-turn, even if there is a risk of heavy winter snow again from around the 3rd.

2022-01-01 18:03:00
Due to the effects of "every few years of cold air" and "year-end cold waves," heavy snowfall continued on New Year's Day on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and the amount of snowfall is much higher than normal in various places. The winter-type pressure distribution will loosen once, but from around the 3rd, the winter-type pressure distribution will change again, and there is a risk that snow will increase further. Be careful when making a U-turn.

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"Be careful of rice cakes" Clogged in the throat Transported 6 people in Tokyo 2 people in their 80s died

2022-01-01 17:48:00
On New Year's Day, six elderly men and women were taken to a hospital with rice cakes stuck in their throats in Tokyo, and two of them died. The Tokyo Fire Department calls for caution by cutting the mochi into small pieces and chewing them well.

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New Chitose Airport Temporarily closed runway due to heavy snow Flight 226 canceled (as of 4:00 pm)

2022-01-01 17:35:00
At New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, the runway was closed for about 3 hours from noon on the 1st due to heavy snow, and U-turn returnees and tourists who perform transfer procedures etc. are long at the counters of airline companies in the departure lobby. I made a line.

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Ishikawa Nanao House and other 5 buildings burned down 3 bodies found in the original house

2022-01-01 17:28:00
Early in the morning of the 1st, there was a fire in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where five houses and other buildings were completely destroyed, and three people were found dead in the house at the source of the fire. The police are confirming that they are three parents and children in their 70s and 40s who live in this house.

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New Year Celebration Ceremony His Majesty the Emperor "Pray for the happiness of the people and the development of the country"

2022-01-01 16:49:00
On New Year's Day, a "New Year celebration" was held at the Imperial Palace, and His Majesty the Emperor gave a New Year's greeting, saying, "I pray for the happiness of the people and the development of the country."

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Tohoku Shinkansen resumes operation Tokyo-Sendai up line

2022-01-01 16:09:00
The Tohoku-Hokkaido Line had to suspend operation on the up line between Tokyo Station and Sendai Station due to the effect of deposits found on the overhead line between Omiya Station in Saitama Prefecture and Oyama Station in Tochigi Prefecture, but at 3:54 pm Operation resumed in minutes.

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Fukushima Prefecture Omicron strain confirmed to be infected by one person First in the prefecture

2022-01-01 16:06:00
Fukushima Prefecture announced on the 1st that it was confirmed that one man who had traveled abroad was infected with the "Omicron strain". This is the first time that a person infected with Omicron strain has been confirmed in the prefecture.

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Tohoku-Hokkaido Line Operation Suspension Tokyo-Sendai Up Line

2022-01-01 15:18:00
The Tohoku-Hokkaido Line is not operating on the up line between Tokyo Station and Sendai Station due to the effect of deposits found on the overhead line between Omiya Station in Saitama Prefecture and Oyama Station in Tochigi Prefecture.

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Ishikawa Nanao 3 people unknown in a house fire One body found in the burnt remains

2022-01-01 15:05:00
A house fire broke out in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture early in the morning of the 1st, and one body was found in the burnt remains. After the fire, the three parents and children were out of contact, and police are rushing to confirm their safety and confirming the identities of the bodies found.

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House fire in Kashihara, Nara Unable to contact an elderly couple

2022-01-01 15:04:00
A fire broke out in a house in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture on the morning of the 1st, and police say that the elderly couple living in this house has not been contacted.

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From April, the revised Civil Code for "adults" will come into effect at the age of 18.

2022-01-01 15:03:00
The definition of "adult" will change for the first time in about 140 years. Due to the enforcement of the revised Civil Code that lowers the adult age, from April this year, he will become an "adult" at the age of 18.

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A-bomb survivors sit down on New Year's Day and appeal for the abolition of nuclear weapons in Nagasaki

2022-01-01 14:21:00
A-bomb survivors and others sat down in Nagasaki City on New Year's Day, and reiterated the abolition of nuclear weapons, saying that this is an important year, such as the scheduled meeting of the parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

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Two people were transported to the hospital because they could not contact three people in a house fire in Nanao, Ishikawa.

2022-01-01 14:04:00
Early in the morning of the 1st, a fire broke out from a house in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and it spread to the surrounding houses. After the fire, the three parents and children who were at the house of the fire were out of contact, and police and fire departments are confirming their safety.

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Tokaido Shinkansen Delay Elimination Generally Return to Normal Operation

2022-01-01 13:21:00
Due to the heavy snowfall in Shiga prefecture, there was a delay on the Tokaido Shinkansen up and down lines, but as of 0:50 pm, it has returned to normal operation. In addition, the delay in the down line of the Sanyo Shinkansen, which had been caused by this effect, has been resolved.

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House fire in Kashihara, Nara Unable to contact an elderly couple

2022-01-01 13:19:00
A fire broke out in a house in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture on the morning of the 1st, and police say that the elderly couple living in this house has not been contacted.

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Two people were transported to the hospital because they could not contact three people in a house fire in Nanao, Ishikawa.

2022-01-01 12:06:00
Early in the morning of the 1st, a fire broke out in a house in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and police said that two out of five family members living in this house were taken to the hospital and three were out of contact.

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Fire in an apartment 2 bodies found 3 people transported to a hospital Saitama Kawagoe

2022-01-01 11:59:00
Early in the morning of the 1st, a fire broke out in a room in an apartment in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, killing two people. Police are confirming that they are out of contact with a couple of men in their 70s and women in their 80s who live in this room.

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Expected to be delayed by about 10 minutes due to heavy snow on the Tokaido Shinkansen

2022-01-01 11:55:00
As of 11:30 am, the Tokaido Shinkansen is slowing down on the up and down lines between Gifu Hashima Station and Kyoto Station due to heavy snowfall in Shiga Prefecture, so there is a delay. Due to this effect, a delay of about 10 minutes is expected for the down line of the Sanyo Shinkansen.

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"New Year Celebration Ceremony" His Majesty the Emperor "Pray for the happiness of the people and the development of the country"

2022-01-01 11:45:00
On New Year's Day, a "New Year celebration" was held at the Imperial Palace, and His Majesty the Emperor gave a New Year's greeting, saying, "I pray for the happiness of the people and the development of the country."

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New Year's Day Snowfall on the Sea of ​​Japan side is 2 to 4 times higher than normal

2022-01-01 11:39:00
Due to the strong cold air and the winter-type pressure distribution, the snowfall was two to four times more than normal, mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, which affected transportation. Although the peak of heavy snowfall has passed over a wide area, it is expected that the snow will intensify again in northern Japan, so be careful about avalanches, snowfall, and accidents during snow removal work.

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Tohoku Shinkansen Tokyo Station-Morioka Station up and down line operation resumed

2022-01-01 10:13:00
Due to a point failure that occurred at Furukawa Station in Miyagi Prefecture, the Tohoku-Hokkaido Line had to suspend operation on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Morioka Station, but resumed operation at 10 am.

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Tohoku-Hokkaido Line Tokyo-Morioka Up and Down Line Operation Suspension

2022-01-01 09:45:00
Due to a point failure that occurred at Furukawa Station in Miyagi Prefecture, the Tohoku Shinkansen has been suspended from operating on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Morioka Station from around 8:20 am.

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New Year's Day heavy snowfall on the Sea of ​​Japan side More than three times the normal snowfall

2022-01-01 09:44:00
Due to the strong cold air and the winter-type pressure distribution, heavy snowfall occurs on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and even on flat ground, there are places where the snowfall is much higher than normal. Be wary of heavy snow and freezing of the road surface on traffic, and be careful of avalanches, falling snow, and accidents during snow removal work.

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Two fires found in an apartment Saitama Kawagoe

2022-01-01 09:30:00
Before dawn on the 1st, a fire broke out in a room in an apartment in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, and according to the fire department, two people were found dead in the room and three people were taken to the hospital.

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New Year's Day heavy snowfall on the Sea of ​​Japan side More than three times the normal snowfall

2022-01-01 08:31:00
Due to the strong cold air and the winter-type pressure distribution, heavy snowfall occurs on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and even on flat ground, there are places where the snowfall is much higher than normal. Be wary of heavy snow and freezing of the road surface on traffic, and be careful of avalanches, falling snow, and accidents during snow removal work.

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Two fires found in an apartment Saitama Kawagoe

2022-01-01 07:38:00
Before dawn on the 1st, a fire broke out in a room in an apartment in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, and according to the fire department, two people were found dead in the room and three people were taken to the hospital.

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New Year's Day heavy snowfall on the Sea of ​​Japan side More than three times the normal snowfall

2022-01-01 07:21:00
Due to the strong cold air and the winter-type pressure distribution, heavy snowfall occurs on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and even on flat ground, there are places where the snowfall is much higher than normal. Be wary of heavy snow and freezing of the road surface on traffic, and be careful of avalanches, falling snow, and accidents during snow removal work.

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[Weather forecaster commentary] New Year's Day to Sangan's weather What is the heavy snowfall in the future?

2022-01-01 07:19:00
The Sea of ​​Japan side needs to be vigilant against heavy snowfall in the future. Be careful of avalanches, falling snow, and accidents during snow removal work. This is a commentary by Toshiyuki Minami, a weather forecaster, about the outlook for snow in the future and points to note. (This video cannot be viewed on data broadcasting)

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Multiple trains contact fallen trees due to heavy snowfall in Kyoto Limited express suspension

2022-01-01 06:53:00
On the JR San-In Line, on the night of the 31st, several trains came into contact with fallen trees, which are thought to be affected by heavy snow, in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture, and spent time in a train where about 45 passengers stopped.

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Tokaido Shinkansen is expected to be delayed by up to 40 minutes due to heavy snow.

2022-01-01 06:43:00
According to JR Tokai, the Tokaido Shinkansen is operated at a slower speed between Kyoto Station and Nagoya Station on the up line and between Nagoya Station and Shin-Osaka Station on the down line due to the heavy snowfall in Shiga Prefecture. It means that a delay of up to 40 minutes is expected. Due to this effect, the down line of the Sanyo Shinkansen is also expected to be delayed.

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Tokyo Meiji Jingu Infection control, all night worship for the first time in 2 years

2022-01-01 05:50:00
At Meiji Jingu in Tokyo, an all-night worship was held for the first time in two years, and many people visited the shrine for the first time as infection control measures were taken, and joined hands with a wish for a new year.

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Tokyo Shibuya New Year's Eve is crowded around the scrambled intersection

2022-01-01 05:39:00
Although the countdown event was canceled around Shibuya Station in Tokyo, a large number of people gathered around the scrambled intersection and became crowded as the year passed.

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The weather on New Year's Day is “New Year's Eve Cold Wave” Heavy snow warning centered on the Sea of ​​Japan side

2022-01-01 00:39:00
Due to the strong cold air and the winter-type pressure distribution, snow continues to fall mainly along the mountains on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and snowfall is increasing even on flat ground. Snow cover is expected to increase in a short period of time before noon on New Year's Day, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic due to heavy snowfall and freezing of the road surface.

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