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Miyagiken-oki Earthquake Raised the probability within the next 30 years from "70% to 80%"

2022-01-13 23:28:00
The government's Earthquake Research Committee has recalculated the probability of occurrence of major earthquakes announced so far as of the 1st of this month and announced the results. Of these, the probability of a magnitude 7 class "Miyagi-ken-oki earthquake" that has occurred repeatedly in the past has been raised from the previous "60% to 70%" to "70% to 80%" within the next 30 years. rice field.

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Did you get caught up in the snow that had fallen in Hokkaido? 81-year-old female died

2022-01-13 23:21:00
On the evening of the 13th, an 81-year-old woman was found buried in snow in a house in Naie Town, Hokkaido, and was taken to a hospital, but was soon confirmed dead. Police are investigating that the woman was unloading the roof and was caught in the falling snow.

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Toyama National Highway No. 8 Between Oyabe and Ishikawa Prefectural border About 3 km stuck on the vertical line

2022-01-13 23:18:00
According to the Toyama River National Highway Office, National Highway No. 8 was affected by the fact that two large trucks could not climb the slope due to snow and blocked the road. It means that multiple cars are stuck on the upper and lower lines between them for about 3 km. At the national highway office, we are working to eliminate the stalling, such as moving trucks. Due to snow on the parallel Hokuriku Expressway, traffic is closed on the upper and lower lines of the Tonami interchange in Toyama prefecture and the Kanazawa Morimoto interchange in Ishikawa prefecture.

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Heavy snowfall around Hokuriku Hokuriku, Kinki, Niigata Prefecture, etc.

2022-01-13 22:59:00
Due to the strong cold air flowing into the sky, snow clouds that have developed around Hokuriku, including Toyama Prefecture, have flowed into the area, resulting in heavy snowfall. There is a risk that snow will increase further in Hokuriku, Kinki, Niigata Prefecture, etc. over the 14th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts such as car stuck.

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Toyama "Significant heavy snow" information announcement Be wary of large-scale traffic obstacles

2022-01-13 22:57:00
At 10:18 pm, the Toyama Local Meteorological Observatory released Toyama Prefecture meteorological information on the remarkable heavy snowfall. In Tonami City, we observed a remarkable snowfall of 20 cm in 3 hours until 10 pm. Heavy snow is expected to continue until dawn on the 14th, and the Meteorological Observatory is calling for caution against the occurrence of large-scale traffic obstacles.

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Osaka Building Arson Incident The two high school leaders who died

2022-01-13 22:55:00
A man who was instructing Miyuki Akane and (28) Ippei Uchida (43) who died in the case where 25 people died when a clinic entering a building in Kita-ku, Osaka was set on fire responded to an interview. "I suddenly lost my life and felt unbelievable and indignant," he said.

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Osaka Building Arson Incident The deceased director's classmate "really regrettable"

2022-01-13 22:52:00
Kotaro Nishizawa (49), the director of the clinic who died in the case where a clinic entering a building in Kita-ku, Osaka was set on fire, responded to an interview with a middle school and high school classmate who said, "I'm full of regret. I feel that returning to work without losing the incident would be a tribute to him. "

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One month after the arson of the Osaka Building, no trouble was found.

2022-01-13 22:48:00
It's been a month since the clinic that entered the building in Kita-ku, Osaka was set on fire, killing 25 people involved. While the suspect died and the motives could not be clarified, the police are proceeding with interviews with the surroundings, but no trouble that could lead to the incident has been found with the clinic.

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[Weather commentary] Future snow Points to watch out for (21:00 on the 13th)

2022-01-13 22:32:00
Due to the strong cold air flowing in the sky, it is heavy snow, such as snow of nearly 50 cm in 6 hours in Nagano prefecture. Snow cover may increase in a short time in Hokuriku, Kinki, Niigata prefectures, etc. over the 14th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic effects such as blizzards, snowdrifts, and car stalling due to snow cover. This is a commentary by Kimiharu Saita, a weather forecaster, about the outlook for snow in the future. (The video is 2 minutes and 24 seconds. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.)

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To submit amendments such as raising insurance premiums due to lack of financial resources for employment insurance

2022-01-13 21:51:00
With the shortage of financial resources for employment insurance becoming an issue, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to raise the insurance premium rate for businesses that pay 0.2% of wages, such as unemployment benefits, from October to 0.6%. We have decided to submit a bill to amend the insurance law to the Diet.

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Heavy snowfall in Nagano Prefecture Hokuriku, Kinki, Niigata prefectures, etc. There is a risk of increased snowfall in a short time

2022-01-13 21:33:00
Due to the strong cold air flowing in the sky, it is heavy snow, such as snow of nearly 50 cm in 6 hours in Nagano prefecture. Snow cover may increase in a short time in Hokuriku, Kinki, and Niigata prefectures over the 14th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts such as car stuck.

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Infection confirmed in all 47 prefectures of Omicron strain Confirmed in Akita and Saga

2022-01-13 21:07:00
On the 13th, confirmation of infection with Omicron strain was newly announced in Akita and Saga prefectures. As a result, infection with the Omicron strain was confirmed in all 47 prefectures in Japan.

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Uber Eats Delivering a man dies and indicts a man who was a deliveryman at home

2022-01-13 21:02:00
A deliveryman of the delivery agency service "Uber Eats" was charged at home in April last year in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, for killing a 78-year-old man walking on a pedestrian crossing by hitting him with a bicycle. I learned from an interview with the prosecution that I was there.

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Sexual harassment of female staff Former Kawagoe city council orders a consolation fee

2022-01-13 20:49:00
In a trial in which a man who was a former city council member in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, was sued by a female employee of the city for being sexually harassed, the Kawagoe branch of the Saitama District Court ordered the former member to pay 1.1 million yen including compensation. I did.

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What are the points to be aware of due to the subsequent heavy snow "JPCZ"?

2022-01-13 20:40:00
It snowed heavily in Hokkaido from the 11th, and the impact on traffic such as power outages and accidents continued. There is a risk of heavy snowfall in a short period of time even on flat ground over a wide area on the Sea of ​​Japan side over the 14th. This is the influence of "JPCZ" = "Japan Sea Polar Air Mass Convergence Zone" that appears frequently this winter. I have summarized what you should pay attention to in this heavy snowfall.

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Request for retrial of Osaki case Submission of final opinion of defense team "accident, not murder"

2022-01-13 20:16:00
In a motion to retrial the so-called "Osaki case" that occurred in Kagoshima prefecture 43 years ago = to redo the trial, the defense team submitted a final opinion reasserting that it was an accident rather than a murder. The court will decide whether to approve the retrial after receiving explanations from both the defense team and the prosecution.

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Premiums for Nippon Life Insurance, etc. will increase from April on average about 1%

2022-01-13 20:05:00
Nippon Life Insurance Co., Ltd., the largest life insurance company, announced that it will raise premiums for some of its annuity insurance and whole life insurance from April. It is said that it is because the ultra-low interest rate is prolonged and it is difficult to manage the funds entrusted by the contractor.

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[Weather commentary] Future snow Points to watch out for (19:00 on the 13th)

2022-01-13 19:39:00
Snow is getting stronger mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan. Snow cover may increase in a short time in Hokuriku, Kinki, Niigata prefectures, etc. on the 14th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts such as car stuck. Kojiro Mukaigasa, a weather forecaster, explains the outlook for snow in the future. (The video is 1 minute 25 seconds. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.)

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Third inoculation “Supply plan and advance schedule as soon as possible” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-01-13 19:16:00
At a press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "We have already shown the delivery of the vaccine required for vaccination by March, but each local government plans based on the outlook for supply. It is important to proceed with inoculation, and I would like to show future supply plans as soon as possible. " On top of that, "We are considering further accelerating the vaccination interval, including non-elderly people, based on the fact that we were able to purchase an additional vaccine from Moderna for the first quarter of this year. As soon as possible, I would like to show the schedule etc. as soon as possible. "

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"Long-term detention violates international rules without trial for immigration" Two people filed suit

2022-01-13 19:05:00
Two foreign men who were not granted refugee claims and were required to leave the country were detained for a long time without a judicial examination such as a trial, saying that it was unjustified in violation of international regulations. I have filed a lawsuit seeking compensation.

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To request the government to shorten the isolation of players who will participate in the soccer World Cup Asian final qualifying

2022-01-13 18:45:00
The Japan Football Association, along with the J-League, has told the government that the players of the domestic team who will participate in the soccer World Cup Asian final qualifying round from the end of this month to next month will be required to be quarantined for 14 days after the end of the activity. It was clarified that we would like to shorten it.

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Kagoshima Mageshima Self-Defense Forces Base Construction Prefectural Governor “I don't know the process”

2022-01-13 18:42:00
On the 13th, a person in charge of the Ministry of Defense visited the prefectural office and told Governor Shioda that the government had decided to build a SDF base on Mageshima in Nishinoomote City, Kagoshima Prefecture, for training the US military. Governor Shioda expressed discomfort, saying, "I'm not sure what kind of process this decision was made."

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Hokuriku, Kinki, Niigata prefectures, etc. There is a risk of increased snowfall in a short time over 14 days

2022-01-13 18:34:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow is intensifying mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan. Snow cover may increase in a short time in Hokuriku, Kinki, Niigata prefectures, etc. on the 14th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts such as car stuck.

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Uniform demand for the Confederation of Automobiles Spring Battle "Flexibly" without raising for 4 consecutive years

2022-01-13 18:32:00
The industry-specific labor union "Automobile Soren", which is formed by labor unions such as automobile manufacturers, has decided not to raise a uniform demand equivalent to "base-up" to raise the basic salary in this spring battle for four consecutive years. The affiliated labor unions will decide the amount of wage increase according to each situation.

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Okinawa Infection spread Medical workers cannot go to work one after another and are "close to the collapse of medical care"

2022-01-13 17:58:00
In Okinawa prefecture, there are a number of cases where medical staff cannot go to work due to infection or close contact.

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Tohoku Shinkansen Approximately 6 hours suspension of operation 74 suspensions Affects approximately 27,400 people

2022-01-13 17:55:00
On the Tohoku Shinkansen, due to the fact that the points of the track did not switch on the premises of Koriyama Station in Fukushima Prefecture, the operation was suspended on all lines from the first train, and about 70 trains were suspended until it resumed in the afternoon, about 27,000 people. Has been affected.

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Two men died in a series of accidents in heavy snow in Hokkaido

2022-01-13 17:38:00
On the morning of the 13th, a 74-year-old man was found buried in snow near a barn in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, and was taken to a hospital but died. It is believed that he was involved in the snowfall from the roof of the barn. Also in Aibetsu, Hokkaido, a 90-year-old man was found lying between a snowplow and a snowy mountain and was taken to a hospital but died. The police are investigating the detailed situation.

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One female in her 90s or older suspected of being infected with Omicron strain died in Chiba

2022-01-13 17:13:00
Chiba Prefecture announced on the 13th that a female in her 90s or older who was suspected of being infected with the Omicron strain died on the 11th of this month. The woman had an underlying illness and had been vaccinated twice.

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Gasoline retail price rises for the first time in 8 weeks National average 1 liter 166.5 yen

2022-01-13 16:19:00
The retail price of regular gasoline this week was 166.5 yen per liter on average nationwide, rising for the first time in eight weeks. The reason is that the futures price of crude oil is rising due to the view that the impact of the spread of the mutant virus "Omicron strain" on economic activities is limited.

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Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade released parachute descent training assuming remote island defense

2022-01-13 16:07:00
The Ground Self-Defense Force's "1st Airborne Brigade," the only parachute descent unit in the Self-Defense Forces, has released training assuming the defense of remote islands at a training ground in Chiba Prefecture.

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Two tires of a large truck come off and a pedestrian hit directly is seriously injured Gunma Shibukawa

2022-01-13 16:04:00
On the 12th on a national highway in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, two tires came off from a large truck running, and one of them rolled about 500 meters and hit a man walking on the sidewalk. The man was seriously injured, including a broken rib, and police are investigating the cause of the tire coming off.

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North-West Japan Center on the Sea of ​​Japan side There is a risk that snow will increase in a short time toward tomorrow.

2022-01-13 16:03:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow is intensifying mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan. Snow cover may increase in a short time over the 14th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts such as car stuck.

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Was it caught in the snowfall from the roof? Male died Asahikawa, Hokkaido

2022-01-13 15:26:00
On the morning of the 13th, a 74-year-old man was found buried in snow near a barn in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, and was taken to a hospital, but died afterwards. Police are investigating the situation in detail, assuming that they were involved in a snowfall from the roof of the barn.

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Exchanged opinions with mechanics at Prime Minister Kishida's car dealership

2022-01-13 15:24:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited a car dealership in Tokyo on the 13th and exchanged opinions with mechanics. He emphasized the idea of ​​working to improve the environment so that businesses can raise wages.

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Questionnaire to the Legal Affairs Bureau of Kumamoto Jikei Hospital, which introduced "confidential birth" independently

2022-01-13 14:43:00
Kumamoto City's Jikei Hospital, which has independently introduced "confidential birth" that does not reveal its identity other than the hospital, must submit a birth certificate on behalf of a woman who wishes to have a confidential birth last month. Submitted a letter of inquiry to the Legal Affairs Bureau on the 13th to see if he violated the law.

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Former Deputy Minister Toyama, who was charged at home by the Komeito, was dismissed.

2022-01-13 14:38:00
Former Deputy Minister of Finance Toyama, a former member of the House of Representatives of the Komeito, who was charged at home for violating the Money Lending Business Act last month, was dismissed by the Komeito for damaging the party's honor.

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27 years before the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, Kobe teaches lessons to young police officers

2022-01-13 12:51:00
Twenty-seven years after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, police officers from the Hyogo Prefectural Police, who were involved in rescue operations at the time, held a meeting to talk about their experiences and taught young police officers lessons.

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North-West Japan Snow is getting stronger mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side Expected heavy snowfall tomorrow

2022-01-13 12:49:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow will intensify mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan, and heavy snowfall is expected over the 14th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts such as car stuck.

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Tohoku Shinkansen resumes operation Temporary operation is suspended on all lines from the first train

2022-01-13 12:39:00
The Tohoku Shinkansen has been suspended from the first train for about 5 hours on all lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station due to the fact that the points of the line do not switch on the premises of Koriyama Station in Fukushima Prefecture. After that, the suspension continued in some sections, but at 0:30 pm, operation resumed on all lines.

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Operation resumed on all Tohoku Shinkansen lines

2022-01-13 12:37:00
The Tohoku-Hokkaido Line had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Koriyama Station and Sendai Station due to a point failure, but resumed operation at 0:30 pm.

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Third inoculation “Supply plan and advance schedule as soon as possible” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-01-13 12:31:00
At a press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "We have already shown the delivery of the vaccine required for vaccination by March, but each local government plans based on the outlook for supply. It is important to proceed with inoculation, and I would like to show future supply plans as soon as possible. " On top of that, "We are considering further accelerating the vaccination interval, including non-elderly people, based on the fact that we were able to purchase an additional vaccine from Moderna for the first quarter of this year. As soon as possible, I would like to show the schedule etc. as soon as possible. "

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Tohoku Shinkansen scheduled to resume operation ahead of schedule at 0:30 pm

2022-01-13 12:24:00
Regarding the Tohoku-Hokkaido Shinkansen, which continues to be suspended for some sections due to a point failure, JR East said that it was expected to resume operation at around 1:30 pm, but restoration work has progressed and it will resume at around 0:30 pm Announced that it will be done.

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Hospital Resident Arrested on suspicion of theft "Stress at work" Metropolitan Police Department

2022-01-13 12:11:00
A 31-year-old trainee at Toranomon Hospital in Tokyo was arrested for breaking into a house in Tokyo and stealing cash. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the relationship because there are about 40 cases of similar damages one after another, saying that "I was stressed by working at the hospital".

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Two tires of a large truck come off and a pedestrian hit directly is seriously injured Gunma Shibukawa

2022-01-13 12:07:00
On the 12th on a national highway in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, two tires came off from a large truck running, and one of them rolled about 500 meters and hit a man walking on the sidewalk. The man was seriously injured, including a broken rib, and police are investigating the cause of the tire coming off.

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Prime Minister Omicron's close contacts Considering shortening the waiting period of accommodation facilities

2022-01-13 12:04:00
Regarding the response to Omicron strains, Prime Minister Kishida has indicated that he would consider shortening the waiting period for close contacts at accommodation facilities so that social functions can be maintained even if the infection spreads rapidly.

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North-West Japan Snow is getting stronger mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side Expected heavy snowfall tomorrow

2022-01-13 12:01:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow will intensify mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan, and heavy snowfall is expected over the 14th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts such as car stuck.

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Partial resumption of Tohoku Shinkansen operation is expected to be fully resumed around 1:30 pm

2022-01-13 11:54:00
The Tohoku Shinkansen has been suspended from the first train for about 5 hours on all lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station due to the fact that the points of the line do not switch on the premises of Koriyama Station in Fukushima Prefecture. The operation is still suspended in some sections, and according to JR East, the resumption is expected to be around 1:30 pm.

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Yamaguchi Iwakuni City Hall, etc. Strengthen measures against infections of distributed workers

2022-01-13 11:45:00
In Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, where priority measures such as spread prevention are applied, the city's staff are being infected one after another, so we are starting to work in a distributed manner at city halls and other places to strengthen infection control measures.

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Operation resumed on some Tohoku-Hokkaido Lines Continued suspension of operation between Koriyama and Sendai

2022-01-13 11:33:00
The Tohoku Shinkansen had suspended operation on all lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station due to a point failure, but after 11:00 am, between Tokyo Station and Koriyama Station, Sendai Station and Shin-Aomori Station. The operation was resumed between.

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Operation is suspended on all Tohoku-Hokkaido lines. Resumption is expected around 1:30 pm

2022-01-13 11:14:00
Due to the fact that the points of the Tohoku Shinkansen are no longer switched on the premises of Koriyama Station, all lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station are suspended from the first train on both the upper and lower lines. According to JR East, the operation is expected to resume around 1:30 pm.

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Keikyu Line Keikyu Kawasaki-Kanagawa Shinmachi Up and Down Line Operation resumed

2022-01-13 11:04:00
The Keikyu Line was suspended on the up and down lines between Keikyu Kawasaki and Kanagawa-Shimmachi due to a personal injury that occurred at Namamugi Station, but it resumed operation at 10:38 am.

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Operation is suspended on all Tohoku-Hokkaido lines. Resumption is expected around 1:30 pm

2022-01-13 10:10:00
Due to the fact that the points of the Tohoku Shinkansen are no longer switched on the premises of Koriyama Station, all lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station are suspended from the first train on both the upper and lower lines. According to JR East, the operation is expected to resume around 1:30 pm.

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Keikyu Line Keikyu Kawasaki-Kanagawa Shinmachi Up and Down Line Operation Suspension

2022-01-13 10:02:00
The Keikyu Line has been suspended from 9:18 am on the up and down lines between Keikyu Kawasaki and Kanagawa Shinmachi due to the effects of a personal injury that occurred at Namamugi Station. The operation is expected to resume around 11:00 am.

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Tohoku Shinkansen between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station

2022-01-13 08:45:00
The Tohoku-Hokkaido Line is not operating on all lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station due to the fact that the points on the track are no longer switching on the premises of Koriyama Station. JR East said that it was expected to resume operation around 9:30 am, but due to the difficulty in restoration work, there is no prospect of resuming operation at this stage.

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North-West Japan Snow is getting stronger mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side Expected heavy snowfall tomorrow

2022-01-13 08:25:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow will intensify mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan, and heavy snowfall is expected over the 14th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts such as car stuck.

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Tohoku Shinkansen between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station

2022-01-13 08:00:00
The Tohoku-Hokkaido Line is not operating on all lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station due to the fact that the points on the track are no longer switching on the premises of Koriyama Station. The operation is expected to resume around 9:30 am.

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North-West Japan Snow is getting stronger mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side Expected heavy snowfall tomorrow

2022-01-13 07:33:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow will intensify mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan, and heavy snowfall is expected over the 14th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts such as car stuck.

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[Weather commentary] Future snow The points to watch out for are (7 am on the 13th)

2022-01-13 07:28:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow will intensify mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan, and heavy snowfall is expected over the 14th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts such as car stuck. Yasuhiro Hiyama, a weather forecaster, explains the outlook for snow in the future. (The video is 1 minute 21 seconds. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.)

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Kagoshima Nagashima-cho poultry farm Bird flu detection Prefectural government promotes disposal

2022-01-13 07:13:00
A large number of dead chickens were found at a poultry farm in Nagashima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, and when the prefecture investigated in detail, a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was detected. This is the third outbreak at a poultry farm in the prefecture this season, and the prefecture is proceeding with the disposal of approximately 111,000 chickens raised at this poultry farm.

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North-West Japan Snow is getting stronger mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side Expected heavy snowfall tomorrow

2022-01-13 06:47:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow will intensify mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan, and heavy snowfall is expected over the 14th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts such as car stuck.

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Resumed operation on both the JR Saikyo Line and the upper and lower lines

2022-01-13 01:04:00
The JR Saikyo Line had suspended operation on all lines between Osaki Station and Omiya Station due to personal injury, but resumed operation on both the upper and lower lines by around 0:53.

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