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Social News(2022/08/17)


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Evacuation directive to part of Takatsuki City, Osaka 1065 households to 2017 people

2022-08-17 23:59:00
Osaka Takatsuki City issued an "evacuation order" to 1065 households and 2017 people near the sediment disaster warning area in the northern mountainous area at 11:45 pm on the 17th due to the risk of sediment disaster due to heavy rain. Information on alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Information on evacuation of the elderly in a part of Ibaraki City, Osaka

2022-08-17 23:48:00
Ibaraki City, Osaka, said that there was a risk of landslides due to heavy rain, and at 11:00 pm, 955 households and 2,102 people in the area north of National Route 171 issued information on ``evacuation for the elderly, etc.''. "Evacuation of the elderly" is information that corresponds to alert level 3, and the city is preparing to open six evacuation centers, calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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Evacuation orders for 481 households and 961 people in the Sagano school district in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City

2022-08-17 23:38:00
At 11:25 pm, Kyoto City issued an evacuation order to 481 households and 961 people in the Sagano school district in Ukyo Ward, citing the risk of landslides due to heavy rain. Information on alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels calls for evacuation from dangerous places.

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The Tenjin River in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto falls below the flood danger level

2022-08-17 23:28:00
At 11:10 p.m., the Tenjin River in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City fell below the flood danger level at the Saiin Observatory.

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Fatal accident on the JR Nambu Line Operation suspended on the up and down lines from Tachikawa Station to Kawasaki Station

2022-08-17 23:18:00
At around 10:40 p.m., the JR Nambu Line suspended operations on the inbound and outbound lines between Tokyo's Tachikawa Station and Kawasaki Station due to an accident that caused an injury or death between Kuji Station and Tsudayama Station in Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City. increase. It is expected to reopen around 11:50 pm.

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The Tenjin River in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto reaches the flood danger level.

2022-08-17 23:15:00
According to the Kyoto Prefectural Government, at 10:50 p.m., the Saiin Observatory on the Tenjin River in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto reached the flood danger level. The Kyoto Prefectural Government is calling for caution against flooding of the river.

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Record heavy rain near Ibaraki City, Osaka Danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-17 22:51:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of Ibaraki City, Osaka, according to radar analysis, it seems that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 10:40 pm. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for announcing "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.

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Danger of record heavy rain disaster near Kameoka city, Kyoto

2022-08-17 22:43:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, near Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that about 90 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 10:30 pm. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for announcing "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.

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JR Saikyo Line restarted operation

2022-08-17 21:36:00
The JR Saikyo Line had suspended operation on the inbound and outbound lines between Osaki Station and Omiya Station due to the accident that occurred at Osaki Station in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, but resumed operation at 9:13 pm. .

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Tohoku Electric Power Regulatory Commission asks for efficiency due to prolonged examination of Higashidori Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1

2022-08-17 21:09:00
In response to the protracted review of the Higashidori Nuclear Power Station Unit 1 in Aomori Prefecture, which is a prerequisite for restarting, Tohoku Electric Power asked the Nuclear Regulation Authority to ``point out the issues at an early stage.'' He requested that the examination process be made more efficient.

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Former Olympic Organizing Committee Director Takahashi Arrested Suspicion of Acceptance of Bribery Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department

2022-08-17 20:57:00
Former director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee Haruyuki Takahashi received a total of 51 million yen in bribes from the former chairman of major men's clothing company AOKI Holdings over a sponsorship contract for the Games, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office said. Three people, including AOKI founder and former chairman Hironori Aoki, were arrested on suspicion of bribery.

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JR Saikyo Line Suspension of operation Up and down lines from Osaki Station to Omiya Station

2022-08-17 20:40:00
The JR Saikyo Line has suspended operation on the inbound and outbound lines between Osaki Station and Omiya Station in Saitama City due to the accident at Osaki Station in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo. It is expected to resume operation around 8:50 pm.

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Risk of heavy rain in various parts of western and northern Japan tomorrow

2022-08-17 20:35:00
Due to the influence of the front, heavy rain is falling locally in northern Kyushu, Kinki, Tokai, etc., and there is a risk of heavy rain from western Japan to northern Japan on the 18th. On the 18th, rain is expected to intensify again in the Tohoku region, which has already experienced record rainfall, and caution is required for landslides and other disasters in various places.

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Shiga Kusatsu City Information on evacuation of the elderly to 280 people in 88 households including Shizu school district

2022-08-17 20:16:00
In Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, after 7:30 pm on the 17th, there was a risk of landslides due to heavy rain, and information on ``elderly evacuation'' was issued to 88 households and 280 people in three school districts, including Shizu school district. . "Elderly Evacuation" is alert level 3 information, and the city has opened three evacuation centers and is calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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[Rapid increase in syphilis] What should I do if I am unsure about the route of infection?

2022-08-17 19:49:00
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease that doctors describe as a "master of disguise," is on the rise. As of August 7, 7,013 people were infected nationwide, 1.7 times more than the same period last year. It has been pointed out that if the increase continues at this pace, the annual number of infected people may exceed 10,000 for the first time since 1999, when statistics began to be collected using the current method. What kind of disease is syphilis? how to prevent What should I do when I'm worried that I might be infected? We asked an expert for more information.

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Risk of heavy rain in various parts of western and northern Japan tomorrow

2022-08-17 18:57:00
Due to the influence of the front, heavy rain is falling locally in northern Kyushu and Kinki, and there is a risk of heavy rain from western Japan to northern Japan on the 18th. On the 18th, rain is expected to intensify again in the Tohoku region, which has already experienced record rainfall, and caution is required for landslides and other disasters in various places.

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NHK Cup All-Japan Junior High School Broadcasting Contest Best prize in each category decided

2022-08-17 18:50:00
The finals of the NHK Cup All-Japan Junior High School Broadcasting Contest, in which junior high school students compete for program production and announcement skills, were held in Tokyo, and the best prizes in each category were selected.

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1 U.S. military helicopter lands at Miyakejima Airport, no information on injuries

2022-08-17 18:44:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, around 3:30 pm on the 17th, a US military helicopter landed at Miyakejima Airport in Miyakejima, Tokyo. There was no noticeable damage to the aircraft, and so far there is no information about injuries. There is a possibility that some kind of trouble occurred during the flight, so the Ministry of Defense is confirming the detailed circumstances and the purpose of the flight with the US military side.

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Hiroshima Akitakata City Evacuation information for the elderly to 2534 households around the Tajihi River

2022-08-17 18:38:00
Akitakata City in Hiroshima Prefecture issued information on ``evacuation of the elderly, etc.'' to the area around the Tajihi River in the city at 6:00 pm, saying that there was a risk of heavy rain in the future. The targets are 2,534 households and 5,083 people in the Tajihi, Yoshida, and Aiai districts of Yoshida Town. Of the 5 levels of heavy rain warning levels, alert level 3 is calling for the elderly and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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Former Olympic Organizing Committee Director Takahashi Arrested Suspicion of Acceptance of Bribery Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department

2022-08-17 18:36:00
Former director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee Haruyuki Takahashi received a total of 51 million yen in bribes from the former chairman of major men's clothing company AOKI Holdings over a sponsorship contract for the Games, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office said. Three people, including AOKI founder and former chairman Hironori Aoki, were arrested on suspicion of bribery.

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[Video] Mofumofu tufted pika chick birth endangered species Osaka Kaiyukan

2022-08-17 18:35:00
A baby tufted pufferfish, a seabird that lives in Hokkaido and is in danger of extinction, was born last week at an aquarium in Osaka, and its cute, black-haired figure was shown to the press.

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Kyoto Minamiyamashiro village 318 households 612 people in 4 districts have information on evacuation of the elderly etc.

2022-08-17 18:33:00
At 6:00 pm, Minamiyamashiro Village in Kyoto issued information on the evacuation of the elderly and others to 318 households and 612 people in the Hongo district, Minami Ogawara district, Nodono district, and Dosenbo district due to the risk of landslides due to heavy rain. . Of the five heavy rain warning levels, warning level 3 calls for the elderly and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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A roadside tree with a height of 17m collapses and is hit by a car Nagoya Sakae

2022-08-17 18:11:00
Shortly after noon on the 17th, in Sakae, the center of Nagoya City, a tree suddenly fell and hit a nearby car. No one was injured, and Nagoya City and others are investigating the cause of the fallen tree.

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Former Olympic Organizing Committee Director Takahashi Arrested Suspicion of Acceptance of Bribery Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department

2022-08-17 17:46:00
Former director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee Haruyuki Takahashi received a total of 51 million yen in bribes from the former chairman of major men's clothing company AOKI Holdings over a sponsorship contract for the Games, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office said. Three people, including AOKI founder and former chairman Hironori Aoki, were arrested on suspicion of bribery.

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Foreign tourists exceed 100,000 for 4 consecutive months, but tourists are still at a low level

2022-08-17 17:19:00
Last month, more than 140,000 foreign tourists visited Japan, surpassing 100,000 for the fourth consecutive month. However, the number of tourists, two months after resuming acceptance, is still at a low level.

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Former Olympic Organizing Committee Director Takahashi Arrested Suspicion of Acceptance of Bribery Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department

2022-08-17 17:17:00
Former director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee Haruyuki Takahashi received a total of 51 million yen in bribes from the former chairman of major men's clothing company AOKI Holdings over a sponsorship contract for the Games, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office said. Three people, including AOKI founder and former chairman Hironori Aoki, were arrested on suspicion of bribery.

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Extremely heavy rain in Kyushu West / East Japan Beware of landslide disasters tomorrow

2022-08-17 16:07:00
Due to the influence of the front, rain clouds that have developed mainly in northern Kyushu are pouring in, and localized very heavy rain is falling. In western Japan and eastern Japan, vigilance is required for landslide disasters and low-lying land inundation through the 18th. There is a risk of heavy rain on the 18th in Tohoku, which has already experienced record rainfall, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Former Olympic Organizing Committee Director Takahashi Arrested Suspicion of Acceptance of Bribery Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department

2022-08-17 16:02:00
Former director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee Haruyuki Takahashi received a total of 51 million yen in bribes from the former chairman of major men's clothing company AOKI Holdings over a sponsorship contract for the Games, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office said. Three people, including AOKI founder and former chairman Hironori Aoki, were arrested on suspicion of bribery.

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One week after the Kitakyushu Tanga market fire, there is no prospect of resuming business

2022-08-17 15:57:00
It has been a week since the 10th of this month, when a large-scale fire broke out at Tanga Market, which has been popular as the "citizen's kitchen" in Kitakyushu City. There is no prospect of resuming business in and around the burnt-out stores.

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Former Olympic Organizing Committee Director Takahashi Arrested Suspicion of Acceptance of Bribery Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department

2022-08-17 14:58:00
Former director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee Haruyuki Takahashi received a total of 51 million yen in bribes from the former chairman of major men's clothing company AOKI Holdings over a sponsorship contract for the Games, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office said. Three people, including AOKI founder and former chairman Hironori Aoki, were arrested on suspicion of bribery.

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Former Olympic Organizing Committee Director Takahashi Arrested Suspicion of Acceptance of Bribery Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department

2022-08-17 14:13:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has arrested Haruyuki Takahashi, 78, former director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, on suspicion of receiving bribes from men's clothing giant AOKI Holdings in connection with the sponsorship contract for the Games. did.

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Komatsu Ishikawa Emergency restoration work on the bank of the river that collapsed due to heavy rain

2022-08-17 13:54:00
In Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, while it is raining heavily, restoration work is underway on the river bank that collapsed due to the record heavy rain on the 4th of this month.

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Withdraw cash from town hospital account or arrest former employee Mie

2022-08-17 13:04:00
A former staff member who was in charge of accounting at a municipal hospital in Minamiise-cho, Mie Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of embezzlement for business, saying that he illegally withdrew a total of 7.4 million yen from the hospital's account multiple times. The town has filed a complaint against a former employee on suspicion of embezzling more than 150 million yen in total, and the police are investigating.

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Akita Odate Heavy rain floods houses Residents and volunteers clean up

2022-08-17 12:30:00
In Odate City, Akita Prefecture, where houses were flooded one after another due to record heavy rain, residents and volunteers are continuing work such as scraping out the mud that has entered the houses.

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Heavy rain damages apple orchards Temporary window opened for application for tax exemption Hirosaki Aomori

2022-08-17 12:21:00
In Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, where many apple orchards were flooded due to record heavy rain last week, a temporary window was opened on the 17th for tax exemption applications, etc., and reception was held for damaged producers. I'm here.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] West Japan East Japan front stagnation, caution such as landslide disasters

2022-08-17 12:15:00
Due to the influence of the front, the rain intensified mainly in western Japan, and there were places in northern Kyushu where it rained violently. Due to the stagnation of the front, it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers in western and eastern Japan through the 18th. Even in the Tohoku region, which has already experienced record-breaking rainfall, there is a risk of heavy rain tomorrow, so please pay attention to the latest information. Kimitoshi Sato, a weather forecaster, explains the forecast and precautions for future rain. It aired on the noon news on the 17th. [Video: 1 minute 26 seconds] (Not available on data broadcasting)

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TEPCO Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant plans to install anti-terrorism facilities officially approved

2022-08-17 12:10:00
The Nuclear Regulation Authority has officially approved the installation plan at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, submitted by Tokyo Electric Power Company, regarding the facilities necessary for anti-terrorism measures that are obliged to be installed at nuclear power plants.

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Torrential rain in northern Kyushu, warning of sediment disasters, etc.

2022-08-17 11:56:00
Due to the influence of the front, the rain intensified mainly in western Japan, and there were places in northern Kyushu where it rained violently. Due to the stagnation of the front, it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers in western and eastern Japan through the 18th. There is a risk of heavy rain on the 18th in Tohoku, which has already experienced record heavy rain, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Is the effect of intense heat in the sea "coral bleaching phenomenon" Okinawa Ishigaki Island

2022-08-17 11:11:00
Amidst the intense heat in various places, it was confirmed that coral bleaching was observed in the sea off Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, which is believed to be caused by the rising temperature of the seawater. There is the potential for even greater bleaching events to occur."

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[Video] Fukuoka Omuta city road closed due to flooding

2022-08-17 10:46:00
According to Omuta City and the police, the city road on the south side of the Ariake Sea Coastal Road Kenro Interchange is flooded for about 150 meters due to heavy rain, and it is closed from around 7 am. According to the police, one passenger car was unable to move due to flooding, but the people who were on board escaped on their own, and no one was injured.

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Fukuoka Omuta City confirms that the Kuma River overflows and water flows into the fields

2022-08-17 10:12:00
According to Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture, it was confirmed that the Kuma River flowing through the city was overflowing near Nishitetsu Watase Station after 8:30 am on the 17th. The overflowing water has flowed into the fields, and so far no impact on houses has been confirmed, but the city is calling on residents in the basin to pay close attention to the future situation.

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Oita Hita City Information on evacuation of the elderly to 9278 people in 3999 households in 4 districts

2022-08-17 09:59:00
In Hita City, Oita Prefecture, at 9:10 am on the 17th, information on evacuation of the elderly, etc. was sent to 9,278 people in 3,999 households in Maetsue, Takase, Itsuwa, and Oyama districts, as there was a risk of landslides due to heavy rain. I put it out. This is level 3 of the five heavy rain warning levels, and Hita City has opened an evacuation center and called on the elderly and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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Torrential rain in northern Kyushu, warning of sediment disasters, etc.

2022-08-17 09:56:00
Due to the influence of the front, the rain has intensified mainly in western Japan, and there are places in northern Kyushu where it is raining torrentially. Due to the stagnation of the front, it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers in western and eastern Japan through the 18th. There is a risk of heavy rain on the 18th in Tohoku, which has already experienced record heavy rain, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Fukuoka Omuta City Information on evacuation of the elderly to 4265 households in the Yoshino and Kaminai precincts

2022-08-17 09:50:00
In response to the sediment disaster alert information being announced, Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture issued evacuation information for the elderly and others to a total of 4,265 households and 8,543 people in the Yoshino and Kamiuchi precincts at 8:30 am. Of the five heavy rain warning levels, it is level 3, and we are calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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Kyushu Locally very heavy rain in China Warning for West and East Japan tomorrow

2022-08-17 09:12:00
Due to the influence of the front, the rain has intensified mainly in western Japan, and there are places in northern Kyushu and the Chugoku region where extremely heavy rain is falling. Due to the stagnation of the front, it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers in western and eastern Japan through the 18th. There is a risk of heavy rain on the 18th in Tohoku, which has already experienced record heavy rain, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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President Biden signs $430 billion bill to combat climate change

2022-08-17 08:06:00
President Biden of the United States signed a bill that invested a total of 430 billion dollars, or nearly 60 trillion yen in Japanese yen, for climate change measures, etc., and the law was enacted. As President Biden, he stresses that one of his signature policies has come true, and he wants to build momentum for the fall midterm elections.

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Hiroshima The Irino River flowing through Higashihiroshima City falls below the flood danger level

2022-08-17 07:49:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the Irino River, which flows through Higashi-Hiroshima City, had exceeded the "hazardous flood water level" at Nakajima Observatory, but fell below the "hazardous flood water level" around 7:20 am.

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Irino River in Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture exceeds flood danger level

2022-08-17 07:35:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, around 7:00 am, the Irino River, which flows through Higashi-Hiroshima City, exceeded the "flood danger water level" at the Nakajima Observatory, which has a very high risk of flooding.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] What is the outlook for future rain?

2022-08-17 07:25:00
Due to the stagnation of the front, it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers in western and eastern Japan through the 18th. There is a risk of heavy rain on the 18th in Tohoku, which has already experienced record heavy rain, so please pay attention to the latest information. A weather forecaster explains in detail about the outlook for rain in the future. (Not available in data broadcasting)

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Atsuma Town, Hokkaido All evacuation orders lifted

2022-08-17 07:18:00
Atsuma Town in Hokkaido lifted all evacuation orders issued to some areas of the town at 6:45 am due to the risk of flooding.

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Northern Kyushu Locally very heavy rain Western and eastern Japan Warning for tomorrow

2022-08-17 07:02:00
Due to the influence of the front, rain clouds have developed in Kyushu and Hokuriku, and extremely heavy rain is falling locally in northern Kyushu. Due to the stagnation of the front, it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers in western and eastern Japan through the 18th. There is a risk of heavy rain on the 18th in Tohoku, which has already experienced record heavy rain, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Nagasaki Part of Tsushima city 11,450 households 22,191 people were instructed to evacuate

2022-08-17 06:52:00
In Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, there is a risk of landslide disasters due to heavy rain, and at 6:00 am, 11,450 households and 22,191 people in Tsushima City's Minemachi, Izuharamachi, Mitsushimamachi, and Toyotamamachi were ``evacuated''. issued. "Evacuation orders" are alert level 4 information out of 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Ishikawa Evacuation order for part of Wajima city

2022-08-17 06:49:00
Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 2,420 people in 1,285 households in the ▽Monzen, ▽Agishi, and ▽Nigishi districts before 6:00 a.m. due to the risk of landslides and river flooding due to heavy rain. Did. This is alert level 4 information out of 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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The highest pace of syphilis infections Possibility of exceeding 10,000 people per year

2022-08-17 06:45:00
By August 7, the number of people infected with syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease, had risen sharply to 7,013 nationwide, marking the first time since 1999, when statistics began to be collected using the current method, that annual infections topped 10,000. It has been pointed out that the possibility of exceeding A doctor who is familiar with the treatment of syphilis is calling for people to get tested if they have had risky sexual activity.

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Saga Ureshino City 1042 people from 357 households were instructed to evacuate

2022-08-17 06:19:00
Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 1,042 people in 357 households in Ureshino Town at 4:57 am today, saying that the risk of landslide disasters is increasing. This is alert level 4 information out of 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places. In addition, in Ureshino Town, 1,681 people in 654 households have been evacuated to the elderly.

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The Tera River, which flows through Sakurai City, Nara, is below the flood danger level

2022-08-17 06:16:00
Due to the heavy rain, the Tera River, which flows through Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, had exceeded the flood danger level at the Iwayo Observatory, but at 4:30 am, it fell below the flood danger level.

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A boy washed away at a beach and a grandfather who rescued him died Niigata Kashiwazaki City

2022-08-17 05:54:00
On the 16th, at a beach in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, a boy in the third grade of elementary school was swept into the sea and his grandfather, who went to rescue him, also drowned, and two people were rescued, but died afterwards.

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The Tera River, which flows through Nara Sakurai City, exceeds the flood danger level

2022-08-17 05:31:00
According to Nara Prefecture, the Tera River, which flows through Sakurai City, reached the flood danger level at 4:10 a.m. at the Iwayo Observatory, which is a guideline for local governments to issue evacuation orders. Nara Prefecture has issued a "flood danger information" and called for strict vigilance, saying that the danger of flooding is increasing.

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All evacuation orders for Shinhidaka Town, Hokkaido have been lifted.

2022-08-17 05:29:00
Shinhidaka Town in Hokkaido lifted all evacuation orders issued to some areas of the town at 1:55 am due to the risk of flooding in the Shizunai River flowing through the town.

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A major trading company Developing new health and medical businesses with digital services

2022-08-17 04:23:00
As digitalization in the medical field becomes an issue, major trading companies are moving one after another to develop new businesses such as health management services using apps.

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Enhanced benefits for infertility treatment Supported by insurance companies

2022-08-17 04:15:00
The coverage of public insurance for infertility treatment has been expanded from this fiscal year. In response to this, the insurance industry is expanding its efforts to sell services and dedicated insurance products that support companies that are trying to improve welfare programs related to fertility treatment.

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Okinawa Senkaku Islands offshore China Coast Guard ship invading territorial waters Exiting territorial waters

2022-08-17 00:52:00
The China Coast Guard ship, which had been intruding into Japan's territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture since the 15th, left the territorial waters on the 16th to coincide with the departure of Japanese fishing boats from the surrounding waters. The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to warn and monitor not to enter territorial waters again.

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East Japan West Japan Unstable atmospheric conditions Increased rainfall centered on the Sea of ​​Japan side Warning

2022-08-17 00:41:00
Due to the influence of the front, the atmospheric condition has become unstable mainly in eastern and western Japan, and very heavy rain is falling locally. The front is expected to remain stagnant until the 18th, and there is a risk that rainfall will increase mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, increasing the risk of disasters.

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Hokkaido Iwamizawa City Flowing Horomuki River falls below flood danger level

2022-08-17 00:22:00
Due to the heavy rain, the Horomuki River, which flows through Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido, exceeded the "hazardous flood water level" at the Iwakuri Bridge observation station, but fell below the "hazardous flood water level" at 11:30 pm.

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