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81-year-old woman collapses at home and dies suspected of heat stroke Chiba Sodegaura

2022-08-18 22:22:00
According to the fire department, around 11:00 am on the 14th of this month, an 81-year-old woman was found collapsed in her living room in Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture, and was transported to a hospital on suspicion of heat stroke, but died. . It is said that her family living together noticed and notified the fire department.

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Voluntary recall of sweets sold at Tokyo Disney Resort announced

2022-08-18 22:04:00
The management company has announced that it will voluntarily recall approximately 6,700 boxes of the target products, saying that mold was found in the sweets sold at Tokyo Disney Resort.

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Abortion "Don't ask for unnecessary consent" Japanese Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

2022-08-18 22:00:00
When a woman undergoes an abortion due to an unexpected pregnancy and is not married, the consent of the other man is legally not required. It has been pointed out that there is a possibility that the time to receive an abortion operation may pass. Regarding this, the Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said that unnecessary consent should not be sought, and indicated the idea of ​​​​notifying the appropriate interpretation of the law that consent is unnecessary at workshops.

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Sightseeing boat sinks Shiretoko peninsula coast police search intensively Bone fragments and shoes found

2022-08-18 20:52:00
In April this year, a concentrated search by the police began on the coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula near the site where the tourist boat sank, and new bone fragments and sneakers were found on the first day, the 18th. Police will continue to check if there is any connection with the missing passengers.

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Issues surrounding the former Unification Church to receive intensive consultations from next month

2022-08-18 20:27:00
Regarding issues such as the so-called psychic marketing law surrounding the former Unification Church, the government will hold the first meeting of related ministries and agencies to work together to provide relief for victims, etc., and will strengthen its focus on receiving consultations for about a month from next month. decided to implement the period. Regarding the former Unification Church, there were various remarks and movements on the 18th, such as the Liberal Democratic Party's policy research chairman Hagiuda answering questions from reporters.

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Nippon Steel did not report detection of cyanide exceeding the standard 39 times at Chiba steelworks

2022-08-18 20:22:00
From June to last month, at Nippon Steel's steelworks in Chiba Prefecture, where the poisonous cyanide leaked one after another, cyanide exceeding the standard was detected so far, but it was not reported to the prefecture. I understand. Nippon Steel apologized for the inappropriateness of this response, which had been going on for at least three years.

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Hanae Mori dies "Madame Butterfly" mourning voices from all over the world

2022-08-18 20:21:00
In response to the death of fashion designer Hanae Mori, close friends have mourned.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura inspects Fukushima "Release of treated water from nuclear power plant, full efforts to prevent harmful rumors"

2022-08-18 19:54:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura inspected Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station for the first time since taking office. He showed his intention to do everything in his power to wipe it out.

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Maebashi District Court sentenced to 2 years in prison for ``inducing'' two fatalities on Kita Kanto Expressway

2022-08-18 19:52:00
A former company accused of causing an accident by approaching a passenger car while distracted from operating a tablet device in an accident on the Kita-Kanto Expressway in Gunma Prefecture that killed two people. The Maebashi District Court sentenced the officer to a two-year prison sentence, stating that ``distracted driving cannot be overlooked and is a heavy responsibility''.

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Former director "I said that if the AOKI side does not have a high amount of money, I will do a sponsorship"

2022-08-18 19:41:00
A former director of the organizing committee was arrested for accepting bribes from the men's clothing giant Aoki Holdings in connection with the sponsorship contract for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. I was told that I would be a sponsor if I could, so I introduced him to the executives of the organizing committee.” After that, AOKI paid about 500 million yen in sponsorship money and became a tournament sponsor, so the special investigation department is investigating the details. The former director has denied the charges against the investigation.

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Kyoto City Cancels all evacuation orders at 6:10 pm

2022-08-18 18:54:00
Due to the heavy rain, Kyoto City issued evacuation orders to 481 households and 961 people in Sagano school district in Ukyo Ward, 872 households and 1694 people in Matsugasaki school district in Sakyo Ward, and 1087 households and 2160 people in Matsuyo school district in Nishikyo Ward. was canceled at 6:10 p.m. With this, all evacuation orders issued in Kyoto City have been lifted.

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Debris flow in inland China so far 16 dead, 36 unable to contact

2022-08-18 18:52:00
A debris flow occurred due to heavy rain in Qinghai Province, an inland area of ​​China, and 16 people have died so far, and 36 people have lost contact, and firefighters and others are conducting rescue activities.

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Locally heavy rain in Tohoku, Hokkaido, etc. Beware of landslide disasters late at night

2022-08-18 18:50:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, the atmosphere remains unstable in northern Tohoku and Hokkaido, and heavy rain is falling locally. There are areas, mainly in the Tohoku region, where the ground has loosened due to the rain so far, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides and other disasters late at night on the 18th.

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Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda visits facilities related to the Former Unification Church “Reflections on lack of thought”

2022-08-18 18:47:00
When asked by reporters about his visit to facilities related to the former Unification Church in mid-June, just before the House of Councilors election was announced, Hagiuda, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research committee, said, "There are no social problems with the church right now." I was aware of it, but I didn't think enough about the fact that there are still people who are suffering, and I'm reflecting on it."

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Redevelopment of Jingu Gaien "Information Disclosure and Thorough Environmental Conservation" Reported by Metropolitan Council

2022-08-18 18:19:00
Regarding the redevelopment of the Meiji Jingu Gaien, where the plan to cut down trees has sparked controversy, the Tokyo Metropolitan Council reports that it is important to actively disclose information to citizens and to implement thorough environmental conservation measures. was compiled.

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Onions with soaring prices Very popular as hometown tax return gift Kitami, Hokkaido

2022-08-18 18:19:00
As the price of onions continues to soar, the number of applications for hometown tax donations that use onions as return gifts is increasing rapidly in Kitami City, Hokkaido, which produces the largest amount of onions in Japan.

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Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda visits facilities related to the Former Unification Church “Reflections on lack of thought”

2022-08-18 17:31:00
When asked by reporters about his visit to facilities related to the former Unification Church in mid-June, just before the House of Councilors election was announced, Hagiuda, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research committee, said, "There are no social problems with the church right now." I was aware of it, but I didn't think enough about the fact that there are still people who are suffering, and I'm reflecting on it."

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Two weeks after record-breaking rainfall in Ishikawa Prefecture, removal work continues in Komatsu City

2022-08-18 16:43:00
It has been 18 days and two weeks since the record heavy rain fell in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Restoration work on roads is progressing in the affected areas, but volunteers continue to participate in the removal of sand, driftwood, and other debris on the 18th.

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In central Miyagi Prefecture Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture, seismic intensity 4 No worries about tsunami

2022-08-18 15:25:00
At around 2:46 pm on the 18th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. There is no tsunami from this earthquake. Seismic intensity 4 was observed in Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture and Soma City, Naraha Town and Namie Town in Fukushima Prefecture. In addition, seismic intensity 3 was observed in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, Izumi Ward, Sendai City, and Fukushima City in Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, and Fukushima Prefecture. In addition, shaking with a seismic intensity of 2 and 1 was observed in a wide area of ​​Tohoku and Kanto, Niigata Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefecture. According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, with an epicenter depth of 60 kilometers and an estimated magnitude of 5.3.

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In central Miyagi Prefecture Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture, seismic intensity 4 No worries about tsunami

2022-08-18 15:16:00
At around 2:46 pm on the 18th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. There is no tsunami from this earthquake. Seismic intensity 4 was observed in Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture and Soma City, Naraha Town and Namie Town in Fukushima Prefecture. In addition, seismic intensity 3 was observed in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, Izumi Ward, Sendai City, and Fukushima City in Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, and Fukushima Prefecture. In addition, shaking with a seismic intensity of 2 and 1 was observed in a wide area of ​​Tohoku and Kanto, Niigata Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefecture. According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, with an epicenter depth of 60 kilometers and an estimated magnitude of 5.3.

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U.S. Air Force transport aircraft CV22 Osprey "All aircraft grounded" U.S. multiple media

2022-08-18 15:12:00
Multiple US media reported that the US Air Force has suspended all flights of the CV-22 Osprey transport aircraft, which is also deployed at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, due to a problem.

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Hagiuda Policy Research Council Chairman “There is no request to visit facilities related to the former Unification Church”

2022-08-18 14:46:00
Regarding the fact that Akiko Ikuina, a member of the House of Councillors of the Liberal Democratic Party, visited facilities related to the former Unification Church before the recent House of Councilors election, Hagiuda, chairman of the political affairs research committee, acknowledged that she had accompanied her and asked the church to do something about it. I don't think it's true.

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Hagiuda Policy Research Council Chairman “There is no request to visit facilities related to the former Unification Church”

2022-08-18 14:14:00
Regarding the fact that Akiko Ikuina, a member of the House of Councillors of the Liberal Democratic Party, visited facilities related to the former Unification Church before the recent House of Councilors election, Hagiuda, chairman of the political affairs research committee, acknowledged that she had accompanied her and asked the church to do something about it. I don't think it's true.

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Former employee arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman in a nursing home and causing injury to death Nagoya

2022-08-18 13:17:00
In March last year, a 34-year-old former employee was suspected of causing injury to death at a special nursing home in Nagoya for killing an 81-year-old resident woman by kicking her legs and back. I was arrested by the police.

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Heavy rains mainly in northern and eastern Japan May increase the risk of disasters in Tohoku

2022-08-18 12:57:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, the atmospheric conditions are very unstable, mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and heavy rain is falling intermittently. It is necessary to be vigilant against landslides and flooding of rivers through the night of the 18th. Even in the Tohoku region, which experienced record-breaking heavy rains, heavy rains are likely to hit again, and the danger of disasters is likely to rise sharply.

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[Forecaster commentary] Heavy rain forecast for north to eastern Japan (noon on the 18th)

2022-08-18 12:46:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, the atmospheric condition is very unstable mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and heavy rain is falling intermittently. It is necessary to be vigilant against landslides and flooding of rivers through the night of the 18th. Even in the Tohoku region, which experienced record-breaking heavy rains, heavy rains are likely to hit again, and the danger of disasters is likely to rise sharply. Kimitoshi Sato, a weather forecaster, explains the forecast and precautions for future rain. It was broadcast on the news before noon on the 18th. [Video: 2 minutes 03 seconds] (Not available on data broadcasting)

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Former director "I said that if the AOKI side does not have a high amount of money, I will do a sponsorship"

2022-08-18 12:44:00
A former director of the organizing committee was arrested for accepting bribes from the major men's clothing company Aoki Holdings in relation to the sponsorship contract for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. I was told that I would be a sponsor if I could, so I introduced him to the executives of the organizing committee.” After that, AOKI paid a sponsorship fee of about 500 million yen to become a tournament sponsor, and the special investigation department is investigating the details.

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Akita Gojome Town Begins collecting furniture that has become unusable due to flooding due to heavy rain

2022-08-18 11:42:00
In Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture, where homes were flooded due to record heavy rain, trucks began circulating from the 18th to collect furniture that could not be used.

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Evacuation order lifted for 6 people from 3 households

2022-08-18 11:10:00
At 9:45 a.m., the city of Kyoto lifted the evacuation order issued to six people from three households in the Oharano Izuhachi area of ​​Nishikyo Ward, saying that the risk of landslide disasters due to heavy rain had decreased.

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Expected increase in rainfall from Tohoku to Kyushu Risk of disaster risk rising sharply

2022-08-18 10:42:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, the atmospheric conditions have become very unstable over a wide area from Tohoku to Kyushu, and very heavy rain is falling in Tokai and Kanto. The amount of rainfall is expected to increase further through the night of the 18th, so vigilance is required for landslides and flooding of rivers. In Tohoku, which has experienced record-breaking rainfall, the risk of disasters is likely to rise sharply with relatively little rainfall, so please ensure your safety as soon as possible.

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Osaka Takatsuki Lifting of evacuation orders for mountainous areas in the northern part of the city

2022-08-18 10:32:00
At 9:45 am, Takatsuki City, Osaka, lifted the "evacuation order" issued to 1065 households and 2017 people near the sediment disaster warning area in the northern mountainous area due to the risk of sediment disaster.

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[Video] Demonstration experiment with "cart" on abandoned railway walk Gunma Annaka

2022-08-18 10:29:00
In Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, where people who have difficulty walking long distances can enjoy walking on abandoned railroad tracks, preparations are underway to introduce "carts". A demonstration experiment was conducted on the 17th.

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Ishikawa Yatsuga River in Wajima City Falls below the flood danger water level

2022-08-18 07:54:00
At 7:20 am, the Hirowa Bridge Observatory in Yatsuga River in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture was below the flood danger level.

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Evacuation order lifted for Higashisonogi Town, Nagasaki

2022-08-18 07:26:00
Higashisonogi-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture issued an "evacuation order" to 7,577 people in 3,166 households throughout the town, but it was lifted at 6:37 a.m. earlier.

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Ishikawa Wajima's Yatsuga River flooding danger level

2022-08-18 07:18:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, at around 6:40 am on the 18th at the Hirowa Bridge Observatory in Yatsuga River in Wajima City, the flood danger water level was exceeded.

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JR Takasaki Line restarted operation

2022-08-18 07:12:00
Due to the accident, the JR Takasaki Line had suspended operation on the inbound and outbound lines between Takasaki Station in Gunma Prefecture and Kagohara Station in Saitama Prefecture, but resumed operation around 6:46 am. Along with this, the Shonan-Shinjuku Line, which had been suspended on some trains, has resumed operation.

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Expected increase in rainfall from Tohoku to Kyushu Risk of disaster risk rising sharply

2022-08-18 06:58:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, the atmospheric conditions have become extremely unstable over a wide area from Tohoku to Kyushu, and heavy rain is falling in various places such as Hokuriku and Kinki. The rainfall is expected to increase further tonight, so we need to be vigilant against landslides and flooding of rivers. In Tohoku, which has experienced record-breaking rainfall, the risk of disasters is likely to rise sharply with relatively little rainfall, so please ensure your safety as soon as possible.

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Evacuation order lifted for Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City

2022-08-18 06:53:00
Kitakyushu City issued an "evacuation order" to 387 households and 713 people in the Orio Nishi Elementary School District in Yahatanishi Ward, saying that there was a risk of landslides due to heavy rain, but it was lifted at 6:25 am.

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Fatal accident on the JR Takasaki Line Suspension of operation on the up and down lines from Takasaki Station to Tokyo Station

2022-08-18 06:38:00
The JR Takasaki Line has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Takasaki Station in Gunma Prefecture and Tokyo Station due to the accident that occurred at Honjo Station in Saitama Prefecture after 5:30 am. Along with this, the Shonan-Shinjuku Line has suspended operation on some trains from the Takasaki Line to the Tokaido Line. It is expected to resume operation around 6:50 am.

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Former Executive Director Takahashi of the Olympic Organizing Committee Is it a consulting contract after a request for convenience from the AOKI side?

2022-08-18 06:12:00
A former director of the organizing committee was arrested for accepting bribes from major menswear company Aoki Holdings in connection with the sponsorship contract for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. A few months later, I learned from interviews with people involved that there was a suspicion that he had signed a consulting contract with the former director's company. The Special Investigation Department believes that AOKI provided a bribe to the former director in the name of consulting fees, and is investigating the details.

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Hiroshima Evacuation order lifted for Higashi-Hiroshima City

2022-08-18 05:59:00
Higashi-Hiroshima City in Hiroshima Prefecture lifted the "evacuation orders" issued to 6,810 households and 16,275 people in the city shortly after 5:30 am.

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Yamashina River in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City Falls below the flood danger level

2022-08-18 05:58:00
At 5:30 am at the Kajuji Observatory on the Yamashina River in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City, the water level was below the flood danger level.

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

2022-08-18 05:31:00
At 5:00 a.m. at Saiin Observatory on the Tenjin River in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, the water level was below the flood danger level.

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Yamashina River in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City Flood Dangerous Water Level

2022-08-18 05:26:00
According to Kyoto Prefecture, the water level at 5:00 am at the Kajuji Observatory on the Yamashina River in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City exceeded the flood danger level. The Kyoto Prefectural Government is calling for caution against flooding of the river.

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Monkeypox "Over 35,000 confirmed cases, 12 dead" WHO

2022-08-18 05:17:00
About monkeypox, which continues to spread mainly in Europe and the United States, the WHO = World Health Organization has revealed that more than 35,000 infected people have been confirmed in 92 countries and regions so far, and 12 people have died. .

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Tenjin River in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City Flood Dangerous Water Level

2022-08-18 04:48:00
According to Kyoto Prefecture, the water level at Saiin Observatory on the Tenjin River in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, exceeded the flood danger level at 4:30 am. The Kyoto Prefectural Government is calling for caution against flooding of the river.

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To prevent car accidents Development of a system that automatically detects tire pressure, etc.

2022-08-18 04:25:00
In order to prevent car accidents caused by tires such as punctures while driving, a new system was developed that automatically detects conditions such as tire pressure using IT technology.

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Kitakyushu city Evacuation order for 713 people in some 387 households in Yahatanishi Ward

2022-08-18 04:03:00
Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture issued an "evacuation order" to 387 households and 713 people in Orio Nishi Elementary School District in Yahatanishi Ward at 3:35 am, citing the risk of landslides due to heavy rain. "Evacuation orders" are alert level 4 information out of 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Very heavy rain in Kyushu Kinki Today heavy rain in western Japan and eastern Japan

2022-08-18 03:57:00
Due to the influence of the front, the atmospheric condition has become very unstable, and very heavy rain is falling in Kyushu and Kinki. On the 18th, there will be heavy rain in western Japan and eastern Japan, and there is also a risk of heavy rain in Tohoku, so caution is required against landslides and flooding of low-lying land.

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Evacuation orders to 7,577 people in 3,166 households throughout Higashisonogi Town, Nagasaki

2022-08-18 03:42:00
Higashisonogi Town, Nagasaki Prefecture issued an "evacuation order" to 7,577 people in 3,166 households throughout the town at 3:00 a.m. due to the risk of landslides due to heavy rain. "Evacuation orders" are alert level 4 information out of 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Hiroshima Irino River in Higashi-Hiroshima City Falls below the danger level of flooding

2022-08-18 03:02:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, the water level at Nakajima Observatory on the Irino River in Higashi-Hiroshima fell below the flood danger level at 2:40 am.

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Hiroshima Part of Higashihiroshima city Evacuation instruction to 16,275 people in 6810 households

2022-08-18 02:45:00
Higashihiroshima City in Hiroshima Prefecture issued an "evacuation order" to 6,810 households and 16,275 people in the city around 2:20 am, saying that the risk of flooding increased 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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Irino River in Higashi-Hiroshima city reaches flood danger level

2022-08-18 02:23:00
According to Hiroshima Prefecture, at the Nakajima Observatory on the Irino River in Higashi-Hiroshima City, around 2:00 am on the 18th, the flood danger water level was exceeded.

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Hagiuda Policy Research Council Chairman “There is no request to visit facilities related to the former Unification Church”

2022-08-18 01:10:00
Regarding the fact that Akiko Ikuina, a member of the House of Councilors of the Liberal Democratic Party, visited facilities related to the former Unification Church prior to the recent House of Councilors election, Hagiuda, chairman of the political affairs research committee, acknowledged that she had accompanied her, and asked the church to do something about it. I'm assuming you didn't request it.

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JR Nambu Line restarted operation

2022-08-18 00:19:00
Due to the accident that occurred between Kuji Station and Tsudayama Station in Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City, the JR Nambu Line was suspended on the up and down lines between Tachikawa Station and Kawasaki Station in Tokyo, but on the morning of the 18th. We resumed driving at 00:00.

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