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Heavy snow Niigata Kashiwazaki Intermittent traffic jam of 20 kilometers on national highway Food distribution due to partial stagnation

2022-12-19 23:12:00
Due to the heavy snow, National Route 8, which runs through Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, has been intermittently congested for 20 kilometers since the morning of the 19th, and some people are stuck. A support team from the Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has been distributing food and other relief supplies to drivers at around 8:00 pm. In addition, Niigata Prefecture has decided to apply the Disaster Relief Act to Kashiwazaki City for the rescue of drivers.

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To end the reduction of employment insurance premium rate to 1.55% from April next year Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2022-12-19 22:57:00
As the supply of employment adjustment subsidies increases and the shortage of financial resources for employment insurance becomes more serious, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to end the measures to reduce the insurance premium rate of employment insurance at the end of the fiscal year. The rate will be 1.55% from April next year.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 22:18:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Heavy snow Niigata Kashiwazaki Intermittent traffic jam of 20 kilometers on national highway Food distribution due to partial stagnation

2022-12-19 22:03:00
Due to the heavy snow, National Route 8, which runs through Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, has been intermittently congested for 20 kilometers since the morning of the 19th, and some people are stuck. The Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism began distributing relief supplies such as food to drivers around 8:00 pm.

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Shinkansen "Nozomi" operates without vehicle inspection, unable to confirm due to power outage

2022-12-19 21:41:00
JR West announced on the morning of the 19th that it had operated one of the Shinkansen "Nozomi" trains bound for Tokyo from Hakata Station without conducting the necessary vehicle inspections. This train stopped running at Shin-Kobe Station, and the company said that it could not be fully confirmed due to the power outage on the 18th.

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Chinese military bomber flies between Okinawa main island and Miyako island Analysis including possibility of training

2022-12-19 21:27:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the 19th that two Chinese military bombers flew over the area between the main island of Okinawa and Miyako Island and made a round trip between the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. A Chinese military aircraft carrier is deployed in the Pacific Ocean south of Okinawa, and the Ministry of Defense continues to analyze and monitor the possibility of joint training.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 21:00:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Heavy snow Niigata Kashiwazaki 20 km intermittent traffic jam on Route 8 Some stuck

2022-12-19 20:41:00
Due to the heavy snow, National Route 8, which runs through Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, has been intermittently congested for 20 kilometers since the morning of the 19th, and some people are stuck. The Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to proceed with snow removal, investigate the local situation in detail, and distribute supplies to drivers.

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Niigata Southern Tohoku Record-breaking heavy snow Traffic impact warning Power outage Be careful of avalanches

2022-12-19 20:33:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern, snow clouds are pouring in mainly in northern Japan and eastern Japan, and in Niigata Prefecture and southern Tohoku, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached a record of 80 centimeters to 1.10 centimeters. There are places with heavy snow. In Hokuriku and Niigata Prefecture, heavy snow is expected even on flat ground late tonight, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads, and calls for full attention to power outages and avalanches due to snow accumulation.

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System trouble in JR West Japan Suspension of operation for about 1 hour and a half in Okayama Prefecture

2022-12-19 20:06:00
On the morning of the 19th, there was a problem with the system that manages operation at JR West, and operation was suspended for up to about an hour and a half on all routes in Okayama Prefecture and some sections in neighboring prefectures. JR is striving to prevent a recurrence, assuming that the cause was an employee who made a mistake in wiring during work and shorted the power supply.

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Niigata Southern Tohoku Record-breaking heavy snow Traffic impact warning Power outage Be careful of avalanches

2022-12-19 19:27:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow clouds flowed in mainly in northern Japan and eastern Japan, and in Niigata Prefecture and southern Tohoku, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached 80 cm to 1.10 cm, a record heavy snowfall. There are places where it is. In Hokuriku and Niigata Prefecture, heavy snow is expected even on flat ground late tonight, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads, and calls for full attention to power outages and avalanches due to snow accumulation.

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Former Unification Church does not answer some questions from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare “to identify individual believers”

2022-12-19 19:16:00
On the 19th, we received a response to the second questionnaire sent by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to the cult regarding the adoption of believers in the former Unification Church. According to a cult official, he did not answer some questions that could lead to the identification of individual believers, so the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will carefully examine the contents and consider appropriate responses.

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'PFAS' outflow problem Investigation on US military Atsugi base such as Kanagawa prefecture

2022-12-19 19:13:00
In September this year, at the U.S. Navy Atsugi base, a foam fire extinguisher containing organic fluorine compound = "PFAS", which has been pointed out to be harmful, leaked into the river flowing through the base, Kanagawa Prefecture and local governments, etc. conducted an on-site inspection of the base on the 19th.

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Administrative guidance for inappropriate childcare such as hitting a child's forehead Chiba Matsudo nursery school

2022-12-19 19:06:00
At a small nursery school in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, the city gave administrative guidance, saying that three staff members had performed inappropriate childcare, such as hitting the forehead of a child.

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A man in his 70s died while removing snow Akita Higashinaruse village

2022-12-19 19:04:00
On the morning of the 19th, a man in his 70s was found dead buried in the snow on the site of an empty house in Higashi Naruse Village, Akita Prefecture, and police are investigating the situation in detail, assuming that he fell while removing the snow.

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Heavy snow Niigata Kashiwazaki Intermittent congestion on Route 8 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

2022-12-19 19:03:00
Due to the heavy snow, intermittent traffic jams have occurred on Route 8, which runs through Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, for 20 kilometers since the morning of the 19th. The Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to proceed with snow removal, investigate the local situation in detail, and distribute supplies to drivers.

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Ikebukuro runaway accident Trial over slander Mr. Matsunaga “Think about the weight of words”

2022-12-19 19:00:00
The bereaved family, who was hit by a runaway car in Ikebukuro, Tokyo and lost his wife and daughter, appeared in court at the trial of the defendant who was accused of defaming the bereaved family who lost his wife and daughter on SNS. I want you to think carefully about the weight of your words," and appealed to the defendant to face the crime.

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Furusato Tax Payment Strengthening Regulations to Exempt Local Governments from Violating Gift Standards

2022-12-19 18:58:00
In response to a string of local governments violating the criteria for hometown tax donations and other gifts, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications decided to strengthen regulations going back two years to allow local governments found to be violating the system to be excluded from the system. rice field.

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Former Self-Defense Forces officer who complained of sexual damage "Stricter treatment of harassment and eradicate it"

2022-12-19 18:53:00
On the 19th, a woman held a press conference in Tokyo to talk about her feelings on the issue of disciplinary dismissal of five former Ground Self-Defense Force officers for sexually assaulting a woman.

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Biodiversity "COP15" Selected goals such as conservation areas of 30% or more for land and sea

2022-12-19 18:51:00
At the UN conference "COP15" to discuss the protection of biodiversity, new global goals for 2030 were adopted. It includes 23 items, such as making 30% or more of each of the land and sea areas of the world a conservation area.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 18:50:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Group home proposes sterilization treatment for marriage of disabled people Esashi Town, Hokkaido

2022-12-19 18:49:00
For more than 20 years, a group home in Esashi Town in southern Hokkaido has offered sterilization treatment to residents with intellectual disabilities who wish to marry or live together within the facility. I know you responded. Hokkaido and others have started investigations and are proceeding with confirmation of the facts.

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Niigata Southern Tohoku Record-breaking heavy snow Traffic impact warning Power outage Be careful of avalanches

2022-12-19 18:44:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow clouds flowed in mainly in northern Japan and eastern Japan, and in Niigata Prefecture and southern Tohoku, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached 80 cm to 1.10 cm, a record heavy snowfall. There are places where it is. In Hokuriku and Niigata Prefecture, heavy snow is expected even on flat ground late tonight, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads, and calls for full attention to power outages and avalanches due to snow accumulation.

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Former Prime Minister Abe shooting incident Yamagami suspect's 'appraisal detention' to be extended again

2022-12-19 18:42:00
Former Prime Minister Abe was shot dead while giving a speech in Nara City, and the suspect who is undergoing a psychiatric examination by experts will be examined until January 10 next year on January 23. It will be extended again until

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Taisetsu JR Conventional lines in Niigata Prefecture have a section where operation will be suspended tomorrow

2022-12-19 18:35:00
JR East Niigata branch office announced that it will suspend operation of conventional lines in Niigata prefecture and suspend limited express trains on the 20th due to the heavy snow.

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Police officer Jelly shoplifting at self-checkout Disciplinary action Saitama to not prosecute

2022-12-19 18:31:00
According to an interview with the police, a lieutenant in his 40s of the Saitama Prefectural Police received disciplinary action by the 19th for shoplifting jelly at a supermarket self-checkout. The lieutenant inspector was dismissed after being punished for putting the barcode in his bag without reading it.

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Group home proposes sterilization treatment for marriage of disabled people Esashi Town, Hokkaido

2022-12-19 18:15:00
For more than 20 years, a group home in Esashi town in southern Hokkaido has been providing sterilization treatment to residents with intellectual disabilities who wish to marry or live together at the facility, telling them that they cannot provide child-rearing services. I made a proposal, and it turned out that 8 groups and 16 people have responded so far. Hokkaido has dispatched officials to confirm the facts.

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Fukui City distributes lucky charms to pray for success in manhole cards that “do not fall”

2022-12-19 18:08:00
The Fukui City Enterprise Bureau created and began distributing lucky charms to pray for success, inspired by the image of manhole covers that "doesn't fall off" and "doesn't slip."

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 18:00:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Chinese navy survey ship invades Japanese territorial waters around Yakushima for the fifth time this year

2022-12-19 17:33:00
On the morning of the 19th, a Chinese Navy survey ship sailed through Japanese territorial waters around Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture for about three and a half hours. This is the fifth time that a Chinese Navy survey ship has intruded into the surrounding territorial waters, and the Ministry of Defense continues to monitor and monitor it.

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Record-breaking heavy snowfall in Fukushima and Niigata

2022-12-19 17:31:00
Due to the strong winter pressure pattern, snow clouds are pouring in mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and in Fukushima and Niigata prefectures, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached a record of 80 centimeters to 1.10 centimeters. There are places where it is a heavy snow. Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures are expected to experience heavy snowfall even on flatlands, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of the impact of snow accumulation and frozen road surfaces on traffic, as well as power outages and avalanches due to snow accumulation.

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The latest research on why tires spin on snow and cause “stucks”

2022-12-19 17:28:00
On the 19th, on the Hokuriku Expressway, several cars could not go up the slope, and some sections were closed for more than 4 hours. Every year, cars get stuck in a series of heavy snowfalls, and one of the causes is "stuck", where the tires get stuck in the snow and spin. A research group from the University of Fukui and Niigata University has found that when a car stops or starts, a dent is formed on the snowy road surface, and if the following cars get stuck in the pit, it will gradually become deeper and become unable to move forward, causing some cars to get stuck. I found out by experiment. *At the end of the article, we introduce things to keep in your car in case you get stuck.

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Group home proposes sterilization treatment for marriage of disabled people Esashi Town, Hokkaido

2022-12-19 16:59:00
For more than 20 years, a group home in Esashi town in southern Hokkaido has been providing sterilization treatment to residents with intellectual disabilities who wish to marry or live together at the facility, telling them that they cannot provide child-rearing services. I made a proposal, and it turned out that 8 groups and 16 people have responded so far. Hokkaido has dispatched officials to confirm the facts.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 16:43:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation, roads, communications, power outages, etc. [Updated as needed]

2022-12-19 16:08:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Decided to continue discussions on reviewing systems such as long-term care insurance premiums for those aged 65 and over

2022-12-19 16:03:00
It is a movement toward reviewing the system of long-term care insurance premiums that are borne by the elderly aged 65 and over.

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Nine years after the shooting of the president of "Gyoza no Ohsho", the background of the incident is still unknown

2022-12-19 15:27:00
On the 19th, it will be nine years since the president of the company that operates Gyoza no Osho in Kyoto was shot and killed. A gang leader was indicted last month for murder and other crimes as the executioner of the shooting, and the police are investigating as if there was a person who directed it, but the background of the incident is still unknown.

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Record-breaking heavy snowfall in Fukushima and Niigata

2022-12-19 15:18:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow clouds flowed in mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and in Fukushima and Niigata prefectures, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached a record of 80 to 110 centimeters. . In Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures, heavy snowfall is expected even on flatlands, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of the impact of snow accumulation and frozen road surfaces on traffic. increase.

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Group home proposes sterilization treatment for marriage of disabled people Esashi Town, Hokkaido

2022-12-19 14:56:00
For more than 20 years, a group home in Esashi town in southern Hokkaido has been providing sterilization treatment to residents with intellectual disabilities who wish to marry or live together at the facility, telling them that they cannot provide child-rearing services. I made a proposal, and it turned out that 8 groups and 16 people have responded so far. Hokkaido has dispatched officials to confirm the facts.

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Impact of heavy snow Information on local transportation, highways, communications, power outages, etc.

2022-12-19 14:50:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Toyama and Ishikawa Hokuriku Expressway Closed for more than 4 hours due to snow removal because multiple cars can not go up

2022-12-19 14:43:00
On the Hokuriku Expressway, on the morning of the 19th, several cars could not go up the slope due to the snow, and the outbound line between the Kanazawa Morimoto Interchange in Ishikawa Prefecture and the Oyabe Interchange in Toyama Prefecture was closed for more than four hours due to snow removal. have become.

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Chinese navy survey ship invades Japanese territorial waters around Yakushima for the fifth time this year

2022-12-19 14:31:00
On the morning of the 19th, a Chinese Navy survey ship sailed through Japanese territorial waters around Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture for about three and a half hours. This is the fifth time that a Chinese Navy survey ship has intruded into the surrounding territorial waters, and the Ministry of Defense continues to monitor and monitor it.

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Impact of heavy snow Information on local transportation, highways, communications, power outages, etc.

2022-12-19 13:34:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Former Prime Minister Abe shooting case Guardrail removal at the site Maintenance on the roadway Nara

2022-12-19 12:52:00
At the site in Nara City where former Prime Minister Abe was shot, construction was carried out to remove the guardrail that had been installed at the place where the speech was given at the time. The site will be maintained as a "roadway" and flowerbeds will be set up around it.

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Group home proposes sterilization treatment for marriage of disabled people Esashi Town, Hokkaido

2022-12-19 12:31:00
For more than 20 years, a group home in Esashi Town, southern Hokkaido, has proposed sterilization procedures to residents with intellectual disabilities who wish to marry or live together at the facility, telling them that they cannot provide child-rearing services. However, it turned out that 8 groups and 16 people had responded so far. Hokkaido will dispatch officials on the afternoon of the 19th to confirm the facts.

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Impact of heavy snow Information on local transportation, highways, communications, power outages, etc.

2022-12-19 12:28:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Police officer suspected of shoplifting 300 yen jelly at self-checkout Disciplinary action Saitama

2022-12-19 12:22:00
An interview with the police revealed that a police inspector in his 40s of the Saitama Prefectural Police was sent documents for shoplifting jelly at a supermarket self-checkout. By the 19th, he was reprimanded and resigned because he put the barcode in his bag without reading it.

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JR West All conventional lines in Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures resumed operation

2022-12-19 12:19:00
Due to a system trouble with operation management, the Sanyo Main Line between Mitsuishi Station in Okayama Prefecture and Mihara Station in Hiroshima Prefecture was suspended, but according to JR West, it resumed operation at 11:30 am. In addition, the ▽ Ako Line, ▽ Hakubi Line, and ▽ Fukuen Line have resumed operation, but the effects of suspension and delays continue.

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Impact of heavy snow Information on local transportation, highways, communications, power outages, etc.

2022-12-19 12:11:00
Transportation, highways, communications, and even power outages due to heavy snow have been affected in various places.

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Former Eugenic Protection Law Free telephone consultation for damage relief in 44 prefectures today

2022-12-19 12:09:00
Under the former Eugenics Protection Law, free telephone consultations are being held all over the country for people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities and their families.

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Record-breaking heavy snowfall in Fukushima and Niigata

2022-12-19 12:08:00
Due to the strong winter-type pressure distribution, snow clouds flowed mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and in Fukushima and Niigata prefectures, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours reached a record heavy snowfall of 80 to 110 centimeters. The Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures are expected to experience heavy snow even on flatlands, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of the impact of snow accumulation and frozen road surfaces on traffic, and is calling for full attention to power outages and avalanches due to snow accretion.

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JR West resumes operation on some conventional lines in Okayama Prefecture

2022-12-19 11:43:00
According to JR West, all conventional lines in Okayama Prefecture have been suspended from around 10:00 am due to system troubles in operation management. Of these, the ▽ Kishin Line, ▽ Tsuyama Line, ▽ Inbi Line, ▽ Momotaro Line, ▽ Seto Ohashi Line, ▽ Uno Minato Line, and ▽ Geibi Line resumed operation at 11 am. However, the ▽ Sanyo Main Line, ▽ Ako Line, and ▽ Hakubi Line continue to suspend operation. According to JR West Japan, operation is expected to resume after 11:30 am.

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Hokuriku Expressway Kanazawa Morimoto IC - Oyabe IC outbound line closed due to snow removal work

2022-12-19 11:38:00
Due to intermittent snowfall, the Hokuriku Expressway was temporarily unable to go up the slope in Kanazawa City, and it was necessary to remove the snow. The outbound line between the Oyabe Interchange is closed to traffic.

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JR West All conventional lines in Okayama Prefecture and some Hiroshima Prefecture suspension of operation

2022-12-19 11:15:00
According to JR West, due to a trouble with the operation management system before 10:00 am, operation has been suspended on all conventional lines in Okayama Prefecture and some conventional lines in Hiroshima Prefecture. Operations have been suspended on the ▽ Sanyo Main Line between Mitsuishi Station in Okayama Prefecture and Mihara Station in Hiroshima Prefecture, and on the ▽ Fukuen Line between Fukuyama Station and Fuchu Station in Hiroshima Prefecture. I'm stopping driving on the descent. In addition, it means that all conventional lines in Okayama Prefecture, such as the ▽ Seto Ohashi Line and the ▽ Ako Line, have suspended operation. According to JR West, the prospect of resumption of operation is after 11:00 am at the earliest.

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Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata may experience heavy snow in the evening.

2022-12-19 11:00:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, snow clouds are pouring in mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and in the Chuetsu region of Niigata Prefecture, the snowfall amounted to 45 centimeters in 6 hours until 7:00 am on the 19th. information was announced. The risk of large-scale traffic disturbances is increasing, and strict vigilance is required. In the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures, heavy snowfall is likely to occur in the evening even on flat ground, so please continue to be vigilant.

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Did you slip on the snow beyond the Tohoku Shinkansen stop position by about 160 meters?

2022-12-19 09:31:00
On the night of the 18th, the Shinkansen stopped at Koriyama Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, about 160 meters beyond the predetermined stop position. JR East is investigating in detail that the crew is saying, 'There is a possibility that he slipped on the snow.'

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Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata may experience heavy snow in the evening.

2022-12-19 08:50:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, snow clouds are pouring in mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and in the Chuetsu region of Niigata Prefecture, the snowfall amounted to 45 centimeters in 6 hours until 7:00 am on the 19th. information was announced. The risk of large-scale traffic disturbances is increasing, and strict vigilance is required. In the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures, heavy snowfall is likely to occur in the evening even on flat ground, so please continue to be vigilant.

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Niigata Local Meteorological Observatory Announces "Information on Remarkable Heavy Snowfall"

2022-12-19 08:10:00
At 8:00 am, the Niigata Local Meteorological Observatory announced ``Niigata Prefecture Weather Information Regarding Remarkable Heavy Snowfall''. In Morikado, Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, a remarkable 45 centimeters of snow was observed in 6 hours until 7:00 am. The heavy snow is expected to continue into the evening of the 19th, and the Japan Meteorological Observatory has warned that there is a growing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions along the mountains in the Chuetsu region due to short periods of heavy snow, and calls for strict vigilance against heavy snow. I'm here.

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Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata may experience heavy snow in the evening.

2022-12-19 07:20:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, snow clouds are flowing mainly in northern Japan and eastern Japan, and in Fukushima Prefecture, the amount of snowfall in the 12 hours until 4:00 am on the 19th exceeded 50 centimeters, and "weather information on remarkable heavy snow" has been announced. In the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, road conditions are rapidly deteriorating, and there is a growing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions, requiring strict vigilance. In addition, there is a risk of heavy snow in the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures in the evening, even on flatlands, so please continue to be vigilant.

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Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata may experience heavy snow in the evening.

2022-12-19 07:12:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, snow clouds are flowing mainly in northern Japan and eastern Japan, and in Fukushima Prefecture, the amount of snowfall in the 12 hours until 4:00 am on the 19th exceeded 50 centimeters, and "weather information on remarkable heavy snow" has been announced. In the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, road conditions are rapidly deteriorating, and there is a growing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions, requiring strict vigilance. In addition, there is a risk of heavy snow in the Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Niigata prefectures in the evening, even on flatlands, so please continue to be vigilant.

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The Tokaido Shinkansen will operate normally today.

2022-12-19 06:14:00
On the 18th, the Tokaido Shinkansen was affected by a power outage due to a disconnection of overhead wires in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture. According to JR Tokai, it will operate as usual from the first train on the 19th.

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Next year's emperor's birthday will be held for the first time in five years, the first time since his accession

2022-12-19 06:09:00
The Imperial Household Agency has announced that it will hold a public visit to the Imperial Palace for the first time in five years on the Emperor's birthday next year. It will be the first time since the enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor.

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COP15 ends today, final negotiations for adoption of new global goals

2022-12-19 05:40:00
The United Nations conference ``COP15'', which discusses the protection of biodiversity held in Canada, will end on the 19th of local time, and final negotiations will be held to adopt a new global goal.

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Fukushima Local Meteorological Observatory Announces "Information on Remarkable Heavy Snowfall"

2022-12-19 04:43:00
At 4:28 a.m., the Fukushima Local Meteorological Observatory announced "Fukushima Prefecture Weather Information Regarding Remarkable Heavy Snow." Tadami Town in Fukushima Prefecture saw a record 27 centimeters of snowfall in the three hours until 4:00 am, reaching 52 centimeters in 12 hours. This heavy snow is expected to continue until noon on the 19th. I urge you to exercise extreme caution.

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Earthquake with seismic intensity 4 in Chiba prefecture No worries about tsunami

2022-12-19 01:07:00
At around 0:02 am on the 19th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Chiba prefecture. There is no tsunami from this earthquake.

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"Gyoza King" incident Former officer "I know nothing about the incident"

2022-12-19 00:09:00
In a case in which a gang leader was indicted for shooting and killing the president of a company that operates ``Gyoza no Ohsho'', the company's third-party committee report pointed out that he led inappropriate transactions. Interviews with investigative officials revealed that the former executive of the house said, ``I know nothing about the incident,'' in response to a voluntary interview by the investigative authorities. 19 days and 9 years after the incident, the background of the incident is still unknown, and the police are carefully investigating whether inappropriate transactions were involved.

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