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Social News(2023/03/22)


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Residents' briefing on the opening of a new Ground Self-Defense Force garrison Okinawa Ishigaki Island

2023-03-22 22:54:00
沖縄県の石垣島に今月、開設された陸上自衛隊の駐屯地について、住民を対象にした説明会が22日夜開かれました。

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Countermeasures against the declining birthrate Government meetings Hearings from experts on work style reform, etc.

2023-03-22 22:48:00
On the 22nd, the government's meeting for the realization of measures against the declining birthrate held hearings from experts on the theme of work style reform, and opinions were expressed calling for flexible operation of the childcare leave system and support for career continuation.

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A large tree falls down on the main street in the city center, and no one is injured, even if one car is damaged Hiroshima

2023-03-22 22:16:00
On the night of the 22nd, a large tree that had been planted in the green zone along Peace Boulevard in the center of Hiroshima City fell. The tree fell down as if blocking the sidewalk and roadway, and one car was caught in it, causing damage such as broken glass, but according to the police, no one was injured.

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``National travel support'' continues and ``Tokyo Resident Discount'' will be extended Tokyo Metropolitan Government

2023-03-22 20:55:00
In response to the fact that the "National Travel Assistance", a measure to stimulate tourism demand, will continue from next month onwards, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that it will extend the period of the so-called "Tokyo Resident Discount", which offers discounts on travel expenses within Tokyo. bottom.

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Mr. Iwao Hakamada It's been more than 40 years since the retrial decision. Why is it taking so long?

2023-03-22 19:45:00
Iwao Hakamada (87), who was sentenced to death in the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, will be retrialed. It is the fifth case in which the death penalty has been finalized to undergo a retrial, and the previous four cases have all resulted in acquittals. More than 40 years have passed since Hakamada pleaded innocent and asked for a redo of the trial. The reason why it takes so long is the issue of the retrial law.

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Rising commercial land prices in central Tokyo What is the background? Intensifying competition between offices

2023-03-22 18:58:00
As of January this year, the price of commercial land nationwide increased by 1.8% for the second consecutive year. Some wards in Tokyo, which had fallen last year, are now rising. While the supply of large offices is increasing, some experts say that competition between office buildings in central Tokyo will intensify in the future.

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[Updated from time to time] WBC Japan wins for the first time in three tournaments Cheerful voices in various places

2023-03-22 18:18:00
Baseball's WBC = World Baseball Classic was held in Florida, USA, where the final between Japan and the United States was held, and Japan won 3 to 2 and won the championship for the third time in three tournaments. On the 22nd, cheering was seen all over the country to support the Japanese national team.

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Naha Airport Temporary suspension of cutter knife security inspection procedures in restricted areas

2023-03-22 18:16:00
On the morning of the 22nd, a cutter knife was found in the restricted area of ​​Naha Airport in Okinawa Prefecture, and security inspection procedures were suspended for about an hour and a half. As a result, many flights were canceled or delayed.

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NTT special fraud countermeasures to provide free number display service for elderly people

2023-03-22 18:15:00
In order to strengthen measures against special fraud such as bank transfer fraud, NTT will provide services such as displaying the number of the person who called the elderly free of charge from May this year. .

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Increase in volcanic earthquakes at Mt. Asama Possibility of very small eruptions Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-03-22 18:08:00
At Mount Asama on the border of Nagano and Gunma prefectures, a slight tilt change, which is said to indicate the rise of magma, has been confirmed since the 15th of this month, and volcanic earthquakes have increased since the 21st. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for attention to future information as there is a possibility of a very small eruption.

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Nationwide land prices rise for the second consecutive year Residential land prices in rural areas also rise for the first time in 28 years

2023-03-22 18:06:00
As of January this year, the average price of land nationwide increased by 1.6% compared to last year, rising for the second consecutive year. Residential land prices in areas other than the "three major metropolitan areas" and "four regional cities" also turned upward for the first time in 28 years.

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Strengthening anti-terrorism measures at the G7 Hiroshima Summit Establishment of the "Maritime Security and Security Headquarters"

2023-03-22 17:25:00
In order to strengthen counter-terrorism measures at the G7 Hiroshima Summit to be held in May this year, the Japan Coast Guard established the "Maritime Security and Security Task Force".

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"Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo" Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-03-22 17:03:00
On the 22nd, it was as warm as May in various places, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that "the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo."

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[Updated from time to time] WBC Japan wins for the first time in three tournaments Cheerful voices in various places

2023-03-22 16:57:00
Baseball's WBC = World Baseball Classic was held in Florida, USA, where the final between Japan and the United States was held, and Japan won 3 to 2 and won the championship for the third time in three tournaments. On the 22nd, cheering was seen all over the country to support the Japanese national team.

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Disaster areas connected by New Year's cards ~Next time it's my turn to encourage~

2023-03-22 16:20:00
There are New Year's cards that continue to encourage the victims of disasters that occur in various parts of Japan. A New Year's card with colorful illustrations and a message of support for the disaster victims. The letters were written by people from all over the country, and they were addressed to "someone" who was affected by the disaster, without any address. It started when an NPO in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture collected and handed out to encourage victims of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. This initiative also leads to exchanges among disaster victims who live far away from each other. (Kobe Broadcasting Station Reporter Isshu Uehara)

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``Sakura in full bloom in Tokyo'' announced 9 days earlier than normal 5 days earlier than last year Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-03-22 16:14:00
The Kanto region has become warmer than 20 degrees in various places, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that ``the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo.'' Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo are 9 days earlier than normal and 5 days earlier than last year.

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6.5 magnitude quake kills 11, injures 54 in Afghanistan

2023-03-22 15:16:00
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Afghanistan on the morning of the 22nd, Japan time, causing 11 deaths so far, including the collapse of buildings in Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan.

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Sexual minorities launch new group at G7 summit

2023-03-22 15:15:00
For the "G7 Hiroshima Summit" in May this year, the parties of sexual minorities have launched a new group, and in the future, they will make policy proposals in cooperation with the parties' groups in each country.

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[Updated from time to time] WBC Japan wins for the first time in three tournaments Cheerful voices in various places

2023-03-22 15:11:00
Baseball's WBC = World Baseball Classic was held in Florida, USA, where the final between Japan and the United States was held, and Japan won 3 to 2 and won the championship for the third time in three tournaments. On the 22nd, cheering was seen all over the country to support the Japanese national team.

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[Updated from time to time] WBC Japan wins for the first time in three tournaments Cheerful voices in various places

2023-03-22 14:04:00
Baseball's WBC = World Baseball Classic was held in Florida, USA, where the final between Japan and the United States was held, and Japan won 3 to 2 and won the championship for the third time in three tournaments. On the 22nd, cheering was seen all over the country to support the Japanese national team.

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Osaka 4 casualties hit-and-run incident Taxi entering intersection with red light?

2023-03-22 13:50:00
On the 20th, in Ikuno Ward, Osaka, a pedestrian who was crossing a pedestrian crossing was hit by a taxi and four people were killed and injured. It turned out that it seems that the three people who were there were jumped.

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Tokyo Komae robbery case Defendant arrested for executioner prosecuted for robbery resulting in death

2023-03-22 12:55:00
In a series of wide-area robbery cases, in January this year, a 90-year-old woman died at a house in Komae City, Tokyo. charged with the crime.

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[Updated from time to time] WBC Japan wins for the first time in three tournaments Cheerful voices in various places

2023-03-22 12:31:00
Baseball's WBC = World Baseball Classic was held in Florida, USA, where the final between Japan and the United States was held, and Japan won 3 to 2 and won the championship for the third time in three tournaments. On the 22nd, cheering was seen all over the country to support the Japanese national team.

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Naha Airport Temporary suspension of cutter knife security inspection procedures in restricted areas

2023-03-22 12:30:00
On the morning of the 22nd, a cutter knife was found in the restricted area of ​​Naha Airport in Okinawa Prefecture, and security inspection procedures were temporarily suspended. As a result of this, even before noon on the 22nd, there was a long line of people waiting to depart in front of the inspection site, and there were significant delays, especially for departing flights.

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Prime Minister Kishida sends message of sympathy to president after Ecuador earthquake on 19th

2023-03-22 11:56:00
Prime Minister Kishida sent a message of sympathy to President Lasso on the 22nd in response to the earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that occurred in Ecuador, South America on the 19th of this month Japan time.

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Naha Airport Cutter knife in restricted area Suspension of security inspection procedures

2023-03-22 11:23:00
According to the police, a cutter knife was found in the restricted area of ​​Naha Airport in Okinawa Prefecture on the morning of the 22nd. It means that

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Government officially decides to lift evacuation orders for Fukushima Namie Town and Tomioka Town

2023-03-22 11:18:00
The government will lift the evacuation order for the "difficult-to-return zone" due to the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station on the 31st of this month for a part of Namie Town and on the 1st of next month for a part of Tomioka Town. has officially decided.

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Naha Airport Cutter knife in the restricted area Procedures are stopped at the security checkpoint

2023-03-22 11:08:00
According to the police, after 9:00 am on the 22nd, a cutter knife was found in the restricted area of ​​Naha Airport in Okinawa Prefecture. In response to this, on domestic flights at the airport, procedures have been suspended at the security checkpoint after 9:20 am, and there is a long line of people waiting for departure in front of the checkpoint.

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Ibaraki Prefecture Enacts Japan's First Ordinance to Prevent the Spread of Avian Influenza

2023-03-22 10:56:00
Ibaraki Prefecture is aiming to enact the nation's first ordinance that prescribes standards for the construction of poultry houses in order to speed up the disposal of chickens and prevent the spread of infection in the event of an outbreak of avian influenza at a poultry farm.

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His Majesty the Emperor Gives a Video Lecture at the United Nations International Conference on Water and Disasters

2023-03-22 08:48:00
His Majesty the Emperor gave a video keynote speech at the United Nations International Conference on Water and Disasters on topics such as water transportation in the Edo period.

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House fire in Kasaoka, Okayama Two bodies from the burnt ruins Parent and child living in this house

2023-03-22 08:43:00
Before 5:00 am on the 22nd, there was a fire that burned a house in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, and according to the police, two people were found dead in the ruins. After the fire, the 91-year-old father and the 61-year-old eldest son living in this house have not been contacted, so the police are confirming the identity of this parent and child who died.

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JR Yokosuka Line restarted operation

2023-03-22 07:57:00
Due to the accident, the JR Yokosuka Line suspended operation on the inbound and outbound lines between Yokosuka Station and Zushi Station, but resumed operation on the entire line at 7:34 am.

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Residential fire in Kasaoka, Okayama Unable to contact two residents

2023-03-22 07:35:00
Before 5 am on the 22nd, there was a fire at a house in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, and according to the fire department, two men in their 90s and 60s who live in this house have not been contacted.

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Evacuation order for Ogimi Village, Okinawa Prefecture lifted

2023-03-22 07:29:00
Ogimi Village, Okinawa Prefecture lifted the evacuation order issued to the entire village at 6:57 am on the 22nd.

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An event to celebrate the retrial decision of Mr. Iwao Hakamada by lawyers and supporters Shizuoka

2023-03-22 06:58:00
Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, received a retrial from the Tokyo High Court. Supporters gathered to celebrate the start of Hakamada's retrial.

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``Linear precipitation belt'' occurs in the Okinawa main island region, increasing the risk of disasters

2023-03-22 04:26:00
Moist air is flowing into the front, creating a linear precipitation belt in the main island of Okinawa, and extremely heavy rain is falling. It is expected that active rain clouds will continue for some time after this, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides and river flooding.

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Ogimi Village, Okinawa Prefecture Evacuation Orders for the Entire Village

2023-03-22 04:18:00
Ogimi Village in Okinawa Prefecture issued an evacuation order to the entire village at 3:00 am on the 22nd. Evacuation orders are alert level 4 information, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places. Along with this, the village opened an evacuation center in the temporary government office.

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M6.5 earthquake in Afghanistan

2023-03-22 03:17:00
USGS = According to the Geological Survey of the United States, there was an earthquake centered in northern Afghanistan around 1:50 am on the 22nd of Japan time. The depth of the epicenter was 187 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the magnitude of the earthquake, was estimated at 6.5. The interim government of the Islamist Taliban, which holds real power in Afghanistan, is investigating the damage situation.

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