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Severe heat over a wide area In Kyushu, heavy rain is likely to occur again on the 5th Beware

2023-07-04 22:49:00
On the 4th, a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan was sunny and extremely hot. While the Tokai and Kinki regions became extremely hot, the atmospheric conditions became unstable, and in Shizuoka Prefecture, gusts such as tornadoes are thought to have occurred in the evening. Kyushu, which experienced record-breaking rainfall, is likely to experience heavy rains again as the front approaches on the 5th, so beware of landslides and other disasters.

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China's ambassador to Japan criticizes "no respect for science" for discharged treated water

2023-07-04 22:38:00
China's Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao held a press conference regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to a concentration below the standard and release it into the sea, and the Japanese government said that the IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency's He pointed out that the release had been decided before the report was published, and criticized it, saying, "There is no respect for science."

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Severe heat over a wide area, fear of heavy rain again in Kyushu tomorrow

2023-07-04 20:47:00
The 4th was sunny and extremely hot across a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan. While some places in the Tokai and Kinki regions experienced extremely hot days, the atmospheric conditions became unstable and gusts such as tornadoes appeared in Shizuoka Prefecture. Kyushu, which experienced record-breaking rainfall, is likely to experience heavy rains again as the front approaches on the 5th, so beware of landslides and other disasters.

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Former professional baseball players arrested on suspicion of theft, etc. Not prosecuted due to insufficient suspicion

2023-07-04 20:45:00
The Wakayama District Public Prosecutor's Office dropped charges on the 4th for two former professional baseball players who were arrested for stealing about 71 million yen in cash and precious metals by sneaking into an absent house in Wakayama City.

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Tornado warning information in Shizuoka prefecture Kakegawa gust overturned trailer driver injured

2023-07-04 20:41:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a "Tornado Warning Information" to Shizuoka Prefecture, saying that there is a risk of further gusts such as tornadoes occurring in Izu in addition to central and western Shizuoka Prefecture. According to the fire department, the trailer overturned due to a gust in Kakegawa City and injured the driver. In addition, roof tiles of houses are flying, and the city is confirming the damage.

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Heat stroke at high school sports festival or 6 students transported Shiga Ritto

2023-07-04 20:12:00
Before noon on the 4th, six students who were participating in a sports festival at a prefectural high school in Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture complained of heat stroke symptoms and were transported to a hospital.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry dismissed Prime Minister's secretary Mr. Katsuki Arai returns to Deputy Director-General of the Minister's Secretariat

2023-07-04 20:10:00
Katsuyoshi Arai of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, who was dismissed as a secretary to the Prime Minister for discriminatory remarks about same-sex marriage, returned to the Minister's Secretariat on the 4th.

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Tornado occurrence in western Shizuoka Prefecture There is a risk of occurrence in Izu Ensure safety

2023-07-04 19:34:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, on the evening of the 4th, it seems that a gust of wind such as a tornado occurred in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture. According to Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, residents reported that roof tiles of one house flew off and a large trailer overturned due to a gust of wind.

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[Video] Large trailer overturned due to gust Shizuoka Kakegawa

2023-07-04 19:31:00
According to Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, around 6:00 pm on the 4th, residents nearby reported that a large trailer had overturned in Chihama, Kakegawa City due to a gust. The trailer driver was taken to the hospital. We do not know the extent of the injuries.

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Severe heat over a wide area, fear of heavy rain again in Kyushu tomorrow

2023-07-04 19:21:00
On the 4th, a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan was sunny and extremely hot. While some areas such as Tokai and Kinki experienced extremely hot days, the atmospheric conditions became unstable, and gusts such as tornadoes are thought to have occurred in Shizuoka Prefecture. Kyushu, which experienced record-breaking rainfall, is likely to experience heavy rains again as the front approaches on the 5th, so beware of landslides and other disasters.

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Prime Minister Kishida reports from the IAEA regarding the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2023-07-04 19:20:00
Regarding the policy of diluting the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a concentration below the standard and releasing it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida met with Director General Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and received a report on safety. . Based on the contents of the report, the government will begin final consideration of the specific timing of the start of release, which is scheduled for around summer.

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Graves damaged and “remains washed away” Kumamoto record heavy rain 3 years

2023-07-04 19:19:00
The torrential rains of July three years ago caused great damage, mainly in Kumamoto Prefecture, and the "graves" in the area were no exception. When we interviewed a total of 45 temples in four municipalities in Kumamoto Prefecture, which had been severely damaged, 60% answered that "local graves were damaged," indicating that some of the remains were washed away. rice field. Even today, heavy rains continue to hit, and the reality is that the risk of damage to graves still continues.

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Treated water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant released into the ocean [Q&A]

2023-07-04 19:19:00
The IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), which has verified the safety of a plan to dilute and release the treated water that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea, has said that Japan's efforts to release meet international safety standards. released a comprehensive report stating that What is treated water? How do you release it into the sea? Is it okay to affect people and the environment? I summarized the points to be worried about.

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Heatstroke or 8 people transported in Gifu Prefecture 59-year-old man cardiopulmonary arrest

2023-07-04 19:18:00
In Gifu Prefecture on the 4th, the temperature exceeded 35 degrees Celsius in various places, and in Ibigawa Town in the western part of the prefecture, the maximum temperature during the day rose to 36.5 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day in Japan.

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Mr. Toru Yamano of Kagoshima Prefectural Chuokai was unofficially appointed as the new chairman of JA Zenchu

2023-07-04 19:17:00
An election was held to select a new chairman of the JA Zenchu ​​= National Agricultural Cooperatives Central Union, and Mr. Toru Yamano, the chairman of the Kagoshima Prefecture Central Union, was unofficially appointed.

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Tornado occurrence in western Shizuoka Prefecture There is a risk of occurrence in Izu Ensure safety

2023-07-04 19:10:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, on the evening of the 4th, it seems that a gust of wind such as a tornado occurred in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture.

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[Video] Shizuoka Kakegawa City “Rain like an overturned bucket”

2023-07-04 18:56:00
It is a video taken in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture before 5 pm on the 4th. Even if you are inside the house, you can see that the sideways rain is falling with a noise. In addition to water droplets hitting the windows of the room, you can see how the wind sways the plants in the garden and the trees along the street. The man who took the picture said, ``I was surprised when the rain that I had never experienced before suddenly fell like an overturned bucket.I felt the wind was stronger than during the typhoon. There was no,” he said.

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Female junior high school student suicide assisted crime, etc. Former company employee admits prosecution

2023-07-04 18:47:00
Last year, the first trial of a former office worker accused of assisting the suicide of a junior high school girl in Yokohama who met on SNS was held on the 4th, and the former office worker admitted the indictment.

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Herpangina, the highest number of infectious diseases in the past 10 years, continues to spread to children

2023-07-04 18:38:00
Epidemics of infectious diseases that spread mainly among children, such as "RS virus infection," which causes cold-like symptoms such as fever and cough, and "Herpangina," which causes fever and blisters in the mouth, continue to spread. Of these, a summary of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases found that the number of patients per medical institution for herpangina was the highest in the past 10 years. There is a shortage of medicines such as cough suppressants at clinics in Tokyo, and children's medical care is under pressure, such as waiting lists for cancellations at child care facilities for sick children.

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Electric kickboards that have become new rules Convenience and issues

2023-07-04 18:25:00
The electric kickboard that became a new rule from this month. Those who meet certain standards such as maximum speed and body size can now ride without a driver's license if they are 16 years old or older. In the Tama area of ​​Tokyo, where efforts are being made to establish a new means of transportation, we will look at the convenience and issues from user experiences.

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Severe heat over a wide area, fear of heavy rain again in Kyushu tomorrow

2023-07-04 18:21:00
On the 4th, wide areas from western Japan to northern Japan were sunny and extremely hot, and some areas such as the Tokai and Kinki regions experienced extremely hot days. On the other hand, in Kyushu, which experienced record-breaking rainfall, heavy rains are expected again as the front approaches on the 5th, so beware of landslide disasters.

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Deputy Minister of Education Ide Collision with a woman walking on a bicycle Woman injured

2023-07-04 18:20:00
On the morning of the 4th, in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, there was an accident where the bicycle on which Yasuo Ide, State Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, came into contact with a woman in her 60s who was walking at a crosswalk. The woman is believed to have suffered minor injuries, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the situation at the time.

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Suspicion of forced indecency against students Arrested cram school manager Tokyo Nerima

2023-07-04 18:04:00
A 70-year-old cram school manager in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, was arrested for committing obscene acts such as touching the body of a teenage girl who was a student. He denies the allegations against the investigation.

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Yokohama female college student murder case Stayed on the premises and attacked with a kitchen knife

2023-07-04 17:57:00
Last month, an 18-year-old female college student was murdered on the premises of an apartment building in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama. , After that, it was found in an interview with investigative officials that there was a suspicion that he had been attacked with a kitchen knife, which was the murder weapon. Police are investigating further.

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Kumamoto City, Minamiaso Village, Kuma Village Information on evacuation of the elderly, etc.

2023-07-04 17:54:00
There is a risk of heavy rain in Kumamoto Prefecture from the night of the 4th to the 5th, and it is necessary to be careful of landslide disasters. , the elderly, etc. issued information on evacuation. Alert level 3 out of five heavy rain alert levels calls for elderly people and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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Health insurance card and My Number card integrated without request 6 new cases

2023-07-04 17:41:00
Amid a series of troubles with My Number cards, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that six new cases have been confirmed in which health insurance cards and My Number cards have been combined, even though the person did not wish to do so.

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Arrested a 78-year-old man who attacked a man with something like an imitation sword Yokohama

2023-07-04 17:40:00
In the early hours of the 4th, a 78-year-old suspect living in a room on the second floor of an apartment in Yokohama City attacked and injured a male resident on the first floor with something like an imitation sword, and then shut himself up in his room. I was. The police secured the person about eight hours after the report and arrested him on suspicion of attempted murder.

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China's ambassador to Japan criticizes "no respect for science" for discharged treated water

2023-07-04 17:35:00
China's Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao held a press conference regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to a concentration below the standard and release it into the sea, and the Japanese government said that the IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency's He pointed out that the release had been decided before the report was published, and criticized it, saying, "There is no respect for science."

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Severe heat over a wide area Heavy rain fears again tomorrow in western Japan such as Kyushu

2023-07-04 17:28:00
On the 4th, a wide area from northern Japan to western Japan was sunny and extremely hot, with some areas experiencing extremely hot days. On the other hand, the front moves northward through the 5th, and there is a risk of heavy rain again in western Japan such as Kyushu, which had a record heavy rain, so please be careful of landslide disasters.

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Male corpse at Sapporo hotel Person who entered the room with a suitcase and left

2023-07-04 17:25:00
On the 2nd, the body of a decapitated man was found at a hotel in Susukino, a downtown area of ​​Sapporo. I learned this through interviews with investigators. Police are investigating the whereabouts of this person, assuming he knows how the man died.

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Prime Minister Kishida reports from the IAEA regarding the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2023-07-04 17:13:00
Regarding the policy of diluting the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a concentration below the standard and releasing it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida met with Director General Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and received a report on safety. . Based on the contents of the report, the government will begin final consideration of the specific timing of the start of release, which is scheduled for around summer.

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Deputy Minister of Education Ide Collision with a woman walking on a bicycle Woman injured

2023-07-04 17:12:00
On the morning of the 4th, in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, there was an accident where the bicycle on which Yasuo Ide, State Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, came into contact with a woman in her 60s who was walking at a crosswalk. The woman is believed to have suffered minor injuries, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the situation at the time.

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GSDF 3 casualties SDF candidate re-arrested on suspicion of killing another member

2023-07-04 17:08:00
An 18-year-old Self-Defense Force officer candidate is suspected of killing one of the three soldiers who were shot with a rifle during live-fire training at a Ground Self-Defense Force firing range in Gifu City. About life, the Self-Defense Forces police force re-arrested him on the 4th on suspicion of killing another member.

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Consultant representative arrested on suspicion of defrauding 300 million yen

2023-07-04 16:59:00
A representative of a consulting company in Tokyo was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly defrauding a company in Shizuoka Prefecture of 300 million yen by explaining that it would purchase land to store surplus soil for tunnel construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen.

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Percentage of "child-rearing households" falls below 20% for the first time Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare survey

2023-07-04 16:39:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found that the proportion of households raising children with unmarried children under the age of 18 fell below 20% for the first time.

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Olympic corruption Bribery crime Convicted former representative of consulting company Tokyo District Court

2023-07-04 16:29:00
A former representative of a consulting firm accused of accepting bribes along with a former director of the organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in a corruption case involving the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Tokyo District Court said, ``I want to share my share. Since then, he has been actively involved in the crime," and sentenced him to 2 years in prison and 4 years of probation.

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Tanker captain arrested on suspicion of illegally selling large amounts of heavy oil at Oita Port

2023-07-04 15:43:00
At Oita Port in Oita City, five people, including the captain of a tanker, were arrested on suspicion of embezzlement in the course of business for illegally selling a large amount of heavy oil loaded on a tanker to refuel ships at sea. I was. The Japan Coast Guard plans to investigate the fact that the transportation industry has been affected by soaring fuel oil prices, and that it has been repeatedly selling illegally, saying that it can be purchased cheaply.

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Heat stroke at high school sports festival or 6 students transported Shiga Ritto

2023-07-04 15:39:00
Before noon on the 4th, six students who were participating in a sports festival at a prefectural high school in Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture complained of heat stroke symptoms and were transported to a hospital.

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Komei Yamaguchi Representative

2023-07-04 15:22:00
Concerning the government's policy of abolishing the health insurance card and integrating it with the My Number card next autumn, Komeito representative Yamaguchi said that he would like people who do not have a card to receive insurance treatment without interruption. I showed the idea that I should consider delivering a "certificate of qualification" without waiting for.

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Minacard to be issued without a PIN Receiving voices of dementia and elderly people

2023-07-04 15:21:00
Regarding the PIN number required when applying for a My Number card, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto said that in November this year, in response to voices such as "it is difficult to set" from elderly people and patients with dementia. We have clarified our policy to allow card applications and issuance without setting a number.

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Handling of generative AI in schools Provisional guidelines published Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2023-07-04 15:16:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has released provisional guidelines for handling generative AI in schools. While it is not appropriate to submit generated AI sentences as they are in competitions such as reading impressions, it is possible to use them for group learning and English conversation.

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Ms. Alice Hirose Traveling around Izumo's tourist attractions Shooting for an electronic magazine Shimane

2023-07-04 15:07:00
A travel-themed electronic magazine was filmed in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, and actor Alice Hirose visited local tourist spots.

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Collaborating with Ricoh to Provide Next-Generation Solar Cells to Elementary Schools Ota-ku, Tokyo

2023-07-04 14:29:00
Ota Ward, Tokyo, collaborated with Ricoh, a major precision equipment company, to provide elementary schools in the ward with "perovskite solar cells," which are attracting attention as next-generation solar cells. SDGs" and other learning.

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JR Chuo Line rapid service restarted

2023-07-04 14:22:00
Rapid trains on the JR Chuo Line had suspended operation between Tokyo Station and Takao Station, but resumed operation on the entire line at around 2:05 pm.

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Handling of generative AI in schools Provisional guidelines published Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2023-07-04 14:17:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has released provisional guidelines for handling generative AI in schools. While it is not appropriate to submit generated AI sentences as they are in competitions such as reading impressions, it is possible to use them for group learning and English conversation.

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Heat stroke at high school sports festival or transportation of 6 male and female students Shiga Ritto

2023-07-04 13:53:00
According to the fire department, before noon on the 4th, six male and female students at a prefectural international information high school in Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture complained of heat stroke symptoms and were transported to a hospital by ambulance. At the time of transportation, 4 people were moderately ill and 2 were mildly ill. At that time, the sports festival was being held on the ground. In Otsu City, which is adjacent to Ritto City, the temperature reached nearly 30 degrees at noon on the 4th.

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Minor point "Trouble with strings" Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Calls for consultation

2023-07-04 13:24:00
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto said that there are still people who have not been contacted to reapply for 172 troubles in which other people's credit cards were tied when applying for "Minor Points". A person called to consult with the local government.

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Talks between Foreign Minister Hayashi and IAEA Director-General over the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2023-07-04 13:20:00
Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi held a meeting with IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Secretary General Grossi regarding a plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a concentration below the standard and release it into the sea. After expressing his appreciation for the IAEA's efforts so far, he emphasized that he would "carefully explain to the international community the safety of ocean release."

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JR Chuo Line Rapid Service from Tokyo Station to Takao Station Suspension due to personal injury

2023-07-04 13:13:00
The JR Chuo Line rapid train has been suspended on the entire line between Tokyo Station and Takao Station from around 0:50 pm due to an accident that resulted in injury or death. Local trains on the Chuo Line are operating as usual.

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IAEA Director-General visits South Korea to explain the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2023-07-04 13:07:00
The Korean government has announced that IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Grossi will visit South Korea for three days from the 7th of this month after visiting Japan. Regarding the policy of releasing the treated water accumulated at the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea, we will receive a direct explanation from Mr. Grossi about the contents of the report on the comprehensive evaluation results regarding safety.

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Notification requesting to change to My Number public money account on the dedicated site

2023-07-04 13:05:00
About 130,000 accounts that are believed to be in the name of a family member have been confirmed in public money receiving accounts for My Numbers, and the Digital Agency has requested those who have registered accounts other than themselves to change their accounts on the dedicated site Mynaportal. Notifications will be made in order.

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Talks between Foreign Minister Hayashi and IAEA Director-General over the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2023-07-04 12:59:00
Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi held a meeting with IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Secretary General Grossi regarding a plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a concentration below the standard and release it into the sea. It seems that he received an explanation about the contents of the safety report.

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Yokohama A man who attacked and injured a nearby man shut himself in his room for about 8 hours

2023-07-04 12:45:00
In the early hours of the 4th, in an apartment in Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, a man living in a room on the second floor attacked and injured a man living on the first floor with something like an imitation sword, and then shut himself up in his room. Police secured the man at around 10:00 am, about eight hours after the report, and are investigating the details.

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River flooding due to heavy rain Clearing up of muddy houses, etc. Mashiki Town, Kumamoto

2023-07-04 12:30:00
In Mashiki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, where rivers overflowed due to heavy rain and water flowed into the surrounding area, residents are busy cleaning up their homes that have been flooded with muddy water.

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77-year-old woman mistakenly enters the highway and runs backwards Kyoto Kameoka 2 fatal accident

2023-07-04 12:25:00
In October last year, on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, a passenger car ran in the wrong direction and killed two people. was learned from interviews with investigators. On the 4th, the police sent documents to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of negligent driving causing death to a 77-year-old woman who died in an accident while driving a car that went in the wrong direction.

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Minor health insurance card "About 40% of health insurance associations nationwide recheck" Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-07-04 12:14:00
Regarding the problem that the information of another person was registered on the health insurance card integrated with the My Number card, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said that health insurance associations nationwide did not check the information according to the procedure. It has been revealed that about 40% of unions need

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Foreign Minister Hayashi and IAEA Director-General begin talks over the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2023-07-04 12:07:00
Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi has recently held talks with IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Director-General Grossi regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a concentration below the standard and release it into the sea. It seems that they have received an explanation about the contents of the safety report.

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Handling of generative AI in schools Provisional guidelines published Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2023-07-04 12:05:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has released provisional guidelines for handling generative AI in schools. While it is not appropriate to submit generated AI sentences as they are in competitions such as reading impressions, it is possible to use them for group learning and English conversation.

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Three years after record heavy rain in Kumamoto Children pray in Kuma village

2023-07-04 12:01:00
Three years after the torrential rains of July 2020, when the Kuma River flooded Kumamoto Prefecture and caused major damage, children meditate in silence to the sound of sirens in Kuma Village, where 25 people died. and offered a prayer of remembrance.

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Kyushu Severe thunderstorm fear over 5 days Severe warning of landslide disasters

2023-07-04 11:56:00
Due to the active front, intermittent torrential rain is falling in southern Kyushu. In Kyushu, due to the influence of a front extending from a low pressure system moving near the Sea of ​​Japan, there is a risk of another very severe thunderstorm over the 5th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for continued vigilance against landslide disasters, as the record-breaking heavy rains that have been recorded so far are likely to intensify where the ground is loose.

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Tokyo Shimbashi restaurant explosion injured 4 people No gas contract "Cooking uses electricity"

2023-07-04 11:54:00
On the 3rd, a restaurant exploded in Shimbashi, Tokyo, injuring four people, including employees. I understand what you are describing. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the detailed situation, assuming that the store was filled with flammable gas for some reason and caught fire.

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The best time to see the ancient lotus in Gyoda, Saitama

2023-07-04 11:27:00
In Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, the "ancient lotus" whose seeds were found in an old stratum more than 1400 years ago is in full bloom.

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One year after Abe's shooting incident, training for handling homemade guns and explosives

2023-07-04 11:23:00
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Metropolitan Police Department held a drill in Tokyo's Adachi Ward to deal with suspicious individuals trying to purchase ingredients for explosives at stores.

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Tanker captain arrested on suspicion of illegally selling large amounts of heavy oil at Oita Port

2023-07-04 11:09:00
At Oita Port in Oita City, five people, including the captain of a tanker, were arrested on suspicion of embezzlement in the course of business for illegally selling a large amount of heavy oil loaded on a tanker to refuel ships at sea. I was. The Japan Coast Guard plans to investigate the fact that the transportation industry has been affected by soaring fuel oil prices, and that it has been repeatedly selling illegally, saying that it can be purchased cheaply.

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Shizuoka Warehouse fire that killed 4 people 3 years ago Prosecution at home against executive officer

2023-07-04 10:14:00
Three years ago, a warehouse for a daily necessities manufacturer in Yoshida, Shizuoka Prefecture burned to the ground, killing four firefighters and police officers. As a result, the executive officer who was in charge of manufacturing at that time was indicted without detention on charges of accidental fire and professional negligence resulting in death and injury. On the other hand, we decided not to indict the factory manager at the time.

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Southern Kyushu There is a possibility of a linear rain belt occurring on the morning of the 4th Strict vigilance

2023-07-04 10:11:00
Due to the active front, rain is intermittently intensifying in southern Kyushu, and there is a possibility that a linear rain belt will occur until the morning of the 4th, and the risk of disasters may increase sharply. In Kyushu, there are places where the ground has loosened due to heavy rains so far, so please continue to be extremely vigilant against landslide disasters.

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Southern Kyushu There is a possibility of a linear rain belt occurring on the morning of the 4th Strict vigilance

2023-07-04 08:36:00
Due to the active front, the rain is intermittently intensifying in southern Kyushu, and there is a possibility that a linear rain belt will occur until the morning of the 4th, and the risk of disasters may increase sharply. In Kyushu, there are places where the ground has loosened due to heavy rains so far, so please continue to be extremely vigilant against landslide disasters.

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Flood insurance premium rate to be evaluated in 5 categories according to risk Group formed by non-life insurance companies

2023-07-04 08:32:00
As the number of natural disasters such as heavy rains increases, a group of non-life insurance companies has decided to change the system of compensation for flood damage in fire insurance to a system in which the higher the risk of a disaster, the higher the insurance premium. Non-life insurance companies are expected to reflect these changes in insurance premiums from next fiscal year.

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Ogura Kodomo Soro Visits Kabukicho "To-yoko" where middle and high school students gather

2023-07-04 06:44:00
On the night of the 3rd, Minister of State for Child Policy Ogura visited Kabukicho, commonly known as "To-yoko", where junior high and high school students gather. After the inspection, Minister Ogura indicated that he would investigate the efforts of support groups nationwide that support children and young people within this month, and indicated that they would increase the number of places where children can spend their time with peace of mind.

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GSDF 3 casualties SDF candidate to be re-arrested on suspicion of murder of another member

2023-07-04 06:38:00
An 18-year-old Self-Defense Force candidate is suspected of killing one of the soldiers in an incident in which three soldiers were killed or injured when they were shot with a rifle during live-fire training at a Ground Self-Defense Force firing range in Gifu City. An interview with a person concerned revealed that the Self-Defense Forces decided to re-arrest on suspicion of killing another member on the 4th.

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Southern Kyushu There is a possibility of a linear rain belt occurring on the morning of the 4th Strict vigilance

2023-07-04 06:30:00
Due to the active front, the rain is intermittently intensifying in southern Kyushu, and there is a possibility that a linear rain belt will occur until the morning of the 4th, and the risk of disasters may increase sharply. In Kyushu, there are places where the ground has loosened due to heavy rains so far, so please continue to be extremely vigilant against landslide disasters.

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Explosion at a restaurant in Shimbashi, Tokyo seriously injured 3 people "Smell of gas from the morning"

2023-07-04 06:27:00
On the afternoon of the 3rd, there was an explosion at a restaurant entering a building in Shimbashi, Tokyo, injuring four people, including store employees and passers-by. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the manager of the restaurant said, "When I turned on the lighter to smoke, it exploded at that moment." In addition, interviews with people involved revealed that a person who was in the building at the time said, "It smelled like gas from the morning." The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the detailed situation, assuming that the flammable gas that had been filled caught fire.

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Draft “White Paper on Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology” Implementation of “Information” Qualification Test for High School Teachers

2023-07-04 06:13:00
In order to meet the needs of society that needs information human resources, the high school teacher qualification examination, which is currently suspended, will be held only for "information" from the next fiscal year. is filled with

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Nuclear power plant treated water IAEA report to Prime Minister today to consider release timing

2023-07-04 06:06:00
Prime Minister Kishida will receive a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the 4th regarding the policy of diluting the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a concentration below the standard and releasing it into the sea. The content is expected to be a safety evaluation, and the government will begin final consideration of the specific timing of the start of release, which is scheduled to be around summer.

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Three years after the Kumamoto heavy rain disaster, more than 1,100 people are still living as evacuees.

2023-07-04 05:17:00
In 4 days, it has been three years since the record heavy rain in 2020, when 67 people died in Kumamoto Prefecture, including disaster-related deaths, and the whereabouts of two people were unknown. While more than 1,100 people are still living in temporary housing in the affected areas, local governments in the affected areas have been receiving consultations regarding life reconstruction, such as physical ailments and nursing care for family members. increase.

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Decapitated body found at hotel in Susukino, Sapporo

2023-07-04 05:07:00
The body of a decapitated man was found at a hotel in Susukino, a downtown area of ​​Sapporo, on the 2nd. After a detailed examination of the body, the police said that the man was believed to have been decapitated after his death. I understood from the interview.

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Record heavy rain in Kyushu [Damage Summary] Temple main hall collapses in Kumamoto

2023-07-04 04:27:00
Due to the active front, a linear rain belt occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture on the morning of the 3rd, and very heavy rain continued to fall in the same place. Evacuation orders have been issued in various parts of Kyushu, and rivers are rising and flooding, and residential areas and roads are flooding. We are constantly updating the situation and damage in various parts of Kyushu.

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First-year college student drowns while swimming in Arakawa Nagatoro, Saitama

2023-07-04 04:24:00
On the 3rd, a male college student who was swimming in a river in Nagatoro Town, Saitama Prefecture, drowned and became unconscious and died later.

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Tobu Tojo Line restarted operation

2023-07-04 00:31:00
The Tobu Tojo Line had suspended operation on the inbound and outbound lines between Ikebukuro Station and Kawagoeshi Station due to an accident that occurred at a railroad crossing in Fujimi City, Saitama Prefecture, but resumed operation at 0:15 am. .

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Oita Saiki Junior high school student died while playing in the river There was no heavy rain warning in the city at the time

2023-07-04 00:12:00
On the 3rd, a second-year junior high school boy who was playing in the river with his friends in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, disappeared, and was later rescued from the river, but was confirmed dead. Police are investigating the situation at the time.

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