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Social News(2023/07/29)


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Yamagata Yonezawa A female junior high school student who was transported to the hospital died of suspected heatstroke

2023-07-29 19:20:00
On the 28th, a 13-year-old junior high school girl was found lying on the side of a national highway in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, with symptoms that appeared to be heat stroke, and was transported to a hospital, but was later confirmed dead.

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A large typhoon No. 6 will approach Okinawa and Amami after the 31st, so prepare early

2023-07-29 19:09:00
A large typhoon No. 6 is moving northwest over the sea east of the Philippines, and it is likely to approach Okinawa/Amami with strong force from the 31st to the next day. On the 31st, a fierce wind is expected to blow and the sea is expected to be very wet, so please prepare early.

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Prince Akishino and Prince Hisahito attend the opening ceremony of the All-Japan High School Cultural Festival

2023-07-29 18:47:00
Prince Akishino and his eldest son Hisahito attended the opening ceremony of the "National High School Comprehensive Cultural Festival," where high school students present the results of their daily cultural and artistic activities, in Kagoshima City.

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Sumidagawa fireworks display for the first time in four years Metropolitan Police Department strengthens vigilance to prevent crowd accidents

2023-07-29 18:42:00
On the night of the 29th, the area around the venue of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, which will be held for the first time in four years, is crowded with a large number of spectators before the fireworks are launched. We are stepping up our vigilance.

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More than 38 degrees in various places Tomorrow is also dangerous heat Severe caution against heat stroke

2023-07-29 17:59:00
On the 29th, it was sunny nationwide and the temperature rose, and the maximum temperature exceeded 38 degrees Celsius in various parts of eastern and western Japan, making it a dangerous heat. The dangerous heat is expected to continue for the next 30 days, so please continue to be extremely vigilant against heatstroke, such as using air conditioners appropriately and keeping hydrated frequently even if you are not thirsty.

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Restrictions on access to Hatcho Darumi, a ridge near the crater of Mt. Ontake, lifted for the first time in nine years

2023-07-29 17:58:00
On the 29th, restrictions were lifted on Hatcho Darumi, a ridge near the crater of Mt.

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"Bye-bye sandals" to prevent drowning accidents Do not chase after being swept away

2023-07-29 17:29:00
Do you know the phrase "sandals bye-bye"? It is spreading on the Internet as a slogan to prevent a series of water accidents during the summer leisure season. I interviewed the person calling to find out what it means.

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Fukui Heavy rain damage JR Kuzuryu Line resumes operation after restoration work

2023-07-29 16:20:00
The JR Kuzuryu Line in Fukui Prefecture, which had been suspended in some sections due to heavy rain in the middle of this month, has completed restoration work and resumed operation on the entire line from the morning of the 29th.

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High school student arrested for obstructing train door with key

2023-07-29 15:59:00
In January this year, a male student attending a high school in Tokyo was arrested for obstructing work by locking the door where passengers get on and off on the JR Saikyo Line and delaying the train. In response to the investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department, he said, "When I was shooting a train before, the driver made it difficult to take a picture, such as turning on the lights, so I did it as revenge."

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JR Utsunomiya Line Takasaki Line Shonan-Shinjuku Line restarted operation

2023-07-29 14:38:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line, Takasaki Line, and Shonan-Shinjuku Line, which had been suspended due to the track fire, resumed operation on all lines at 2:10 pm after the fire extinguishing activity was completed and safety was confirmed.

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Osaka Kansai Expo's Overseas Pavilion Submits Required Documents for the First Time in South Korea

2023-07-29 13:25:00
Amid concerns about delays in the construction of overseas pavilions at the Osaka Kansai Expo to be held the year after next, South Korea was the first to submit the necessary documents for construction to the city of Osaka on the 28th, according to interviews with people involved. I was.

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Chinese and Russian ships pass through the Soya Strait Joint patrol in the Pacific?

2023-07-29 13:25:00
A total of 10 ships from China and Russia were confirmed to have passed through the Soya Strait between Hokkaido and Sakhalin. Both ships are expected to conduct joint patrols in the Pacific, and the Ministry of Defense continues to monitor and monitor them.

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JR Utsunomiya Line Takasaki Line Shonan-Shinjuku Line Expected to resume operation around 2:00 pm

2023-07-29 13:06:00
JR East has announced that it expects to resume operation around 2:00 pm on the Utsunomiya Line and Takasaki Line, which have been suspended due to the track fire that occurred near JR Ogu Station in Kita-ku, Tokyo.

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Rise in temperature nationwide Dangerous heat in various places Strict vigilance against heat stroke

2023-07-29 12:58:00
On the 29th, it was sunny nationwide and the temperature rose, and it became a fierce heat of 35 degrees or more from the morning in various places. The highest temperature is expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius in various parts of eastern and western Japan, and it is expected to be dangerously hot. please.

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Sumida River Fireworks Festival Preparations are underway, including installation of traffic control signs around the venue

2023-07-29 12:34:00
On the 29th, preparations are underway for the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, which will be held for the first time in four years, such as installing signboards indicating traffic restrictions around the venue.

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Nationwide consultation meeting for lawyers in response to soaring prices

2023-07-29 12:17:00
As prices continue to soar, nationwide counseling sessions are being held at the same time, where lawyers and others respond to consultations by telephone, etc., free of charge from people who are struggling to make ends meet.

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Rise in temperature nationwide Dangerous heat in various places Strict vigilance against heat stroke

2023-07-29 12:11:00
On the 29th, it was sunny nationwide and the temperature rose, and it became a fierce heat of 35 degrees or more from the morning in various places. With the highest temperature reaching 38 degrees Celsius in various parts of eastern and western Japan, it is expected to become dangerously hot. please.

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JR Utsunomiya Line Takasaki Line Shonan-Shinjuku Line Suspension of operation Impact of track fire

2023-07-29 12:01:00
Before 10 am on the 29th, a track fire occurred near JR Ogu Station in Kita-ku, Tokyo, and due to this, the Utsunomiya Line and Takasaki Line are still suspended on all lines.

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JR Utsunomiya Line Takasaki Line Shonan-Shinjuku Line Suspension of operation Impact of track fire

2023-07-29 11:06:00
According to JR East, due to the track fire that occurred near Ogu Station in Kita Ward, Tokyo, as of 10:40 am, the Utsunomiya Line was suspended on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station. The line is also suspended on the inbound and outbound lines between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station. Also, the Shonan-Shinjuku Line has suspended operation in the section north of Shinjuku Station. There is currently no prospect of reopening.

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JR Joban Line and Joban Line rapid train resume operation

2023-07-29 10:50:00
The JR Joban Line and the Joban Line Rapid Train were suspended due to the track fire on the Utsunomiya Line, but resumed operation around 10:27 am.

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Akita City Over 1,300 households flooded above floors due to heavy rain, the biggest damage since the Showa era

2023-07-29 07:42:00
Due to the record heavy rain in the middle of this month, more than 1,300 households were confirmed to be flooded above the floors in Akita City, causing the most damage since the Showa era, when records remain.

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Seibu Ikebukuro Line limited express resumes operation from the first train

2023-07-29 06:45:00
On the night of the 28th, a limited express train on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line in Saitama Prefecture stopped due to contact with a fallen tree that was caught in an overhead wire, and passengers and crew were not injured, but operation was suspended in some sections. Seibu Railway has completed restoration work and resumed operation from the first train on the morning of the 29th.

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Severe caution against heat stroke due to dangerous heat nationwide today

2023-07-29 06:24:00
On the 29th, it will be sunny and warm nationwide, and dangerous heat is expected in Kanto, Kinki, Tohoku, and Kyushu, where the maximum temperature will reach 38 degrees. Please continue to use air conditioners appropriately, and be extremely vigilant against heat stroke, such as by frequently drinking water even if you are not thirsty.

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Minimum wage national average to exceed 1,000 yen per hour for the first time in light of rising prices

2023-07-29 05:22:00
Regarding this year's minimum wage, a council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has compiled a guideline to raise the national average hourly wage by 41 yen, the largest ever. The national average hourly wage exceeded 1,000 yen for the first time in light of rising prices.

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Big Motor Sompo Japan to terminate agency contract

2023-07-29 05:16:00
In response to the problem of fraudulent insurance claims by "Big Motor", major non-life insurance company "Sompo Japan" announced that it will terminate the insurance agency contract that it has so far. At the same time, we are preparing to file a claim for damages.

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Anti-infection measures Revised Inns and Hotels Act to be enforced Start of consideration of specific operational policies

2023-07-29 05:02:00
Regarding the revised Inns and Hotels Act, which allows inns and hotels to ask customers suspected of having specific infectious diseases to cooperate with infection control measures, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has set specific guidelines so that they do not encourage discrimination or lead to trouble when restricting lodging. A study group was set up to discuss such operational policies, and discussions began.

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Policy to abolish health insurance cards next autumn

2023-07-29 04:18:00
Regarding the government's policy to abolish the current health insurance card next autumn, there are calls for a review, including a postponement of the abolition date. clarified. He is expected to make a decision after consulting with his relevant ministers early next week.

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