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Information on evacuation of elderly people in 5 districts of Miyazaki Nobeoka City Target 2441 people

2023-08-18 23:29:00
In Miyazaki Prefecture, localized very heavy rain is falling. At 10:50 p.m., Nobeoka City issued evacuation information to 2,441 people in 992 households in Furukawa, Tenka, Komine, Koya, and Matsuyama, citing the increasing risk of sediment disasters. did. This is information corresponding to alert level 3 out of 5 alert levels, and local governments are calling on elderly people and people with disabilities to evacuate quickly from dangerous places such as sediment disaster warning areas.

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Yamagata Shinkansen resumes operation

2023-08-18 22:13:00
According to JR East, due to the heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen was suspended on the inbound and outbound lines between Yonezawa Station and Fukushima Station in Yamagata Prefecture, but it resumed operation around 9:30 pm. In addition, the Ou Main Line was suspended between Yonezawa Station and Niwasaka Station in Fukushima Prefecture, but has resumed operation.

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Ueda Police Station apologizes to victims for considering personal injury as property damage

2023-08-18 22:08:00
In Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, in April this year, an elementary school student was hit by a car and was seriously injured. I found out what I was asking for from the police interview. The police apologized to the victim for the inappropriate response.

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Tottori Typhoon No. 7 caused record-breaking heavy rains, isolated villages all resolved

2023-08-18 21:23:00
By 8:30 pm on the 18th, the isolation of the village, which had occurred due to the collapse of the road in Tottori Prefecture due to the record heavy rain caused by Typhoon No. 7, was completely resolved.

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Ueda Police Station apologizes to victims for considering personal injury as property damage

2023-08-18 21:00:00
In Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, in April this year, an elementary school student was hit by a car and was seriously injured. I found out what I was asking for from the police interview. The police apologized to the victim for the inappropriate response.

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Niigata Prefecture Two dams for agricultural water supply Concerns about impact on water storage rate of 0%

2023-08-18 20:55:00
In Niigata Prefecture, it has hardly rained since the end of last month, and two of the dams that supply agricultural water have a water storage rate of 0%, raising concerns about the impact on crops.

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Mother accused of causing her daughter to have hypoglycemia claims innocence Osaka District Court

2023-08-18 20:53:00
A 34-year-old mother from Osaka has been accused of assaulting her elementary school daughter by giving her an adult laxative and causing hypoglycemia by not giving her enough food. Of these, he claimed innocence, saying, ``I didn't give him food to make my condition worse,'' regarding the crime of causing my daughter to have hypoglycemia.

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Yamagata Shinkansen Yamagata-Fukushima up and down lines Suspension of operation Impact of heavy rain

2023-08-18 20:46:00
According to JR East, due to the heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen has been suspended from around 7:40 pm on the up and down lines between Yamagata Station and Fukushima Station. In addition, the Ou Main Line is also suspended on the up and down lines between Yamagata Station and Niwasaka Station in Fukushima Prefecture.

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DJ SODA “I was sexually assaulted at the event” organizer filed criminal charges

2023-08-18 20:42:00
When the famous Korean DJ "DJ SODA" appeared at a music event in Osaka this month, he complained on SNS that some audience members touched his chest, etc., and the company that hosted the event complained. It has been revealed that he plans to file a criminal complaint with the police next week on suspicion of indecency without consent without identifying the suspect.

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Minimum wage nationwide average of 1,004 yen per hour, average increase of 43 yen, the largest ever

2023-08-18 20:31:00
This year's minimum wages for each prefecture, which will be applied from October, have been released. Against the backdrop of soaring prices, wages have been raised more than the government's guideline, and the average hourly wage has risen to a record high of 43 yen.

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JR Musashino Line restarted operation

2023-08-18 20:23:00
The JR Musashino Line suspended operation on the entire line between Fuchu-Hommachi Station and Nishi-Funabashi Station due to the accident that caused injury or death at Nishi-Urawa Station, but resumed operation at 7:59 pm.

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Typhoon No. 7 Affected areas on the 18th Movement toward disaster recovery

2023-08-18 20:18:00
On the 15th, Typhoon No. 7, which cut across the Kinki region, caused record-breaking rainfall in the Chugoku region, the Kinki region, and the Tokai region, causing flooding and other damage. Some areas are still affected by water outages, and disaster recovery efforts are underway in the affected areas. I summarized the movement of the 18th in the disaster area.

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“Researcher infected with Salmonella typhi and developed typhoid fever” National Institute of Infectious Diseases

2023-08-18 20:11:00
The National Institute of Infectious Diseases announced that one researcher was infected with Salmonella typhi and developed typhoid fever. Since this researcher handled Salmonella typhi in his work, the public health center is currently investigating the route of infection.

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DJ SODA's organizer who was sexually assaulted at the event faces criminal charges

2023-08-18 20:03:00
When the famous Korean DJ "DJ SODA" appeared at a music event in Osaka this month, he complained on SNS that some audience members touched his chest, etc., and the company that hosted the event complained. It has been revealed that he plans to file a criminal complaint with the police next week on suspicion of indecency without consent without identifying the suspect.

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Yamaguchi Kaminoseki Town Spent nuclear fuel interim storage facility construction Acceptance of survey

2023-08-18 19:34:00
An extraordinary town assembly was held on the 18th regarding the construction of an "interim storage facility" to temporarily store spent nuclear fuel proposed by Chugoku Electric Power Co. in Kaminoseki Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Mayor Tetsuo Nishi plans to accept a geological survey for construction. expressed. The survey was conducted jointly with Kansai Electric Power Co., and if it is actually constructed, it will be the second in the country.

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Arrested sister and acquaintance's parent and child for murdering woman Suspected robbery murder Fukuoka Mizumaki town

2023-08-18 19:32:00
In June this year, a 52-year-old female part-time employee was found murdered in an apartment in Mizumaki, Fukuoka Prefecture. He was arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder, saying that he killed him and stole his bankbook and other items.

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Chiba Choshi Electric Railway Purchasing used vehicles from Nankai Electric Railway Decided to introduce vehicles for the first time in 8 years

2023-08-18 19:31:00
Choshi Electric Railway, a local line in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, purchased used rolling stock from Nankai Electric Railway, a major private railway company in the Kansai region, to replace old rolling stock for which procurement of parts has become difficult, and introduced new rolling stock for the first time in eight years. decided to

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About 600 metal pins and nails found in 57 parks in Nagoya

2023-08-18 19:24:00
In a park in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, an elementary school student was seriously injured by a nail driven into the ground. When the city of Nagoya urgently inspected the parks in the city, 57 parks found metal pins and nails, etc. A total of about 600 were found. Since a string was tied to some of them, it is believed that they were driven in as marks such as the position of the baseball base.

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Suspension of operation on all JR Musashino Lines

2023-08-18 19:21:00
The JR Musashino Line has suspended operation on the entire line between Fuchu-Hommachi Station and Nishi-Funabashi Station due to the accident that occurred at Nishi-Urawa Station around 6:39 pm. It is expected to resume operation around 7:40 p.m.

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Fukushima Yamagata Iwate heavy rains one after another Severe warning of danger of disaster approaching

2023-08-18 19:16:00
The warm, moist air destabilized the atmosphere over a wide area, and around 100 to 110 mm of rain per hour is believed to have fallen in Fukushima, Yamagata, and Iwate prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides and other disasters to ensure safety, as the danger of disasters is imminent.

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26-year-old doctor commits suicide and bereaved family interviews "Extremely long working hours" certified as industrial accident

2023-08-18 19:15:00
In the month before his death, he worked overtime for more than 207 hours. For about three months, I had no days off. Last year, a 26-year-old doctor who was working at a hospital in Kobe City committed suicide, and the Labor Standards Inspection Office recognized it as a work-related accident due to extremely long working hours. The hospital does not manage labor, and my son will not come back even if he is certified as a worker's accident."

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Why did the kamikaze instructor commit suicide with his wife and children?

2023-08-18 19:14:00
The Warrant Officer did not look like a soldier. An ideal boss, a loyal husband. However, it was August 18, 78 years ago, three days after the end of the war. He died along with his wife and his newborn baby. "I no longer have that power." His will stated the reason for the tragedy. (Naofumi Nagayama, Nagano Bureau Reporter)

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After-school club Swimming pool safety manual formulation 37% Child and Family Agency

2023-08-18 19:09:00
After an accident in which an elementary school student drowned in a swimming pool during an after-school club activity, the Children's and Family Affairs Agency conducted a survey of after-school clubs nationwide, and found that among the 4,300 or so pool activities, manuals for safety measures were in place. It was found that only 37% of clubs have

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Temperatures rise in eastern and northern Japan, intense heat expected to continue over weekend

2023-08-18 18:52:00
Warm and humid air is blowing in, causing temperatures to rise, especially in eastern and northern Japan, reaching dangerously high temperatures of over 38 degrees Celsius in Nagano prefecture. The intense heat is expected to continue over the weekend, so please check the "Heat Index," which indicates the risk of heat stroke, and take thorough measures such as stopping exercise.

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Gifu robbery case Arrested 3 people who are believed to be leaders Involved in Ginza case

2023-08-18 18:48:00
In May this year, a male company executive was attacked at a house in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, and a safe containing about 22 million yen in cash was stolen. Arrested. Of these, a 19-year-old suspect has been arrested and indicted for being involved in a robbery that occurred at a luxury watch store in Ginza, Tokyo, and police are investigating the details of the incident.

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Record heavy rain near the western part of Fukushima Minamiaizu Town Danger of disaster approaching

2023-08-18 18:43:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that about 100 mm of torrential rain fell in an hour until 6:30 p.m. near the western part of Minamiaizu Town in Fukushima Prefecture. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.

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“Researcher infected with Salmonella typhi and developed typhoid fever” National Institute of Infectious Diseases

2023-08-18 18:41:00
The National Institute of Infectious Diseases announced that one researcher was infected with Salmonella typhi and developed typhoid fever.

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Defense ministry's harassment countermeasures Experts' recommendations As consultations increase within the ministry

2023-08-18 18:40:00
As consultations about harassment damage increase within the Ministry of Defense, an expert panel that has been considering countermeasures has pointed out that commanders and others lacked awareness of countermeasures so far, and it is necessary to review them broadly and systematically. I have summarized the proposals.

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Record-breaking heavy rain near Mogami-cho, Yamagata Danger of disaster approaches

2023-08-18 18:39:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, near Mogami Town in Yamagata Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that about 100 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 6:20 p.m. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.

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Large-scale congestion at Nagoya Station due to Typhoon No. 7 JR Tokai Considering improvement of information transmission

2023-08-18 18:32:00
JR Tokai decided to consider improving the way information is sent to passengers in response to the disruption of the Tokaido Shinkansen schedule due to Typhoon No. 7 and the large-scale congestion at Nagoya Station.

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Male college student missing at Lake Biwa Disappeared while pushing boat

2023-08-18 18:23:00
On the afternoon of the 18th, a male college student who was swimming with his friends at Lake Biwa in Otsu City went missing. Police and firefighters are searching for a man who disappeared while swimming and pushing a rubber boat.

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The number of Shinkansen and limited express users in Obon is about 1.4 times that of last year, but growth slows down due to typhoons

2023-08-18 18:19:00
Although the number of people who used the Shinkansen and limited express trains nationwide during the Obon period increased by about 1.4 times compared to last year, the increase was slower than initially expected due to planned suspension of services due to the impact of the typhoon and major disruptions to timetables. I was.

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Widespread atmospheric instability Heavy rains in Tohoku and Niigata Beware of landslides

2023-08-18 18:09:00
Due to the warm and humid air, the atmospheric conditions have become unstable over a wide area, and extremely heavy rain is falling in Tohoku and Niigata prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers.

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Typhoon/heavy rain…Determining when to go to work

2023-08-18 18:00:00
"My boss asked me to walk to work when the train stopped." On the 15th of this month, when Typhoon No. it was done. On the other hand, there are jobs such as medical care, nursing care, firefighting, and transportation that cannot be taken off even in bad weather. We interviewed employees, employers, and experts about how they should go to work in the event of a disaster. (Network Press Department Keita Hayashi Hiroki Uchiyama)

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Record-breaking heavy rain near Kansai area of ​​Iwate, danger of disaster approaching

2023-08-18 17:57:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the western part of Ichinoseki City in Iwate Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that about 110 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 5:40 p.m. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.

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TEPCO Electric power supply and demand for one week from 19th Outlook for securing stable supply

2023-08-18 17:53:00
TEPCO's power supply and demand for the week from the 19th is expected to continue to secure the level necessary for stable supply, with a reserve margin of 8.5% even in the most severe times.

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Tokyo Governor Koike did not send a letter of condolence to the memorial ceremony for the victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake

2023-08-18 17:49:00
Regarding the private executive committee, etc., requesting a letter of condolence from Governor Koike of Tokyo for the ceremony to commemorate the Korean victims who were killed in the chaos of the Great Kanto Earthquake 100 years ago, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government I told him that I would not send a condolence letter.

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A high school boy who went missing while swimming in the sea was found offshore but confirmed dead

2023-08-18 17:46:00
On the 17th, at a beach in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, a male high school student who had drowned while swimming and was missing was found offshore on the afternoon of the 18th and confirmed dead.

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Big Motor Kanagawa Detects herbicides in front of two stores Submit damage report

2023-08-18 17:45:00
Kanagawa Prefecture has revealed that herbicide ingredients have been detected in front of two of the four used car sales company Big Motor stores where the trees in front of the store have died. I plan to file a complaint with the police in the near future.

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Four years ago, he hit his neck at the bottom of a junior high school pool and suffered a severe neck fracture Yokohama City Board of Education

2023-08-18 17:40:00
Four years ago, it was discovered that a first-year swimmer who was practicing diving in a junior high school pool in Yokohama hit his head on the bottom of the pool and broke his neck. .

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Awa Odori held with storm warning Governor of Tokushima Prefecture “Validation is important”

2023-08-18 17:36:00
On the 14th of this month, due to the influence of Typhoon No. 7, the Awa Odori was held in Tokushima City, where information on ``evacuation of the elderly'' and storm warnings were issued, Governor Gotoda of Tokushima Prefecture said, I showed the idea that it was necessary to verify whether it was a system that could take responsibility in the committee.

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Tone River system dam water storage volume reduction Restriction on water intake Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism "Cooperate in saving water"

2023-08-18 17:32:00
The amount of water stored in nine dams in the northeastern Kanto region of the Tone River system, which supplies water to the Tokyo metropolitan area, has decreased significantly. Due to the lack of rain since July, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is calling for cooperation in saving water on a daily basis, saying that if the amount of water stored further decreases in the future, water intake may be restricted.

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Niigata Since the end of last month, there has been almost no rain, and there is also damage to the koi farming pond

2023-08-18 17:27:00
In Niigata Prefecture, there has been almost no rain since the end of July.

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Typhoon No. 7 Affected areas on the 18th Movement toward disaster recovery

2023-08-18 17:14:00
On the 15th, Typhoon No. 7, which cut across the Kinki region, caused record-breaking rainfall in the Chugoku region, the Kinki region, and the Tokai region, causing flooding and other damage. Some areas are still affected by water outages, and disaster recovery efforts are underway in the affected areas. I summarized the movement of the 18th in the disaster area.

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One man missing in Lake Biwa Fall from rubber boat Shiga Otsu

2023-08-18 17:09:00
On the afternoon of the 18th, a man who was swimming at Lake Biwa in Otsu City went missing. Police and firefighters are searching for the man, who is believed to have fallen from a rubber boat.

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Big Motor Detects herbicides in front of 4 stores in Nagoya Submit damage report

2023-08-18 17:09:00
Due to the problem of withered trees in front of the used car sales company "Big Motor" stores in various places, the city of Nagoya investigated the dead trees and soil in front of four stores in the city. It was announced that the herbicide component was detected even in front of the store. The city plans to file a complaint with the police.

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Tone River system dam water storage volume reduction Restriction on water intake Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism "Cooperate in saving water"

2023-08-18 17:04:00
The amount of water stored in nine dams in the northeastern Kanto region of the Tone River system, which supplies water to the Tokyo metropolitan area, has decreased significantly. Due to the lack of rain since July, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is calling for cooperation in saving water on a daily basis, saying that if the amount of water stored further decreases in the future, water intake may be restricted.

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Suspect in his 50s arrested for lewd act on teenage woman in parking lot

2023-08-18 16:51:00
Last month, on the streets of Nerima Ward, Tokyo, a suspect in his 50s was arrested for accusing a teenage woman into a nearby parking lot and committing an obscene act.

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Princess Kako to make official visit to Peru in November to celebrate 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations

2023-08-18 16:48:00
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince Akishino and his wife, will make an official visit to Peru in November to mark the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

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Miyazaki Evacuation orders lifted for 4 districts in Miyazaki City

2023-08-18 16:43:00
At 3:30 in the afternoon, Miyazaki City issued evacuation orders to 17,879 households and 38,184 people in parts of the Omiya, Sumiyoshi, Kita, and Kiyotake districts, saying that the risk of landslides had decreased. Canceled.

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Defense ministry's harassment countermeasures Experts' recommendations As consultations increase within the ministry

2023-08-18 16:22:00
As consultations about harassment damage increase within the Ministry of Defense, an expert panel that has been considering countermeasures has pointed out that commanders and others lacked awareness of countermeasures so far, and it is necessary to review them broadly and systematically. I have summarized the proposals.

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Katsuura attracts attention with “no hot days” Local appeals as a “summer resort”

2023-08-18 16:21:00
While severe heat continues in various places, the temperature in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, which faces the Pacific Ocean about an hour and a half by car from Tokyo, has never exceeded 35 degrees Celsius for more than 100 years. As an area without extremely hot days, it is attracting attention from tourists who want to beat the heat.

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Yamaguchi Kaminoseki Town Spent nuclear fuel interim storage facility construction Acceptance of survey

2023-08-18 16:10:00
An extraordinary town assembly was held on the 18th regarding the construction of an "interim storage facility" to temporarily store spent nuclear fuel proposed by Chugoku Electric Power Co. in Kaminoseki Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Mayor Tetsuo Nishi plans to accept a geological survey for construction. expressed. The survey was conducted jointly with Kansai Electric Power Co., and if it is actually constructed, it will be the second in the country.

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Typhoon No. 7 Affected areas on the 18th Movement toward disaster recovery

2023-08-18 16:01:00
On the 15th, Typhoon No. 7, which cut across the Kinki region, caused record-breaking rainfall in the Chugoku region, the Kinki region, and the Tokai region, causing flooding and other damage. Some areas are still affected by water outages, and disaster recovery efforts are underway in the affected areas. I summarized the movement of the 18th in the disaster area.

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Yamaguchi Kaminoseki Town Spent nuclear fuel interim storage facility construction Acceptance of survey

2023-08-18 14:58:00
An extraordinary town assembly was held on the 18th regarding the construction of an "interim storage facility" to temporarily store spent nuclear fuel proposed by Chugoku Electric Power Co. in Kaminoseki Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Mayor Tetsuo Nishi plans to accept a geological survey for construction. expressed. The survey was conducted jointly with Kansai Electric Power Co., and if it is actually constructed, it will be the second in the country.

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Widespread atmospheric instability Heavy rains in Tohoku Beware of landslide disasters

2023-08-18 14:55:00
Due to the warm and moist air flowing in from the south, the atmospheric conditions have become unstable over a wide area, and heavy rain is falling in the Tohoku region. The Japan Meteorological Agency is wary of landslide disasters, and calls for caution against flooding of low-lying land, rising rivers, lightning strikes, and gusts of wind.

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Niigata Since the end of last month, there has been almost no rain, and there is also damage to the koi farming pond

2023-08-18 14:04:00
In Niigata Prefecture, it has hardly rained since the end of last month, and in Nagaoka City and other places, the water level of the koi farming ponds, which are a special product, has dropped, and carp have died.

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Did you kill your wife by hitting her husband? Arrested on suspicion of causing injury to death Setagaya

2023-08-18 13:45:00
This month, a 71-year-old husband was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of causing death by hitting his wife in her 60s at his home in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. Her wife reportedly showed her cognitive decline, and in response to her investigation, she said, ``She didn't sleep, so I'm sure he touched her, but that was the cause of her death. I don't know if it has become."

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Yamaguchi Kaminoseki Town Spent Nuclear Fuel Interim Storage Facility Construction Acceptance for Investigation

2023-08-18 13:43:00
An extraordinary town assembly was held on the 18th regarding the construction of an "interim storage facility" to temporarily store spent nuclear fuel proposed by Chugoku Electric Power Co. in Kaminoseki Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Mayor Tetsuo Nishi plans to accept a geological survey for construction. expressed. The survey was conducted jointly with Kansai Electric Power Co., and if it is actually constructed, it will be the second in the country.

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38-year-old Frenchman arrested for attempted bag fraud at luxury brand store in Ginza

2023-08-18 13:27:00
A 38-year-old Frenchman was arrested for trying to defraud a luxury bag using another person's credit card at a luxury brand store in Ginza, Tokyo. In Ginza, multiple incidents of similar modus operandi have been confirmed since May this year, and the suspects have admitted their involvement.

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Typhoon No. 7 Affected areas on the 18th Movement toward disaster recovery

2023-08-18 13:13:00
On the 15th, Typhoon No. 7, which cut across the Kinki region, caused record-breaking rainfall in the Chugoku region, the Kinki region, and the Tokai region, causing flooding and other damage. Some areas are still affected by water outages, and disaster recovery efforts are underway in the affected areas. I summarized the movement of the 18th in the disaster area.

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A fire in a hut, perhaps due to a lightning strike, a man who had fallen nearby died Yamagata

2023-08-18 13:09:00
On the evening of the 17th, there was a fire at a hut in Kawanishi-machi, Yamagata Prefecture, and a man lying nearby was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state, but died on the morning of the 18th. At that time, a person who was near the scene said, ``After hearing the sound of thunder, the man fell down,'' so the police are investigating the relationship between the man's death and the lightning strike.

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Chinese student attacked robbery or four 22-year-old office workers arrested Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

2023-08-18 13:04:00
In June this year, on the streets of Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, a Chinese student was beaten by someone and robbed of more than 800,000 yen in cash, and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested four people, including a 22-year-old office worker. . It means that he denied the charges or remained silent in response to the investigation.

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Defense ministry's harassment countermeasures Experts' recommendations As consultations increase within the ministry

2023-08-18 12:55:00
As consultations about harassment damage increase within the Ministry of Defense, an expert panel that has been considering countermeasures has pointed out that commanders and others lacked awareness of countermeasures so far, and it is necessary to review them broadly and systematically. I have summarized the proposals.

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Atmospheric instability centered in western Japan Heavy rain in Kyushu Beware of landslides

2023-08-18 12:51:00
Due to the influx of warm and moist air from the south, the atmospheric conditions have become unstable, especially in western Japan, and extremely heavy rain continues to fall in Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers.

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Maui wildfire manager resigns over siren problem

2023-08-18 12:35:00
The head of local authorities in Maui, Hawaii, who was in charge of wildfires, resigned on the 17th due to health problems.

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20,000 people ordered to evacuate as wildfires rage in northern Canada

2023-08-18 12:25:00
In northern Canada, large-scale wildfires have continued for about a week, and evacuation orders have been issued for about 20,000 people in towns known for Aurora tourism.

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Yamaguchi Kaminoseki Town Spent Nuclear Fuel Interim Storage Facility Construction Acceptance for Investigation

2023-08-18 12:23:00
An extraordinary town assembly was held on the 18th regarding the construction of an "interim storage facility" to temporarily store spent nuclear fuel proposed by Chugoku Electric Power Co. in Kaminoseki Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Mayor Tetsuo Nishi plans to accept a geological survey for construction. expressed. The survey was conducted jointly with Kansai Electric Power Co., and if it is actually constructed, it will be the second in the country.

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Severe heat forecast from western Japan to northern Japan Severe caution against heat stroke

2023-08-18 12:03:00
Warm and humid air is blowing in from the south, and on the 18th, temperatures are expected to rise from western Japan to northern Japan, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. Please continue to be extremely vigilant against heatstroke, such as replenishing fluids before you become thirsty and taking frequent breaks.

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Defense ministry's harassment countermeasures Experts' recommendations As consultations increase within the ministry

2023-08-18 11:41:00
As consultations about harassment damage increase within the Ministry of Defense, an expert panel that has been considering countermeasures has pointed out that commanders and others lacked awareness of countermeasures so far, and it is necessary to review them broadly and systematically. I have summarized the proposals.

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``Introducing Daddy Active Partner'' Inviting a high school girl to be an obscene act or arrested a man

2023-08-18 11:31:00
A 29-year-old suspect was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of violating the Child Welfare Act for inviting a high school girl by lying to her, saying, "I will introduce you to a partner who is a daddy."

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Miyazaki Evacuation orders for 4 districts in Miyazaki City

2023-08-18 11:24:00
At 11:00 am, Miyazaki City issued an evacuation order to 17,879 households and 38,184 people in parts of the Omiya, Sumiyoshi, Kita, and Kiyotake districts due to the increasing risk of landslide disasters. This is information corresponding to alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Yamanashi Fuefuki Shine Muscat 20 trees cut down

2023-08-18 11:22:00
In a field in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, it was found that 20 Shine Muscat trees had been cut with something like a saw.

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Torrential rain in Miyazaki Unstable atmosphere in western Japan Beware of landslides and flooding

2023-08-18 11:09:00
Due to the warm and humid air, western Japan was experiencing unstable atmospheric conditions, and Miyazaki Prefecture was hit with torrential rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers.

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Yamaguchi Kaminoseki Town Spent Nuclear Fuel Interim Storage Facility Construction Acceptance for Investigation

2023-08-18 10:53:00
An extraordinary town council meeting was held on the 18th regarding the construction of an "interim storage facility" to temporarily store spent nuclear fuel from a nuclear power plant proposed by Chugoku Electric Power Co. in Kaminoseki Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Mayor Tetsuo Nishi was at the meeting. He showed his willingness to accept surveys such as geology. The survey was conducted jointly with Kansai Electric Power Co., and if it is actually constructed, it will be the second in the country.

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Miyazaki Kawaminami Town Information on evacuation of the elderly in the 2nd ward of the Chuo district, targeting 245 people

2023-08-18 10:13:00
At 8:35 am on the 18th, Kawaminami-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture issued information on evacuation of the elderly to 245 people in 115 households in the second ward of the central district due to the risk of river flooding. This is information corresponding to alert level 3 of the 5 alert levels, and local governments are calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to immediately start evacuating.

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Torrential rain in Miyazaki Unstable atmosphere in western Japan Beware of landslides and flooding

2023-08-18 09:19:00
Due to the warm and humid air, western Japan was experiencing unstable atmospheric conditions, and Miyazaki Prefecture was hit with torrential rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers.

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Okinawa Off Senkaku Four Chinese Coast Guard ships invaded territorial waters one after another

2023-08-18 09:01:00
In the early hours of the 18th, four ships of the China Coast Guard invaded Japan's territorial waters one after another off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters immediately.

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Torrential rain in Miyazaki Unstable atmosphere in western Japan Beware of landslides and flooding

2023-08-18 08:52:00
Due to the warm and humid air, western Japan was experiencing unstable atmospheric conditions, and Miyazaki Prefecture was hit with torrential rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and flooding of rivers.

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Tokyu Tamagawa Line resumes operation

2023-08-18 07:51:00
The Tokyu Tamagawa Line was suspended due to the accident, but it resumed at 7:40 am.

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Suspension of operation on the entire Tokyu Tamagawa line due to an accident resulting in injury or death

2023-08-18 07:18:00
The Tokyu Tamagawa Line has suspended operation on all lines due to the accident that occurred between Yaguchito Station and Kamata Station around 6:48 am. It is expected to resume operation around 8:20 am.

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A woman and a boy died in a house, a man was unconscious, and a report was made just before Oita

2023-08-18 06:52:00
On the night of the 17th, a total of three adult men and women and a boy were found lying down in a house in Oita City, the woman and boy were confirmed dead on the spot, and the man was unconscious and in critical condition. According to the police, just before this, there was a report that "the father contacted me to end his life", so the police are confirming the identities and relationships of the three and investigating the detailed situation.

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Severe heat expected today from western Japan to northern Japan Severe caution against heat stroke

2023-08-18 06:13:00
Warm and humid air is blowing in from the south, and on the 18th, temperatures are expected to rise from western Japan to northern Japan, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. Stay vigilant against heatstroke, such as rehydrating before you get thirsty and taking frequent breaks.

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Evacuation information in Okayama Prefecture is all cancelled.

2023-08-18 05:51:00
Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture canceled the evacuation information for the elderly, etc. issued to 4,060 people in 1,919 households in the Kamo and Awa regions at 5 am. With this, all evacuation information issued in Okayama Prefecture has been lifted.

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Evacuation orders for Tottori City lifted

2023-08-18 04:50:00
At 4:10 a.m., Tottori City lifted the evacuation order issued to 181,859 people in 81,915 households throughout the city. All evacuation orders issued in Tottori Prefecture have now been lifted.

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