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Gifu Motosu junior high school student dies after being swept away by river

2023-08-19 23:01:00
On the afternoon of the 19th, two classmates and a second-year junior high school boy in Gifu City, who had come to play with his father, were swept away and died in the Neo River in Motosu City, Gifu Prefecture.

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Minister of Disaster Prevention Tani Visits Hyogo Governor Requests "Typhoon No. 7 "Severe Disaster" Designation"

2023-08-19 20:45:00
On the 19th, Minister of State for Disaster Prevention Tani visited Kami-cho, Hyogo Prefecture, where homes were flooded and other damage was caused by Typhoon No. 7. Did.

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Bicycle junior high school student hit by concrete mixer truck dies Mie

2023-08-19 20:24:00
On the morning of the 19th, at an intersection in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, a male student in the second grade of junior high school who was riding a bicycle was hit by a concrete mixer truck and died.

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Cancer treatment symposium: “Improvement of pediatric cancer drug “drug lag””

2023-08-19 19:28:00
A symposium was held in Osaka for cancer patients to learn about the latest treatments, etc., and it takes time for doctors specializing in pediatric cancer to be able to use drugs used overseas in Japan. In order to improve the current situation where there are fewer types of pediatric cancer treatment drugs than adults, it is necessary to establish a system that allows drugs that can be used overseas to be used in Japan as soon as possible.

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Intense heat in various places Tokyo is expected to have hot days for the next week

2023-08-19 18:56:00
On the 19th, the temperature rose mainly in western and eastern Japan, and from the morning it became extremely hot in various places. High temperatures are expected to continue for a week from the 20th, and strict measures against heat stroke will continue to be necessary.

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Hawaii wildfires aim to accelerate identification work by collecting DNA from 114 dead

2023-08-19 18:53:00
It's been 18 days and 10 days since the wildfire on Maui, Hawaii started. The 114 people who have been confirmed dead so far have been difficult to identify, and the local government has made it possible for victims to take DNA samples at hotels where they have evacuated. I'm trying to speed up the verification process.

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Fukuoka Mizumaki Town Woman Murder Did the money withdrawn go to acquaintances and parents?

2023-08-19 18:44:00
A sister and her acquaintance's parent and child were arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder after murdering a female part-time employee in an apartment in Mizumaki, Fukuoka Prefecture and robbing her passbook. Police interviews revealed that most of the cash was suspected to have passed to acquaintances' parents and children. Police are investigating the relationship between the three. All three have denied the allegations.

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Increase in volcanic earthquakes at Mt. Yakedake Calling attention to maintaining volcanic alert level "1"

2023-08-19 18:39:00
Since the 16th of this month, the number of volcanic earthquakes with epicenters near the summit has been increasing at Yakedake in the Northern Alps on the border of Nagano and Gifu. The Japan Meteorological Agency maintains a volcanic alert level of "1", but calls for attention to future changes in volcanic activity.

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Large bus carrying high school soccer club members rolls over, 7 people injured Kagoshima

2023-08-19 17:55:00
On the morning of the 19th, in Kagoshima City, a large bus carrying 31 people, including high school soccer players, overturned, and seven people were injured and taken to the hospital. According to the bus company, the driver made a mistake and got lost in a narrow road, and said that the tire slipped on the shoulder of the road that was muddy due to rain and overturned.

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Steam eruption in Rankoshi town, Hokkaido "Weakening from the evening of the 18th" Excavation company

2023-08-19 16:54:00
At an excavation site in Rankoshi, Hokkaido, steam spewed out and a high concentration of arsenic was detected. revealed to be weakened.

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Disaster prevention minister Tani visits Tottori "Typhoon No. 7 "Extremely severe disaster" requested by the governor

2023-08-19 16:47:00
Minister of State for Disaster Prevention Tani visited Tottori Prefecture, which suffered damage from record-breaking rain caused by Typhoon No. 7.

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A year and a half after the invasion, an event to touch Ukrainian cuisine Chiba

2023-08-19 16:31:00
A year and a half after Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, an event to experience traditional Ukrainian food and music was held in Chiba Prefecture.

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Large bus carrying high school soccer club members rolls over, 7 people injured Kagoshima

2023-08-19 15:59:00
On the morning of the 19th, in Kagoshima City, a large bus carrying 31 people, including high school soccer players, overturned, and seven people were injured and taken to the hospital. According to the bus company, the driver made a mistake and got lost in a narrow road, and said that the tire slipped on the shoulder of the road that was muddy due to rain and overturned.

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Junior high school exam cram school major instructor arrested student for voyeurism Posted on SNS

2023-08-19 14:31:00
A male lecturer in his 20s at Yotsuya Otsuka, a major junior high school entrance examination cram school, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for voyeurizing the lower body of a female student. There is a suspicion that the voyeur image was posted on an SNS group chat, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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An event where children with medical care and parents can enjoy going out Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

2023-08-19 14:05:00
An event was held at a bookstore in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, so that children who need medical care due to illness or disability and their parents can enjoy going out without worrying about the eyes around them.

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A large bus carrying high school soccer club members overturned, and 9 people were injured Kagoshima

2023-08-19 12:37:00
On the morning of the 19th, a large bus carrying 31 high school students and others overturned in Kagoshima City, and nine people were injured and taken to the hospital, but none of them are life-threatening. According to the bus company, the driver made a mistake and got lost in a narrow road, and the driver was told that the tire was caught on the side of the road and overturned.

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Typhoon No. 7 Starts volunteer work to restore flood damage Kyoto Fukuchiyama

2023-08-19 12:35:00
In Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, where homes were flooded by Typhoon No. 7, disaster volunteer activities have begun to support recovery work.

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A large bus carrying high school soccer club members overturned, and 9 people were injured Kagoshima

2023-08-19 12:12:00
On the morning of the 19th, a large bus carrying 31 high school students overturned in Kagoshima City, and according to the fire department, 9 of them were injured and taken to the hospital. Police and fire departments are investigating the situation in detail, as none of them are life-threatening.

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Severe heat mainly in western Japan and eastern Japan Severe caution against heat stroke

2023-08-19 12:08:00
On the 19th, the temperature has risen mainly in western Japan and eastern Japan, and it has become extremely hot in various places since the morning. Please continue to take strict measures against heatstroke, such as avoiding unnecessary outings and using air conditioners appropriately.

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Junior high school exam cram school major instructor arrested student for voyeurism Posted on SNS

2023-08-19 11:27:00
An investigative investigator found out that a male lecturer in his 20s at a major junior high school exam cram school "Yotsuya Otsuka" was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for taking a voyeur of the lower body of a female student. There is a suspicion that the voyeur image was posted on an SNS group chat, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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Two men and women injured by a bear Police call attention Iwate Shizukuishi

2023-08-19 11:10:00
On the morning of the 19th, two men and women who were taking a walk in Shizukuishi Town, Iwate Prefecture, were attacked and injured one after another by a bear. Police are patrolling the area and calling for caution.

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Large bus rolls over 31 people including driver on board Hurry to check the situation Kagoshima

2023-08-19 10:39:00
According to the Kagoshima City Fire Department, around 8:30 am on the 19th, the driver reported to the fire department that a large bus had overturned on a prefectural road in Hirata-cho, Kagoshima City. There were 31 people on board the large bus, including the driver, and at least five people were reportedly injured. The scene is on Prefectural Road 291, which passes through the mountains in the western part of Kagoshima City, and firefighters are rushing to the scene to check the situation.

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The Emperor's Family Attend a concert by a world-famous viola player

2023-08-19 08:10:00
On the night of the 18th, the Emperor's family attended a concert by a world-famous viola player in Tokyo.

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Fast Reactor Joyo Restart Target Delayed by 1.5 Years to Mid-FY2026

2023-08-19 07:23:00
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) said that it would take longer than expected to construct the safety measures needed to restart operation of Joyo, an experimental facility for fast reactors that the government is aiming to put into practical use. It has announced that the target date for reopening will be delayed by about a year and a half, to the middle of fiscal 2026.

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Severe heat mainly in western Japan and eastern Japan Severe caution against heat stroke

2023-08-19 07:04:00
On the 19th, the temperature will rise mainly in western Japan and eastern Japan, and intense heat is expected in various places. Please check the "heat index" that indicates the risk of heatstroke, and take thorough measures such as stopping exercise. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, warm and moist air will flow from the south on the 19th, and it is expected that the temperature will rise mainly in western Japan and eastern Japan.

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Government next week at the relevant ministerial meeting Promptly coordinate with the release of treated water

2023-08-19 04:27:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida immediately visited the nuclear power plant after returning from his visit to the United States, and held a meeting of relevant ministers within the next week. We have started making adjustments to start releasing as soon as possible.

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