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JR Musashino Line restarted operation

2023-08-29 23:42:00
Due to the accident, the JR Musashino Line had suspended operation at Fuchu-Honmachi Station in Fuchu City, Tokyo and Nishi-Funabashi Station in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, but resumed operation at 11:24 pm.

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JR Musashino Line Fuchu-Honmachi - Nishi-Funabashi Operation suspended on up and down lines

2023-08-29 23:16:00
Due to the accident that occurred at Minami-Koshigaya Station in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture around 10:45 p.m., the JR Musashino Line has suspended operations on the inbound and outbound lines of Fuchu-Hommachi Station in Fuchu City, Tokyo and Nishi-Funabashi Station in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture. Masu. It is expected to resume operation around 11:40 pm.

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Former president seeking penalty for TSE Sanei architectural design gives money to gang members

2023-08-29 22:37:00
The Tokyo Stock Exchange imposes a penalty of 10 million yen on the grounds that the former president of Sanei Architectural Design, a real estate company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's prime market, provided money to gangsters. I announced that I would ask the company to pay.

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Science Council of Japan Discussing a review of forms and functions First meeting of the Advisory Panel

2023-08-29 21:35:00
The first meeting of the Expert Advisory Panel, which examines the ideal form of the Science Council of Japan, was held, and discussions began on reviewing the form and function of the organization. The focus will be on whether the Science Council will remain as a national institution or whether it will be transformed into an independent private corporation.

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[Details] Johnny's issue Special team interview of external experts

2023-08-29 21:26:00
A special team of outside experts will hold a press conference today at 4:00 pm to prevent a recurrence of the sexual assault complaints by the former president of Johnny & Associates, and many of the former presidents have been involved. After acknowledging the fact that Johnny's Jr. was repeatedly sexually assaulted over a long period of time, the office issued an investigation report saying, ``I think the president should resign in order to start over.'' I made it clear that I submitted to the side. I will give you the details of the research report.

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Treated water discharge “Take measures so that fisheries industry will not be harmed” Prime Minister Kishida

2023-08-29 20:24:00
Prime Minister Kishida will continue to urge China, which is increasingly opposed to the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, to have discussions among experts based on scientific grounds. I emphasized the idea of ​​taking all possible measures to prevent this from happening. On the 29th, ministers and others made a series of statements on this issue.

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Two men drowned while swimming on the coast of Atami, Shizuoka, and one died

2023-08-29 19:42:00
In the early afternoon of the 29th, two men who were swimming on the coast of Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture drowned, and one of them, a 53-year-old man in Kanagawa Prefecture, died.

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Sompo Japan big motor problem Pointed out whether the judgment is appropriate from the parent company

2023-08-29 19:33:00
The president of Sompo Japan Insurance, recognizing the possibility of fraud, urged the resumption of business with Big Motor without conducting an additional investigation at a board meeting in July last year. When I reported the details of how I decided to resume trading to the team, I found out that I was pointed out whether the decision was appropriate. The Financial Services Agency also plans to investigate these interactions within the group in detail.

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[Details] Johnny's issue Special team interview of external experts

2023-08-29 19:19:00
A special team of outside experts will hold a press conference today at 4:00 pm to prevent a recurrence of the sexual assault complaints by the former president of Johnny & Associates, and many of the former presidents have been involved. After acknowledging the fact that Johnny's Jr. was repeatedly sexually assaulted over a long period of time, the office issued an investigation report saying, ``I think the president should resign in order to start over.'' I made it clear that I submitted to the side. I will give you the details of the research report.

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``Immediate renovation of classroom insulation'' demanded by an organization working on environmental issues

2023-08-29 19:00:00
In order to protect children from dangerous heat, an organization working on environmental issues has requested the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to urgently improve the insulation of classrooms in schools nationwide.

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More than 371,000 children were born in the first half of this year, down 3.6% from the same period last year

2023-08-29 18:59:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that the number of children born in the first half of this year from January to June was more than 371,000, including foreigners, a decrease of 3.6% compared to the same period last year. I know it from the demographics. This is the lowest number of data confirmed by the government since 2000, and the result highlights the severe current situation where the declining birthrate cannot be stopped.

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[Details] Johnny's issue Special team interview of external experts

2023-08-29 18:54:00
A special team of outside experts will hold a press conference today at 4:00 pm to prevent a recurrence of the sexual assault complaints by the former president of Johnny & Associates, and many of the former presidents have been involved. After acknowledging the fact that Johnny's Jr. was repeatedly sexually assaulted over a long period of time, the office issued an investigation report saying, ``I think the president should resign in order to start over.'' I made it clear that I submitted to the side. I will give you the details of the research report.

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Transported due to heatstroke August 21-27 7424 people nationwide Over 7000 people for 3 consecutive weeks

2023-08-29 18:36:00
Over 7,400 people nationwide were taken to hospitals due to heat stroke during the week leading up to the 27th, when the dangerous heat continued, surpassing the previous week for the third consecutive week and surpassing 7,000, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. I found out from the Fire Department.

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Two men drowned while swimming on the coast of Atami, Shizuoka, and one died

2023-08-29 18:21:00
Around noon on the 29th, two men who were swimming on the beach in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture drowned, and one of them, a 53-year-old man in Kanagawa Prefecture, died.

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications working group report “Internet provision of NHK programs, etc. becomes essential work”

2023-08-29 18:11:00
A working group of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has compiled a report stating that the provision of NHK's broadcast programs via the Internet should be positioned as an essential task as content viewing styles are rapidly changing.

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Transported due to heatstroke August 21-27 7424 people nationwide, 2.5 times more than the same period last year

2023-08-29 18:07:00
According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 7,424 people were taken to hospitals due to heatstroke in the week ending August 27.

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Typhoon No. 9 Sakishima Islands Warning of high waves after 30th Is No. 11 approaching Okinawa after 31st?

2023-08-29 18:05:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 9 is moving northward over the sea east of the Philippines, and it is expected to storm the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture after the 30th, so caution should be exercised against high waves. On the other hand, Typhoon No. 11 moves westward in the south of Japan and may approach Okinawa Prefecture after the 31st, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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[Details] Johnny's issue Special team interview of external experts

2023-08-29 17:54:00
A special team of outside experts will hold a press conference today at 4:00 pm to prevent a recurrence of the sexual assault complaints by the former president of Johnny & Associates, and many of the former presidents have been involved. After acknowledging the fact that Johnny's Jr. was repeatedly sexually assaulted over a long period of time, the office issued an investigation report saying, ``I think the president should resign in order to start over.'' I made it clear that I submitted to the side.

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Takiyama Hospital “Prompt transfer of patients” Welfare groups and others request the capital

2023-08-29 17:34:00
At a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where a nurse assaulted an inpatient, welfare groups and others requested the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to promptly transfer patients who wished to do so.

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Treated water discharge `` Take measures so that fisheries industry will not be damaged '' Prime Minister Kishida

2023-08-29 17:24:00
Prime Minister Kishida will continue to urge China, which is increasingly opposed to the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, to have discussions among experts based on scientific grounds. I emphasized the idea of ​​taking all possible measures to prevent this from happening. On the 29th, ministers and others made a series of statements on this issue.

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Sompo Japan big motor problem Changed policy with an article that viewed it as a problem

2023-08-29 17:23:00
At a board meeting in July last year, the president of Sompo Japan Insurance urged the resumption of business with Big Motor without conducting an additional investigation while recognizing the possibility of fraud. It turned out that the original policy was changed after the article was published, and in August last year, the company reported to the management of parent company Sompo Holdings that it would conduct an additional investigation into the past. The Financial Services Agency also plans to investigate these interactions within the group in detail.

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[Details] Johnny's issue Special team interview of external experts

2023-08-29 17:12:00
A special team of outside experts will hold a press conference today at 4:00 pm to prevent a recurrence of the sexual assault complaints by the former president of Johnny & Associates, and many of the former presidents have been involved. After acknowledging the fact that Johnny's Jr. was repeatedly sexually assaulted over a long period of time, the office issued an investigation report saying, ``I think the president should resign in order to start over.'' I made it clear that I submitted to the side.

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JR Tokushima Line Railroad Crossing Trouble "The cause was broken by a lightning strike"

2023-08-29 16:41:00
On the 23rd of this month, at a railroad crossing on the JR Tokushima Line running in Tokushima Prefecture, there was a problem in which a train passed without the alarm sounding and the gate not being lowered. revealed the results of the investigation that it was caused by

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Land Nature Training Area One shot from shooting training landed outside the field Hokkaido

2023-08-29 16:39:00
On the afternoon of the 28th, at the Ground Self-Defense Force training ground in Shikaoi-cho, Hokkaido, one shell fired during shooting training missed the target and could not be confirmed. The Ground Self-Defense Force is searching for the possibility that it could have landed outside the training ground.

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“One-man driving” spreads among major railway companies in the Kanto region

2023-08-29 16:33:00
As the environment surrounding railway companies is becoming more severe due to the declining population along railway lines and the declining birthrate and aging population, major railway companies in the Kanto region are increasingly adopting "one-man operation" in which trains are operated by drivers alone, without the presence of conductors.

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"Acknowledge sexual damage and apologize" Johnny's problem complaint of the party

2023-08-29 16:06:00
A special team of external experts held a press conference on the 29th to prevent a recurrence of a series of complaints about sexual assault by the former president of Johnny & Associates. Similar consultations have been held one after another at the party's party who complains of sexual damage, and two former talents who newly joined this month want the special team to make recommendations to change the office.

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More than 371,000 children were born in the first half of this year, down 3.6% from the same period last year

2023-08-29 15:53:00
The number of children born from January to June this year was more than 371,000, including foreigners, a 3.6% decrease compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. I got it from the stats. The number of Japanese children born last year was 770,747, falling below 800,000 for the first time since statistics began in 1899, and the declining birth rate is progressing at a faster pace than expected. .

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Former Johnny's president certified as sexually assaulted Special team of external experts

2023-08-29 15:49:00
A special team of external experts conducted interviews with the victims to prevent a recurrence of a series of sexual assault complaints by former president Johnny Kitagawa from former talents of Johnny & Associates. published the book.

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Fukui Prefecture and Keio University agree on data analysis to improve “feelings of happiness”

2023-08-29 15:39:00
Fukui Prefecture signed an agreement with Keio University to analyze data that could be used in policy making, with the aim of improving subjective well-being.

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"Acknowledge sexual damage and apologize" Johnny's problem party's appeal

2023-08-29 15:14:00
A special team of external experts held a press conference on the 29th to prevent a recurrence of recurrence prevention over the issue of sexual assault by the former president of Johnny & Associates, where former talents and others have been suing one after another. make recommendations. Similar consultations have been held one after another at the party's party who complains of sexual damage, and two former talents who newly joined this month want the special team to make recommendations to change the office.

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500,000 visitors to Sendai Arahama Elementary School

2023-08-29 14:57:00
The number of people who visited Arahama Elementary School in Sendai City, which is a "disaster remains" that conveys the threat of the tsunami from the Great East Japan Earthquake, reached 500,000 on the 29th.

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Sompo Japan president remarks to encourage resumption of business with Big Motor

2023-08-29 14:15:00
Giichi Shirakawa, president of "Sompo Japan", received information that there was a possibility of fraudulent insurance claims for Big Motor, but at the executive meeting in July last year, he resumed the temporarily suspended transaction without conducting an additional investigation. I found out that I was urging you to do it. At the executive meeting, the Financial Services Agency is investigating the details of the situation, as other executives such as the vice president repeatedly said that there was no need for additional investigations into Big Motor.

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Commercial facilities in Kitakyushu City Police reproduce and verify the situation in the death of a 10-month-old boy

2023-08-29 14:06:00
On the 26th of this month, in the parking lot of a commercial facility in Kitakyushu, a 10-month-old boy died after being left in a car under the scorching sun for about two and a half hours. We reproduced the situation at that time using the actual car that was on board and verified it. The temperature inside the car reached about 50 degrees in two and a half hours.

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Treated water discharge Hokkaido to consider measures such as developing export routes such as scallops

2023-08-29 13:51:00
Following the start of the release of treated water accumulated at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and China's complete suspension of imports of marine products from Japan, Hokkaido has an impact on scallops, which account for most of Hokkaido's exports. It was decided that necessary measures, such as the development of new export routes, would be considered.

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Science Council of Japan Discussing a review of forms and functions First meeting of the Advisory Panel

2023-08-29 13:43:00
The first meeting of the Expert Advisory Panel, which examines the ideal form of the Science Council of Japan, was held, and discussions began on reviewing the form and function of the organization. The focus will be on whether the Science Council will remain as a national institution or whether it will be transformed into an independent private corporation.

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Treated water discharge `` Take measures so that fisheries industry will not be damaged '' Prime Minister Kishida

2023-08-29 13:41:00
Prime Minister Kishida will continue to urge China, which is increasingly opposed to the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, to have discussions among experts based on scientific grounds. I emphasized the idea of ​​taking all possible measures to prevent this from happening. On the 29th, ministers made a series of statements on this issue.

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The Japan Tourism Agency conducts a hearing survey on the Awa Odori "premium box seats" issue

2023-08-29 13:32:00
The Japan Tourism Agency, which was planning to issue a subsidy, is reviewing the plan to issue a subsidy after the 200,000 yen per person "premium box seat" provided at the Awa Odori festival in Tokushima City violated the Building Standards Act. I found out that I started an interview survey.

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Commercial facilities in Kitakyushu City Police reproduce and verify the situation in the death of a 10-month-old boy

2023-08-29 13:15:00
On the 26th of this month, in the parking lot of a commercial facility in Kitakyushu, a 10-month-old boy died after being left in a car under the scorching sun for about two and a half hours. We reproduced the situation at that time using the actual car that was in the car, and verified the temperature inside the car.

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Typhoon No. 9 Sakishima Islands will be a big storm after the 30th Is 11 approaching Okinawa after the 31st?

2023-08-29 13:10:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 9 moves northward over the seas east of the Philippines, and depending on its course in the future, there is a risk that it will become a big storm in the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture after the 30th, so it is necessary to pay close attention to high waves. . On the other hand, Typhoon No. 11 is moving westward in the south of Japan and may approach Okinawa Prefecture after the 31st, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Harassing international calls 225 cases of consultation with the police due to discharge of treated water

2023-08-29 12:29:00
Regarding the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, domestic stores and facilities have been harassed by international calls that are believed to be from China. It means that 225 consultations have been received in 31 prefectures.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Requests Big Motor to Investigate Violations at 135 Business Sites Nationwide

2023-08-29 12:25:00
Regarding the problem of fraudulent insurance claims for "Big Motors", the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism investigated whether there were any violations of the Road Trucking Vehicle Law at 135 business establishments nationwide with maintenance shops. We ask the company to report by

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Bridge collapsed due to heavy rain damage in July Temporary bridge construction work begins Kumamoto Yamato Town

2023-08-29 12:24:00
A bridge over a national highway in Yamato, Kumamoto Prefecture collapsed due to record-breaking rain in July, so construction to build a temporary bridge began on the 29th.

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Unemployment rate in July 2.7%, worsened by 0.2 points from June

2023-08-29 12:16:00
The national unemployment rate was 2.7% in July, 0.2 points worse than in June. The situation worsened for the first time since March this year, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has analyzed that the number of women seeking work has increased due to high prices, which may have led to an increase in the number of unemployed.

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Simulation of the Great Kanto Earthquake and Tsunami with the latest data

2023-08-29 12:12:00
The Great Kanto Earthquake, which will soon be 100 years old, caused enormous damage even in the massive tsunami. When experts conducted a simulation of the whole picture using the latest data, they found that tsunamis several meters in height appeared to have repeatedly pushed up the coast of Kanagawa Prefecture. I want you to make use of it," he points out.

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Typhoon No. 9 Sakishima Islands will be a big storm after the 30th Is 11 approaching Okinawa after the 31st?

2023-08-29 11:57:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 9 moves northward over the seas east of the Philippines, and depending on its course in the future, there is a risk that it will become a big storm in the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture after the 30th, so it is necessary to pay close attention to high waves. . On the other hand, Typhoon No. 11 is moving westward in the south of Japan and may approach Okinawa Prefecture after the 31st, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Treated water discharge `` Take measures so that fisheries industry will not be damaged '' Prime Minister Kishida

2023-08-29 11:42:00
Prime Minister Kishida will continue to urge China, which is increasingly opposed to the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, to have discussions among experts based on scientific grounds. I emphasized the idea of ​​taking all possible measures to prevent this from happening.

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Unemployment rate in July 2.7%, worsened by 0.2 points from June

2023-08-29 10:55:00
The national unemployment rate was 2.7% in July, 0.2 points worse than in June. The situation worsened for the first time since March this year, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has analyzed that the number of women seeking work has increased due to high prices, which may have led to an increase in the number of unemployed.

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US approves sale of long-range cruise missiles to Japan for the first time

2023-08-29 10:33:00
The U.S. government has approved the sale of long-range cruise missiles and other equipment to Japan worth more than $100 million, equivalent to approximately ¥15 billion in Japanese yen. This is the first time the missile has been sold to Japan.

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Typhoon No. 9 Sakishima Islands will be a big storm after the 30th Is 11 approaching Okinawa after the 31st?

2023-08-29 10:05:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 9 is moving northward east of the Philippines, and there is a risk of severe storms in the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture after the 30th, so we need to be careful of high waves. On the other hand, Typhoon No. 11 is moving westward in the far south of Japan and is likely to approach the Okinawa region after the 31st, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Unemployment rate in July 2.7%, worsened by 0.2 points from June

2023-08-29 08:42:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate was 2.7% last month, down 0.2 percentage points from June.

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Active job openings-to-applicants ratio in July was 1.29 times the national average, falling below the previous month for 3 consecutive months

2023-08-29 08:35:00
Last month's active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.29 times the national average, down 0.01 points from the previous month and falling for three consecutive months. According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, ``While there are moves to reduce job openings in some industries affected by soaring prices, job-seeking activities are increasing.''

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Typhoon No. 9 Sakishima Islands will be a big storm after the 30th Is 11 approaching Okinawa after the 31st?

2023-08-29 06:12:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 9 is moving northward east of the Philippines, and there is a risk of severe storms in the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture after the 30th, so we need to be careful of high waves. On the other hand, Typhoon No. 11 is moving westward in the far south of Japan and is likely to approach the Okinawa region after the 31st, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Near Indonesia Epicenter in Bali Sea M7.1 earthquake No fear of tsunami

2023-08-29 05:55:00
According to a report from the US Geological Survey to the Japan Meteorological Agency, at around 4:55 am Japan time on the 29th, there was a magnitude 7.1 earthquake centered in the Bali Sea near Indonesia. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no concern about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.

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Arts using sign language Japanese macaque “Ai-chan” visits school for hearing aids

2023-08-29 05:09:00
At a hearing aid school in Akita City, Japanese macaques, who can perform tricks using sign language, performed their favorite tricks in front of children and students.

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Sompo Japan president remarks to encourage resumption of business with Big Motor

2023-08-29 04:24:00
Giichi Shirakawa, president of "Sompo Japan", received information that there was a possibility of fraudulent insurance claims for Big Motor, but at the executive meeting in July last year, he resumed the temporarily suspended transaction without conducting an additional investigation. I found out that I was urging you to do it. At the executive meeting, the Financial Services Agency is investigating the details of the situation, as other executives such as the vice president repeatedly said that there was no need for additional investigations into Big Motor.

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Japanese embassy in Beijing Brick pieces thrown in on the day the treated water started to be released

2023-08-29 01:01:00
On the 24th of this month, when measures to dilute the treated water accumulated at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea began, a Chinese national was brought to the police after brick fragments were thrown onto the grounds of the Japanese embassy in Beijing, China. detained. There was no damage to embassy staff or facilities.

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More than 60% of local governments entrust accounting management such as school lunch fee collection to schools

2023-08-29 00:16:00
Regarding school lunch fees, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has requested that local governments manage accounting such as collection in order to reduce the burden on teachers, but it turned out that more than 60% of local governments still leave it to schools. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has a policy of requesting improvements as soon as possible.

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Kanto Student American Football League game opens in September Each team except Nihon University press conference

2023-08-29 00:07:00
Before the Kanto student American football league games start next month, the coaches of each team attended a press conference and touched on the incident in which a Nihon University club member was arrested for concealing cannabis and stimulants. I want him to come back in the right form as soon as possible with the right partner," he said with mixed feelings.

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