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Typhoon No. 12 occurs; fear of approaching Ogasawara Islands; pay attention to future information

2023-08-30 22:48:00
On the night of the 30th, Typhoon No. 12 formed in the sea far south of Japan. The typhoon is moving northward while developing slightly, and there is a risk that it will approach the Ogasawara Islands this weekend, so please pay close attention to future typhoon information.

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Former Minister of Justice Kawai Takeover Case Former Hiroshima City Councilor “Signed a statement suggesting non-prosecution”

2023-08-30 21:53:00
A former Hiroshima city council member was accused of receiving cash from former Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai in a large-scale bribery case surrounding the House of Councilors election four years ago, and was allegedly improperly investigated by a prosecutor from the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office. At the trial, a former city councilman said, ``I signed the record because the prosecutor told me that he wanted to not prosecute.''

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Swine fever infection confirmed at pig farm in Karatsu, Saga; culling of approximately 450 pigs begins

2023-08-30 21:51:00
As a result of national inspection, it was confirmed that the pigs that were found dead one after another at a pig farm in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture were infected with CSF = swine fever. We have started culling approximately 450 pigs.

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Fukushima Iwaki No change in wholesale market transaction price after treated water release

2023-08-30 21:43:00
31 days marks one week since Tokyo Electric Power Company diluted the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and released it into the ocean. There are concerns over the release of the fish, which could cause harmful rumors to the fish that were landed, but according to the Central Wholesale Market in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, there has been no major change in transaction prices so far.

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Victims’ association requests “to be charged with dangerous driving causing death by significantly exceeding the legal speed limit”

2023-08-30 20:32:00
Bereaved families of traffic accidents formed a victim's association, and in February this year, Utsunomiya. On the 30th, we submitted a request to the public prosecutor's office to review the application of the law regarding the accident that occurred in the city.

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“Earthquake” while driving on the expressway. What should drivers do?

2023-08-30 20:16:00
September 1st marks 100 years since the Great Kanto Earthquake. When a major earthquake occurs, it is necessary to quickly secure a route for emergency vehicles to reach rescue and transport relief supplies. However, it has been pointed out that roads may be damaged due to earthquakes, and depending on how drivers respond, abandoned cars and other vehicles may become obstacles to securing routes. What should we as drivers do if we encounter a major earthquake while driving?

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Hokuriku Shinkansen Kanazawa-Tsuruga to open on March 16 next year

2023-08-30 19:39:00
JR West and East Japan have announced that the Kanazawa-Tsuruga section of the Hokuriku Shinkansen will open on March 16th next year. The travel time between Fukui and Tokyo will be at least 2 hours and 51 minutes, which is more than 30 minutes shorter than before.

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Was it a false report that ``I was hit and run?'' Office worker arrested ``I didn't like business trips.''

2023-08-30 19:25:00
A 30-year-old office worker in Aomori Prefecture was arrested on suspicion of fraudulent obstruction of business, saying that he was hit and run on the street in Ota-ku, Tokyo. At that time, the company employee was on his way to the United States for work, and said that he hated business trips.

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Typhoon No. 11 is expected to approach Okinawa with strong force from tomorrow onwards; Typhoon No. 9 is expected to approach Okinawa with high waves.

2023-08-30 19:18:00
Typhoon No. 11 is moving westward near Okinotorishima and is expected to approach Okinawa Prefecture with strong force from the 31st to around the 2nd of next month. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of high waves in the Amami region of Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures.

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NHK comment on Johnny's issue: "We take the report's findings seriously"

2023-08-30 19:15:00
NHK released a comment on the 30th regarding the investigation report of the special team of Johnny's office.

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Commercial broadcast stations release comments on Johnny's issue

2023-08-30 19:15:00
In response to the investigation report by Johnny's Office's special team, commercial broadcasters posted comments on their websites.

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Johnny's office will hold a press conference soon, focusing on president Julie Fujishima's future and departure

2023-08-30 19:13:00
In response to the release of an investigative report admitting that the former president of Johnny & Associates repeatedly sexually assaulted many minors over a long period of time, the office is planning to hold a press conference soon. In addition to the focus on the progress and withdrawal of President Julie, attention is also paid to how far concrete measures for the relief of victims will be shown.

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The world of picture books that you can touch even if you can't see it

2023-08-30 19:10:00
``Hey, what's that in the sky?'' The children couldn't figure out the shape of the star. I want to convey the joy of reading to blind children. Do you know the "tactile picture book" made with such thoughts? (Okinawa Broadcasting Station Caster Miyagi Anri)

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After the death of a woman wrapped in a cloth, documents are sent to the employee who committed suicide

2023-08-30 19:07:00
In May this year, a 29-year-old woman was found dead wrapped in a cloth in a multi-tenant building in the center of Kumamoto City. A 31-year-old employee was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of murder.

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Family of Wisma, who died in immigration detention facility, requests prosecution in written opinion

2023-08-30 19:03:00
The Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office is re-investigating the case of the then-director of the Immigration Bureau and others who were not prosecuted in the case of the death of a Sri Lankan woman detained at a Nagoya Immigration Bureau facility, following a decision by the Public Prosecution Committee. The woman's family submitted a written opinion on the 30th, requesting that she be prosecuted for professional negligence resulting in death.

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Sogo and Seibu union decides to go on strike at Seibu Ikebukuro main store on the 31st

2023-08-30 18:25:00
Labor unions have decided to go on strike on August 31, 2020, after protesting the sale of major department stores Sogo and Seibu over concerns about employment. The entire Seibu Ikebukuro main store will be closed, and major department stores will go on strike for the first time in about 60 years.

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Protest against release of treated water; cyber attacks continue, with some claiming responsibility on SNS

2023-08-30 18:21:00
In cyberspace, there has been a series of attacks attempting to take down sites and hacking sites in order to protest the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. The hacker group has repeatedly claimed responsibility for the attack on social media, and experts say, ``There are many claims that are untrue, so we need to be careful, but we also urge people to take thorough basic security measures.''

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Prince Hisahito's coming-of-age ceremony will be held in 2020 after graduating from high school Imperial Household Agency

2023-08-30 18:19:00
The Imperial Household Agency has announced that the coming-of-age ceremony for Prince and Princess Akishino's eldest son, Hisahito, who will turn 18 next September, will be held after he graduates from high school the year after next.

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“The crime of dangerous driving causing death has a heavier punishment” Victims’ association writes a request

2023-08-30 18:07:00
Bereaved families of traffic accidents formed a victim's association, and in February this year, Utsunomiya. On the 30th, we submitted a request to the public prosecutor's office to review the application of the law regarding the accident that occurred in the city.

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A man who was windsurfing on the Yoshinogawa River in Tokushima is missing.

2023-08-30 18:04:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, the whereabouts of a man who was windsurfing in the Yoshino River flowing through Tokushima City is unknown, and the police are searching the area.

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Sogo and Seibu union decides to go on strike at Seibu Ikebukuro main store on the 31st

2023-08-30 17:36:00
Labor unions have decided to go on strike on August 31, 2020, after protesting the sale of major department stores Sogo and Seibu over concerns about employment. The entire Seibu Ikebukuro main store will be closed, and major department stores will go on strike for the first time in about 60 years.

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Typhoon No. 9 High wave caution in Sakishima Islands After 31st No. 11 May approach Okinawa

2023-08-30 16:42:00
Typhoon No. 11 is moving westward near Okinotorishima, and there is a risk that it may approach Okinawa Prefecture after the 31st, so please pay close attention to the latest information. Meanwhile, the ferocious Typhoon No. 9 is moving westward over the sea south of Taiwan, and the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture need to be careful of high waves.

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``If you don't do it now,'' an increase in consultations for cosmetic medical contracts that raises anxiety.

2023-08-30 16:40:00
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan is warning people that there is an increasing number of consultations about cosmetic medical services such as hair removal and cosmetic surgery, where people have ended up signing expensive contracts due to concerns such as ``If I don't do it now, I won't be able to make it in time.'' Masu.

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Prime Minister Kishida to instruct government-led preparations for overseas pavilions at Expo

2023-08-30 15:40:00
Amid delays in the construction of overseas pavilions for next year's Osaka/Kansai Expo, Prime Minister Kishida is expected to instruct relevant ministers on the 31st to take government-led steps to prepare for the event to be held as scheduled.

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Record-breaking heavy rain near northern Kazuno City, Akita; danger of disaster looms

2023-08-30 15:32:00
Due to the influence of warm and moist air, atmospheric conditions have become very unstable over a wide area from northern to western Japan. According to radar analysis, approximately 100 millimeters of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 2:40 p.m. near the northern part of Kazuno City in Akita Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``Record heavy rain information in a short period of time.'' I am calling you to stay safe.

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A consultation desk using avatars for children's mental disorders after summer vacation

2023-08-30 15:23:00
Coinciding with the end of summer vacation, when the risk of suicide among children is said to increase, an NPO that provides counseling for mental health issues will open a consultation desk using online avatars starting on the 30th, with the aim of encouraging children to not take it upon themselves. I want you to tell me your troubles."

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Singer Brother Cohn reveals breast cancer What is rare breast cancer in men?

2023-08-30 15:08:00
Brother Cohn of the music duo "Bubblegum Brothers" was diagnosed with breast cancer after going to the hospital for an examination due to poor health. He announced on his SNS, "It seems that breast cancer is really rare in men, so I was disappointed." Did. It was discovered early, so there is no life-threatening condition, but he will be suspending his activities for the rest of the year to focus on treatment.

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Record-breaking heavy rain near northern Kazuno City, Akita; danger of disaster looms

2023-08-30 15:04:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of the northern part of Kazuno City in Akita Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that about 100 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 2:40 pm. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced a record-breaking short-term heavy rain information and is calling for safety.

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Sogo/Seibu labor union decided to go on strike at Seibu Ikebukuro main store on the 31st

2023-08-30 15:03:00
Labor unions have decided to go on strike on August 31, 2020, after protesting the sale of major department stores Sogo and Seibu over concerns about employment. The entire Seibu Ikebukuro main store will be closed, and major department stores will go on strike for the first time in about 60 years.

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Hokuriku Shinkansen Kanazawa-Tsuruga to open on March 16 next year

2023-08-30 14:06:00
JR West and East Japan held a press conference in Fukui City on the 30th and announced that the Kanazawa-Tsuruga section of the Hokuriku Shinkansen will open on March 16th next year. The travel time between Fukui and Tokyo will be at least 2 hours and 51 minutes, which is more than 30 minutes shorter than before.

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Osaka police officer resists suspect and fires 2 out of 3 shots to leg

2023-08-30 13:58:00
In the early hours of the 30th, in Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka, a police officer fired a pistol when a male suspect tried to question him and resisted, and the suspect was arrested on suspicion of obstructing the execution of official duties. It turns out that two of the three shots fired hit the leg. Police are investigating the situation at the time.

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GSDF exercise range Discovered in the field of artillery shells missed during training Hokkaido

2023-08-30 13:44:00
On the 28th at the Ground Self-Defense Force training ground in Shikaoi-cho, Hokkaido, one shell fired during training missed the target and was searched by the Ground Self-Defense Force, but was found on the 29th.

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Sogo/Seibu labor union decided to go on strike at Seibu Ikebukuro main store on the 31st

2023-08-30 13:42:00
Labor unions have decided to go on strike on August 31, 2020, after protesting the sale of major department stores Sogo and Seibu over concerns about employment. The entire Seibu Ikebukuro main store will be closed, and major department stores will go on strike for the first time in about 60 years.

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Consideration of the introduction of a “blue ticket” penalties system for traffic violations on bicycles begins

2023-08-30 13:41:00
A meeting of experts from the National Police Agency was held to discuss how to crack down on bicycle traffic violations, and consideration began on the introduction of a fines system that would crack down on bicycle traffic violations using so-called "blue tickets."

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Johnny's problem Former affiliated talent "The country should be involved in the relief of victims"

2023-08-30 13:22:00
A special team of outside experts compiled an investigation report on the issue of sexual assault by the former president of Johnny & Associates. He called on the state to get involved in helping victims.

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Typhoon No. 9 High wave caution in Sakishima Islands After 31st No. 11 May approach Okinawa

2023-08-30 13:13:00
Typhoon No. 11 is moving westward in the south of Japan and is likely to approach Okinawa Prefecture after the 31st, so please pay attention to the latest information. On the other hand, the fierce Typhoon No. 9 is moving northwest over the sea south of Taiwan, and caution is required for high waves in the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture.

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More than 150 lawsuits filed by orthodontists "substantially free" but "health damage due to interruption of treatment"

2023-08-30 13:00:00
More than 150 people, including women from all over the country, have claimed that they signed up for a monitor that said they could get orthodontic treatment for free, but were forced to pay high fees, had their treatment interrupted, and suffered health problems such as misaligned teeth. On June 6th, the remaining victims filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court seeking compensation of over 260 million yen, including for dental clinics and other expenses.

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Osaka police officer resists suspect and fires 2 out of 3 shots to leg

2023-08-30 12:44:00
In the early hours of the 30th, in Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka, a police officer fired a pistol when a male suspect resisted when he tried to question him, and the suspect was arrested on suspicion of obstructing the execution of official duties. It turned out that two of the three shots fired hit the leg. Police are investigating the situation at the time.

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Prime Minister Kishida Meets with A-bomb Survivor Groups in Nagasaki “Leading Nuclear Disarmament through Strengthening the NPT”

2023-08-30 12:40:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with representatives of atomic bomb survivors' organizations in Nagasaki and, based on the results of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, will lead the international community's efforts toward nuclear disarmament by maintaining and strengthening the framework of the NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty). showed an idea.

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Arrested a 29-year-old suspect who stabbed a company executive with a knife and killed or planned to be hired

2023-08-30 12:38:00
On the night of the 29th, a 29-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder for stabbing and killing a 52-year-old officer at a transportation company in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture. Police are investigating the details of the incident, as the company was planning to hire the suspect.

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House burned down in Kawaguchi, Saitama Found in two dead bodies

2023-08-30 12:36:00
In the early morning of the 30th, a house burned down in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, and two people were found dead from the burnt ruins. The police are investigating the cause of the fire as well as confirming the two people living in this house who have not been able to contact after the fire.

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Sogo/Seibu labor union decided to go on strike at Seibu Ikebukuro main store on the 31st

2023-08-30 12:34:00
Labor unions have decided to go on strike on August 31, 2020, after protesting the sale of major department stores Sogo and Seibu over concerns about employment. The entire Seibu Ikebukuro main store will be closed, and major department stores will go on strike for the first time in about 60 years.

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Police thank police for solving case with kindergartener's wallet

2023-08-30 12:31:00
On the 30th, a police officer thanked the children of a nursery school in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, for notifying them of the wallet they picked up in the park, which led to the resolution of the theft case.

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Johnny's problem Former affiliated talent "The country should be involved in the relief of victims"

2023-08-30 12:13:00
A special team of outside experts compiled an investigation report on the issue of sexual assault by the former president of Johnny & Associates. He called on the state to get involved in helping victims.

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Sogo/Seibu labor union decided to go on strike at Seibu Ikebukuro main store on the 31st

2023-08-30 12:03:00
The labor union, which is opposed to the sale of major department stores Sogo and Seibu due to concerns about employment, decided to go on strike at the Seibu Ikebukuro flagship store on the 31st.

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GSDF exercise range Discovered in the field of artillery shells missed during training Hokkaido

2023-08-30 11:40:00
On the 28th at the Ground Self-Defense Force training ground in Shikaoi-cho, Hokkaido, one shell fired during training missed the target and was searched by the Ground Self-Defense Force, but was found on the 29th.

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Convenience store men and women slashed Arrested man re-arrested on suspicion of attempted murder to man

2023-08-30 11:35:00
This month, at a convenience store in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, the Metropolitan Police Department re-arrested a 23-year-old suspect on suspicion of attempted murder against a male employee in a case where a male and female employee was severely injured by a knife.

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Typhoon No. 9 High wave caution in Sakishima Islands After 31st No. 11 May approach Okinawa

2023-08-30 11:27:00
Typhoon No. 11 is moving westward in the south of Japan and is likely to approach Okinawa Prefecture after the 31st, so please pay attention to the latest information. On the other hand, the fierce Typhoon No. 9 is moving northwest over the sea south of Taiwan, and caution is required for high waves in the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture.

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A fire burns one U.S. military vehicle on the Okinawa Expressway

2023-08-30 11:17:00
On the morning of the 30th, there was a fire that burned one US military vehicle on the Okinawa Expressway in Okinawa Prefecture. No one was injured, but traffic was restricted in some areas around the Kitanakagusuku Interchange, resulting in traffic jams.

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Typhoon No. 9 Sakishima Islands watch out for high waves No. 11 may approach Okinawa after 31st

2023-08-30 10:26:00
A very strong typhoon No. 9 is moving northwest over the sea south of Taiwan, and attention should be paid to high waves in the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture. On the other hand, Typhoon No. 11 is moving westward in the waters near Okinotorishima and may approach Okinawa Prefecture after the 31st, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Nuisance calls after treated water discharge

2023-08-30 10:10:00
After the start of the discharge of treated water accumulated at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, in response to a series of harassment calls made by international calls starting with the country code of China to public facilities in Japan, NTT East and West Japan responded to nuisance calls. We have started to spread the word at consultation counters, etc.

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Niigata 38 degrees forecast Beware of heat stroke Kanto Koshinetsu Expected to be severe summer heat

2023-08-30 08:17:00
The temperature in Kanto Koshinetsu will continue to rise on the 30th, and in Niigata Prefecture, the maximum temperature during the day is expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius, which is dangerously hot. On the other hand, in the Kanto region, the atmosphere is expected to continue to be unstable, and it is necessary to pay close attention to localized heavy rain, lightning strikes, gusts and tornadoes.

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Osaka police officer pointed at a knife and fired a pistol Arrested man injured in leg

2023-08-30 06:40:00
In the early morning of the 30th, when a police officer tried to question a man in Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, he was struck with something like a knife, so he fired three pistols after warning him. The man injured his leg and was taken to a hospital after being arrested on suspicion of obstructing public affairs, and the police are investigating the details.

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10 years of operation of "special warning" In "heavy rain", more than 90% of cases reported are damaged

2023-08-30 06:35:00
In 30 days, it has been 10 years since the Japan Meteorological Agency began operating the ``special warning'', which calls for the highest level of caution when the possibility of a serious disaster such as heavy rain or a tsunami is extremely high. In most cases of heavy rain emergency warnings, landslide disasters and river flooding have occurred, and experts point out that ``it is necessary to evacuate without thinking that it is okay because there is no special warning.'' I'm here.

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Typhoon No. 9 Sakishima Islands watch out for high waves No. 11 may approach Okinawa after 31st

2023-08-30 06:30:00
Extremely strong Typhoon No. 9 is expected to move south of Taiwan in the future, and attention should be paid to high waves in the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture. On the other hand, Typhoon No. 11 is moving west over the sea east of the Philippines, and may approach Okinawa Prefecture after the 31st, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Fukushima Futaba Town Part of the difficult-to-return zone One year after the evacuation order was lifted

2023-08-30 04:55:00
In 30 days, one year has passed since the evacuation order for a part of the difficult-to-return zone due to the nuclear accident was lifted in Futaba, Fukushima Prefecture, and residents began to return. However, there are only about 80 people living in the town, and the improvement of the living environment is an issue.

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Saga Karatsu Pig farm suspected of being infected with swine fever

2023-08-30 03:25:00
It has been found that pigs at a pig farm in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture are suspected of being infected with CSF (swine fever), and the prefecture is holding a task force meeting to respond.

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