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Aichi Tahara: Man missing while surfing found dead

2023-09-03 21:55:00
A 59-year-old man who was missing while surfing on the coast of Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture on the 2nd was found dead on the beach near the scene on the evening of the 3rd.

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A man died in Lake Inawashiro, Fukushima, or he drowned while swimming.

2023-09-03 20:22:00
On the morning of the 3rd, a 66-year-old office worker living in the prefecture was found submerged in Lake Inawashiro in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, and was confirmed dead at the scene. There was a water sports board called ``Sap'' nearby, and police believe that the man drowned for some reason while swimming, and are investigating the circumstances at the time.

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Mr. Muraki, former vice-minister of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the key word for the region in the future is “connecting”

2023-09-03 18:51:00
As the population ages and the shortage of medical and nursing care workers becomes an issue, a lecture was held in Kawasaki City to consider the future of the region, where Atsuko Muraki, former vice-minister of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, spoke to residents and businesses alike. He emphasized the importance of being connected in the community and supporting each other.

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Harvest of the famous Misato chestnut begins in Misato Town, Miyazaki

2023-09-03 18:46:00
While the lingering heat continues, the footsteps of autumn are also approaching. In Misato Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, the harvest of the famous Misato chestnut has begun.

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Kumamoto Yamato Town's Hassaku Festival "Otsukurimono" Pulling around Powerful works

2023-09-03 18:30:00
The Hassaku Festival in Yamato Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, which has been going on since the Edo period, drew a large crowd on the 3rd as the main attraction, the large tsukurimono, was passed around.

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Evacuation drill from huge tsunami Kuroshio town, Kochi, assumed to be 34 meters nationwide

2023-09-03 18:29:00
A disaster prevention drill was held in Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture, where the highest tsunami in the country is predicted to occur due to the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake, and residents reviewed procedures for evacuating to tsunami evacuation towers.

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Typhoon hits Taiwan for the first time in 4 years; strong winds cause injuries and people are on high alert

2023-09-03 18:28:00
Typhoon No. 11 landed in eastern Taiwan on the afternoon of the 3rd, and four people have been injured so far. It is the first time in four years that a typhoon has landed in Japan, and the authorities are increasing their vigilance as it may cause damage.

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Man in his 50s dies after watercraft collide at Lake Biwa in Shiga

2023-09-03 18:17:00
On the afternoon of the 3rd, there was an accident in which watercraft collided with each other at Lake Biwa in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, and a man in his 50s who was operating one watercraft died.

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Arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his father Father died Saitama Koshigaya

2023-09-03 18:04:00
On the 2nd, a 49-year-old man was arrested for punching his father, who lives with him, in the chest and stomach at a house in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture. His father was dead when emergency services arrived, and police are investigating the details of what happened.

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“Understanding and supporting cancer” patients and families relay 24 hours a day Tochigi

2023-09-03 18:02:00
An event was held in Mibu, Tochigi Prefecture, where cancer patients and their families took turns walking 24 hours a day, appealing for understanding and support for cancer.

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Sotetsu Line resumes operation Yamato - Ebina station up and down lines

2023-09-03 17:53:00
The Sotetsu Line had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Yamato Station and Ebina Station due to overhead wire troubles, but operations resumed at around 5:13 p.m.

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Typhoon information: Sakishima Islands are on alert for high waves; thunderstorms possible in Kanto and Izu Islands

2023-09-03 17:51:00
The very strong Typhoon No. 11 is heading west near Taiwan and moving away from Okinawa Prefecture, but high waves will be expected in the Sakishima Islands until the 4th. On the other hand, Typhoon No. 12 has changed to a tropical cyclone, but due to the effects of warm and moist air, there is a risk of localized severe thunderstorms in the Kanto region and the Izu Islands over the 4th, so be careful of landslides. Is required.

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Two men swimming in the Hidaka River in Wakayama drown, one dead and the other in critical condition.

2023-09-03 17:50:00
On the morning of the 3rd, among six people swimming in the river in Hidakagawa-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, a man in his 20s drowned, and a 46-year-old man who tried to save him died. According to the fire department, the man in his 20s who drowned is also unconscious and in critical condition.

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'Grudge at Shift' Invades former workplace and steals cash or arson suspect arrested

2023-09-03 16:20:00
A 54-year-old suspect living in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of arson after breaking into the elderly care facility where he used to work, stealing money, and setting it on fire. In response to the investigation, the suspect reportedly stated, ``I had a grudge against him because he didn't arrange a shift that took my circumstances into account.''

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Fire department and Self-Defense Forces participate in training to prepare for large-scale earthquake Tokyo Metropolitan Government

2023-09-03 15:31:00
In September, it will be 100 years since the Great Kanto Earthquake, and on the 3rd in Tokyo, firefighters and the Self-Defense Forces participated in a drill to prepare for a large-scale earthquake.

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Wakayama Hidakagawa Two men drown, one of whom has cardiopulmonary arrest The other is in critical condition

2023-09-03 14:57:00
On the morning of the 3rd, two men drowned in the Hidaka River in Hidakagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture, and were taken to the hospital. According to the fire department, one person was in cardiac arrest and the other was unconscious and in critical condition. Police are investigating the circumstances at the time in detail.

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Sotetsu Line Yamato ~ Ebina station up and down line operation suspended due to overhead line trouble

2023-09-03 14:32:00
According to Sagami Railway, the Sotetsu Line has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Yamato Station and Ebina Station from around 10:30 am due to overhead line trouble. It is expected that operations will resume after 5:30 p.m.

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The importance of preparation: Have fun and learn at one of the largest disaster prevention events in western Japan

2023-09-03 14:15:00
A disaster prevention event is being held in Hiroshima City where you can have fun and learn about the importance of preparing for disasters such as earthquakes and heavy rain.

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Exhibition of “Himeyuri student corps” mobilized for the Battle of Okinawa in Hawaii, deeply connected

2023-09-03 13:55:00
The first overseas exhibition of the Himeyuri Peace Memorial Museum, which tells the story of the experiences of female students mobilized by the former Japanese army during the Battle of Okinawa, has begun in Hawaii.

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Citizens participate in training for hypothetical earthquake directly hitting the capital Tokyo Higashimurayama

2023-09-03 13:25:00
It has been 100 years since the Great Kanto Earthquake, and in Higashimurayama City, Tokyo, a drill with the participation of citizens is being held assuming an earthquake directly hitting the capital.

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Sotetsu Line Yamato ~ Ebina station up and down line operation suspended due to overhead line trouble

2023-09-03 13:07:00
According to Sagami Railway, the Sotetsu Line has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Yamato Station and Ebina Station from around 10:30 am due to overhead line trouble. It is expected to resume operation after 3:00 p.m.

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``Finally here!'' Atami debris flow marks the first death anniversary after the warning zone was lifted

2023-09-03 13:02:00
Two years ago, the bereaved families and victims mourned the victims at the site of their homes, etc., on the first anniversary of their death since the "caution zone" set in the area affected by the large-scale debris flow that occurred in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, was lifted. I offered a moment of silence.

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Niigata Minamiuonuma Couple in 70s injured after bear attack

2023-09-03 12:13:00
On the morning of the 3rd, a couple in their 70s were attacked by a bear in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, and their faces and arms were scratched and injured. Neither of them had any life-threatening injuries.

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Typhoon No. 11: Okinawa warns of high waves; No. 12 becomes a tropical cyclone; heavy rain warning in Kanto region

2023-09-03 11:54:00
The very strong Typhoon No. 11 is expected to move west over the sea south of the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and then approach Taiwan. In Okinawa Prefecture, please continue to be vigilant against high waves and pay attention to strong winds. On the other hand, Typhoon No. 12 is expected to turn into a tropical cyclone after this, but there is a risk that warm and humid air will flow into the Kanto region over the 4th, causing heavy rain with localized thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds. Please be careful.

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Typhoon expected to make landfall in Taiwan for the first time in four years, impacting traffic and raising alert

2023-09-03 11:52:00
Typhoon No. 11 is expected to make landfall in eastern Taiwan on the evening of the 3rd. This is the first time in four years that a typhoon has made landfall, and authorities are on high alert as there is a risk of damage.

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A man died in Lake Inawashiro, Fukushima, or he drowned while swimming.

2023-09-03 11:51:00
On the morning of the 3rd, a man was found submerged in Lake Inawashiro in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, and was confirmed dead at the scene. There is a water sports board called "Sap" nearby, and the police suspect that the man drowned while swimming, and are investigating the situation at the time.

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Sotetsu Line Yamato ~ Ebina station up and down line operation suspended due to overhead line trouble

2023-09-03 11:09:00
According to Sagami Railway, the Sotetsu Line has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Yamato Station and Ebina Station from around 10:30 am due to overhead line trouble.

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[Weather Forecaster Commentary] Typhoon No. 11 approaches Sakishima Islands Beware of high waves

2023-09-03 08:02:00
Strong typhoon No. 11 is moving westward over the sea south of Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and is closest to the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa at this time, so please be careful of high waves and strong winds. On the other hand, as warm, humid air flows in from the vicinity of Typhoon No. 12 in the sea north of the Ogasawara Islands, there is a risk of heavy rain accompanied by localized thunderstorms in areas such as the Kanto and Tokai regions, and caution should be taken to avoid landslides. please do it. Toshiyuki Minami, a weather forecaster, explains the future course of the typhoon and points to note. It was broadcast on the news at 7 am on the 3rd. (The video is 3 minutes and 23 seconds, not available on data broadcasting)

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More than 400 cases of electric kickboard violations nationwide, within 1 month of system launch

2023-09-03 07:32:00
Starting from July this year, electric kickboards can be used without a driver's license. According to the National Police Agency's summary, there were more than 400 cases nationwide in which users were caught for traffic violations in the first month after the system started.

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Typhoon No. 11 is closest to the Sakishima Islands Warning of high waves No. 12 north of the Ogasawara Islands

2023-09-03 07:18:00
Strong typhoon No. 11 is moving westward over the sea south of Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and is closest to the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa at this time, so please be careful of high waves and strong winds. On the other hand, as warm, humid air flows in from the vicinity of Typhoon No. 12 in the sea north of the Ogasawara Islands, there is a risk of heavy rain accompanied by localized thunderstorms in areas such as the Kanto and Tokai regions, and caution should be taken to avoid landslides. please do it.

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The Threat of Nuclear Weapons Opens Special Website for "Atomic Bomb Exhibition" for People of the World Nihon Hidankyo

2023-09-03 06:19:00
In order to make people all over the world aware of the threat of nuclear weapons and the reality of atomic bombings, we have set up a special website that compiles exhibition panels from the Atomic Bomb Exhibition held by Japan Hidankyo at the United Nations. In addition to being available in English, the company says it is considering translating it into the languages ​​of nuclear-weapon countries in the future, and hopes to strengthen its dissemination as fears of the use of nuclear weapons increase due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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