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Social News(2023/09/16)


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After collapsing at the “Pipo-kun” event, he recovers, perhaps due to the heat

2023-09-16 23:30:00
On the afternoon of the 16th, mascot character Pipo-kun fell ill at an event held by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to promote traffic safety in Akishima City, Tokyo. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, it appears to have been caused by the heat, and he has since recovered.

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JR Saikyo Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line resume operation

2023-09-16 22:06:00
JR Saikyo Line had suspended operations on the entire line due to an accident that occurred between Shibuya Station and Shinjuku Station, but operations resumed just after 9:40 p.m. In addition, the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line had been suspended in the section south of Shinjuku Station, but has resumed operation.

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JR Azuma Line resumes operation

2023-09-16 21:15:00
JR Azuma Line had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Naganohara Kusatsuguchi Station in Naganohara Town, Gunma Prefecture and Omae Station in Tsumagoi Village, Gunma Prefecture due to heavy rain from 5:15 p.m., but at 8:46 p.m. I resumed driving in minutes.

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JR Azuma Line resumes operation

2023-09-16 21:14:00
JR Azuma Line had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Naganohara Kusatsuguchi Station in Naganohara Town, Gunma Prefecture and Omae Station in Tsumagoi Village, Gunma Prefecture due to heavy rain from 5:15 p.m., but at 8:46 p.m. I resumed driving in minutes.

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Fatal accident at nursing care facility: driver ``accelerated by mistake'' explained

2023-09-16 21:13:00
A 75-year-old driver who was arrested after an accident in which two residents of a nursing home in Saitama City were hit and killed by the facility's shuttle vehicle said, ``I intended to apply the brakes to turn the car, but I accidentally braked.'' In an interview with the lawyer who interviewed him, it was newly discovered that he gave an explanation to the effect that "he stepped on the accelerator and stepped on the accelerator."

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JR Saikyo Line: Operation suspended on all lines; Shonan-Shinjuku Line also affected

2023-09-16 20:55:00
Due to an accident that occurred between Shibuya Station and Shinjuku Station, operations on the JR Saikyo Line have been suspended from 8:10 p.m. onwards. Additionally, due to this, the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line has also suspended operation in sections south of Shinjuku Station. Both trains are expected to resume operation around 9:30 p.m.

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JR Azuma Line Naganohara Kusatsuguchi - Omae Operation suspended on up and down lines

2023-09-16 20:48:00
Due to heavy rain, JR Azuma Line service has been suspended from 5:15 p.m. on the up and down lines between Naganohara Kusatsuguchi Station in Naganohara Town, Gunma Prefecture and Omae Station in Tsumagoi Village, Gunma Prefecture.

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US military Osprey makes emergency landing at Oita Airport, no information on injuries etc.

2023-09-16 19:08:00
On the afternoon of the 16th, a US military transport plane, an Osprey, made an emergency landing at Oita Airport in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture. There was no evidence of fire or smoke from the aircraft, and there were no reports of injuries.

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Midsummer day is widespread across a wide area. Tomorrow is also expected to be a severe lingering heat. Be careful of heatstroke.

2023-09-16 19:04:00
On the 16th, it was sunny across the country and warm air flowed in, making it a midsummer day with temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius in a wide area from western Japan to Tohoku, making it extremely hot in some places. As the severe heat is expected to continue on the 17th, we must continue to be careful about heat stroke.

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"SHIBUYA109" will be closed all day for the 3-day holiday until the 18th due to the cloudy weather.

2023-09-16 18:43:00
On the morning of the 16th, at the fashion building "SHIBUYA 109" in Shibuya, Tokyo, a power switchboard in the basement of the building was burnt, causing a commotion in the area. No one was injured. The facility was temporarily closed on the 16th due to the need to confirm the safety of the facility and inspect equipment, but it will also be closed all day on the 17th and 18th. As for business operations after the 19th, we will announce them on our website as soon as they are decided.

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A neuroscientist who takes care of his mother with dementia talks about his experience of not changing her personality

2023-09-16 18:15:00
A lecture was held in Tokyo in which a female neuroscientist talked about her experience caring for her mother who had dementia, and said, ``Dementia doesn't change who you are as a person. "There is a possibility that we may miss the essence of the situation."

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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress inspect wildlife conservation center Kushiro, Hokkaido

2023-09-16 18:04:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited a wildlife conservation center in Kushiro City, Hokkaido on the 16th.

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US military Osprey makes emergency landing at Oita Airport, no information on injuries

2023-09-16 17:46:00
According to the Oita Prefectural Police Headquarters, at around 4:30 p.m. on the 16th, they received a call from Oita Airport in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture that ``an American military Osprey had made an emergency landing.'' So far, there are no reports of injuries, and police are continuing to gather information.

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Recruitment exams for high school students start nationwide at the same time; job openings ratio reaches record high

2023-09-16 17:26:00
Recruitment exams for high school students who wish to find employment next spring began nationwide on the 16th. Due to labor shortages and other factors, the national average job-to-applicant ratio is 3.52 times, the highest ever, making it a "seller's market" that has surpassed the bubble period.

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Yokohama ramen shop manager dies with multiple injuries mainly on upper body

2023-09-16 17:15:00
On the 15th, a 33-year-old manager of a ramen shop in Yokohama was found bleeding and dead, with multiple wounds believed to be caused by a knife, mainly on his upper body. This was revealed through an interview with the police. Police are treating the incident as a murder and are conducting a detailed investigation, including inspecting the scene.

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First video captures the hull of the aircraft carrier Akagi at a depth of over 5,000 meters

2023-09-16 16:36:00
A research team led by American experts recently captured images of the former Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Akagi, which sank in the Battle of Midway, which is said to be a turning point in the Pacific War, on the ocean floor at a depth of over 5,000 meters. Succeeded.

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JR Chuo Line Rapid Service resumes operation

2023-09-16 16:05:00
Rapid trains on the JR Chuo Line had been suspended on the up and down lines between Kokubunji Station and Takao Station due to a problem with the overhead wire being cut on the Ome Line. has resumed.

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JR Ome Line resumes operations JR Chuo Line continues to suspend operations in some areas

2023-09-16 14:31:00
JR Ome Line had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Tachikawa Station and Ome Station from around 1:00 pm on the 16th due to trouble with overhead wires being cut, but operations resumed around 1:40 pm. did. In addition, although JR Chuo Line rapid trains have resumed operation in some sections, operation continues to be suspended on the up and down lines between Kokubunji Station and Takao Station.

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Government develops infrastructure for autonomous driving and drones in Ibaraki, Shizuoka, etc.

2023-09-16 14:23:00
In order to respond to issues such as the worsening labor shortage, the government will begin full-scale construction of the infrastructure necessary for autonomous driving and the use of drones in Ibaraki Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and other prefectures starting next year. Ta.

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Operation suspended on some JR Chuo Line and Ome Lines Trouble with broken overhead wires

2023-09-16 13:58:00
JR Ome Line has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Tachikawa Station and Ome Station from around 1:00 pm on the 16th due to trouble with overhead wires being cut. Due to this, JR Chuo Line rapid trains have also been suspended on the up and down lines between Kunitachi Station and Takao Station. According to JR, there are no plans to resume operation.

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JR Nagoya Station Shinkansen automatic ticket gates partially unusable, already restored

2023-09-16 13:26:00
Just before noon on the 16th, some of the automatic Shinkansen ticket gates at JR Nagoya Station became inoperable, and the station premises became temporarily crowded due to the large number of passengers on the first day of a three-day holiday. The automatic ticket gates have been restored soon, and JR Tokai is currently investigating the cause.

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Three people injured in hit-and-run in Ginowan, Okinawa; US military vehicle abandoned at scene

2023-09-16 13:19:00
In the early hours of the 16th, a light passenger car was rear-ended by a passenger car coming from behind on a national highway in Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, and three men and women riding in the light passenger car suffered injuries including broken hips. A car with a Y license plate used by U.S. military personnel was left near the scene, and police are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run incident.

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Fukushima Iwaki: Flood damage caused by record heavy rain; fire department members assist with waste collection

2023-09-16 12:53:00
In Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, where many homes were flooded due to record heavy rain on the 8th of this month, water-soaked household goods and other items are left on the roads in front of the homes. On the 16th, the first day of the three-day holiday, members of the local fire brigade and others helped collect the waste and transport it to a temporary storage site.

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"SHIBUYA109" switchboard burnt, closed all day, no injuries

2023-09-16 12:40:00
On the morning of the 16th, at the fashion building "SHIBUYA 109" in Shibuya, Tokyo, a power switchboard in the basement of the building was burnt, causing a commotion in the area. No one was injured. Due to the need to confirm safety within the facility and inspect equipment, the facility will be closed all day on the 16th, and plans for operations from the 17th onwards will be announced on the website as soon as they are decided.

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JR Tokaido Line resumes operation

2023-09-16 12:24:00
The JR Tokaido Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Atami Station due to an accident that occurred in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, but operations resumed just after noon on the 16th.

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JR Nagoya Station Shinkansen automatic ticket gates Some parts cannot be used

2023-09-16 12:02:00
According to JR Tokai, some of the automatic ticket gates at the north exit of the Shinkansen at Nagoya Station became unusable around 11 a.m. on the 16th. Station staff provided face-to-face assistance and directed passengers to different ticket gates, and the congestion of passengers was resolved after about 15 minutes. Some of the automatic ticket gates are still unusable, and JR Tokai is undertaking restoration work and investigating the cause.

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"SHIBUYA109" switchboard burns, scene is in commotion for a while, no injuries

2023-09-16 11:51:00
On the morning of the 16th, at the fashion building "SHIBUYA 109" in Shibuya, Tokyo, a power switchboard in the basement of the building was burnt, causing a commotion in the area. No one was injured.

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A Chinese Navy survey ship sails in territorial waters off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture; Ministry of Defense protests

2023-09-16 11:45:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the night of the 15th that a Chinese Navy survey ship sailed into Japanese territorial waters off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture and lodged a protest through diplomatic channels.

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Hawaii wildfire death toll revised to 97 after DNA matching, 31 missing

2023-09-16 11:33:00
Local police had previously put the death toll in last month's wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui at 115, but they revised the number after DNA matching revealed that the death toll was 97.

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JR Tokaido Line: Operation suspended on up and down lines

2023-09-16 11:28:00
The JR Tokaido Line has suspended operations on both lines due to an accident that caused an accident that resulted in an accident between Kokufutsu Station and Kamonomiya Station in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, shortly after 10:30 a.m. on the 16th. According to JR, operations are expected to resume around 12:10 p.m.

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The number of people infected with syphilis this year exceeds 10,000 at the fastest pace

2023-09-16 10:38:00
The number of people infected with the sexually transmitted disease syphilis has exceeded 10,000, the fastest pace since statistics began to be kept using current methods, according to a summary by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases. Experts say, ``If you have engaged in activities that put you at high risk of infection, I want you to get tested even if you have no symptoms.''

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Massive floods in Libya; United Nations calls for urgent assistance from international community

2023-09-16 07:04:00
Regarding the large-scale flooding that occurred in Libya in North Africa, the mayor of the badly affected local area says that about 8,000 people have died so far, and there are fears that there are many more victims. The United Nations is calling for urgent assistance from the international community, stating that rescue operations and medical systems are needed.

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Western to northern Japan: Locally heavy rain with thunder possible, warning of landslides, etc.

2023-09-16 06:35:00
Atmospheric conditions are expected to remain unstable from western Japan to northern Japan on the 16th due to the front and humid air, with the risk of localized heavy rain accompanied by lightning, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of landslides and low-lying areas. We are asking people to be careful about flooding.

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One week after Morocco earthquake, 50,000 homes damaged; rebuilding lives becomes a challenge

2023-09-16 06:28:00
The 16th marks one week since the earthquake that struck central Morocco in North Africa. To date, more than 2,900 people have died and 50,000 homes have been damaged, making the question of how to rebuild people's lives in the disaster-stricken mountainous area a major issue.

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Morocco earthquake causes ground uplift of up to 20 centimeters near epicenter Geospatial Information Authority of Japan

2023-09-16 04:31:00
The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan analyzed satellite data regarding the earthquake that occurred in central Morocco on September 8, local time, and found that the ground appears to have risen by up to 20 centimeters around the epicenter.

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Yokohama restaurant manager bleeds out and dies after being taken to hospital. Is it a case of murder?

2023-09-16 01:08:00
On the night of the 15th, a relative found a 33-year-old male manager lying on the ground bleeding at a restaurant in Yokohama.He was taken to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead. Police are investigating the details of the incident, suspecting it to be a murder due to the injuries on the store manager's body.

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