Social News(2023/10/08)
Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban interim government ``more than 2,000 killed''
2023-10-08 22:25:00
The 6.3-magnitude earthquake that occurred in western Afghanistan on the 7th has killed more than 2,000 people, the interim government of the Taliban, an Islamist group that holds power there, has said. At the site, rescue efforts are continuing for people stranded in collapsed buildings.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress watch the national fencing competition in Kagoshima
2023-10-08 21:52:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress watched the fencing competition at the National Athletic Meet held in Kagoshima Prefecture.
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Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban interim government ``more than 2,000 killed''
2023-10-08 19:02:00
The 6.3-magnitude earthquake that occurred in western Afghanistan on the 7th has killed more than 2,000 people, the interim government of the Taliban, the Islamist group in charge, has said so far. At the site, rescue efforts are continuing for people stranded in collapsed buildings.
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Something strange has changed on the autumn table: Pacific saury continues to be poor, and vegetables are not growing well due to the heat.
2023-10-08 18:27:00
I'm sure many of you are looking forward to "Autumn of Appetite." The "Meguro Sanma Festival" was held this year, and saury was served to Meguro residents who won a lottery. However, the catch continued to be poor this year, with only 2,000 fish caught, less than half of the previous year. Furthermore, the record-breaking heat is having an impact on agricultural crops in various regions, including poor growth. This fall, something strange is happening at the table.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress watch the national fencing competition in Kagoshima
2023-10-08 18:15:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress watched the fencing competition at the National Athletic Meet held in Kagoshima Prefecture.
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Toei Shinjuku Line resumes operation
2023-10-08 18:06:00
The Toei Shinjuku Line had suspended service on the up and down lines between Iwamotocho Station and Motoyawata Station due to a balloon entering the tracks at Morishita Station, but operations resumed around 5:40 p.m. did.
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Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban interim government ``more than 2,000 killed''
2023-10-08 16:55:00
The Taliban interim government has announced that more than 2,000 people have been killed in the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that occurred in western Afghanistan on the 7th. At the site, rescue efforts are continuing for people stranded in collapsed buildings.
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Afghanistan earthquake “at least 500 dead” Red Crescent Society
2023-10-08 16:16:00
The 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck western Afghanistan on the 7th has killed at least 500 people, the Red Crescent Society, which is providing relief work there, has said. At the site, many people are believed to be stranded in collapsed buildings, and rescue efforts are continuing.
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Hitomi Soga signs a petition “Let the abduction victims return home as soon as possible”
2023-10-08 16:09:00
Ahead of the 21st anniversary of her return to Japan on October 15th, Hitomi Soga, a victim abducted by North Korea, held a signature campaign in her hometown of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, to collect signatures from all abductees, including her mother Miyoshi. He appealed for the return of the deceased as soon as possible.
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Inappropriate childcare at private nursery school, management corporation given improvement guidance Aichi Komaki
2023-10-08 15:13:00
At a private nursery school in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, multiple nursery teachers were found to be providing inappropriate childcare, including making hurtful comments and harassing the children, and the city has decided to reform the corporation that operates the nursery school. I understand that you have been given guidance.
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Maritime Self-Defense Force officer arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after ``10 beers with friends''
2023-10-08 13:05:00
A 44-year-old Self-Defense Force officer assigned to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Atsugi Air Base was arrested on the night of the 7th in Ayase City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Head priest murder case: Is there a problem with the management policy? The president purchased charcoal briquettes a few days ago
2023-10-08 12:52:00
In a case in which the president of a cemetery management company was arrested for allegedly bringing charcoal briquettes into a temple in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, and setting them on fire, killing the chief priest, it was revealed that the president had purchased briquettes and gasoline several days before the incident. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, as there is information that there was a dispute over the management policy of the cemetery.
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Meguro's Sanma Festival: Raw saury provided despite poor catch; 2,000 saury, less than half of the usual number
2023-10-08 12:46:00
Despite the continued poor catch of saury, the ``Meguro Sanma Festival'' was held this year, and 2,000 saury were served, less than half of the usual number.
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Murder of head priest: Trouble over management policy? Bought charcoal briquettes a few days ago
2023-10-08 11:46:00
In a case in which the president of a cemetery management company was arrested for allegedly bringing charcoal briquettes into a temple in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, and setting them on fire, killing the chief priest, it was revealed that the president had purchased briquettes and gasoline several days before the incident. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, as there is information that there was a dispute over the management policy of the cemetery.
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One month after the Morocco earthquake, people are living in tents and help with cold weather is an issue
2023-10-08 11:34:00
It has been one month since the earthquake that killed more than 2,900 people in Morocco, North Africa. Many people in the disaster-stricken areas in the mountains are still forced to live in rough tents, and how to distribute aid as winter approaches is a major issue.
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Two M6.3 earthquakes occur in Afghanistan, killing 30 and injuring over 500
2023-10-08 09:54:00
Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes occurred in Afghanistan on the afternoon of the 7th (Japan time), killing at least 30 people so far, according to local authorities, which are affiliated with the Taliban, the Islamist group that controls the area.
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One month after record-breaking heavy rains in Chiba and Ibaraki, housing and other buildings are still in the middle of recovery
2023-10-08 09:09:00
Eight days marks one month since the record heavy rains caused major damage mainly in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures. In the severely damaged areas, such as Mobara City in Chiba Prefecture and northern Ibaraki Prefecture, the recovery of housing is still only halfway done, and the prefecture and local governments have decided to continue providing support to rebuild lives.
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One month after record-breaking heavy rains in Chiba and Ibaraki, housing and other buildings are still in the middle of recovery
2023-10-08 07:05:00
Eight days marks one month since the record heavy rains caused major damage mainly in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures. In the severely damaged areas, such as Mobara City in Chiba Prefecture and northern Ibaraki Prefecture, the recovery of housing is still only halfway done, and the prefecture and local governments have decided to continue providing support to rebuild lives.
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Kanto Izu Islands Heavy rain likely tomorrow; be careful of flooding and landslides
2023-10-08 06:59:00
Due to the influence of the front, there is a risk of heavy rain in the Kanto region and Izu Islands on the 9th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about flooding of low-lying areas, landslides, and rising river waters.
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Murder of head priest: Did charcoal and gasoline be planted in the charnel house and incinerator?
2023-10-08 06:16:00
Two people, including the president of a cemetery management company, were arrested for bringing charcoal briquettes into a temple in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, and setting it on fire, killing the chief priest.The two men burned the ossuary and incinerator in about 30 minutes. Interviews with investigators revealed that it appears they planted charcoal briquettes and gasoline and left.
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Retirement age for Self-Defense Forces to be raised in 11 ranks in response to increasing sophistication of defense equipment
2023-10-08 05:56:00
As the shortage of personnel for the Self-Defense Forces becomes an issue, the Ministry of Defense has decided to raise the retirement age for 11 ranks so that personnel who can handle increasingly sophisticated defense equipment can work for longer.
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Tochigi Asahidake accident that killed 4 people, possibly due to sudden worsening weather, police said.
2023-10-08 04:55:00
On the 7th, a man who was with one of the four people killed in an accident on Mt. Asahidake in Tochigi Prefecture explained the situation at the time, saying, ``The weather suddenly changed and the person crawled on his hands and knees in strong winds.'' This was discovered through an interview with the police. Police are investigating the possibility that four people went missing due to the sudden deterioration of the weather.
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Imports of French foie gras etc. suspended due to avian influenza vaccination
2023-10-08 04:31:00
In response to the start of avian influenza vaccination for ducks in France this month, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has suspended the import of unheated French foie gras. Japan does not allow the import of unheated poultry meat from vaccinated countries, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says there is no prospect of resuming imports.
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JR Musashino Line resumes operation
2023-10-08 00:54:00
The JR Musashino Line had suspended operations on the entire line due to an accident that caused an accident between Higashi-Kawaguchi Station in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, and Higashi-Urawa Station in Saitama City, but operations resumed at around 0:39 on the 8th. .
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