Social News(2023/11/05)
Off the coast of Senkaku, Okinawa, all three ships of the Chinese Coast Guard leave territorial waters
2023-11-05 21:25:00
Three Chinese Coast Guard vessels that entered territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture from the 4th to the 5th in response to the movement of Japanese fishing boats, all left the territorial waters on the evening of the 5th. The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to warn and monitor the vessel to prevent it from entering territorial waters again.
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On the last day of the three-day holiday, traffic jams on expressways across the country exceed 37 km (as of 6 p.m.)
2023-11-05 19:09:00
On the 5th, the last day of the three-day weekend, expressways are crowded and traffic jams are occurring in various places.
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Israeli military urges residents of Gaza Strip to evacuate for second consecutive day
2023-11-05 19:02:00
The Israeli military, which continues its military operations in the Gaza Strip, has intensified its offensive against the Islamic organization Hamas with heavy airstrikes and ground forces attacks, and for the second day in a row has called on residents of the area to evacuate to the south. On the night of the 4th, a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip was attacked, reportedly killing more than 40 people, and the number of civilian casualties continues to rise.
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Ehime Ozu wildfire “safety ensured” All evacuation orders lifted
2023-11-05 18:56:00
Due to the wildfire that broke out in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture on November 1st, evacuation orders and information on evacuation of elderly people, etc. that had been issued to nearby residents were all suspended on the evening of the 5th, as there was no longer any risk of the fire spreading to residences. It has been canceled. Meanwhile, as smoke is still smoldering at the scene, the prefecture and other authorities have decided to continue firefighting efforts on the 6th in an effort to completely extinguish the fire.
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Male university students use special equipment to simulate menstrual pain
2023-11-05 18:26:00
In an effort to deepen people's understanding of menstruation, a university in Tokyo used a special device to simulate menstrual pain.
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Man in his 60s injured after being attacked by a bear in a wooded area in Iwate
2023-11-05 18:11:00
On the morning of the 5th, a man in his 60s who was picking up walnuts in a wooded area in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to his face and arms. Police say he is conscious and his injuries are not life-threatening.
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Atmospheric instability is expected over a wide area of western and northern Japan into the 7th.
2023-11-05 17:49:00
Due to the effects of the low pressure system accompanying the front, atmospheric conditions are expected to become unstable over a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan until the 7th. We urge you to be careful.
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Six months after the earthquake in the Noto region, 60% of emergency repairs to homes have been completed
2023-11-05 17:43:00
Five days marks six months since an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6+ was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture in May this year. In Suzu City, emergency repairs are continuing for damaged houses, but only 60% of the housing applications have been completed, and the question is how far construction can proceed before winter.
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“Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day” Drills in various locations assuming Nankai Trough mega-earthquake
2023-11-05 17:31:00
The 5th is Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day, which was established in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Evacuation drills were held in Kochi City and Miyazaki Prefecture in preparation for a Nankai Trough mega-earthquake.
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The 5th is “Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day” - drills in various locations assuming a Nankai Trough mega-earthquake
2023-11-05 16:58:00
The 5th is Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day, which was established in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Evacuation drills were held in Kochi City and Miyazaki Prefecture in preparation for a Nankai Trough mega-earthquake.
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House fire: 2 bodies found in burnt ruins, 3 injured Kanagawa Minamiashigara
2023-11-05 14:25:00
Early on the 5th, a fire broke out at a house in Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and two people were found dead in the burnt ruins, and three others were injured. A family of five lived in the house, and police are working to confirm the identity of the bodies.
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The 5th is “Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day” Evacuation drill assuming a Nankai Trough mega-earthquake
2023-11-05 14:12:00
The 5th is Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day, which was established in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake. A training exercise was held at a shopping district in Kochi City, simulating the occurrence of a Nankai Trough mega-earthquake, and participants reviewed evacuation procedures.
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Six months after the earthquake in the Noto region, 60% of emergency repairs to homes have been completed
2023-11-05 14:10:00
Five days marks six months since an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6+ was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture in May this year. In Suzu City, emergency repairs are continuing for damaged houses, but only 60% of the housing applications have been completed, and the question is how far construction can proceed before winter.
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JR Yokohama Line resumes operation
2023-11-05 13:21:00
JR Yokohama Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Machida Station and Hashimoto Station due to an accident involving people, but operations resumed shortly after 1 p.m.
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Princess Kako visits Machu Picchu, a world heritage site in Peru
2023-11-05 12:47:00
Princess Yoshiko, the second daughter of Prince and Princess Akishino, was on an official visit to Peru in South America, and visited Machu Picchu, a ruin from the Inca era that is registered as a World Heritage Site.
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JR Yokohama Line: Operation suspended on entire line, impact of fatal accident
2023-11-05 12:10:00
The JR Yokohama Line has suspended operation on the entire line between Higashi-Kanagawa Station in Yokohama and Hachioji Station in Tokyo due to an accident that occurred around 11:30 a.m.
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Two bodies found in house fire - family members of this house, Kanagawa Minamiashigara
2023-11-05 12:09:00
Early on the morning of the 5th, a fire broke out at a house in Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and two people were found dead in the ashes, and three others were taken to the hospital with burns. Police believe that both may be family members living in this residence, and are currently investigating.
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Two bodies found in house fire - family members of this house, Kanagawa Minamiashigara
2023-11-05 09:41:00
Early on the morning of the 5th, a fire broke out at a house in Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and two people were found dead in the ashes, and three others were taken to the hospital with burns. Police believe that both may be family members living in this residence, and are currently investigating.
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Off the coast of Senkaku, Okinawa, one new Chinese Coast Guard ship enters territorial waters, bringing the total to three
2023-11-05 07:24:00
At dawn on the 5th, off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, another Chinese Coast Guard ship entered Japanese territorial waters, and three ships in total were sailing or drifting near Japanese fishing boats. The Japan Coast Guard continues to issue warnings to leave the territorial waters.
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The body found in the mountains of southern Hokkaido is a Hakodate university student, possibly attacked by a bear
2023-11-05 05:54:00
On the 2nd of this month, the body found in a mountain straddling Fukushima town in southern Hokkaido was found to be that of a 22-year-old male university student from Hakodate. Police are investigating the possibility that the bear that injured two men who were climbing on the same mountain may have attacked them.
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Mr. Kakizawa's side The cash that he tried to give to the ward councilor “The amount differs depending on the faction etc.”
2023-11-05 05:31:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is investigating the matter for suspected violations of the Public Offices Election Act.Ahead of April's mayoral election in Koto Ward, Tokyo, members of the House of Representatives Miyo Kakizawa, who are based in this area, are investigating at least a dozen wards. Interviews with people involved revealed that they were trying to give different amounts of cash to members of Congress depending on their faction. Councilor Kakizawa said, ``This was a campaign visit for the ward assembly election held at the same time, and does not amount to bribery for the ward mayor election.''
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to start reskilling business to support career advancement of non-regular employees
2023-11-05 05:26:00
In an effort to create an environment where non-regular employees can advance their careers while working, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to start a project in FY2020 that will allow them to receive reskilling vocational training both face-to-face and online.
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Nepal earthquake kills 157 people; many victims are waiting for assistance after a series of earthquakes
2023-11-05 04:51:00
At least 157 people have been confirmed dead so far in the earthquake that occurred in Nepal in the early hours of the 4th (Japan time). Since then, many earthquakes have occurred in the area, and many victims are still waiting for assistance.
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