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Philippines: M7.6 earthquake occurred last night; 1 person killed, 4 injured

2023-12-03 22:24:00
A large magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred off the coast of Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines on the 2nd, killing one resident and injuring four others. A magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred near the epicenter on the night of the 3rd, and Philippine authorities are urging residents to be cautious.

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Large-scale volcanic eruption in Indonesia; investigation of tsunami and impact on Japan

2023-12-03 22:21:00
On the evening of the 3rd, a large-scale eruption occurred at a volcano in Indonesia. The Japan Meteorological Agency is continuing to investigate whether there will be a tsunami caused by the eruption and its impact on Japan, but as of 9 p.m., no noticeable changes in the tide level have been observed at observation points in Japan or overseas.

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Large-scale volcanic eruption in Indonesia; investigation of tsunami and impact on Japan

2023-12-03 21:38:00
On the evening of the 3rd, a large-scale eruption occurred at a volcano in Indonesia. The Japan Meteorological Agency is continuing to investigate whether there will be a tsunami caused by the eruption and its impact on Japan, but as of 9 p.m., no noticeable changes in the tide level have been observed at observation points in Japan or overseas.

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Northern Brazil's worst drought on record severely affects more than 600,000 people

2023-12-03 20:47:00
The entire northern part of Brazil, where the Amazon River in South America flows, is suffering from the worst drought in recorded history. The water level of the river has dropped to an extremely low level, seriously impacting the lives of people in this region who rely on water transportation.

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Large-scale volcanic eruption in Indonesia; investigation of tsunami and impact on Japan

2023-12-03 20:43:00
On the evening of the 3rd, a large-scale eruption occurred at a volcano in Indonesia. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to investigate whether the eruption will cause a tsunami and the impact it will have on Japan, but as of 7:45 p.m., no significant changes in tide levels have been observed at observation points overseas.

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Earthquake of M7.0 in the Philippines, slight change in tide level in Japan, no fear of damage

2023-12-03 20:16:00
According to a message received by the Japan Meteorological Agency from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, at around 7:36 p.m. Japan time on the 3rd, there was a large magnitude 7.0 earthquake with its epicenter near Mindanao Island in the Philippines. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there may be slight changes in the tide level in Japan from around 9:30 p.m., mainly on the Pacific coast from Hokkaido to Okinawa, as a result of this earthquake, but there is no fear of damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a ``Northwest Pacific Tsunami Information'' to surrounding countries, citing the possibility of a tsunami occurring near the epicenter.

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Large-scale volcanic eruption in Indonesia; investigation of tsunami and impact on Japan

2023-12-03 19:43:00
On the evening of the 3rd, a large-scale eruption occurred at a volcano in Indonesia. The Japan Meteorological Agency is investigating whether the eruption will cause a tsunami and its impact on Japan.

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GSDF Osprey exhibited to public at Saga Garrison; demonstration flight canceled due to accident

2023-12-03 19:18:00
A commemorative event was held on the 3rd at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Medachihara Garrison in Saga Prefecture, but the originally scheduled demonstration flight of the transport aircraft Osprey was canceled due to an accident off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Ta.

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Yokohama FC is relegated to J2; J1 top scorers are Yuya Osako and Anderson Lopez

2023-12-03 19:09:00
The final 9 games of the 34th round of soccer J1 were played, and Yokohama FC was confirmed to be in last place and relegated to J2.

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Large-scale volcanic eruption in Indonesia; investigation of tsunami and impact on Japan

2023-12-03 18:40:00
On the evening of the 3rd, a large-scale eruption occurred at a volcano in Indonesia. The Japan Meteorological Agency is investigating whether the eruption will cause a tsunami and its impact on Japan.

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Shibuya convenience store robbery suspect arrested at police station wearing clothes similar to those at the time of the incident

2023-12-03 18:03:00
On the night of the 2nd, a man armed with a kitchen knife broke into a convenience store in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, stole 30,000 yen in cash and fled, but on the 3rd he returned to a nearby store wearing the same clothes as at the time of the incident to obtain a certificate. He was spotted visiting a police station and arrested on suspicion of robbery.

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Osprey crash wreckage handed over to US side, US military dispatches aircraft carrier to search

2023-12-03 17:33:00
Four days have passed since the crash of the US military Osprey off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the search for the seven missing crew members continues. Meanwhile, debris that appeared to be part of the aircraft recovered by local fishermen and others was handed over to the American side on the 3rd.

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As Christmas approaches, there are movements in various places to be aware of the SDGs and to be more environmentally friendly.

2023-12-03 15:41:00
As Christmas approaches, illuminations are starting to decorate the city in various places. As countermeasures against climate change such as global warming are called for, various initiatives are being carried out with an awareness of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), even at pre-Christmas events in Japan.

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All tsunami warnings lifted, Japan Meteorological Agency ``Some tidal level changes may continue''

2023-12-03 15:18:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and a 40-centimeter tsunami was observed on Hachijo Island in the Izu Islands, and the tsunami also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted all tsunami warnings that had been issued for a wide area, including the Pacific coast, at 9 a.m., but people should not go near the coast as a precaution as the tide level may continue to change slightly for about a day. I am calling on you to do so.

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All tsunami warnings lifted, Japan Meteorological Agency ``Some tidal level changes may continue''

2023-12-03 13:55:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and a 40-centimeter tsunami was observed on Hachijo Island in the Izu Islands, and the tsunami also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted all tsunami warnings that had been issued for a wide area, including the Pacific coast, at 9 a.m., but people should not go near the coast as a precaution as the tide level may continue to change slightly for about a day. I am calling on you to do so.

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Osprey crash wreckage handed over to US side, US military dispatches aircraft carrier to search

2023-12-03 12:36:00
Four days have passed since the crash of a US military Osprey plane off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the search for the seven missing crew members continues. Meanwhile, debris that appears to be part of the aircraft that was recovered by local fishermen and stored in a warehouse in Yakushima Town was brought to Yakushima Airport on the 3rd, and is scheduled to be handed over to the American side.

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Avian influenza at poultry farm in Izumi, Kagoshima - 4th case nationwide this season

2023-12-03 12:21:00
A dead chicken was found at a poultry farm in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and genetic testing detected the avian influenza virus. The prefecture has begun culling approximately 23,000 chickens raised at this poultry farm.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry: “I want to start considering new government goals for a decarbonized society” Sunday debate

2023-12-03 12:15:00
In a Sunday debate on NHK, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura stated that the progress of global measures to date will be evaluated at the United Nations conference on climate change countermeasures, COP28, and based on the discussion at the conference, he will aim to realize a decarbonized society. He expressed his intention to begin considering new government goals for the future.

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Osprey crash wreckage handed over to US side, US military dispatches aircraft carrier to search

2023-12-03 11:57:00
Four days have passed since the crash of a US military Osprey plane off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the search for the seven missing crew members continues. Meanwhile, debris that appears to be part of the aircraft that was recovered by local fishermen and stored in a warehouse in Yakushima Town was brought to Yakushima Airport on the 3rd, and is scheduled to be handed over to the American side.

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18-year-old woman's body abandoned. No blood stains on car. Was it wrapped in something and carried away?

2023-12-03 11:21:00
The body of an 18-year-old woman living in Tokyo was found in Yamanashi Prefecture, and her boyfriend was arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body.No blood stains were found in the car used to transport the body. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department believes the body may have been wrapped in something and is investigating the details.

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All tsunami warnings lifted, Japan Meteorological Agency ``Some tidal level changes may continue''

2023-12-03 10:44:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and a 40-centimeter tsunami was observed on Hachijo Island in the Izu Islands, and the tsunami also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted all tsunami warnings that had been issued for a wide area, including the Pacific coast, at 9 a.m., but people should not go near the coast as a precaution as the tide level may continue to change slightly for about a day. I am calling on you to do so.

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All tsunami warnings lifted, Japan Meteorological Agency ``Some tidal level changes may continue''

2023-12-03 10:13:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and a 40-centimeter tsunami was observed on Hachijo Island in the Izu Islands, and the tsunami also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. The Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a tsunami warning for a wide area, including the Pacific coast, but it was lifted at 9 a.m. On the other hand, the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to stay away from the coast as a precaution, as high tide will reach high tide in many places after this, and the tide level may continue to change slightly for about a day.

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[Tsunami observation status] Tsunami of up to 40 cm observed at Hachijojima just after 4 a.m.

2023-12-03 09:50:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted the tsunami advisory issued at 9 a.m. for the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Tokara Islands, the Izu Islands, the Ogasawara Islands, and the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Chiba Prefecture. All tsunami warnings due to this earthquake have now been lifted. After this, high tide will reach various places, and the tide level may continue to change slightly for about a day, so the Japan Meteorological Agency is asking people to stay away from the coast just in case.

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[Summary of evacuation orders] Chiba prefecture evacuation order lifted

2023-12-03 09:31:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and the Japan Meteorological Agency temporarily issued a tsunami advisory for Miyakojima, the Yaeyama region, the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Tokara Islands, and the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Chiba Prefecture. , all were lifted by 9am. We will inform you about the status of evacuation orders in each region.

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All tsunami warnings lifted, Japan Meteorological Agency: Some tidal level changes may continue

2023-12-03 09:17:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and a 40-centimeter tsunami was observed on Hachijo Island in the Izu Islands, and the tsunami also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. The Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a tsunami warning for a wide area, including the Pacific coast, but it was lifted at 9am. On the other hand, the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to stay away from the coast as a precaution, as high tide will reach high tide in many places after this, and the tide level may continue to change slightly for about a day.

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[Tsunami observation status in various places] 40cm tsunami observed on Hachijojima Tsunami advisory

2023-12-03 08:38:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions, the Amami and Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, and the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Chiba Prefecture. A 40-centimeter tsunami was observed on Hachijo Island in the Izu Islands, and tsunamis also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency lifted the tsunami advisory that had been issued for the Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions at 7 a.m. on the 3rd, but in coastal areas where tsunami advisories are still in place, stay away from coasts and river mouths, and do not approach them. Please. This is the situation in various places where tsunami warnings have been issued.

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Tsunami warning [Breaking news] 40cm tsunami observed on Hachijojima Amami-Kanto

2023-12-03 08:11:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and a 40cm tsunami was observed on Hachijojima in the Izu Islands, and the tsunami also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted the tsunami advisory for the Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions at 7 a.m. on the 3rd. Meanwhile, advisories continue to be issued for the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Tokara Islands, the Izu Islands, the Ogasawara Islands, and the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Chiba Prefecture, and tsunami advisories have been issued for the coasts and river mouths. Please stay away from them and do not approach them.

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[Updated from time to time] Tsunami advisory situation in each area

2023-12-03 07:31:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for Miyakojima, the Yaeyama region, the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Tokara Islands, and the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Chiba Prefecture. A 40-centimeter tsunami was observed on Hachijo Island in the Izu Islands, and tsunamis also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency lifted the tsunami advisory that had been issued for the Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions at 7 a.m. on the 3rd, but in coastal areas where tsunami advisories are still in place, stay away from coasts and river mouths, and do not approach them. Please. This is the situation in various places where tsunami warnings have been issued.

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[Summary of evacuation orders] Tsunami warning for Pacific coasts, etc.

2023-12-03 07:25:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for Miyakojima, the Yaeyama region, the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Tokara Islands, and the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Chiba Prefecture. A 40-centimeter tsunami was observed on Hachijo Island in the Izu Islands, and tsunamis also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency lifted the tsunami advisory that had been issued for the Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions at 7 a.m. on the 3rd, but in coastal areas where tsunami advisories are still in place, stay away from coasts and river mouths, and do not approach them. Please. We will inform you about the status of evacuation orders in each region.

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Tsunami warning [Breaking news] 40cm tsunami observed on Hachijojima Amami-Kanto

2023-12-03 07:15:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for Miyakojima, the Yaeyama region, the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Tokara Islands, and the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Chiba Prefecture. A tsunami of 40 centimeters was observed on Hachijo Island in the Izu Islands, and tsunamis also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency lifted the tsunami advisory that had been issued for the Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions at 7 a.m. on the 3rd, but in coastal areas where tsunami advisories are still in place, stay away from coasts and river mouths, and do not approach them. Please.

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[Updated from time to time] Tsunami warning for the Pacific coast Tsunami observation in various places

2023-12-03 06:28:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for Miyakojima, the Yaeyama region, the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Tokara Islands, and the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Chiba Prefecture. A 40-centimeter tsunami was observed on Hachijo Island in the Izu Islands, and tsunamis also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. If a tsunami warning has been issued, please stay away from the coast and river mouths and do not approach them. This is the situation in various places where tsunami warnings have been issued.

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[Summary of evacuation orders] Tsunami warning issued for Pacific coast

2023-12-03 06:19:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with its epicenter near the Philippines, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for Miyakojima, the Yaeyama region, the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Tokara Islands, and the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Chiba Prefecture. A 40-centimeter tsunami was observed on Hachijo Island in the Izu Islands, and tsunamis also reached the Pacific coast from Kyushu to Kanto and the Amami region. If a tsunami warning has been issued, please stay away from the coast and river mouths and do not approach them. We will inform you about the status of evacuation orders in each region.

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Osprey crash: Identity of passenger confirmed dead revealed

2023-12-03 06:04:00
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the crew member who was confirmed dead after the U.S. military transport plane Osprey crashed off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, was a 24-year-old member of the Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. .

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Man robbed a convenience store in Shibuya, Tokyo, stole 30,000 yen in cash and fled

2023-12-03 05:25:00
On the night of the 2nd, a man broke into a convenience store in Shibuya, Tokyo, pointed a knife at the clerk, stole 30,000 yen in cash, and fled. The store employee was not injured, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as a robbery.

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[Explanatory video] Tsunami observation on the Pacific coast Tsunami advisory issued from Okinawa to Chiba

2023-12-03 04:19:00
At around 11:37 pm Japan time on the 2nd, there was a large magnitude 7.7 earthquake with its epicenter near Mindanao Island in the Philippines. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the depth of the epicenter is unknown. Due to this earthquake, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast from the Miyakojima/Yaeyama region to Chiba Prefecture. At 3:12 a.m. on the 3rd, a 20cm tsunami was observed in Kominato, Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency also issued a tsunami advisory for the Amami Islands and Tokara Islands. This is an explanation of this tsunami advisory by Goichi Miyahara, a reporter in charge of disasters at the Social Affairs Department. [Video is 4 minutes 05 seconds] *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.

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Tsunami advisory: Japan Meteorological Agency press conference: “Long-term monitoring is necessary” [Full video of press conference also available]

2023-12-03 03:55:00
Late on the night of the 2nd, Toshihiro Shimoyama, Earthquake Information Planning Officer at the Japan Meteorological Agency, issued a tsunami advisory for various areas including the Miyakojima/Yaeyama region, the Izu Islands, the Ogasawara Islands, and the Pacific coasts of western and eastern Japan due to an earthquake that occurred near the Philippines. At a press conference starting at 2 a.m., he said, ``There is a risk of a tsunami, and being in the sea or near the coast is dangerous, so please get out of the sea immediately and move away from the coast.As the current continues to be fast, a warning has been issued.'' Please refrain from going into the sea or near the coast until the restrictions are lifted." He added, ``Tsunamis caused by earthquakes with epicenters overseas tend to last for a long time, so if a tsunami is observed, it is necessary to monitor the situation for a long time and take precautions.'' Earthquake Information Planning Officer Shimoyama also mentioned that tsunamis several centimeters in size were observed overseas, saying, ``As tsunamis arrive through various routes, higher tsunamis may occur at observation points farther away than near the epicenter. "It's only a few centimeters, so we need to continue to be careful, not thinking that it won't be high even in Japan." *Video cannot be viewed on data broadcast.

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Earthquake off the coast of the Philippines: 8cm tsunami observed in Mindanao, NOAA

2023-12-03 02:51:00
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) announced that a tsunami was observed in the Philippines and Palau due to an earthquake with an epicenter near Mindanao Island in the Philippines that occurred on the night of the 2nd (Japan time). Of these, in the Philippines, 8 centimeters in Davao, Mindanao at 12:25 a.m. on the 3rd, 2 centimeters in Legazpi in southern Luzon at 1:05 a.m., and 2 centimeters in Palau at 1:00 a.m. in the Philippines. A 1cm tsunami was observed on Malakal Island in 8 minutes. NOAA says that ``the risk of a tsunami from this earthquake has disappeared,'' but urges continued vigilance as there is a possibility of slight sea level fluctuations over the next few hours.

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[Explanatory video] Tsunami warning for Pacific coast: "Stay alert and stay alert"

2023-12-03 01:48:00
According to a report received by the Japan Meteorological Agency from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, at around 11:37 pm Japan time on the 2nd, there was a large earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 with its epicenter near Mindanao Island in the Philippines. In response to this earthquake, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast from the Miyakojima/Yaeyama region to Chiba Prefecture. Additionally, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the "Northwest Pacific Tsunami Information" to surrounding countries at 12:01 a.m. today, citing the possibility of a tsunami occurring in the Pacific Ocean. Professor Emeritus Nao Hirata of the University of Tokyo explains this tsunami warning. *The video is 8 minutes 01 seconds. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.

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Okinawa Evacuation Order Coastal areas of Ishigaki City, Miyako City, Taketomi Town, etc.

2023-12-03 01:37:00
Following the announcement of a tsunami advisory, evacuation orders have been issued in various parts of Okinawa Prefecture. ▽Ishigaki City at 11:56 pm on the 2nd to the entire coastal area of ​​the city, ▽Miyakojima City at 12:43 am on the 3rd to the entire coastal area of ​​the city, ▽Taketomi Town at 1 am on the 3rd. Evacuation orders have been issued for the entire coastal area. People who are in the sea or near the coast are urged to get out of the sea and away from the coast immediately.

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Aichi Toyohashi City: Evacuation order issued for entire coastal area following tsunami advisory

2023-12-03 01:28:00
In response to the tsunami warning being issued, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture issued an evacuation order for the entire coastal area of ​​Toyohashi City at 1:02 a.m. on the 3rd. We urge you to evacuate from dangerous areas immediately.

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Chiba Futtsu Evacuation order given to people near the coast due to tsunami warning

2023-12-03 01:04:00
Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, issued an evacuation order for people near the city's coast at 12:27 a.m. in response to the announcement of a tsunami advisory. We are asking people not to go into the sea or near the coast until the advisory is lifted.

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Mie Owase Evacuation order issued for coastal areas following tsunami warning

2023-12-03 00:57:00
In response to a tsunami warning being issued for southern Mie Prefecture, Owase City, Mie Prefecture issued an evacuation order for coastal areas at 12:01 a.m. We urge you to evacuate from dangerous areas immediately. Additionally, a disaster response headquarters has been set up and information gathering is underway.

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Chiba Tateyama Evacuation order given to people near the coast due to tsunami warning

2023-12-03 00:33:00
Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, issued an evacuation order for people near the city's coast at 12:07 a.m. in response to a tsunami warning being issued.

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