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After the earthquake, many fake “rescue requests” were posted on SNS. Is the profit purpose “earning impurity”?

2024-01-04 23:19:00
After an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, there were many posts on the old Twitter account asking for help, some of which were fake. Experts warn that there are cases where people are posting for the purpose of making money.

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Ishikawa Prefecture [5th water supply support information] Wajima City, Suzu City, Noto Town, etc.

2024-01-04 22:51:00
Information on 5-day water supply support in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announces flexible measures such as postponing exam dates for the start of new semester in response to the earthquake

2024-01-04 22:50:00
In response to the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced on the 4th that all schools nationwide should take flexible measures such as delaying the start date of the new semester and extending the application period and postponing the exam date for high school entrance exams. The Board of Education was notified.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Corporate support expands, small and medium-sized enterprises' cash flow

2024-01-04 22:35:00
In the wake of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, there is a growing movement by companies to support the disaster-stricken areas. Government financial institutions and credit guarantee associations will provide financing support to small and medium-sized businesses in affected areas.

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[Traffic Impact: 4th] Over 200 flights canceled at Haneda Airport on 5th

2024-01-04 22:28:00
Traffic continues to be affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the aircraft crash at Haneda Airport. According to airline companies, more than 200 flights will be canceled on the 5th. We will provide updates on transportation in each region from time to time.

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[Damage situation: 4th] 84 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, 72 hours later a woman in her 80s was rescued

2024-01-04 22:17:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 10 p.m. on the 4th, a total of 84 people had been confirmed dead within the prefecture. In addition, Ishikawa Prefecture announced the names and ages of 179 people in Anamizu Town, Wajima City, Suzu City, etc. whose safety was unknown as of 6 p.m. on the 4th, based on the Basic Resident Register. Requesting information. In addition, many collapsed houses have been confirmed in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town, and the overall situation has not been confirmed, so each local government is rushing to understand the damage situation. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.

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[Updated from time to time] There are not enough people to transport supplies and nothing has arrived in some areas (4th)

2024-01-04 21:59:00
As a result of the series of earthquakes, roads in the area are blocked with mud and sand, and some say that ``no supplies have reached the area.'' On the other hand, although relief supplies are arriving at city halls from outside the prefecture, there are some areas where they are unable to reach them due to a lack of manpower to transport them to local bases. We are updating the local situation today, the 4th, from time to time.

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Self-Defense Force helicopters are being used one after another in isolated areas in Ishikawa.The current situation in isolated areas is...

2024-01-04 21:52:00
Many areas in Ishikawa Prefecture have become isolated due to roads becoming impassable due to the earthquake. Self-Defense Force helicopters have been transporting supplies to Suzu City, and supplies have begun to arrive in some areas, with roads that had been cut off now passable, but there are calls for support from areas that remain isolated. .

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Ishikawa Prefecture Governor Hase “Strengthening repair of damaged roads and support for disaster victims”

2024-01-04 21:49:00
At the Ishikawa Prefecture Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters meeting held on the evening of the 4th, Governor Hase emphasized his intention to continue to prioritize saving lives, while also strengthening the repair of damaged roads and support for disaster victims.

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Ishikawa Prefecture releases names of 179 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (18:00 on the 4th)

2024-01-04 21:32:00
Due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture, based on the Basic Resident Register, announced the names and ages of 179 people whose safety was unknown as of 6 p.m. on the 4th, and widely publicized the information. Requesting information.

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[Lifeline 4th] Water outage continues in Ishikawa Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture, and Niigata Prefecture

2024-01-04 21:21:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, and the impact on lifelines including water outages and power outages continues on the 4th in various areas. We will keep you updated on the latest situation in various places on the 4th.

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Self-Defense Force helicopters are being used one after another in isolated areas in Ishikawa.The current situation in isolated areas is...

2024-01-04 21:11:00
Many areas in Ishikawa Prefecture have become isolated due to roads becoming impassable due to the earthquake. Self-Defense Force helicopters have been transporting supplies to Suzu City, and supplies have begun to arrive in some areas, with roads that had been cut off now passable, but there are calls for support from areas that remain isolated. .

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[Medical/life support situation 4th] Ishikawa Unable to accept volunteers

2024-01-04 20:56:00
After an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, efforts to support the affected areas have begun. Doctors, nurses and others from the Disaster Medical Team "DMAT" arrived in the disaster-stricken areas from all over the country and began providing medical support to save as many lives as possible at affected hospitals and evacuation centers. On the other hand, according to Ishikawa Prefecture, local governments within the prefecture are prioritizing rescue operations and evacuation centers, so they are not ready to accept disaster volunteers, and as of the 4th, they are not recruiting. That means no. We plan to release information on local governments that are ready to accept students on the prefecture's website. We have summarized the actions of medical, nursing care, food assistance, financial institutions, major mobile phone companies, etc.

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[Damage situation: 4th] 84 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, 72 hours later a woman in her 80s was rescued

2024-01-04 20:55:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 3 p.m. on the 4th, a total of 84 people had been confirmed dead within the prefecture. In addition, many collapsed houses have been confirmed in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town, and the overall situation has not been confirmed, so each local government is rushing to understand the damage situation. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.

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A woman in her 80s is rescued from a collapsed house approximately 72 hours after the earthquake occurred Ishikawa Wajima

2024-01-04 20:48:00
Around 4:30 p.m. on the 4th, approximately 72 hours after the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred, a woman in her 80s was rescued by the Osaka Emergency Fire Department from a collapsed house in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The woman is conscious and ready to respond to calls.

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Establishment of consultation desks for small and medium-sized enterprises on financing issues, etc. at chambers of commerce and industry in the four disaster-affected prefectures

2024-01-04 20:38:00
In response to the recent earthquake, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry set up a consultation desk for small and medium-sized enterprises on financing issues at all chambers in the four prefectures of Ishikawa, Toyama, Niigata, and Fukui on the 4th. Did.

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Roads in the Noto region “Avoid unnecessary and non-urgent traffic” Priority given to disaster vehicles

2024-01-04 20:37:00
Roads in the Noto region, which was damaged by the earthquake, are in poor condition, with large steps and large bumps even on roads that are considered ``passable.'' Cars break down and traffic jams occur, making it difficult for disaster relief and medical support vehicles to pass. There are also situations where problems occur. Police are asking people to refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent traffic in order to give priority to emergency vehicles.

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11 people injured in fire at 12-story building in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo

2024-01-04 20:32:00
On the evening of the 4th, a fire broke out in a 12-story building in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and so far 11 people have been injured and treated.

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[Explanatory video] What can we learn from the communication records of the Haneda Airport accident?

2024-01-04 20:31:00
On the 2nd, immediately after landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, a Japan Airlines passenger plane collided with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft on the runway and burst into flames, resulting in the deaths of five Japan Coast Guard crew members. ``What we can learn from the communication records between the air traffic controllers and both sides'' and ``What we will focus on going forward'' are comments from Teppei Yamashita, a reporter from the Social Affairs Department. [Video: 4 minutes 24 seconds] *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notifies affected areas of “special consideration for people with allergies”

2024-01-04 20:30:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has issued a notice to prefectures affected by the disaster, stating that special consideration needs to be given to people with allergies, as evacuation centers are forced to provide limited food.

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Ishikawa: Not ready to accept volunteers, information will be disseminated on the prefecture's website etc.

2024-01-04 20:28:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, local governments within the prefecture are prioritizing rescue operations and evacuation centers, so they are not ready to accept disaster volunteers, and as of the 4th, they are not recruiting. That's it. The prefecture asks people to refrain from making telephone inquiries to government offices and social welfare councils in order to avoid strained operations, and will gradually provide information on local governments that are ready to accept students on the prefecture's website. We are planning to send it out.

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Delivery of relief supplies to the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture delayed due to worsening road conditions

2024-01-04 20:20:00
Relief supplies sent to the earthquake-stricken Noto region are not only affected by poor road conditions, with large bumps created by the initial earthquake, but also by the need for detours due to landslides caused by aftershocks. , it's taking 2-3 times longer than usual.

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[Updated from time to time] There are not enough people to transport supplies and nothing has arrived in some areas (4th)

2024-01-04 20:14:00
As a result of the series of earthquakes, roads in the area have been blocked with mud, and some say that ``no supplies have reached the area.'' On the other hand, although relief supplies have arrived at city halls from outside the prefecture, there are some areas where they are unable to reach them due to a lack of manpower to transport them to local bases. We are updating the local situation today, the 4th, from time to time.

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[Updated from time to time] Self-Defense Force helicopters arrive in Suzu City, where areas in Ishikawa are isolated one after another

2024-01-04 20:13:00
Many areas in Ishikawa Prefecture have become isolated due to roads becoming impassable due to the earthquake. Self-Defense Force helicopters have been transporting supplies to Suzu City, and supplies have begun to arrive in some areas, with roads that had been cut off being made passable, but there are calls for support from areas that remain isolated. .

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Earthquake: Self-Defense Force trucks begin transporting relief supplies in Ishikawa Prefecture

2024-01-04 20:11:00
Self-Defense Force trucks began transporting relief supplies in Ishikawa Prefecture on the 4th in an effort to support the disaster victims.

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Kitakyushu Kokura Kita Ward Restaurant fire burns 35 stores, approximately 2,900 square meters

2024-01-04 19:57:00
The fire that broke out in a restaurant district in the center of Kitakyushu on the 3rd was almost extinguished at dawn on the 4th, about 13 hours after it started, but according to the fire department, a total of 35 stores and a total area of ​​2,900 square meters were burned. It means that it is seen as. So far, there are no reports of injuries, and police and fire departments are investigating the cause of the fire.

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Japan Coast Guard aircraft stopped on the runway for about 40 seconds Haneda Airport collision and fire accident

2024-01-04 19:47:00
In the collision and fire accident that occurred at Haneda Airport, it has been learned that the Japan Coast Guard aircraft was apparently stopped on the runway for about 40 seconds before the collision. Experts say that the pilots of the Japan Airlines had a certain amount of time to avoid the accident, but point out that ``the long stoppage may have actually made it harder to see.''

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Although the number of influenza patients is decreasing, there are concerns that it will increase again.

2024-01-04 19:44:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide was 23.13 per medical institution in the week ending December 24, and continues to trend downward. Experts are cautioning that the number of people may start to increase again due to the increased movement of people during the year-end and New Year holidays.

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Donations and donations to disaster-stricken areas have begun. Check out fake sites too. Be careful.

2024-01-04 19:41:00
In response to this earthquake, fundraising efforts have begun for the affected areas. On the other hand, fake websites that trick people into obtaining personal information have also been confirmed, and fundraising organizations are warning them to be careful. In addition, some local governments are not ready to accept volunteers, or have temporarily stopped accepting volunteers due to a flood of applications. Information as of the 4th.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Corporate support expands

2024-01-04 19:32:00
In the wake of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, there is a growing movement by companies to support the disaster-stricken areas.

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Evacuation life: “Be careful of hypothermia and watch over each other” Experts explain

2024-01-04 19:31:00
The recent Noto Peninsula Earthquake has forced people to evacuate amid the severe cold and power outages and water outages in many places. Experts say that people need to be especially careful about ``hypothermia'' caused by drops in temperature, and urge people to keep their bodies warm and to monitor each other for changes in the physical condition of those around them. [Video 7 minutes 10 seconds] *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting

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[Lifeline 4th] Water outage continues in Ishikawa Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture, and Niigata Prefecture

2024-01-04 19:26:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, and the impact on lifelines including water outages and power outages continues on the 4th in various areas. We will keep you updated on the latest situation in each area on the 4th.

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Haneda Airport accident: Japan Coast Guard captain: ``If we increased the engine output, we would be rear-ended''

2024-01-04 19:19:00
In the fiery collision between a Japan Airlines passenger plane and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft that occurred at Haneda Airport, it has been learned that the Japan Coast Guard captain said, ``I was hit from behind as I increased the engine output.'' The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting further investigations into the movements of the Japan Coast Guard aircraft before the accident.

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Ishikawa Wajima Large-scale fire The fire started on the south side of Asaichi Street “Difficult to extinguish due to water outage”

2024-01-04 19:18:00
A fire department official gave testimony regarding the detailed circumstances of a large-scale fire that is believed to have destroyed more than 200 buildings, including stores and residences, that occurred in the center of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 6-plus was observed. According to the report, the fire appears to have started near a store on the south side of Asaichi Dori, a well-known tourist spot.Although the fire brigade discovered the fire, they were unable to use fire hydrants due to a water outage, making it difficult to extinguish the fire and the fire spread.

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Japan Coast Guard aircraft stopped on the runway for about 40 seconds Haneda Airport collision and fire accident

2024-01-04 19:17:00
In the collision and fire accident that occurred at Haneda Airport, it has been learned that the Japan Coast Guard aircraft was apparently stopped on the runway for about 40 seconds before the collision. Experts say that the pilots of the Japan Airlines had a certain amount of time to avoid the accident, but point out that ``the long stoppage may have actually made it harder to see.''

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Toyama police dispatch mobile police box to prevent burglaries taking advantage of earthquake chaos

2024-01-04 19:15:00
In an effort to prevent damage such as burglaries taking advantage of the earthquake's chaos, police have dispatched mobile police cars to Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, where many people have evacuated from their homes.

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[Updated from time to time] Self-Defense Force helicopters arrive in Suzu City, where areas in Ishikawa are isolated one after another

2024-01-04 19:13:00
Many areas in Ishikawa Prefecture have become isolated due to roads becoming impassable due to the earthquake. Self-Defense Force helicopters have been transporting supplies to Suzu City, and supplies have begun to arrive in some areas, with roads that had been cut off now passable, but calls for support are still being heard from isolated areas.

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Earthquake halts operations at semiconductor factory in Hokuriku; concerns about impact on car supply chain

2024-01-04 19:10:00
Semiconductor factories and other facilities in the Hokuriku region have ceased operations due to the recent earthquake, and there are concerns about the impact on automobile supply chains.

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Declining water level of Lake Biwa Shiga Prefecture First meeting of "Drought Countermeasures Headquarters" in about 18 years

2024-01-04 19:03:00
In response to the declining water level of Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture established a ``Drought Countermeasures Headquarters'' for the first time in approximately 18 years, and held its first meeting.

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“276 schools and facilities damaged by earthquake, 20 in total including national treasures and important monuments” Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2024-01-04 18:58:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, through the Board of Education, compiled the damage situation as of noon on the 4th, and found that 20 cases of damage had been confirmed, including 276 schools and facilities, as well as national treasures and important cultural properties.

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Japan Meteorological Agency continues to pay close attention to landslides in earthquake-stricken areas

2024-01-04 18:56:00
After the recent Noto Peninsula Earthquake, in which tremors with a seismic intensity of 7 were observed in Ishikawa Prefecture, there have been a series of earthquakes in and around the Noto region, and we need to be careful about shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 for about a week. In addition, the ground in some areas affected by the earthquake has become loose due to the earthquake and previous rain, so it is necessary to be careful about landslides.

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[Updated from time to time] There are not enough people to transport supplies and nothing has arrived in some areas (4th)

2024-01-04 18:50:00
As a result of the series of earthquakes, roads in the area have been blocked with mud, and some say that ``no supplies have reached the area.'' On the other hand, although relief supplies have arrived at city halls from outside the prefecture, there are some areas where they are unable to reach them due to a lack of manpower to transport them to local bases. We are updating the local situation today, the 4th, from time to time.

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Roads in the Noto region “Avoid unnecessary and non-urgent traffic” Priority given to disaster vehicles

2024-01-04 18:32:00
Roads in the Noto region, which was damaged by the earthquake, are in poor condition with large steps and even roads that are considered ``passable.'' Vehicles break down and traffic jams occur, making it difficult for disaster response and medical support vehicles to be used. There have also been instances where traffic has been disrupted. Police are asking people to refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent traffic in order to give priority to emergency vehicles.

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Ishikawa Nanao Thermal Power Plant: No prospects for recovery, but “power is secured for the time being”

2024-01-04 18:30:00
Hokuriku Electric Power Co. has announced that there is no prospect of restoration of its thermal power plant in Nanao City, which has been suspended due to the earthquake, due to severe damage. However, the company says it will be able to secure the electricity it needs for the time being by increasing the operating rates of other power plants.

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A three-dimensional map of the damage caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake released by University of Tokyo researchers

2024-01-04 18:24:00
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a map that shows the damage caused by tsunamis, landslides, etc. in three dimensions, and have started making it available on their website to help support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Earthquake-stricken areas: Concerns about crime taking advantage of disaster; National Police Agency warns of concerns

2024-01-04 18:23:00
Crimes that take advantage of disasters, such as theft and fraud, have been confirmed in areas affected by large-scale disasters in the past, so we need to be careful about the occurrence of such crimes in the future. According to the National Police Agency, they are still collecting information and have not been able to confirm the damage caused by crimes that took advantage of the disaster in the earthquake-affected areas, but there are concerns that this will occur in the future.

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[Traffic Impact 4th] More than 210 flights canceled at Haneda Airport, runway closed at Noto Airport

2024-01-04 18:14:00
Traffic continues to be affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the aircraft crash at Haneda Airport. We will provide updates on transportation in each region from time to time.

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Wajima Ishikawa Searching for people trapped under collapsed houses

2024-01-04 18:12:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where many buildings collapsed in the recent earthquake, a search operation was carried out for four days for people trapped under collapsed houses.

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8 people injured in fire at 12-story building in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo

2024-01-04 18:11:00
On the evening of the 4th, a fire broke out in a 12-story building in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and eight people were injured and are receiving treatment.

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Hospital in Himi City, Toyama has been without water supply since immediately after the earthquake, and artificial dialysis is also affected

2024-01-04 18:10:00
Hospitals in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture have been without water since immediately after the earthquake, greatly impacting local medical care.

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Ishikawa Wajima Fire around Asaichi Dori has been mostly extinguished

2024-01-04 18:00:00
Although the fire has largely been extinguished near Asaichi Street, a tourist attraction in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a large-scale fire broke out, residents can still be seen checking on burnt-out buildings and searching for important items. I was seen.

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“Concerned that evacuations will be prolonged, we will do everything possible to support the lives of disaster victims” Prime Minister

2024-01-04 17:56:00
Regarding the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida stated that there were many evacuees and there were concerns that the evacuation period would be prolonged, and expressed his intention to do everything possible to support the lives and livelihoods of the disaster victims. .

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Wajima Ishikawa Rescue operations for an elderly woman stranded in a collapsed house

2024-01-04 17:41:00
In Monzen-cho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a rescue operation was carried out for an elderly woman who was stranded in a collapsed house.

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[Medical and daily life support situation 4th] Recruitment of volunteers begins in Toyama Prefecture

2024-01-04 17:39:00
After an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, efforts to support the affected areas have begun. Doctors and nurses from the Disaster Medical Team "DMAT" arrived in the disaster-stricken areas from all over the country and began providing medical support to save as many lives as possible at affected hospitals and evacuation centers. We have summarized the actions of medical, nursing care, food assistance, financial institutions, major mobile phone companies, etc.

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[Updated from time to time] Self-Defense Force helicopters arrive in Suzu City, where areas in Ishikawa are isolated one after another

2024-01-04 17:37:00
Many areas in Ishikawa Prefecture have become isolated due to roads becoming impassable due to the earthquake. A local government official said, ``Currently, we are doing our best to accommodate the evacuated residents. It has become extremely difficult to provide support to isolated areas,'' and there are areas where the detailed situation is not yet known. .

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Beware of earthquake-related “fake posts” using the NHK logo on SNS

2024-01-04 17:29:00
On the old Twitter account X, there are fake posts that fraudulently use the NHK logo regarding the situation at Hokuriku Electric Power's Shiga Nuclear Power Plant, which was struck by an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. Please be careful as there is a risk of false or incorrect information being published pretending to be from a news organization.

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[Lifeline 4th] Water outage continues for approximately 110,000 homes in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures

2024-01-04 17:28:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, and the impact on lifelines including water outages and power outages continues on the 4th in various areas. We will keep you updated on the latest situation in each area on the 4th.

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Ishikawa Wajima 1st grade junior high school student dies in earthquake. Damaged while returning home from Toyama City

2024-01-04 17:27:00
Toyama City has announced that a first-year junior high school student from Toyama City, who was returning home to Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, was killed when a building collapsed due to the earthquake.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Corporate support expands

2024-01-04 17:08:00
In the wake of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, there is a growing movement by companies to support the disaster-stricken areas.

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Toyama Himi City begins accepting disaster waste such as broken furniture and tableware

2024-01-04 17:07:00
On the 4th, the 4th day after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, began accepting disaster waste such as broken furniture and tableware.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Firefighters dispatched from all over the country to Ishikawa for rescue and search

2024-01-04 17:06:00
Firefighters from all over the country have been dispatched to Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered significant damage from the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake, and are working to rescue and search mainly for collapsed houses.

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[Traffic Impact 4th] More than 210 flights canceled at Haneda Airport, runway closed at Noto Airport

2024-01-04 17:05:00
Traffic continues to be affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the aircraft crash at Haneda Airport. We will provide updates on transportation in each region from time to time.

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Earthquake early warnings may be delayed as seismographs installed in Suzu have not been able to be observed since the 2nd.

2024-01-04 17:04:00
It has been learned that the seismograph installed by the Japan Meteorological Agency in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has been unable to observe shaking since the 2nd due to the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake. If an earthquake occurs near Suzu City, the announcement of the Earthquake Early Warning may be delayed by up to 6 seconds because the shaking will be detected by other seismometers located far away.

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Beware of earthquake-related “fake posts” using the NHK logo on SNS

2024-01-04 16:58:00
On the old Twitter account X, there are fake posts that fraudulently use the NHK logo regarding the situation at Hokuriku Electric Power's Shiga Nuclear Power Plant, which was struck by an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. Please be careful as there is a risk of false or incorrect information being published pretending to be from a news organization.

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People staying in their cars for 3 days, some staying in parts of their damaged homes [4 days of evacuation]

2024-01-04 16:50:00
Those affected by the disaster continue to live in harsh conditions. Some people whose homes were severely damaged are living in the parts that are left or sleeping in their cars. This page summarizes the current state of evacuation life and precautions to prevent disaster-related deaths.

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[Lifeline 4th] Water outage continues for approximately 110,000 homes in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures

2024-01-04 16:48:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, and the impact on lifelines including water outages and power outages continues on the 4th in various areas. We will keep you updated on the latest situation in each area on the 4th.

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Power outage in Ishikawa Prefecture “Recovery is expected to take time in Wajima, Suzu, etc.”

2024-01-04 16:41:00
In response to the damage caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Minister Saito held a press conference on the 4th, stating that restoration work was underway with the support of electric power companies in various parts of Ishikawa Prefecture regarding power outages, and that roads in Wajima City, Suzu City, etc. It is predicted that the damage will be significant and recovery will take time.

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Ishikawa prefecture releases names of 79 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-01-04 16:38:00
Due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture released the names and ages of 79 people whose safety was unknown as of 2 p.m. on the 4th, based on the Basic Resident Register, and provided information widely. We are requesting you to provide.

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A big hit on the TSE, with stock prices dropping more than 700 yen at one point due to concerns about the impact of the earthquake

2024-01-04 16:33:00
A big New Year's event was held at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and this year's trading has begun. Concerns about the impact of the Noto Peninsula earthquake arose, and the Nikkei Stock Average at one point fell by more than 700 yen.

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Earthquake intensity 5+ Toyama Imizu city flooded with volunteer applications Temporarily suspended

2024-01-04 16:28:00
Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, which experienced an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5 or above, began recruiting volunteers on the 4th, but due to a flood of applications, they temporarily stopped accepting applications. We are still accepting requests from people who need volunteers.

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Toyama: "Hatachi no Gathering" ceremonies to be postponed in three heavily damaged cities

2024-01-04 16:26:00
Three cities in Toyama Prefecture, which were severely damaged by the earthquake, have decided to postpone the Hatachi no Gathering ceremonies that were scheduled to be held this month.

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Ishikawa: Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Shiga Town. No risk of tsunami (15:56)

2024-01-04 16:09:00
At around 3:56 pm on the 4th, there was an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.

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[Medical and daily life support situation 4th] Road damage affects DMAT activities

2024-01-04 16:08:00
After an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, efforts to support the affected areas have begun. Doctors and nurses from the Disaster Medical Team "DMAT" arrived in the disaster-stricken areas from all over the country and began providing medical support to save as many lives as possible at affected hospitals and evacuation centers. We have summarized the actions of medical, nursing care, food assistance, financial institutions, major mobile phone companies, etc.

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Ishikawa prefecture releases names of 80 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-01-04 16:04:00
Due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture released the names and ages of 80 people whose safety was unknown as of 2 p.m. on the 4th, based on the Basic Resident Register, and provided information widely. We are requesting you to provide.

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Ishikawa Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Suzu City. No worries about tsunami (15:46)

2024-01-04 16:02:00
At around 3:46 pm on the 4th, there was an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.

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Ishikawa Wajima Rescue efforts underway 72 hours after the Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-01-04 15:57:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the earthquake caused major damage, frantic rescue operations were carried out just 72 hours after the outbreak, when the survival rate is said to be greatly reduced, and rescued people were able to escape from collapsed houses. It was also confirmed that they were being carried out.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Corporate support expands

2024-01-04 15:55:00
In the wake of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, there is a growing movement by companies to support the disaster-stricken areas.

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A three-dimensional map of the damage caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake released by University of Tokyo researchers

2024-01-04 15:48:00
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a map that shows the damage caused by tsunamis, landslides, etc. in three dimensions, and have started making it available on their website to help support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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[Traffic Impact 4th] 190 flights canceled at Haneda Airport, runway closed at Noto Airport

2024-01-04 15:46:00
Traffic continues to be affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the aircraft crash at Haneda Airport. We will provide updates on transportation in each region from time to time.

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Water outages and power outages...Earthquake victims continue to live under harsh conditions in Toyama

2024-01-04 15:32:00
In Toyama Prefecture, people affected by the disaster continue to live in harsh conditions.

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Lake Biwa's water level drops, Shiga Prefecture sets up a "drought countermeasures headquarters" for the first time in about 18 years

2024-01-04 15:32:00
In response to the declining water level of Lake Biwa, Governor Mikazuki of Shiga Prefecture announced at a press conference on the 4th that a ``Drought Countermeasures Headquarters'' will be established for the first time in approximately 18 years, and once again urged prefectural residents to conserve water. I called.

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Take advantage of earthquake damage, beware of malicious business practices, high-priced Blue Sheet seller confirmed

2024-01-04 15:31:00
On the 4th, in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, a businessman trying to sell blue sheets at a high price by falsely claiming that he was commissioned by the government was visited, and police are warning against malicious business practices that take advantage of earthquake damage. I am calling on you to do so.

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Chairman of the Federation calls for the need for price pass-through in order to expand wage increases

2024-01-04 15:17:00
As prices continue to soar, the focus of this year's spring labor movement is whether we can create a sustainable flow of wage increases. In an interview with NHK, Rengo Chairman Yoshino expressed his intention to appeal for the need to pass on price increases in order to extend wage increases to local areas and small and medium-sized enterprises.

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[Video] Lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture (as of 14:00 on the 4th)

2024-01-04 15:05:00
This is a video that was broadcast on the news at 2pm on the 4th. [Video: 15 minutes 23 seconds] (Cannot be viewed on data broadcast)

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Ishikawa Wajima 1st grade junior high school student dies in earthquake. Damaged while returning home from Toyama City

2024-01-04 14:59:00
Toyama City announced that a first-year junior high school boy in the city was killed when his house collapsed due to the earthquake while he was returning home to his relatives in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The incident was revealed at a meeting of the city's disaster response headquarters held on the 4th after a relative reported it to the school. The city is not disclosing the person's name to protect their privacy.

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Taiwanese authorities call for donations from the private sector to provide support to areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-01-04 14:57:00
The Taiwanese authorities will send 60 million yen in aid to help with the reconstruction of the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on the 1st of this month, and will begin collecting aid from the private sector starting on the 5th.

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Earthquake Ishikawa Suzu Residents cooperated and some areas were relieved of isolation

2024-01-04 14:54:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, residents have worked together to make roads passable and relieve the isolation of some areas.

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[Updated from time to time] There are not enough people to transport supplies and nothing has arrived in some areas (4th)

2024-01-04 14:45:00
As a result of the series of earthquakes, roads in the area have been blocked with mud, and some say that ``no supplies have reached the area.'' On the other hand, although relief supplies have arrived at city halls from outside the prefecture, there are some areas where they are unable to reach them due to a lack of manpower to transport them to local bases. We are updating the local situation today, the 4th, from time to time.

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[Updated from time to time] Self-Defense Force helicopters arrive in Suzu City, where areas in Ishikawa are isolated one after another

2024-01-04 14:39:00
Many areas in Ishikawa Prefecture have become isolated due to roads becoming impassable due to the earthquake. A local government official said, ``Currently, we are doing our best to accommodate the evacuated residents. It has become extremely difficult to provide support to isolated areas,'' and there are areas where the detailed situation is not yet known. .

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Ishikawa: “Hygiene concerns” such as water outages and power outages at approximately 120 elderly care facilities

2024-01-04 14:31:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 10 a.m. on the 4th, damage such as water outages and power outages had been confirmed at around 120 elderly facilities in the prefecture, including special nursing homes and group homes.

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Ishikawa Suzu Police continue to confirm the safety of residents in tsunami-hit areas

2024-01-04 14:29:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, police are going around areas affected by the tsunami to confirm the safety of residents.

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[Video] Health risks of evacuation life: Experts explain how to prevent related deaths

2024-01-04 14:11:00
In past disasters, there have been a number of ``disaster-related deaths'' in which people who survived an earthquake or tsunami, etc. died due to deterioration of their physical condition after living in an evacuation area. We asked Professor Masahiro Nemoto of the Japanese Red Cross Hokkaido College of Nursing what measures should be taken. [Video 7 minutes 10 seconds] *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting

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[Medical and daily life support situation 4th] Road damage affects DMAT activities

2024-01-04 14:09:00
After an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, efforts to support the affected areas have begun. Doctors and nurses from the Disaster Medical Team "DMAT" arrived in the disaster-stricken areas from all over the country and began providing medical support to save as many lives as possible at affected hospitals and evacuation centers. We have summarized the actions of medical, nursing care, food assistance, financial institutions, major mobile phone companies, etc.

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Japan Coast Guard: “Information of one person missing after being swept away by the tsunami near Suzu City fishing port”

2024-01-04 14:08:00
At a meeting of the Ishikawa Prefecture Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters, the Japan Coast Guard said, ``We have received information that one person is missing after being washed away by the tsunami near the Ukai fishing port west of Iida Bay in Suzu City, so we have sent a patrol boat to the area.'' We are sending them to search.'' The Ninth Regional Coast Guard Headquarters is currently searching the surrounding waters with one patrol boat and one aircraft.

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Governor of Ishikawa Prefecture: “Strengthen the system before 72 hours, prioritize rescue operations”

2024-01-04 14:07:00
A meeting of the Ishikawa Prefecture Disaster Control Headquarters was held, and Governor Hase called on the organization to be strengthened and give top priority to rescue operations as the 72-hour mark from the onset of the disaster is said to be significantly lower. Ta.

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Toyama Imizu City's Shinminato fishing port postpones first auction due to earthquake

2024-01-04 14:04:00
At Shinminato Fishing Port in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5 or higher was observed during the earthquake, the first auction of the new year, scheduled for the 4th, was postponed due to ice machines becoming unusable and the grounds becoming liquefied. and is undergoing restoration work.

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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirms policy to continue providing food support to earthquake-affected areas

2024-01-04 14:03:00
In response to the damage caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a task force meeting on the morning of the 4th, attended by Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sakamoto and other executives, and confirmed its policy to continue providing food support to the affected areas.

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Chairman of the Federation calls for the need for price pass-through in order to expand wage increases

2024-01-04 13:53:00
As prices continue to soar, the focus of this year's spring labor movement is whether we can create a sustainable flow of wage increases. In an interview with NHK, Rengo Chairman Yoshino expressed his intention to appeal for the need to pass on price increases in order to extend wage increases to local areas and small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Niigata Joetsu Sake brewing companies are busy cleaning up broken sake bottles

2024-01-04 13:51:00
Work began on the 4th, but at a sake brewing company in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, workers were busy cleaning up sake bottles that had broken due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake and checking equipment.

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[Damage situation 4th] 81 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, rescue efforts difficult despite nearly 72 hours

2024-01-04 13:47:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture and other sources, a total of 81 deaths have been confirmed in the prefecture so far on the 4th. In addition, many collapsed houses have been confirmed in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town, and the overall situation has not been confirmed, so each local government is rushing to understand the damage situation. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.

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[Lifeline 4th] Water outage continues for approximately 110,000 homes in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures

2024-01-04 13:43:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, and the impact on lifelines including water outages and power outages continues on the 4th in various areas. We will keep you updated on the latest situation in each area on the 4th.

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Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito gives instructions to speed up road restoration 72 hours before earthquake

2024-01-04 13:38:00
In response to this earthquake, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a meeting of its task force on the morning of the 4th. Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito ordered the urgent restoration of roads needed to rescue victims, ahead of the 72-hour anniversary of the outbreak, when the survival rate is said to be significantly lower on the evening of the 4th.

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Kitakyushu Kokura Kita Ward Restaurant fire burns 35 stores, approximately 2,900 square meters

2024-01-04 13:21:00
The fire that broke out on the afternoon of the 3rd near Torimachi Shokudo-gai, where many restaurants are located in the center of Kitakyushu City, was mostly extinguished around 4 a.m. on the 4th, approximately 13 hours after the outbreak. 35 stores and approximately 2,900 square meters were burned. So far, there are no reports of injuries.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: “Prime Minister instructs all efforts for rescue efforts and urgent resolution of transportation issues”

2024-01-04 13:12:00
At the government's response headquarters in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida said that as the 72-hour period during which the survival rate is said to drop sharply approaches on the evening of the 4th, we will do our best to provide relief and ensure the smooth delivery of supplies to the victims. Therefore, the government ordered urgent efforts to resolve transportation issues such as road restoration.

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A person in charge of isolated areas in Ishikawa says, ``Support is extremely difficult.''

2024-01-04 13:12:00
Many areas in Ishikawa Prefecture have become isolated due to roads becoming impassable due to the earthquake. A local government official said, ``Currently, we are doing our best to accommodate the evacuated residents. It has become extremely difficult to provide support to isolated areas,'' and there are areas where the detailed situation is not yet known. .

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[Traffic Impact: 4th] Noto Airport runway remains closed

2024-01-04 13:11:00
Traffic continues to be affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the aircraft crash at Haneda Airport. We will provide updates on transportation in each region from time to time.

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Toyama Prefectural Police warns against burglaries taking advantage of the earthquake's confusion, and makes sure to keep doors locked

2024-01-04 12:57:00
The Toyama Prefectural Police Headquarters has strengthened patrols to guard against burglaries taking advantage of the chaos caused by the earthquake, and is urging people to thoroughly lock their doors when going out.

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Kitakyushu Kokura Kita Ward Restaurant fire burns 35 stores, approximately 2,900 square meters

2024-01-04 12:55:00
The fire that broke out on the afternoon of the 3rd near Torimachi Shokudo-gai, where many restaurants are located in the center of Kitakyushu City, was mostly extinguished around 4 a.m. on the 4th, approximately 13 hours after the outbreak. 35 stores and approximately 2,900 square meters were burned. So far, there are no reports of injuries.

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Deliver gasoline...some people are sleeping in their cars without starting the engine [Evacuation status: 4 days]

2024-01-04 12:53:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, some people have been sleeping in their cars since three days ago when a tremor with an intensity of 6 or above was observed, and some people are asking for help, saying, ``We don't have enough gasoline, so please send it to us.''

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[Lifeline 4th] Water outage continues for approximately 110,000 homes in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures

2024-01-04 12:46:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, and the impact on lifelines including water outages and power outages continues on the 4th in various areas. We will keep you updated on the latest situation in each area on the 4th.

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Air traffic controller: JAL aircraft “redoed landing” No communication record; Japan Coast Guard aircraft did not notice

2024-01-04 12:46:00
In the fiery collision between a Japan Airlines passenger plane and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft that occurred at Haneda Airport, it has been revealed that the communication records between the air traffic controllers and Japan Airlines did not include any information regarding redoing the landing. It is possible that both the air traffic controller and the Japan Airlines pilot were unaware of the Japan Coast Guard aircraft on the runway, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the situation in detail.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry: ``Prioritize restoring electricity and securing gasoline in disaster-stricken areas''

2024-01-04 12:32:00
On the morning of the 4th, a meeting of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's task force was held, and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito stated that priority would be given to restoring electricity and securing gasoline in the disaster-stricken areas.

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Earthquake Toyama Himi Self-Defense Forces will enter the soup kitchen tomorrow

2024-01-04 12:26:00
The Self-Defense Forces will be entering Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, from the 5th to run a soup kitchen.

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Niigata: Employees work to clean up liquefaction damage at an electronic parts manufacturer's factory

2024-01-04 12:07:00
In Nishi Ward, Niigata City, where liquefaction phenomena have been occurring one after another due to earthquakes, an electronic parts manufacturer's factory was also damaged by mud and sand, and employees were engaged in cleaning work on the 4th.

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Rain in earthquake-stricken areas; be careful of landslides Japan Meteorological Agency

2024-01-04 12:06:00
After the recent Noto Peninsula Earthquake, in which tremors with a seismic intensity of 7 were observed in Ishikawa Prefecture, there have been a series of earthquakes in and around the Noto region, and we need to be careful about shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 for about a week. In addition, the ground in some of the affected areas has become loose due to the earthquake and previous rain, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful as even a small amount of rain can cause landslides.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: “Prime Minister instructs all efforts for rescue efforts and urgent resolution of transportation issues”

2024-01-04 12:04:00
At the government's response headquarters in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida said that as the 72-hour period during which the survival rate is said to drop sharply approaches on the evening of the 4th, we will do our best to provide relief and ensure the smooth delivery of supplies to the victims. Therefore, the government ordered urgent efforts to resolve transportation issues such as road restoration.

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Ishikawa Wajima Earthquake-damaged supermarket resumes business with temporary sales floor

2024-01-04 12:03:00
A damaged supermarket in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered severe damage from the earthquake, resumed operations at a temporary store on the 4th, and many citizens are visiting in search of food and other items.

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Kitakyushu Kokura Kita Ward Restaurant fire burns 35 stores, approximately 2,900 square meters

2024-01-04 12:02:00
The fire that broke out on the afternoon of the 3rd near Torimachi Shokudo-gai, where many restaurants are located in the center of Kitakyushu City, was mostly extinguished around 4 a.m. on the 4th, approximately 13 hours after the outbreak. 35 stores and approximately 2,900 square meters were burned. So far, there are no reports of injuries.

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Ishikawa prefecture releases names of 51 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-01-04 12:00:00
Due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, the prefecture has released the names and ages of 51 people whose safety is currently unknown based on the Basic Resident Register and is requesting that information be widely provided.

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[Damage status: 4th] 78 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, 1 person missing due to tsunami?

2024-01-04 11:55:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture and other sources, as of the 4th, a total of 78 people in Ishikawa Prefecture have been confirmed dead due to this earthquake. In addition, many collapsed houses have been confirmed in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town, and the overall situation has not been confirmed, so each local government is rushing to understand the damage situation. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.

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Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line resume operation on all lines

2024-01-04 11:52:00
According to Tokyu Corporation, operations on the Tokyu Toyoko Line had been suspended for the entire train at Shibuya Station in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, to ensure safety, but operations resumed at 11:30 a.m. In addition, according to Tokyo Metro, the Fukutoshin Line has resumed operation on all lines.

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Japan Coast Guard captain: ``Fire suddenly started from the back of the aircraft'' Haneda Airport accident

2024-01-04 11:35:00
In an interview with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, the Japan Coast Guard captain said, ``Suddenly, from behind the aircraft, Interviews with investigators revealed that his explanation was that there was a fire.

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Earthquake Intermittent rain in disaster-stricken areas of Toyama and Takaoka; concerns about impact on recovery efforts

2024-01-04 11:28:00
It has been four days since an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 5+ was observed in Toyama Prefecture. Rain has been falling intermittently in the affected area, and there are concerns that it will affect recovery efforts.

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Earthquake Ishikawa Wajima People who have been staying in their cars for 3 days are “running out of gas”

2024-01-04 11:23:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, some people have been sleeping in their cars since three days ago when a tremor with an intensity of 6 or above was observed, and some people are asking for help, saying, ``We don't have enough gasoline, so please send it to us.''

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Nanao Ishikawa Relief supplies arriving from outside the prefecture There is a shortage of manpower to transport them to various bases

2024-01-04 11:23:00
In Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, relief supplies are arriving at the city hall from outside the prefecture, but there is a shortage of manpower to transport them to various bases.

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Ishikawa prefecture releases names of 25 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-01-04 11:18:00
Due to the earthquake that had its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture has released the names and ages of 25 people whose safety is currently unknown, based on the Basic Resident Register, and is asking for information from a wide range of people. Masu.

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JR Yamanote Line stabbing incident: Suspect says he wanted to kill someone

2024-01-04 11:16:00
On the night of the 3rd, a suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in an incident in which a passenger was slashed with a knife and four people injured in a train on the JR Yamanote Line, saying, ``I wanted to kill someone.'' Interviews with investigators revealed that he had made such statements. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that he attacked passengers he did not know one after another and is investigating the details of the incident.

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Running out of food, not enough blankets...Lack of relief supplies [Evacuation status: 3 days]

2024-01-04 11:12:00
``Food will run out tomorrow'' ``We don't have enough blankets'' Due to the series of earthquakes, 355 evacuation shelters had been opened in Ishikawa Prefecture as of 3pm on the 3rd, with a total of over 33,000 people. are evacuating. Evacuation centers across the country are experiencing a shortage of food and supplies, so calls for assistance have been pouring in. We will keep you informed of the evacuation situation.

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Japan Coast Guard: “Information of one person missing after being swept away by the tsunami near Suzu City fishing port”

2024-01-04 11:10:00
At a meeting of the Ishikawa Prefecture Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters, the Japan Coast Guard said, ``We have received information that one person is missing after being washed away by the tsunami near the Ukai fishing port west of Iida Bay in Suzu City, so we have sent a patrol boat to the area.'' We are sending them to search.''

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[Lifeline 4th] Water outages continue for more than 110,000 homes in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures

2024-01-04 11:04:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, and the impact on lifelines including water outages and power outages continues on the 4th in various areas. We will keep you updated on the latest situation in each area on the 4th.

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[Medical and daily life support situation 4th] Road damage affects DMAT activities

2024-01-04 10:25:00
After an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, efforts to support the affected areas have begun. Doctors and nurses from the Disaster Medical Team "DMAT" arrived in the disaster-stricken areas from all over the country and began providing medical support to save as many lives as possible at affected hospitals and evacuation centers. We have summarized the actions of medical, nursing care, food assistance, financial institutions, major mobile phone companies, etc.

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[Earthquake damage situation 4th] 78 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, many houses collapsed

2024-01-04 10:24:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture and other sources, as of the 4th, a total of 78 people in Ishikawa Prefecture have been confirmed dead due to this earthquake. In addition, many collapsed houses have been confirmed in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town, and the overall situation has not been confirmed, so each local government is rushing to understand the damage situation. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.

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Rain in earthquake-stricken areas; be careful of landslides Japan Meteorological Agency

2024-01-04 10:22:00
After the recent Noto Peninsula Earthquake, in which tremors with a seismic intensity of 7 were observed in Ishikawa Prefecture, there have been a series of earthquakes in and around the Noto region, and we need to be careful about shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 for about a week. In addition, the ground in some of the affected areas has become loose due to the earthquake and previous rain, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful as even a small amount of rain can cause landslides.

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Ishikawa prefecture releases names of 25 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-01-04 09:55:00
Due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture has released the names and ages of 25 people whose safety is currently unknown, based on the Basic Resident Register, and is requesting that information be widely provided. .

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[Earthquake traffic impact 4th] Noto Airport runway remains closed

2024-01-04 09:11:00
Traffic continues to be affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the aircraft crash at Haneda Airport. We will provide updates on transportation in each region from time to time.

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JR Utsunomiya Line Tokyo-Utsunomiya operation resumes

2024-01-04 09:01:00
Operation was suspended due to a fatal accident.The JR Utsunomiya Line's up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station, and the Shonan-Shinjuku Line's up and down lines between Shinjuku Station and Utsunomiya Station, which connect directly to the Utsunomiya Line, were operated at 8 a.m. Operation resumed at 1:47 p.m.

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[Earthquake traffic impact 4th] Noto Airport runway remains closed

2024-01-04 08:04:00
Traffic continues to be affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the aircraft crash at Haneda Airport. We will provide updates on transportation in each region from time to time.

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[Lifeline 4th] Water outages continue for more than 110,000 homes in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures

2024-01-04 07:59:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, and the impact on lifelines including water outages and power outages continues on the 4th in various areas. We will keep you updated on the latest situation in each area on the 4th.

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JR Utsunomiya Line: Operation suspended between Tokyo and Utsunomiya, impact of fatal accident

2024-01-04 07:53:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line has suspended service on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station from after 7:20 a.m. due to an accident that occurred between Hasuda Station and Shiraoka Station in Saitama Prefecture. Due to this, the Shonan-Shinjuku Line, which connects directly to the Utsunomiya Line, has also been suspended between Shinjuku and Utsunomiya stations.

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[Earthquake traffic impact 4th] Noto Airport runway remains closed

2024-01-04 07:16:00
Traffic continues to be affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the aircraft crash at Haneda Airport. We will provide updates on transportation in each region from time to time.

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Rain in earthquake-stricken areas, warning of landslides Japan Meteorological Agency

2024-01-04 06:33:00
After the recent Noto Peninsula Earthquake, in which tremors with a seismic intensity of 7 were observed in Ishikawa Prefecture, there have been a series of earthquakes in and around the Noto region, and we need to be careful about shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 for about a week. In addition, it is raining in some areas, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution as even a small amount of rain could cause landslides.

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[Lifeline 4th] Water outages continue for more than 110,000 homes in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures

2024-01-04 06:21:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, and the impact on lifelines including water outages and power outages continues on the 4th in various areas. We will keep you updated on the latest situation in each area on the 4th.

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JAL pilot: Coast Guard aircraft ``couldn't be seen'' Haneda Airport accident

2024-01-04 06:16:00
In an accident in which a Japan Airlines passenger plane and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft collided on the runway at Haneda Airport and burst into flames, killing five coast guard officers, the pilot of the Japan Airlines said in an interview with the company that there was a collision on the runway. During the flight, it was learned that he was saying that he "could not see" the Japan Coast Guard aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the detailed circumstances of the accident. Japan Airlines also revealed details about the 18 minutes from the time the plane landed until all 379 passengers and crew were evacuated from the aircraft.

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[Earthquake damage situation 4th] 73 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, many houses collapsed

2024-01-04 05:29:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture and other sources, as of the 3rd, a total of 73 people in Ishikawa Prefecture have been confirmed dead due to this earthquake. In addition, many collapsed houses have been confirmed in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town, and the overall situation has not been confirmed, so each local government is rushing to understand the damage situation. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.

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Fire in restaurant area in Kokura Kita Ward, Kitakyushu extinguished after about 13 hours, no injuries reported

2024-01-04 05:23:00
The fire that broke out on the afternoon of the 3rd in Kitakyushu City near JR Kokura Station near Torimachi Shokudo-gai, where there are many restaurants, was almost extinguished around 4 a.m. on the 4th, about 13 hours after it broke out. According to police, there are no reports of injuries so far.

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Prime Minister Kishida plans to put all his efforts into life-saving and rescue operations, understanding needs and providing support

2024-01-04 05:11:00
Prime Minister Kishida plans to devote all efforts to lifesaving and rescue operations, taking into account that the evening of the 4th marks the 72nd hour since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, when survival rates are said to drop sharply. Additionally, the Self-Defense Forces will do their best to support disaster victims by assessing the need for relief supplies at each evacuation center.

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[Medical and daily life support situation 4th] Road damage affects DMAT activities

2024-01-04 04:17:00
After an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, efforts to support the affected areas have begun. Doctors and nurses from the Disaster Medical Team "DMAT" arrived in the disaster-stricken areas from all over the country and began providing medical support to save as many lives as possible at affected hospitals and evacuation centers. We have summarized the actions of medical, nursing care, food assistance, financial institutions, major mobile phone companies, etc.

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Woman arrested after slashing on JR Yamanote Line while running, injuring 4 people Metropolitan Police Department

2024-01-04 01:29:00
On the night of the 3rd, a woman slashed passengers with a knife on a JR Yamanote Line train in Tokyo, injuring four men, and three of them were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The train made an emergency stop at Akihabara Station, and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested the suspect, a woman in her 20s, on the spot on suspicion of attempted murder and is investigating the details of the incident.

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JR Yamanote Line outer loop resumes operation

2024-01-04 00:49:00
JR Yamanote Line service was suspended on the outer lines, but operations resumed at 12:16 a.m.

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Ishikawa: Earthquake intensity 4 in Wajima City and Suzu City, no fear of tsunami (0:36)

2024-01-04 00:47:00
At around 12:36 a.m., there was an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture with a seismic intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.

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Ishikawa prefecture releases names of 15 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-01-04 00:33:00
The earthquake was centered in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and for the first time the prefecture has collected the names and ages of 15 people who are thought to have lived in Wajima City and Anamizu Town, but whose safety is still unknown, based on the Basic Resident Register. It has been announced. We are asking for information from a wide range of people, as this may include people who have moved or are unable to be contacted.

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[Earthquake damage situation 3rd] 73 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, many houses collapsed

2024-01-04 00:00:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture and other sources, as of 6 p.m. on the 3rd, a total of 73 people in Ishikawa Prefecture had been confirmed dead due to the earthquake. In addition, many collapsed houses have been confirmed in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town, and the overall situation has not been confirmed, so each local government is rushing to understand the damage situation. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.

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