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47 people made a mistake in the test time on the first day of the common university entrance test and are subject to retaking the test

2024-01-13 22:31:00
The ``university entrance common test,'' for which 490,000 people nationwide have applied, began on the 13th, and the first day of the exam schedule has been completed. At a venue in Osaka Prefecture, there was an error that shortened the test time by about 15 seconds, resulting in 47 people having to retake the test.

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Katsuhiko Nishijima, head of defense team for Iwao Hakamada's retrial, dies at age 82

2024-01-13 22:28:00
Katsuhiko Nishijima, a lawyer who has been involved in the defense of numerous false accusations, is the head of the legal team for Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death in the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture and is undergoing a retrial. passed away on January 7th. He was 82 years old.

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[Lifeline 13th] Water supply and bathing support when and where detailed information

2024-01-13 22:23:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, which continues to cause water outages. We will keep you updated on the latest status of water supply and bathing support.

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47 people made a mistake in the test time on the first day of the common university entrance test and are subject to retaking the test

2024-01-13 22:05:00
The ``university entrance common test,'' for which 490,000 people nationwide have applied, began on the 13th, and the first day of the test has been completed. At a venue in Osaka Prefecture, there was an error that shortened the test time by about 15 seconds, resulting in 47 people having to retake the test.

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Hit-and-run incident in Yokohama: 49-year-old man in critical condition while crossing pedestrian crossing

2024-01-13 22:03:00
On the evening of the 13th, a 49-year-old man was walking on a crosswalk at an intersection in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City, when he was hit by a car and was found unconscious. Police are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run, as the car that hit it drove away.

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At least 793 people in isolation "walking for an hour to get food" in Ishikawa [13th]

2024-01-13 21:56:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2:00 p.m. on the 13th, 793 people in at least 15 areas of Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town remained stranded, with roads becoming impassable.

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Accommodation experience training at an evacuation center for pregnant women and families with babies Izumiotsu, Osaka

2024-01-13 21:38:00
Ahead of the 29th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake on the 17th of this month, Izumiotsu City in Osaka held a training exercise for pregnant women and families with babies to experience staying overnight at an evacuation center.

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47 people made a mistake in the test time on the first day of the common university entrance test and are subject to retaking the test

2024-01-13 21:17:00
The ``university entrance common test,'' for which 490,000 people nationwide have applied, began on the 13th, and the first day of the test has been completed. At a venue in Osaka Prefecture, there was an error that shortened the test time by about 15 seconds, resulting in 47 people having to retake the test.

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Taxi with passengers arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run; man dies in Tokyo

2024-01-13 21:08:00
In the early hours of the 13th, a 77-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run after allegedly hitting and killing a man in his 40s with a taxi on Meiji-dori Street in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, and then fleeing the scene. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, as he was carrying a passenger at the time and admitted to the charges, saying, ``There is no doubt that he ran away.''

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Forest fire on Etajima, Hiroshima; 13 people from 9 households evacuated; no injuries

2024-01-13 21:02:00
On the morning of the 13th, a forest fire broke out in Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and efforts are underway to extinguish the fire, but the fire has not been extinguished as of 8:30 p.m., 10 hours later. According to the fire department, no one has been injured so far, but 13 people from nine households have been evacuated.

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[Explanatory video] What are the precautions for high blood pressure while living in an evacuation zone?

2024-01-13 20:54:00
As the evacuation period continues for a long time in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake on the 1st of this month, health management has become important to protect the lives that were saved. We asked Professor Nanaomi Kario of Jichi Medical University, who specializes in cardiovascular medicine, about the risks and countermeasures for high blood pressure, which can lead to serious diseases. This is the content that was broadcast on "NHK News" at noon on January 13th. *The video is 6 minutes and 40 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.

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Ishikawa Prefectural Board of Education to set up telephone consultation service from 15th for children and parents

2024-01-13 20:29:00
The Ishikawa Prefectural Board of Education announced that it will set up a telephone consultation service starting on the 15th to support children who suffered mental shock from the earthquake and their parents who are worried about their future plans and school supplies.

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“When will we be able to go home?” At that time, everyone was evacuated by helicopter from the isolated village.

2024-01-13 20:11:00
``I left the area feeling anxious about what would happen next.'' The area of ​​Fukami-cho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, remained isolated, and all residents were rescued by helicopter and left the village. A 61-year-old man who evacuated told us about his isolated life as an evacuee and the detailed circumstances surrounding the decision to evacuate the entire area.

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Ishikawa Wajima Mass evacuation of junior high school students who wish to do so 250 people have agreed by the 12th

2024-01-13 19:46:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the earthquake, plans to evacuate all junior high school students in the city who wish to do so in groups to other facilities within the prefecture. Wajima City announced that as of the 12th, 250 students, more than 60% of the total, had agreed to a mass evacuation. If you evacuate, you will be temporarily separated from your familiar town and family, and families with junior high school students have expressed various concerns.

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Kanazawa "1.5th evacuation center" newly opened to temporarily accept elderly people etc.

2024-01-13 19:42:00
As the evacuation period due to the earthquake continues to prolong, a new ``1.5 evacuation center'' was opened in Kanazawa City on the 13th to temporarily accept elderly people and others affected by the earthquake.

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[Traffic impact 13th] Road, railway, aviation

2024-01-13 19:29:00
This is the impact of earthquakes on transportation and roads. (As of 5:30pm on the 13th)

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Ishikawa Noto Town A woman in her 90s died after choking on food at an evacuation center

2024-01-13 19:18:00
A woman in her 90s who had taken shelter in an evacuation center in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture due to the recent earthquake choked on food on the 11th and later died. According to the town, it is suspected that the death was related to the disaster, and a male relative told NHK on the 13th, ``The unusual food and environment at the evacuation center may have played a role.This is unfortunate.'' He said.

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Ishikawa Noto Town 86-year-old man at evacuation center deteriorated and was transported to hospital, possibly disaster-related death

2024-01-13 19:15:00
It was learned that an 86-year-old man living at an evacuation center in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, became ill on the 9th of this month and was taken to a hospital, where he later died. According to his family, he had a chronic heart and lung disease and was unable to keep himself warm at the evacuation center and had trouble sleeping, so the town suspects his death was disaster-related. .

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake also damages the nationally important cultural property ``Koji Kunitachi Residence'' in Wajima

2024-01-13 19:13:00
This earthquake also caused damage to the National Important Cultural Property, the Joji Kunitachi Residence, located in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

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[Broadcast simultaneous] Lifeline information from NHK Kanazawa 10:05-10:55

2024-01-13 19:12:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.

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Strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow from the night of the 14th in the disaster-stricken areas and northern and eastern Japan.

2024-01-13 18:51:00
Snow and rain continue to fall in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 7. The severe cold continues, and the lowest temperature in the Noto region on the morning of the 14th is expected to be below freezing, so please be careful of hypothermia. In addition, from the night of the 14th, extremely strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow in the disaster-stricken areas and from northern to eastern Japan, so please be on guard against the impact of blizzards and snowdrifts on traffic.

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Ministry of Defense dispatches large ferry for disaster victims to use from 14th Nanao Ishikawa

2024-01-13 18:42:00
The Ministry of Defense has dispatched a large ferry to the port of Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where people can take a bath and stay overnight, and disaster victims will be able to use it from the 14th.

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Nara Shimokitayama Village Landslide on national highway; death confirmed as 75-year-old man

2024-01-13 18:30:00
In December, a landslide occurred on a national highway in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture, and what appeared to be human bones was found inside a burnt and badly damaged car.As a result of police efforts to identify the person, it was discovered that the person had died. The person was identified as a 75-year-old man living in Hashimoto City, Wakayama Prefecture.

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"First snow" observed in central Tokyo 10 days later than normal

2024-01-13 18:15:00
The Tokyo Regional Meteorological Observatory announced at around 5:20 pm on the 13th that the first snow had been observed in central Tokyo. The first snow in central Tokyo will be 10 days later than normal and 11 days earlier than last season.

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[Damage status: 13th] 220 people dead and 26 people whose safety is unknown in Ishikawa Prefecture (2:00 p.m.)

2024-01-13 18:07:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on the 13th, a total of 220 people have been confirmed dead within the prefecture. In addition, we have published the names and ages of 26 people whose safety is unknown, and are requesting that information be widely provided. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.

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At least 793 people in isolation "walking for an hour to get food" in Ishikawa [13th]

2024-01-13 17:55:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2:00 p.m. on the 13th, 793 people in at least 15 areas of Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town remained stranded, with roads becoming impassable.

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[Traffic impact 13th] Road, railway, aviation

2024-01-13 17:42:00
This is the impact of earthquakes on transportation and roads. (As of 4pm on the 13th)

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Ishikawa Shiga Town Water outage in almost the entire area; staff dispatched from various places to carry out restoration work

2024-01-13 17:33:00
In Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a magnitude 7 earthquake was observed, water is still cut off in almost the entire area, and the town is working on restoration work by dispatching officials from local governments.

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Forest fire on Etajima, Hiroshima, no injuries

2024-01-13 17:31:00
On the morning of the 13th, a forest fire broke out in Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and efforts are underway to extinguish the fire, but the fire has not been extinguished as of the evening. So far, no one has been injured, but 13 people from nine households have been evacuated.

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Chiba: Chief arrested in bribery case related to public works bidding admits charges

2024-01-13 17:00:00
In a bribery case involving bidding for public works ordered by a road office in Chiba Prefecture, the office director who was arrested admitted to the charges during investigation and made a statement to the effect that he had ``divulged part of the construction details.'' It was learned through interviews with investigators.

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[Damage status: 13th] 220 people dead and 26 people whose safety is unknown in Ishikawa Prefecture (2:00 p.m.)

2024-01-13 16:46:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on the 13th, a total of 220 people have been confirmed dead within the prefecture. In addition, we have published the names and ages of 26 people whose safety is unknown, and are requesting that information be widely provided. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.

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[Explanatory video] What are the precautions for high blood pressure while living in an evacuation zone?

2024-01-13 16:39:00
Many people may be living in evacuation centers for a long time, but it is important to manage their health in order to protect the lives that have been saved. We asked Professor Nanaomi Kario of Jichi Medical University about high blood pressure, especially during disasters. This is the content that was broadcast on "NHK News" at noon on January 13th. *The video is 6 minutes and 40 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.

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[Damage status: 13th] 220 people dead and 26 people whose safety is unknown in Ishikawa Prefecture (2:00 p.m.)

2024-01-13 16:02:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on the 13th, a total of 220 people have been confirmed dead within the prefecture. In addition, we have published the names and ages of 26 people whose safety is unknown, and are requesting that information be widely provided. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.

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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Teshikaga Town, Hokkaido, no worries about tsunami

2024-01-13 15:59:00
There was an earthquake at around 3:56 pm on January 13th. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. The epicenter was in the northern Kushiro region of Hokkaido, with a depth of 10km and an estimated magnitude of 3.9. The seismic intensity for each municipality is as follows. Seismic intensity 4 Teshikaga Town, Hokkaido

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Ishikawa Prefecture releases names of 26 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (2:00 p.m. on the 13th)

2024-01-13 15:56:00
Due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, the prefecture has announced the names and ages of 26 people whose safety is unknown as of 2 p.m. on the 13th, and is asking for information from the public.

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Ishikawa Prefecture Evacuation Center Information Management System Aggregates and operates information from the Self-Defense Forces, etc.

2024-01-13 15:55:00
In order to more accurately understand the evacuation status of disaster victims and the supplies they need, Ishikawa Prefecture has added a new system to the system in which the prefecture has been managing information on evacuation centers, with information provided by the Self-Defense Forces and others working in the field. We have begun collecting and operating information on isolated villages, etc.

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Shizuoka Prefecture Pharmacists Association dispatches special vehicle with pharmacy functions to Ishikawa Prefecture

2024-01-13 15:07:00
As health management for victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake has become an issue, the Shizuoka Prefecture Pharmacists Association dispatched a special vehicle equipped with pharmacy functions to Ishikawa Prefecture on the 13th.

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US soldier sentenced to prison in Japan paroled after transfer to US US media

2024-01-13 14:57:00
In 2021, American media reported that an American military captain who caused an accident that killed two people in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, was sentenced to prison in Japan, and then transferred to the United States has been released on parole. .

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[Video] Toyama/Niigata lifeline information (14:00 on the 13th)

2024-01-13 14:48:00
We will provide you with lifeline information and local information in Toyama and Niigata prefectures. It was broadcast on the news at 2pm on the 13th. (Cannot be viewed on data broadcast)

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[Damage status: 13th] 215 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, safety of 26 unknown (as of 9:00 a.m.)

2024-01-13 14:24:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 9 a.m. on the 13th, a total of 215 people have been confirmed dead within the prefecture. In addition, we have published the names and ages of 26 people whose safety is unknown, and are requesting that information be widely provided. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.

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Governor Hase Ishikawa: ``We will now send all applicants to secondary evacuation centers'' by the end of this month

2024-01-13 14:19:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture has announced that he hopes to have a plan for secondary evacuation from the disaster-stricken areas of Wajima and Suzu cities by the end of this month, targeting the elderly and all those who wish to do so. .

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Shiga nuclear power plant repair work completed on broken equipment, ready for power transmission Hokuriku Electric Power

2024-01-13 14:11:00
On the morning of the 13th, Hokuriku Electric Power Co., Ltd., at the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, cut power to one of the two transmission lines that receive electricity from outside in order to repair equipment that broke down due to the earthquake. The company announced that it had completed the work and was back in a state where power could be transmitted just before noon.

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University entrance common test begins: Candidates from disaster-stricken areas say they were anxious

2024-01-13 13:48:00
The common university entrance test began on the 13th, and students are also taking the test in Niigata and Ishikawa prefectures, both of which were affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

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[Lifeline 13th] Water supply and bathing support when and where detailed information

2024-01-13 12:59:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, which continues to cause water outages. We will keep you updated on the latest status of water supply and bathing support.

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Ishikawa Prefecture releases names of 26 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (9:00 on the 13th)

2024-01-13 12:42:00
The earthquake was centered in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the prefecture has announced the names and ages of 26 people whose safety is unknown as of 9 a.m. on the 13th, and is asking for information from the public.

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University entrance common test begins, special measures implemented for examinees from disaster-stricken areas

2024-01-13 12:30:00
The ``university entrance common test,'' for which 490,000 people nationwide have applied, began on the 13th. Candidates who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and are unable to take the main exam will be subject to special measures such as being subject to a make-up exam.

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[Lifeline 13th] Water supply and bathing support when and where detailed information

2024-01-13 12:08:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, which continues to cause water outages. We will keep you updated on the latest status of water supply and bathing support.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Snow and rain in affected areas; snow expected in Kanto region from afternoon

2024-01-13 12:00:00
Snow and rain are falling in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which had a maximum seismic intensity of 7. The ground may be loose in some places due to earthquakes, etc., so please continue to be careful about landslides, and be careful of hypothermia as the bitter cold continues during the day.

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Sapporo house fire kills 2 men and women. Could it be a couple in their 80s living in this house?

2024-01-13 11:45:00
On the morning of the 13th, a fire destroyed a house in Sapporo, and two people, a man and a woman, were taken to the hospital from the burnt remains, but later died. Police have been unable to contact a couple in their 80s who are believed to have lived in this house, so they are working to confirm their identity and investigating the cause of the fire.

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Ishikawa Wajima's historical building Soto sect "Sojiji Temple" also suffered damage

2024-01-13 11:40:00
This earthquake also caused damage to historic buildings in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture.

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[Damage status: 13th] 215 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, safety of 26 unknown (as of 9:00 a.m.)

2024-01-13 11:40:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 9 a.m. on the 13th, a total of 215 people have been confirmed dead within the prefecture. In addition, we have published the names and ages of 26 people whose safety is unknown, and are requesting that information be widely provided. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.

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Noto Peninsula: Does the difference in shaking frequency affect the rate of damage to buildings? Expert analysis

2024-01-13 11:34:00
Compared to Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced a seismic intensity of 7 in the strong earthquake on the 1st of this month, buildings in Nanao City, Wajima City, and Anamizu Town, which are ranked in the top 6, suffered significantly more damage. Experts say that differences in the period of shaking may have affected the rate of damage, and point out that earthquake resistance measures need to be tailored to the characteristics of the local ground.

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University entrance common test begins: Candidates from disaster-stricken areas say they were anxious

2024-01-13 11:31:00
The common test for university entrance exams began on the 13th, and students are taking the exams even in Niigata Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and is covered in snow.

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What we learned from past disasters

2024-01-13 11:08:00
The ``falsities'' and ``fake'' information that has been spread during the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake is causing anxiety among the victims. In fact, it is known that there are "patterns" in the information that spreads easily depending on the time that has passed since the disaster. False information that may continue to circulate in the future. What should I do to avoid getting caught?

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Ishikawa Prefecture releases names of 26 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (9:00 on the 13th)

2024-01-13 10:59:00
The earthquake was centered in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the prefecture has announced the names and ages of 26 people whose safety is unknown as of 9 a.m. on the 13th, and is asking for information from the public.

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[Broadcasting provided simultaneously] Lifeline information from NHK Kanazawa 18:10-19:00

2024-01-13 10:20:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.

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[Traffic impact 13th] Road, railway, aviation

2024-01-13 06:57:00
This is the impact of earthquakes on transportation and roads. (As of 5am on the 13th)

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[Lifeline 13th] Water supply information/power outage continues

2024-01-13 06:56:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 1st, which continues to impact lifelines, including water outages and power outages. We will update you on the latest situation from time to time.

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Ishikawa Wajima Disaster-stricken group home elderly moved to facility with medical facilities

2024-01-13 06:32:00
Elderly people from a group home in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who had taken shelter in a community center after the earthquake, were moved to a group home in Komatsu City with better medical care on the night of the 12th, fearing that their physical condition might worsen.

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Noto Peninsula - Rain in the affected area - Be careful of landslides - Snow also falls mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side

2024-01-13 05:53:00
It is raining in some areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which had a maximum seismic intensity of 7. The ground may be loose in some areas due to earthquakes, etc., so please continue to be careful of landslides and be careful of hypothermia.

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University entrance common test starting today Disaster-affected applicants will be subject to supplementary exams

2024-01-13 04:24:00
The ``university entrance common test'' for which 490,000 people have applied nationwide will begin on the 13th. Candidates who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and are unable to take the main exam will be subject to special measures such as being subject to a make-up exam.

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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa, no worries about tsunami

2024-01-13 04:19:00
At around 4:04 am on the 13th, there was an earthquake measuring magnitude 4 in Ishikawa Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.

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``A once-in-a-thousand-year phenomenon'' Seawall and coastal reef rise by approximately 4m Ishikawa Wajima

2024-01-13 03:49:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, field surveys by experts have confirmed that the seawall and coastal reefs have risen by approximately 4 meters. On the northern side of the Noto Peninsula, there is a stepped topography that appears to have been created by repeated large-scale earthquakes in the past, and experts say, ``Uplifts of up to 4 meters are rare, and are a once-in-a-thousand-year phenomenon.'' ” points out.

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Political funding case: Accounting officers of Abe faction and Nikai faction considered for indictment at home

2024-01-13 01:18:00
In a case involving a party for political funds held by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department has arrested the accounting managers of the Abe and Nikai factions on charges of violating the Political Funds Control Act by lying in the factions' political funds income and expenditure reports. Interviews with people involved revealed that they are considering filing charges.

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House fire in Kita Ward, Tokyo. One body found in the burnt ruins, possibly a man in his 40s who lived in the house.

2024-01-13 01:13:00
On the 12th, there was a fire at a house in Kita Ward, Tokyo, and one person was found dead in the ashes. The Metropolitan Police Department has not been able to contact the son, who is in his 40s and lives in this house, so they are working to confirm his identity and investigating the cause of the fire.

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[Broadcast simultaneous] Lifeline information from NHK Kanazawa 9:30-10:00

2024-01-13 00:32:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.

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