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Tokaido Shinkansen resumes operation

2024-01-19 23:09:00
According to JR Tokai, the Tokaido Shinkansen was suspended between Mikawa Anjo Station in Aichi Prefecture and Shizuoka Station and downbound from Atami Station to Nagoya Station, but will resume operation at 10:55 p.m. has resumed.

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[Lifeline 20th] Water supply in Ishikawa Prefecture When and where

2024-01-19 22:30:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to cause water outages in Ishikawa Prefecture. The latest status of water supply is summarized with updates from time to time. *You can jump to the status of each local government from the table of contents.

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Toyama Himi 38 buildings completely and partially destroyed; firefighters testify about dire situation at the time

2024-01-19 21:49:00
In Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 5 or higher was observed during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, many homes were damaged, including 38 buildings partially destroyed. Firefighters who rescued three men and women from the collapsed building gave testimony about the dire situation at the time.

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JR Utsunomiya Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line resume operation

2024-01-19 21:47:00
Due to the accident, operations were suspended on the JR Utsunomiya Line between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station, and the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line between Shinjuku Station and Utsunomiya Station. Operation resumed at 39 minutes.

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Ishikawa Shika Town Water outage in almost the entire area. Nearly 90% expected to be restored by late February

2024-01-19 21:39:00
Kentaro Inaoka, the mayor of Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, predicted that nearly 90% of the water outages in the town would be restored by late February.

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Number of patients with fulminant hemolytic streptococcal infection in the past year is the highest ever

2024-01-19 21:38:00
The National Research Institute on Infectious Diseases has revealed that the number of patients reported in the past year was the highest ever for ``fulminant hemolytic streptococcal infection,'' which can cause hand and leg swelling and even death. I found out from the summary.

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Chairman Ikebe of the Federation of Electric Power Companies: ``We will do our best to restore recovery as soon as possible''

2024-01-19 21:36:00
As power outages continue in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Kazuhiro Ikebe, chairman of the Federation of Electric Power Companies, which is made up of major electric power companies, said, ``We want to do our utmost to restore recovery as soon as possible,'' and said that he is preparing for future disasters. He expressed his intention to further strengthen cooperation among electric power companies.

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Suzu Ishikawa Barn burnt down on residential property, 1 person killed, possibly an evacuee who was in the barn

2024-01-19 21:31:00
On the 18th, a barn on the premises of a house burned down in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and one person was found dead in the burnt ruins. Police are currently trying to confirm the identity of a man who took shelter in a barn after his house was damaged in the earthquake and has been unable to contact him.

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Haneda Airport accident safety measures review committee meets for the first time Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

2024-01-19 21:25:00
The first meeting of a committee of experts to discuss safety measures was held in response to the plane crash that occurred at Haneda Airport. At the meeting, opinions were also exchanged on the pros and cons of using digital technology for communication between air traffic controllers and aircraft, and specific measures will be considered in the future.

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[Broadcasting provided simultaneously] Lifeline and local information from NHK Kanazawa

2024-01-19 21:24:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.

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Saitama Police Sergeant suspended for three months after being sent to prosecutors on suspicion of shoplifting

2024-01-19 21:17:00
A police sergeant at Ageo Police Station in Saitama Prefecture, who was arrested on suspicion of robbery and bodily harm for injuring a security guard after shoplifting radishes from a supermarket, has been suspended from his job for three months.

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Home care services cannot be resumed in disaster-stricken areas due to “burden on families”

2024-01-19 21:06:00
``The burden of nursing care is increasing.''These are the voices of people caring for their families in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In Wajima City and Suzu City in Ishikawa Prefecture, many of the businesses providing home-visit nursing care and day care services have not been able to reopen after being damaged by the disaster, making it difficult for elderly people who remain in the area to receive nursing care services. I did.

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At least 26 people in 5 districts in isolation with "almost no treatment available" [19th]

2024-01-19 21:00:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on the 19th, 26 people in at least five areas in Wajima and Suzu cities were still stranded due to roads becoming impassable.

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JR Utsunomiya Line Tokyo-Utsunomiya operation suspended Shonan-Shinjuku Line also affected

2024-01-19 20:37:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line has suspended service on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station from 7:51 p.m. due to a fatal accident that occurred between Hasuda Station and Higashiomiya Station in Saitama Prefecture. In addition, due to this accident, the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line has also suspended operations on the up and down lines between Shinjuku Station and Utsunomiya Station. According to JR East, all trains are expected to resume operation around 9:10 p.m.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: False information online: “SNS operators should respond appropriately” Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2024-01-19 20:34:00
In response to the spread of false and incorrect information related to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake on the Internet, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is requesting SNS operators and other businesses to take appropriate measures, and is considering countermeasures. I am.

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Snow and rain will begin to fall in the Kanto-Koshin region from tomorrow, with heavy snow expected mainly along the mountains.

2024-01-19 20:31:00
Due to the influence of a low-pressure system moving south of Honshu, snow and rain will begin to fall in the Kanto-Koshin region from the afternoon of the 20th, and heavy snow is expected to continue mainly along the mountains until the 21st. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the impact on traffic and icy roads.

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Ishikawa Suzu Public bath reopens amid water outage “I want you to heal your fatigue”

2024-01-19 20:26:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off throughout most of the area due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, public bathhouses have resumed operations, and disaster victims who had been unable to take a bath have been visiting one after another.

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[Broadcasting provided simultaneously] Lifeline and local information from NHK Kanazawa

2024-01-19 20:21:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare decides to increase subsidy rates for businesses that have reduced business due to the earthquake, including temporary leave allowances

2024-01-19 20:20:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to increase the subsidy rate for companies that were forced to downsize their operations due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake to a maximum of 80%.

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Osaka high school girl dies after overdosing on over-the-counter drugs; man arrested will not be prosecuted

2024-01-19 20:17:00
Last year, the Osaka District Public Prosecutor's Office decided not to prosecute a 58-year-old man who was arrested in Osaka for allegedly leaving a female high school student who had become unwell due to an overdose of over-the-counter drugs and causing her death.

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Osaka Higashiyodogawa man arrested while attempting to question his duties, no charges filed

2024-01-19 20:16:00
Last year, the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office decided not to prosecute a 38-year-old man who was arrested in Osaka's Higashiyodogawa Ward for brandishing a wooden sword when a police officer tried to question him.

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Fukuoka: Fire death/injury accident at school event barbecue; documents sent to prosecutors including president

2024-01-19 20:13:00
Last May, at a beauty school in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, students caught fire during a barbecue at a school event, killing one person and injuring three others. The chairman and three others were referred to the public prosecutor on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death or injury, as the pouring of disinfectant alcohol led to the accident.

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Daihatsu: 5 car models whose shipment suspension order has been lifted, no time set for preparations to resume production

2024-01-19 20:10:00
Daihatsu Motor Corporation announced on the 19th that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism lifted the order to suspend shipments of five vehicle models, and that it will proceed with preparations to resume production of these vehicle models. However, the company says it needs to coordinate with its business partners, including preparations for the supply of parts, and the timing for resumption has not yet been determined.

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Actual footage of ``humiliation during prosecutorial interrogation'' released in court and online

2024-01-19 19:51:00
In a trial in which a former lawyer who was found guilty in a criminal case is seeking compensation from the state for being "insulted by the prosecution's interrogation," audio and video recordings of the actual interrogation were played in court, and the plaintiff It was published on the internet by the defense team for the side. According to the defense team, it is unusual for prosecutors' interrogation footage to be released in a civil trial or online.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake affected area continues to rain on the 20th with full caution against landslides

2024-01-19 19:45:00
In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, where a maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed, rain is expected to fall again from the afternoon of the 20th, and the ground has loosened in some places due to the earthquake, so careful attention should be paid to landslides. In addition, the temperature is not expected to rise much on the 20th, so please be careful of hypothermia and take precautions such as calling out to your family and those around you if they are feeling unwell.

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Experts point out that liquefaction damage may be concentrated near the sand dunes and in the old river channel due to this earthquake

2024-01-19 19:34:00
When experts investigated Niigata City, which has been experiencing a series of ground disasters such as liquefaction, they found damage that appeared to be caused by liquefaction in areas called ``old river channels'' where rivers once flowed. Experts believe that liquefaction damage may have been concentrated near the sand dunes and in the old river channel during this earthquake, and are proceeding with analysis.

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Construction of temporary housing in Ishikawa begins on the 20th in Nanao City, additional construction begins in Anamizu Town

2024-01-19 19:30:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture announced at the Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters meeting on the 19th that construction will begin on the 20th for 30 new temporary housing units in Nanao City, and an additional 61 units in Anamizu Town.

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[Damage situation 19th] 232 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, 22 people's safety unknown

2024-01-19 19:24:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, a total of 232 deaths have been confirmed within the prefecture. In addition, 1,061 people were seriously injured in the prefecture. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.

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Kobe Luminarie begins until the 28th with prayers for requiem and recovery

2024-01-19 19:22:00
``Kobe Luminarie'', which illuminates the night of Kobe with lights to commemorate the souls of the victims of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and pray for recovery, began on the 19th.

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Ishikawa Wajima City 4066 applications for temporary housing

2024-01-19 19:18:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, announced at a press conference on the 19th that it had received 4,066 applications for temporary housing.

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Mayor of Kanazawa and others meet with Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi and request enhanced support for early infrastructure recovery

2024-01-19 19:17:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Kanazawa City Mayor Takashi Murayama and others met with Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi to further strengthen support for the disaster-stricken areas, including national financial measures for early restoration of infrastructure and securing supplies needed for winterization. I requested.

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Number of influenza patients remains almost unchanged from last week, experts fear resurgence

2024-01-19 19:06:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide was 12.99 per medical institution in the week ending January 14, almost unchanged from the previous week. Experts are concerned that infections will spread again, saying, ``Trends vary by region, and in many places the number of cases is increasing.''

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Baseball team of disaster-affected Japan Airlines High School Ishikawa holds its first full practice in Yamanashi

2024-01-19 19:05:00
The baseball team of Japan Airlines High School Ishikawa in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, held its first full-length practice on the 19th in Yamanashi Prefecture, where it had moved its practice base.

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology disseminates support measures for students who can attend secondary evacuation destination schools without transferring their resident card

2024-01-19 19:02:00
Regarding the secondary evacuation that is underway in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is compiling and disseminating support measures for parents, such as allowing children to attend schools in evacuation areas without transferring their resident cards.

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Tabelog “Evaluation Lawsuit” 2nd trial rejects store’s lawsuit Tokyo High Court

2024-01-19 19:00:00
The operating company of a yakiniku chain in Tokyo has sided with Tabelog, claiming that the major gourmet site Tabelog unilaterally changed its system for calculating restaurant evaluation points, resulting in a significant drop in sales. In the lawsuit seeking compensation, the Tokyo High Court, which held the second instance, handed down a judgment dismissing the store's lawsuit, contrary to the first instance.

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Ishikawa: Elderly residents of Wajima City moved by Self-Defense Force transport aircraft for secondary evacuation

2024-01-19 18:54:00
On the 19th, 11 people, including elderly people who had been living in their homes or evacuation centers in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, were moved out of the city on a Self-Defense Force transport plane in preparation for the second evacuation to a safer location.

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What we now know about the overall picture of earthquake damage and recovery [19th]

2024-01-19 18:53:00
It has been nearly three weeks since the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred. Is progress being made in understanding the damage and restoring lifelines in Ishikawa Prefecture? We will interpret the current situation in the disaster-stricken areas in chronological order based on prefectural announcements and other information. (The latest numbers are as of 2pm on the 19th)

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Disaster Prevention Minister inspects disaster-stricken areas in Niigata “Proceed with necessary support for recovery and reconstruction”

2024-01-19 18:51:00
Minister in charge of disaster prevention Matsumura visited Niigata City, which suffered a number of damages due to liquefaction and other causes due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and, taking into consideration the requests of the affected areas, provided necessary support for recovery and reconstruction, including financial measures for infrastructure restoration. I have expressed my intention to move forward.

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Nanao Ishikawa A team of teachers and staff from Okayama Prefecture is working to support school reopening.

2024-01-19 18:50:00
In Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a team made up of teachers and other teachers from Okayama Prefecture is carrying out support activities for the reopening of schools, and on the 19th they walked the school route to identify dangerous areas.

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Ishikawa Prefecture establishes a counter for people living outside of evacuation centers “Register”

2024-01-19 18:49:00
On the 19th, Ishikawa Prefecture set up a contact point for people who have moved to places other than evacuation centers, such as the homes of relatives or friends inside or outside the prefecture, to provide public services such as disaster certification, allowing people to register their contact details online or by phone. I'm calling.

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Ishikawa Wajima City Intensive search on large-scale fire scene "Asaichi Street" has ended once

2024-01-19 18:44:00
The intensive search that has been underway since the 9th of this month at the scene of a large-scale fire that occurred on ``Asaichi Dori'' in the center of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, will end on the 19th.

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Evacuees from Ukraine to Hokuriku travel to Tokyo; support group temporarily accepts them

2024-01-19 18:37:00
A support organization will temporarily accept people who evacuated to Japan from Ukraine but were unable to continue their lives due to the damage caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.A parent and child who evacuated from Fukui Prefecture are now starting a life in Tokyo. I did.

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Mental issues for children affected by the disaster - Consultation by email Japanese Society of Child Psychiatry and Neurology

2024-01-19 18:31:00
There are concerns about the impact of the Noto Peninsula earthquake on children's mental health, and an academic society made up of specialist doctors has opened a consultation desk for children to receive consultation via email regarding mental health problems caused by the earthquake.

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New Year's annual "Utakai Hajime" This year's theme is "Japanese"

2024-01-19 18:29:00
The annual New Year's "Uta-kai" was held at the Imperial Palace on the 19th.

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Elementary school in Nanao city closed due to Noto Peninsula earthquake 3rd term starts 10 days late

2024-01-19 18:26:00
Two elementary and junior high schools in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been closed due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, reopened on the 19th, and children returned to school in good spirits.

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2 people killed in 4-car accident on Hanshin Expressway Bayside Route; truck driver arrested

2024-01-19 18:15:00
On the morning of the 19th, there was an accident involving four cars on the Hanshin Expressway No. 5 Wangan Route in Kobe City, where a light passenger car was crushed between the truck that was rear-ending and the car in front. Two people, a man and a woman believed to be in their 70s, who were riding in the light passenger car died in this accident, and the police arrested the truck driver on suspicion of negligent driving and causing injury, and the circumstances of the accident are being investigated in detail.

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Bringing foreign drugs to Japan: Clinical research on unapproved treatments for pediatric cancer patients

2024-01-19 18:10:00
The National Cancer Center began a clinical study in January to administer a treatment drug that has not been approved in Japan to children and young people with cancer. It is hoped that this will help eliminate the ``drug lag'' in which it takes time for drugs used overseas to become available in Japan.

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New Year's annual "Utakai Hajime" This year's theme is "Japanese"

2024-01-19 18:06:00
The annual New Year's "Uta-kai" was held at the Imperial Palace on the 19th.

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Tabelog “Evaluation Lawsuit” 2nd trial rejects store’s lawsuit Tokyo High Court

2024-01-19 18:04:00
The operating company of a yakiniku chain in Tokyo has sided with Tabelog, claiming that the major gourmet site Tabelog unilaterally changed its system for calculating restaurant evaluation points, resulting in a significant drop in sales. In the lawsuit seeking compensation, the Tokyo High Court, which held the second instance, handed down a judgment dismissing the store's lawsuit, contrary to the first instance.

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Hokkaido Monbetsu City announces “first day of drift ice” Observation 17 days earlier than last year

2024-01-19 18:03:00
Monbetsu City, Hokkaido, which independently observes drift ice, announced the ``first day of drift ice'' on the 19th, saying that drift ice had been confirmed offshore. Monbetsu City has been conducting its own drift ice observations for the past 16 years, following the closure of the weather observatory's weather station.

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JR Nanao Line will resume operation on the entire line around the middle of next month JR will also be constructing Noto Railway.

2024-01-19 17:55:00
JR West Japan has announced that it aims to resume operations on the entire JR Nanao Line in Ishikawa Prefecture around the middle of next month, with no prospect of full restoration due to damage caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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“It is important to provide the same medical care and nursing care in evacuation destinations as usual,” Fukushima doctor points out

2024-01-19 17:48:00
There are concerns that the number of "disaster-related deaths" will increase in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Doctors in Fukushima Prefecture, who have investigated disaster-related deaths caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear power plant accident 13 years ago, believe that in order to prevent disaster-related deaths, people who need care can receive the same medical care and nursing care as they would normally receive at their evacuation sites. He points out that it is most important to do so.

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[Damage situation 19th] 232 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, 22 people's safety unknown

2024-01-19 17:47:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, a total of 232 deaths have been confirmed within the prefecture. In addition, 1,061 people were seriously injured in the prefecture. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.

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At least 26 people in 5 districts isolated, support continues due to unstable roads [19th]

2024-01-19 17:42:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on the 19th, 26 people in at least five areas in Wajima and Suzu cities were still stranded due to road closures.

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[Noto Peninsula Earthquake Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Road (16:00 on the 19th)

2024-01-19 17:41:00
This is the impact of an earthquake on transportation and roads. Information as of 4pm on the 19th.

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Niigata City accelerates response to disaster certificates, increases housing inspection staff by approximately 1.6 times

2024-01-19 17:34:00
Niigata City, where a series of homes were damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, has increased the number of staff investigating homes by approximately 1.6 times the previous number in order to accelerate the response to the more than 9,000 applications for earthquake disaster certificates, and the number of staff surveying homes will be increased by approximately 1.6 times. I want to finish.

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A system is in place to collect human waste from temporary toilets in evacuation centers at least once a day.

2024-01-19 17:16:00
Regarding the temporary toilets installed at evacuation shelters following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Ministry of the Environment says that a system has been established to allow human waste to be collected at least once a day, and that they will continue to maintain a sanitary environment.

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Male national civil servants took childcare leave last year at a record high of approximately 44%

2024-01-19 17:13:00
Approximately 44% of male national civil servants took childcare leave last fiscal year, nearly 10 percentage points higher than the previous year and the highest rate ever.

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Highest percentage of female national civil servants at the section manager level or section manager level in central ministries and agencies

2024-01-19 17:12:00
Last year, the proportion of women among national civil servants at the section chief and section chief levels of central ministries and agencies reached the highest level ever. The government aims to achieve its goals by the end of fiscal 2025.

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Ishikawa Suzu City Nursery School Closed Due to Earthquake Temporarily Reopens for Childcare

2024-01-19 17:08:00
A nursery school in the center of Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been closed due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, resumed temporary child care from the 18th. Due to the continued water outage, the nursery school has limited support, such as asking parents to provide lunch, but the nursery school says, ``We want to do whatever we can to help everyone move forward.''

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Japanese candle shop in Nanao City, which was affected by the disaster, exhibited at French trade fair attracting local attention

2024-01-19 17:08:00
A long-established Japanese candle shop in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, whose store was destroyed in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, is exhibiting the items that survived the disaster at the world's largest interior design trade show being held in France, attracting attention locally. The store's president said, ``We want to restart candle making and use it as a symbol of recovery.''

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“I feel friendly” to China: 12.7% Russia: 4.1%, lowest ever Cabinet Office survey

2024-01-19 17:04:00
In a Cabinet Office opinion poll on foreign policy, 12.7% of people said they felt a sense of familiarity with China, and 4.1% said they felt a sense of affinity with Russia, both of which are record lows.

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[Damage situation 19th] 232 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, 22 people's safety unknown

2024-01-19 17:03:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, a total of 232 deaths have been confirmed within the prefecture. In addition, 1,061 people were seriously injured in the prefecture. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.

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Couple's body abandonment case Bloodstained clothes found in trash thrown away by arrested woman

2024-01-19 17:01:00
On the 18th, the bodies of a couple in their 50s were found under the floor of a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. Bloodstained clothes were found in the garbage thrown away by the female suspect who was arrested for abandoning the bodies. This was revealed through interviews with investigators.

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Parts believed to be the windshield of the former Japanese military's ``phantom attack aircraft'' have been found in Gunma

2024-01-19 16:50:00
The former Japanese army's attack aircraft called Renzan, which was developed in Gunma Prefecture towards the end of the Pacific War, was only made into four prototypes due to the deteriorating war situation, and is also referred to as a ``phantom attack aircraft.'' Parts that appear to be the windshield that covers the cockpit of this Renzan were found in Gunma Prefecture, and experts point out that they are extremely valuable materials.

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Administrative guidance on internal reporting system for Daihatsu certification fraud Consumer Affairs Agency

2024-01-19 16:47:00
Due to the issue of automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation fraudulently obtaining national certification, the Consumer Affairs Agency has issued administrative guidance to Daihatsu Motor Company, asking Daihatsu Motor Corporation to revise its whistle-blowing system. This was announced on the 19th at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting.

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The Tokyo metropolitan government sets up a temporary consultation desk to support children gathered at Toyoko

2024-01-19 16:40:00
The Tokyo metropolitan government has set up a temporary consultation desk to help children who gather in Shinjuku's Kabukicho area, commonly known as Toyoko.

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[Explanatory video] Things to keep in mind when living in an evacuation area How to maintain physical functions

2024-01-19 16:32:00
More than two weeks have passed since the earthquake occurred, but more than 15,000 people in Ishikawa Prefecture are still evacuated to evacuation centers. We asked Kunitsugu Kondo, vice president of the Japan Disaster Rehabilitation Support Association, about things to keep in mind when living in an evacuation area. It was broadcast on "NHK News" at noon on January 19th. *The video is 6 minutes and 47 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.

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Hokkaido Monbetsu City announces “first day of drift ice” Observation 17 days earlier than last year

2024-01-19 16:22:00
Monbetsu City, Hokkaido, which independently observes drift ice, announced the ``first day of drift ice'' on the 19th, saying that drift ice had been confirmed offshore. Monbetsu City has been conducting its own drift ice observations for the past 16 years, following the closure of the weather observatory's weather station.

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Ishikawa Prefecture: Newly announced names of those killed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake; 13 people with the consent of their families

2024-01-19 16:21:00
Ishikawa Prefecture announced on the 19th the names and ages of 13 people who died in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, with the consent of their bereaved families. The prefecture says it will make public information about other people who died as soon as it receives the consent of their bereaved families.

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Mayor Nanao Ishikawa says, ``Water outage is a bottleneck to daily life'' Appeals for early restoration of water supply

2024-01-19 16:18:00
Mayor Yoshitaka Chatani of Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced a seismic intensity of 6+ in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, held a press conference at the Japan National Press Club and said, ``The water outage has become a bottleneck to people's daily lives, and is leading to prolonged stays in evacuation centers.'' He appealed for the need for early restoration of water supply.

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JR Tokaido Line resumes operation on all lines

2024-01-19 16:17:00
JR Tokaido Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Shinagawa and Yokohama stations due to a fatal accident, but operations resumed on all lines just after 4 p.m.

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Administrative guidance on internal reporting system for Daihatsu certification fraud Consumer Affairs Agency

2024-01-19 16:00:00
Due to the issue of automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation fraudulently obtaining national certification, the Consumer Affairs Agency has issued administrative guidance to Daihatsu Motor Company, asking Daihatsu Motor Corporation to revise its whistle-blowing system. This was announced on the 19th at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting.

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[Damage situation 19th] 232 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, 22 people's safety unknown

2024-01-19 15:59:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, a total of 232 deaths have been confirmed within the prefecture. In addition, 1,061 people were seriously injured in the prefecture. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.

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JR Tokaido Line resumes operation in some sections

2024-01-19 15:57:00
The JR Tokaido Line had suspended operations on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Atami Station due to an accident that resulted in a fatality, but operations resumed in some sections at 3:21 p.m. Both the inbound and outbound lines continue to be suspended between Shinagawa Station and Yokohama Station. The entire Shonan-Shinjuku Line resumed operations at 3:30 p.m.

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[Lifeline 19th] Water supply in Ishikawa Prefecture When and where

2024-01-19 15:49:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to cause water outages in Ishikawa Prefecture. The latest status of water supply is summarized with updates from time to time. *You can jump to the status of each local government from the table of contents.

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City issues improvement order to Kobe Tokushukai Hospital, not providing diabetes treatment to inpatients

2024-01-19 15:47:00
Regarding the issue of a patient who was admitted to Kobe Tokushukai Hospital in Kobe City and died in September last year, treatment for his chronic diabetes was not being provided for a time, Kobe City has requested that the hospital comply with the Medical Care Act. I understand that they have decided to issue an improvement order. The hospital received administrative guidance from the city last year over the death of another inpatient.

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Company executive arrested on suspicion of violating new AV law for filming AV without issuing contract

2024-01-19 15:42:00
A company executive was arrested on suspicion of violating the ``New AV Act'' for not issuing a contract to a female performer when producing an adult video.

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Ishikawa Prefecture releases names of 22 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (2:00 p.m. on the 19th)

2024-01-19 15:41:00
As of 2 p.m. on the 19th, Ishikawa Prefecture has announced the names and ages of 22 people whose safety is unknown due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and is asking for information from the public. .

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JR Tokaido Line: Operation suspended between Tokyo and Atami due to fatal accident

2024-01-19 15:37:00
JR Tokaido Line has suspended service on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Atami Station from 2:51 p.m. due to a fatal accident. As a result of this, operation of the Shonan-Shinjuku Line has also been suspended in some sections.

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The 2.7% increase in pension payments for the new fiscal year will actually reduce the amount

2024-01-19 15:10:00
Pension payments from April this year will be raised by 2.7% in line with rising prices and wages, the highest rate of increase since the bubble period. However, in order to secure future benefit levels, the benefits are kept lower than the growth in prices and wages, so in real terms this will be a reduction.

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Snowfall in the Kanto-Koshin region from tomorrow. Snowfall is also expected in the flatlands of southern Kanto

2024-01-19 15:09:00
Due to the influence of a low-pressure system moving along the southern coast of Honshu, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly along the mountains in the Kanto-Koshin region from the afternoon of the 20th to the 21st, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas in the flat areas of southern Kanto. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the impact of snow on traffic and icy roads.

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[Video] Toyama/Niigata lifeline information (14:00 on the 19th)

2024-01-19 15:02:00
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 19th. (Cannot be viewed on data broadcast)

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Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito ``implements necessary measures'' to prevent recurrence of airport troubles

2024-01-19 14:54:00
In response to a series of incidents at airports across the country, including passenger planes colliding with each other and erroneously veering off taxiways, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito emphasized his intention to take necessary measures to prevent recurrence.

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44-year-old man arrested on suspicion of requesting meeting with female junior high school student for obscene purposes

2024-01-19 14:45:00
A 44-year-old part-time employee was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly promising to give cash to a female junior high school student he met on SNS and asking her to meet him for obscene purposes.

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Support measures to help victims of the former Unification Church, including strengthening the counseling system Government

2024-01-19 14:36:00
In order to provide relief to victims of the former Unification Church, the government has compiled support measures that include strengthening the system to respond to a wide range of consultations from victims, with the Japan Legal Support Center (Houterasu) at its core.

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"You don't have to suffer anymore. You did a great job." [Voices from the disaster area, 19th]

2024-01-19 14:31:00
``You worked hard for three days. You don't have to feel bad. Please take a good rest.'' On the 4th of this month, an 89-year-old woman from Wajima City was rescued from her home. She was rescued approximately 72 hours later, but her condition deteriorated rapidly and she passed away. The woman's eldest son told me what was on his mind.

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House burnt down in Kuki City, Saitama; 1 person killed; probably a man in his 40s living in the house

2024-01-19 14:21:00
A fire destroyed a house in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture late on the night of the 18th, and one person was found dead in the burnt ruins. After the fire, the man in his 40s who lived in the house could not be contacted, and police are working to confirm his identity.

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Myna Card PIN numbers for disaster victims can now be reset at evacuation sites Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2024-01-19 13:53:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has announced that from the 22nd of next week, residents of the 13 municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake will be able to reset their My Number card PIN at the counter of the municipality where they evacuated. did. This means that even if you have forgotten your PIN, you will be able to apply for a Disaster Disaster Certificate etc. on the dedicated website "Mynaportal".

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Former Unification Church's request for dissolution order to be heard at Tokyo District Court on 22nd of next month

2024-01-19 13:32:00
It has been learned through interviews with people involved that the Tokyo District Court will hold a hearing on the 22nd of next month to hear opinions from both the government and the church regarding the dissolution order against the former Unification Church.

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Damage to the fishing industry is also clear: Massive death of yellowtail, set net landing operation impossible, Ishikawa

2024-01-19 13:26:00
In Ishikawa Prefecture, more than 80% of fishing ports were damaged due to the earthquake, and the damage at fishing sites is gradually becoming clearer. A large number of yellowtail were found dead in fixed nets off the coast of the fishing port in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where fishing operations had not been completed for two weeks.

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Prime Minister: ``Create an environment where they can return'' Order to accelerate construction of temporary housing

2024-01-19 13:13:00
Regarding the response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida ordered the construction of temporary housing to be accelerated, stating that it was necessary to quickly create an environment in which people who had moved outside the disaster area during the second evacuation could return. did.

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Hokuriku Economic Federation Chairman requests Keidanren Chairman to “accelerate support for disaster-stricken areas”

2024-01-19 12:52:00
In the wake of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Hokuriku Economic Federation Chairman Yutaka Kanai met with Keidanren Chairman Tokura and requested that support for recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas be accelerated.

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New Year's annual "Utakai Hajime" This year's theme is "Japanese"

2024-01-19 12:50:00
The annual New Year's "Uta-kai" was held at the Imperial Palace on the 19th.

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Ishikawa Wajima City begins accepting disaster certificates

2024-01-19 12:41:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the recent earthquake caused serious damage with many buildings collapsing, ``disaster certificates'', which are necessary for disaster victims to receive public support, can only be accepted at 19 counters. It started on the day.

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[Noto Peninsula Earthquake Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Road (11:00 on the 19th)

2024-01-19 12:37:00
This is the impact of an earthquake on transportation and roads. Information as of 11am on the 19th.

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The 2.7% increase in pension payments for the new fiscal year will actually reduce the amount

2024-01-19 12:35:00
Pension payments from April this year will be raised by 2.7% in line with rising prices and wages, the highest rate of increase since the bubble period. However, in order to secure future benefit levels, the benefits are kept lower than the growth in prices and wages, so in real terms this will be a reduction.

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Minister of Justice to launch review committee to discuss revising application of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury, etc.

2024-01-19 12:31:00
In response to criticism that there are cases in which dangerous driving causes death or injury, the crime of causing death or injury due to dangerous driving is not applied, Minister of Justice Koizumi has asked whether there is a need to review the application or strengthen penalties. It has been announced that a study group will be set up to discuss the matter.

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Government decides to designate Noto Peninsula earthquake as an “emergency disaster”

2024-01-19 12:27:00
The government has decided to designate the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake as an ``emergency disaster'' under the Large-Scale Disaster Reconstruction Act, in order to enable the national government to undertake restoration work for infrastructure such as ports.

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Governor Hase Ishikawa: “Isolated villages have virtually disappeared, but many need support.”

2024-01-19 12:26:00
Ishikawa Prefecture announced on the 19th that the number of isolated villages in up to 24 areas after the earthquake has been virtually eliminated. Although the state of isolation in the prefecture has been resolved, there are many villages in the prefecture that still require support due to unstable road conditions, and we will continue to provide support.

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Elementary school in Nanao city closed due to Noto Peninsula earthquake 3rd term starts 10 days late

2024-01-19 12:20:00
Two elementary and junior high schools in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been closed due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, reopened on the 19th, and children returned to school in good spirits.

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Fire in two apartment complexes in Ota, Tokyo - 24 people living in a shared house for foreigners?

2024-01-19 12:18:00
On the morning of the 19th, a fire destroyed two apartment buildings in Ota Ward, Tokyo, and one person was injured and taken to the hospital. Firefighters are currently checking to see if anyone was unable to escape.

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Toyama Himi Health survey of disaster victims at home, voices complaining of physical and mental problems

2024-01-19 12:12:00
In Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a health survey was conducted of victims in their homes, and residents reported complaints of physical and mental illness, such as ``I can't sleep because of anxiety.'' That's it.

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Tokyo Adachi couple's body abandoned, no sign of vandalism inside

2024-01-19 12:09:00
In a case where a couple in their 50s were found dead in a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, and a female suspect of Filipino nationality was arrested on suspicion of abandoning the bodies, investigators found there were no signs of vandalism inside the house. I found this out through an interview with.

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Defendant sentenced to death in Kofu couple murder and arson case: “You can apologize”

2024-01-19 11:58:00
Three years ago, in 2021, he was charged with murder and other crimes for breaking into the home of a woman he had a crush on in Kofu City and killing her parents, and was sentenced to death on the 18th. In response to an interview with an NHK reporter, the 20-year-old defendant said, ``I think it would be okay for me to convey my words of apology to the bereaved family,'' indicating his intention to apologize, unlike in the past.

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Snowfall in the Kanto-Koshin region from tomorrow. Snowfall is also expected in the flatlands of southern Kanto

2024-01-19 11:58:00
Due to the influence of a low-pressure system moving along the southern coast of Honshu, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly along the mountains in the Kanto-Koshin region from the afternoon of the 20th to the 21st, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas in the flat areas of southern Kanto. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the impact of snow on traffic and icy roads.

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Areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Temperatures do not rise much during the day, so be careful of hypothermia

2024-01-19 11:51:00
In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, where a maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed, the weather will temporarily improve on the 19th, but temperatures are not expected to rise much during the day. Please continue to be careful about hypothermia and take preventive measures, such as calling out to your family or those around you to see if they are feeling unwell.

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[Damage situation 19th] 232 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, 22 people's safety unknown

2024-01-19 11:41:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, a total of 232 deaths have been confirmed within the prefecture. In addition, 1,058 people were seriously injured in the prefecture. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.

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Support measures to help victims of the former Unification Church, including strengthening the counseling system Government

2024-01-19 11:40:00
In order to provide relief to victims of the former Unification Church, the government has compiled support measures that include strengthening the system to respond to a wide range of consultations from victims, with the Japan Legal Support Center (Houterasu) at its core.

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Okayama Prefectural Police's traffic chief voluntarily interrogates whether questions on promotion exam were leaked

2024-01-19 11:38:00
The head of the traffic division at the Okayama Prefectural Police Headquarters is being questioned on a voluntary basis by the police, as he is suspected of disclosing to his subordinate police officers the questions for the examination for promotion to sergeant held last year. This was revealed through interviews with investigators.

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[Broadcasting provided simultaneously] Lifeline/regional information from NHK Kanazawa 1810~ Schedule

2024-01-19 11:36:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.

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[Lifeline 19th] Water supply in Ishikawa Prefecture When and where

2024-01-19 11:33:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to cause water outages in Ishikawa Prefecture. The latest status of water supply is summarized with updates from time to time. *You can jump to the status of each local government from the table of contents.

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[Damage situation 19th] 232 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture, 22 people's safety unknown

2024-01-19 11:11:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, a total of 232 deaths have been confirmed within the prefecture. In addition, 1,058 people were seriously injured in the prefecture. We will keep you updated on the damage in each area.

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Ishikawa Prefecture releases names of 22 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (9:00 on the 19th)

2024-01-19 10:43:00
As of 9 a.m. on the 19th, Ishikawa Prefecture has released the names and ages of 22 people whose safety is unknown due to the earthquake whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and is asking for information from the public. .

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Fire in two apartment complexes in Ota Ward, Tokyo - 24 people living in a shared house?

2024-01-19 10:42:00
On the morning of the 19th, a fire broke out in two apartment buildings in Ota Ward, Tokyo, and one person was injured and taken to the hospital. Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire and are checking to see if anyone was unable to escape.

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Fire in two apartment complexes in Ota Ward, Tokyo - 24 people living in a shared house?

2024-01-19 10:05:00
On the morning of the 19th, a fire broke out in two apartment buildings in Ota Ward, Tokyo, and one person was injured and taken to the hospital. Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire and are checking to see if anyone was unable to escape.

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[Lifeline 19th] Water supply in Ishikawa Prefecture When and where

2024-01-19 09:50:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to cause water outages in Ishikawa Prefecture. The latest status of water supply is summarized with updates from time to time. *You can jump to the status of each local government from the table of contents.

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Fire at Kokubunji house kills two elderly men and women

2024-01-19 08:59:00
On the morning of the 19th, there was a fire at a house in Kokubunji, Tokyo, and two elderly men and women were rescued and taken to a hospital, but they died. After the fire, the couple, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 90s, who lived in this house could not be contacted, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

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[Noto Peninsula Earthquake Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Road (5:00 on the 19th)

2024-01-19 08:54:00
This is the impact of an earthquake on transportation and roads. Information as of 5am on the 19th.

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Snowfall in the Kanto-Koshin region from tomorrow. Snowfall is also expected in the flatlands of southern Kanto

2024-01-19 07:55:00
Due to the influence of a low pressure system moving along the southern coast of Honshu, heavy snow is expected to occur in the Kanto-Koshin region from the afternoon of the 20th to the 21st, mainly along the mountains, and snow is expected to accumulate in some places on the flatlands of southern Kanto, so please pay close attention to the latest information. please.

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Fire at a house in Kokubunji leaves two men and women, believed to be in their 70s, unconscious

2024-01-19 07:51:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, a fire broke out on the first floor of a two-story house in Nishi-Koigakubo, Kokubunji, Tokyo, just after 6 a.m. on the 19th. Two people, a man and a woman believed to be in their 70s, were rescued from the fire, but both were taken to the hospital in an unconscious state. The Tokyo Fire Department is carrying out fire extinguishing efforts and is currently investigating as there is information that one person was unable to escape.

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[Earthquake News] Earthquake intensity 4 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, no tsunami threat (7:06)

2024-01-19 07:12:00
There was an earthquake at around 7:06 a.m. on the 19th. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. The epicenter was off the coast of the Noto Peninsula at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.3. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was 4 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.

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"Heatstroke special warning alert" to start operation from April 24th

2024-01-19 06:54:00
Every year, many people are taken to the hospital due to heatstroke, and the number of deaths continues to increase.This is a warning issued when unprecedented heat is expected to cause serious damage to health in a wide area. Regarding the Heat Stroke Special Warning Alert, a proposal to begin operation from April 24th this year was presented and approved at a meeting of national experts.

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40 people die in severe cold wave in US due to electric shock caused by falling power lines

2024-01-19 06:51:00
The United States has been hit by a cold wave over a wide area this week, and 40 people have died so far due to the cold and snow.

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Wajima: Rescuer dies after 72 hours; eldest son of woman ``did a great job''

2024-01-19 05:46:00
On the 4th of this month, approximately 72 hours after the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred, an 89-year-old woman was rescued by the fire department from a collapsed house in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and subsequently passed away. On the 18th, the woman's eldest son responded to an interview with NHK and said, ``It's unfortunate because she seemed to be recovering. She did a great job. She doesn't have to suffer anymore, so I want her to get some rest.''

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Areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Temperatures do not rise much during the day, so be careful of hypothermia

2024-01-19 05:43:00
In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which had a maximum seismic intensity of 7, the weather will temporarily improve on the 19th, but temperatures are not expected to rise much during the day. Please continue to be careful about hypothermia and take preventive measures, such as calling out to your family and those around you to see if they are feeling unwell.

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Two bodies found under the floor of a house; 30-year-old Filipino woman arrested; Adachi Ward, Tokyo

2024-01-19 05:35:00
On the 18th, the bodies of a couple in their 50s who lived in a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, were found dead, and the Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 30-year-old female suspect of Filipino nationality who was an acquaintance of the couple on suspicion of abandoning the bodies. I was arrested. He is denying the charges against him during the investigation.

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Released an app to learn life-saving measures “if someone collapses in front of you”

2024-01-19 05:24:00
An organization made up of doctors and others has developed an app that allows you to easily learn what to do if someone suddenly collapses in front of you, from calling 119 to using an AED, and released it on the 19th.

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Abe faction, Nikai faction's accounting officer, Kishida faction's accounting officer at the time, to file charges

2024-01-19 05:06:00
In a case involving a party for political funds held by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department indicted the accounting managers of the Abe and Nikai factions on the 19th on charges of making false statements in violation of the Political Funds Control Act, and indicted the accounting managers of the Abe and Nikai factions at the time of the Kishida faction. The company plans to file a summary indictment against the accounting officer. On the other hand, it is not expected that charges will be filed against seven Abe faction executives and former secretary general Nikai, as it has been determined that collusion with the accounting officer cannot be accepted.

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[Earthquake News] Seismic intensity 4 in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami (3:04am)

2024-01-19 03:25:00
At around 3:04 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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Two people died in a fire at a house in Kanazawa. Could it be a couple living in this house?

2024-01-19 01:58:00
On the night of the 18th, a fire broke out at a house in Kanazawa, killing two people. Police believe the two people who died lived in the house and are working to confirm their identities and investigating the cause of the fire.

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