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Social News(2024/01/31)


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Noto Post Office in Noto Town, Ishikawa will resume counter operations from February 1st

2024-01-31 23:53:00
According to Japan Post, the Noto Post Office in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture will resume counter operations from February 1st.

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[Momentary video] Fire at Aichi Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant extinguished, explosion also seen

2024-01-31 23:40:00
On the afternoon of the 31st, a fire broke out at a thermal power plant in Taketoyo Town, Aichi Prefecture, and was extinguished approximately five hours later. According to the police and fire department, there were no injuries or people who were unable to escape.

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Government adjusts additional support payments for elderly disaster victims whose homes are completely destroyed

2024-01-31 23:35:00
The government has begun making arrangements to provide up to 3 million yen in additional support to elderly victims whose homes were completely destroyed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

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Disaster waste collection begins in Wajima City from February 1st

2024-01-31 22:59:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, collection of disaster waste from homes and businesses, such as furniture broken in the earthquake, will begin on February 1st. Furniture and home appliances that residents had removed from their homes were piled up in the city center ahead of collection.

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One month tomorrow since the earthquake: The prefecture's first temporary housing in Wajima will move in on February 3rd

2024-01-31 22:56:00
February 1 marks one month since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred, and the first temporary housing in Ishikawa Prefecture was completed in Wajima City on the 31st, with occupancy starting on February 3rd.

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

2024-01-31 22:40:00
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 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries chief arrested on suspicion of trying to secretly photograph upskirts of Chiba Kashiwa

2024-01-31 22:34:00
A 45-year-old section chief at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries was arrested for attempting to secretly photograph the upskirts of high school girls at a commercial facility in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture.

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Wakura Onsen in Nanao: More than 20 inns and other hotels have been forced to close for a month after the earthquake

2024-01-31 22:30:00
At Wakura Onsen in Nanao City, one of the leading hot spring resorts in Ishikawa Prefecture with a history of approximately 1,200 years, February 1st marks one month since the January 1st earthquake, and 20 inns and hotels are still open. The rest have been forced to close.

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Ishikawa Prefectural Board of Education posts reference videos and other information on its website to support children's learning

2024-01-31 22:24:00
In an effort to support the learning of local children whose third term was delayed due to the impact of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Ishikawa Prefectural Board of Education has posted reference learning videos and other materials on its website, encouraging students to independently learn outside of school. I'm trying to make it possible.

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One month after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, cracks remain in Wajima's "Shiromai Senmaida"

2024-01-31 22:23:00
One day marks one month since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, but the extent of the damage can be seen in the Shirome Senmaida rice fields in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a well-known tourist attraction, with many cracks still appearing in the rice fields.

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Former director of Chiba Prefecture Road Office indicted on charges of bribery related to road construction bidding

2024-01-31 22:16:00
In a bribery case involving bidding for public works ordered by the Chiba Prefecture Road Office, the Chiba District Public Prosecutors Office announced on the 31st that the office's former director received approximately 200,000 yen in cash in return for providing favors to a construction company. He was charged with bribery.

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Former temporary employee of NTT West subsidiary arrested by Okayama Prefectural Police over personal information leak issue

2024-01-31 22:08:00
A former temporary employee of a subsidiary of NTT West leaked more than 9 million pieces of personal information from local governments and companies, including illegally stealing customer information from more than 30,000 people from companies in Okayama Prefecture to a list agency. A 63-year-old former temporary employee was arrested on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act for leaking information.

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[Live streaming] Fire at Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant in Aichi Management Committee Social Report

2024-01-31 22:02:00
On the afternoon of the 31st, a fire broke out at a thermal power plant in Taketoyo Town, Aichi Prefecture, and was extinguished approximately five hours later. According to the police and fire department, there were no injuries or people who were unable to escape. JERA, which operates the power plant, is holding a press conference from 10 p.m.

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Former police officer convicted of “swindling cash from women on SNS” Saga District Court

2024-01-31 21:48:00
A 25-year-old former police officer at the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters was accused of sending false messages on social media to two women in Saga Prefecture and elsewhere, pretending to be a Canadian doctor and defrauding them of cash. The court sentenced him to a suspended sentence on the grounds that he "did not respect his position as a police officer and took part in the crime for the sake of getting paid."

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Kyoto Animation arson murder case: Defendant apologizes to bereaved family members he visited and explains why he appealed

2024-01-31 21:13:00
The bereaved family of Shinji Aoba, who lost his wife, met in prison at the Kyoto District Court, where he was sentenced to death for setting fire to the Kyoto Animation studio and killing 36 employees. According to his family, while they received another apology, the defendant said the reason for his appeal was, ``There was something I wanted to get across.''

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Ishikawa Suzu and Nakanoto Town Volunteer activities to start from February 3rd

2024-01-31 21:04:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has announced that it will begin volunteer activities in Suzu City and Nakanoto Town from the 3rd of next month regarding the recovery efforts for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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[Momentary video] Fire at Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant in Aichi is extinguished; explosion also seen

2024-01-31 20:53:00
On the afternoon of the 31st, a fire broke out at a thermal power plant in Taketoyo Town, Aichi Prefecture, and was extinguished approximately five hours later. According to the police and fire department, there were no injuries or people who were unable to escape.

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Former organizing committee director: “Directors have no authority” Olympic and Paralympic corruption case trial

2024-01-31 20:44:00
In the trial of Haruyuki Takahashi, former director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, who is accused of receiving bribes totaling nearly 200 million yen from five companies in a corruption case involving sponsorship contracts for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the defense team said: He maintained his innocence, stating that the directors of the organizing committee did not have the authority to collect sponsors.

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Former organizing committee director: “Directors have no authority” Olympic and Paralympic corruption case trial

2024-01-31 19:36:00
In the trial of Haruyuki Takahashi, former director of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, who is accused of receiving bribes totaling nearly 200 million yen from five companies in a corruption case involving sponsorship contracts for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the defense team said: He maintained his innocence, stating that the directors of the organizing committee did not have the authority to collect sponsors.

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Disaster waste collection begins in Wajima City from February 1st

2024-01-31 19:33:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, collection of disaster waste from homes and businesses, such as furniture broken in the earthquake, will begin on February 1st. Furniture and home appliances that residents had removed from their homes were piled up in the city center ahead of collection.

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[Momentary video] Fire breaks out at Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant in Aichi; explosion also occurs

2024-01-31 19:30:00
On the afternoon of the 31st, a fire broke out at a thermal power plant in Taketoyo Town, Aichi Prefecture, and the fire was almost extinguished earlier. According to the police and fire department, there are no confirmed injuries or people who were unable to escape.

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In the affected area, rain and snow are expected on the 1st. Even if it rains little, be careful of landslides.

2024-01-31 19:29:00
Temperatures continued to rise in the disaster-stricken areas on the 31st, with the highest daytime temperature in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, reaching the same level as early April. Rain and snow are expected on February 1st, and as the ground has loosened due to previous earthquakes, even a small amount of rain could cause landslides, so caution is required.

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One month tomorrow since the earthquake: The prefecture's first temporary housing in Wajima will move in on February 3rd

2024-01-31 19:22:00
February 1 marks one month since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred, and the first temporary housing in Ishikawa Prefecture was completed in Wajima City on the 31st, with occupancy starting on February 3rd.

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Takiyama Hospital resubmits improvement plan after assault on inpatient; director and others to resign

2024-01-31 19:08:00
Takiyama Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where an incident of assault on an inpatient by a nurse occurred, received guidance from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that measures to prevent recurrence were insufficient, and the hospital's director and board members We resubmitted an improvement plan to the metropolitan government that included the resignation of the head of the department.

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The National Tax Bureau charges “Itadaki Joshi” defendant with tax evasion by failing to declare income obtained through fraud.

2024-01-31 18:58:00
A 25-year-old defendant who calls herself a ``Itadaki Joshi'' on social media and is accused of defrauding a man of over 150 million yen by making him fall in love with her has been accused of defrauding men. He was accused by the Nagoya Regional Taxation Bureau of evading approximately 40 million yen in taxes by failing to declare the income he earned.

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Full-fledged discussion begins at Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare council ahead of implementation of public pension “financial verification”

2024-01-31 18:51:00
Ahead of the ``fiscal review'' that shows the outlook for future benefit levels of public pensions, which will be held for the first time in five years, a full-scale discussion has begun at a council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. A number of committee members requested that the government provide an estimate of what would happen if system reforms were made to prevent a decline in benefit levels, such as extending the payment period for national pension insurance premiums.

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Three Japanese people in their 20s arrested on suspicion of involvement in special fraud at Cambodian base

2024-01-31 18:49:00
Three Japanese people in their 20s were arrested by the Saitama Prefectural Police Headquarters on suspicion of being involved in a special fraud case in which elderly people were defrauded of cash while staying in Cambodia. Police have also arrested two people in Japan, including ``Ukeko,'' who are believed to be members of the same group, and are determined to uncover the reality of the group.

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Daihatsu decides to resume production of two commercial vehicle models on February 12th

2024-01-31 18:45:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., whose plants have been suspended due to issues with fraudulent acquisition of national certification, has decided to resume production of two commercial vehicle models on February 12th. Production of 12 models, including the main model Tanto, will be suspended until at least March 1st.

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Former temporary employee of NTT West subsidiary arrested by Okayama Prefectural Police over personal information leak issue

2024-01-31 18:40:00
A former temporary employee of a subsidiary of NTT West leaked more than 9 million pieces of personal information from local governments and companies, including illegally stealing customer information from more than 30,000 people from companies in Okayama Prefecture to a list agency. A 63-year-old former temporary employee was arrested on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act for leaking information.

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A person calling himself Satoshi Kirishima denies involvement in the incident, but suggests involvement in another incident

2024-01-31 18:27:00
A man named Satoshi Kirishima (70), a member of the East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front wanted for his involvement in one of the serial corporate bombings that occurred in the 1970s, died at a hospital on the 29th. However, when interviewed by investigators, it was revealed that while he denied any involvement in the case for which he was wanted, he hinted at involvement in another bombing case. The Metropolitan Police Department is speeding up DNA testing and is currently analyzing what was heard.

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[Breaking news] Aichi Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant reports “explosion and black smoke rising”

2024-01-31 18:22:00
On the afternoon of the 31st, a fire broke out at a thermal power plant in Taketoyo Town, Aichi Prefecture, and black smoke is still rising more than three hours later. According to the police and fire department, there are no confirmed injuries or people who were unable to escape.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Fire command system malfunctions amid flood of rescue requests

2024-01-31 18:13:00
Immediately after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, it was discovered that a problem occurred in the command system of the fire department headquarters that has jurisdiction over Wajima City and Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, making it impossible to issue dispatch orders. At the time, the number of rescue requests far exceeded the number that the fire department could respond to, and the staff member who responded said, ``We were unable to issue commands, and we were unable to send emergency vehicles immediately.''The road situation "It was frustrating to not be able to do anything even though I wanted to save so many lives."

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[Damage situation 31st] 238 people died in Ishikawa Prefecture

2024-01-31 18:06:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 238 as of 2 p.m. on the 31st, unchanged from the 30th.

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January consumer attitude index rises for 4th consecutive month among households with 2 or more people

2024-01-31 17:58:00
This month's consumer attitude index announced by the Cabinet Office on the 31st was 38.0 for households with two or more people, 0.8 points higher than the previous month and rising for the fourth consecutive month.

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[Breaking news] Aichi Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant reports “explosion and black smoke rising”

2024-01-31 17:55:00
On the afternoon of the 31st, a fire broke out at a thermal power plant in Taketoyo Town, Aichi Prefecture, and black smoke is still rising one and a half hours later. According to the police and fire department, there are currently no confirmed injuries or people who were unable to escape.

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Big Motor's arrested employee may have been ordered to cut trees due to the influence of the head office

2024-01-31 17:51:00
The head office employee who was arrested for instructing the cutting down of a roadside tree in front of a used car sales company "Big Motor" store is the only person in charge of patrolling and inspecting stores in various locations, and is conducting regular inspections of stores at the site. It was revealed through interviews with police and other sources that he had a lot of influence. It has been pointed out that poor inspection results led to demotion, and police are investigating the possibility that the trees were ordered to be felled using influence.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railways, buses, airlines, expressways (16:00 on the 31st)

2024-01-31 17:42:00
This is the impact of an earthquake on transportation and roads. (As of 4pm on the 31st)

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Central Nippon Expressway President apologizes for stranded Meishin Expressway “Let’s prevent it from happening again”

2024-01-31 17:33:00
Regarding the stranded vehicle that occurred on the Meishin Expressway in Gifu Prefecture on the 24th of this month due to heavy snow, Central Nippon Expressway President Shunji Komuro said at a press conference on the 31st, ``We deeply apologize for causing such an incident.'' He apologized and expressed his intention to work to prevent it from happening again.

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Toyama Takaoka Demolition work begins on damaged buildings

2024-01-31 17:20:00
February 1 marks one month since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and work has begun to demolish damaged buildings in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, which has the highest number of damaged homes in the prefecture.

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Toyama restaurants support restaurants in Ishikawa with “Fukkoumeshi”

2024-01-31 17:18:00
To support restaurants in Ishikawa Prefecture that were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, restaurant owners in Toyama Prefecture thank those who donated gift boxes filled with a dish they named "Fukko Meshi." We have started an initiative to provide this as a service.

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Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant reports “explosion and black smoke rising” Taketoyo Town, Aichi

2024-01-31 17:02:00
On the afternoon of the 31st, the fire department received a series of reports that there was an explosion at a thermal power plant in Taketoyo Town, Aichi Prefecture, and black smoke was rising, and the fire department is investigating the situation in detail. According to the police and fire department, there are currently no reports of injuries.

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Ishikawa Prefecture releases names of 19 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (2:00 p.m. on the 31st)

2024-01-31 16:54:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has released the names and ages of 19 people whose safety is unknown due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake. There has been no change since January 23rd, and the prefecture is requesting a wide range of information.

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The number of housing starts last year was 819,623 units, lower than the previous year for the first time in three years, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

2024-01-31 16:30:00
The number of housing units built nationwide last year fell below the previous year for the first time in three years. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism attributes this to factors such as rising prices of construction materials and reduced demand.

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Ishikawa Suzu City distributes water, food, etc. to people who continue to ``evacuate at home''

2024-01-31 16:23:00
After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, began an initiative to distribute water and food to people who were still living in their homes that were affected by the earthquake.

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[Live streaming] Aichi Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant reports “explosion and black smoke”

2024-01-31 16:15:00
On the afternoon of the 31st, the fire department received a series of reports that black smoke was rising at a thermal power plant in Taketoyo Town, Aichi Prefecture, and the fire department is investigating the situation in detail. According to the fire department, just after 3 p.m. on the 31st, there were multiple reports from people living nearby saying that there was an explosion and black smoke was rising at the Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant in Taketoyo Town, Aichi Prefecture. Black smoke was coming from the boiler facility, and the coal conveyor next door was also on fire. According to the police and fire department, there are currently no reports of injuries. Images from a camera installed by NHK at Chubu Airport show a large amount of black smoke rising in the direction of the power plant.

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The cause of death in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake was "compression death" in approximately 40% of cases, but "hypothermia" and "freezing death" were also reported.

2024-01-31 16:13:00
As of the 30th, 238 people have been confirmed to have died in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, including suspected ``disaster-related deaths''. Of these, NHK interviewed the National Police Agency regarding the cause of death for 222 people whose autopsies were performed by the police, and found that the most common cause of death was crushing death due to being crushed under a collapsed building, accounting for approximately 40% of the total. I found out that It was revealed that more than 30 people suffered from "hypothermia" or "frozen to death," highlighting the fact that many people were losing their physical strength and dying while waiting for rescue. Ta.

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Many suspects in special fraud based in the Philippines were arrested and entered the country about a month ago

2024-01-31 16:05:00
In a case in which eight Japanese suspects who had been detained in the Philippines were arrested for making special fraudulent phone calls to Japan from there, many of the suspects were sent to the Philippines one after another for about a month before their arrest. It was discovered through an interview with the police that he had entered the country. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the group's entry into the country.

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“Breast Reconstruction Surgery I want you to know” Model recruitment for photo book production

2024-01-31 15:49:00
In order to spread awareness about surgery to reconstruct breasts lost due to breast cancer, a patient support group and a Kyoto publishing company have decided to produce a photo book of people who have undergone breast reconstruction surgery. We will start recruiting. Photographer Mika Ninagawa will be in charge of photography.

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[Ishikawa water supply support] Implemented in 8 municipalities including Wajima City (11:00 on the 31st)

2024-01-31 15:45:00
Information on water supply support and bathing support scheduled for the 31st in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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My wife, my son, where are you... My wife's whistle that kept ringing [Voices from the disaster area, 31st]

2024-01-31 15:30:00
The flute was left behind by his wife. I rang that whistle many times. Many times in front of her home. However, there was no reaction. ``I'm sorry I couldn't help you,'' said a man from Wajima City, crying as he spoke of his feelings for his family.

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Approximately 790,000 Toyota Yaris, Aqua, and Sienta vehicles recalled

2024-01-31 15:20:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has submitted a recall to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for approximately 790,000 vehicles in three models, including the Yaris, due to a defect in the device that cushions the impact from the road surface, which could, in the worst case, make the vehicle undriveable. I did.

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Maebashi Akagi Onuma's ice fishing for smelt is now open, significantly delayed due to warm winter, etc.

2024-01-31 15:18:00
Smelt fishing on the ice, which is held at a lake on Mt. Akagi in Maebashi City, was opened much later than usual because the ice was not thick enough due to the warm winter, but it finally opened on the 31st. It was crowded with many fishing customers who were looking forward to it.

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Ishikawa Suzu beauty salon reopens, preparing hot water using spring water near the store

2024-01-31 15:11:00
A beauty salon in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, reopened on the 31st and began offering free haircut and shampoo services to those affected by the disaster.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railways, buses, airlines, expressways (11:00 on the 31st)

2024-01-31 15:10:00
This is the impact of the earthquake on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture. (As of 11am on the 31st)

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Withdrawal of complaint against Booking.com Accommodation fee deposit after filing suit

2024-01-31 15:06:00
A hotel owner who had filed a lawsuit seeking damages from Booking.com, a major lodging reservation site headquartered in the Netherlands, claiming that the accommodation fees paid by customers were not transferred to the bank, has since claimed that the fees have not been paid. I learned that the complaint had been withdrawn because of this.

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[Damage status: 31st] Approximately 2,500 homes have power outage in the Noto region (as of 14:00)

2024-01-31 14:50:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 2,500 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture were without power as of 2 p.m.

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Large quantities of flares from dismantled cars stored without permission? Documents sent to company, etc. Miyagi

2024-01-31 14:39:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has referred the managing director of a car buying and selling company in Miyagi Prefecture and the company as a corporation to prosecutors on suspicion of storing a large amount of flares containing gunpowder in a warehouse without permission. He reportedly collected flares from dismantled cars and sold them on an internet auction site.

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JR West Nanao Line will resume operation on all lines from February 15th for the first time in a month and a half

2024-01-31 14:15:00
JR West has announced that it plans to resume operations on some sections of the Nanao Line, which have been suspended due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, from February 15th. As a result, all sections of JR's conventional lines within Ishikawa Prefecture will be reopened for the first time in about a month and a half.

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Toyama City Fisheries Association meets with mayor to seek support for damage to fishing port facilities and fishing gear

2024-01-31 14:13:00
Representatives of fishermen from Toyama City, whose fishing port facilities and fishing gear were severely damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, met with Mayor Fujii and asked for support, citing the large amount of costs involved in restoring the area.

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Three people arrested on suspicion of violating the Employment Security Act by recruiting women to Las Vegas for prostitution purposes

2024-01-31 13:06:00
Three people, including the manager of a date club in Tokyo, were arrested on suspicion of violating the Employment Security Act for recruiting women for the purpose of prostitution by sending them to Las Vegas, USA. The woman had been in trouble with a staff member of a local prostitution organization and received threats, and was being protected by local police.

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Elementary school in Nanao City, which was closed until the end, resumes classes at the school building

2024-01-31 12:50:00
The last of the elementary and junior high schools in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was closed due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, resumed classes in the school building from January 31st, and the children who came to school were smiling and making friends. I was happy to see you again.

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Family Mart in Ishikawa Wajima resumes operations at some stores from today

2024-01-31 12:44:00
FamilyMart, a major convenience store, has temporarily closed its stores in the northern Noto region due to the earthquake, but some of its stores in Wajima City have resumed operations from the 31st.

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One month tomorrow since the earthquake, the first temporary housing in Ishikawa Prefecture will be built in Wajima City

2024-01-31 12:40:00
February 1 marks one month since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred, and the first temporary housing in Ishikawa Prefecture will be completed in Wajima City on the 31st.

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Users and families of a facility for people with disabilities in Wajima evacuate to Aichi with support staff

2024-01-31 12:19:00
On the 30th, users of a facility for people with disabilities in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and their families evacuated to a facility in Aichi Prefecture, along with the staff who had been supporting them.

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Big Motor employee arrested visited store as part of "environmental maintenance inspection"

2024-01-31 12:15:00
An investigation has revealed that an employee at the head office who was arrested for instructing the cutting of a street tree in front of a used car sales company "Big Motor" store had personally visited the store as part of an "environmental maintenance inspection." I found this out through interviews with the people involved. Police are investigating in detail the circumstances surrounding his visit to the store.

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Temperatures in the affected area are expected to be similar to those of mid- to late March. Be careful of landslides.

2024-01-31 12:13:00
Temperatures in the disaster-affected areas are expected to remain above normal on the 31st, with temperatures expected to be similar to mid-to-late March. The ground has become loose due to previous earthquakes, so even water from melting snow or a little rain can cause landslides, so caution is required.

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Former temporary employee of NTT West subsidiary arrested by Okayama Prefectural Police over personal information leak issue

2024-01-31 12:05:00
A former temporary employee of a subsidiary of NTT West leaked more than 9 million pieces of personal information from local governments and companies, including illegally taking customer information from companies in Okayama Prefecture and leaking it to a list agency. Interviews with investigators revealed that the prefectural police headquarters arrested a former temporary employee in his 60s on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act.

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The cause of death in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake was "compression death" in approximately 40% of cases, but "hypothermia" and "freezing death" were also reported.

2024-01-31 11:59:00
As of the 30th, 238 people have been confirmed to have died in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, including suspected ``disaster-related deaths''. Of these, NHK interviewed the National Police Agency regarding the cause of death for 222 people whose autopsies were performed by the police, and found that the most common cause of death was crushing death due to being crushed under a collapsed building, accounting for approximately 40% of the total. I found out that It was revealed that more than 30 people suffered from "hypothermia" or "frozen to death," highlighting the fact that many people were losing their physical strength and dying while waiting for rescue. Ta.

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

2024-01-31 11:50:00
NHK Kanazawa will be broadcasting information related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, lifeline information in Ishikawa Prefecture, and local information.

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The second group of people who were evacuated to Unazuki Onsen after the disaster in Wajima arrived at the hotel.

2024-01-31 11:44:00
The second group of people evacuated to Unazuki Onsen in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture after being affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a magnitude 7 earthquake was observed, arrived at a hotel in the hot spring town on the evening of the 30th.

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Earthquake-affected areas Temperatures are expected to rise during the day and snow is expected to melt; landslide warning

2024-01-31 10:12:00
Although the number of earthquakes is gradually decreasing in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture and its surrounding areas, there is still a lot of activity and continued vigilance is required. Temperatures in the affected areas are expected to be similar to late March temperatures during the day, snow is expected to melt, and the ground has loosened due to previous earthquakes, so please be careful of landslides.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railways, buses, airlines, expressways (5:00 on the 31st)

2024-01-31 10:07:00
This is the impact of an earthquake on transportation and roads.

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Three Japanese men in their 20s suspected of involvement in special fraud arrested and transferred from Cambodia

2024-01-31 08:16:00
Three Japanese people in their 20s were arrested by the Saitama Prefectural Police Headquarters for their involvement in a special fraud case in which elderly people were defrauded of cash while staying in Cambodia. Police have also arrested two people in Japan, including ``Ukeko,'' who are believed to be members of the same group, and are determined to uncover the reality of the group.

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[Ishikawa water supply support] Implemented in 8 municipalities including Wajima City (31st)

2024-01-31 07:40:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the 31st in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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[Damage status: 31st] Approximately 2,500 homes have power outage in the Noto region (as of 5:00)

2024-01-31 07:36:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 2,500 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture were without power as of 5 a.m.

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Personal information leaked or lost at listed companies, etc. “40.9 million people, the highest ever”

2024-01-31 06:55:00
Last year, there were 175 cases of personal information leaks and losses reported by listed companies, which amounted to 40.9 million people, all of which were new record highs, according to a summary by a credit bureau.

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Introducing "joint custody" Ministry of Justice plans to submit a bill to revise the Civil Code, etc. in the current Diet session

2024-01-31 06:34:00
Regarding raising children after divorce, the Legislative Council's subcommittee has compiled a draft outline centered on the introduction of ``joint custody,'' which grants custody of children to both father and mother. The Ministry of Justice plans to submit a bill to revise the Civil Code and other laws to the current Diet session with the aim of enacting it.

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Employee arrested on suspicion of instructing cutting down of roadside tree in front of Big Motor store

2024-01-31 06:27:00
In response to a roadside tree problem that was discovered in front of the store of the used car sales company "Big Motor," the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Headquarters ordered a 51-year-old employee who was working at the head office at the time to cut down the tree in front of the store in Kawasaki City. He was arrested on suspicion of causing damage to property. At the time, the arrested employee served as an ``environmental improvement promotion committee'' that patrolled and inspected each store, and the company explained to the city that ``a committee member at the head office instructed the store manager to cut down the tree,'' so the police were told that We are planning to take a closer look at the actual situation and background.

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[Ishikawa water supply support] Implemented in 8 municipalities including Wajima City (31st)

2024-01-31 06:16:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the 31st in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake: Consultations are coming in from people who have lost their jobs.

2024-01-31 04:37:00
In areas that were severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, there have been a number of inquiries from people who have lost their jobs asking if they can receive support, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has implemented special measures for unemployment benefits and employment adjustment subsidies, so Hello Work We would like you to consult with us.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Land created with embankments collapses at multiple points, causing damage to houses

2024-01-31 04:20:00
Experts have discovered that the Noto Peninsula earthquake caused lands built by mounding of earth to collapse in multiple locations, including Nanao City and Tsubata Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, and that homes were also damaged.

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Pilots and controllers exchange opinions after Haneda accident, aiming to prevent mistakes

2024-01-31 04:09:00
On the 30th, pilots and air traffic controllers held an exchange of opinions as part of emergency safety measures following a collision between two aircraft at Haneda Airport. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will compile the opinions expressed this time and submit it to a review committee of experts who will discuss safety measures, with the aim of helping everyone understand each other's ideas and preventing mistakes.

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