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Hokuriku Shinkansen test ride event for the general public - Driving experience between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on the new section

2024-02-03 21:06:00
A test ride event was held for the general public between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, which is scheduled to open next month, allowing passengers to get an early taste of the new section.

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Ishikawa: Volunteer activities begin in Suzu City and Nakanoto Town

2024-02-03 20:44:00
Volunteer activities began on the 3rd in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and were tasked with cleaning up disaster waste.

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Tokyo Snowfall from dawn tomorrow Heavy snowfall mainly along the mountains of Kanto-Koshin area from the day after tomorrow

2024-02-03 20:39:00
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 5th to the 6th, mainly along the mountains. If the temperature is lower than expected, there is a risk of warning-level heavy snow even in flat areas, so please pay close attention to future information.

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Noto: Sediment inflow into the seabed after earthquake ``continues''; experts investigate impact

2024-02-03 20:35:00
A research report meeting by experts regarding the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake was held at Kanazawa University, and it was revealed that after the earthquake, earth and sand that flowed in from the land was deposited on the ocean floor off the coast of Noto Town and Suzu City, and the topography has changed significantly depending on the location. etc. were reported.

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The reason why an artist who leaves the disaster-stricken area in his paintings depicts the fire damage on Wajima's "Asaichi Dori" is

2024-02-03 20:28:00
An artist who continues his activities to preserve the situation of disaster-stricken areas across the country in pictures visited Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and painted the damage caused by the large-scale fire on ``Asaichi Dori''.

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Craftsmen who decided to close their Wajima lacquerware business after the earthquake are also concerned about the accelerating decline in the number of workers involved.

2024-02-03 20:25:00
In the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake, workshops and shops of the traditional Wajima lacquerware industry in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, suffered significant damage, and some artisans have decided to close their businesses in the wake of the earthquake.

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Wajima: Parent and child who died in the earthquake mourn their farewell at funeral one month later

2024-02-03 20:23:00
A funeral was held for a father and son in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who died after being crushed under their home when it collapsed in a landslide during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and the bereaved family regretted saying goodbye.

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Governor Hase Ishikawa inspects disaster-affected general hospital “doing our best for recovery” Nanao Suzu

2024-02-03 20:21:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture toured hospitals in Suzu City and Nanao City, both of which were severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and expressed his intention to do everything in their power to restore the areas.

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Ishikawa's first temporary housing begins, but challenges arise due to closure of ``voluntary evacuation center''

2024-02-03 19:18:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the first temporary housing in the prefecture has been completed, and occupancy began on the 3rd. On the other hand, as the evacuation period continues to drag on, challenges are becoming clearer.

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Search for missing people in Suzu Nie Town After earthquake, safety of 2 people still unknown for 1 month

2024-02-03 19:03:00
At the site of a large-scale landslide in Nie-cho, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a search was underway for people whose whereabouts were unknown for three days, more than a month after the earthquake occurred.

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Elementary school in Okuma Town, Fukushima opens for the first time in 13 years, and students from the time bring home their personal belongings

2024-02-03 18:24:00
Elementary schools and kindergartens in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture, where evacuation orders are still in place due to the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, are being visited by people who were attending the school at the time of the accident for the first time in 13 years, and left in the classrooms. I took home study materials.

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[Damage status] Power outage continues in some areas of Ishikawa Noto region (February 3)

2024-02-03 18:11:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 1,900 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture were without power as of 5 p.m. on the 3rd.

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Ishikawa: Volunteer activities begin in Suzu City and Nakanoto Town

2024-02-03 17:59:00
Volunteer activities began on the 3rd in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and were tasked with cleaning up disaster waste.

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``Conflicted whether to hold the event'' Wajima Ishikawa throws beans at disaster-affected shrines, praying for recovery

2024-02-03 17:58:00
On the 3rd of Setsubun, a bean-throwing event was held at a shrine in the center of Wajima City, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and many people prayed for a speedy recovery.

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Ishikawa Earthquake housing damage and financial worries Experts hold free joint consultation sessions

2024-02-03 17:49:00
A joint consultation meeting was held in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where experts provided free consultation on housing, money, and other concerns in the wake of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Setsubun will be moved one day earlier next year to February 2nd due to the movement of the earth and sun.

2024-02-03 17:30:00
This year, Setsubun falls on February 3rd, but next year it will be moved one day earlier to February 2nd due to changes in the calendar due to factors such as the relative position of the Earth and the sun.

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[Damage status] Power outage continues in some areas of Ishikawa Noto region (February 3)

2024-02-03 17:06:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 2,000 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture were without power as of 2 p.m. on the 3rd.

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The power goes out and we use lanterns...The supermarket still doesn't close [Voices from the disaster area]

2024-02-03 16:49:00
One month has passed since the earthquake on New Year's Day, and we are now in February. The only supermarket in the Awakura district of Machino-cho, Wajima City, which suffered major damage, has continued to operate without interruption since immediately after the earthquake. The shop owner's home was completely destroyed and he continues to live in evacuation. The store is dark because the power has not been restored, and customers are asked to bring lanterns when entering. I asked him why he still wanted to open a shop. “The local people are more like family than customers.”

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Ishikawa Prefecture Governor Hase inspects disaster-affected general hospital in Suzu, “doing our best for recovery”

2024-02-03 16:26:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture toured a general hospital in Suzu City, which suffered major damage in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and expressed his intention to do everything in his power to restore the area.

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Ishikawa Prefecture releases names of 13 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake (February 3)

2024-02-03 16:13:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has released the names and ages of 13 people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

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Ishikawa: Volunteer activities begin in Suzu City and Nakanoto Town

2024-02-03 15:25:00
Volunteer activities began on the 3rd in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and are helping to clean up disaster waste.

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Ishikawa Prefecture's first temporary housing is completed and people can move in from today in Wajima City

2024-02-03 14:09:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the first temporary housing in the prefecture has been completed, and occupancy began on the 3rd.

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Search terms for disaster-stricken areas have changed: “temporary housing” and financial institution names have increased

2024-02-03 13:47:00
It's been over a month since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. We investigated changes in search words in the disaster-stricken areas. When looking for words related to ``recovering one's life,'' the search began with ``disaster victim certificate,'' and after three weeks, searches for ``temporary housing,'' as well as local banks and credit unions, began to appear. Experts point out, ``Some people continue to evacuate, while others move to rebuild, which shows that the situations of disaster victims are diversifying. Careful support is required.''

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Children with congenital syphilis transmit mother-to-child infection from pregnant women to fetus at record high

2024-02-03 13:19:00
The number of children with congenital syphilis, which is transmitted from mother to child from pregnant women infected with syphilis, was 37 last year, the highest number since statistics began using the current method, according to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases. I understand this in summary.

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Toyama Firefly Squid Fixed Nets Recovery from earthquake damage is hurried as fishing ban is lifted

2024-02-03 13:17:00
At Mizuhashi Fishing Port in Toyama City, where fixed nets used for firefly squid fishing were severely damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, fishermen are rushing to restore the port in preparation for the lifting of firefly squid fishing next month.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railways, Airways, Buses, Expressways (February 3rd)

2024-02-03 12:13:00
This is the impact of the earthquake on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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[Damage status] Power outage continues in some areas of Ishikawa Noto region (February 3)

2024-02-03 12:11:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 2,300 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture are without power as of 11 a.m. on the 3rd.

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Three people rescued from outside Nagano ski resort course, temporarily unable to move

2024-02-03 11:54:00
Police and others searched for three snowboarders and skiers who were stuck in a mountain forest in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture, and all were rescued safely.

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Izakaya pub reopens amid water outage in Ishikawa “Because there is no foreseeable recovery”

2024-02-03 11:51:00
Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, continues to experience water outages, but an izakaya in the city center has resumed operations and is now a place for local residents affected by the disaster to talk.

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[Ishikawa water supply/bathing support information] Implemented in 9 cities and towns including Wajima and Suzu (3 days)

2024-02-03 11:50:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the 3rd in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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“Switch to cheaper options” 60% Cabinet Office survey

2024-02-03 11:26:00
A survey of consumer attitudes when purchasing food conducted by the Cabinet Office found that 60% of people responded that they had switched to cheaper products in response to successive food price increases.

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[Damage status] Power outage continues in some areas of Ishikawa Noto region (February 3)

2024-02-03 10:15:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 2,000 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture were without power as of 5 a.m. on the 3rd.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Bus, Expressway (05:00 on the 3rd)

2024-02-03 08:59:00
This is the impact of the earthquake on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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[Search begins] 3 people trapped in backcountry Nagano

2024-02-03 07:59:00
Three people who were snowboarding or skiing got lost and unable to move in the forest in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture, and police and others have been searching for them since the morning of the 3rd.

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"This time it's us" Miyagi Minamisanriku High School Supporting junior high and high school students in Ishikawa

2024-02-03 07:52:00
A high school in Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture, which was damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake 13 years ago, has been releasing colored paper and videos to show support for junior high and high school students in Ishikawa Prefecture, who have been forced to live a difficult life due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. I made it.

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Suspect arrested in Nagano attempted murder case Suspected of involvement in Mito murder case

2024-02-03 07:46:00
Ibaraki Prefectural Police has confirmed that a gang leader who was arrested on the 1st after being wanted for his involvement in an attempted murder case in Nagano Prefecture was involved in an incident in which a gang leader was murdered in Mito City in 2022. Interviews with investigators revealed that the matter is being investigated as suspicious.

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Traditional event “Amamehagi” postponed in some areas Ishikawa Noto Town

2024-02-03 06:40:00
Amamehagi, a traditional event to ward off evil that is held every year on Setsubun in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, has been postponed in some areas this year due to earthquake damage.

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Ishikawa Volunteers dispatched from Suzu City and Nakanoto Town today

2024-02-03 05:11:00
Starting from the 3rd, Ishikawa Prefecture will be dispatching new volunteers to Suzu City and Nakanoto Town to assist in cleaning up disaster waste in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Strengthening relations with Pacific island countries: Japan Coast Guard dispatches security officers for first time for rescue training

2024-02-03 04:59:00
As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation with Pacific Island coast guard authorities, the Japan Coast Guard announced in January that it had dispatched coast guard officers to Micronesia and the Marshall Islands for the first time to conduct rescue training.

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[Ishikawa water supply support information] Wajima, Suzu, Noto town, etc. (3 days)

2024-02-03 04:47:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the 3rd in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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House fire in Hanamaki, Iwate; two bodies found in the ruins: a woman in her 90s and her son

2024-02-03 04:39:00
Around 7 pm on the 2nd, a fire destroyed a house in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, and the bodies of two people were found in the ashes. Police are currently investigating the suspects as a woman in her 90s who lives in the house, who has not been able to contact them, and her son, who was visiting the house.

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Contaminated with radioactive materials Mishandling of Self-Defense Force protective clothing, etc. No health hazards confirmed

2024-02-03 00:45:00
Last month, it was revealed that the Self-Defense Forces' protective clothing contaminated with radioactive materials as a result of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident was mistakenly transported outside the base and shredded by a private contractor. The Ministry of Defense has stated that no health hazards have been confirmed for contractors, etc., and that they are working to prevent a recurrence.

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Toyama Himi Mayor hands over request for financial support such as housing restoration to governor

2024-02-03 00:30:00
Mayor Hayashi of Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, where homes and roads have been damaged one after another due to a phenomenon believed to be liquefaction caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, visited the prefectural office on the 2nd and requested financial support for the restoration of homes and agricultural facilities. I handed the book to the governor.

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Three people stranded in backcountry forest, Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano

2024-02-03 00:21:00
On the evening of the 2nd, three people snowboarding and skiing got lost and unable to move in the forest in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture. Police and others are planning to start searching from the early morning of the 3rd.

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