Social News(2024/02/07)
Gunma Isesaki Elementary school students were bitten one after another by a medium-sized dog, 12 injured, dog captured
2024-02-07 23:42:00
On the evening of the 7th, a total of 12 people, including 9 elementary school students, were bitten one after another by a medium-sized dog kept in the neighborhood near two parks in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, and 11 people sustained minor injuries. Did. The other person's life was not in danger, and the dog was captured, and police are investigating the situation at the time by interviewing the owner.
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Contaminated water purification equipment Water leakage from exhaust port estimated at approximately 5.5 tons
2024-02-07 23:09:00
On the morning of the 7th at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, water was found leaking from the exhaust port of a contaminated water purification system. The leaked water is estimated to be approximately 5.5 tons, and it is thought to have contained radioactive materials equivalent to 220 times the national reporting standard, and some of it may have soaked into the soil at the site. Therefore, TEPCO has decided to collect leaked water and soil from now on.
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Four people arrested on suspicion of violating the Specified Commercial Transactions Law after offering construction contracts to disaster-stricken homes
2024-02-07 21:59:00
Four people, including executives from a company in Kobe City, have been arrested for allegedly failing to provide a document stating the cancellation of the contract when they offered a contract to install blue tarpaulins on houses in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. it was done.
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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in northern Wakayama Prefecture, no fear of tsunami
2024-02-07 21:38:00
At around 8:59 p.m. on the 7th, there was an earthquake in Wakayama Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.
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Kyoto District Court begins pre-trial proceedings in Gyoza boss murder case
2024-02-07 21:33:00
Procedures were held on the 7th to sort out issues and evidence ahead of the trial of a gang leader charged with murder and other crimes in the case in which the president of a Kyoto company that operates "Gyoza no Osho" was shot and killed. was held for the first time. According to the Kyoto District Court, the trial will focus on whether the defendant was the one who shot and killed the victim.
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Family court approves second gender change petition for gender identity disorder Okayama
2024-02-07 21:17:00
On the 7th, the family court issued a decision approving the petition for non-surgical gender change made by a person with gender identity disorder living in Okayama Prefecture. This is in line with the decision of the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court issued in October last year, and the parties expressed their joy at having their second application approved.
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[Earthquake breaking news] Seismic intensity 4 in northern Wakayama Prefecture
2024-02-07 21:16:00
At around 8:59 p.m. on the 7th, there was an earthquake in Wakayama Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.
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Akita Bear sightings continue after December, with 16 sightings reported this year
2024-02-07 21:06:00
Even after December, when bears are generally supposed to hibernate, bear sightings continue to occur in Akita Prefecture, with 16 sightings reported as of the 6th this year.
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“Giant Earthquake in the Nankai Trough” Evaluation Committee “No particular changes observed”
2024-02-07 21:00:00
A regular study meeting was held to evaluate the possibility of a huge earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough, and the conclusion was that no particular changes have been observed.
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Shiga Nuclear Power Plant monitoring post missing “Is communication failure the cause?” Measures to be taken
2024-02-07 20:18:00
Due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, some of the monitoring posts installed around the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture were unable to obtain radiation dose data. , announced a policy to take countermeasures such as strengthening communication multiplexing.
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[Damage Status 7th] 241 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, more than 57,000 homes damaged
2024-02-07 19:53:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, one new death was confirmed in Suzu City, bringing the number of confirmed deaths in the prefecture to 241 as of 2 p.m. on the 7th.
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Gunma Isesaki More than ten people injured after being bitten by dogs at two parks one after another; dogs captured
2024-02-07 19:51:00
On the evening of the 7th, elementary school students and adults were bitten by dogs one after another at two parks in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, and more than a dozen people were injured. In both cases, the injuries appear to be minor, and the dog that bit them has already been captured, so police are investigating the circumstances at the time in detail.
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Six men and women arrested for cultivating cannabis plants in a building believed to be a former factory site, perhaps remotely controlled?
2024-02-07 19:42:00
Six men and women have been arrested by Aichi Prefectural Police for cultivating cannabis plants in a building believed to be a former factory site in Mie Prefecture. The system allows for remote control of things like room temperature, and police suspect that cannabis was being cultivated in an organized manner and are investigating the smuggling route.
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Ishikawa Approximately 37,500 homes continue to experience water outages, with efforts to overcome the difficult situation
2024-02-07 19:37:00
More than a month has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In Ishikawa Prefecture, approximately 37,500 homes in seven cities and towns continue to be without water, including almost all of Wajima City and Suzu City. (2:00 p.m. on the 7th) Amid predictions that recovery may take some time after April, efforts are being made to somehow overcome the difficult current situation, such as resuming school lunches and setting up temporary baths. is also spreading all over the place.
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Ishikawa Prefecture Explanation session on future housing for 2nd stage evacuees
2024-02-07 19:29:00
Ishikawa Prefecture held an information session regarding future housing for people who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and have taken secondary evacuation to hotels and inns. Options such as emergency temporary housing and deemed temporary housing have been presented, and the prefecture is conducting a questionnaire to try to understand the intentions of the disaster victims.
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Maintaining health through exercise for elderly people evacuated from Toyama, Kurobe, and Ishikawa
2024-02-07 19:24:00
Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture, where people from Ishikawa Prefecture affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake have taken shelter as a secondary evacuation center, has begun an initiative to have evacuated elderly people do exercise every day to maintain their health. .
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Killer whale surrounded by drift ice, unable to be seen and ``escaped'' off the coast of Rausu Town, Hokkaido
2024-02-07 19:23:00
On the 6th, a pod of killer whales was trapped in drift ice off the coast of Rausu town in eastern Hokkaido, but on the 7th, they were no longer seen. The town says, ``We believe they were able to escape because the densely packed ice floes loosened.''
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I wish they would come out and say it was a joke...The last moments of a firefighter who was close to brothers
2024-02-07 19:20:00
He was the first to rush to the scene of a fire. He was buried alive shortly after his family was evacuated after the first earthquake, and he returned home and changed into his fire department uniform. The deceased firefighter was still clutching the belt of his uniform in one hand. ``I feel like someone might come out from behind the scenes and say, ``This is a joke...'' I really hope it's a joke,'' said the fire department captain, who ``was like a little brother to me.''
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Ishikawa Prefecture Distribution of transportation IC cards to disaster victims Utilizing system to provide support
2024-02-07 19:18:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has begun an initiative to use the transportation IC card system to understand the situation of disaster victims and utilize this information to provide detailed support.
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A bear entered a warehouse in Akita, and on the second sunset, a trap was set but the bear could not be caught.
2024-02-07 19:15:00
On the 6th, the sun set for the second time since a bear entered the warehouse of a shipping company on the outskirts of Akita City. On the 7th, Akita City worked with the police and hunting club to set up a trap in a warehouse, but they have not been able to capture the animal, and the surrounding area continues to be guarded and monitored.
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Former Eugenics Protection Act Plaintiffs seek ruling from Supreme Court that will help recover damages
2024-02-07 19:08:00
Before the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court hears a case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the state, the plaintiffs and their defense team are I visited the court and asked for a verdict that would help me recover from the damage.
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A 20-year-old suspect suspected of embezzlement after failing to return a luxury foreign car rental was re-arrested.
2024-02-07 19:08:00
Last September, a high-end foreign rental car rented in Nagano Prefecture caused an accident and was badly damaged in Oita Prefecture, about 700 kilometers away in a straight line, and police arrested the 20-year-old suspect who rented the rental car after the deadline. He was arrested for not returning it. He has denied some of the charges in response to the investigation.
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Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Daishiro Yamagiwa's poster burnt; investigation on suspicion of property damage
2024-02-07 18:58:00
On the night of the 6th, a poster of Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives, Daishiro Yamagiwa, was found on fire in Kawasaki City on a fence in a parking lot, and police are investigating the incident on suspicion of vandalism.
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Elderly man dies from hypothermia after falling in his garden due to snow Chiba Funabashi
2024-02-07 18:54:00
It has been learned that an elderly man in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, fell in his garden due to the snow that began on the 5th and died from a drop in body temperature.
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Drill to unload relief supplies from sea to land assuming “road disruption due to earthquake”
2024-02-07 18:52:00
The Japan Coast Guard, the Self-Defense Forces, and others conducted a training exercise in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, to unload relief supplies from the sea to land in case a major earthquake disrupts roads and makes it difficult to support disaster-stricken areas from land. .
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Gunma Isesaki More than ten people injured after being bitten by dogs at two parks one after another; dogs captured
2024-02-07 18:51:00
On the evening of the 7th, elementary school students and adults were bitten by dogs one after another at two parks in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, and more than a dozen people were injured. In both cases, the injuries appear to be minor, and the dog that bit them has already been captured, so police are investigating the circumstances at the time in detail.
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Hyogo elementary school student's sibling murder case: Prosecutors seek death penalty for uncle
2024-02-07 18:47:00
At the trial of a 53-year-old uncle who was accused of murder and arson for setting his house on fire and killing his elementary school brother in Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture three years ago, prosecutors said, ``He deserves extremely strong condemnation.'' '' and demanded the death penalty. On the other hand, the defense argued that the death penalty should not be given, saying that ``the defendant has a mild intellectual disability.''
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All Nippon Airways provides support for moving to secondary evacuation destinations, etc. from Noto to Haneda for a flat rate of 10,000 yen
2024-02-07 18:46:00
All Nippon Airways has announced that airfares between Noto Airport and Haneda Airport will be reduced to a flat rate of 10,000 yen until March 28, in order to support those affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and moving to secondary evacuation destinations.
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All traffic closures on the Metropolitan Expressway have been lifted, including sections that lasted more than 50 hours
2024-02-07 18:44:00
The Metropolitan Expressway, which had been closed since the 5th due to heavy snowfall, was lifted on the evening of the 7th. The road closure lasted for up to 50 hours, and the Metropolitan Expressway said, ``We apologize for the inconvenience caused as we had to respond to a wide area and it took time to remove the snow.''
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Concerns about the health of evacuees at home; NPO provides mobile clinics
2024-02-07 18:43:00
Amid concerns about the impact of the Noto Peninsula earthquake on the health of people staying at home, where it is difficult to receive medical support compared to evacuation centers, an NPO is conducting mobile medical visits.
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Yamanashi Prefectural University professor in his 60s receives disciplinary action with pay reduction for power harassment
2024-02-07 18:42:00
The University of Yamanashi Prefectural University took disciplinary action against a professor in his 60s by reducing his salary on the grounds that he sent work-related emails to a colleague who was on medical leave and ignored him during a meeting, all of which constituted power harassment.
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“Recognize changes in heart and provide support” Public welfare committee members hold study session, Himi, Toyama
2024-02-07 18:40:00
In Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, civil welfare committee members learned from a psychiatrist how to notice changes in the minds of people close to them and provide support.
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4-month-old infant dies at unlicensed child care facility in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
2024-02-07 18:37:00
Last December, Tokyo's Setagaya Ward announced that a four-month-old infant who had been left at an unlicensed daycare facility had died.
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Ishikawa: With the release of new data, it is now possible to measure deviations in survey reference points due to ground movement.
2024-02-07 18:26:00
Due to ground movement caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, many of the reference points used for surveying have shifted, but by the 7th, work to determine new "electronic reference points" had been completed, allowing accurate measurements to be taken during restoration work in the disaster-stricken areas. became.
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[Damage Status 7th] 241 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, more than 57,000 houses damaged
2024-02-07 18:14:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, one new death was confirmed in Suzu City, bringing the number of confirmed deaths in the prefecture to 241 as of 2 p.m. on the 7th.
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Used cargo ship export destination searched on suspicion of false declaration; Export to Iran?
2024-02-07 18:02:00
According to interviews with investigators, the Metropolitan Police Department has searched a shipping-related company in Osaka on suspicion of falsely declaring the export destination of a used cargo ship to customs as the United Arab Emirates. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, as it was actually exported to Iran.
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Former Eugenics Protection Act Plaintiffs seek ruling from Supreme Court that will help recover damages
2024-02-07 17:57:00
Before the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court hears a case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the state, the plaintiffs and their defense team are I visited the court and asked for a verdict that would help me recover from the damage.
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Ishikawa Approximately 37,500 homes continue to experience water outages, with efforts to overcome the difficult situation
2024-02-07 17:54:00
More than a month has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In Ishikawa Prefecture, approximately 37,500 homes in seven cities and towns continue to be without water, including almost all of Wajima City and Suzu City. (2:00 p.m. on the 7th) Amid predictions that recovery may take some time after April, efforts are being made to somehow overcome the difficult current situation, such as resuming school lunches and setting up temporary baths. is also spreading all over the place.
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Spring campaign at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. union to demand record wage increase
2024-02-07 17:50:00
In this year's spring labor union, the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. labor union decided to demand a wage increase of 18,000 yen per person per month on average, 6,000 yen more than the highest amount ever agreed last year. There are a number of movements among automobile manufacturers demanding higher wage increases.
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``Northern Territories Day'' Former islanders appeal for early return
2024-02-07 17:36:00
On the 7th, Northern Territories Day, former island residents gathered in Rausu Town, Hokkaido, and appealed for the early return of the Northern Territories as the sun rose in the direction of Kunashir Island.
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Prime Minister Kishida emphasizes the idea of “working to restart exchange projects in the Northern Territories”
2024-02-07 17:34:00
On the 7th, Northern Territories Day, a national convention calling for the return of the Northern Territories was held. As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues to prolong, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized the government's commitment to resolving territorial issues and concluding a peace treaty, and working to resume exchange programs.
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Thoughts on recovery: Wajima traditional “Gojinjo Taiko” first practice this year
2024-02-07 17:31:00
The first practice of Gojinjo Daiko, a traditional performing art that has been passed down in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture since ancient times, was held in Hakusan City this year, and the heroic sound was performed to express the hope for reconstruction. I made it resonate.
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Akita: 70 bear victims this year, worst ever; 90% of seriously injured patients suffered facial injuries
2024-02-07 17:27:00
As of the end of January, 70 people in Akita Prefecture had been attacked and injured by bears this year, the worst number on record. An interview with the university revealed that 90% of the seriously injured patients transported to Akita City University Hospital had facial injuries.
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Fresh fish shop in Wajima, Ishikawa suffered severe damage and is considering closing down... Looking for a new start
2024-02-07 17:12:00
A fresh fish store in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, had been selling fish landed at the local fishing port to restaurants and other establishments for about 70 years, but suffered significant damage from the earthquake. While the man who runs the store is considering closing the business, he is also looking for a new start in his hometown with an eye on the store's future revival.
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Doctors inspect environment improvement to prevent mass infection at evacuation center Noto Peninsula Earthquake
2024-02-07 17:08:00
In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, evacuation periods have been prolonged, and infectious disease control has become an issue. Under these circumstances, doctors and public health experts visited an evacuation center in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, and took steps to improve the environment in order to prevent mass infections at the evacuation center.
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Food poisoning at a hospital in Ageo, Saitama; cooking contract company suspended for 3 days
2024-02-07 17:07:00
Clostridium perfringens was detected in 25 hospitalized patients who ate food provided at a hospital in Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture, and the prefectural public health center announced on the 7th that the company that had been contracted to prepare the food would be suspended as food poisoning was caused by the food. We have been suspended from business for 3 days.
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Kanazawa: Farmed yellowtail dishes served at evacuation center by Kagoshima Prefecture fishing industry personnel
2024-02-07 17:06:00
In an effort to encourage those affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Kagoshima Prefecture fisheries officials visited an evacuation center in Kanazawa City and served evacuees dishes made with farmed yellowtail from Kagoshima Prefecture. .
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Ishikawa Approximately 37,500 homes continue to experience water outages, with efforts to overcome the difficult situation
2024-02-07 17:05:00
More than a month has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In Ishikawa Prefecture, approximately 37,500 homes in seven cities and towns continue to be without water, including almost all of Wajima City and Suzu City. (2:00 p.m. on the 7th) Amid predictions that recovery may take some time after April, efforts are being made to somehow overcome the difficult current situation, such as resuming school lunches and setting up temporary baths. is also spreading all over the place.
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Ishikawa: No prospect of restoration of scenic spot “Noto Kongo” in Shiga Town Noto Peninsula Earthquake
2024-02-07 17:04:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to have an impact on tourism. Noto Kongo, a scenic spot in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, has been damaged by landslides and sightseeing boats washed away by the tsunami, and there are no prospects for recovery.
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Shiga Nuclear Power Plant monitoring post missing “Is communication failure the cause?” Measures to be taken
2024-02-07 17:01:00
Due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, some of the monitoring posts installed around the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture were unable to obtain radiation dose data. , announced a policy to take countermeasures such as strengthening communication multiplexing.
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All traffic closures on the Metropolitan Expressway have been lifted and snow removal work has been completed.
2024-02-07 16:46:00
The Metropolitan Expressway had been partially closed due to snow that had been falling since the 5th, but the closure was lifted at 4:30 p.m., as work to remove the snow had been completed and safety had been confirmed.
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Toyama: Long-established kamaboko shop affected by disaster closes ``I wanted to keep it going until I die''
2024-02-07 16:43:00
A long-established kamaboko shop in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and has been in business for about 90 years, has had to close its doors due to the fact that the building was partially destroyed and it would be difficult to rebuild.
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Sushi restaurant in Nanao, Ishikawa, which was affected by the disaster, reopens for the first time in about a month in Imizu, Toyama
2024-02-07 16:42:00
In an effort to support restaurants affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a space near the Shinminato fishing port in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, is renting out space for affected restaurants to operate free of charge. A sushi restaurant in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, opened on the 7th and was crowded with people.
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More than 37,000 Ishikawa homes continue to experience water outages, with efforts to restore normalcy
2024-02-07 16:13:00
In Ishikawa Prefecture, more than 37,000 households in seven cities and towns continue to be without water (as of 2 p.m. on the 6th), including almost all of Wajima City and Suzu City. While there are predictions that recovery will take place after April at the earliest, there are efforts to gradually return to normal life, such as by setting up temporary baths where people can pour hot water over water.
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Ishikawa Wajima Toyama Prefecture local ramen soup kitchen
2024-02-07 16:10:00
To warm up the people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a local ramen soup kitchen from Toyama Prefecture was held in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Prime Minister Kishida emphasizes the idea of “working to restart exchange projects in the Northern Territories”
2024-02-07 16:06:00
On the 7th, Northern Territories Day, a national convention calling for the return of the Northern Territories was held. As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues to prolong, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized the government's commitment to resolving territorial issues and concluding a peace treaty, and working to resume exchange programs.
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A 20-year-old suspect suspected of embezzlement after failing to return a luxury foreign car rental was re-arrested.
2024-02-07 15:25:00
Last September, a luxury foreign rental car that had been rented in Nagano Prefecture was involved in an accident in Oita Prefecture, approximately 700 kilometers away, and was severely damaged. He was arrested for not doing so. He has denied some of the charges in response to the investigation.
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Six company executives and others arrested for stealing 35 million yen worth of LINE Pay points
2024-02-07 15:07:00
Six company executives were arrested for repeating fictitious transactions on the cashless payment service ``au PAY'' and defrauding them of 170 million yen worth of points.The Metropolitan Police Department has also accused them of 35 million yen for using the same trick on LINE Pay. He was re-arrested for stealing points.
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Sendai nuclear power plant and Genkai nuclear power plant to continue operation ``conforms to standards'' including earthquake countermeasures
2024-02-07 15:02:00
Regarding the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant in Kagoshima Prefecture and the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant in Saga Prefecture, which were being examined due to a review of seismic standards, the Nuclear Regulation Authority has issued an examination report stating that they have passed the standards. has been officially compiled. If they did not pass the test by April this year, there was a possibility that their operations would be suspended, but now they can continue operating.
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Prime Minister Kishida emphasizes the idea of “working to restart exchange projects in the Northern Territories”
2024-02-07 15:01:00
On the 7th, Northern Territories Day, a national convention calling for the return of the Northern Territories was held. As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues to prolong, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized the government's commitment to resolving territorial issues and concluding a peace treaty, and working to resume exchange programs.
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It's been more than a day since the bear entered the Akita warehouse, traps are set and monitoring continues.
2024-02-07 15:00:00
On the 6th, a bear broke into a warehouse in Akita City, and more than a day has passed since then. The city, together with the police and hunting association, has set up traps at the warehouse and is continuing to monitor it.
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Assortment of stationery etc. presented to elementary school students in Noto Town, Ishikawa
2024-02-07 14:59:00
Elementary school students in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, were given presents containing stationery and other items by an organization working to support the disaster area.
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``Northern Territories Day'' Former islanders appeal for early return
2024-02-07 14:56:00
On the 7th, Northern Territories Day, former island residents gathered in Rausu Town, Hokkaido, and appealed for the early return of the Northern Territories as the sun rose in the direction of Kunashir Island.
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A 20-year-old suspect suspected of embezzlement after failing to return a luxury foreign car rental was re-arrested.
2024-02-07 14:51:00
Last September, a luxury foreign rental car that had been rented in Nagano Prefecture was involved in an accident in Oita Prefecture, approximately 700 kilometers away, and was severely damaged. He was arrested for not doing so. He has denied some of the charges in response to the investigation.
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Shiga Nuclear Power Plant monitoring post missing “Is communication failure the cause?” Measures to be taken
2024-02-07 14:21:00
Due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, some of the monitoring posts installed around the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture were no longer able to obtain radiation dose data. , announced a policy to take countermeasures such as strengthening communication multiplexing.
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Welfare assistance applications in November increased by 2.5% compared to the same month last year, exceeding the previous year for 11 consecutive months
2024-02-07 14:05:00
The number of applications for welfare in November last year was released on the 7th, and was approximately 22,000 nationwide, an increase of 2.5% compared to the same month last year. This is the 11th consecutive month that the number has exceeded the same month of the previous year.
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``Northern Territories Day'' Former islanders appeal to the Asahi sun for early return
2024-02-07 13:47:00
On the 7th, Northern Territories Day, former island residents gathered in Rausu Town, Hokkaido, and appealed for the early return of the Northern Territories as the sun rose in the direction of Kunashir Island.
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More than 37,000 Ishikawa homes continue to experience water outages, with efforts to restore normalcy
2024-02-07 13:39:00
In Ishikawa Prefecture, more than 37,000 households in seven cities and towns continue to be without water (as of 2 p.m. on the 6th), including almost all of Wajima City and Suzu City. While there are predictions that recovery will take place after April at the earliest, there are efforts to gradually return to normal life, such as by setting up temporary baths where people can pour hot water over water.
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Killer whale surrounded by drift ice, unable to be seen off the coast of Rausu, Hokkaido
2024-02-07 13:06:00
On the 6th, town officials searched from land on the morning of the 7th for a killer whale that was trapped in drift ice off the coast of Rausu Town, Hokkaido, and found that it could no longer be seen. Compared to the 6th, the density of the drift ice appears to be lower, and Rausu Town officials say, ``We hope they manage to escape.''
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It's been more than a day since the bear entered the Akita warehouse, traps are set and monitoring continues.
2024-02-07 12:58:00
On the 6th, a bear broke into a warehouse in Akita City, and more than a day has passed since then. The city, together with the police and hunting association, has set up traps at the warehouse and is continuing to monitor it.
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Using digital technology to understand where stranded people are staying Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo
2024-02-07 12:50:00
Chiyoda Ward, together with a major real estate company, has developed a system that uses digital technology to understand where people who are unable to return home are staying in the event of a disaster, and its operation began on the 7th.
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Former Honda employee arrested for using corporate contract credit card for personal purposes
2024-02-07 12:38:00
A former employee of the major automobile manufacturer Honda was arrested for using a corporate credit card for personal purposes and causing the company approximately 23 million yen in damage. The Metropolitan Police Department estimates that the computer was used for personal purposes approximately 5,000 times, and that the total damage was estimated at 70 million yen.
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13 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, a panel exhibition conveys the current situation in areas where evacuation orders have been issued
2024-02-07 12:29:00
Ahead of the 13th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake in March, a panel exhibition is being held in Tokyo introducing 12 people currently living in areas in Fukushima Prefecture where evacuation orders were issued due to the nuclear power plant accident.
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Assortment of stationery etc. presented to elementary school students in Noto Town, Ishikawa
2024-02-07 12:20:00
Elementary school students in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, were given presents containing stationery and other items by an organization working to support the disaster area.
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[Damage status: 7th] Approximately 1,700 homes in Ishikawa Prefecture have power outage
2024-02-07 12:18:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 1,700 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture were without power as of 11 a.m.
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Couple in their 80s evacuate from Suzu to Mie: ``I want to go back'' to their hometown
2024-02-07 12:04:00
A couple in their 80s from Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, is living as an evacuee in Mie Prefecture. More than a month has passed since the earthquake, and the two have grown stronger in their feelings for their hometown.
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Shuto Expressway continues to be closed due to snow removal work (11:30 am)
2024-02-07 12:00:00
Due to the snow that started on the 5th, many sections of the Metropolitan Expressway are currently being closed to traffic as work is underway to clear the snow from the roads.
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[Ishikawa water supply/bathing support information] Implemented in Wajima, Suzu, etc.
2024-02-07 11:53:00
Information on water supply and bathing support scheduled for the 7th in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Illegal refunds were made by abusing the consumption tax exemption system. The National Taxation Bureau and Customs confirmed that they would strengthen their response.
2024-02-07 11:30:00
In response to a series of cases in which businesses and others fraudulently receive refunds by abusing the consumption tax exemption system, the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau and Tokyo Customs held a meeting on the 7th to confirm policies to strengthen their response. did.
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Shuto Expressway continues to be closed due to snow removal work (10:30 am)
2024-02-07 11:02:00
Due to the snow that started on the 5th, many sections of the Metropolitan Expressway are currently being closed to traffic as work is underway to clear the snow from the roads.
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JR Joban Line stops at each station and resumes operation
2024-02-07 08:00:00
JR Joban Line local trains had been suspended on the up and down lines between Abiko Station in Chiba Prefecture and Toride Station in Ibaraki Prefecture due to inspections of the station platform doors, but have now resumed service.
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As the severe cold continues, roads become icy, so be careful not to fall or be affected by traffic.
2024-02-07 07:35:00
The Kanto-Koshin region remains bitterly cold on the morning of the 7th. Due to the recent heavy snowfall, there are places where snow remains and roads are frozen, so please be careful not to fall or impact traffic.
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JR Joban Line local train service suspended from Abiko Station to Toride Station
2024-02-07 07:27:00
JR Joban Line local trains have been suspended from after 7 a.m. on the up and down lines between Abiko Station in Chiba Prefecture and Toride Station in Ibaraki Prefecture due to inspections of the station platform doors.
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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Bus, Road (February 7)
2024-02-07 07:23:00
This is the impact of an earthquake on transportation and roads.
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[Damage status: 7th] Power outage continues in Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-02-07 07:17:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 1,700 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture were without power as of 5 a.m.
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“Japan Society of Civil Engineers” research team damage survey in disaster-stricken areas “Countermeasures for complex disasters”
2024-02-07 07:10:00
A research team from the Japan Society of Civil Engineers, which surveyed the damage situation in the Noto Peninsula earthquake-affected areas, held a press conference and called for countermeasures against complex disasters that involve not only building collapses but also tsunamis and fires.
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Tsukuba Express resumes operation on all lines
2024-02-07 06:50:00
``Tsukuba Express'' had suspended operation on all up and down lines due to a power outage in the depot facilities, but operations resumed at 6:40 a.m.
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Earthquake intensity 4 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, no fear of tsunami
2024-02-07 06:44:00
At around 6:08 a.m. on the 7th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.
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African swine fever spreads rapidly in South Korea; Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries strengthens border control measures
2024-02-07 06:38:00
The infectious swine disease ASF (African swine fever) is rapidly spreading in Busan, South Korea, near Kyushu, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has warned that the risk of it invading Japan is increasing. In conjunction with the Chinese New Year, we have decided to strengthen our waterfront measures.
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As the severe cold continues, roads become icy, so be careful not to fall or be affected by traffic.
2024-02-07 06:36:00
The Kanto-Koshin region remains bitterly cold on the morning of the 7th. Due to the recent heavy snowfall, there are places where snow remains and roads are frozen, so please be careful not to fall or impact traffic.
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Labor union proposes “increase in the number of air traffic controllers” to create new work in response to Haneda accident
2024-02-07 06:31:00
On the 6th, a labor union filed a complaint with the Civil Aviation Bureau regarding the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's decision to create a new person in charge of air traffic control in order to prevent erroneous approaches to runways following a collision between planes at Haneda Airport. We requested that the number of air traffic controllers be increased before operation.
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Tsukuba Express operation suspended due to power outage
2024-02-07 06:29:00
Due to a power outage in the garage facilities, the Tsukuba Express has suspended operations on all lines from around 5:30 a.m., both up and down. Tsukuba Express is currently investigating the cause of the power outage, and there is no estimate for when it will resume operations.
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The Emperor's family receives an explanation of the damage caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the state of restoration.
2024-02-07 06:26:00
On the 6th, the Emperor's family received an explanation from government officials about the damage caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the state of recovery.
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Mie Harvesting high-grade citrus “Setoka”
2024-02-07 05:58:00
The high-grade citrus ``Setoka'' is being actively harvested in Mihama Town, Mie Prefecture.
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Technical interns from Thailand, Vietnam, etc. go sightseeing on drift ice in Hokkaido
2024-02-07 05:45:00
An initiative was carried out in Mombetsu City, Hokkaido to allow foreigners visiting the area under the technical intern training program to enjoy sightseeing on drift ice.
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Aichi Miyoshi City to raise hourly wages of non-regular civil servants by up to 9.5%
2024-02-07 05:40:00
Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture, has decided to improve the treatment of non-regular civil servants, such as fiscal year appointed employees, by raising their hourly wages by up to 9.5% starting in the new fiscal year, as the difference in treatment between them and regular employees is too large. has been solidified. Experts say the move will shake up the way non-regular civil servants should be treated, and it will be interesting to see if the movement to improve their treatment spreads.
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