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State Minister of the Cabinet Office “Aiming for provisional restoration of Ishikawa water and sewage systems by the new fiscal year”

2024-02-08 21:49:00
In Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, national and prefectural officials held a meeting to discuss early restoration, and Cabinet Office Deputy Minister Koga plans to aim for provisional restoration of water and sewage systems by the new fiscal year. was shown.

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Manga artist Hinako Ashihara dies, comments on Shogakukan website

2024-02-08 21:43:00
Hinako Ashihara, the manga artist and creator of the popular manga ``Sexy Tanaka-san,'' which was made into a TV drama, died after revealing in January that she had a difference of opinion with the producers over the drama's script. In response to this, Shogakukan, which serializes the work, announced on its website that it is conducting an investigation.

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Two climbers unable to move in the Zao Mountains, one unconscious

2024-02-08 21:39:00
On the afternoon of the 8th, two elderly women among a group of seven people who were climbing in the mountains of the Zao Mountains, which straddle Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures, became unable to move, and according to the fire department, one of them was unconscious. That is.

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150 people suffer from food poisoning after eating ehomaki rolls in Himeji, Hyogo

2024-02-08 21:30:00
Thirty-four people who ate ehomaki made by a sushi restaurant in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture suffered from food poisoning, complaining of diarrhea and vomiting, and the city's public health center announced that a number of people continued to complain of symptoms, bringing the total number of patients to 150. Did.

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Free consultation sessions held for foreigners affected by the disaster; 5 consultations held; support information disseminated

2024-02-08 21:12:00
A free consultation meeting was held in Kanazawa City to support foreigners who lost their homes and jobs due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Although there are over 3,200 foreigners working in the Noto area, only 5 consultations were received on the 8th, so the organization that held the consultation meeting decided to disseminate information regarding support for foreigners. I am calling for you to do so.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Two minutes after the M7.6 earthquake, another M5.7 earthquake occurs Japan Meteorological Agency

2024-02-08 20:57:00
Regarding last month's Noto Peninsula earthquake, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that it has newly discovered that another earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 occurred two minutes after the magnitude 7.6 earthquake, and shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of just under 6 was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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72 people corrected Liberal Democratic Party income and expenditure report Approximately 70% of donations from factions were “carry-over amounts”

2024-02-08 20:42:00
Of the 98 members and other organizations that had not recorded party income received from factions of the Liberal Democratic Party in their political funds balance reports, 72 of them were able to confirm corrections to their income and expenditure reports by noon on the 8th. When NHK analyzed the amount, it was found that approximately 70% of the newly discovered donations from the faction were not used and were recorded as ``amount carried over to the next year''.

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A “sweet” circle of support spreads from pastry chef Tsujiguchi

2024-02-08 20:23:00
``What I can do as a pastry chef'' Hiroki Tsujiguchi, a pastry chef who is active all over the world. He is originally from Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and continues to provide support to his hometown, the Noto region. ``If it spreads, it will become a big force. We want to make sure that we all rebuild together.'' This movement of support has become a ``circle'' and is starting to involve many people.

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A nun at a Tendai sect temple complains of sexual violence by the chief priest, investigation into facts, etc.

2024-02-08 20:18:00
It has been learned that the Tendai sect will begin an investigation into the facts after a nun filed a petition to have the priesthood of the chief priest and two others revoked, alleging that the chief priest of a Tendai sect temple in Shikoku had sexually assaulted him over a period of more than ten years. I did.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: At least 937 people evacuated from 30 prefectures

2024-02-08 20:05:00
The number of people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake who have evacuated from Ishikawa Prefecture and other prefectures to other prefectures, or who have decided to evacuate, is 937 people in 30 prefectures nationwide, based on the knowledge of local governments. I found this out in NHK's summary. Some disaster victims have complained of anxiety due to a lack of information regarding support from their local governments, and experts have pointed out that ``local governments should urgently create a system to share information.''

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Off the northwest coast of the Noto Peninsula, the seafloor rises 3m after a major earthquake; Japan Coast Guard investigation

2024-02-08 19:58:00
A survey by the Japan Coast Guard has revealed that the sea floor has risen by approximately 3 meters off the northwest coast of the Noto Peninsula after last month's massive earthquake. Since the uplifted area coincides with the location of an active fault, the Japan Coast Guard says it is thought that the uplift was caused by this earthquake.

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Agency for Cultural Affairs Damage to registered tangible cultural properties due to Noto Peninsula earthquake confirmed on site

2024-02-08 19:54:00
Officials from the Agency for Cultural Affairs and other agencies visited Nanao City and Nakanoto Town in Ishikawa Prefecture to check the damage to nationally registered tangible cultural properties caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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The car can no longer move...The judgment of the care worker who saved 6 people [Voices from the disaster area]

2024-02-08 19:43:00
``Do your best, do your best, the tsunami is coming!'' The care worker continued to call out to the day care service user she was holding under her arm as she climbed up the hill. The tsunami was approaching the shuttle car we had just gotten off from. ``If I had run in the other direction, I might not have survived,'' said a female nursing care worker in Suzu City who survived the tsunami with her clients, looking back on those days.

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Water leaks from contaminated water purification system at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant; valve may have been forgotten to close

2024-02-08 19:42:00
On the 7th, a problem occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant where water containing radioactive materials leaked from a contaminated water purification system.The water leaked out because a manual valve that was supposed to be closed was open. TEPCO is now investigating the cause of the accident, thinking that the worker may have forgotten to close the valve.

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Wajima Ishikawa A man who lost his wife and daughter has mementos that he will cherish for a lifetime

2024-02-08 19:39:00
At the site in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a seven-story building collapsed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a man who lost his wife and 19-year-old daughter continued to search for mementos, and on the 7th, his wife gave him a surprise gift for her birthday. I found a watch. The man said, ``I will cherish it for the rest of my life.''

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“Deemed temporary housing” rent limit raised in Kanazawa and other areas

2024-02-08 19:37:00
Regarding the so-called "deemed temporary housing" where people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake move into private rental housing, Ishikawa Prefecture has raised the rent limit in Kanazawa City and other cities to expand the choice of properties.

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Ishikawa Wajima ``Shirame Senmaida'' restored; man who lost his family resumes activities

2024-02-08 19:23:00
A man who lost his wife and eldest son in the earthquake has resumed efforts to restore the sightseeing spot ``Shiromai Senmaida'' in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was confirmed to have been severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and to protect the landscape.

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11 high school students arrested for gang assault on female high school student Kawasaki

2024-02-08 19:12:00
Last year, on the 8th, 11 people, including high school girls who were acquaintances, were arrested by the police for allegedly ganging up on a 16-year-old female high school student on a riverbed in Kawasaki City, causing serious injuries. The victim, a high school student, was summoned for posting something on social media and suffered serious injuries that damaged his liver.

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Vice-representative of Johnny's Sexual Assault Issue "Society of Stakeholders" meets with relief committee

2024-02-08 19:10:00
On the 8th, the vice president of the "Society of Parties," which has been suing Johnny Kitagawa for his sexual assault, attended an interview with the relief committee set up by his office, considering the "lost profits" that could have been gained. We requested that the amount of compensation be calculated and that a psychological counselor be present during the interview.

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Ibaraki Tsukuba 4-vehicle accident including large trucks on Ken-o Expressway, 1 man killed

2024-02-08 19:08:00
On the morning of the 8th, there was an accident involving four vehicles, including a large truck and a passenger car, on the Ken-O Expressway in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, resulting in the death of the 52-year-old man who was driving the passenger car, and two other people, including the driver of the large truck. I was slightly injured.

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Ministry of the Environment decides to add bears to the list of "designated managed birds and animals" What is the aim?

2024-02-08 18:59:00
Damage caused by bears is the worst ever. According to a summary by the Ministry of the Environment, as of January, 218 people nationwide have been harmed by bears this fiscal year, which has already exceeded the worst-ever record of 158 people in fiscal 2020. Against this backdrop, a review committee of experts set up by the Ministry of the Environment recommended countermeasures on the 8th. The keyword is "designated managed birds and animals." In response to the proposal, Minister of the Environment Ito announced a policy to make it a ``designated managed bird and beast'' by the end of April. In the second half of the article, we provide explanations from experts about the background and significance of this decision.

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Chiba Governor Kumagai additional support measures for earthquake “There is no sufficient explanation from the government”

2024-02-08 18:53:00
Regarding the government's additional support measures, which will provide up to 3 million yen to households with elderly people whose homes were more than half-destructed in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Governor Kumagai of Chiba Prefecture said, ``Past disasters, etc.'' It is necessary to consider the fairness and consistency with the government, but I do not feel that the government has given sufficient explanation."

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Nissho and Rengo top leaders meet; sustainable wage increases “passing on to prices is important”

2024-02-08 18:46:00
Regarding this year's spring labor protests, the heads of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which has many small and medium-sized enterprises, and the Rengo held a meeting and agreed to aggressively adjust the prices of products and services to compensate for increases in labor costs and other costs in order to achieve sustainable wage increases. We agreed that it is important to pass on this to the public.

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Miyagi high school teacher commits suicide. Teachers' union ``Thoroughly clarify the cause''

2024-02-08 18:45:00
A female teacher in her 30s at a prefectural high school in Miyagi Prefecture committed suicide, and the Prefectural Board of Education determined that power harassment from a fellow teacher led to her suicide.The prefectural teachers' union held a press conference on the 8th, saying, ``We are pushing her colleague into a corner.'' The causes must be thoroughly clarified."

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: At least 937 people evacuated outside of Ishikawa Prefecture from 30 prefectures

2024-02-08 18:44:00
The number of people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake who have evacuated from Ishikawa Prefecture and other prefectures to other prefectures, or who have decided to evacuate, is 937 people in 30 prefectures nationwide, based on the knowledge of local governments. I found this out in NHK's summary. Some disaster victims have complained of anxiety due to a lack of information regarding support from their local governments, and experts have pointed out that ``local governments should urgently create a system to share information.''

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Yokohama Kiyoken's ``Old-fashioned shumai'' etc. recovered due to silicone fragments

2024-02-08 18:38:00
Kiyoken, headquartered in Yokohama, announced that a product filled only with shumai sold on the 7th contained silicone particles, and is currently recalling the product. According to Kiyoken, they are recalling five products that contain only shumai, including a ``15-piece box of traditional shumai.''

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Self-Defense Force officer at the GSDF Sendai Garrison arrested for allegedly breaking into a teenage woman's home and sexually assaulting her

2024-02-08 18:32:00
A 34-year-old Self-Defense Force officer from the Sendai Garrison has been arrested by police on suspicion of breaking into the home of a teenage woman in Aoba Ward, Sendai City, and sexually assaulting her. According to police, the Self-Defense Forces officer and the woman did not know each other.

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Manga artists gather to help preserve the ``Old Ozaki Teodora House''

2024-02-08 18:31:00
The former Teodora Ozaki Residence, built in the Meiji era in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, overcame the threat of demolition and was opened to the press ahead of its opening to the public in March, and manga artists who helped preserve the building gathered together. I did.

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Ishikawa Suzu Briefing session before temporary housing starts moving in Prospective residents are also given keys

2024-02-08 18:30:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, an information session was held on the 8th before people started moving into temporary housing from the 9th, and the keys to the housing were given to those who were planning to move in. it was done.

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Consumer Affairs Agency orders measures against 4 companies including Nitori to display "low-sugar rice cooker" label

2024-02-08 18:21:00
Regarding a ``carbohydrate-cutting rice cooker'' that claims to be able to reduce the sugar content of rice, the claim that the sugar content can be reduced by about half even when cooked using normal cooking methods is considered to be a ``misperception of superiority'' under the Premiums and Representations Act. The Agency issued measures to prevent a recurrence of the incident to four companies, including Nitori, a major furniture and daily necessities company.

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“Irregular spring labor” temporary workers and others “should receive a significant wage increase just like regular employees”

2024-02-08 18:02:00
This year's spring labor movement focuses on raising the wages of non-regular employees in order to achieve sustainable wage increases, but part-time and temporary workers have come together to form an initiative called ``Irregular Spring Labor''. At the outset, he appealed for the need for significant wage increases similar to those for regular employment.

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Former Unification Church collective mediation lawyer holds press conference, demands sincere response from church side

2024-02-08 17:49:00
Over 100 former members of the former Unification Church, who are complaining of damage caused by large donations, are seeking refunds in a collective mediation, and the legal team supporting them held a press conference on the 8th and urged the church to resolve the matter as soon as possible. I once again asked them to take sincere measures to address this issue.

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Risks surrounding generative AI: government research institute to be established on the 14th

2024-02-08 17:47:00
As countering the risks associated with AI generation, such as the spread of false information, has become an international issue, a government agency will be established next week on the 14th to research safety evaluation methods.

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A wall breaks through a multi-storey parking lot and part of a car comes out from the 6th floor in Okinawa

2024-02-08 17:46:00
On the afternoon of the 8th, a car driven by a man in his 70s crashed through the wall of the building on the 6th floor of a multi-story parking garage in the center of Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, and came to rest with part of the car's body sticking out. There were no injuries.

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Ministry of the Environment decides to add bears to the list of "designated managed birds and animals" What is the aim?

2024-02-08 17:44:00
Damage caused by bears is the worst ever. According to a summary by the Ministry of the Environment, as of January, 218 people nationwide have been harmed by bears this fiscal year, which has already exceeded the worst-ever record of 158 people in fiscal 2020. Against this backdrop, a review committee of experts set up by the Ministry of the Environment recommended countermeasures on the 8th. The keyword is "designated managed birds and animals." In response to the proposal, Minister of the Environment Ito announced a policy to make it a ``designated managed bird and beast'' by the end of April. In the second half of the article, we provide explanations from experts about the background and significance of this decision.

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Nissho and Rengo top leaders meet; sustainable wage increases “passing on to prices is important”

2024-02-08 17:39:00
Regarding this year's spring labor protests, the heads of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which has many small and medium-sized enterprises, and the Rengo held a meeting and agreed to aggressively adjust the prices of products and services to compensate for increases in labor costs and other costs in order to achieve sustainable wage increases. We agreed that it is important to pass on this to the public.

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Prosecutors demand 4 years in prison for former lawmaker Garthy, ``extremely malicious''

2024-02-08 17:34:00
In the trial of former House of Councilors member Garthy, who is accused of repeatedly threatening celebrities and others on a video posting site, prosecutors requested a four-year prison sentence, saying, ``This is an extremely malicious case that symbolizes the slander of people on the Internet.'' did.

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JR Keiyo Line timetable revision 20 municipalities in Chiba request JR East to reconsider

2024-02-08 17:24:00
On the JR Keiyo Line, which connects Chiba City and Tokyo Station, the rapid and commuter rapid trains in the morning and evening hours will be canceled and trains will stop at each station. 20 cities and towns submitted a request to JR East asking for reconsideration.

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Suzu Ishikawa opens a facility where cats can be kept for free for one week to support disaster victims

2024-02-08 17:20:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a facility was set up where cats could be kept for free for a week to support people who owned cats affected by the earthquake.

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[Damage Status: 8th] 241 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, 58,855 houses damaged

2024-02-08 17:08:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 241 as of 2 p.m. on the 8th.

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Gunma dog bites 12 people injured, owner says he was trying not to run away

2024-02-08 17:04:00
On the 7th of this month, a total of 12 people, including 9 elementary school students, were bitten and injured by a dog in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, but the dog's owner responded to an interview saying, ``I was trying to keep the dog from running away.'' I am truly sorry," he said, apologizing.

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Noto Town: Considering restoration of torii gate of traditional Abare Festival shrine

2024-02-08 16:58:00
In the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the torii gate of a shrine where the traditional event ``Abare Festival'' is held in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, was also destroyed. In order to cover the cost of restoration, festival organizers are considering using crowdfunding.

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Shikoku: Water storage rate at Wasakeura Dam and Ishitegawa Dam declines, calls for water conservation

2024-02-08 16:41:00
The first round of water intake restrictions began on the 8th due to a decline in the water storage rate of Waseda Dam, the main water source for Kagawa and Tokushima prefectures. In conjunction with this, a signboard calling for water conservation was installed at the Kagawa Prefectural Office. In addition, the water storage rate at Ishite River Dam, Matsuyama City's main water source, was 41.2% as of 3 p.m. on the 8th, 40.7 points lower than normal. If it continues to rain, the water storage rate is expected to reach 0% by late April, and Matsuyama City is strongly calling for cooperation in water conservation.

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[Commentary] Wajima Earthquake and Fire Firefighting activities under the large tsunami warning

2024-02-08 16:35:00
A large-scale fire occurred at Wajima Morning Market due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Interviews revealed that various obstacles caused by the earthquake were hindering firefighting efforts. Furthermore, those involved in extinguishing the fire were forced to make tough choices as major tsunami warnings continued to be issued. Why did the fire spread? How can we balance lifesaving/rescue with rescuer safety? Commentator Koji Matsumoto will provide a detailed explanation. (Information as of recording on February 5th) (Video: 10 minutes 16 seconds)

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[Explanation] World's first! The reason for the pinpoint landing on the moon and the return of the probe

2024-02-08 16:33:00
A big step towards lunar exploration! JAXA's SLIM spacecraft successfully landed on the moon. Moreover, it was the ``world's first'' pinpoint landing within 100 meters of the target. Furthermore, although SLIM suffered from a problem in which its solar cells were unable to generate electricity, it made a miraculous recovery. We appealed to the world the high level of Japanese technology. Commentator Mizuno thoroughly covers behind the scenes of this success. Furthermore, we will provide a detailed explanation of the "struggle for supremacy between the US and China in space" that lurks in the background. (The explanation is information as of the time of recording on February 6) (Video: 9 minutes 52 seconds)

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Ministry of the Environment decides to add bears to the list of "designated managed birds and animals" What is the aim?

2024-02-08 16:32:00
Damage caused by bears is the worst ever. According to a summary by the Ministry of the Environment, as of January, 218 people nationwide have been harmed by bears this fiscal year, which has already exceeded the worst-ever record of 158 people in fiscal 2020. Against this backdrop, a review committee of experts set up by the Ministry of the Environment recommended countermeasures on the 8th. The keyword is "designated managed birds and animals." In response to the proposal, Minister of the Environment Ito announced a policy to make it a ``designated managed bird and beast'' by the end of April. Let's take a closer look.

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Ishikawa: Volunteer activities dispatched by the prefecture have begun in Noto Town.

2024-02-08 16:30:00
Volunteers dispatched by the prefecture began their activities on the 8th in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Saitama Local Government-Labor-Management Conference “Proceed with price pass-through and raise wages even to small and medium-sized enterprises”

2024-02-08 16:13:00
During this year's spring labor movement, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has been holding meetings with administrative and labor-management organizations across the country in an effort to spread the movement for wage increases to local regions.At a meeting held in Saitama Prefecture on the 8th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has been holding meetings with administrative and labor-management organizations across the country. It was confirmed that wage increases will be realized even for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Ishikawa Suzu new tsunami observation equipment installed, operational from 9th Japan Meteorological Agency

2024-02-08 16:00:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has installed new observation equipment in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where it has become impossible to observe tsunamis due to the uplift of the ground caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. It is scheduled to begin operation from the 9th.

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Ministry of the Environment's review committee recommends adding bears to the list of designated birds and animals. What should we do?

2024-02-08 15:56:00
Damage caused by bears is the worst ever. According to a summary by the Ministry of the Environment, as of January, 218 people nationwide have been harmed by bears this fiscal year, which has already exceeded the worst-ever record of 158 people in fiscal 2020. Against this backdrop, a review committee of experts set up by the Ministry of the Environment recommended countermeasures on the 8th. The keyword is "designated managed birds and animals." This is an unfamiliar word, but let's take a closer look.

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Economic Watcher Survey for January Current status indicators are lower than the previous month for the first time in 4 months

2024-02-08 15:53:00
Last month's Economy Watcher survey, which asked working people how they felt about the economy, revealed that the effects of the Noto Peninsula earthquake led to a decline in consumer confidence and a decrease in tourists, mainly in the Hokuriku region, so the index showing the current state of the economy is For the first time in four months, it was lower than the previous month.

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Masamitsu Sakurai, representative secretary of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, dies at the age of 82

2024-02-08 15:50:00
Masamitsu Sakurai, former president of precision equipment giant Ricoh and representative secretary of Japan Association of Corporate Executives, passed away late last month due to acute bronchial pneumonia. He was 82 years old.

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Two company presidents arrested on suspicion of trying to fraudulently obtain refunds by evading consumption tax

2024-02-08 15:02:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department has charged two people, including the president of a Tokyo company that repairs and refurbishing aircraft, with consumption tax law, for evading approximately 1.3 million yen in consumption tax and fraudulently attempting to obtain a refund of more than 60 million yen. He was arrested on suspicion of violating the law.

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Wajima Ishikawa sells bento boxes to supporters in disaster-stricken areas to fund soup kitchen activities

2024-02-08 14:45:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, local restaurant staff have begun selling bento boxes to people supporting the disaster-stricken area in order to raise funds for soup kitchen operations.

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Kagawa Tokushima Wasakeura Dam First water intake restrictions begin due to decline in water storage rate

2024-02-08 14:38:00
The first round of water intake restrictions began on the 8th due to a decline in the water storage rate of Waseda Dam, the main water source for Kagawa and Tokushima prefectures. In conjunction with this, a signboard calling for water conservation was installed at the Kagawa Prefectural Office.

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Approximately 703,000 criminal offenses were recognized in the past year, an increase of over 100,000 compared to the previous year.

2024-02-08 14:12:00
The National Police Agency released the crime situation for the past year, and of these, the number of criminal law crimes was approximately 703,000, more than 100,000 more than the year before. The National Police Agency states that ``the crime situation is in a severe situation,'' with the number of fraudulent remittances targeting online banking and the number of child abuse notifications reaching an all-time high.

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Ibaraki Tsukuba 4-vehicle accident including large trucks on Ken-o Expressway, 1 man killed

2024-02-08 13:50:00
On the morning of the 8th, there was an accident involving four vehicles, including a large truck and a passenger car, on the Ken-o Expressway in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and one of the cars, a man in his 50s, who was driving the car, died.

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Toyama Takaoka company begins lending bicycles for free to support evacuees

2024-02-08 13:28:00
In an effort to support people who evacuated from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a company that operates a bicycle rental business in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, has started renting out bicycles for free this month.

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Wajima Ishikawa sells bento boxes to supporters in disaster-stricken areas to fund soup kitchen activities

2024-02-08 13:25:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, local restaurant staff began selling bento boxes to people supporting the disaster-stricken area in order to raise funds for soup kitchen operations.

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Fire in Kitakyushu condominium, bodies of two found, parent and child unable to be contacted

2024-02-08 13:24:00
In the early hours of the 8th, a fire destroyed one room of an apartment building in Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, and the bodies of two people were found in the ashes. After the fire, it was not possible to contact the father and son, an 80-year-old and a 50-year-old living in this room, and police are currently investigating the cause of the fire.

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Three people arrested for illegally forcing Chinese people without work qualifications to work

2024-02-08 13:05:00
Three suspects, believed to be business owners, have been arrested for hiring 10 Chinese people without work qualifications and forcing them to work illegally at garment factories in Kanagawa and Tokyo. Both are denying the charges.

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Hokkaido Kushiro Evacuation drill assuming a major tsunami warning in the middle of winter Confirm precautions

2024-02-08 13:01:00
In the city of Kushiro in eastern Hokkaido, an evacuation drill was held based on the scenario of a huge earthquake occurring in the middle of winter and a major tsunami warning being issued, and residents were asked to take precautions when evacuating in the bitter cold.

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Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 Smoke and sparks from exhaust fan “No effect of radiation”

2024-02-08 12:59:00
On the morning of the 8th, smoke and sparks were emitted from an exhaust fan used to blow air out of the building at Japan Atomic Power Co.'s Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, where decommissioning work is underway. The fire was confirmed to be extinguished approximately one hour later. There is no information about any injuries, and there is no impact of radiation on the outside world, so Japan Atomic Power is investigating the situation at the time.

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Bear enters Akita warehouse, 24-hour vigil remains in place for two days

2024-02-08 12:50:00
More than two days have passed since a bear entered the warehouse of a shipping company on the outskirts of Akita City on the 6th. The bear has not been caught in a trap set up in a warehouse and cannot be captured, and a 24-hour vigil continues. Under these circumstances, with the damage caused by bears at an all-time high, local governments in Hokkaido and Tohoku have asked the national government to add bears to the list of "designated birds and animals under management," along with sika deer and wild boars, and the national government will cover the costs of capturing and researching them. I requested that they be included in the support. In response to the request, a study committee of the Ministry of the Environment decided on the 8th to present a countermeasure policy regarding whether to add it to the list of ``designated managed birds and beasts.''

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Former childcare worker arrested again for allegedly molesting other kindergarteners, Metropolitan Police Department

2024-02-08 12:37:00
A 27-year-old former childcare worker was arrested for molesting a child at a licensed daycare center in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, and filming the act.The Metropolitan Police Department has determined that he also acted obscenely towards other children. was re-arrested.

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Mobile purchase store operating company failed to report approximately 2.8 billion yen; company requests review

2024-02-08 12:32:00
The Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau has accused a Tokyo company that operates a mobile phone purchasing store of failing to declare approximately 2.8 billion yen in consumption tax due to the transaction of a large number of iPhones using false customer names. This was revealed through interviews with the people involved. The company was dissatisfied with this and requested a review.

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Ibaraki Tsukuba 4-vehicle accident including large trucks on Ken-o Expressway, 1 man killed

2024-02-08 12:23:00
On the morning of the 8th, there was an accident involving four vehicles, including a large truck and a passenger car, on the Ken-o Expressway in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and one of the cars, a man in his 50s, who was driving the car, died.

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Volunteer activities start today in Ishikawa Noto Town from inside and outside the prefecture

2024-02-08 12:20:00
Volunteers gathered from inside and outside the prefecture began their activities on the 8th in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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[Damage status: 8th] Power outage in Ishikawa prefecture to approximately 1,700 homes (11:00 a.m.)

2024-02-08 12:13:00
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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Gunma dog bites 12 people injured, owner says he was trying not to run away

2024-02-08 11:48:00
On the 7th of this month, a total of 12 people, including 9 elementary school students, were bitten and injured by a dog in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, but the dog's owner responded to an interview and said, ``I was trying to keep the dog from running away.'' I am truly sorry," he said, apologizing.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Bus, Road (February 8th)

2024-02-08 11:47:00
This is the impact of an earthquake on transportation and roads.

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Suzu Ishikawa: Interior of temporary housing opened to the public before move-in begins tomorrow

2024-02-08 11:45:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the interior of temporary housing was opened to the public on the 8th, ahead of the start of occupancy on the 9th.

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[Ishikawa water supply/bathing support information] Implemented in 9 cities including Wajima and Suzu (8th)

2024-02-08 11:44:00
Information on water supply and bathing support scheduled for the 8th in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Suspect arrested for allegedly defrauding a woman of 1.9 million yen on the pretext of paying for medical treatment, etc.

2024-02-08 11:33:00
A 40-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of defrauding a woman he was dating of 1.9 million yen by lying, saying, ``I want to be transferred to another hospital for cancer treatment.'' The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that he defrauded approximately 10 women of a total of 400 million yen using similar tactics.

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Approximately 703,000 criminal offenses were recognized in the past year, an increase of over 100,000 compared to the previous year.

2024-02-08 11:31:00
The National Police Agency released the crime situation for the past year, and of these, the number of criminal law crimes was approximately 703,000, more than 100,000 more than the year before. The National Police Agency states that ``the crime situation is in a severe situation,'' with the number of fraudulent remittances targeting online banking and the number of child abuse notifications reaching an all-time high.

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Approximately 703,000 criminal offenses were recognized in the past year, an increase of over 100,000 compared to the previous year.

2024-02-08 11:05:00
The National Police Agency released the crime situation for the past year, and of these, the number of criminal law crimes was approximately 703,000, more than 100,000 more than the year before. The National Police Agency states that ``the crime situation is in a severe situation,'' with the number of fraudulent remittances targeting online banking and the number of child abuse notifications reaching an all-time high.

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Smoke and sparks from the exhaust fan of the turbine building of Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1, no injuries

2024-02-08 09:46:00
At Japan Atomic Power Co.'s Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, where decommissioning work is underway, smoke and sparks were detected on the morning of the 8th from an "exhaust fan" used to blow air out of the turbine building. It has been confirmed that it is coming out. There is no information on injuries so far, and Japan Atomic Power and other companies are investigating the situation at the time.

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Fukui Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 Smoke from turbine building No injuries

2024-02-08 09:17:00
On the morning of the 8th, smoke was observed coming from the turbine building at Japan Atomic Power Co.'s Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, where decommissioning work is underway. So far, no fire has been confirmed at the scene, and the Japan Atomic Power Company and the fire department are investigating the situation.

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Two people killed in fire in one room of Kitakyushu apartment, police continue to confirm identities

2024-02-08 06:25:00
Just after 1 a.m. on the 8th, a fire destroyed one room in an apartment building in Kitakyushu City's Yahatanishi Ward, killing two people. Police are working to confirm the identity and investigating the cause of the fire.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: 35 crimes took advantage of the disaster last month, Ishikawa Prefectural Police

2024-02-08 06:09:00
The Ishikawa Prefectural Police Headquarters has revealed that 35 crimes, including burglaries, that took advantage of the disaster were confirmed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake-affected areas over the past month. Police have decided to step up enforcement efforts through patrols in the disaster-stricken areas.

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Nankai Trough mega-earthquake Basic plan review considering postponement

2024-02-08 05:59:00
In preparation for the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake, the government had planned to review the national basic plan, which sets the goal of reducing the number of deaths by 80%, by this spring, but it is likely to be postponed due to the impact of the Noto Peninsula earthquake. We learned through interviews with those involved that consideration is underway.

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Kochi bereaved family attends local ceremony for first time 70 years after 'Bikini Incident'

2024-02-08 05:39:00
This year marks 70 years since the so-called "Bikini Incident," in which the Japanese fishing boat Daigo Fukuryu Maru and a fishing boat in Kochi Prefecture were also exposed to radiation during a hydrogen bomb test conducted by the United States in the Pacific Ocean. On March 1st, the families of former Kochi Prefecture crew members attended a ceremony in the Marshall Islands for the first time, calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons.

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[Ishikawa water supply support information] Implemented in Wajima, Suzu, etc.

2024-02-08 01:25:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the 8th in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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